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 |
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| Nom. thickness | 0.033 in (0.84 mm) |
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| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.11 in (2.8 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 10 lbs/1000ft |
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Performance & Electrical Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Max. current | Single Conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 20 A |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.1 in (28 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 27 lbs (12 kg) |
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| Environmental suitability | Indoor, Outdoor |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 310, MTW |
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| AWM compliance | AWM 1015, AWM 1230, CSA AWM I A/B |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | TEW |
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| Flammability / reaction to fire | VW-1 |
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| 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) |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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| RoHS compliant | Yes |
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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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