UL1500 600 V 105 °C PVC Hook-Up Wire

UL1500 is a PVC-insulated hook-up wire manufactured by Xinya Electronic Co., Ltd. It is rated 600 V, 105 °C. It is supplied in 14 recorded constructions spanning 16–24 AWG, with an overall diameter of 2.1–3.1 mm, cut to the length you order.

UL1500 at a glance

• 16–24 AWG, across 14 listed constructions
• Both solid (single-strand) and stranded conductors are listed — 5 solid and 9 stranded
• Insulation wall 0.8–0.83 mm
• Overall diameter 2.1–3.1 mm
• Max. conductor resistance 14–94.2 Ω/km at 20 °C DC (roughly 4.3–28.7 Ω per 1,000 ft)
• Routine withstand test on every listed row: 2000 VAC, 1 min

How UL1500 compares with its nearest alternatives

UL1500 and UL1015 share the 600 V rating and 105 °C temperature rating. Overall diameter runs 2.1–3.1 mm for UL1500 against 1.9–12 mm for UL1015. UL1500 is the tighter of the two where harness space is limited. Insulation wall is 0.8–0.83 mm against 0.79–2 mm. Size coverage is 16–24 AWG against 2–30 AWG.

UL1500 and UL1316 share the 600 V rating and 105 °C temperature rating. Insulation wall is 0.8–0.83 mm against 0.38 mm. Size coverage is 16–24 AWG against 12–26 AWG.

Conductor construction and selection

Both conductor families are listed. Single-strand rows such as 1/0.511 at 24 AWG suit fixed routing and insulation-displacement termination, where the conductor is not flexed after installation. Stranded rows such as 11/0.16 at 24 AWG flex repeatedly and are the usual choice for hand-soldered harnesses and anything that has to follow a moving path. Conductor resistance is the same at a given size, so the choice between them is mechanical rather than electrical.

How to read the UL1500 table

“Insulation O.D. (mm)” is measured over the insulation, not over a jacket, tape or braid. Conductor resistance is stated at 20 °C DC per kilometre — divide by 3.281 for ohms per 1,000 ft. The withstand column is a routine production test applied to finished lengths, not a continuous working voltage.

Questions buyers ask about UL1500

Which sizes of UL1500 are available?

16–24 AWG, across the 14 constructions in the table below. Sizes outside the table can be quoted on request.

Can UL1500 be supplied in both solid and stranded conductor?

Yes. The documented range covers 14 constructions, of which 5 are single-strand and 9 are stranded. Give the construction, not only the AWG, when you request a quotation.

What overall diameter does UL1500 run to?

The documented range is 2.1–3.1 mm. Quote the size, not the style alone, when the diameter has to fit a specific gland, grommet or channel.