Vw 1 Cable Specification

Vw 1 rated cables are suitable when the vertical wire flame test is required.

Vw 1 cable specification.

To pass the vw 1 test the wire must not burn longer than 60 seconds. 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. Sjt cord is part of allied wire cable s stock of portable cords. Ul and ieee 383.

Approved to use in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. Our sjt cord comes with a black gray yellow or white jacket and is available with european color code. Xhhw is a general purpose building 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.

1 800 323 5140 1 973 300 9242 fax. Applicable standards 2 1 the following standardsform a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. 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.

Cross linked polyethylene xlp flame test. 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. Sjt cord is now available for purchase online in 100ft 500ft and 1000 ft put ups. All cables comply with ul s vw 1 vertical wire flame test.

Vw 1 ul1581 standard for vertical flame test this is a small scale test of the flammability of insulating materials. Its characteristics include tinned copper conductors polyvinyl chloride pvc insulation and a 300 volt rating. 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. Buy high speed hdmi cable 1 5m awm style 20276 80 c 30v.

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. Sizes 1 0awg and largermay beused in cable trayin accordance with article 392 of the nec. Cables 1 0awgand largerpass ieee 1202 csaft4 70 000 btu hr cable tray flame test. Highly resistant to chemicals ozone and abrasion.

This item is sunlight resistant.