Alpha Wire 5430/4 SL001, Xtra Guard 1 Xtra Guard Performance Cable 4C 18 AWG Foil 600 V PVC

Part Number: 5430/4 SL001

Alpha Wire 5430/4 SL001 Xtra Guard 1 is a 4-Conductor, 18 AWG performance cable built for reliable control and instrumentation wiring where shielding and durability matter. It features Stranded 18 (16/30) AWG Tinned Copper Conductors with PVC Insulation and a PVC Jacket, plus an overall Alum/Mylar Foil Shield with a Tinned Copper Drain Wire for improved noise rejection. The cable is cabled at 3.0 twists/foot (min) and includes a nonwoven polyester tape core wrap for added stability. Rated 600 V and marked for multiple approvals and applications per the factory print, it’s a strong fit for industrial environments requiring consistent electrical performance.

Conductors:

• Number Of Conductors: 4 Conductors
• Conductor Size: 18 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
• Conductor Construction: 18 (16/30) AWG Tinned Copper
• Conductor Type: Stranded Conductor
• Conductor Material: Tinned Copper

Insulation:

• Insulation Material: Pvc-Polyvinyl Chloride
• Insulation wall: 0.032" wall, nom. PVC
• Insulated Conductor Diameter (in): 0.111

Cabling & Core Wrap:

• Assembly: 4 components cabled
• Twists: 3.0 twists/foot (min)
• Orientation: Components to be arranged from Inside Layer to Outside Layer
• Core wrap: Nonwoven polyester tape, 20% overlap, min.

Shielding:

• Shield: Yes
• Screen/Shield Type: Foil shielded - Alum/Mylar
• Shield Construction: Overall Shield & drain
• Shield tape: Alum/Mylar tape, 20% overlap, min.
• Foil direction: Foil facing in
• Drain Wire: 18 (16/30) AWG Tinned Copper

Jacket:

• Jacket Material: Pvc-Polyvinyl Chloride
• Jacket wall: 0.063" wall, nom., PVC
• Overall Diameter (in): 0.403 (0.423 Max.)
• Jacket Color(s): Slate
• Ripcord: 1 end 810 denier nylon

Color Code:

• Color code: Alpha Wire Color Code E
• Conductor 1: Black
• Conductor 2: Brown
• Conductor 3: Red
• Conductor 4: Orange

Ratings & Fire Rating:

• Voltage Rating: 600 V
• Fire Rating: General Purpose

Factory Cable Print (as marked):

• ALPHA WIRE-* P/N 5430/4 4C 18 AWG
  XTRAGUARD(R) 1 (UL) MTW 600V OR AWM 2501 105C
  600V OR AWM 21896 105C 600V SUN RES 60C OIL
  VW-1 OR CRU AWM I/II A/B 105C 600V
  FT4 CE ROHS (SEQ FOOTAGE)
  * = Factory Code