UL AWM Style 1015 / 8–14 AWG — Larger-Gauge Stranded PVC Wire for Protected Internal Wiring
This page covers selected larger-gauge stranded constructions of UL AWM Style 1015: 14 AWG, 12 AWG, 10 AWG, and 8 AWG. A general UL 1015 Style overview covering the full 30 AWG–2000 kcmil range is available on the UL AWM 1015 product page. This page is for buyers specifying stranded PVC hook-up wire in the 8–14 AWG conductor range for protected appliance internal wiring, where conductor cross-section and insulation wall thickness at this gauge class are the primary procurement considerations. CableApex supplies UL AWM Style 1015 from factory production. UL AWM Style 1015 documentation is available for confirmed constructions on request.
Insulation Wall Thickness Steps at 8–14 AWG — What Changes and Why It Matters
A key engineering distinction within this AWG range is that UL Style 1015 specifies two separate insulation wall thickness classes for the 8–14 AWG conductor sizes covered on this page. At 14, 12, and 10 AWG — all within the 30–9 AWG Style group — the minimum average insulation wall is 30 mils (0.76 mm). At 8 AWG, the conductor falls into the 8–7 AWG Style group, and the minimum average wall steps up to 45 mils (1.14 mm). This step-up affects finished outer diameter, connector compatibility, and cable channel routing space. Buyers specifying a mix of AWG sizes across 10 AWG and 8 AWG in the same assembly should confirm the OD difference against their connector and routing hardware before placing an order.
UL AWM Style 1015 — Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value per UL Style 1015 File |
|---|---|
| UL AWM Style | 1015 |
| UL Subject / Section | 758, Section 1 |
| Temperature Rating | 80°C / 90°C / 105°C maximum (marketed: 105°C) |
| Voltage Rating | 600 Vac / 750 Vdc |
| Conductor Range (this page) | 8 AWG – 14 AWG, stranded |
| Full Style AWG Range | 30 AWG – 2000 kcmil, solid or stranded |
| Insulation Material | Extruded PVC |
| Wall Thickness (30–9 AWG group: 14, 12, 10 AWG) | 30 mils (0.76 mm) min avg / 27 mils (0.69 mm) min at any point |
| Wall Thickness (8–7 AWG group: 8 AWG) | 45 mils (1.14 mm) min avg / 40 mils (1.02 mm) min at any point |
| Optional Oil Resistance | 60°C or 80°C oil-resistant grade — optional, confirm at order |
| Conductor | Stranded copper; bare or tinned (confirm at order) |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal flame; VW-1 vertical flame test available |
| UL Recognition | UL Recognized Component — file on record |
| Permitted Use (per UL Style file) | Internal wiring of appliances; tags may indicate 2,500V peak — for electronic use only |
| Colour Options | Red, black, white, yellow, blue, green, brown, grey; custom on request |
| RoHS / REACH | Documentation available on request, where applicable |
Typical Construction Data — 8 AWG to 14 AWG Selected Factory Constructions
The table below shows selected typical factory-supplied stranded constructions for the four AWG sizes covered on this page. These values are factory construction data, not universal UL Style 1015 requirements. Note the insulation thickness step-up at 8 AWG versus 10–14 AWG, reflecting the different UL Style insulation wall class. Final conductor stranding, insulation dimensions, outer diameter, resistance, colour, marking, reel format, and documentation depend on the confirmed order specification.
| Gauge (AWG) | Stranding (No./mm) | Wall Thickness (mm, typical) | UL Wall Group | Approx. OD (mm) | Max Resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 AWG | 41/0.254 | 0.80 | 30–9 AWG (30 mils min) | ~3.50 | 8.96 |
| 12 AWG | 65/0.254 | 0.80 | 30–9 AWG (30 mils min) | ~4.00 | 5.64 |
| 10 AWG | 105/0.254 | 0.80 | 30–9 AWG (30 mils min) | ~4.80 | 3.54 |
| 8 AWG | 168/0.254 | 1.14 | 8–7 AWG (45 mils min) | ~6.20 | 2.23 |
Applications — Larger-Gauge Protected Internal Equipment Wiring
In the 8–14 AWG range, UL AWM Style 1015 stranded constructions are typically evaluated for internal wiring inside enclosed equipment assemblies where a larger conductor cross-section is required by the current-carrying requirements of the equipment design. At 105°C maximum and 600 Vac / 750 Vdc, application categories where these constructions are commonly evaluated include:
- Protected internal power lead wiring inside enclosed electrical equipment assemblies where 14, 12, or 10 AWG stranded PVC AWM wire is specified for the internal circuit design
- Larger-gauge internal lead connections inside enclosed appliance assemblies where the conductor cross-section exceeds the fine-wire range and a 600 Vac / 750 Vdc rated PVC AWM construction is required
- 8 AWG internal wiring inside enclosed equipment where the 45 mil insulation wall and 600 Vac rating of the 8–7 AWG Style group meet the equipment-level specification
- OEM internal equipment wiring where a fixed larger-gauge stranded specification is confirmed and repeated across production runs at the ordered colour, conductor construction, and reel format
UL AWM Style 1015 is not designated for field wiring, building installation wiring, continuous-flex applications, or external cabling of any kind. Current-carrying capacity must be confirmed by the equipment design in accordance with the applicable equipment safety standard and installation conditions.
Factory Supply — 8–14 AWG Stranded UL 1015
- Larger-gauge stranded production: UL AWM Style 1015 in the 8–14 AWG stranded range is produced at the Yangzhou facility and supplied through CableApex for B2B export orders. Conductor stranding for each AWG size is confirmed at the enquiry stage against available production tooling.
- Custom colour and reel format: PVC jacket colour and reel or spool format produced to buyer specification. Standard colours: red, black, white, yellow, blue, green, brown, grey. Custom colours on request. MOQ 100m per colour per AWG.
- Conductor options: Bare or tinned stranded copper conductor available depending on specification and order. Confirm conductor surface finish at enquiry stage.
- Flame test capability: Horizontal flame is the UL Style 1015 file requirement. VW-1 vertical flame testing is available according to the confirmed construction and order requirement.
- Export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CCPIT), Bill of Lading provided as standard. UL AWM Style 1015 documentation available for confirmed construction on request. RoHS and REACH documentation available on request where applicable. HS Code: 8544.49. B2B quotation response within 12 hours.
Related UL AWM Styles and Pages
Buyers evaluating UL AWM Style 1015 in the 8–14 AWG range may also consider: the UL AWM 1015 general product page for the full 30 AWG–2000 kcmil Style range overview and fine-wire AWG procurement; UL AWM 1007 18 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire (80°C / 300V) as a lower-voltage smaller-gauge alternative for 300V class internal wiring at finer conductor sizes; and UL AWM 10269 (80–105°C / 1,000 Vac or 1,250 Vdc, extruded PVC, 30 AWG–2000 kcmil — higher-voltage PVC alternative where 600V is insufficient for the equipment circuit design).
