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MTW, AWM, TEW
Thermoplastic Insulated Heat, Moisture & Oil Resistant 600 Volt Copper
Product Description:
Alan Wire Type MTW/AWM/TEW is primarily used as wiring in machine tools, appliances, and in various building applications as specified by the National Electrical Code. MTW/AWM/TEW conductors are stranded, soft-annealed copper. The conductors are then insulated with a tough polyvinyl chloride (PVC), making the wire heat, moisture, and oil-resistant.
Specifications:
Type MTW/AWM/TEW wire meets the requirements of the National Electrical Code and is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Canadian Standards Association. Type MTW or AWM is U.L. Listed for machine tool wire and appliance wiring material. TEW is CSA rated for thermoplastic equipment wire. MTW & AWM have a VW-1 flame rating. TEW has an FT1 rating. Voltage rating for all applications is 600 volts. 18-10 AWG is made in accordance with style 1032 (1,000 volt rating).
MTW/AWM meets U.L. Standards 758 & U.L. Standard 1063,
Style No. 1344 (8 AWG), Style No. 1345 (18-10 AWG), Style 1032 (18-10 AWG) Style No.
1283 (6-2 AWG), Style No. 1232 (6-2 AWG), & Style No. 1346
(6-2 AWG).
18-10 awg are flexible stranding (class K).
| Size AWG | Color Code | Insulation Thickness (Mils) | No. of Strands | Nominal O.D. (Inches) | Approx. Weight (LBS/MFT) | Standard Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2 | .030 | 16 | .113 | 11 | A |
| 16 | 1 | .030 | 26 | .125 | 14 | A |
| 14 | 1 | .030 | 41 | .139 | 20 | A |
| 12 | 2 | .030 | 65 | .158 | 28 | A |
| 10 | 3 | .030 | 104 | .182 | 43 | B |
| 8 | 4 | .045 | 19 | .246 | 74 | C D |
| 6 | 4 | .060 | 19 | .315 | 114 | C D |
| 4 | 4 | .060 | 19 | .365 | 167 | C D |
| 2 | 4 | .060 | 19 | .430 | 252 | C D |
| Larger sizes of MTW are available when minimum quantities are met. Call for Availability. | ||||||
| Package
Code A 2000' Carton, Four 500' Spools Per Ctn. B 1000' Carton, Two 500' Spools Per Ctn. C 500' Reel D 1000' Reel Other lengths & packaging available upon request. |
Colors Available:
Color Code #1) Black, White, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Purple, Gray, Pink, Tan Color Code #2) Black, White, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Purple, Gray, Pink Color Code #3) Black, White, Red, Blue, Green Color Code #4) Black |
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| Wire Type | Dry | Oil | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTW | 90°C | 60°C | 60°C |
| AWM | 105°C | 60°C | 75°C |
| TEW | 105°C | 60°C | - |
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