RS PRO RIGID BU Series Red Hook Up Wire, 13 AWG, 1 x 1.78 mm, Single Core, 600V, 100m Reel 359-043

RS PRO 359-043 RIGID BU Series Red Hook Up Wire is designed for industrial, automation, laboratory, and panel wiring applications, offering reliable single core connectivity for electrical installations. This product features a 13 AWG rigid wire with a single annealed copper strand measuring 1.78 mm in diameter, ensuring both flexibility for installation and robust performance in various environments.

This hook up wire is supplied on a 100 meter reel, allowing for convenient batching and optimized cable management in both industrial and commercial applications. The wire is insulated with high-quality polyvinyl chloride (PVC), offering not only the essential electrical insulation but also flame retardance to enhance safety during operation.

With a voltage rating of 600 V, this RS PRO wire is suitable for a wide range of control and instrumentation circuits, including electrical cabinets, relay panels, control metering, motor starters, and general-purpose wiring in industrial automation systems. The maximum continuous operating temperature is 70°C, while the wire can safely operate down to a minimum of -15°C, ensuring dependable performance across variable environmental conditions.

The red color of the jacket aids in quick circuit identification and organization within large and complex panels. The stranded annealed copper conductor under the PVC insulation provides excellent conductivity, low resistance, and ease of soldering during installation. This cable meets the requirements of BS 6231, which governs the standards for single core electrical wiring used in control applications.

Common use cases include connections in instrumentation, relay and protection circuits, machine control, and electrical distribution boards. Its rigid single core design is favored where precise routing and fixed installation are needed.

Key technical parameters include a 3.9 mm outside diameter, 13 AWG (equivalent to roughly 2.5 mm²), one strand of 1.78 mm for efficient current conduction, and a durable, flame-retardant PVC sheath. The conductor material is premium annealed copper, supplying high performance in both reliability and longevity for critical electrical circuits.

This RS PRO Hook Up Wire is typically found in environments such as manufacturing facilities, industrial automation panels, laboratory test benches, and process control systems. It is especially valued where conformity to BS 6231 standard and color-coded wiring are necessary for quality assurance and safety compliance.

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