Wire Striping Service

Overview

International Wire & Cable provides jacket striping for durable, high-visibility identification. We offer spiral (helical) and longitudinal patterns with dependable color consistency and repeatable placement. Note that longitudinal options are more limited than spiral striping. Pair striping with our cutting and packaging options to receive material production-ready.

Striping Methods

Spiral striping on the outer jacket for continuous identification
Spiral (Helical)
Longitudinal stripe running straight along the jacket
Longitudinal

Custom mixed patterns or placements can be produced from a drawing or sample.

Materials We Stripe

  • Hook-up & building wire (e.g., MTW, TFFN, THHN)
  • Control, tray, and low-voltage cables
  • PVC, Nylon/PVC, XLPE, PE, TPE/TPU jackets
  • Other insulations reviewed upon request

Color Options

Common high-contrast colors available: black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, brown, orange, violet, gray. Provide a target color or sample for best match; custom matching on review.

Standard Striping Capabilities

Parameter Typical
Conductor / OD Range 24 AWG (0.024 in / 0.61 mm) through 2 AWG (0.257 in / 6.54 mm)
Stripe Styles Spiral, longitudinal
Stripe Count Single or multiple stripes
Color Set Standard palette

Quality & Appearance

  • Consistent stripe color and edge definition
  • Repeatable placement per approved sample or drawing
  • Visual inspection per lot

Lead Times & MOQs

  • Flexible order sizes—from prototypes to production
  • Reliable scheduling; rush options reviewed on request
  • Combine with cut/packaging to shorten build time

What to Include in Your RFQ

  • Base wire part number/spec (or sample)
  • Stripe method (spiral / longitudinal)
  • Stripe color(s) and count
  • Bulk vs. cut-to-length (include lengths if needed)
  • Packaging preferences (spools, coils, or customer-supplied)

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FAQs

Do you have minimums?
10 AWG and smaller have a 500 ft minimum. Share your target length and we’ll quote options.
What colors do you offer?
Common high-contrast colors: black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, brown, orange, violet, gray. Custom matches available on review.