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7203A

Product Number: 7203A

MachFlexTM, 4 Pr #24 Str BC, PE Ins, OS+TC Brd, PVC Jkt, CM

MachFlexTM for High Flex, 4 Pair 24AWG (41x40) Bare Copper, PE Insulation, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(85%) Shield, PVC Outer Jacket, CM

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
2

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

7203A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnoteOrder
7203A X4P500Green X4PReel500 ft612825182740COrder online
7203A X4P1000Green X4PReel1,000 ft612825182733COrder online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsFlex Data, RS-232, RS-485

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.362 in (9.19 mm)

Conductor

ElementPair(s)
No. of Elements4
Size24 AWG
Stranding41x40
MaterialBC - Bare Copper

Insulation

ElementPair(s)
MaterialPE - Polyethylene (Foam)
Nom. Thickness0.012 in (0.30 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.0555 in (1.41 mm)
Color CodeWhite/BLue & Blue/White, White/Orange & Orange/White, White/Green & Green/White, White/Brown & Brown/White

Outer Shield

Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (41x40) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)90%

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.045 in (1.1 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.362 in (9.19 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementPair(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR24 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond15 pF/ft (49 pF/m)
Nom. Velocity of Prop.72%
Max. Current3.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V (CM)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension99 lbs (45 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight72 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

UL Temperature60°C
Operating-20°C to +60°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.3.6 in (91 mm)
Installation Min.3.6 in (91 mm)
Flexing Min.4.6 in

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor, Oil Resistance
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL 1685 FT4 Loading
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 800, CM
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCM.
European Directive ComplianceEU 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

Notes1 million flex cycles based on proper installation techniques in a C-track cable guide.

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.528 Revision Date: 09-07-2025
FootnoteC - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.

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