CONTROL, 8C #18, Str, PVC, 1000 V, VW-1
CONTROL, 8 Conductor 18 AWG (19/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Tinned Copper Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, VW-1 UL VW-1
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
M1708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1708 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) | 0.362 in (9.19 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 8 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x30 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.082 in (2.1 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White, Red, Green, Orange, Blue, White/Black, Red/Black |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Braid |
|---|---|
| Material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Coverage | 90% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.362 in (9.19 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 239 Ohm/1000ft (784 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 44 pF/ft (140 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 79 pF/ft (260 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m) |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 1000 V (MIL-SPEC) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 358 lbs (162 kg) |
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Temperature
| Operating | -55°C To +105°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL VW-1 |
| Military Compliance | MIL-W-16878/2 |
| 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 M1708 8C 18 AWG CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.16 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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