Product Information

Specification

16 Gauge Automotive Thermoplastic PVC Primary Wire

Applications:

The HDT cable is an electrical wire that is often used as surface wires in trucks, buses, tractors, light-duty boats, and general service applications requiring extra protection from physical threats. The operating temperature range of this automotive primary wire is from -40°C to 80°C, and this electrical wire has a voltage rating of 60V.

Also Known As:

16 gauge heavy duty wire, 16 hdt wire, 16 gauge automotive wire, 16 automotive cable, 16 gauge primary cable, 16 awg car wiring, 16 auto wire, 16 awg auto cable, 16 automotive electrical wiring, 16 gauge car electrical wiring, 16 vehicle wiring, 16 gauge auto electrical wire, 16 awg automotive primary wire.

Standards:

• • SAE J1128
• • Ford M1L-50A
• • Chrysler MS-3494

Construction

Conductors:

This automotive wire conductor is made of stranded bare copper. Copper is used for this application because of its amazing electrical properties and flexibility.

Insulation:

Insulation is very important in any electrical cable since it prevents the electrocution of cable handlers. This automotive cable’s insulation is made of PVC.

Jacket:

This car wiring jacket is made of PVC. This material is resistant to flames, sunlight, chemicals, abrasion, corrosion, moisture, industrial solvents, oils, acids, alkalis, and radiation.

Specifications:

• • Size (AWG): 16
• • Conductor Stranding: 19/.0110
• • Nom. Insul. Thickness (inches): 0.040
• • Approx. Weight (lbs/mft): 15
• • Nom. O.D. (inches): 0.1350

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