Belden 8917 003, Hook Up Wire 1C 16 AWG Tinned Copper PVC, Orange Jacket

Description
Belden 8917 003 is a low temp plastic lead wire with 1-conductor 16 AWG (26x30) TC - Tinned Copper and PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation. It is rated 600 V RMS and 105°C for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits. The Orange insulation/jacket color helps with circuit identification in panels and equipment, and the cable is Not Shielded.
Belden 8917 003 Key Features
- This low temp plastic lead wire is designed for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits.
- It uses a 1-conductor 16 AWG (26x30) TC - Tinned Copper construction for consistent lead wire performance.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with an Orange insulation/jacket color supports circuit identification.
- It is rated 600 V RMS and 105°C for demanding wiring environments.
- Not Shielded construction supports straightforward single-conductor routing.
Belden 8917 003 Applications
- Use it for inter-connection circuits where reliable internal wiring is required.
- It is commonly used for internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments in panels and equipment.
- Choose it for internal wiring of appliances where organized circuit identification is helpful.
- It is applied in machine tool wire installations for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Conductors | 1 |
| Conductor size | 16 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 26x30 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket Color | Orange |
| Shielding | Not Shielded |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 14 lbs/1000ft |
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V RMS |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 4.0 Ohm/1000ft |
| Max. current | Single Conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 26 A |
| UL temperature | 105°C |
| Operating temperature | -30°C To +105°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.23 in (31.2 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.23 in (31.2 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 37 lbs (17 kg) |
| UL style | AWM 1015 |
| AWM compliance | AWM 1015, AWM 1230, CSA AWM I A/B |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | TEW |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 310, MTW |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | VW-1 |
| 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 |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Item Type | Belden Lead Wire & Hook-Up Wire |
| Other Part Numbers | 8917 003100, 8917 003250, 8917 003500, 8917 0031000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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