What Is AWM 2468 Wire? Specs, Applications & Sourcing Guide
AWM 2468 wire is a UL Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) style for multi-conductor flat cable with PVC insulation and a PVC jacket, rated 80°C and 30V RMS, commonly produced in 22–28 AWG tinned-copper conductors with a VW-1 flame rating. It is the standard choice for internal low-voltage wiring of consumer electronics, appliances, LED systems and non-critical automotive circuits.
As a wiring harness manufacturer in Yueqing, China, Yueqing Chengli Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. processes AWM 2468 and comparable styles into custom multi-conductor harnesses — cut, stripped, crimped, tested and packed to drawing. This guide explains the style number, its real specifications, where it fits, and what to check when sourcing it from a Chinese factory.
What Does “AWM 2468” Actually Mean?
“AWM” stands for Appliance Wiring Material — a family of UL-recognized (yellow-card) wire and cable styles for building appliances and electronic equipment. “2468” is the style number registered with UL. So “AWM 2468” is not a brand or a part number: it is a recognized construction standard. When a cable is marked Exxxxx AWM Style 2468 VW-1 80°C 30V, it means the cable conforms to that style and was made under the manufacturer’s UL file number (the E-number).
AWM 2468 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UL style | 2468 (AWM I / II) | Multi-conductor flat cable, PVC insulated & jacketed |
| Rated temperature | 80°C | Continuous operating temperature |
| Rated voltage | 30V RMS | Low-voltage internal wiring only |
| Conductor | 28–16 AWG, tinned or bare copper | Tinned copper preferred for soldering & corrosion resistance |
| Insulation / jacket | PVC | Optional FR grade for VW-1 |
| Flame rating | VW-1 | Vertical-wire flame test; the marking “VW-1” appears on the print legend |
| Constructions | 2C–20C+, standard pitches | Pitch and color code per customer drawing |
Always confirm the exact construction against the manufacturer’s datasheet and the UL yellow card for the E-file number printed on the cable — styles allow several jacket and insulation variants.
Where AWM 2468 Wire Is Used
- Internal harnesses of consumer electronics: TVs, audio, set-top boxes, printers
- Household appliance control wiring: rice cookers, air conditioners (low-voltage circuits), coffee machines
- LED lighting and driver interconnects
- Automotive non-critical low-voltage circuits — instrument clusters, infotainment, interior lighting (safety-critical circuits use automotive-grade wire such as AVSS/ISO 6722 instead)
- Jumper wiring between PCBs where a flat, color-coded multi-conductor cable saves assembly time
AWM 2468 vs UL 1007 vs UL 1569: Quick Comparison
| Style | Construction | Voltage | Temperature | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM 2468 | Multi-conductor flat, PVC/PVC | 30V RMS | 80°C | Flat internal multi-wire harnesses |
| UL 1007 | Single conductor, PVC | 300V | 80°C | General internal hook-up wire |
| UL 1569 | Single conductor, PVC | 300V | 105°C | Higher-temperature hook-up wire |
Sourcing AWM 2468 from a Chinese Factory: 6 Checks Before You Order
- UL file number: ask for the E-number and verify it on UL Product iQ; the marking must be legible on the jacket/print.
- Flame rating evidence: VW-1 must appear in the print legend, not just the datasheet.
- Conductor: confirm tinned vs bare copper, stranding (e.g. 7/0.127 for 28AWG? confirm exact strand count on the datasheet), and oxygen-free copper grade.
- Pitch & tolerance: flat-cable pitch tolerance drives assembly yield — request the dimensional drawing.
- Compliance pack: RoHS / REACH declarations and, where relevant, halogen-free variants.
- Harness capability: if you need the cable processed into a harness, confirm cut length tolerance, crimp height monitoring and 100% electrical testing.
Yueqing Chengli supplies AWM 2468 cable both as raw wire and as processed electric wire & cable assemblies. For harness-level projects, see our OEM wiring harness manufacturing process or send us your drawing for a quote.
