UL3485 600 V 150 °C XLPE Hook-Up Wire

UL3485 is a XLPE-insulated hook-up wire manufactured by Xinya Electronic Co., Ltd. It is rated 600 V, 150 °C. It is supplied in 9 recorded constructions spanning 12–18 AWG, with an overall diameter of 3.2–4.6 mm, cut to the length you order.

UL3485 at a glance

• 12–18 AWG, across 9 listed constructions
• Both solid (single-strand) and stranded conductors are listed — 3 solid and 6 stranded
• Insulation wall 1.09–1.41 mm
• Overall diameter 3.2–4.6 mm
• Max. conductor resistance 5.64–23.2 Ω/km at 20 °C DC (roughly 1.7–7.1 Ω per 1,000 ft)
• Routine withstand test on every listed row: 2000 VAC, 1 min

How UL3485 compares with its nearest alternatives

UL3485 and UL3917 share the 600 V rating and XLPE insulation. The distinction is in maximum conductor temperature (150 °C against 125 °C). Overall diameter runs 3.2–4.6 mm for UL3485 against 2.5–4.1 mm for UL3917. UL3917 is the tighter of the two, so UL3485 is the option to take only when the larger diameter is acceptable. Insulation wall is 1.09–1.41 mm against 0.78–0.82 mm.

UL3485 and UL3289 share the 150 °C temperature rating and XLPE insulation. The distinction is in voltage rating (600 V against 600 V / 750 V). Overall diameter runs 3.2–4.6 mm for UL3485 against 1.9–5.05 mm for UL3289. UL3289 is the tighter of the two, so UL3485 is the option to take only when the larger diameter is acceptable. Insulation wall is 1.09–1.41 mm against 0.79–0.83 mm.

Conductor construction and selection

Both conductor families are listed. Single-strand rows such as 1/0.024 at 18 AWG suit fixed routing and insulation-displacement termination, where the conductor is not flexed after installation. Stranded rows such as 16/0.254 at 18 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 UL3485 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 UL3485

Which sizes of UL3485 are available?

12–18 AWG, across the 9 constructions in the table below. Sizes outside the table can be quoted on request.

Can UL3485 be supplied in both solid and stranded conductor?

Yes. The documented range covers 9 constructions, of which 3 are single-strand and 6 are stranded. Give the construction, not only the AWG, when you request a quotation.

What overall diameter does UL3485 run to?

The documented range is 3.2–4.6 mm. Quote the size, not the style alone, when the diameter has to fit a specific gland, grommet or channel.