Alpha Wire XTRA-GUARD 2 Control Cable, 3 Cores, 0.56 mm² 20 AWG, Screened, 30 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath

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RS Stock No.:
409-242
Mfr. Part No.:
25463 BK005
Brand:
Alpha Wire
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Brand

Alpha Wire

Series

XTRA-GUARD 2

Product Type

Control Cable

Number of Cores

3

Conductor Material

Tin Copper Wire

Jacket Material

Polyvinyl Chloride

Jacket Colour

Black

Screened/Unscreened

Screened

Armoured

Yes

Outside Diameter

5.66 mm

Cable Length

30m

Voltage

300 V

Minimum Operating Temperature

-30°C

Standards/Approvals

CSA, UL, CE

Maximum Operating Temperature

90°C

Cable CSA

0.56 mm²

Hazardous Area Certification

No

American Wire Gauge

20AWG

Fire Behaviour

Flame Retardant to IEC 60332-1-2, Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), CPR, Flame resistance to UL1581 VW-1 and IEC60332-1

Core Strands

7

Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Abrasion Resistant Cable – Foil Shielded


The Xtra-Guard 2 range of abrasion resistant cable from Alpha Wire is a heavy-duty cable used in industrial applications where abrasion and mechanical abuse is common. This cable features a specially formulated polyurethane jacket which offers three times the tear and abrasion resistance of PVC.

Alpha Wires Xtra-Guard 2 cable has been designed with moderate to high resistance to most chemicals, solvents, oils and fuels. The cable also has outstanding UV light stability and exceptional protection against electromagnetic interference where the Supra-Shield braiding is included. Suitable for use with the FIT-750 range of heat-shrink tubing.

Features and Benefits


Nylon ripcord for easy stripping of jacket and installation;Colour coded conductors;Tear and abrasion resistant polyurethane;Temperature rating to 90°C;Low temperature flexibility;UV light stability

Xtra-Guard shielding options


Supra-Shield have a triple layer of aluminium/polyester/aluminium foil and a braided shield made from tinned copper. The combination of braid and foil allows for excellent EMI performance.

Product Application Information


CNC machines

Automotive plants

Military ground support systems

Packaging machines

Petrochemical plant operations

Geophysical equipment

Standards and Approvals


UL AWM 20668 VW-1, CSA AWM I/II A/B FT-1

Choosing the right Xtra-Guard cable


There is an excellent range of Xtra-Guard cable available depending on your application:

Pro-Tekt delivers reliable performance in demanding applications. Pro-Tekt cables feature a unique, premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket that makes routing of the cable easier in small, tight spaces

Xtra-Guard 2 is UV, oil, water and chemical resistant and can be used in mechanical applications due to its excellent abrasion resistance.

Xtra-Guard 3 is also UV, oil, water and chemical resistant but can be used for direct burial with no conduit required.

Xtra-Guard 4 has advanced low/high-temperature performance and UV resistance.

Xtra-Guard 5 has been designed for hazardous environments and features excellent high and low-temperature flexibility, UV and chemical resistance.

Xtra-Guard Flex can be used in applications requiring a highly flexible cable.

Xtra-Guard Industrial Ethernet has been specially designed for industrial networking applications.

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