Application & Selection Guide for Standard Product
| Source | Designation | Product | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL/CSA | MTW | Polyvinyl Chloride | Machine Tool Wire: Multi-rated general purpose PVC wire for machine tools and panelboards. Suited for wet or dry applications. Rated 90C, 600V. |
| UL | SIS | Cross-linked Polyethylene | Switchboard Wire: XLP is generally used for wiring of switchboards, distribution boards and control apparatus. Rated 90C, 600V. |
| UL/CSA | AWM TEW |
Polyvinyl Chloride | Appliance Lead Wire: Major appliances such as refrigeration and air conditioning units. Rated 105C, 600V. |
| UL/CSA | SFF-1 SEWF-1 |
Silicone w/ Glass Braid | Appliance/Fixture Wire: Quartz heaters, toasters, thermal protectors and recessed light fixtures. Rated 150C, 300V. |
| UL |
AWM |
Silicone Rubber | Appliance, Motor, Control Lead Wire: Slow cookers, coffee makers, meat probes, lighting fixtures, motor leads, mercury switches and thermostats. Rated 150C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | FEP | Teflon | Appliance, Communications, Medical, Control Systems Lead Wire: Heater elements, gas Ignitors, appliances, thermocouples and electrical/electronic/surgical instruments. Rated 150C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | SFF-2 SEWF-2 |
Silicone w/ Glass Braid | Appliance, Fixture, Motor, Power Supply Lead Wire: Small domestic heating and cooking devices, motor leads, power supply leads and transformers. Rated 150C, 600V. |
| UL | AWM Braidless Silicone |
Silicone Rubber | Appliance, Motor, Control Lead Wire: Slow cookers coffee makers, meat probes, lighting fixtures, motor leads and mercury switches. Rated 200C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | SF-1 SEW-1 |
Silicone w/ Glass Braid | Appliance Lead Wire: Small domestic heating and cooking appliances, hair dryers, steam irons, quartz heaters and thermal protectors suited for exposed leads. Rated 200C, 300V. |
| UL/CSA | SF-2 SEW-2 |
Silicone w/ Glass Braid | Appliance/Fixture Lead Wire: Range top burners and back panels, steam irons, toasters, broiler ovens, gas dryers, kilns, quartz heaters and recessed light fixtures. Suited for exposed leads. Rated 200C, 600V. |
| UL/CSA/MIL SPEC | FEP W-16878D |
Teflon | Appliance, Communications, Medical, Control Systems, Military Lead Wire: Heater elements, appliances, thermocouples, gas ignitors, electrical/electronic/surgical instruments and military. Rated 180/200C, 300/600/1000V. |
| UL/CSA | SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, HPN, HPD |
Thermoset Parallel Cord | 2 Conductors: Small signs, electric blankets, heating pads, broilers, flat irons, fry pans, coffee makers, hair curlers, air conditioners, refrigerators, soldering irons and industrial heating pots. Rated 60/105C, 300V. |
| UL/CSA | SV, SVT, SVO | SV, SVT, SVO & Thermoset Round Cord |
2 and 3 Conductors: Floor polishers, sanders, vacuum cleaners, food mixers and office machines. Rated 60/90C, 300V |
| UL/CSA | SJT, SJ, SJO, HSJO | Thermoplastic & Thermoset Round Cord |
2 and 3 Conductors: Portable hand tools, washing machines, polishers, sanders, vibrators, therapeutic machines, stop lights, dishwashers, sound equipment, heater cord, medical equipment, medium duty tools and machinery motor leads. Rated 60/105C, 300V. |
| UL / CSA (CSA up to 10C only) |
S, SO, SOW-A, SOW, ST, STO |
Thermoplastic & Thermoset Round Cord |
2, 3, 4 and up to 70 Conductors: Heavy duty service for tools, portable lights, battery chargers, welders, floor surfacing machines and as pendant and control cables. Rated 60/105C, 600V. |
| UL | Hi-Voltage SGI | Silicone w/ Glass Braid Braidless Silicone Rubber |
Gas Ignitor Wire: Furnaces, heating and air conditioning units, gas water heaters, range top burners, ovens ignition systems such as electronic high voltage and piezoelectric spark ignitors. Rated 150/250C, 10KVAC, 50KVDC. |
| UL/CSA | PFA | Teflon | Appliance/Heating System Wire: Commercial food service equipment, appliances and heater elements. Rated 250C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | TGS/TGT TGGS/TGGT | TFE Tape w/ Glass Braid | Appliance, Lighting, Industrial Heating Lead Wire: Infrared ovens, flood lights, lamp holder leads, oil and gas fired furnaces, band and strip heaters and kilns. Rated 250C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | MGS MGT |
MICA Tape W/ Glass Braid | Extreme High Temperature Appliance/Industrial Heating Lead Wire: Commercial food service equipment, heaters, heat treating furnaces, kilns, cartridge and band heaters. Rated 450C, 300/600V. |
| UL/CSA | SPT-1, SPT-2, SPT-3, SRDT |
All Plastic Parallel Cord | 2 and 3 Conductors: Lamps, radios, clocks, televisions, fans, electric blankets, small signs, phones, refrigerators, air conditioners, heating pads, electric ranges and dryers. Rated 60/105C, 300V. |