Wire

A wire is a long and thin piece of conducting material used to carry current from the source to the user point. Wires may be insulated with different materials. Typically, wires are made of either copper or aluminum. Single strand wires are rigid and therefore, difficult to bend. Flexible wires are made of very thin stranded conductors bunched together.

A wire can be single or multi stranded and the size is indicated in American Wire Gauge or AWG. Typically, PVC is used for insulating wires. For special applications, Teflon or similar materials are used. Wires of different AWG sizes are used for internal wiring of electrical panels and for electrical and electronic devices.

Choose from:

There are many types of wire to use for various applications. Here is short list of wire and their applications and characteristics:

Teflon Wire

Features:
• Silver plated copper conductor
• Teflon insulated
• Resistant to oils, alkalies, acids, flame and moisture
• Voltage rating: 600V

Applications:
• High temperature applications
• High performance applications
• Military applications
• Commercial applications

Applications:
• Internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment
• Internal wiring of meters, panels, computers, appliances and control panels
• Project wiring where 300V is required

Applications:
• Internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment
• Internal wiring of meters and panels
• Project wiring where 600V is required

Features:
• Voltage rating: 120V

Applications:
• Automotive and truck applications