What is UL2990?
UL2990 is a safety verified number of multi-core cable, jacketed by PVC. Its jacket material, Polyvinyl Chloride, is a cheap extruded material in the market. UL2990 is widely used for internal and external wiring of electronic equipment and appliance.
What is the purpose of UL2990?
UL2990 is regulated with a low voltage 30V. It is suitable for purpose of external interconnection of various machine and device. The low voltage makes it safe and convenient for operation.
What is UL2990 called?
UL2990 is well known as a kind of PVC Cable. Someone calls it UL2990 cable or even UL2990 simply. UL2990 can be placed to specific machine to be coiled and heated as spiral cable. For that, people call it UL2990 spiral cable.
What is the difference between UL2990 and PVC Cable?
UL2990 is a kind of safety verified number, referring to a economic PVC cable. While PVC Cable means a wide range of cables which are insulated or sheathed by Polyvinyl Chloride PVC.
Technical Parameters
- Style number: UL2990
- UL safety test: passed
- Rated temperature: 80°C
- Rated voltage: 30V
- Insulation resistance: 10M ohm / km.
- CSA type: I/II, A
Cable Structure
- Conductor material: Highly pure copper wire strands.
- Insulation material: Polyvinyl Chloride PVC.
- Jacket material: Polyvinyl Chloride PVC.
- Screen shield material: pure tinned copper strands, optional.
Specification
| Style Number | Insulation Thickness | Sheath Thickness | Conductor Size | Cores |
| UL2990 | 0.23mm | 0.76mm | 40AWG Minimum | 50C Maximum |
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: I am looking for a computer cable. Is this UL2990 suitable for the work?
Answer: UL2990 is rated with a low voltage for safety use, and it is suitable for the corresponding computer interconnection. Its jacket can be printed with mark as Low Voltage Computer Cable.
Question 2: Can the cable UL2990 be made with braided shield?
Answer: Yes. The cable UL2990 can be made with braided shield. Usually its coverage to be applied is 65%. You can also require it to be with your designated coverage.
Question 3: What is the price of shielded UL2990?
Answer: You can send inquiry to our customer service staff, stating the required detailed specification, including conductor size, core quantity, any designated shied, ect. Our colleague will reply you a specific quotation shortly.