Belden 28338A, Power Limited Tray Cable 4C 16 AWG 600V PVC

Belden 28338A is a power limited tray cable for power and control applications up to 600V, built with UL Type TC (1277) construction and a PVC-Nylon/PVC design. It features 4 stranded 16 AWG (7x24) bare copper conductors with PVC/Nylon insulation and an E2 color code for identification. The cable includes a black PVC outer jacket with ripcord and is rated 600 V (TC-ER), 150 V (NPLF), and 90°C Dry/Wet. Environmental suitability includes Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, and Burial, and it supports Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations.

Belden 28338A Key Features

• UL Type TC (1277) power limited tray cable construction.
• 4 stranded 16 AWG (7x24) bare copper conductors.
• PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon insulation with E2 color code.
• Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for installation access.
• 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.
• Flammability / reaction to fire: UL1685 UL Loading, IEEE 1202 FT4.
• CPR compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca.
• 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).
• UK regulation compliance: UKCA Mark.
• APAC compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011).

Belden 28338A Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	4
Conductor size	16 AWG
Stranding	7x24
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation thickness (nominal)	0.020 in (0.51 mm)
Insulation diameter (nominal)	0.099 in (2.5 mm)
Color code	Black, Red, Blue, Orange
Outer shield	No Shield

Dimensions & Weight

Jacket thickness (nominal)	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.331 in (8.41 mm)
Bulk cable weight	71 lbs/1000ft

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	4.2 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	49.6 pF/ft (163 pF/m)
Max. current	14.4 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	Wet/Dry: -30°C to 90°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	1.324 in (33.63 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	1.655 in (42.04 mm)
Max. pull tension	140 lbs (64 kg)

Belden 28338A Applications

• Suitable for power and control applications up to 600V.
• Supports installation in Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations.
• Recommended cable gland: Belden BTC075A0551RA.

Belden 28338A Cable Print

UL Type TC (1277) PVC-Nylon/PVC, 4 Conductor 16AWG (7x24) Bare Copper, PVC-NYL Insulation E2 Color Code, Black PVC Outer Jacket, 600V TC-ER 150V NPLF 90C Dry/Wet SUN RES DIR BUR

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