ALFA WIRE XTRA GUARD 1 MULTIPAIR FOIL SHIELD Extra-Premium Grade PVC Jacket for Extended Cable Life
Summary
Discover XTRAGUARD1 cable solutions, an extra-premium PVC jacket engineered for maximum durability and extended life in harsh environments. This highly trusted cable system features crucial UL and CSA compliance, offering unsurpassed flame and moisture resistance in demanding applications like medical electronics, industrial control, and point-of-sale systems. The technical manual covers a comprehensive range of specifications, including various AWG sizes, operating temperatures, voltage ratings (up to 300V), and detailed installation guidelines for professional technicians needing reliable performance and seamless cable routing.
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XTRA•GUARD® UL TYPE CM, AWM 2464 CSA CMG FT4
MULTIPAIR, FOIL SHIELD Ro HS COMPLIANT EXTRA-PREMIUM GRADE PVC JACKET FOR EXTENDED CABLE LIFE 300 VOLT
CHOOSE XTRA•GUARD 1FOR: Unsurpassed Flame and Moisture Resistance Fast, Easy Stripping of Insulation and Jacket UL Recognition, UL Listing and CSA Certification Flexible Cable Routing Requirements
XTRA•GUARD 1APPLICATIONS: 24 AWG (0,23mm2), 7/32 (7x0,20mm), Insulation Thickness: 0.010" (0,25mm)
EIA RS 232C Interface (24, 22 AWG) XTRA•GUARD No. of Jacket Thickness Nominal Diameter
High Technology Applications in Controlled Environments Part No. Pairs Inches mm Inches mm
Medical Electronics
Point-Of-Sale Equipment 5492C 0.032 0,81 0.21 5,2
Computer Peripherals 5493C 0.032 0,81 0.23 5,9 5494C 0.032 0,81 0.25 6,5
Industrial Process Controls
CHARACTERISTICS 5499C 0.032 0,81 0.34 8,5
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
–20°C to 80°C – AWM 5499/19C 0.032 0,81 0.44 11,2
–20°C to 75°C – CM 5499/27C 0.032 0,81 0.50 12,8
VOLTAGE RATING: 300 Volt 22 AWG (0,35mm2), 7/30 (7x0,25mm), Insulation Thickness: 0.010" (0,25mm) COLOR DESCRIPTION: XTRA•GUARD No. of Jacket Thickness Nominal Diameter
Color Code: 24, 22 AWG Chart Page 374, Part No. Pairs Inches mm Inches mm
20, AWG Chart A Page 374 5481C 0.032 0,81 0.18 4,6
Jacket Colors: Gray, Black 5482C 0.032 0,81 0.23 5,8 5483C 0.032 0,81 0.25 6,5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 5484C 0.032 0,81 0.27 7,0
Conductor: Stranded Tinned Copper 5485C 0.032 0,81 0.29 7,4 5486C 0.032 0,81 0.32 8,0
Insulation: Color-Coded Premium PVC
Shield: Aluminum/Polyester Foil Facing In with
Stranded Tinned Copper Drain Wire Equal in Size to 5489/15C 0.032 0,81 0.45 11,4
Insulated Conductors of Cable 5489/19C 0.032 0,81 0.49 12,5 5489/27C 0.053 1,35 0.62 15,7
Nylon Rip Cord for Ease of Jacket Stripping Jacket: Premium PVC
20 AWG (0,56mm2), 7/28 (7x0,32mm), Insulation Thickness: 0.017" (0,43mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
XTRA•GUARD No. of Jacket Thickness Nominal Diameter
UL Type CM, AWM Style 2464 Part No. Pairs Inches mm Inches mm CSA CMG FT4
Passes UL VW-1 Flame Test
Passes CSA FT4 Flame Test 5456C 0.032 0,81 0.43 10,7
Ro HS Compliant 5459C 0.032 0,81 0.50 12,5 5459/12C 0.032 0,81 0.56 13,5 5459/19C 0.053 1,35 0.70 17,8
AVAILABILITY 18 AWG (0,81mm2), 16/30 (16x0,25mm), Insulation Thickness: 0.017" (0,43mm) In Stock: Gray 100 ft (30,5m), 500 ft (152m) and No. of Jacket Thickness Nominal Diameter
XTRA•GUARD 1000 ft (305m) put-ups Part No. Pairs Inches mm Inches mm
Made-To-Order: Black, 1000 ft (305m) minimum
FIT® TUBING RECOMMENDATION FIT®-221 General Purpose, Irradiated Polyolefin (See Page 114 for Product Specifications) FIT®-321 Medium Wall, Adhesive Lined, Irradiated Polyolefin (See Page 121 for Product Specifications)
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Manual Details
| Brand | ALFA |
|---|---|
| Pages | 1 |
| File Size | 94.70 KB |
| Published | May 13, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does XTRA•GUARD1 meet stringent safety and compliance standards?
Yes, it is UL Listed, CSA Certified, RoHS Compliant, and passes the UL VW-1 Flame Test.
What voltage rating does this cable component have?
The listed Voltage Rating for this product line is 300 Volt.
How can I make stripping the cable jacket easier?
The cables are supplied with a Nylon Rip Cord for ease of jacket stripping.