This document is a product specification from Alpha Wire Company, describing the construction, dimensions, color coding, and industry certifications of the product.
The Alpha Wire 1178C product specification provides detailed construction information, including conductor size, insulation thickness, jacket dimensions, and color coding. It also lists mechanical properties such as temperature range, bend radius, and maximum pull tension.
Electrical characteristics are given, covering voltage rating, capacitance, inductance, and maximum load. The document includes industry approvals (UL, CSA, RoHS) and packaging options for various lengths.
| Conductor size | 22 AWG TC |
|---|---|
| Insulation thickness | 0.010" wall, 0.050" nominal PVC |
| Jacket thickness | 0.032" wall, 0.230" nominal PVC (0.243" max) |
| Temperature range | -20 to 80°C |
| Voltage rating | 300 Vrms |
| Capacitance (conductor to conductor) | 33 pF/ft @1 kHz |
| Inductance | 0.18 µH/ft |
| Maximum pull tension | 44 lbs |
| UL approval | AWM/STYLE2576 80°C / 150V, CM 75°C, VW-1 |
| CSA approval | CMG 60°C FT4 |
It is approved by UL (AWM/STYLE2576 80°C / 150V, CM 75°C, VW-1) and CSA (CMG 60°C, FT4).
The specified operating temperature range is –20 °C to 80 °C.