Hook-Up Wire
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377Hook-Up Wire
he broad range of hook-up Our hook-up wire is available in a S tranded and solid copper
wire from Alpha means you variety of insulations to meet your conductors, bare or tinned, with
Twill nfi d the product exactly needs for temperature, ability to other platings available for
suited to your applicationwhether withstand wear and abrasion, elec- special application needs
its as straightforward as a control trical performance, or resistance to Broad range of insulations
cabinet in a protected environment oil, solvents, and chemicals. Color-coded insulation for easy
or as specialized as a machine circuit identicfi ation
tool on the factory ofl or, a high- UL, CSA, and Mil-spec
temperature oven, or o-ff road compliance
construction equipment. C onvenient put-ups as short as
100 feet
E xcellent uniformity and
low-fray design for easy handling,
stripping, and termination
Choice of Insulations to Meet Temperature Range and Mechanical and Environmental Requirements
Insulation Material Temperature Range Features
General-purpose insulation
PVC Polyvinyl chloride -55C to +105C Good abrasion resistance
Excellent flame resistance
Better abrasion and cut-through resistance than standard PVC
XL-PVC Cross-linked PVC -55C to +105C Improved temperature and solder iron resistance over standard PVC
Used in high-density wiring
Excellent recyclability
Excellent abrasion and cut-through resistance
mPPE Modified polyphenylene ether -40C to +105C
Superior dielectric properties for thinner walls than PVCallows wires
45% smaller in diameter and 40% light in weight
High temperature
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene -55C to +200C Chemically inert: excellent chemical and solvent resistance
Excellent electrical properties
XLPE Cross-linked polyethylene -55C to +125C Higher temperature rating than PVC
High-voltage material
Silicone Silicone -40C to +150C Excellent flexibility
Excellent dielectric strength and resistance to radiation, corona, and ozone
PDVF Polyvinylidene fluoride -40C to +125C
Widely used in wire wrap applications
ETFE Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene -70C to +150C
High-temperature applications
Chemically inert: excellent chemical and solvent resistance
TGGT Teflon glass glass Teflon +250C
Moisture resistant
Withstands mechanical abuse and repeated flexing
High-temperature applications, such as heat-treating furnaces,
MG Mica glass +450C kilns, and food service equipment
Excellent thermal stability
Alpha Wire | www.alphawire.com | 1-800-52 ALPHA
Specifications subject to change. For complete specifications and availability, visit www.alphawire.com.
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