A brief introduction of UL cables
2021-12-15
A brief introduction of UL cables part 1
二, What is UL?
UL is the shorthand of Underwriter Laboratories Inc. that is not only the best authoritative but also the biggest non-government organization engaged in safety tests and appraisals in the world. It is a independent, non-government and professional organization that conduct experiments for public safety.
UL uses scientific testing methods to study and determine a variety of materials, devices, products, equipment, construction and other life, property without harm and harm degree. To determine, compile and publish relevant standards and materials to reduce and prevent loss of life and property, and to carry out factual research. In short, it is mainly engaged in product safety certification and operating safety certification business, its ultimate purpose is to get a fairly safe level of goods for the market, for personal health and property safety!
For cable industry, UL has many common standards as below:
SWG: Standard Wire Gauge(England)
BWG: British Wire Gauge
AWG: America Wire Gauge
二, The introduction of some common UL cables:
UL1007: 300V 80° electronic wire 32AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1015: 600V 105° electronic wire 32AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1032: 1000V 90° electronic wire 30AWG-4AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1061: 300V 80° electronic wire 30AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1185: 300V 80° single core shielded wire 30AWG-4AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Used for recording and playback systems, electronic circuit, etc...
UL1429: 150V 80° cross linked PVC line 30AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1430: 300V 105° cross linked PVC line 30AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1431: 600V 105° cross linked PVC line 30AWG-16AWG single or multi cores of bare copper, tinned copper wire. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL1704: 300V 150° 32AWG-10AWG silvered copper or nickeled copper, tinned copper soft wire, Teflon. Aviation metallurgical petroleum instrument, transformer motor lead line.
UL2096: 300V 80° multi cores shielded cable 30AWG-16AWG cross linked bare copper, tinned copper wire, 2-8 cores. Standard UL758 internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL2405: 300V 80° dual core shielded wire 30AWG-4AWG. Internal connecting cable in computer, recording and playback systems.
UL2464: 300V 80° non-shielded, single-layer shielded or dual-layer shielded cable 30AWG-18AWG cross linked bare copper, tinned copper wire. Internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
UL2468: 300V 80° flat cable 30AWG-16AWG single or cross linked copper. Internal connecting cable in electrical and electronic equipment products.
