18-7 4/C CU TFN/PVC BLACK/RED/BLUE/ORANGE TYPE TC-ER/PLTC BLACK 2500 FT
- Southwire #
- 58609407
Type TC-ER, PLTC, FPL, and NFPL Control Cable 600 Volt Copper Conductors, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer Insulation TFN Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Shielded Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2
Part of the family: CU 600V PVC-Nylon Insulation PVC Jacket TFN Shielded. CT Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire’s Type TC-ER, PLTC, FPL, and NFPL Control Cable are suited for use in dry and wet areas, troughs, trays, direct burial and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C in dry locations, 105°C for emergency overload, and 250°C For uses in Class I, II, and III per NEC Article 725 and 760. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10. Oil and sunlight resistant
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 18 AWG18 AWG |
|---|---|
| Conductor Number | 44 |
| Cond. Strands | 77 |
| Insulation Thickness | 15 mils0.38 mm |
| Jacket Thickness | 45 mils1.14 mm |
| Approx. OD | 0.303 inch0.77 cm |
| Copper Weight | 23 lbs/1000'34 kgs/km |
| Approx. Weight | 57 lbs/1000'85 kgs/km |
| DC Resistance at 25C | 6.669 ohms/1000'9.92 ohms/km |
| AC Resistance at 75C | 8.035 ohms/1000'11.96 ohms/km |
| Min. Bend Radius | 3.6 inch9.14 cm |
| Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C | -- |
| Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C | 1111 |
Standards & references
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL 13 Power-Limited Circuit Cables
- UL 66 Fixture Wire
- UL 1277 TC-ER
- UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
- ICEA S-73-532 Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension and Instrumentation Cables
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
- EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method