XTRAGUARD FLEX, 12C #16, Str, PVC/NYLON, 600 V, MTW 90C, TC 90C, SUN RES, OIL RES I/II, PLTC 90C, CSA C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, CSA FT4, CSA C(UL) CIC CONTROL, CSA C(UL) TC
XTRAGUARD FLEX, 12 Conductor 16 AWG (26/30) BC - Bare Copper, PVC/NYLON Insulation, Overall Tinned Copper Shield, Slate TPE Outer Jacket, MTW 90C, TC 90C, SUN RES, OIL RES I/II, PLTC 90C, CSA C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, CSA FT4, CSA C(UL) CIC CONTROL, CSA C(UL) TC C(RU) AWM I/II A/B, FT4, C(UL) CIC CONTROL, C(UL) TC UL FT4; CSA FT4
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
901612CY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901612CY SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 901612CY 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) | 0.597 in (15.2 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 12 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 26x30 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.102 in (2.59 mm) |
| Color Code | Green/Yellow, Black#1, Black#2, Black#3, Black#4, Black#5, Black#6, Black#7, Black#8, Black#9, Black#10, Black#11 |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Braid |
|---|---|
| Material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Coverage | 85% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.065 in (1.7 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.597 in (15.2 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 169 Ohm/1000ft (554 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| 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 | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V (TC, MTW) |
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| Voltage Rating | 600 V (CIC/TC) |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 29 lbs (13 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 90°C |
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| Operating | -30°C To +90°C |
| Installation | -5°C To +90°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.4 in (61 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 336, Article 725, PLTC, MTW, TC |
| AWM Compliance | AWM I/II A/B |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CIC, TC. |
| 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 901612CY 12C 16 AWG (UL) TYPE TC 90C WET/DRY 600V OIL RES I/II SUN RES OR PLTC 90C OR C(UL) CIC CONTROL/TC 90C PVC/NYLON INS FT4 16 AWG OR CRU AWM I/II A/B 90C 600V FT4 CE ROHS (DATE CODE) (SEQ FOOTAGE) |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.18 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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