Communication and Control, 4C #18, Str, PVC/NYLON, 600 V
Communication and Control, 4 Conductor 18 AWG (19/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC/NYLON Insulation, Overall Tinned Copper Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
3243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3243 SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 3243 SL002 | Slate | Reel | 500 ft | Order online |
| 3243 SL001 | Slate | 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) | 0.261 in (6.63 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 4 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x30 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.010 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.076 in (1.9 mm) |
| Color Code | White, Black, Red, Green |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Braid |
|---|---|
| Material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Coverage | 90% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.261 in (6.63 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 3 Ohm/1000ft (9.8 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 56 pF/ft (180 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 101 pF/ft (331 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m) |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 600 V (MIL-SPEC) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 12.2 lbs (5.53 kg) |
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Temperature
| Operating | -55°C To +105°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.6 in (66 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Military Compliance | MIL-W-16878/17 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Alpha Wire -* P/N 3243 CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.122 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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