{"product_id":"18-4-tray-cable-tffn-pvc","title":"18\/4 VNTC Control Tray Cable Type TC-ER (TFFN PVC 600V)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An industrial-grade solution for low-voltage power distribution, complex automation arrays, multi-point control loops, and specialized signaling systems. Engineered as a flexible, multi-conductor Vinyl Nylon Tray Cable (VNTC), this unshielded 18 AWG 4-conductor line carries a Type TC-ER rating—allowing you to drop the heavy material overhead and intensive installation labor of traditional conduit piping runs.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy Installers Choose 18\/4 VNTC Tray Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 18 AWG 4-conductor cable is the field standard for balancing reliability with fast installation in automated environments. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 4-conductor layout is ideal for wiring setups requiring a dedicated power leg, neutral, ground, and signal line all bundled under a single rugged jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with 7-strand compressed bare copper cores, it features heat- and moisture-resistant TFFN insulation enclosed in a flame-retardant, UV-resistant black PVC jacket. Engineered to pass strict field inspections, it maintains a continuous 90°C dry thermal limit and provides rugged defense against industrial chemical washdowns, oils, and grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabor-Saving Exposed Run (ER) Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered and tested to meet the exact structural crush and physical impact thresholds of metal-clad (MC) armor cable. This code compliance allows installers to drop the cable out of overhead trays directly to field equipment without secondary conduit pipe housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible TFFN Core Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e The internal 18-gauge bare copper conductors feature tight Class B stranding to drastically increase bending flexibility, making long pulls through tight bends, raceways, and wire channels effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior Fire \u0026amp; Smoke Suppression:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully certified under rigorous vertical tray flame simulations. The self-extinguishing PVC outer jacket prevents fire from climbing floor-to-floor while maintaining incredibly low smoke-release metrics during an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeamless Indoor-to-Outdoor Transitions:\u003c\/b\u003e Carries certified \u003cb\u003eDirect Burial\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSunlight Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e print legends, meaning the exact same line can run from an indoor control panel, drop into an outdoor dirt trench, or sit exposed in open sunlight without degrading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications: 18 AWG 4-Conductor VNTC Tray Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Conductors (Unshielded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Annealed Stranded Bare Copper (ASTM B3 \u0026amp; B8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Stranding:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 Strands (Class B compressed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Color Code:\u003c\/b\u003e Black, Red, Blue, and Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e PVC with a slick Polyamide (Nylon) skin (Type TFFN \/ TFN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.015\" PVC + 0.004\" Nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Jacket Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Duty, Lead-Free, Flame-Retardant Black PVC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.045\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Outer Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.310 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet Cable Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 56 lbs per 1,000 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Bending Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.17 inches (7 x nominal OD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature Limits:\u003c\/b\u003e 90°C Dry \/ 75°C Wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmpacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; Certifications:\u003c\/b\u003e UL Listed Standard 1277 (Type TC or TC-ER-JP), UL 66 (TFN\/TFFN), UL 83, UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation, Flame Rated FT4 \/ IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU\/HR), NEC Article 336, Article 501, and Article 725 for Class 1 control circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCommon Applications for 18\/4 Unshielded Tray Cable\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18\/4 configuration is highly versatile and frequently utilized across commercial, industrial, and heavy residential control networks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3-Phase Low-Voltage Controls:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for wiring up low-horsepower 3-phase motor starters, relays, and industrial push-button stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Automation Systems (BAS):\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for advanced HVAC control networks requiring separate lines for power, common, send, and receive signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommercial Lighting \u0026amp; Relays:\u003c\/b\u003e Routinely used to link multi-zone architectural lighting control panels and low-voltage relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenerator Control Interconnects:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for routing the essential auxiliary, sensing, and battery charging lines between an automatic transfer switch (ATS) and a standby generator generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":52168255439162,"sku":"TCTFN18-4-250","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52168255471930,"sku":"TCTFN18-4-500","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":52168255504698,"sku":"TCTFN18-4-1K","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52168255537466,"sku":"TCTFN18-4-2500","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 ft. 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