Belden 28331A, Power Limited Tray Cable 3C 16 AWG 600V PVC

Belden 28331A is a power limited tray cable for power and control applications up to 600V, built with 3 conductor 16 AWG stranded bare copper. It features PVC/Nylon insulation and a black PVC outer jacket, and is designed for 90°C dry/wet service. This unshielded TC (1277) PVC-Nylon/PVC cable is rated 600V (TC-ER) and 150V (NPLF), and is suitable for indoor/outdoor use with sunlight resistance and direct burial capability. It is listed for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations and includes a ripcord for easier jacket removal.

Belden 28331A Key Features

• Power limited tray cable design for power and control applications up to 600V.
• 3 conductor 16 AWG stranded bare copper construction.
• PVC/Nylon insulation with an E2 color code and a black PVC outer jacket.
• Unshielded TC (1277) PVC-Nylon/PVC construction.
• UL voltage rating: 600 V (TC-ER), 150 V (NPLF).
• UL temperature: 90°C dry, 90°C wet.
• Environmental suitability: indoor, outdoor, sunlight resistance, burial.
• Listed for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations.
• Ripcord: yes, for easier jacket removal.

Belden 28331A Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

UL type	TC (1277) PVC-Nylon/PVC
Conductor stranding	7x24
Color code	Black, Red, Blue
Shield	No Shield
Armor	No
Composite	No
Earth/ground wires	No

Dimensions & Weight

Insulation thickness (nominal)	0.020 in (0.51 mm)
Insulation diameter (nominal)	0.099 in (2.5 mm)
Jacket thickness (nominal)	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.305 in (7.75 mm)
Bulk cable weight	55 lbs/1000ft

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. Conductor DCR	4.2 Ohm/1000ft
Max. current	18 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	Wet/Dry: -30°C to 90°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	1.22 in (31.0 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	1.525 in (38.74 mm)
Max. pull tension	105 lbs (47.6 kg)
Additional markings/ratings	SUN RES DIR BUR
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 336, Article 400, Article 760, TC-ER, NPLF, TFFN
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 28331A Applications

• Use it for power and control applications up to 600V where a power limited tray cable is specified.
• Install it in Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations where this listing is required.
• Use the recommended cable gland: Belden BTC075A0551RA.

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