[short] Hook Up Wire UL 3173 Cross Link (XLPE) Applications: The lead hook up wire is an electrical wire developed for highly volatile explosive working conditions with high temperatures, such as for industrial control, military equipment, transformers, motor leads, and computers. Lead wire AWM hook up cable complies with the CSA FT-2 specifications for fire compliance, UL 3173/3195/3196/3237 for 125°C/600V flexing cables, CSA CL 1251 for cables flexing at 125°C, and CSA AWM I A/B 600 Volts at 125°C. If you are looking where to buy hook up wire as your electrical cable of choice, Nassau National Cable is among the leading lead wire suppliers with a wide hook up wire assortment. Also Known As: Hook up wire, lead wire cable, hook cable, lead cable, lead wire, stranded hookup wire, lead covered wire, electrode lead wires, electrical lead wire, high voltage lead wire, type ul. Standards: Temperature Range/Voltage Rating: UL 3173/3195/3196/3237: 125°C/600V CSA CL 1251: 125°C/600V CSA AWM I A/B: 125°C/600V Flame Compliances: CSA FT-2 Industry Approvals: UL Standard 758 - Styles 3173/3195/3196/3237 UL SIS CSA AWM I A/B, CL 1251 Construction Conductors: This lead wire conductor is a stranded piece enhanced with tinned copper. The set-up is put together in line with the specifications of ASTM B-33. Stranding makes the cable very flexible so that it can be folded for easy transportation and bent to fit into ducts during installation. Insulation: The hook up cable has XLPE insulation, which is flexible but very tough, made of a complex chain of molecules forming a sturdy polymer. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, is resistant to chemicals and UV light deformations, water-tight, and easy to cut. [/short] Hook up Wire UL 3173 Cross Link (XLPE) Cross-linking is often denoted as XLPE. It is the process of bringing different plastic molecules together to form a polymer. Usually, it involves compounding of complex large molecules creating a three dimensional molecular bond. This is important because the process improves important properties such as heat deformation, resistance to abrasion, chemical resistance, tensile strength, protection from extremely low temperatures and shape memory. Conductor Hook up wires with cross-linked insulation come in a wide range of sizes of between 22 AWG and 2 AWG. So as far as size is concerned there’s a good chance that we have what you need. The conductor is made of stranded tinned copper in accordance with ASTM B-33. The stranding is vital because the conductor has to be flexible for mobility and flexibility which adds to ease of installation. The copper is a top notch conductor and tinning keeps it at its best ensuring many years of service which eliminates the need for frequent cable line replacements. It safely transmits up to 600 volts. The current amps rating depend on the size of the conductor. Compliance a) UL 3173/3195/3196/3237: 125°C/600V For temperature range CSA CL 1251 b) CSA AWM I A/B: 125°C/600V for voltage rating c) CSA FT-2 Flame test d) UL and UL SIS approved Insulation XLPE insulation n is flexible but very tough, made of a complex chain of molecules forming a sturdy polymer. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, resistant to chemicals, resistant to UV light deformations, water-tight and easy to cut. Applications a) Industrial control b) Military equipment c) Transformers d) Motor leads e) Computers
