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73603WS

Product Number: 73603WS

MachFlexTM, 3 C #16 Str BC, PVC Ins, OA TC Brd, PVC Jkt, PVC Jkt, AWM 2587 CLASS K

MachFlexTM for Moderate Flex, 3 Conductor 16AWG (26x30) Bare Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Tinned Copper Braid(85%) Shield, PVC Inner Jacket, PVC Outer Jacket, AWM 2587 CLASS K

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
3

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

73603WS is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeUPCOrder
73603WS 008100GrayReel612825409731Order online
73603WS 0081000GrayReel612825409748Order online
73603WS 008500GrayReel612825409755Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsRobotics, Robot, Continuous Flex

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.388 in (9.86 mm)

Conductor

ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)21626x30BC - Bare Copper
Ground11626x30BC - Bare Copper

Insulation

ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.022 in (0.56 mm)0.104 in (2.64 mm)Black and Numbered
GroundPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.022 in (0.56 mm)0.104 in (2.64 mm)Yellow/Green

Outer Shield

Shield TypeBraid
MaterialTinned Copper (TC)
Coverage85%

Inner Jacket

SeparatorPaper Tape
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness.030 in (0.76 mm)
Nom. Diameter.290 in (7.37 mm)

Outer Jacket

SeparatorPaper Tape
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.035 in (0.89 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.388 in

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondMax. Current
Conductor(s)4.1 Ohm/1000ft51 pF/ft (170 pF/m)18 Amps per Conductor at 30oC
Ground Wire4.18 Ohm/1000ft (13.7 Ohm/km)

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating600 V (AWM 2587)
Voltage Rating600 V (CSA AWM I/II A/B)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension70 lbs (32 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight194 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

UL Temperature90°C
Operating-40°C To 90°C (Static), -5°C To 90°C (Flexing)

Bend Radius

Flexing Min.3.1 in (79 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityOil Resistance
AWM ComplianceAWM 2587, AWM I/II A/B
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)

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.144 Revision Date: 03-05-2026

Resources

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