UL2405

Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC Jacketed Cable | UL2405


UL2405 cable is fabricated from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket. It is multicore with options for 2 to 6 conductor wires. The conductor wires can be pair twisted or group stranded together. UL2405 compliant cable can be supplied on customize or standard base, in various gauge size, configuration, shielding option, designated insulation and jacket wall thickness.



What is UL2405?


UL2405 is an independent style number, as verified accurate to be a safety identification mark for cable with certain critical parameters fulfilled. A cable printed with marking content "UL2405" upon the jacket surface is to declare it is qualified to meet the corresponding safety requirement. UL2405 can be used as a factor of safety combination with other safety regulation, such as CSA, VDE, CCC, CE, etc.


Technical Specification


Nominal temperature rated: 80°C.

Nominal voltage rated: 300V.
Spark test: 3000V.
Fire resistant: Excellent.
Cold bend: -10°C for 1 hour, no observed cracking.
Dielectric strength: 2000 Vac for 1 minute without breakdown.

General application of UL2405

Electronic appliances.

Automotive industry.
Communication industry.
Manufacture industry.

Automation facilities.


Environmental and Safety


1. UL2405 complies with European Directive 2015/863/EU and 2011/65/EU, the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. 

2. UL2405 does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed on European Union's Reach 1907/2006/EC candidate list in excess of 0.1% mass.
3. Samples of UL2405 have been tested with standards EN 50525-1:2011 and verified in compliance with the council Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.


FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Is UL2405 good to be applied upon spiral cable?

A: UL2405 is safety mark for PVC jacketed cable, it can be applied to both straight and spiral cable. The advantage is price competitive, while shortage is its mediocre resilience after spiral coiling.


Q: Some suppliers tells us UL2405 can only be printed with flammability FT2. But we need VW-1 grade, can you do that?

A: Yes, it is confirmed workable to have UL2405 printed with VW-1 flammability grade. Please contact WCH Cable (sales@wchcable.com) to get a specific & formal quotation.

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