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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RS PRO Red 0.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 20 AWG, 16/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 196-4261
1 Reel of 100
£28.53(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Black 0.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 20 AWG, 16/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 196-4253
1 Reel of 100
£28.53(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 25m 4 Socket Type G - British Cable Reel Open Reel, 240 V
  • RS Stock No. 889-2490
Each
£65.53(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Blue 1mm² Tri-rated Cable, 18 AWG, 32/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5941
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£51.35(exc. VAT)
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Better World
RS PRO Black 2.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 14 AWG, 45/0.25mm, 100m, PVC Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 256-7033
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£83.59(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Black 1mm² Hook Up Wire, 18 AWG, 32/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5936
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£51.35(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Black Nylon Cable Gland, M20 Thread, 6mm min., 12mm max., IP68
  • RS Stock No. 669-4664
1 Bag of 5
£6.66(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.22 mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 236-9260
1 Reel of 100
£55.26(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.5 mm², Screened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 236-9236
1 Reel of 25
£51.99(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 2.5 mm² 3 Core Power Cable, H07RN-F, Black CPE, 50m
  • RS Stock No. 773-9033
1 Reel of 50 Metre(s)
£189.91(exc. VAT)
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HellermannTyton Expandable Chloroprene Black Cable Sleeve, 3mm Diameter, 20mm Length, Helsyn H Series
  • RS Stock No. 397-742
  • Mfr. Part No. PRSH30X20BK-500
1 Bag of 500
£17.60(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Red 1.3mm² Hook Up Wire, 16 AWG, 26/0.25mm, 30.5m, MPPE Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 208-1075
1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
£23.20(exc. VAT)
Being discontinued
RS PRO Black 0.2mm² Hook Up Wire, 24 AWG, 7/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 196-4211
1 Reel of 100
£15.98(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Black 2.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 14 AWG, 50/0.25 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5956
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£108.21(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Blue 0.75mm² Hook Up Wire, 20 AWG, 24/0.2 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5922
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£44.49(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO YY Control Cable, 3 Cores 1 mm², Unscreened, 50 m, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 196-4702
1 Reel of 50 Metre(s)
£57.83(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Green/Yellow 2.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 14 AWG, 50/0.25 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5965
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£106.28(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Blue 1.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 16 AWG, 30/0.25 mm, 100m, PVC TI3 Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 180-5947
1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
£67.44(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Straight IEC C13 Socket to Straight Type G UK Plug Power Cord, 5m
  • RS Stock No. 558-926
Each
£15.30(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Black 16mm² Hook Up Wire, 5 AWG, 126/0.4 mm, 25m, PVC Insulation
  • RS Stock No. 516-8016
1 Reel of 25 Metre(s)
£186.48(exc. VAT)
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