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M9708160 - INSTRUMENTATION, 16PR #18, Str, PVC, 300 V, CL3 105C, PLTC 105C, ITC 105C, SUN RES, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG, CSA FT4

INSTRUMENTATION, 16 Pair 18 AWG (7/.0152) BC - Bare Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Black PVC Outer Jacket, CL3 105C, PLTC 105C, ITC 105C, SUN RES, 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
Pair(s)1618 AWG7x27BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.016 in (0.41 mm)0.078 in (2.0 mm)Black-White#1, Black-White#2, Black-White#3, Black-White#4, Black-White#5, Black-White#6, Black-White#7, Black-White#8, Black-White#9, Black-White#10, Black-White#11, Black-White#12, Black-White#13, Black-White#14, Black-White#15, Black-White#16
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%20 AWG (7x28) TC
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.063 in (1.6 mm)0.735 in (18.7 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.735 in (18.7 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Inductance
Pair(s)30 pF/ft (98 pF/m)94 pF/ft (310 pF/m)70 Ohm0.044 µH/ft (0.14 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 64 Ohm/1000ft (210 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (PLTC, ITC, CMG, CL3)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
105°C-20°C To +105°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
7.3 in (190 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 421 lbs (191 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 725, Article 727, Article 800, CMG, PLTC, ITC
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 M9708160 16PR 18 AWG SHIELDED EXXXXX (UL) TYPE PLTC/ITC 105C SUN RES OR CL3 105C OR C(UL) CMG 105C FT4 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.9 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #Putup TypeLength
M9708160 BK001Reel1,000 ft
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