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Hook-Up Wire

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Overview: Alpha Wire provides a diverse selection of hook-up wires suitable for various applications, including control cabinets, high-temperature ovens, and off-road equipment. These wires come in different insulations to meet specific temperature, mechanical, and environmental needs.

Specifications:

Conductors: Available in stranded and solid copper, either bare or tinned, with special platings for specific uses.
Insulations: Options include PVC, XL-PVC, mPPE, PTFE, XLPE, Silicone, PDVF, ETFE, TGGT, and MG, each with distinct temperature ranges and features.
Compliance: Meets UL, CSA, and Mil-spec standards.
Availability: Offered in lengths starting from 100 feet.

Insulation Materials and Features:

PVC: General-purpose, -55°C to +105°C, with good abrasion and flame resistance.
XL-PVC: Enhanced abrasion and cut-through resistance, -55°C to +105°C.
mPPE: Recyclable with excellent dielectric properties, -40°C to +105°C.
PTFE: High temperature and chemically inert, -55°C to +200°C.
XLPE: Higher temperature rating than PVC, -55°C to +125°C.
Silicone: High-voltage and flexible, -40°C to +150°C.
PDVF: Used in wire wrap applications, -40°C to +125°C.
ETFE: -70°C to +150°C.
TGGT: High-temperature and moisture resistant, +250°C.
MG: For high-temperature applications, +450°C.

Voltage and Approvals:

150V: XL-PVC, XLPE, PTFE, with various UL and CSA approvals.
300V: PVC, SR-PVC, XL-PVC, XLPE, PTFE, with UL AWM and CSA approvals.
600V: PVC, mPPE, XLPE, ETFE, PTFE, Silicone, with UL and CSA approvals.
Military and Solar Applications: Specific wires for military and solar applications with MIL-DTL and UL approvals.

Color Coding: Insulation colors are coded for easy circuit identification, with specific color codes for different wire types.

Conclusion: Alpha Wire's hook-up wires are versatile and meet a wide range of industrial and environmental requirements, ensuring reliability and performance in various applications.

Detailed Specifications: The document provides detailed specifications for various hook-up wires, categorized by voltage ratings, insulation materials, and compliance with military and industry standards.

1. 600 V Hook-Up Wire:

Specifications: Available in PVC and PVC/Nylon insulation, with stranded tinned copper conductors.
Standards: Complies with MIL-W-76 Type HW and MIL-DTL-16878/2 (Type C).
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C for PVC; -55°C to +105°C for MIL-DTL-16878/2.
Availability: Offered in lengths of 100 ft and 1000 ft.
Insulation Colors: White, Black, Red, Yellow, Slate, Blue, Violet, Brown, Green, Orange.

2. 1000 V Hook-Up Wire:

Specifications: PVC insulation with stranded or solid tinned copper conductors.
Standards: MIL-W-76 Type MWP and MIL-W-76 B Type MW.
Operating Temperature: -55°C to +90°C for MWP; -40°C to +80°C for MW.
Availability: Available in 100 ft and 1000 ft lengths.
Insulation Colors: Similar to 600 V wires.

3. 600/150 V Hook-Up Wire:

Specifications: Irradiated PVC insulation, soldering iron resistant.
Standards: MIL-DTL-16878/1 (Type B), UL AWM 1429, CSA AWM I A/B FT1.
Operating Temperature: -55°C to +105°C (MIL); -55°C to +80°C (AWM, CSA).
Availability: Offered in 100 ft and 1000 ft lengths.

4. 3000/600 V Hook-Up Wire:

Specifications: Cross-linked polyolefin insulation with stranded tinned copper conductors.
Standards: MIL-DTL-16878/4 (Type D), UL AWM 3271, CSA CL 1251 XLPE.
Operating Temperature: -55°C to +105°C (MIL); -55°C to +125°C (UL, CSA).
Availability: Available in 100 ft and 1000 ft lengths.

5. 250 V Hook-Up Wire:

Specifications: PTFE insulation with stranded or solid tinned copper conductors.
Standards: MIL-DTL-16878/6 (Type ET), UL VW-1, NEMA HP3.
Availability: Various part numbers with different wire sizes and stranding configurations.

Key Data from Tables:

Wire sizes range from 32 AWG to 1/0 AWG, with varying stranding and insulation thicknesses.
Nominal diameters and insulation thicknesses are specified for each wire type.
Insulation colors are consistent across different voltage ratings, providing options for color-coding in installations.

Conclusion: Alpha Wire offers a comprehensive range of hook-up wires suitable for various applications, with detailed specifications ensuring compliance with industry standards and operational requirements.

Additional Wire Types: The document also covers high voltage silicone rubber wires, high temperature wires, photovoltaic wires, EcoWire, ribbon cables, and bus bar wires, each with specific materials, operating temperatures, and availability.

Hook-Up Wire Kits: Alpha Wire provides kits for military or UL/CSA applications, including five 100 ft spools of wire, a stripping tool, and a transparent dispensing tube. Kits are available in two temperature ranges: -40°C to +80°C and -40°C to +105°C, with voltage ratings of 1000 V and 300 V respectively.

Dearborn™ Bulk Hook-Up Wire: Supports high-volume needs with put-ups of 5000 ft and above, available in various styles and temperature ranges.

Catalog excerpts

Hook-Up Wire 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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Hook-Up Wire he broad range of hook-up wire from Alpha means you will find the product exactly suited to your application—whether it’s as straightforward as a control cabinet in a protected environment or as specialized as a machine tool on the factory floor, a hightemperature oven, or off-road construction equipment. Our hook-up wire is available in a variety of insulations to meet your needs for temperature, ability to withstand wear and abrasion, electrical performance, or resistance to oil, solvents, and chemicals. • tranded and solid copper S conductors, bare or tinned, with other platings...

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Wire Range (AWG) Stranded Temperature Range Wire Wrap Ribbon Cable: 5 to 30 Conductors 150/300 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 300 V Materials • tranded or solid tinned S copper conductor • PVC insulation Wire Size *UL AWM 1581 and 1569. All others UL AWM 1007 and 1569. †CSA AWM I A/B FT-1. “T” indicates topcoat conductors. Insulation Colors Z1 1 White 17 White/ Orange 18 White/ Slate 19 White/ Violet 28 Green/ Yellow Insulation Colors Z2 0 Black 1 Brown 2 Red 3 Orange 4 Yellow 5 Green 6 Blue 7 Violet These wires also available in 500 ft (152 m) put-ups. 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 300 V Hook-Up Wire Operating Temperature • Stranded or solid tinned copper conductor Wire Size These wires also available in 500 ft (152 m) put-ups. 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V Hook-Up Wire Operating Temperature • Stranded bare copper Wire Size Insulation Colors Alpha Wire | www.alphawire.com 11-800-52 ALPHA Specifications subject to change. For complete specifications and availability, visit www.alphawire.com.

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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V T indicates top coat conductors. *Not MTW 5 Yellow 6 Blue 7 Brown 8 Orange Insulation Colors Z1 1 White 2 Black 3 Red 4 Green Materials • tranded or solid tinned S copper conductor • PVC insulation 9 Slate 10 Violet 28 Green/Yellow 29 Yellow/Green 0 Black 1 Brown 2 Red 3 Orange 4 Yellow 5 Green 6 Blue 7 Violet These wires also available in 500 ft (152 m) put-ups. 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V Hook-Up Wire Operating Temperature • Stranded or solid tinned copper conductor Wire Size •Also meets MIL-W-76 Type LW. Alpha Wire | www.alphawire.com 11-800-52 ALPHA Specifications subject to change. For complete specifications and availability, visit www.alphawire.com.

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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V MIL-W-76 Type HW Operating Temperature • 20°C to +80°C - Insulation Colors White Black Red Materials • tranded tinned copper S conductor • PVC insulation Availability 100 ft (30.5 m) 1000 ft (305 m) 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V MIL-DTL-16878/2 (Type C) UL VW-1 Operating Temperature • 55°C to +105°C Materials • tranded tinned copper S conductor • PVC insulation Insulation Colors White Black Red Green Yellow Blue Brown Orange Slate Violet 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V Hook-Up Wire UL THHN, THWN, TFN, TFFN Operating Temperature • Stranded or solid bare copper • PVC/nylon insulation Wire Size Insulation Colors 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600 V Hook-Up Wire 600 V, PVC/Nylon MIL-DTL-16878/17 (Type B/N) Operating Temperature • 55°C to +105°C Materials • tranded tinned copper S conductor • PVC/nylon insulation Insulation Colors White Black Red Green Yellow Blue Brown Orange Slate Violet Availability 100 ft (30.5 m) 500 ft (152 m) 1000 ft (305 m) Bulk, cut to length 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 1000 V MIL-W-76 Type MWP Operating Temperature • 55°C to +90°C Materials • Stranded or solid tinned copper conductor • VC insulation P Insulation Colors White Black Red Green Yellow Blue Brown Orange Slate Violet Availability 100 ft (30.5 m) 1000 ft (305 m) Bulk, cut to length 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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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 1000 V Hook-Up Wire Operating Temperature • Stranded or solid tinned copper conductor Wire Size Insulation Colors Alpha Wire | www.alphawire.com 11-800-52 ALPHA Specifications subject to change. For complete specifications and availability, visit www.alphawire.com.

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Wire > Hook-Up Wire > 600/150 V Hook-Up Wire 600/150 V, Irradiated PVC Soldering Iron Resistant Part No. MIL-DTL-16878/1 (Type B) (600 V) UL AWM 1429 (150 V) CSA AWM I A/B FT1 (150 V) Operating Temperature • 55°C to +105°C (MIL) • -55°C to +80°C (AWM, CSA) Materials • tranded tinned copper S conductor • Irradiated PVC insulation Insulation Colors White Black Red Green Yellow Blue Brown Orange Slate Violet 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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