
Portable Cordage, 2 C #18 Str BC, EPDM Ins, Rubber Jkt, UL Type SJ
Portable Cordage, 2 Conductor 18AWG (42x34) Bare Copper, EPDM Insulation, Rubber Outer Jacket, UL Type SJ
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- Global
- Status
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- Orderable items
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Part numbers
8478 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8478 010250 | Black | Reel | 250 ft | 612825208686 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.298 in |
|---|
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 42x34 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.0315 in (0.800 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.110 in (2.79 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
|---|
Outer Jacket
| Separator | Paper Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | SBR - Styrene Butadiene Rubber |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.039 in (0.99 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.298 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.97 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Max. Current | 10 Amps per Conductor at 25oC (7 Amps over 50 ft) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 41 lbs (19 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 43 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C To +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.98 in (75.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 2.98 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
|---|---|
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 400, SJ |
| AWM Compliance | SJ |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | LL7874. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.361 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
|---|---|
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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