TEX188PRS

18 AWG 8 pair solid type EX thermocouple extension wire, XLPE insulation, shielded with an overall PVC jacket for PLTC and ITC 90’C.

SKU: TEX188PRS

• Cable suitable for use in Class I Division II hazardous locations
• Cable meets IEEE 383 & UL 1581 (1685) 70,000 BTU/HR flame test requirements
• Meets IEEE 1202 flame test
• All materials used in the manufacture of this cable are RoHS compliant
• Made in the USA
• UL listed as type PLTC Sunlight Resistant per UL standard 13 and as type ITC per UL standard 2250

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Products specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Conductor
AWG Size & Stranding	18 AWG Solid
Material	Type EP (Chromel) & Type EN (Alumel)
Conductor Count	8 Pairs
Insulation
Material	Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Wall Thickness	0.016”
Color Code	Violet (EP) & Red (EN) Numbered
Assembly
Pair/Cable Lay Length	2.25” LHL (5.33 Tw/Ft) / 6.00” LHL (2.0Tw/Ft)
Cable Drain Wire	18 AWG 7 Strand Tinned Copper Inside
Binder	Clear Mylar
Cable Shield	Aluminum/Mylar Tape – 100% Coverage
Jacket
Material	Polyvinylchloride
Wall Thickness	0.050”
Diameter	0.504”
Color	Violet
Ripcord	Yes
Weight	170 Lbs/Mft
Markings
Type	Cable permanently identified via surface inkjet print
Legend	LAKE CABLE E171202 18AWG 8PAIR SHLD (UL) PLTC OR (UL) ITC XLPE 90’C DRY/WET PVC JACKET TYPE EX EXTENSION GRADE THERMOCOUPLE SUN RES DIR BUR FT-4 “ROHS” MADE IN USA
Footage Markers	Yes

Copper Price 08/31/25 4.3950

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