Wires and cables have a wide range of applications and can be used in industrial machinery and electrical/electronic equipment. Including power supply, lighting circuit and control circuit, programmable input/output controller and motor circuit. There are AWM and MTW series cables in UL certified wires.
In 2007, AWM was omitted from the NFPA-79 electrical code and its use in industrial machinery was prohibited. So what is AWM cable?
The full name of AWM means Design for application wiring material. This cable is designed for electrical wiring materials and complies with the UL758 standard. AWM series cables are often used as connecting wires for interconnecting sensors, actuators, switches, and other components.
MTW: Thermoplastic insulated machine tool wire. Wire for thermoplastic insulated mechanical tools
Mechanical and electrical requirements that comply with UL 1063 and NFPA 79 standards
A professional cable manufacturer would recommend using MTW cables with UL listed certification to ensure that the product meets the requirements of NFPA-79 electrical specifications. MTW cables are produced according to the requirements of UL1063 standard, which is the standard for mechanical tool cables. MTW cable is a larger cable suitable for use in boards or conduits. It is constructed with larger copper wires and contains more cable plastic than 300V. Its material is sturdy and wear-resistant polyvinyl chloride insulation or polyvinyl chloride/nylon insulation
Twisted conductors provide better flexibility. In a dry environment, the working temperature can reach 90 ° C (194 ° F); If exposed to moisture, oil, or coolant environments, the operating temperature can reach 60 ° C (140 ° F).
