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

Conductor

AWG Size & Stranding:
18 AWG Solid
Material:
Annealed Bare Copper
Conductor Count:
2 Pairs

Insulation

Material:
Polyethylene
Wall Thickness:
0.025”
Color Code:
Per IMSA Specification 20-6, Table 5.2

Assembly

Pair Lay Length:
Staggered Per IMSA 20-6
Fillers:
fillers as needed or required for a circular cross-section
Cable Lay Length:
Per IMSA 20-6
Cable Binder:
Clear Mylar wrap – 100% coverage
Inner Belt:
0.045” Polyethylene – Color: Black
Cable Shield:
0.005” Helical Bare Copper Tape – 15% minimum overlap
Drain Wire:
N/A

Markings

Type:
Cable shall be permanently identified via indent print
Legend:
LAKE CABLE IMSA 20-6 600V 18AWG (YEAR OF MFG) “ROHS”
Footage Markers:
Yes

Standards

Operating Temperature Range:
-40°C to 75°C
DC Resistance, Nominal:
6.51 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