3M - Flat Ribbon Cables - The prefix "C" meaning

When looking for Flat Ribbon Cables from 3M, you may find a “C” as a prefix at the beginning of your part number. As an example, 8132/06 100 and C8132/06 100.

Confirmed by 3M, the prefix “C” calls out the Canadian option. Canada has some additional requests on insulation on cable, and 3M complies by offering the two different series (such as 8132 and C8132).

Example part number breakdown
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Applicable part numbers

3M156579-1-ND
3M156579-5-ND
3M156579-10-ND
3M156579-25-ND
3M156579-50-ND
3M156579-100-ND
C8132/06100-ND

8132/06 100
8132/06 100
8132/06 100
8132/06 100
8132/06 100
8132/06 100
C8132/06 100