RS PRO Blue 0.5mm² Hook Up Wire, 20 AWG, 16/0.2 mm, 500m, PVC Insulation

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Brand

RS PRO

Cross Sectional Area

0.5mm²

Sheath Colour

Blue

Cable Shape

Single Core

American Wire Gauge

20 AWG

Core Strands

16/0.2 mm

Length

500m

Insulation Material

PVC

Outer Diameter

1.65mm

Voltage Rating

1 kV ac

Minimum Operating Temperature

-15°C

Maximum Operating Temperature

+85°C

Conductor Material

Annealed Tinned Copper

Wire Style

BS4808

Standards Met

Def Stan 61-12 Part 6

Cable Type

Single Core

Shield Type

Unshielded

Insulation Wall Thickness

0.3mm

Number of Strands

16

Outer Sheath Material

PVC

Size of Strands

mm

COO (Country of Origin):
GB

RS PRO Single Core PVC Insulated Equipment Wire


Introducing the range of RS PRO equipment wires, ideal for use across a wide variety of electrical power, lighting and internal wiring applications. The flexible hook up cable can be used for reliable cable connections in a neat and well-organised layout. By using this RS PRO high-quality range of single-core equipment cables, the installation wires can be easily colour coded by using the different sheath colours available in the range, dependant on the installation terminals being used. In addition to this, the robust and carefully manufactured copper conductor ensures optimum reliability and performance, regardless of the application the wires are being used for.

Features and Benefits:


  • This RS PRO single core cable has a 16/0.2 mm core strand with total cable length options of 100 m or 500 m

  • Ideal for low voltage multi-purpose cable installations

  • It is a flexible cable with a durable PVC protective sheath and copper conductors, available in multiple colours, ideal for colour-coding cable installations

  • The cable offers good insulation due to the PVC insulation material and installation is easy and efficient thanks to the flexible layout of the cable

  • Operating temperature: -15 °C to +85 °C

  • Conductor resistance (20℃ Ω/km): 38.2 Ω/km

  • Voltage Rating: 1000 V AC max.

  • Overall diameter: 1.65 mm max. (with insulation)

Applications:


Equipment wire or hook up wire can be used for a wide variety of low voltage and current applications. These can range from domestic household appliances, industrial equipment and factory machine. Due to the reliability of the copper conductors and PVC sheath, these types of wires are usually the preferred choice with any internal wiring system. As an example, these are some common places you would find equipment wire:
  • Circuit boards

  • Computer internals

  • Mobile phones and other battery-operated devices

  • Vehicle lights

Why RS PRO?


RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.

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