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cable markings and standards

cable markings and standards

cable markings and standards

(OP)
I have a cable marked 'E119932' and 'AWM STYLE 20276' with a UL Recognized mark and 'VW-1'.  Can anyone tell me where I can locate the standards that these marks are referring to?  

Google only shows me other cables that meet these specs (lots of RS-232 and SCSI cables).   

Who is AWM anymore anyway?  

Thanks,

RE: cable markings and standards

(OP)
Ah, a few pieces of the puzzle from the Underwrites Laboratories web-page.  It looks like these are part of UL-758:  

AWM - Appliance Wiring Material

VW-1 - manufacturer gets monthly inspections

20276 - some form of 'multi-conductor thermoplastic insulated  and jacketed wire'.  That makes sense; this is an HDMI cable with 15 conductors (and four shields).  


I don't see anything about the 'E' marking.  Is that an EU marking?  

RE: cable markings and standards

The # E119932 is the UL file # for COPARTNER TECHNOLOGY CORP the manufacturer
AWM is Appliance Wiring Material
20276 is the type of cable
VW-1 means that it passes the UL vertical flame test

RE: cable markings and standards

(OP)
Thanks X!  I'll have to check out CTC.  

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