Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

M5397 - COMP, 8C #18, Str, PVC, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2464 80C, CMG 75C, CSA FT4, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG

COMP, 8 Conductor 18 AWG (16/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2464 80C, CMG 75C, CSA FT4, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG FT4, C(UL) TYPE CMG 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)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
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.032 in (0.81 mm)0.356 in (9.04 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.356 in (9.04 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Inductance
Conductor(s)52 pF/ft (170 pF/m)94 pF/ft (310 pF/m)0.18μH/ft. µH/ft
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 244 Ohm/1000ft (801 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CMG, AWM 2464)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
80°C-20°C To +80°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
3.6 in (91 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 118 lbs (53.5 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMG
AWM Compliance: AWM 2464
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, 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 M5397 8C 18 AWG EXXXXXX SHIELDED 75C CMG (UL) C(UL) OR AWM 2464 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.16 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #Color
M5397 SL005Black
M5397 SL001Black
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