One of the numerous new products TE.CO. has included in the electrical cables catalogue is the new AWM STYLE 21179 family of multicore cables, in double UL style, which will gradually replace the AWM STYLE 2587 cable family.
The new family of multicore cables
This new family of multicore cables complies with two UL standards and includes the 2587 90° 600V and 21179 90° 1000V styles. This is possible because the cables comply with the technical requirements of both styles, ensuring they can be used with a working voltage of up to 1000V (compared to the 600V of the 2587 style). Additionally, the cables are CSA approved and have CE marking, which means they can be used in the European and in the North American markets.
Features of the AWM STYLE 21179 -2587 multicore cables
The entire multicore cable family maintains the dual section, European system in mm2 and AWG North American system. Every marking also contains, at the beginning, the TE.CO. code and, at the end, the progressive size number.
In terms of size the external diameters are, in most cases, the same as those of the 2587 family.
In terms of fire performance the AWM STYLE 21179-2587 multicore cables have passed, in addition to IEC 60332-1-2 (test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable), the CEI 20-22 II and IEC 60332-3-24 tests for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires and cables.
To learn more about this and other families of TE.CO. cables please browse the online catalogue or ask for a paper copy of the catalogue.
Comparison of main features:
| AWM STYLE 21179 – 2587 FAMILY | AWM STYLE 2587 FAMILY | |
|---|---|---|
| CONDUCTOR | AWG/MM2 flexible red copper strand | AWG/MM2 flexible red copper strand |
| INSULATION | PVC | PVC |
| SHIELD | Tin-plated copper ≥85% | Tin-plated copper ≥85% |
| EXTERNAL JACKET | PVC | PVC |
| WORKING TEMPERATURE | -40° / +90° | -40° / +90° |
| WORKING VOLTAGE | 1000V | 600V |
| MINIMUM BENDING RADIUS | 4 x cable diameter (unshielded) – 6 x cable diameter (shielded) | 4 x cable diameter (unshielded) – 6 x cable diameter (shielded) |
| FIRE PERFORMANCE | VW-1; FT1; IEC 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-3-24; CEI 20-22 II | VW-1; FT1; IEC 60332-1-2 |
| INDUSTRIAL OIL RESISTANCE | IEC 60811-2-1; ASTM no.2; IRM 902 | IEC 60811-2-1; ASTM no.2; IRM 902 |
| APPROVALS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS | UL: AWM STYLE 2587 90° 600V; AWM STYLE 21179 90° 1000V;CSA: AWM I/II A/B 90°C 1000V; CE | UL: AWM STYLE 2587 90° 600V;CSA: AWM I/II A/B 90°C 600V; CE |
