Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Performance Cable Control Cable, 8 Cores, 0.56 mm², Unscreened, 30m, Black PE Sheath, 20 AWG

RS Stock No.:: 873-1279
Mfr. Part No.:: 25058 BK005
Brand:: Alpha Wire

Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 2 Performance Cable Control Cable, 8 Cores, 0.56 mm², Unscreened, 30m, Black PE Sheath, 20 AWG

Price 1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)

£123.49

(exc. VAT)

£148.19

(inc. VAT)

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Reel(s)	Per Reel	Per Metre**
1 +	£123.49	£4.116

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RS Stock No.:: 873-1279
Mfr. Part No.:: 25058 BK005
Brand:: Alpha Wire

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.

Attribute	Value
Series	Xtra-Guard 2
Number of Cores	8
Cross Sectional Area	0.56 mm²
Screened/Unscreened	Unscreened
Length	30m
Sheath Colour	Black
American Wire Gauge	20 AWG
Outer Diameter	7.67mm
Sheath Material	PE
Standards Met	CE, CSA, UL
Minimum Operating Temperature	-30°C
Conductor Resistance	10.3 Ω/1000ft
Insulation Material	PVC
Core Strands	7/0.32 mm
Minimum Bend Radius	10 x Diameter
Conductor Material	Tinned Copper
Voltage Rating	300 V
Drain Wire	No
Screen Type	Unscreened
Maximum Operating Temperature	+90°C