Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Performance Cable Control Cable, 2 Cores, 1.23 mm², Unscreened, 30m, Black PE Sheath, 16 AWG

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873-1276
Mfr. Part No.:
25072 BK005
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Alpha Wire
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Brand

Alpha Wire

Series

Xtra-Guard 2 Performance Cable

Number of Cores

2

Cross Sectional Area

1.23 mm²

American Wire Gauge

16 AWG

Conductor Material

Tinned Copper

Sheath Material

PE

Sheath Colour

Black

Screen Type

Unscreened

Screened/Unscreened

Unscreened

Outer Diameter

6.35mm

Length

30m

Minimum Bend Radius

10 x Diameter

Voltage Rating

300 V

Standards Met

CE, CSA, UL

Maximum Operating Temperature

+90°C

Insulation Material

PVC

Drain Wire

No

Minimum Operating Temperature

-30°C

Conductor Resistance

4.4 Ω/1000ft

Core Strands

19/0.0117 mm

Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Abrasion Resistant Cable – Unshielded


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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