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Types of Wire

The document describes various types of wire insulation materials and their properties, including their temperature ratings and intended use locations. Some key insulation materials mentioned are moisture-resistant latex rubber rated for 167°F dry use, thermoplastic rated for 32°F to 150°F, moisture-resistant thermoplastic rated for 140°F and not for direct ground burial, underground feeder cable rated for 140°F for burial, and fluororesin insulated wire rated for 200°C with excellent heat, cold, oil and chemical resistance.

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Types of Wire

The document describes various types of wire insulation materials and their properties, including their temperature ratings and intended use locations. Some key insulation materials mentioned are moisture-resistant latex rubber rated for 167°F dry use, thermoplastic rated for 32°F to 150°F, moisture-resistant thermoplastic rated for 140°F and not for direct ground burial, underground feeder cable rated for 140°F for burial, and fluororesin insulated wire rated for 200°C with excellent heat, cold, oil and chemical resistance.

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Moisture-Resistant Latex Rubber(RUW). Heat Resistant Latex Rubber 167°F.

, Dry only

Thermoplastic(T). Wire wrapped in thermoplastic insulation for protection from below 32° to 150°F.
Tinsel Cord 140̊F,(TP, TS, TPT, TST)

Moisture-Resistant Thermoplastic(TW). T-Wire with water-resistant insulation. Should not be buried


directly in ground. 140° Flame Retardant, Heat and Moisture resistant thermoplastic.

Underground feeder(UF). Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable, 140°F. a water proof version of
NMC, rated for burial in the ground

Fluororesin Insulated Wire(FEPW). The maximum working temperature is 200℃.These wires have
excellent resistance to heat, cold, oil and chemicals, and do not burn.Wiring of electronic devices and
data devices.

Heat-Resistant Rubber(RH). Thermoset, 167°F. Dry and Damp only, Flame Retardant, and Moisture
Resistant. Best Quality, Better than RH and RP wire. For Factories and like. Moisture Res. & Flame
Retardant non-metallic Covering.

Moisture and Heat-Resistant Rubber(RHW). Flame, Ozone and Moisture Resistant, 167°F. For dry and
wet locations over 2,000 volts.

Heat-Resistant Latex Rubber(RUH). Heat Resistant Latex Rubber 167°F., Dry only.

Moisture and Heat-Resistant Thermoplastic(THW). TW-Wire 167°F. With heavier heat resistant
insulation. Dry and Wet Locations, Flame Retardant. (194°F. Special Applications within electric
discharge lighting equipment, 1,000w. open circuits or less.)

Thermoplastic Heat and Water-resistant Nylon-coated(THWN). Thermoplastic insulation, 167°F. with


outer nylon (or equivalent) jacket; Flame Retardant, Heat and Water Resistant.

Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire(XHHW). Moisture Resistant Thermoset, 194°F.
For dry and Damp locations and 167°F. For wet locations. Flame Retardant, and moisture resistant.

Underground Service Entrance(USE). Underground Service Entrance Cable not fire resistant but high
temp. Wire 167°F. Replaces Lead shielded cable. Heavily rubber coated, with outer covering extra water
resistant, can also be type “T” with thermoplastic protection.

Flame-retardant and heat-resistant thermoplastic (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) insulation(ZW). Type


ZW wire is suitable for use in dry locations at 90°C or wet locations at 75°C. It is also suitable for use in
dry locations at 150°C and lower temperatures for special applications.

Varnished Cambric(V). Varnished Cambric, #6 to MCM2000, 185°F., Dry use only.

Mineral Insulation (Metal Sheathed)(MI). Mineral Insulated, Metal Shielded cable. Magnesium Oxide,
194°F or 482°F., Dry or wet locations, with copper or Alloy Steel outer covering. Mineral insulated and
Metal Shielded.
Thermoplastic and Asbestos(TA). Thermoplastic and Asbestos, 194°F., Switchboard use only.

Thermoplastic and Fibrous Outer Braid(TBS). Thermoplastic with Fibrous outer braid, 194°F. Fire
Retardant (Switch Boards).

Silicone-Asbestos(SA). Silicone Rubber or Silicone Asbestos, 194°F. For dry and Damp Areas. Silicone
Rubber insulation with Glass or other Braided covering. (392°F. Special Applications).

Asbestos and Varnished Cambric(AVB). Asbestos and Varnished Cambric, 194-230°F., Dry use only.

Synthetic Heat Resistant(SIS). Switchboard wire 194°F. Thermoplastic Flame Resistant for Switchboards.
Synthetic Heat resistant Rubber. Dry only.

Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene(FEP). Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Insulation, Rated over 194°F. Dry
only.

Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene with Glass Braid(FEPB). Same as FeP, but with glass braid or Asbestos
type outer covering. 392°F. Dry only.

Heat-Resistant Rubber(RHH). Thermoset, 194°F. Dry and Damp only, Flame Retardant, and Moisture
Resistant.

Heat-Resistant Thermoplastic(THHN). Thermoplastic 194°F. Insulation with outer nylon (or equivalent)
jacket Heat Resistant, Flame Retardant with nylon or equivalent jacket. Dry and Damp Locations.

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