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8049 - Magnet Wire, #18 Sol BC, PUR/NYL Ins




Magnet Wire, 18AWG (Solid) Bare Copper, PUR/NYL Insulation

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: solderable magnet wire

Construction Details

Conductor
SizeStrandingMaterial
18 AWGSolidBC - Bare Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation Diameter
PUR/Nylon - Polyurethane + Nylon0.001 in (0.025 mm)0.0424 in (1.08 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.042 in (1.1 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRMax. Current
6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km)Single conductor in free air @ 30ºC: 2.3 A
Voltage
Breakdown Voltage
2850 V Minimum (at Room Temperature)

Mechanical Characteristics

Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
0.5 in (13 mm)0.5 in (13 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 19.6 lbs (8.89 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 5 lbs/1000ft (7.4 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Sustainability: CA Prop 65
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.612 Revision Date: 07-23-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
8049NoneReel1 ft612825194453
Date: 2004-01-01
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