Belden 8918 013, Hook Up Wire 1C 18 AWG Tinned Copper PVC

Belden 8918 013 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 a dark blue insulation color. This hook up wire is rated 600 V RMS and 105°C, and it meets AWM 1015, AWM 1230, and TEW requirements with VW-1 flammability performance.

Belden 8918 013 Key Features

• 1-conductor 18 AWG (16x30) TC - Tinned Copper construction for dependable internal wiring.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation with dark blue insulation color for identification in wiring builds.
• Rated 600 V RMS and UL temperature 105°C for electronic and electrical equipment wiring.
• Meets AWM 1015, AWM 1230, and TEW requirements with VW-1 flammability / reaction to fire.
• Not shielded design for straightforward single-conductor hook up wiring.

Belden 8918 013 Technical Specs

Physical Dimensions & Weight

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

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	6.5 Ohm/1000ft
Max. current	Single conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 20 A
Rated	2500V peak for electronic circuits, and internal wiring of electronic and electrical equipment.

Mechanical & Operating Ratings

Operating	-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)

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)
RoHS compliant	Yes

Environmental & Sustainability

Environmental suitability	Indoor, Outdoor
Sustainability	CA Prop 65

Belden 8918 013 Applications

• Use it for inter-connection circuits where a single lead wire is needed inside electronic and electrical equipment.
• Support point-to-point connections for internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments within assemblies.
• Fit internal wiring of appliances where insulated lead wire is required for equipment wiring.
• Apply it as machine tool wire for internal wiring and inter-connection circuits in machine tool builds.

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