Cables & Wires

We offer a high-quality extensive range of cables and wires such as control and instrumentation cable, ethernet cable and equipment wire. Cables & Wires are widely used to power appliances and your electrical equipment. We supply an extensive range of cable and wires in electrical power, audio, network and telecommunication applications.

Cable vs Wire?

The difference between cables and wires is that cables are typically a series of wires bonded, braided or twisted together and combined with an outer sheath, whilst a wire is a single metal rod or strand found in virtually every electrical or electronic application.

RS offers an array of benefits, including a large range of in-stock items, in-store collection where available, fast & free delivery and eco-friendly options like Better World products.

AV Cables
AV Cables
Cable Glands & Fittings
Cable Glands & Fittings
Cable Joints & Cable Sleeving
Cable Joints & Cable Sleeving
Cable Management
Cable Management
Cable Ties & Fixings
Cable Ties & Fixings
Computer Cables
Computer Cables
Electrical Power & Industrial Cables
Electrical Power & Industrial Cables
Networking & Coaxial Cables
Networking & Coaxial Cables
Single Core Cable
Single Core Cable
Wire to Board Cables & Ribbon Cable
Wire to Board Cables & Ribbon Cable

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Murrelektronik Limited Right Angle Female 5 way M12 to Sensor Actuator Cable, 5m
  • RS Stock No. 284-6718
  • Mfr. Part No. 7000-12361-6150500
Each
£12.58
CK Bench Trunking Hook, 190 x 6 x 6mm
  • RS Stock No. 275-5144
  • Mfr. Part No. 495057
Each
£5.50
Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 4 Cores, 0.34 mm², DEF STAN, Unscreened, 100ft,
  • RS Stock No. 277-5634
  • Mfr. Part No. 2827/4 WH005
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£943.12
Cable assembly 500mm
  • RS Stock No. 629-614
  • Mfr. Part No. 167363-E
Each
£9.73
Lapp UNITRONIC BUS Series Bus Cable, 6 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 24 AWG, Copper Braid Shield, Unitronic FD CP Cable
  • RS Stock No. 433-363
  • Mfr. Part No. 2170215
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£276.48
Alpha Wire Hook-up Wire TEFLON Series Blue 0.1297 mm² Hook Up Wire, 28 AWG, 19/40 mm, 1000ft, Teflon Insulation,
  • RS Stock No. 277-8097
  • Mfr. Part No. 2842/19 BL001
1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
£410.59
3M 700005 Series Flat Ribbon Cable, 16-Way, 1.27mm Pitch, 100ft Length
  • RS Stock No. 285-6252
  • Mfr. Part No. 7000057361
Each
£89.03
RS PRO ST to ST Duplex Multi Mode OM2 Fibre Optic Cable, 50/125μm, Orange, 3m
  • RS Stock No. 535-7294
Each
£18.31
Exsys USB 2.0, Male USB A to Male USB B, 5m
  • RS Stock No. 284-4452
  • Mfr. Part No. EX-K1555V
Each
£18.59
HellermannTyton Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing, Black 16mm Sleeve Dia. x 1m Length Up to 4:1 Ratio, MA40 Series
  • RS Stock No. 440-538
  • Mfr. Part No. 323-00103
1 Bag of 10 Metre(s)
£152.32
Alpha Wire 5874 Series White 0.25 mm² Hook Up Wire, 24 AWG, 19/36, 1000ft, PTFE Insulation, 5874 WH001
  • RS Stock No. 285-2658
  • Mfr. Part No. 5874 WH001
1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
£633.45
Lumberg Automation Straight Male 8 way M12 to Straight Female 8 way M12 Sensor Actuator Cable, 1m
  • RS Stock No. 197-2560
  • Mfr. Part No. 49267 RSTS 8-RKTS 8-299/1 M
Each
£37.08
Alpha Wire Hook-up Wire TEFLON Series Orange 0.96 mm² PTFE Equipment Wire, 18 AWG, 19/0.25 mm, 30m, PTFE Insulation,
  • RS Stock No. 177-1359
  • Mfr. Part No. 5857 OR005
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£94.53
Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Performance Cable Series Data Cable, 2 Pairs, 4 Cores, 0.9 mm², Screened, 18 AWG, 30m, Screened
  • RS Stock No. 873-1336
  • Mfr. Part No. 25372 BK005
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£376.18
Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Series Control Cable, 2 Pairs, 4 Cores, 0.23 mm², Screened, 24 AWG,
  • RS Stock No. 126-5179
  • Mfr. Part No. 5472C SL001
1 Reel of 304 Metre(s)
£315.64
StarTech.com, 1m Cat6, Blue RJ45 to Male RJ45 Male, U/UTP Unshielded, Terminated PVC Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 186-1987
  • Mfr. Part No. N6PATC1MBL
Each
£5.94
Alpha Wire Hook-up Wire TEFLON Series Black 0.1297 mm² Hook Up Wire, 26 AWG, Solid, 100ft, Teflon Insulation, 2843/1
  • RS Stock No. 277-8103
  • Mfr. Part No. 2843/1 BK005
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£80.54
Alpha Wire 8500 Cable, 3 Cores, 0.5 mm2, Unscreened, 1000ft, Black PVC Sheath, 20 AWG
  • RS Stock No. 105-123
  • Mfr. Part No. 85003 BK001
1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
£2,611.99
Alpha Wire Hook-up Wire TEFLON Series Red 0.34 mm² Hook Up Wire, 22 AWG, 7/0.65 mm, 30.5m, PTFE Insulation, 2845/19
  • RS Stock No. 277-3686
  • Mfr. Part No. 2845/19 RD005
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£65.95
Alpha Wire 5858 Series Orange 1.5 mm² Hook Up Wire, 16 AWG, 19/29, 1000ft, PTFE Insulation, 5858 OR001
  • RS Stock No. 285-2629
  • Mfr. Part No. 5858 OR001
1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
£1,125.55
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