Belden1557
HOOK-UP WIRE, 1C #16, Str, PVC, 1000 V
HOOK-UP WIRE, 1 Conductor 16 AWG (26/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 32
Part numbers
1557 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | Order |
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| 1557 BK005 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 BK001 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 BL005 | Blue | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 BL001 | Blue | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 BR005 | Brown | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 BR001 | Brown | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 GR005 | Green | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 GR001 | Green | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 OR005 | Orange | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 OR001 | Orange | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 RD005 | Red | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 RD001 | Red | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 SL001 | Slate | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 VI005 | Violet | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 VI001 | Violet | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WH005 | White | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WH001 | White | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WB005 | White/Black | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WB001 | White/Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WU005 | White/Blue | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WU001 | White/Blue | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WN005 | White/Brown | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WN001 | White/Brown | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WG005 | White/Green | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WO005 | White/Orange | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WO001 | White/Orange | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WR005 | White/Red | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WV005 | White/Violet | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 WY005 | White/Yellow | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 YL005 | Yellow | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 1557 YL001 | Yellow | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.092 in (2.3 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Insulated Wire |
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| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 26x30 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Insulated Wire |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.092 in (2.3 mm) |
| Color Code | White |
Outer Jacket
| Nom. Diameter | 0.092 in (2.3 mm) |
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Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Insulated Wire |
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| Nom. Inductance | 0.04 μH/ft (0.13 μH/m) |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 1000 V (MIL-SPEC) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
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Temperature
| Operating | -40°C To +80°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 0.9 in (23 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Military Compliance | MIL-W-76C Type MWP |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.117 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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