UL 3122 16 AWG Silicone Wire Overview
This page covers UL AWM Style 3122 silicone rubber insulated wire in the 16 AWG conductor size, supplied by CableApex as a factory-direct manufacturer. UL Style 3122 covers a conductor range of 26 AWG through 16 AWG; this page focuses specifically on the 16 AWG construction. Buyers requiring a different gauge within the Style range should confirm their specific size during quotation or see our UL 3122 Silicone Wire category for the full range.
UL 3122 16 AWG silicone wire is a single-conductor construction with extruded silicone rubber insulation and a lacquered braid covering, recognized for internal wiring applications. Conductor construction, insulation and braid appearance, and packaging are confirmed according to the ordered specification.
UL AWM Style 3122 Construction and Ratings
| Parameter | UL Style 3122 |
|---|---|
| Construction | Single conductor with extruded insulation |
| Rated Temperature (Maximum) | 200°C |
| Voltage Rating | 300 Vac |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal flame; VW-1 vertical flame test available |
| Conductor Size Range (Style) | 26 AWG – 16 AWG, solid or stranded |
| Insulation | Extruded SR (silicone rubber), 15 mil min. average / 13 mil min. at any point |
| Covering | Lacquered braid |
| Marking | General — company name, model designation and UL Recognized Component Mark — file on record |
| Use per UL Style file | Internal Wiring |
| RoHS / REACH | Confirmed during quotation according to ordered materials and documentation requirements |
16 AWG as the Specific Product Construction
This page is built around the 16 AWG conductor size, which sits at the larger end of UL Style 3122’s 26–16 AWG conductor range. 16 AWG is used here as a specific, gauge-defined purchasing attribute rather than a general description of the Style. At this gauge, silicone rubber insulation is applied at the Style’s 15 mil minimum average / 13 mil minimum-at-any-point thickness, with the lacquered braid covering specified in the Style definition.
Silicone Insulation and Lacquered Braid
Insulation is extruded silicone rubber (SR), applied to the minimum thickness requirements shown above. The Style specifies a lacquered braid as the covering; the supplied UL Style record does not establish a specific fiber composition for this braid, so we do not describe it as fiberglass, glass fiber, aramid, or another specific material unless separately confirmed for your ordered construction. Insulation and braid colour or appearance should be specified and confirmed with your order.
Conductor Construction and Order Requirements
At 16 AWG, the conductor can be supplied solid or stranded per the Style scope. Conductor material and any required plating are not fixed by the UL Style definition and are confirmed according to your ordered specification rather than published as generic figures on this page. We do not publish strand count, strand diameter, finished outer diameter, conductor resistance, or current-carrying capacity, as these depend on the actual ordered construction. If your application requires a specific conductor plating or construction, specify this when requesting a quotation.
UL Marking and Documentation Boundaries
Qualifying UL AWM Style 3122 constructions can be supplied through the partner manufacturing scope associated with the applicable UL Recognized Component file on record. UL marking and related documentation depend on the specific qualified construction ordered; not every configuration automatically carries a UL Mark, and marking requirements should be confirmed when requesting a quotation. We do not guarantee that a given shipment will pass a customer’s internal or third-party audit, certification review, or project bidding requirement.
RoHS and REACH are separate regulatory frameworks from UL recognition and are not treated as equivalent certifications on this page. Applicable RoHS / REACH documentation, where required, is confirmed according to the ordered materials and your documentation requirements.
Purchasing and Quotation Information
To provide an accurate quotation for UL 3122 16 AWG silicone wire, please specify:
- Confirmation of 16 AWG as the required gauge
- Solid or stranded conductor
- Conductor material or plating requirement, if applicable
- Insulation and braid colour or appearance requirement
- Order quantity
- Reel, spool, or coil packaging requirement
- UL marking requirement, if applicable
- Documentation requirements, including RoHS / REACH if needed
- Shipping destination
Send this information and we respond with a quotation within 12 business hours. Production lead time depends on the confirmed construction and order quantity, and shipping options and applicable Incoterms are confirmed during quotation according to destination.
For other gauges within this Style, browse our UL 3122 Silicone Wire category, or see our broader Silicone Rubber Wire range to compare constructions.
