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1242A

1242A - Instrumentation Cable (22 AWG, 300V)

Belden 1242A is a instrumentation cable designed for industrial instrumentation and control applications.

This cable features 4 conductors of 22 AWG, 1-strand bare copper conductors. Rated for 300V, the cable uses Polyethylene (PE) insulation and a Polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket, with 0.025-inch jacket thickness and insulation thickness of 0.018 inches. The cable operates up to 60C and is approved to NEC Type CM standards. Approximate weight is 16 lbs/MFT with Green/Red/Yellow/Black color coding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conductor size of Belden 1242A?

Belden 1242A features 22 AWG conductors.

What is the voltage rating of Belden 1242A?

This cable is rated for 300 volts.

What NEC type is Belden 1242A?

Belden 1242A is rated NEC Type CM.

1242A

Part Number

1242A

Attributes

No. of Cond.

4

Approx LBS/MFT

16

AWG Size

22

Color Code Chart

Green, Red, Yellow, Black

Cond. Material

Bare Copper

Conductor Stranding

solid

Insul. Material

Polyethylene (PE)

Jacket Material

Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

Jacket Thickness

0.025

Max. Temp

60C

NEC Type

CM

No. of Strands

1

Nom. Insul. Thick. (in)

0.018

Nom. O.D. of Cable (in)

0.154

UL Style

2094

Voltage

300