Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8618 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control and Instrumentation Cable
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General Description:
16 AWG stranded (19x29) tinned copper conductors, conductors cabled, polyethylene insulation, overall
Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 18 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors AWG Stranding Conductor Material
3
16
19x29
TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors:
3
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.)
PE - Polyethylene
0.032
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®)
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
18
16x30
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .031
Overall Cable
Overall Cabling Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
Black
Red
Clear
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.327 in.
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-20°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 20253)
60 lbs/1000 ft.
110 lbs.
3.500 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CL3
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8618 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control and Instrumentation Cable
AWM Specification:
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
EU CE Mark:
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
UL Style 20253 (600 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
01/01/2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
26
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
50
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
4.8
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
Description
600 V RMS AWM Style 2107
300 V RMS CL3
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
7 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8618 060U500
8618 0601000
8618 060500
8618 0605000
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
500 FT
1,000 FT
500 FT
5,000 FT
Ship Weight
31.500 LB
67.000 LB
33.000 LB
325.000 LB
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
C
Notes
Item Desc
3 #16 LDPE FS PVC
3 #16 LDPE FS PVC
3 #16 LDPE FS PVC
3 #16 LDPE FS PVC
Revision Number: 3
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Revision Date: 08-03-2012
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