{"product_id":"16-awg-ul3173-125c-xlpe-hook-up-wire","title":"16 AWG UL 3173 Hook-Up Wire | 125°C 600V XLPE Tinned Copper","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis 16 AWG UL 3173 hook-up wire is a high-performance lead wire designed for environments that demand both thermal stability and mechanical toughness. Utilizing chemically cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, this wire offers superior protection against melting, flowing, and chemical degradation compared to standard PVC alternatives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhy Choose 16 AWG UL 3173 Hook-Up Wire?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eUL 3173 is a versatile industrial standard for internal wiring in motors, transformers, and electrical appliances. The 16-gauge size provides an excellent balance of ampacity and flexibility, making it ideal for control circuits and general-purpose power leads. Because the XLPE insulation is \"thermoset,\" it will not soften or deform when exposed to soldering heat or high-temperature operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior XLPE Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Cross-linked polyethylene provides higher dielectric strength and better resistance to environmental stress cracking than standard insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e125C Temperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for continuous operation in environments reaching up to 125C (257F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTinned Copper Conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annealed tinned copper strands offer high conductivity and exceptional resistance to oxidation, ensuring long-term reliability in humid or corrosive settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanical Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly resistant to abrasion, cut-through, and crushing, reducing the risk of short circuits in tight industrial enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnvironmental Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e The XLPE jacket is impervious to most industrial oils, acids, alkalis, and solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTriple Certification:\u003c\/b\u003e Meets the rigorous standards for UL Style 3173, UL Style 3195, and CSA Type CL1251.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 16 AWG UL 3173\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStranding:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\/30 (Standard Flexibility)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 125C (257F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.030 inches (0.762 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Outer Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.122 inches (3.10 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/b\u003e UL 3173, UL 3195, CSA CL1251\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Motor Leads:\u003c\/b\u003e Used for the internal connections of electric motors where heat and vibration are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransformer Wiring:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for lead wires in dry-type transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Control Panels:\u003c\/b\u003e Preferred for point-to-point wiring in control cabinets where space and reliability are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" 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