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Parent SKU : VFD16-4
SKU : VFD16-4-250
16 AWG 4-conductor Shielded VFD Cable is a specialized solution engineered to bridge the gap between Variable Frequency Drives and industrial motors. While standard power cables often fail in VFD environments, this cable utilizes high-performance shielding and cross-linked insulation to suppress electrical noise and withstand high-voltage spikes, ensuring the longevity of both your drive and motor.
Operating a VFD with unshielded wire can turn your motor leads into unintended radio transmitters, creating electromagnetic interference (EMI) that scrambles nearby control signals and sensors. This 16/4 VFD construction is specifically designed to contain that noise while protecting the motor from the destructive "reflected waves" common in Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) systems
Superior EMI/RFI Suppression: Featuring a foil shield and a 85 % tinned copper braid shield, this cable acts as a Faraday cage to trap high-frequency noise and drain it safely to ground.
Reflected Wave Protection: The specialized Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation is thermally stable and rated to handle the "corona discharge" effect and 2000V+ voltage spikes that can carbonize and melt standard PVC insulation.
Rugged Industrial Jacket: The outer jacket is specifically formulated to resist industrial oils, coolants, and chemicals, ensuring it remains pliable and intact in harsh factory wash-down or machining environments.
Conductor Size: 16 AWG
Number of Conductors: 4
Conductor Material: Fully annealed stranded tinned copper for maximum flexibility
Insulation Type: XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) rated for VFD service
Shielding: Â Aluminum polyester and 85% tinned copper braid.
Voltage Rating: 600V (TC-ER) (1000V flexible motor supply cable)
Temperature Rating: 90°C (Wet/Dry)
Jacket Material: Oil-resistant, flame-retardant specialized PVC
Ampacity: 20 Amps
Precision Conveyor Systems: Powering small industrial motors where suppressing EMI is vital to prevent interference with optical sensors and PLCs.
Commercial HVAC Fans & Pumps: Ensuring clean power delivery for variable speed fans and precision pumping stations in commercial buildings.
Automated Packaging Machinery: Ideal for the high-frequency switching requirements of robotics and automated sorting equipment.
Food & Beverage Processing: Handling the motor leads in wash-down areas where moisture and chemical resistance are non-negotiable.
Technical Note: All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 16 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 26 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.40 in. / 10.2 mm |
| Jacket Type | PVC |
| Conductor Count | 4 |
| Shield Coverage % | 1 |
| Shield Type | Aluminum Polyester with 85% Tinned Copper Braid |
| Shield | Shielded |
| Insulation Type | (XLP) Cross-Linked Polyethylene |
| UL Listing Numbers | UL 1277, UL 2277, UL 1202/1583, cUL, CSA |
| Voltage Rating | 600V / 1000V |
| Ampacity Rating | 20 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 1277, Type TC-ER, Type XHHW-2 UL approved as 1000V flexible motor supply cable CSA FT-4 Vertical tray flame test CSA AWM I/II A/B singles C(UL) CIC-TC per CSA standard C22.2 No. 239 & 230 Meets IEEE 1202/UL 1685 70, 000 BTU flame test Meets ICEA T-29-520 210, 000 BTU flame test Suitable for use in Class I Division II hazardous locations RoHS II & REACH compliant. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Primary Applications | Conveyors and material handling systems, robotics, pumps, fans, and compressors,water and wastewater treatment, car wash equipment, HVAC systems, demanding industrial environments. |
| Weight per Foot | 0.126 lb |
In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.
You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.
Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).
You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.
Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.
Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.
Parent SKU : VFD16-4
SKU : VFD16-4-250
Parent SKU : VFD16-4
SKU : VFD16-4-250
16 AWG 4-conductor Shielded VFD Cable is a specialized solution engineered to bridge the gap between Variable Frequency Drives and industrial motors. While standard power cables often fail in VFD environments, this cable utilizes high-performance shielding and cross-linked insulation to suppress electrical noise and withstand high-voltage spikes, ensuring the longevity of both your drive and motor.
Operating a VFD with unshielded wire can turn your motor leads into unintended radio transmitters, creating electromagnetic interference (EMI) that scrambles nearby control signals and sensors. This 16/4 VFD construction is specifically designed to contain that noise while protecting the motor from the destructive "reflected waves" common in Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) systems
Superior EMI/RFI Suppression: Featuring a foil shield and a 85 % tinned copper braid shield, this cable acts as a Faraday cage to trap high-frequency noise and drain it safely to ground.
Reflected Wave Protection: The specialized Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation is thermally stable and rated to handle the "corona discharge" effect and 2000V+ voltage spikes that can carbonize and melt standard PVC insulation.
Rugged Industrial Jacket: The outer jacket is specifically formulated to resist industrial oils, coolants, and chemicals, ensuring it remains pliable and intact in harsh factory wash-down or machining environments.
Conductor Size: 16 AWG
Number of Conductors: 4
Conductor Material: Fully annealed stranded tinned copper for maximum flexibility
Insulation Type: XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) rated for VFD service
Shielding: Â Aluminum polyester and 85% tinned copper braid.
Voltage Rating: 600V (TC-ER) (1000V flexible motor supply cable)
Temperature Rating: 90°C (Wet/Dry)
Jacket Material: Oil-resistant, flame-retardant specialized PVC
Ampacity: 20 Amps
Precision Conveyor Systems: Powering small industrial motors where suppressing EMI is vital to prevent interference with optical sensors and PLCs.
Commercial HVAC Fans & Pumps: Ensuring clean power delivery for variable speed fans and precision pumping stations in commercial buildings.
Automated Packaging Machinery: Ideal for the high-frequency switching requirements of robotics and automated sorting equipment.
Food & Beverage Processing: Handling the motor leads in wash-down areas where moisture and chemical resistance are non-negotiable.
Technical Note: All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 16 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 26 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.40 in. / 10.2 mm |
| Jacket Type | PVC |
| Conductor Count | 4 |
| Shield Coverage % | 1 |
| Shield Type | Aluminum Polyester with 85% Tinned Copper Braid |
| Shield | Shielded |
| Insulation Type | (XLP) Cross-Linked Polyethylene |
| UL Listing Numbers | UL 1277, UL 2277, UL 1202/1583, cUL, CSA |
| Voltage Rating | 600V / 1000V |
| Ampacity Rating | 20 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 1277, Type TC-ER, Type XHHW-2 UL approved as 1000V flexible motor supply cable CSA FT-4 Vertical tray flame test CSA AWM I/II A/B singles C(UL) CIC-TC per CSA standard C22.2 No. 239 & 230 Meets IEEE 1202/UL 1685 70, 000 BTU flame test Meets ICEA T-29-520 210, 000 BTU flame test Suitable for use in Class I Division II hazardous locations RoHS II & REACH compliant. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Primary Applications | Conveyors and material handling systems, robotics, pumps, fans, and compressors,water and wastewater treatment, car wash equipment, HVAC systems, demanding industrial environments. |
| Weight per Foot | 0.126 lb |
In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.
You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.
Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).
You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.
Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.
Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.
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VFD cable is a specialized multi-conductor cable designed specifically for the connection between a Variable Frequency Drive and an AC motor. Unlike standard cable, VFD cable is engineered to handle the "dirty power" (harmful electrical noise and voltage spikes) created by the drive's high-speed switching.
Due to its 16 AWG size, this cable is perfect for lower-horsepower industrial motors used in:
Precision Conveyor Systems: Where avoiding signal interference with optical sensors is critical.
Commercial HVAC Fans and Pumps: For maintaining quiet, efficient operation.
Automated Packaging Machinery: Where repeated movement and high-frequency control are standard.
It is not recommended. Standard cables lack the specific shielding and insulation thickness required for VFD applications. Using standard wire can lead to "motor bearing fluting" (premature bearing failure), cable insulation breakdown, and interference with nearby control sensors or communication lines.
VFD systems frequently experience "reflected waves," which are high-voltage spikes that can reach over 2000V. Standard THHN wire insulation can carbonize or "melt" under these conditions. Our 16/4 VFD cable features specialized XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation that is thermally stable and specifically designed to withstand these corona discharge events without degrading.
Yes. This cable is UL-Listed as TC-ER (Exposed Run). This rating means the cable has passed stringent crush and impact resistance tests. In many jurisdictions, this allows you to run the cable from the tray to the motor (up to 6 feet) without the need for additional rigid conduit, saving significant labor and material costs.
Note: We recommend confirming with your local Electrical Inspector (AHJ) before finalizing the installation to ensure 100% compliance with regional safety codes.
VFDs use Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to control motor speed, which essentially turns the cable into a high-powered radio transmitter. Without a shield, this electromagnetic interference (EMI) can "bleed" into nearby sensor wires and PLCs, causing ghost signals and system errors. Our 16/4 VFD cable uses a foil shield and tinned copper braid shield to trap this noise and drain it safely to ground.
The fourth conductor in this cable serves as a dedicated full-sized ground. In a VFD circuit, a consistent and reliable return path for common-mode current is critical. This ground wire helps prevent "stray" voltage from discharging through your motor bearings, which otherwise causes "pitting" and eventual bearing seizure.
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