From cell to inverter,
we make solar shine

FIT® heat-shrink tubing

Bright Solutions
Solar Power Wire and Cable

materials. The FIT line consists
of various tubing types,
each designed with unique
attributes that offer tubing
solutions for the broadest
possible range of applications
and environments.

FIT heat-shrink tubing seals
and protects wire and cables
from environmental and
mechanical abuse—with a wide
variety of shrink ratios and

FIT-260, Irradiated Polyolefin, 2:1 Shrink Ratio, -55°C to +135°C
• Approved for 600 V ground lead identification
• Green with yellow stripe
Part No.

F

rom residential rooftops
to solar farms harvesting
energy, Alpha Wire presents
a product portfolio to help
engineers and installers
create reliable, durable solar
systems. Our solar cables
and photovoltaic wire are
designed for the harsh
environments of solar energy
applications—the hot and
cold of climate extremes,
ozone and UV radiation,
moisture, oil, and direct burial.
Our specially formulated
PVC jackets provide years
of reliable service by
withstanding the potential
environments without failing
or degrading.

raid:
A full range for power
and control
Regardless of your panelto-grid needs, we have the
product to satisfy it. With wire
and cable in a range of gauges
and conductor counts, Alpha
has the solar solution. Alpha
also has the accessories,
from flexible conduit to heatshrink tubing, to help you
manage the system for faster
installation, easier maintenance,
and reliable operation.
Our cables meet regulatory
and industry requirements for

photovoltaic application.
This includes UL Subject 4703
Type PV.
The cables you trust.
The service you deserve.
Every application is critical and
wire failure is not an option
when the reliability of your
equipment and the safety
of personnel are paramount.
Specify Alpha cable for harsh
solar power applications: the
integrity of your system is
only as robust as the products
you use.

right Alpha cable for your
specific application. Our online
resources include a wire and
cable selection guide,
technical information, full
product catalog, and a
distributor locator to make
it easy to select and get the
cable you need.
Can’t find what you’re looking
for? Design the cable to your
specification. It’s easy, just visit
www.alphawire.com!

Min Supplied ID

Max Recovered ID

Nominal Recovered Wall

Inch

mm

Inch

mm

Inch

mm

FIT-260-1/8

0.125

3.18

0.062

1.57

0.020

0.51

FIT-260-1/4

0.250

6.35

0.125

3.18

0.025

0.64

FIT-260-3/8

0.375

9.53

0.187

4.75

0.025

0.64

FIT-260-1/2

0.500

12.70

0.250

6.35

0.025

0.64

FIT-260-3/4

0.750

19.05

0.375

9.53

0.030

0.76

FIT-260-1

1.000

25.40

0.500

12.70

0.035

0.89

FIT-300, Semirigid Irradiated Polyolefin, 2.5:1 Shrink Ratio, -55°C to +125°C
• Meltable inner wall to encapsulate without adhesive
Part No.

Min Supplied ID
Inch

Max Recovered ID
mm

Inch

mm

Nominal Recovered Wall
Inch

mm

FIT-300-1/8

0.125

3.18

0.023

0.58

0.038

0.97

FIT-300-3/16

0.187

4.75

0.060

1.52

0.043

1.09

FIT-300-1/4

Applications

Service and support,
second-to-none

Panel monitoring and control

Selecting the correct cable
for your critical application
is essential to overall system
reliability, performance,
and safety. So we make it
easy for you to select the

0.250

6.35

0.080

2.03

0.047

1.19

FIT-300-3/10

0.300

7.62

0.050

1.27

0.100

2.54

FIT-300-3/8

0.375

9.53

0.135

3.43

0.050

1.27

FIT-300-1/2

0.500

12.70

0.195

4.95

0.055

1.40

FIT-300-3/4

0.750

19.05

0.313

7.95

0.065

1.65

Panel to collector

Panel to junction box
Collector to inverter

FIT-750, Adhesive-Lined Polyolefin, 2:1 Shrink Ratio, -55°C to +110°C

Grounding

• Mastic lined
• Bonds to most materials
• High-voltage splicing: to 1 kV

Motor supply
Part No.

Min Supplied ID

Max Recovered ID

Inch

mm

Inch

Nominal Recovered Wall

mm

Inch

mm

FIT-750-1/4

0.250

6.35

0.125

3.18

0.030

0.76

FIT-750-3/8

0.375

9.53

0.187

4.75

0.031

0.79

FIT-750-1/2

0.500

12.70

0.250

6.35

0.032

0.81

FIT-750-3/4

0.750

19.05

0.375

9.53

0.037

0.94

FIT-750-1IN

1.000

25.40

0.500

12.70

0.039

0.99

FIT-750-1-1/2

1.500

38.10

0.750

19.05

0.046

1.17

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Lit. No. Solar-1207
Supersedes: Solar-1108