Arctic Ultraflex Blue®
Arctic Ultraflex Blue® wire is a premium-quality multipurpose industrial wire, specifically designed to provide unparalleled flexibility and durability in a variary of applications and severe conditions (‑55°C to 105°C).
Features & Applications
Cold Weather Flexibility and Proven Performance
‑55°C to 105°C
Rated and proven to work in extreme temperature ranges (-67°F to 221°F).
100% Copper
Absolutely no aluminum - We source only the finest quality copper conductor.
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Designed for performance in extreme temperature ranges (-67°F to 221°F)
Absolutely no aluminum - we source only the finest quality copper conductors for all our wire
UL Recognized as AWM (Appliance Wiring Material) universally compatible to many applications
Specifications & Properties
Class K Copper Stranded Construction Specifications
Stocked Sizes
| Stocked Size | Stocked Colors |
|---|---|
| 18 AWG | |
| 16 AWG | |
| 14 AWG | |
| 12 AWG | |
| 10 AWG | |
| 8 AWG | |
| 6 AWG | |
| 4 AWG | |
| 2 AWG | |
| 1 AWG | |
| 1/0 AWG | |
| 2/0 AWG | |
| 3/0 AWG | |
| 4/0 AWG | |
| 250 MCM | |
| 350 MCM* | |
| 500 MCM |
Insulation Properties
| Properties | Test Method | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (±.02) | ASTM D-792 | 1.30 |
| Durometer Shore “A” | (±.02) INST./15 seconds | ASTM D-2240 | 77/65 |
| Tensile Strength (60 mil) | ASTM D-412 | 2000 |
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D-412 | 300 |
| Brittle Point (C) | ASTM D-746 | -55°C |
| Oxygen Index % | ASTM D-2863 | 25.0 |
| Oil Aged 18 Hours @ 121°C | % Retention of Tensiles | UL Standard | 129% |
| Oil Aged 18 Hours @ 121°C | % Retention of Elongation | UL Standard | 72% |
| Air Aged 7 Days @ 136°C | % Retention of Tensiles | ASTM D412-80 | 109% |
| Air Aged 7 Days @ 136°C | % Retention of Elongation | ASTM D412-80 | 100% |
| Oil Aged 7 Days @ 60°C | % Retention of Tensiles | ASTM D412-80 | 124% |
| Oil Aged 7 Days @ 60°C | % Retention of Elongation | ASTM D412-80 | 89% |
| VW-1 Flame Test | UL Standard | Pass |
| Product Cold Bend Test | UL Standard | Pass |
| Voltage Rating | UL Standard | 600 |
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Documents & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
AWM stands for "Appliance Wiring Material," which is a program designated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) indicating that our wire meets specific safety and performance requirements for use in numerous internal wiring applications. AWM is a general standard with thousands of designated styles approved for use among thousands of unique applications.
By printing AWM on our wire, we carry an industry recognized third-party certification that our wire has been tested and proven to meet stringent safety, durability, and performance standards in various applications, including general industrial and commercial use.
100% Copper is utilized in all our conductors for utmost quality and conductivity - we sell absolutely no copper clad wire. We stand by our dedication to quality utilizing only the finest conductor constructions to ensure our wire remains at the peak of performance for industrial excellence.
Class K Stranding refers to the size and number of copper strands we use to construct our wire conductors. Our Class K construction uses 30 AWG copper strands to create our sizes. For more details on how many stands we put in each wire size, check out our Class K Conductors Table. Class K stranding contributes our wire's superior flexibility by flexing with our insulation and increases the conductivity of our by providing more strand surface area.
All of our 18 AWG to 10 AWG Arctic Ultraflex Blue® wire is stocked tin-plated for additional corrosion resistance. While we do not stock tin-plated Arctic Ultraflex Blue® conductor constructions in our larger wire sizes, they may be available upon special order - minimums apply. For a custom wire manufacturing request, click here.
Yes! Many of our marine customers prefer Arctic Ultraflex Blue® in their projects for its superior performance and installation-friendly construction. However, though Arctic Ultraflex Blue® is arctic-grade and certified for general internal equipment wiring, for inspected vessels and stringent marine code compliant applications, we recommend our boat cable rated Multi Listed Flexible Wire. For multiconductor marine applications, we also carry a marine code compliant multiconductor Premium Boat Cable available in round and flat configurations!
We designed Arctic Ultraflex Blue® and Arctic Superflex Blue® as a premium product for superior performance.
Premium TPE Insulation
We designed a revolutionary flexible yet durable TPE insulation blend that is designed to perform in harsh cold weather conditions. However, because of it's superior flexibility, Arctic Ultraflex Blue® has become the preferred premium flexible wire in nearly every industry among the most demanding wiring applications.
Class K Stranding
To complement our premium insulation blend, we construct our conductors with 100% copper in a 30 AWG Class K configuration. Using a collection of 30 AWG strands to construct our wire sizes, copper rods must be drawn out to 30 AWG and bunched together to create our conductor. For perspective, our 4/0 AWG construction has over 2000 strands! In addition, we utilize 100% copper stranding ensuring maximal conductivity and performance.
Stocked Gauges
Stocked Gauges
| Stocked Size | Stocked Colors |
|---|---|
| 18 AWG | |
| 16 AWG | |
| 14 AWG | |
| 12 AWG | |
| 10 AWG | |
| 8 AWG | |
| 6 AWG | |
| 4 AWG | |
| 2 AWG | |
| 1 AWG | |
| 1/0 AWG | |
| 2/0 AWG | |
| 3/0 AWG | |
| 4/0 AWG | |
| 250 MCM | |
| 350 MCM* | |
| 500 MCM |
Buy Arctic Ultraflex Blue® Online
All orders over $150 ship free within the USA & Alaska▵
Custom Cable Assemblies
Polar Wire builds cable assemblies with Arctic Ultraflex Blue® wire, using industry leading technology and processes. Our state-of-the-art equipment and assembling practices ensure our cables provide optimum mechanical durability and superior electrical performance. Polar Wire's manufacturing and distribution facilities are centrally located in the USA, and equipped to handle any volume of cables ranging from rapid sample prototyping to large-scale production.
Private Label Manufacturing
Do you require a special wire construction? Our wire manufacturing flexibility and supply chain leverage enables us to supply custom wire configurations to meet your application requirements. Contact us today for more information. Minimums apply.
Private Label Manufacturing Programs
Wire legend
Add your company name, product line, or any custom text to the wire legend.
colors & striping
Customize the colors and/or striping to meet your specifications.
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We manufacture wire to suit your needs. Ask us about supplying the wire you need. Minimums apply. Purchase samples of our wire on our online store.
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