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WGSF46F40-HS-5.6: 5.6mm AWG 16 Copper Conductor Wire, FEP/ETFE Insulation - China Suppliers & Factory
| Parameter | Metric | Imperial |
| Construction | ||
| Copper Construction | 19×0.30 mm | 19×0.0118" |
| Insulation (FEP) | 2.14 mm | 0.0842" |
| Insulation (ETFE) | 2.76 mm | 0.1086" |
| Number and Size of Wires | ||
| Inner Armor | 15×0.61 mm | 15×0.0240" |
| Outer Armor | 15×0.89 mm | 15×0.0350" |
| Average Wire Breaking Strength | ||
| Inner Armor | 600 N | 135 lbs |
| Outer Armor | 1300 N | 292 lbs |
| Physical | ||
| Cable Diameter | 5.60 mm +0.13 mm / −0.05 mm | 0.2205" +0.0051" / −0.0019" |
| Cable Weight in Air | 145 kg/km | 97 lbs/kft |
| 1 hr. Max Temp | 260 ℃ | 500 °F |
| 8 hr. Max Temp | 232 ℃ | 450 °F |
| Cont. Max Temp | 204 ℃ | 400 °F |
| Mechanical | ||
| Cable Breaking Strength | 30 kN | 6700 lbs |
| Maximum Suggested Working Tension | 15 kN | 3300 lbs |
| Minimum Shave Diameter | 320 mm | 13" |
| Cable Stretch Coefficient | 2.5 m/km/5kN | 2.2 ft/kft/klbs |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage Rating | 1200 VDC | 1200 VDC |
| Insulation Resistance | 15000 MΩ·km | 50000 MΩ·kft |
| Resistance Typical @ 20 ℃ | 13.1 Ω/km | 4.0 Ω/kft |
| Capacitance @ 1kHz | 220 pF/m | 67 pF/ft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What insulation materials are used in this cable, and what are their differences?
A
This cable is available with either FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) or ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) insulation. The FEP version has an outer diameter of 2.14 mm, while the ETFE version is slightly larger at 2.76 mm. Both materials offer excellent chemical resistance and high-temperature performance, but ETFE provides greater mechanical toughness and abrasion resistance.
Q
What is the maximum operating temperature of this cable?
A
The cable supports three temperature ratings depending on the duration of exposure: 260 °C (500 °F) for up to 1 hour, 232 °C (450 °F) for up to 8 hours, and a continuous maximum operating temperature of 204 °C (400 °F). These ratings make it well-suited for high-temperature downhole environments.
Q
What is the cable breaking strength and recommended working tension?
A
The cable has a total breaking strength of 30 kN (6,700 lbs). For safe and reliable operation, the maximum suggested working tension is 15 kN (3,300 lbs), which represents a 2:1 safety factor relative to the breaking strength. Staying within this limit ensures long service life and prevents structural damage.
Q
What is the voltage rating and insulation resistance of this cable?
A
The cable is rated at 1200 VDC. It offers an exceptionally high insulation resistance of 15,000 MΩ·km (50,000 MΩ·kft), which ensures excellent electrical isolation and minimizes signal leakage — a critical requirement for accurate downhole measurement and data transmission.
Q
What is the minimum shave (sheave) diameter required for this cable?
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The minimum shave (sheave) diameter for this cable is 320 mm (13 inches). Using a sheave smaller than this minimum can cause excessive bending stress on the armor wires and conductors, leading to premature fatigue and potential cable failure. Always ensure that all pulleys and drum equipment meet or exceed this specification.
Q
What does the cable stretch coefficient indicate, and why does it matter?
A
The cable stretch coefficient is 2.5 m/km per 5 kN of applied tension (2.2 ft/kft/klbs in imperial units). This value quantifies how much the cable elongates under load, which is essential for accurate depth measurement during wireline logging operations. Engineers must account for cable stretch when calculating tool depth, especially in deep wells where small errors can have significant consequences.












