18 AWG 4C SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable

Parent SKU :  SPOS-XLCPE-18-4C

SKU :  SPOS-XLCPE-18-4C-250

SHIELDED TRAY CABLE • 600V • XLPE/CPE • TC-ER • DIRECT BURIAL
Wire Size 18 AWG
Conductor Material Tinned Copper
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
Weight per Foot 0.171 lb

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Priority Wire & Cable's SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable is engineered for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in demanding commercial and industrial environments, offering superior performance in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils. Its robust construction features fully annealed tinned copper Class B stranded conductors, flame-retardant XLPE insulation, and a flame and sunlight resistant black CPE jacket, providing excellent heat, moisture, and chemical resistance. This cable is UL Listed as TC-ER and approved for Direct Burial, making it a versatile solution for both permanent and temporary installations.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Conductor Advantage: Fully annealed tinned copper Class B stranded conductors provide superior conductivity and enhanced corrosion resistance.
  • Jacket Protection: Flame and sunlight resistant black Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket offers robust defense against environmental stressors, chemicals, and oils.
  • Environmental Endurance: Rated for 90°C wet or dry and approved for direct burial, ensuring reliable performance in diverse temperature and moisture conditions.
  • Electrical Performance: 600V rated for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits, suitable for demanding industrial applications.
  • Standards Compliance: UL Listed as TC-ER and approved for Direct Burial, Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, offering versatile installation options.
  • Construction Detail: Features individual pair shielding with overall Aluminum/Mylar Tape and a tinned copper drain wire for excellent EMI protection and signal integrity.

Technical Specifications

Engineering Overview

  • Voltage Rating: 600V
  • Conductor Material: Tinned Copper (4 conductors, 18 AWG, 7 wires)
  • Insulation Material: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE), 0.030 in. / 0.76 mm nominal thickness
  • Jacket Material: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
  • Outside Diameter: 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
  • Approximate Net Weight: 171 lbs / 1,000 ft (254 kg/km)
  • Temperature Rating: 90°C wet or dry
  • Approvals & Compliance: UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277, NEC Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations, UL approved for Direct Burial, UL approved for Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, UL 1581, UL 1202 (FT-4), ICEA T-29-520, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS II Compliant, REACH Compliant
  • Common Applications: Primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments such as utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants. It is suitable for installation in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils.

(Note: All values are nominal and subject to correction.)

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Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 18 AWG
Conductor Material Tinned Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
Conductor Count 4
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Indoor/Outdoor Rating Indoor/Outdoor
Flexibility Rating Good
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90°C wet or dry
Standards UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277, NEC Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations, UL approved for Direct Burial, UL approved for Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, UL 1581, UL 1202 (FT-4), ICEA T-29-520, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS II Compliant, REACH Compliant
Other Certifications UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277Approved for Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations per NECUL 1581UL 1202 (FT-4)ICEA T-29-520ICEA S-73-532
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsPrimarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments such as utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants. It is suitable for installation in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils.
Common Uses
  • Industrial Control Systems: Powering and controlling machinery in factories and processing plants.Utility Substations: Providing reliable signal and communication lines in power generation and distribution facilities.Chemical and Fertilizer Plants: Ensuring safe operation in environments exposed to chemicals and oils.Nuclear Plants: Critical for control and instrumentation circuits where reliability and resistance are paramount.Direct Burial Applications: Suitable for underground installations
  • reducing the need for conduit.Commercial Lighting Circuits: Supplying power and control to lighting systems in large commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.171 lb

Real World Applications

Real World Applications
  • Industrial Control Systems: Powering and controlling machinery in factories and processing plants.
  • Utility Substations: Providing reliable signal and communication lines in power generation and distribution facilities.
  • Chemical and Fertilizer Plants: Ensuring safe operation in environments exposed to chemicals and oils.
  • Nuclear Plants: Critical for control and instrumentation circuits where reliability and resistance are paramount.
  • Direct Burial Applications: Suitable for underground installations, reducing the need for conduit.
  • Commercial Lighting Circuits: Supplying power and control to lighting systems in large commercial buildings.

Real-world application examples are provided for educational and general planning purposes only. Project requirements vary based on system design, environmental factors, and local codes. Buyers and specifiers are responsible for verifying that all materials meet exact job specifications and comply with NEC and local electrical regulations. Always consult with a licensed electrician prior to installation.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

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 Shipping

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).

Returns

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.

18 AWG 4C SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable

Parent SKU :  SPOS-XLCPE-18-4C

SKU :  SPOS-XLCPE-18-4C-250

SHIELDED TRAY CABLE • 600V • XLPE/CPE • TC-ER • DIRECT BURIAL
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Priority Wire & Cable's SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable is engineered for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in demanding commercial and industrial environments, offering superior performance in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils. Its robust construction features fully annealed tinned copper Class B stranded conductors, flame-retardant XLPE insulation, and a flame and sunlight resistant black CPE jacket, providing excellent heat, moisture, and chemical resistance. This cable is UL Listed as TC-ER and approved for Direct Burial, making it a versatile solution for both permanent and temporary installations.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Conductor Advantage: Fully annealed tinned copper Class B stranded conductors provide superior conductivity and enhanced corrosion resistance.
  • Jacket Protection: Flame and sunlight resistant black Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket offers robust defense against environmental stressors, chemicals, and oils.
  • Environmental Endurance: Rated for 90°C wet or dry and approved for direct burial, ensuring reliable performance in diverse temperature and moisture conditions.
  • Electrical Performance: 600V rated for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits, suitable for demanding industrial applications.
  • Standards Compliance: UL Listed as TC-ER and approved for Direct Burial, Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, offering versatile installation options.
  • Construction Detail: Features individual pair shielding with overall Aluminum/Mylar Tape and a tinned copper drain wire for excellent EMI protection and signal integrity.

Technical Specifications

Engineering Overview

  • Voltage Rating: 600V
  • Conductor Material: Tinned Copper (4 conductors, 18 AWG, 7 wires)
  • Insulation Material: Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE), 0.030 in. / 0.76 mm nominal thickness
  • Jacket Material: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
  • Outside Diameter: 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
  • Approximate Net Weight: 171 lbs / 1,000 ft (254 kg/km)
  • Temperature Rating: 90°C wet or dry
  • Approvals & Compliance: UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277, NEC Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations, UL approved for Direct Burial, UL approved for Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, UL 1581, UL 1202 (FT-4), ICEA T-29-520, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS II Compliant, REACH Compliant
  • Common Applications: Primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments such as utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants. It is suitable for installation in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils.

(Note: All values are nominal and subject to correction.)

See Full Specifications

See Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 18 AWG
Conductor Material Tinned Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
Conductor Count 4
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Indoor/Outdoor Rating Indoor/Outdoor
Flexibility Rating Good
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90°C wet or dry
Standards UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277, NEC Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations, UL approved for Direct Burial, UL approved for Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, UL 1581, UL 1202 (FT-4), ICEA T-29-520, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS II Compliant, REACH Compliant
Other Certifications UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277 Approved for Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations per NEC UL 1581 UL 1202 (FT-4) ICEA T-29-520 ICEA S-73-532
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsPrimarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments such as utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants. It is suitable for installation in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils.
Common Uses
  • Industrial Control Systems: Powering and controlling machinery in factories and processing plants. Utility Substations: Providing reliable signal and communication lines in power generation and distribution facilities. Chemical and Fertilizer Plants: Ensuring safe operation in environments exposed to chemicals and oils. Nuclear Plants: Critical for control and instrumentation circuits where reliability and resistance are paramount. Direct Burial Applications: Suitable for underground installations
  • reducing the need for conduit. Commercial Lighting Circuits: Supplying power and control to lighting systems in large commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.171 lb

Real World Applications

Real World Applications
  • Industrial Control Systems: Powering and controlling machinery in factories and processing plants.
  • Utility Substations: Providing reliable signal and communication lines in power generation and distribution facilities.
  • Chemical and Fertilizer Plants: Ensuring safe operation in environments exposed to chemicals and oils.
  • Nuclear Plants: Critical for control and instrumentation circuits where reliability and resistance are paramount.
  • Direct Burial Applications: Suitable for underground installations, reducing the need for conduit.
  • Commercial Lighting Circuits: Supplying power and control to lighting systems in large commercial buildings.

Real-world application examples are provided for educational and general planning purposes only. Project requirements vary based on system design, environmental factors, and local codes. Buyers and specifiers are responsible for verifying that all materials meet exact job specifications and comply with NEC and local electrical regulations. Always consult with a licensed electrician prior to installation.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

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 Shipping

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).

Returns

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.

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 18 AWG
Conductor Material Tinned Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.548 in. / 13.92 mm
Conductor Count 4
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Indoor/Outdoor Rating Indoor/Outdoor
Flexibility Rating Good
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90°C wet or dry
Standards UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277, NEC Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations, UL approved for Direct Burial, UL approved for Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, UL 1581, UL 1202 (FT-4), ICEA T-29-520, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS II Compliant, REACH Compliant
Other Certifications UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277 Approved for Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations per NEC UL 1581 UL 1202 (FT-4) ICEA T-29-520 ICEA S-73-532
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsPrimarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments such as utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants. It is suitable for installation in wet or dry locations and areas exposed to chemicals and oils.
Common Uses
  • Industrial Control Systems: Powering and controlling machinery in factories and processing plants. Utility Substations: Providing reliable signal and communication lines in power generation and distribution facilities. Chemical and Fertilizer Plants: Ensuring safe operation in environments exposed to chemicals and oils. Nuclear Plants: Critical for control and instrumentation circuits where reliability and resistance are paramount. Direct Burial Applications: Suitable for underground installations
  • reducing the need for conduit. Commercial Lighting Circuits: Supplying power and control to lighting systems in large commercial buildings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.171 lb

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This cable is primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments. It is ideal for applications in utility generating stations, substations, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, and nuclear plants, offering reliable performance in harsh conditions.

Per NEC Article 310, a 18 AWG SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable rated at 90°C wet or dry has an ampacity per the governing NEC table in a 90°C environment. Always verify temperature derating factors and local electrical codes for your specific installation environment.

Yes. This cable is UL approved for Direct Burial, Sunlight and Oil Res I & II Resistant applications, and is rated for 90°C wet or dry locations, making it suitable for outdoor and wet environments.

Yes. This cable is UL Listed as TC-ER per UL Standard 1277 for tray cables with 3+ conductors and approved for Class 1 Division 2 industrial hazardous locations per NEC.

  • TC-ER (Tray Cable - Exposed Run): Allows for installation in cable trays and exposed runs, eliminating the need for conduit in many applications.
  • Direct Burial: Approved for direct burial, offering a cost-effective and labor-saving installation method underground.

Why it matters on the jobsite: These ratings mean the cable can be installed in a variety of permanent applications, reducing material and labor costs while meeting stringent safety and performance standards.

SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable features Class B stranded conductors for good flexibility. With a minimum bending radius rating of 7 times the overall diameter (0.548" OD), this cable requires an absolute minimum bending radius of 3.29 inches (84 mm) for safe installation.

Yes! Wire America supplies 18 AWG SPOS XLPE/CPE 600V Shielded Tray Cable custom cut-to-length by the foot with zero cut fees, so you only pay for the exact footage your jobsite requires. Full master reels are also available for major industrial projects.

SPOS XLPE/CPE Shielded Tray Cable is specifically designed for instrumentation and control applications requiring shielding and robust environmental resistance.

  • SPOS XLPE/CPE Shielded Tray Cable: Features individual pair shielding with overall shielding, XLPE insulation, and a CPE jacket, making it ideal for signal integrity in harsh industrial environments, direct burial, and exposed runs.
  • Unshielded Tray Cable (e.g., THHN/THWN in conduit): Lacks the shielding necessary for sensitive signal applications and typically requires conduit for protection, increasing installation costs and complexity.

Most custom cut-to-length orders and full master reels are processed and shipped within 1-2 business days to keep your jobsite on schedule. Our standard inventory includes:

  • 18 AWG in 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24 conductor counts
  • 16 AWG in 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 24 conductor counts

Need a custom cut or material expedited to a jobsite? Contact our sales team for an instant quote as we are happy to help you and your project!

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