The Alpha Wire 1181/40C product specification provides detailed information on the construction of the wire, including conductor size, insulation thickness, jacket dimensions, and color coding. It also lists mechanical properties such as twist count, bend radius, and maximum pull tension.
Additional sections cover electrical characteristics like voltage rating, capacitance, inductance, and conductor resistance, as well as industry approvals (UL, CSA, RoHS) and packaging options. The document is intended for engineering reference and product selection.
| Conductor size | 22 AWG TC |
|---|---|
| Insulation wall thickness | 0.010" nominal, 0.050" PVC |
| Jacket wall thickness | 0.032" nominal, 0.429" max 0.452" |
| Twists per foot | 2.2 (minimum) |
| Temperature range | -20 to 80°C |
| Voltage rating | 300 Vrms |
| Maximum pull tension | 220 lbs |
| Capacitance (conductor to conductor) | 33 pF/ft @1 kHz |
| Inductance | 0.18 µH/ft (nominal) |
It is approved by UL (AWM/STYLE2576 80°C / 150V, CM 75°C, VW-1) and CSA International (CMG 60°C, FT4), and complies with the EU RoHS directive.
The specified operating temperature range is –20 °C to 80 °C.
The cable is rated for 300 Vrms.
The maximum pull tension is listed as 220 lbs.