OEX ACX0804L 4mm 100m Roll Automotive Cable Twin CoreFigure 8 Red With Black Trace

OEX ACX0804L Australian Made 4mm Twin Core Figure 8 Automotive Cable Red and Red Black Trace 100m Roll OFHC Copper 15A V90

The OEX ACX0804L is a 4mm twin core figure 8 automotive cable supplied on a 100m roll. Two 1.84mm² OFHC copper conductors are bonded together in a figure 8 profile one red and one red with a black trace allowing polarity to be identified at a glance without needing to mark or tape individual wires. Each conductor is rated at 15A at 30°C with 26-strand OFHC copper construction. The PVC insulation is UV stabilised and rated to V90 (90°C). Compliant with AS/NZS 3808:2000 and RoHS. Covered by a one year warranty.

Product overview

A figure 8 cable bonds two insulated conductors side by side in a profile that resembles the number 8 in cross-section. The two conductors travel together along the run and can be separated by splitting them apart at the ends for connection, keeping the positive and negative wires neatly paired without the need to manage two separate single-core cables. The ACX0804L uses red for the positive conductor and red with a black trace for the negative or return conductor, providing clear polarity identification without additional marking, tape or sleeving.

At 1.84mm² (15AWG) per conductor with a 15A continuous rating, the ACX0804L suits trailer and caravan lighting circuits, auxiliary and driving light wiring, accessory power and return feeds and general two-wire circuits drawing up to 15A per conductor. The 26-strand construction provides flexibility for routing through tight spaces, and the UV stabilised V90 PVC insulation handles continuous operating temperatures up to 90°C for outdoor-exposed and underbonnet installations. The 100m roll suits workshops and trade installers working across multiple jobs.

Features and benefits

Twin core figure 8 construction: Two bonded conductors in one cable for clean, tidy two-wire installations. Conductors travel together along the run and split apart at the ends for termination.

Red and red with black trace for polarity identification: One conductor is solid red (positive) and the other is red with a black trace stripe (negative or return), providing clear visual polarity identification without additional marking or tape.

OFHC copper conductors: Oxygen free high conductivity copper minimises resistance across the cable run, maintaining reliable electrical performance in automotive and marine applications.

Australian owned and made: Premium quality copper cable produced locally to Australian automotive wiring standards.

15A rated at 30°C per conductor: Each conductor handles up to 15A at 30°C ambient, suited to trailer lighting, auxiliary lighting, accessory wiring and general two-wire circuits. Current carrying capacity reduces at higher ambient temperatures.

UV stabilised PVC insulation: Resists degradation in sun-exposed and underbonnet environments.

V90 temperature rating (90°C): Insulation rated for continuous operation at up to 90°C, the standard automotive-grade insulation specification in Australia.

26-strand construction: The 26-strand conductor provides flexibility and resistance to fatigue during installation and in service, suited to routing through tight spaces and around bends.

AS/NZS 3808:2000 compliant: Meets the Australian and New Zealand standard for insulated conductors and cables for internal wiring of equipment.

RoHS compliant: Meets hazardous substance restrictions.

100m roll: Trade-length supply for workshops and fleet installers covering multiple jobs from a single roll.

Technical specs

Frequently asked questions

What is a figure 8 twin core cable? A figure 8 cable bonds two insulated conductors side by side in a profile that resembles the number 8 in cross-section. The two conductors can be separated by splitting them apart at the ends for connection. It keeps positive and negative wires together along the run for a neater installation compared to running two separate single-core cables.

How do I tell which conductor is positive and which is negative? One conductor is solid red (positive) and the other is red with a black trace stripe (negative or return). The trace stripe provides a clear visual identifier along the entire cable run without needing to mark or tape the wire at installation.

What is the amp rating per conductor? Each conductor is rated at 15A continuous at 30°C. Ampacity decreases as ambient temperature rises, so applications in high-heat environments such as underbonnet installations should be assessed against the expected operating temperature before use.

What does AS/NZS 3808:2000 compliance mean? AS/NZS 3808:2000 is the Australian and New Zealand standard covering insulated conductors and cables for internal wiring of equipment. Compliance confirms the cable meets defined requirements for conductor construction, insulation properties and performance.

Is this cable available in other sizes? OEX produces twin core figure 8 cable in a range of sizes. Contact us for available size options to suit your wiring application.