When you're planning a control wiring job, the buying decision starts before you pull cable: do you need the long run first, or the fittings that tie it into boxes? The answer depends on whether you're connecting a handful of enclosures or feeding cable across a whole line. This head-to-head compares a full roll of Belden industrial control cable with a bulk pack of Arlington Industries snap-in connectors, so you can decide which purchase belongs in your cart first.
Quick verdict
If your priority is a continuous cable run to a machine or control panel, the Belden industrial control cable roll is the primary purchase. If your cable runs are already in place and you need to land them into multiple boxes, the Arlington Industries connector lot is the finishing purchase that completes the job. They solve different sides of the same wiring task, and the right starting point depends on which side you're facing.
At a glance
| Purchase | Listed Price | Price Bar | What It Is | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable 1120A 01010000 ROLL OF 482FT | USD 641.24 | 18 AWG 600V industrial control cable on a 482-ft roll | Long control-cable pulls | |
| Arlington Industries 38AST 3/8" Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 | USD 52.26 | 3/8" connector 50-pack for MC/HCF or AC/HCF cable | Terminating cable runs in boxes |
Where each product wins
- For the long pull: Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable 1120A 01010000 ROLL OF 482FT is the one to start with when you have distance to cover or multiple circuits to feed from one roll. Its industrial application and control-cable design fit wiring that travels from panel to machinery.
- For the box ends: Arlington Industries 38AST 3/8" Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 is the one to start with when your cable is already in place and you need to land connections at several enclosures. The bulk pack gives you a full set of terminations for a multi-box job in one purchase.
Product notes
Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable 1120A 01010000 ROLL OF 482FT
This roll gives you one continuous source for an industrial control circuit, with an 18 AWG conductor size, a 600V rating, and a 90C dry/wet rating. The industrial application points to control wiring, and the full-roll format means you can pull a long run without splicing shorter pieces together. The trade-off is the upfront cost: at USD 641.24, this is a large single purchase, and the new open-box condition is worth weighing alongside that price. Choose it when the job is defined by distance and you want a single cable purchase to cover the route.
Arlington Industries 38AST 3/8" Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50
This pack solves the box end of a control cable run. The 38AST is a snap-in connector that works with MC/HCF steel or aluminum cable and AC/HCF steel or aluminum cable, accepting cable diameters from .405 to .612. No tools are needed for the snap-in fit, which is a practical advantage when you're making several connections. The limitation is scope: this is a termination accessory, not a substitute for the cable itself. It will not create the circuit path; it lands the cable in the box. If your job is mostly about multiple enclosures on an existing run, this pack is a complete way to handle the fittings.
Final choice by use case
- Start with the Belden control cable roll if your priority is a continuous control cable route from the panel to a machine or across a long run. You need the cable in hand before the connectors matter.
- Start with the Arlington connector lot if the cable runs are already pulled and you need to terminate them into several boxes. The connector design and the bulk count make it a fitting-level purchase that finishes the job.
- If you're doing both at once, these purchases complement each other: pair the Belden roll with the Arlington lot so you have cable and terminations for the same project.
