Communication and Control, 12PR #20, Str, Polypropylene(PP), 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2493 60C, CMG 75C, VW-1, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG, CSA FT4
Communication and Control, 12 Pair 20 AWG (7/28) TC - Tinned Copper, Polypropylene(PP) Insulation, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2493 60C, CMG 75C, VW-1, CSA C(UL) TYPE CMG, CSA FT4 C(UL) TYPE CMG, FT4 UL FT4, VW-1; CSA FT4
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
6042C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6042C SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 6042C SL002 | Slate | Reel | 500 ft | Order online |
| 6042C SL001 | Slate | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Industrial control systems, raceways, cable trays, and ducts; instrumentation and control circuits; analog and digital signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V); PLC and DCS systems; sensors, encoders, solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.635 in (16.1 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 12 |
| Size | 20 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x28 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.064 in (1.6 mm) |
| Color Code | Black-Red, Black-White, Black-Green, Black-Blue, Black-Brown, Black-Yellow, Black-Orange, Red-Green, Red-White, Red-Blue, Red-Yellow, Red-Brown |
Inner Shield
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Shield Type | Tape |
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 22 AWG (7x30) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.073 in (1.9 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.635 in (16.1 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 25 pF/ft (82 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 450 pF/ft (1500 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 60 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMG, AWM 2493) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 139 lbs (63.0 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMG |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2493 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG. |
| 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 6042C 12PR 20 AWG EXXXXX SHIELDED 75C (UL) C(UL) CMG FT4 OR AWM 2493 CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.23 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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