Product Information

Specification

8 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:

8 gauge heavy duty wire, 8 hdt wire, 8 gauge automotive wire, 8 automotive cable, 8 gauge primary cable, 8 awg car wiring, 8 auto wire, 8 awg auto cable, 8 automotive electrical wiring, 8 gauge car electrical wiring, 8 vehicle wiring, 8 gauge auto electrical wire, 8 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): 8
• • Conductor Stranding: 19/.0285
• • Nom. Insul. Thickness (inches): 0.055
• • Approx. Weight (lbs/mft): 70
• • Nom. O.D. (inches): 0.2520

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