Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
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8446 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control, Communication and Instrumentation Cable
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Description:
22 and 18 AWG stranded (7x30 and 16x30) tinned copper conductorsm conductors cabled, PVC
insulation, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors AWG Stranding Conductor Material
4
2
22
18
7x30
16x30
TC - Tinned Copper
TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors:
6
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
Wall Thickness (in.) AWG
22
18
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.011
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.019
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Material
Unshielded
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .032
Overall Cable
Overall Cabling Color Code Chart:
Color AWG
Red
22
Green 22
Brown 22
Blue
White
Black
22
18
18
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.236 in.
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-20°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 2576)
39 lbs/1000 ft.
78 lbs.
2.500 in.
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Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
AWM Specification:
EU CE Mark:
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
CMG
CMG
UL Style 2576 (150 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
04/01/2005
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
CSA Flame Test:
UL1685 FT4 Loading
FT4
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
30
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Cond. & Ground:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
54
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
Description DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
22 AWG
18 AWG
15.5
6.8
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
Description
150 V RMS UL AWM Style 2576
300 V RMS CMG
Max. Recommended Current:
Description Current
22 AWG
18 AWG
2.5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
5.6 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8446 060U1000
8446 060U500
8446 060100
8446 0601000
8446 060500
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
1,000 FT
500 FT
100 FT
1,000 FT
500 FT
Ship Weight
41.000 LB
21.500 LB
4.700 LB
43.000 LB
21.500 LB
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
C
Notes
Item Desc
4#22 2#18 PVC PVC
4#22 2#18 PVC PVC
4#22 2#18 PVC PVC
4#22 2#18 PVC PVC
4#22 2#18 PVC PVC
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Revision Number: 3
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Revision Date: 09-19-2012
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