Copper Price 10/10/2024 4.3520
18 AWG 2 pairs solid bare copper with PE insulation, a PE inner belt, 0.005” thick annealed helical bare copper tape with an overall PE jacket 600V, suitable for use in underground conduit or as aerial cable supported by a messenger, or for direct earth burial either as fire protective signaling cable or as traffic signal cable.
SKU: IM206182PRSCU/1
 
• International Municipal Signal Association, Inc. - Specification 20-6.
• All materials used in the manufacture of this cable are RoHS compliant
• Made in the USA
This spec is for informational purposes and subject to change. This spec may not be suitable for submission. Contact Lake Cable for non-watermark spec sheet.
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Conductor
AWG Size & Stranding18 AWG Solid
MaterialAnnealed Bare Copper
Conductor Count2 Pairs
Insulation
MaterialPolyethylene
Wall Thickness0.025”
Color CodePer IMSA Specification 20-6, Table 5.2
Assembly
Pair Lay LengthStaggered Per IMSA 20-6
Fillersfillers as needed or required for a circular cross-section
Cable Lay LengthPer IMSA 20-6
Cable BinderClear Mylar wrap – 100% coverage
Inner Belt0.045” Polyethylene – Color: Black
Cable Shield0.005” Helical Bare Copper Tape – 15% minimum overlap
Drain WireN/A
Markings
TypeCable shall be permanently identified via indent print
LegendLAKE CABLE IMSA 20-6 600V 18AWG (YEAR OF MFG) “ROHS”
Footage MarkersYes
Standards
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to 75°C
DC Resistance, Nominal6.51 Ω/Mft.

Remember, all of our wire can feature:

  • Short minumum runs
  • Special jacket colors including stripes
  • Custom print legends
  • Custom cable constructions
  • Custom packaging - boxes or reels
  • Custom lengths
  • Your name on package labels