Belden 1068A 010, Power Limited Tray Cable 24PR 18 AWG 600V PVC, Black Jacket
SKU:Belden 1068A
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Description
Belden 1068A 010 is a UL instrumentation, power limited tray cable for industrial control and instrumentation circuits in raceways, cable trays, and ducts. It is built with 24 pair 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductors with VN-Vinyl Nylon (PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon) insulation and E1 Color Code for organized terminations. For noise protection, it includes an overall Beldfoil® shield with 100% coverage and an 18 AWG (7x26) TC drainwire. The black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket includes a ripcord and supports indoor/outdoor use, sunlight resistance, and burial, with UL Voltage Rating: 600 V (TC-ER), 150 V (NPLF).
Belden 1068A 010 Key Features
- 24 pair construction with 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductors for industrial control and instrumentation circuits.
- VN-Vinyl Nylon insulation (PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon) with E1 Color Code to support organized terminations.
- Overall Beldfoil® shield with 100% coverage and an 18 AWG (7x26) TC drainwire for noise protection.
- Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord for easier jacket removal during installation.
- UL Voltage Rating: 600 V (TC-ER), 150 V (NPLF).
- Environmental suitability: indoor/outdoor, indoor, outdoor, sunlight resistance, burial.
Belden 1068A 010 Applications
- Use it in industrial control and instrumentation circuits where organized terminations and consistent identification are important.
- Install it in raceways, cable trays, and ducts to route control and instrumentation wiring through industrial environments.
- Support digital control and low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal wiring in control systems with this cable.
- Connect instruments (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) for measurement and control signals.
- Apply it to encoders and other control circuits where signal integrity and noise protection are needed.
- Fit it into distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) installations for connecting field devices and control panels.
- Connect solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners in automated process and control equipment.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of elements | 24 |
| Element type | pair(s) |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Conductor |
| Insulation thickness (nom.) | 0.021 in (0.53 mm) |
| Insulation diameter (nom.) | 0.088 in (2.2 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White and Numbered |
| Shield | Yes - this has a shield |
| Shield Type | Tape |
| Shield Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Shield type (overall) | Overall aluminum mylar Foil Shield |
| Armor | No |
| Jacket thickness (nom.) | 0.084 in (2.1 mm) |
| Cable diameter (nom.) | 1.017 in (25.83 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 524 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 5.86 Ohm/1000ft (19.2 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 3.89 Ohm/1000ft (12.8 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet |
| Operating | -30C to 90C Dry, 75C wet |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 12.2 in (310 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 12.2 in (310 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 1098 lbs (498.0 kg) |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 (FT4 Loading), FT4, 1202 |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 336, Article 760, NPLF, TC-ER |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Manufacturer rating string | 600V TC-ER 150V NPLF 90C Dry/Wet SUN RES DIR BUR |
| Item Type | Belden Instrumentation Cable |
| Priced Per | FT |
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