Belden 8898 002, Hook Up Wire 1C 18 AWG Tinned Copper Rubber, Red Jacket
Description
Belden 8898 002 is a low temp rubber lead wire with a 1C 18 AWG (65x36) TC - Tinned Copper conductor and EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer insulation. It is rated 10,000 V and 90C for electrical and electronic measuring tasks, including use as a test probe lead for test equipment. The jacket color is red for circuit identification, and the overall cable diameter (nominal) is 0.229 in (5.82 mm). Environmental suitability is outdoor, with compliance including EU CE Mark and RoHS directives.
Belden 8898 002 Applications
- It is used as a test probe lead for electrical and electronic measuring with test equipment.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Conductors | 1 |
| Conductor size | 18 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 65x36 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.091 in (2.3 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.229 in (5.82 mm) |
| Shielding | Not Shielded |
| Jacket Color | Red |
| Bulk cable weight | 31 lbs/1000ft |
| Voltage Rating | 10,000 V |
| Breakdown Voltage | 29,000 V |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 2.25 Ohm/1000ft |
| Max. current | Single Conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 62.0 A |
| Temperature rating | 90C |
| UL temperature | 80°C |
| Operating temperature | -40°C To +80°C |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 2.29 in (58.2 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 2.29 in (58.2 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 83 lbs (38 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Outdoor |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| 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) |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Item Type | Belden Lead Wire & Hook-Up Wire |
| Other Part Numbers | 8898 002100, 8898 002250, 8898 002500, 8898 0021000, UPC 612825217602 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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