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umesh.bhel
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What does in "AWG 22/7/30" 30 stand for? (AWG - American wire gauge)

06/18/2008 3:11 AM

Hi to all,

If anyone can please help me in understanding more about cable specifications. During specification of cabling as per american standard AWG 22/7/30 means wire of gauge no. 22 having 7 strands but i am not able to understand what does this 30 stand for.
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Re: What does in "AWG 22/7/30" 30 stand for? (AWG - American wire gauge)

06/18/2008 3:27 AM

AWG 22 gives the overall wire CSA (cross-sectional area), which in this case is made up from 7 strands of AWG 30.

[Edit - the AWG rating refers to the wire weight/unit length (lb/ft etc) and resistance/unit length, rather than CSA. J.]

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Re: What does in "AWG 22/7/30" 30 stand for? (AWG - American wire gauge)

06/19/2008 3:08 AM

Thanx sir for helping me and giving your time
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06/24/2008 12:46 AM

Spot on Edit!

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