Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

25168 - XTRAGUARD 2, 8C #18, Str, PVC, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 20668 90C, VW-1, AWM/STYLE 1569 105C, CSA C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, CSA FT1

XTRAGUARD 2, 8 Conductor 18 AWG (16/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate Polyurethane (TPU) Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 20668 90C, VW-1, AWM/STYLE 1569 105C, CSA C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, CSA FT1 C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, FT1 UL FT1, VW-1; CSA FT1

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)818 AWG16x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.016 in (0.41 mm)0.079 in (2.0 mm)Black, Red, White, Green, Orange, Blue, Brown, Yellow
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
BraidBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%18 AWG (16x30) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)70%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PUR - Polyurethane0.032 in (0.81 mm)0.360 in (9.14 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.360 in (9.14 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Inductance
Conductor(s)45 pF/ft (150 pF/m)81 pF/ft (270 pF/m)0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 227 Ohm/1000ft (745 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage RatingVoltage Rating
300 V (AWM 20668)300 V (CSA AWM)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
105°C-30°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
3.6 in (91 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 36 lbs (16 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT1 Loading, FT1
AWM Compliance: AWM 20668, AWM I/II A/B
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes: Alpha Wire -* P/N 25168 8C 18 AWG XTRAGUARD(R) 2 RU AWM 20668 VW-1 OR CRU AWM I/II A/B 90C 300 VOLTS FT1 CE ROHS (SEQ FOOTAGE)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.119 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
25168 BK199BlackCut to Length1 ft
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