UL 1056 Refrigeration Wire 14 AWG — 105°C Maximum, 600 Vac, Heavy-Wall PVC for Compressor Environments
UL 1056 in 14 AWG is a stranded single-conductor wire with extruded PVC insulation, rated 105°C maximum at 600 Vac, specifically recognised for internal wiring of indoor and outdoor refrigerating equipment. At 14 AWG, it suits the motor lead and power feed circuits inside hermetic and semi-hermetic compressor assemblies where sustained elevated temperatures and occasional refrigerant oil exposure make a 105°C-rated, oil-optional wire the correct component choice. CableApex supplies this size as a UL Recognized Component — file on record.
Temperature Rating and Oil Options at a Glance
| Configuration | Temperature | Voltage | Oil Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 105°C maximum | 600 Vac | — |
| Oil option A | 60°C in oil | 600 Vac | Oil resistant 60°C |
| Oil option B | 80°C in oil | 600 Vac | Oil resistant 80°C |
UL 1056 14 AWG Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| UL Style | 1056 — single conductor with extruded insulation |
| Temperature Rating | 105°C maximum |
| Voltage Rating | 600 Vac |
| Conductor | 14 AWG, stranded only (style range 20–10 AWG stranded) |
| Insulation | Extruded PVC, 60 mils minimum average thickness, 54 mils minimum at any point |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal flame; VW-1 vertical flame test available |
| Oil Rating | Optional — 60°C or 80°C oil resistant |
| UL Recognition | UL Recognized Component — file on record |
| Marking | Per UL Subject 758 marking requirements |
| Permitted Use | Internal wiring of indoor or outdoor refrigerating equipment |
| RoHS / REACH | Documentation available on request |
Applications
Within its permitted use — internal wiring of indoor or outdoor refrigerating equipment — UL 1056 14 AWG suits motor lead connections, compressor power feeds and internal control wiring in residential refrigerators, commercial display cases and outdoor condensing units where wiring passes through zones approaching or reaching 105°C and the circuit voltage is within 600 Vac. Where the wire also contacts refrigerant oil, specify the 60°C or 80°C oil option at time of order. For applications outside refrigerating equipment internal wiring, confirm application suitability before specifying.
Key Features
- 105°C maximum — handles compressor-adjacent elevated temperatures
- Heavy PVC wall: 60 mils average, 54 mils minimum at 14 AWG
- Optional 60°C or 80°C oil resistant rating for compressor oil exposure
- Stranded construction for vibration resistance in compressor installations
- Horizontal flame; VW-1 vertical flame test available
- UL Recognized Component — file on record
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Related UL styles: UL 1015 PVC Wire (600 Vac general appliance) · UL 1032 PVC Wire (1000 Vac / 1200 Vdc) · UL 1056 16 AWG Refrigeration Wire
