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73812WS

Product Number: 73812WS

MachFlexTM, 12 C #18 Str BC, PVC Ins, OA TC Brd, PVC Jkt, PVC Jkt, AWM 2587 CLASS K

MachFlexTM for Moderate Flex, 12 Conductor 18AWG (16x30) 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
1

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

73812WS is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeUPCOrder
73812WS 008100GrayReel612825410317Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsRobotics, Robot, Continuous Flex

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.568 in (14.4 mm)

Conductor

ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)111816x30BC - Bare Copper
Ground11816x30BC - Bare Copper

Insulation

ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.022 in (0.56 mm)0.091 in (2.3 mm)Black and Numbered
GroundPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.022 in (0.56 mm)0.091 in (2.3 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.444 in (11.3 mm)

Outer Jacket

SeparatorPaper Tape
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.045 in (1.1 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.568 in

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondMax. Current
Conductor(s)6.7 Ohm/1000ft44 pF/ft (140 pF/m)9.8 Amps per Conductor at 30oC
Ground Wire6.66 Ohm/1000ft (21.9 Ohm/km)

Voltage

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

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension165 lbs (74.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight424 lbs/1000ft

Temperature

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

Bend Radius

Flexing Min.4.5 in (110 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: 0.143 Revision Date: 03-05-2026

Resources

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