Parent SKU : TCTFN18-15
SKU : TCTFN18-15-250
"A high-performance control cable engineered for industrial automation panels, signal monitoring loops, and commercial communication infrastructure. Featuring fifteen insulated 18 AWG copper conductors under a heavy-duty PVC outer jacket, this 600V Type TC-ER cable (Direct Burial & Sunlight Resistant) easily routes through crowded containment trays, factory raceways, channels, conduits, and ducts where space is at a premium."
When wiring intricate enclosures, machine stations, or packed trays, physical reliability equals field efficiency. The 18/15 VNTC balances a compact physical footprint with heavy industrial durability. Constructed with stranded copper conductors and heat- and moisture-resistant PVC/Nylon TFFN insulation inside a flame-retardant, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket, its compact round core maximizes containment space, handles tight corners effortlessly, and slashes installation labor.
Exposed Run (TC-ER) Certified: Fully code-listed to transit safely outside of protective cable trays or conduits in open-air spans directly to equipment enclosures or joist pull applications when properly supported.
Versatile Routing Approvals: Code-compliant for deployment in open-air trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire, pulled through raceways, structural conduits, or laid in deep under-floor ducts.
Direct Burial & Outdoor Rated: Built with a sunlight-resistant PVC outer jacket that permits direct underground trenching and exposed outdoor installation.
Compact Round Core Profile: Fifteen conductors are cabled tightly together with or without fillers to form a round, compact core finished with a protective binder tape for clean, snag-free pulls.
Flexible Stranded Conductors: Stranded bare copper conductors provide tight bend radii for effortless panel wiring while defending signal circuits against fatigue caused by nearby machinery vibration.
Conductor Configuration: 15 Conductors
Conductor Size: 18 AWG (7 Strands)
Conductor Material: Fully annealed bare copper (Class B compressed strand per ASTM B3 & B8)
Conductor Insulation: Heat and moisture resistant PVC with a Nylon jacket (Type TFFN)
Color Code: ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 (1-Black, 2-Red, 3-Blue, 4-Orange, 5-Yellow, 6-Brown, 7-Red/Black, 8-Blue/Black, 9-Orange/Black, 10-Yellow/Black, 11-Brown/Black, 12-Black/Red, 13-Blue/Red, 14-Orange/Red, 15-Yellow/Red)
Insulation / Nylon Thickness: 0.015" PVC / 0.004" Nylon
Outer Jacket Material: Sunlight-Resistant Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness: 0.045"
Nominal Overall Diameter: 0.520 inches
Net Weight: 162 lbs / kft
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts
Temp Rating: 90°C
Amp Rating: 6 Amps (@ 90°C Continuous Load)
UL Listings & Code Approvals: UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation & Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, ASTM B3, ASTM B8, NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for Class 1 circuits.
Industrial Automation & Multi-Channel Signaling: Ideal for routing multiple dedicated signal inputs, automated sensor lines, auxiliary control power, and emergency stops back to central programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Open-Air Machinery Drops: Deployed heavily to jump directly from overhead cable trays down to floor-mounted machinery terminal boxes or joist pull locations without rigid pipe.
Commercial Building Automation: Used extensively to wire institutional lighting grids, localized smart thermostats, HVAC dampers, and multi-zone control units.
Hazardous Environment Infrastructure: Approved for safe deployment in Class I, Division 2 locations per NEC Article 501.
Disclaimer: All values are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Always verify local AHJ, NEC, and engineering guidelines prior to installation.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 18 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 7 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.520 in. / 13.21 mm |
| Jacket Type | (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Conductor Count | 15 |
| Shield | Unshielded |
| Insulation Type | (PVC) TFN |
| UL Listing Numbers | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277, UL 1685 |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Ampacity Rating | 6 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277 UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial ASTM B3, ASTM B8 NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for class 1 circuits. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. Flat Construction is NOT TC-ER rated. Pair cables are Black, Red and numbered. Triad cables are Black, Red, Blue and numbered. Colors repeats after 36 conductors. There are no Green or White conductors or stripes |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Power and Control Systems, Building Automation and Energy Management, Utility and Substation Wiring, Instrumentation and Process Control, Cable Tray Installations, Outdoor and Direct Burial. |
| Common Uses |
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| Weight per Foot | 0.162 lb |
Disclaimer: Application examples are for planning purposes only. Verify exact job specifications, local AHJ regulations, and NEC guidelines with a licensed engineer or electrician prior to installation.
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 : TCTFN18-15
SKU : TCTFN18-15-250
Parent SKU : TCTFN18-15
SKU : TCTFN18-15-250
"A high-performance control cable engineered for industrial automation panels, signal monitoring loops, and commercial communication infrastructure. Featuring fifteen insulated 18 AWG copper conductors under a heavy-duty PVC outer jacket, this 600V Type TC-ER cable (Direct Burial & Sunlight Resistant) easily routes through crowded containment trays, factory raceways, channels, conduits, and ducts where space is at a premium."
When wiring intricate enclosures, machine stations, or packed trays, physical reliability equals field efficiency. The 18/15 VNTC balances a compact physical footprint with heavy industrial durability. Constructed with stranded copper conductors and heat- and moisture-resistant PVC/Nylon TFFN insulation inside a flame-retardant, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket, its compact round core maximizes containment space, handles tight corners effortlessly, and slashes installation labor.
Exposed Run (TC-ER) Certified: Fully code-listed to transit safely outside of protective cable trays or conduits in open-air spans directly to equipment enclosures or joist pull applications when properly supported.
Versatile Routing Approvals: Code-compliant for deployment in open-air trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire, pulled through raceways, structural conduits, or laid in deep under-floor ducts.
Direct Burial & Outdoor Rated: Built with a sunlight-resistant PVC outer jacket that permits direct underground trenching and exposed outdoor installation.
Compact Round Core Profile: Fifteen conductors are cabled tightly together with or without fillers to form a round, compact core finished with a protective binder tape for clean, snag-free pulls.
Flexible Stranded Conductors: Stranded bare copper conductors provide tight bend radii for effortless panel wiring while defending signal circuits against fatigue caused by nearby machinery vibration.
Conductor Configuration: 15 Conductors
Conductor Size: 18 AWG (7 Strands)
Conductor Material: Fully annealed bare copper (Class B compressed strand per ASTM B3 & B8)
Conductor Insulation: Heat and moisture resistant PVC with a Nylon jacket (Type TFFN)
Color Code: ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 (1-Black, 2-Red, 3-Blue, 4-Orange, 5-Yellow, 6-Brown, 7-Red/Black, 8-Blue/Black, 9-Orange/Black, 10-Yellow/Black, 11-Brown/Black, 12-Black/Red, 13-Blue/Red, 14-Orange/Red, 15-Yellow/Red)
Insulation / Nylon Thickness: 0.015" PVC / 0.004" Nylon
Outer Jacket Material: Sunlight-Resistant Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness: 0.045"
Nominal Overall Diameter: 0.520 inches
Net Weight: 162 lbs / kft
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts
Temp Rating: 90°C
Amp Rating: 6 Amps (@ 90°C Continuous Load)
UL Listings & Code Approvals: UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation & Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, ASTM B3, ASTM B8, NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for Class 1 circuits.
Industrial Automation & Multi-Channel Signaling: Ideal for routing multiple dedicated signal inputs, automated sensor lines, auxiliary control power, and emergency stops back to central programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Open-Air Machinery Drops: Deployed heavily to jump directly from overhead cable trays down to floor-mounted machinery terminal boxes or joist pull locations without rigid pipe.
Commercial Building Automation: Used extensively to wire institutional lighting grids, localized smart thermostats, HVAC dampers, and multi-zone control units.
Hazardous Environment Infrastructure: Approved for safe deployment in Class I, Division 2 locations per NEC Article 501.
Disclaimer: All values are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Always verify local AHJ, NEC, and engineering guidelines prior to installation.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 18 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 7 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.520 in. / 13.21 mm |
| Jacket Type | (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Conductor Count | 15 |
| Shield | Unshielded |
| Insulation Type | (PVC) TFN |
| UL Listing Numbers | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277, UL 1685 |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Ampacity Rating | 6 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277 UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial ASTM B3, ASTM B8 NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for class 1 circuits. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. Flat Construction is NOT TC-ER rated. Pair cables are Black, Red and numbered. Triad cables are Black, Red, Blue and numbered. Colors repeats after 36 conductors. There are no Green or White conductors or stripes |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Power and Control Systems, Building Automation and Energy Management, Utility and Substation Wiring, Instrumentation and Process Control, Cable Tray Installations, Outdoor and Direct Burial. |
| Common Uses |
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| Weight per Foot | 0.162 lb |
Disclaimer: Application examples are for planning purposes only. Verify exact job specifications, local AHJ regulations, and NEC guidelines with a licensed engineer or electrician prior to installation.
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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An 18/15 VNTC Tray Cable is engineered to transmit low-voltage command signals, sensor data, communication relays, and control power in commercial and industrial environments. Having fifteen conductors allows contractors to run high-density multi-circuit control systems—such as extensive I/O drops, auxiliary control power, and multi-point logic loops—in a single efficient cable pull.
Following the ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 standard, the fifteen conductors inside this cable are colored Black (1), Red (2), Blue (3), Orange (4), Yellow (5), Brown (6), Red with Black Tracer (7), Blue with Black Tracer (8), Orange with Black Tracer (9), Yellow with Black Tracer (10), Brown with Black Tracer (11), Black with Red Tracer (12), Blue with Red Tracer (13), Orange with Red Tracer (14), and Yellow with Red Tracer (15). Note that per this specification standard, there are no green grounding wires or white neutral stripes.
Yes, absolutely. The dual-layer protection of the TFFN conductor insulation combined with the heavy-duty sunlight-resistant PVC jacket makes this cable fully approved for direct burial underground, as well as wet, dry, and outdoor installations.
"TC-ER" stands for Tray Cable - Exposed Run. Per the UL 1277 standard for Type TC-ER cable, this rating permits contractors to run the cable outside of protective cable trays in open air or joist pulls directly to machinery and control enclosures without transitioning into rigid conduit.
Yes. The black outer PVC jacket is explicitly rated as Sunlight Resistant per UL 1277, preventing the sheath from baking, cracking, or degrading under direct outdoor sunlight exposure.
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