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Product Number: 5879/8

HOOK-UP WIRE, 1C #8, Str, PTFE, 1000 V

HOOK-UP WIRE, 1 Conductor 8 AWG (133(7x19)/29) SPC - Silver Plated Copper, PTFE Insulation

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
2

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

5879/8 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthOrder
5879/8 WH005WhiteReel100 ftOrder online
5879/8 WH001WhiteReel1,000 ftOrder online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsData, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems.

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.209 in (5.31 mm)

Conductor

ElementInsulated Wire
No. of Elements1
Size8 AWG
Stranding133x29
MaterialSC - Silvered Copper

Insulation

ElementInsulated Wire
MaterialPTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene
Nom. Thickness0.020 in (0.51 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.209 in (5.31 mm)
Color CodeWhite

Outer Jacket

Nom. Diameter0.209 in (5.31 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementInsulated Wire
Nom. Inductance0.03 μH/ft (0.098 μH/m)

Voltage

Voltage Rating1000 V (MIL-SPEC)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension15 lbs (6.8 kg)

Temperature

Operating-60°C To +200°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.2.1 in (53 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor
SustainabilityCA Prop 65
Military ComplianceMIL-W-16878/5
European Directive ComplianceEU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.76 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Resources

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