18/2 Flat VNTC Control Tray Cable (TFFN PVC 600V)

“An efficient, space-saving design engineered for low-profile industrial automation panels, signal monitoring loops, and commercial communication infrastructure.”

Engineered for Tight Spaces and Rugged Environments

When wiring tight enclosures, machine stations, or packed trays, space equals efficiency. The 18/2 Flat VNTC balances an ultra-low profile with industrial-grade durability. Featuring stranded copper TFFN conductors encased in a flame-retardant, UV-resistant PVC jacket, its parallel flat design completely eliminates internal cable twisting, maximizes airflow, and slashes installation time.

• Versatile Routing Approvals: Fully code-compliant for deployment in open-air trays, supported by messenger wire, pulled through structural conduits, or laid in deep under-floor ducts.

• Direct Burial & Outdoor Rated: Built with a sunlight-resistant, moisture-proof outer shield that permits direct underground trenching and exposed outdoor installation.

• Ultra-Low Profile Flat Architecture: Built with a parallel conductor setup that drastically reduces vertical clearance requirements, allowing for maximum nesting efficiency inside shallow structural trays or surface raceways.

• Premium High-Flex TFFN Cores: Individual conductors feature fine copper stranding to deliver superior bend radii and defend control circuits against physical fatigue from machinery vibration.
  

Please Note that Flat Construction is NOT TC-ER rated under National Electrical Code standards and must remain supported inside trays, conduits, or raceways.

Technical Specifications: 18/2 Flat VNTC Control Tray Cable

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW

• Conductor Configuration: 2 Conductors (Parallel Flat Geometry, Unshielded)

• Conductor Size: 18 AWG

• Conductor Material: Fully annealed bare copper Class B compressed strand per ASTM B3 and B8

• Conductor Insulation: Heat & Moisture Resistant PVC with a Polyamide Nylon Outer Skin (Type TFFN)

• Conductor Color Coding: Black and Red

• Outer Jacket Material: Flame-Retardant, Sunlight-Resistant Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

• Voltage Threshold: 600 Volts

• Thermal Range Limits: 90C Dry / 75C Wet Exposure

• Ampacity Performance: 6 Amps (@ 90C Continuous Load)
  

• UL Listings & Code Compliances: UL 66, UL 83, UL1277 UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial ASTM B3, ASTM B8 NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for class 1 circuits.

Common Applications for 18/2 Flat Control Tray Cable

• Industrial Automation & PLC Signaling: The trade benchmark for routing dedicated data inputs, automated sensor lines, and emergency stop arrays back to central programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Space-Restricted Surface Raceways: Ideal for multi-wire signaling runs inside shallow metal raceways, office baseboard tracks, and low-clearance perimeter channels.

• Commercial Building Automation: Deployed heavily to wire institutional lighting grids, localized smart thermostats, ventilation dampeners, and terminal control units.

• Hazardous Environment Infrastructure: Fully certified by the National Electrical Code for safe deployment inside Class 1, Division 2 chemical processing facilities and industrial spray booths.

Technical Note:All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyers responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.

Flat Construction is NOT TC-ER rated. Pair cables are Black, Red and numbered. Triad cables are Black, Red, Blue and numbered. Colors repeats after 36 conductors. There are no Green or White conductors or stripes