Scope
Automotive wire constructions for vehicle harness systems.
Cable Standard
SAE J1128 Automotive Wire
SAE J1128 covers low voltage primary cable for road vehicle applications.
Vehicle wiring / OEM harnesses
1 related product families
9 cable references
Applications
- Vehicle wiring
- OEM harnesses
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Automotive wire constructions for vehicle harness systems. |
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| Typical applications | Vehicle wiring, OEM harnesses |
| Related product families | Automotive Cables |
| Common voltage references | 60 V low-voltage vehicle circuits plus 600 V / 1 kV EV high-voltage options |
| Construction impact | Bare copper, tinned copper, flexible stranded copper or automotive aluminium conductor; PVC, heat-resistant PVC, XLPE, EVA, silicone, TPE, TPU or halogen-free insulation systems; Single-core, multicore, battery cable, shielded high-voltage cable and data pair constructions; Thin-wall, reduced-wall, standard-wall and high-temperature insulation options |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Bare copper, tinned copper, flexible stranded copper or automotive aluminium conductor
- PVC, heat-resistant PVC, XLPE, EVA, silicone, TPE, TPU or halogen-free insulation systems
- Single-core, multicore, battery cable, shielded high-voltage cable and data pair constructions
- Thin-wall, reduced-wall, standard-wall and high-temperature insulation options
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
General purpose primary wire
GPT PVC Automotive Primary Wire
GPT PVC Automotive Primary Wire is an automotive cable construction for automotive primary wiring and truck and trailer wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with general purpose PVC insulation.
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Thin wall primary wire
TWP Thin Wall Automotive Primary Wire
TWP Thin Wall Automotive Primary Wire is an automotive cable construction for compact harnesses and vehicle body wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with thin wall thermoplastic insulation.
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Cross-linked thin wall wire
TXL XLPE Thin Wall Automotive Wire
TXL XLPE Thin Wall Automotive Wire is an automotive cable construction for engine harnesses and compact vehicle harnesses, using bare or tinned copper conductor with thin wall cross-linked polyolefin insulation.
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Cross-linked thin wall wire
GXL XLPE Thin Wall Automotive Wire
GXL XLPE Thin Wall Automotive Wire is an automotive cable construction for truck wiring and trailer harnesses, using bare or tinned copper conductor with cross-linked polyolefin insulation.
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Cross-linked standard wall wire
SXL XLPE Standard Wall Automotive Wire
SXL XLPE Standard Wall Automotive Wire is an automotive cable construction for general circuit wiring and heavy-duty vehicle wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with standard wall cross-linked polyolefin insulation.
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Heavy duty primary wire
HDT Heavy Duty Thermoplastic Automotive Wire
HDT Heavy Duty Thermoplastic Automotive Wire is an automotive cable construction for heavy-duty vehicle circuits and truck wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with heavy duty thermoplastic insulation.
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General purpose primary wire
GPT PVC Automotive Primary Wire
GPT PVC Automotive Primary Wire is an automotive cable construction for automotive primary wiring and truck and trailer wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with general purpose PVC insulation.
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Thin wall primary wire
TWP Thin Wall Automotive Primary Wire
TWP Thin Wall Automotive Primary Wire is an automotive cable construction for compact harnesses and vehicle body wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with thin wall thermoplastic insulation.
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Heavy duty primary wire
HDT Heavy Duty Thermoplastic Automotive Wire
HDT Heavy Duty Thermoplastic Automotive Wire is an automotive cable construction for heavy-duty vehicle circuits and truck wiring, using bare or tinned copper conductor with heavy duty thermoplastic insulation.
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When using this standard for an enquiry, confirm the full cable designation, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, installation environment, testing requirements, cable marking and packing length. Standards help define the technical baseline, but the quote details should always match the final cable specification.
Quote Details
- Cable type and standard reference
- Conductor material, size and class
- Core count, pair count or fiber count
- Voltage rating and operating environment
- Screening, armour, fire performance and sheath material
- Cable marking, drum length, packing and delivery requirements
FAQ
| What does SAE J1128 Automotive Wire affect in cable selection? | SAE J1128 Automotive Wire normally affects the cable construction, application range, testing references and datasheet wording. Buyers should use the standard page together with the product page before final quotation. |
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| Is SAE J1128 Automotive Wire enough to specify a cable? | Usually no. A complete enquiry should also include conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, screening or mechanical protection, installation environment and any customer-specified approvals. |
| Which UE Cable product families relate to SAE J1128 Automotive Wire? | Automotive Cables |