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8898

Product Number: 8898

Lead Wire, #18 Str TC, EPDM Ins

Low Temp Rubber Lead Wire, 18AWG (65x36) Tinned Copper, EPDM Insulation, 10000V 90C

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
4

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

8898 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
8898 010100BlackReel100 ft612825217619Order online
8898 010500BlackReel500 ft612825217626Order online
8898 002100RedReel100 ft612825217596Order online
8898 002500RedReel500 ft612825217602Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable Applicationsused as test probe lead for electrical and electronic measuring for test equipment

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.229 in (5.82 mm)

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements1
Size18 AWG
Stranding65x36
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

MaterialEPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
Nom. Thickness0.091 in (2.3 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.229 in (5.82 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR2.25 Ohm/1000ft
Max. CurrentSingle conductor in free air @ 30oC: 62.0 A

Voltage

Voltage Rating10,000 V
Breakdown Voltage29,000 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension83 lbs (38 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight31 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

UL Temperature80°C
Operating-40°C To +80°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.2.29 in (58.2 mm)
Installation Min.2.29 in (58.2 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityOutdoor
SustainabilityCA Prop 65
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes29000 V Breakdown

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.474 Revision Date: 02-20-2026
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

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