Key Takeaways
- Southwire QWIK STRIP™ UF-B is underground feeder and branch circuit cable designed for faster, easier stripping.
- Like standard UF-B, this cable is suitable for outdoor use and direct burial, as well as interior use, where permitted by code.
- Unlike standard UF-B, this cable features grooves that allow installers to easily separate the conductors.
- The cable is designed to make installations faster and easier with less reliance on specialty cutting tools.
What’s QWIK STRIP™ UF-B?
Southwire QWIK STRIP™ UF-B is underground feeder and branch circuit cable designed for faster, easier separation of conductors and stripping of the cable jacket.
Construction
- Insulated solid copper conductors and a bare solid ground wire
- Bare copper conductors, per ASTM B3, or class B compressed stranded soft drawn bare copper conductors per ASTM B8.
- Nylon sheathing for conductors.
- Solid soft drawn copper ground wire.
Specifications
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL 493 Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cables
- RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
- NEC National Electrical Code NFPA 70
- Suitable for above-ground, below-ground and direct burial use
- Suitable for interior use as branch wiring with maximum conductor temperature up to 90 degrees Celsius (with ampacity limited to that for 60° Celsius conductors), per NEC guidelines
- Rated for 600 volts
Application Examples
Caution
Some electrical projects require a licensed electrician, as well as a permit and inspection. Follow all electrical codes for your area and the manufacturers’ instructions.
QWIK STRIP™ UF-B vs. Standard UF-B
QWICK STRIP™ UF-B
- Grooved, with guides for cutting
- Easy manual separation of conductors
- Clean and precise jacket cuts
Standard UF-B
- Flat and smooth with no cut guides
- Requires cutting tools to access and separate conductors
- Jacket cuts can be uneven
How to Strip QWIK STRIP™ Cable
- Begin by separating the conductors with pliers or wire strippers.
- Pull the conductors apart by hand.
- Use standard wire strippers to remove the cable jacket.
Benefits of QWIK STRIP™ UF-B
- Easy jacket separation and stripping for faster installations
- Reduced need for specialized cutting tools
- Reduced risk of damage to conductors
- Clean jacket separation for accurate connections
- Simplified creation of a consistent, professional look
Work Faster With UF-B That’s Easier to Install
Shop Lowes.com for QWIK STRIP™ UF-B to make your installations faster and easier, as well as all the electrical supplies and tools you need. Or visit your local Lowe’s and talk to a Red Vest associate. They can show you this UF-B cable and help you find everything you need for a professional job with great results.