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AutomationDirect Electrical Hook-up / Building Wire (MTW, TFFN, THHN)

By: Automation Direct , AutomationDirect
17 December, 2007
AutomationDirect Electrical Hook-up / Building Wire (MTW, TFFN, THHN)
AutomationDirect Electrical Hook-up / Building Wire (MTW, TFFN, THHN)
AutomationDirect offers three insulation types of electrical wiring for industrial applications: MTW - Machine Tool Wire TFFN - Fixture Wire THHN - General Purpose Building Wire

NEW! ... Electrical Wire from AutomationDirect

Wire - Insulation Type MTW

Machine Tool Applications

Type MTW conductors are primarily used in control cabinets, in machine tool applications and appliance wiring applications at temperatures -25°C to 105°C. MTW wire complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA Standard 79. Voltage rating for all applications is 600 volts. o

Sizes

- 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 AWGo

Spool / Reel Length

- 500 ft.o

Conductors

- bare, annealed copper per ASTM-B3, -B8 and -B787o

Insulation

- Color-coded, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compound per UL 1063 and UL 83o

Standards and Agency Approvals

  • UL Standard UL 83, UL 1063, UL 758, cUL file: E156879 and E123744
  • AWM Spec 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321
  • ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • CSA C22.2 No. 75, UL E156879 and E123744
  • NEMA WC70/ICEA S-95-658

Wire - Insulation Type TFFN

Fixture Wire Applications

Type TFFN (stranded) conductors are primarily used as fixture wire as specified by the National Electrical Code (NEC), at temperatures not to exceed 90°C in dry locations. Voltage rating is 600 volts. o

Sizes

- 16, 18 AWGo

Spool / Reel Length

- 500 ft.o

Conductors

- Stranded, uncoated copper conductors per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8o

Insulation

- Color-coded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat- and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compound per UL-1063 and UL-83o

Jacket

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  • Tough, polyamide, Nylon outer covering per UL 1063 and UL 83

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Standards and Agency Approvals

  • UL Standard UL62, UL758, UL1063 File E156878
  • AWM Spec 1310, 1312, 1316, 1318, 1321
  • New York State DOS 16120- 87222-1048

Wire - Insulation Type THHN

General Purpose Applications

Type THHN building wire is intended for general purpose applications as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC). It is appropriate for new construction or rewiring for 600 volt applications. When used as type THHN, the conductor is suitable for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C in oil or coolants. When used as type MTW, the conductor is suitable for use in dry locations at 90°C, or not to exceed 60°C in wet locations or where exposed to oils or coolants. o

Sizes

- 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 AWGo

Spool / Reel Length

- 500 ft.o

Conductors

- stranded, uncoated copper conductors per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8o

Insulation

- Color-coded, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat and moisture-resistant, flame-retardant compound per UL 1063 and UL 83o

Jacket

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  • THHN: tough, polyamide, Nylon outer covering per UL 1063 and UL 83
  • Slick Nylon outer jacket for easy pulling

o Standards and Agency Approvals

  • UL Standard UL 83, UL 1063, UL 758, cUL file: E156879 and E123744
  • AWM Spec 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321
  • ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • CSA C22.2 No. 75, UL E156879 and E123744
  • NEMA WC70/ICEA S-95-658

Prices in wire are closely tied to the market price for copper thus offering the best savings possible.

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ET is standard. A 30-day, money-back guarantee is offered on most items, including software.Select the process controls and industrial wiring supplies you need from over 6,500 quality products, often priced well below the industry average. To request a free catalog, visit their Web site or call 800-633-0405. Request More Information

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