Product Information

Specification

18 AWG 3C Polyrad XT Shielded Rapid Transit Wire 600V

Application:

• Ideally suited for use where environmental factors require cable characteristics to perform with a high degree of flame retardancy and excellent moistures table electrical values. Where reliability is the major concern and where maximum performance will be demanded
• Engineered and manufactured for both original equipment and retrofit use in electronic equipment
• Extensively found on all types of heavy- and light-rail cars, rapid transit cars, diesel-electric locomotives, freight cars, wayside equipment and off-road vehicles

Also Known As:

18 AWG 3C Polyrad XT Multi-Conductor Cable, Polyrad XT Cable, Rapid Transit Wire, 18 AWG 3C 600V Polyrad XT Cable, 18 AWG 3C Rapid Transit Multi-Conductor Cable, 600V Polyrad XT Cable.

Features:

• Temperature rating at 125°C for long life, higher ampacities and protection from thermal overloads
• Excellent flexibility and free stripping
• Outstanding thermal stability at elevated temperatures
• Maximum flame retardance
• Excellent low-temperature performance; suitable for installation in sub-zero conditions
• Extra-tough, mechanically rugged irradiated thermoset insulation and jacket
• Resistant to most oils and chemicals

Construction:

Conductor:

20 AWG thru 4/0 AWG soft annealed tinned copper per ASTM B33, B8 and B172

Insulation: 

• Polyrad XT flame-retardant, low-smoke irradiated Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO)

Shield:

• Tinned copper braid
• Foil with drain wire

Jacket:

• Polyrad XT flame-retardant, low-smoke irradiated Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO)

Specifications:

• Size: 18 AWG
• No. of Conductors: 3
• Stranding: 19/30 
• Insulated Diameter (In): 0.108 
• Insulated Diameter (mm): 2.74 
• Jacket Thickness (Mils): 45  
• Jacket Thickness (mm): 1.14
• Cable Diameter (In): 0.345
• Cable Diameter (mm): 8.8
• Net Cable Weight lbs./1000.: 72

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