UL 1096 Code Summary
The UL 1096 code refers to a single conductor with extruded insulation and an optional extruded or non-extruded covering. Rated for 80°C and 300 VAC with horizontal flame resistance, it uses conductors from 26 AWG to 15 AWG, either solid or stranded. It features PVC insulation and may include a nylon covering or lacquered braid, suitable for internal wiring of electronic equipment.
Specifications
- Temperature Rating: 80°C
- Voltage Rating: 300 VAC
- Flame Rating: Horizontal flame
- Conductor Size: 26 AWG - 15 AWG (solid or stranded, tinned or bare)
- Insulation Material: Extruded PVC, 12 mils minimum average, 10 mils at any point
- Covering: Extruded nylon (2 mils minimum) or lacquered braid (optional)
- Standard: UL 758
- Marking: General
- Use: Internal wiring for electronic equipment (e.g., electric bookkeeping, accounting, or time-recording machines)
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