UL 1032 Internal Wiring Wire 16 AWG — Extruded PVC, 1200 Vdc / 1000 Vac, 90°C Maximum
UL 1032 in 16 AWG is a single-conductor appliance wiring material with extruded PVC insulation, rated 1200 Vdc and/or 1000 Vac at 90°C maximum. CableApex supplies this size for DC internal circuits of appliances where a 600 V style is insufficient, with solid or stranded conductor and an optional 60°C or 80°C oil rating.

UL 1032 16 AWG Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| UL Style | 1032 — single conductor with extruded insulation |
| Temperature Rating | 90°C maximum |
| Voltage Rating | 1200 Vdc and/or 1000 Vac |
| Conductor | 16 AWG, solid or stranded (style range 30 AWG–2000 kcmil) |
| Insulation | Extruded PVC, 30 mils minimum average thickness, 27 mils minimum at any point |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal flame |
| Oil Rating | Optional — 60°C or 80°C oil |
| Optional Constructions | Extruded PVC covering (5 mils min at any point, 40 mils max); shield; extruded PVC jacket (30 mils min average, 23 mils min at any point) |
| UL Recognition | UL Recognized Component — file on record |
| Marking | Per UL Subject 758 marking requirements |
| Permitted Use | Internal wiring of appliances; tags may indicate 3500 V peak — for electronic use only |
| RoHS / REACH | Documentation available on request |
UL 1032 Insulation Wall Thickness by Conductor Size
| Conductor Size | Min Average Thickness | Min at Any Point |
|---|---|---|
| 30–9 AWG (this page: 16 AWG) | 30 mils | 27 mils |
| 8 AWG | 45 mils | 40 mils |
| 7–2 AWG | 60 mils | 54 mils |
| 1–4/0 AWG | 80 mils | 72 mils |
| 250–500 kcmil | 95 mils | 86 mils |
| 550–1000 kcmil | 110 mils | 99 mils |
| 1100–2000 kcmil | 125 mils | 112 mils |
Applications
Within its permitted use — internal wiring of appliances — UL 1032 16 AWG suits DC internal circuits up to 1200 Vdc and AC internal circuits up to 1000 Vac inside household and commercial appliances, including internal electronic circuits where the tag marking 3500 V peak — for electronic use only applies. Specify the optional 60°C or 80°C oil rating where oil exposure occurs inside the appliance. For applications outside internal appliance wiring, confirm application suitability before specifying.
Key Features
- 1200 Vdc rating for DC internal circuits
- Dual rating: 1000 Vac and/or 1200 Vdc, 90°C maximum
- Extruded PVC wall: 30 mils minimum average at 16 AWG
- Horizontal flame rated; optional 60°C / 80°C oil rating
- Optional covering, shield and jacket constructions
- UL Recognized Component — file on record
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Related UL styles: UL 10269 PVC Wire (1000 V / 1250 Vdc) · UL 1015 PVC Wire (600 V) · UL 1569 PVC Wire (300 V)




