UL 3271 8 AWG XLPE Motor Lead Wire Overview
This page covers UL AWM Style 3271 XLPE insulated wire in an 8 AWG construction, supplied by CableApex as a factory-direct manufacturer. UL Style 3271 covers a broad conductor range of 30 AWG through 2000 kcmil, solid or stranded; this page focuses specifically on the 8 AWG construction for buyers sourcing motor lead or appliance internal wiring at this gauge. Buyers requiring a different gauge within the Style range should confirm their specific size during quotation.
UL 3271 8 AWG XLPE motor lead wire is a single-conductor construction rated 125°C, 600 Vac / 750 Vdc, intended for use as motor leads or internal wiring of appliances. Conductor construction, insulation colour, and packaging are confirmed according to the ordered specification.
125°C / 600 Vac / 750 Vdc UL Style 3271 Ratings
| Parameter | UL Style 3271 |
|---|---|
| Construction | Single conductor with extruded insulation |
| Rated Temperature (Maximum) | 125°C |
| Voltage Rating | 600 Vac / 750 Vdc |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal flame; VW-1 vertical flame test available |
| Conductor Size Range (Style) | 30 AWG – 2000 kcmil, solid or stranded |
| Insulation | Extruded XLPE, 45 mil min. average / 40 mil min. at any point (8–2 AWG range) |
| Optional Layer | Extruded or non-extruded semi-conductive polymeric layer over conductor (order-specific, not default) |
| Marking | General; tags may optionally indicate 2500 V peak — For Electronic Use Only |
| Use per UL Style file | Motor leads or internal wiring of appliances |
| RoHS / REACH | Confirmed during quotation according to ordered materials and documentation requirements |
8 AWG XLPE Construction and 45/40 Mil Insulation Wall
This page is built around the 8 AWG conductor size, which falls within UL Style 3271’s 8 AWG–2 AWG insulation-wall bracket. At this gauge, extruded XLPE insulation is applied at the Style’s 45 mil minimum average / 40 mil minimum-at-any-point thickness — a heavier wall than the Style’s finer-gauge brackets, reflecting the larger conductor size. Insulation colour should be specified and confirmed with your order. We do not publish a finished outside diameter, dielectric strength, elongation, or tensile-strength figure on this page, as these depend on the actual ordered construction and are not established by the Style-level record.
Solid or Stranded Conductor Requirements
At 8 AWG, the conductor can be supplied solid or stranded per the Style scope. Conductor material and finish are not fixed by the UL Style definition and are confirmed according to your ordered specification rather than assumed as a default. We do not state a specific conductor material, copper purity, strand count, strand diameter, conductor resistance, or ampacity, as these depend on the actual ordered construction. If your application requires a specific conductor material or finish, specify this when requesting a quotation.
UL Style 3271 also permits an optional extruded or non-extruded semi-conductive polymeric layer over the conductor. This is an optional construction feature, not a default component of every 3271 wire, and its material and thickness are confirmed only when specifically requested.
Appliance Motor Lead and Internal Wiring Application Boundary
UL Style 3271 is designated for use as motor leads or internal wiring of appliances. This is the application boundary for the product supplied from this page — appliance motor leads and protected internal motor connections within the appliance housing. It is not intended as outdoor power distribution cable, building wire, branch circuit wiring, field wiring, or direct burial cable. The 2500 V peak marking referenced in the Style definition is an optional tag for electronic use only, not the product’s normal voltage rating.
UL Marking and Documentation Requirements
Qualifying UL AWM Style 3271 constructions can be supplied through the relevant 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, building-code 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.
Ordering UL 3271 8 AWG Motor Lead Wire
To provide an accurate quotation for UL 3271 8 AWG XLPE motor lead wire, please specify:
- Confirmation of 8 AWG as the required gauge
- Solid or stranded conductor
- Required conductor material or finish
- Insulation colour
- Order quantity
- Reel, spool, or 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, see our UL 3271 XLPE Wire category, or browse our broader XLPE Wire range to compare constructions.
