Belden 8521 003, Hook Up Wire 1C 16 AWG Tinned Copper PVC, Orange Jacket
Description
Belden 8521 003 is a low temp plastic lead wire for dependable internal wiring in electrical and electronic equipment. It is a 1-conductor 16 AWG (26x30) TC - tinned copper wire with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and an Orange insulation color. This unshielded hook-up wire is rated 1000 V RMS and 80°C, with an operating range of -40°C to +80°C, and is specified under TYPE MW MIL-W-76C-PVC. The extruded PVC insulation is flame and ozone resistant and is inert to most chemicals, oils, and solvents.
Belden 8521 003 Key Features
- 1-conductor 16 AWG (26x30) TC - tinned copper construction for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with Orange insulation color.
- Electrical rating: 1000 V RMS.
- Temperature rating: 80°C; operating: -40°C to +80°C.
- Shielding: not shielded.
- Military compliance: MIL-W-76C Type MWP; TYPE MW MIL-W-76C-PVC.
- PVC insulation is flame and ozone resistant.
- Inert to most chemicals, oils, and solvents.
Belden 8521 003 Applications
- Supports inter-connection circuits where dependable internal wiring is required.
- Used for internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments.
- Meets (Type MW) MIL-W-76C-Low Temp applications.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | MW-76 |
| Nom. thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 12 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 4.0 Ohm/1000ft |
| Max. current | Single conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 22 A |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 0.98 in (25 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 0.98 in (25 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 32 lbs (15 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Outdoor |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Item Type | Belden Lead Wire & Hook-Up Wire |
| Other Part Numbers | 8521 003, 8521 003100, 8521 003250, 8521 003500, 8521 0031000, UPC 612825210887, UPC 612825210894 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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