Belden 8918 002 is a low temp plastic lead wire designed for dependable internal wiring in electronic and electrical equipment. It is a 1-conductor 18 AWG (16x30) TC - tinned copper hook up wire with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and Red insulation color. This wire is rated 600 V RMS and 105°C, and it meets AWM 1015, AWM 1230, and CSA Type TEW requirements with VW-1 flammability / reaction to fire performance.
Belden 8918 002 Key Features
- 1-conductor 18 AWG (16x30) TC - tinned copper construction for internal wiring.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with Red insulation color.
- Rated 600 V RMS and 105°C.
- Meets AWM 1015, AWM 1230, and CSA Type TEW requirements.
- VW-1 flammability / reaction to fire performance.
Belden 8918 002 Technical Specs
Electrical & Physical Specs
| Shielding | Not Shielded |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.033 in (0.84 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 10 lbs/1000ft |
Performance & Electrical Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
| Max. current | Single Conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 20 A |
| Voltage | 600V |
Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +105°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
| Max. pull tension | 27 lbs (12 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| RoHS compliant | Yes |
Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 310, MTW |
| AWM compliance | AWM 1015, AWM 1230, CSA AWM I A/B |
| UL style | UL Type AWM, Style 1015 |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | TEW |
| 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) |
Applications
- Supports inter-connection circuits where dependable internal wiring is needed.
- Commonly used for internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments.
- Works well for internal wiring of appliances in electronic and electrical equipment.
- Specified for machine tool wire applications.
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