Vw 1 Cable Specification

The flame is applied for 15 seconds and repeated 4 more cycles after each time when the wire stops burning for a total of 5 cycles.

Vw 1 cable specification.

Approved to use in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. Vw 1 ul1581 standard for vertical flame test this is a small scale test of the flammability of insulating materials. All cables comply with ul s vw 1 vertical wire flame test. Cables 1 0awgand largerpass ieee 1202 csaft4 70 000 btu hr cable tray flame test.

Its characteristics include tinned copper conductors polyvinyl chloride pvc insulation and a 300 volt rating. Ul1007 wire specifications the ul1007 pvc hook up wire is mainly used for the general purpose of the internal wiring of electronic and electrical equipment. Ul assigns a different style number for each approved awm construction and creates a style page that lists a few specifications such as gauge size range insulation material temperature rating and voltage rating. This item is sunlight resistant.

To pass the vw 1 test the wire must not burn longer than 60 seconds. Cross linked polyethylene xlp flame test. Highly resistant to chemicals ozone and abrasion. Our sjt cord comes with a black gray yellow or white jacket and is available with european color code.

Vw 1 rated cables are suitable when the vertical wire flame test is required. Sjt cord is part of allied wire cable s stock of portable cords. It is a standardized test to measure how the outer jacket responds when exposed to a flame in a vertical orientation hence the abbreviation vw vertical wire. The vw 1 flame test also known as the vertical wire flame test evaluates a wire cable s ability to resist fire while vertically suspended.

Sjt cord is now available for purchase online in 100ft 500ft and 1000 ft put ups. It is conducted by using a single cable specimen portioned in a vertical position in a three sided metal enclosure that has a layer of untreated surgical cotton on the bottom. 1 0 and larger are ct cable tray rated. Vw 1 will be found on the jacket of the cable if it has a vw 1 rating.

Underwriters laboratory ul is a third party testing laboratory that certifies and tests products. 1 800 323 5140 1 973 300 9242 fax. Ul and ieee 383. Sizes 1 0awg and largermay beused in cable trayin accordance with article 392 of the nec.

Xhhw is a general purpose building wire.