Belden 1087A 010, Power Limited Tray Cable 36PR 18 AWG 600V PVC, Black Jacket
SKU:Belden 1087A
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Description
Belden 1087A 010 is a power limited tray cable designed for industrial control and instrumentation circuits in raceways, cable trays, and ducts. It is built with 36 pair 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper twisted pairs with PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon insulation and an overall Beldfoil® tape shield for noise reduction. This cable is rated 600 V (TC-ER) and 150 V (NPLF), with UL temperature performance of 90°C Dry, 75°C Wet. It features a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord and is listed for indoor/outdoor use, including sunlight resistance and burial.
Belden 1087A 010 Key Features
- Power limited tray cable construction for industrial control and instrumentation circuits in raceways, cable trays, and ducts.
- 36 pair 18 AWG (7x26) BC - Bare Copper twisted pairs for multi-pair control and signal wiring.
- PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon insulation with black, white and numbered color code for identification.
- Overall Beldfoil® tape shield with 100% coverage and Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) material for noise reduction.
- UL voltage rating: 600 V (TC-ER), 150 V (NPLF).
- UL temperature: 90°C Dry, 75°C Wet.
- Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with ripcord to support pulling and termination.
- Environmental suitability: indoor/outdoor, sunlight resistance, burial.
- NEC / UL compliance: Article 336, Article 760, NPLF, TC-ER.
- Flammability / reaction to fire: UL1685 (FT4 Loading), FT4, 1202.
- 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).
Belden 1087A 010 Applications
- Supports industrial control and control circuits where multiple signals need to be routed through a single cable.
- Installs in raceways, cable trays, and ducts to organize and protect control and instrumentation wiring.
- Fits digital control and low voltage digital control (24v, …) signal distribution in industrial systems.
- Pairs with instruments (4-20ma, 0-10v, …) where consistent signal transmission is required.
- Integrates into distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) installations for plant automation wiring.
- Works in encoder circuits where control and feedback signals are carried between devices.
- Connects field devices such as Solenoids, Valves, Actuators, and Positioners within control and instrumentation networks.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of elements | 36 |
| Element type | pair(s) |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Conductor |
| Outer shield type | Tape |
| Drainwire type | 18 AWG (7x26) TC |
| Armor | No |
| Insulation nominal thickness | 0.021 in (0.53 mm) |
| Insulation nominal diameter | 0.088 in (2.2 mm) |
| Jacket nominal thickness | 0.084 in (2.1 mm) |
| Nom. diameter | 1.157 in (29.39 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 1.157 in (29.39 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 725 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 5.86 Ohm/1000ft (19.2 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 4.1 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km) |
| Operating | -30C to 90C Dry, 75C wet |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 13.9 in (353 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 13.9 in (353 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 1635 lbs (741.6 kg) |
| Item Type | Belden Instrumentation Cable |
| Priced Per | FT |
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