Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ Single Conductor Wire and Cable
Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ 10 AWG to 18 AWG Single Conductor Wire features electro-tinned fine copper stranding for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. 10 to 18 AWG is sold in 100- and 500-foot spools, as well as packaged in shorter lengths of 10 to 35 feet (depending on gauge). Available in a range of colors for easy identification and coding of wiring installations.
Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ 8 AWG to 500 MCM Single Conductor Cable is sold by the foot (coiled in increments of up to 100 feet, and spooled in longer lengths.) Standard colors include Black, Red, Blue, White, Green, Green/Yellow striped, and Green/Orange striped. See the wire color chart on the specifications pdf for availability.
Custom colors and striping are available on request. Minimums may apply. Bulk quantities available on request.
Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ Properties and Specifications
Working With the Code
UL 508A Industrial Control Panels paragraph 29.2.1 dictates what conductors may be used for connection of industrial control panels:
…All internal wiring of power circuits shall have a temperature rating of 90°C (194°F) minimum and shall be one of the following:
a) Machine tool wire (MTW) that complies with the Standard for Machine Tool Wire and Cable, UL 1063, flexing of Class K type machine tool wires and cables shall be installed in accordance with 29.3.11
Polar Wire provides MTW conductors. Note the special requirements for fine stranded conductors (Flexing or Class K).
b) Thermoset insulated wire that complies with the Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 44
c) Thermoplastic insulated wire that complies with the Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 83
d) Appliance wire material (AWM) that complies with the Standard for Appliance Wiring Material, UL 758; or
Polar Wire provides AWM conductors.
e) Welding Cable installed in accordance with 29.3.11.
Polar Wire provides Welding Cable. Welding cable is defined by ICEA and usually listed and marked as RHW. Welding cable listed as RHW is commonly used as connections between battery terminals, battery chargers, and uninterruptable power systems (UPS).
Polar Wire Products, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer
of Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ Premier Arctic Grade Wire
- Rated and proven to work in extreme temperature ranges of ‑55°C to 105°C
- Finely stranded Class K copper construction for superior flexibility
- Resists oil, gasoline, sunlight, salt water, acids, and chemicals
- High abrasion resistance
- Can be used in most 600 volt applications, including those approved under NEC article 400 and associated articles
- UL listed as AWM (Appliance Wiring Material)
- Fully recyclable
- Available in multiple colors and configurations
- Custom colors and striping available on request. Minimums may apply.
Applications
- UL 508A Industrial control panels
- Machine tool wiring
- Internal wiring of appliances and equipment
- Inverter cables and wiring
- Load banks
- Motor leads
- Welding cable
- Marine, RV and automotive wiring
- Batteries and chargers
- Power hookup cable
