Belden 8918 003, Hook Up Wire 1C 18 AWG Tinned Copper PVC

Belden 8918 003 is a low temp plastic lead wire for internal wiring in electronic and electrical equipment. It is a 1-conductor 18 AWG (16x30) TC - Tinned Copper wire with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and an orange insulation color. This unshielded hook up wire is rated 600 V RMS and 105°C UL temperature, with an operating temperature of -30°C to +105°C. It meets AWM 1015, AWM 1230, TEW, and VW-1 requirements.

Belden 8918 003 Key Features

• 1-conductor 18 AWG (16x30) TC - Tinned Copper construction for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with an orange insulation color.
• 600 V RMS UL voltage rating.
• 105°C UL temperature rating with an operating temperature of -30°C to +105°C.
• Compliance and markings include AWM 1015, AWM 1230, TEW, and VW-1.

Belden 8918 003 Technical Specs

Electrical & Physical Specs

Shielding	Not Shielded
Nom. 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

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

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

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 310, MTW
AWM compliance	AWM 1015, AWM 1230, CSA AWM I A/B
CEC / C(UL) compliance	TEW
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)
Sustainability	CA Prop 65
RoHS compliant	Yes

Belden 8918 003 Applications

• Use it for inter-connection circuits where dependable internal wiring is required.
• Support internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments in equipment builds and service work.
• Choose it for internal wiring of appliances where a 600 V RMS and 105°C UL temperature rating is needed.
• Apply it as machine tool wire for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits.

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