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Product Hierarchy

M3243 - AUDIO, 3C #18, Str, FRPE, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2093 60C, CMG 75C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG, CSA FT4

AUDIO, 3 Conductor 18 AWG (16/30) TC - Tinned Copper, FRPE Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2093 60C, CMG 75C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG, CSA FT4 C(UL) TYPE CMG, FT4 UL FT4; CSA FT4

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)318 AWG16x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor CodeNotes
Conductor(s)PE - Polyethylene0.016 in (0.41 mm)0.079 in (2.0 mm)Black, Red, WhiteFlame Retardant
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%20 AWG (7x28) TC
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.020 in (0.51 mm)0.217 in (5.51 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.217 in (5.51 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Inductance
Conductor(s)28 pF/ft (92 pF/m)50 pF/ft (160 pF/m)0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 82 Ohm/1000ft (270 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CMG, AWM 2093)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
75°C-20°C To +75°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
2.2 in (56 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 85 lbs (39 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMG
AWM Compliance: AWM 2093
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG
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 M3243 3C 18 AWG EXXXXXX 75C SHIELDED CMG (UL) C(UL) FT4 OR AWM STYLE 2093 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.108 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
M3243 SL005BlackReel100 ft
M3243 SL002BlackReel500 ft
M3243 SL001BlackReel1,000 ft
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