Common extension wire types are made up into standard multipair cables. Each conductor is covered with a polyvinyl jacket,
nominal 0.015" (0.38 mm) thick, and the pairs are individually twisted. Clear Polyester Film/Plastic tape is then wrapped around
the bundle of twisted pairs. A solid tinned-copper drain wire is laid over the bundle, which is covered with aluminum-backed Polyester Film/Plastic
tape to serve as an electro static shield. The drain wire provides a simple mechanical termination for the shield. The cable is then covered
with a jacket of polyvinyl approximately 0.045" (1.1 mm) thick.
As an added convenience, each standard cable contains an extra
polyvinyl-clad solid tinned-copper wire for use as a ground connection, or to complete a communication or signal circuit. Standard cables are color-coded.
The individual pairs are marked 1-1, 2-2, etc., for easy identification. Insulation will withstand temperatures up to 221°F (105°C).
Overbraiding
Any standard item can be overbraided with tinned copper, stainless steel or Inconel upon request.
Special Orders
Multipair extension cable can be made to order with insulation to suit your installation requirements. Consult Sales Department on pricing and
quantity minimums.
Multipair Pricing Multipairs can be purchased in any quantity (minimum length 25 feet).
Minimum Bending Radius 4 pair cable: 6 times overall diameter. 8 pair cable: 10 times overall diameter. Over 8 pair cable: 14 times overall diameter.
† All dollar amounts on this site are shown in US currency.
Note: Aluminum-backed Polyester Film/Plastic wrap with 20 gage solid tinned-copper bare drain wire in contact with aluminum-backed Polyester Film/Plastic Ordering Example: (1) 8KX20PP 8 pairs of type K extention grade cable, 20 gage with polyvinyl insulation, $7.25
Part Number Builder
Option Descriptions
(1)
Number of Pairs (Twisted)
Select 4 for 4 pairs 8 for 8 pairs 12 for 12 pairs 16 for 16 pairs 20 for 20 pairs 24 for 24 pairs
(2)
Thermocouple Type
Select KX for Type K JX for Type J TX for Type T
(3)
Gage Type
Select 20 for 20 AWG 24S for 24 Stranded AWG
NOTE: All combinations may not be valid, check spec sheet for valid part numbers.
