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In today's video we want to talk to you more about the different types of wire that we commonly see used in the various different applications, such as industrial, commercial and residential environments. The wire that we will discuss today is not specifically designed for just industrial or commercial applications, rather the scenario it is being used in will dictate the type of wire that is needed. Also, I want to briefly mention, that we will discuss just a few of the most widely used wire types, but know, there are many different varieties of wire that we will not cover in this video. We do briefly cover a few of the most common wire types used in industrial wiring in another video “Industrial wiring tips and tricks”. If you have not already seen that video, we will link it in the description below.
Keep in mind that with all of the wire we will talk about today will use some kind of electrical conducting material, typically copper, although aluminum is also very common. Also, in regards to wire sizing, electrical wire is sized by how thick or thin it is. This is referred to the wire gauge. Sometimes this will be shown as AWG, or American Wire Gauge. A good rule of thumb to remember is this: the smaller the wire gauge, the larger, or “thicker” the wire will be. The thicker the wire is, the more electrical current that can pass through it.
So let’s get started… First let's talk about THHN wire (www.rspsupply...., which is one of the most widely used types of wire we see today. THHN stands for Thermoplastic, High Heat Resistant, Nylon Jacket insulation. This wire is mainly used in scenarios where it is being pulled through conduit, or used in cable trays do to its rigidity and tough insulation characteristics. THHN is used in many industrial, commercial and residential applications It can also be found in both stranded wire, which is where there are several small strands of wire grouped together which allows for more flexibility and less chance for the wire to break. Or also can also be found in solid wire, which is one larger solid strand of wire which is typically more durable and rigid. THHN wire is suitable for uses in dry locations and temperatures that do not exceed 90C.
Another very common type of wire that we see used is XHHW, which is very similar to THHN in almost all areas. The main difference is that XHHW wire is overall a more durable wire that can withstand higher temperatures, and more harsh environments than THHN, and is also water resistant. XHHW wire can also be found in both stranded and solid wire options as well. With both THHN and XHHW wire, determining whether to use stranded wire or solid wire will depend on your specific application.
MTW wire (www.rspsupply....) is also another very common type of wire that you will see used, especially in industrial applications. You will mainly see MTW being used in industrial control cabinetry as well as other industrial equipment, such as motors and motor control hardware. MTW is much more flexible than THHN wire and its insulation is not typically as durable, which makes it a poor choice to run through conduit. This flexibility however, makes it ideal for situations where it is winding through tight areas such as wire ducting, like in an industrial control cabinet. MTW wire is almost exclusively found in stranded wire, which allows for much of the flexibility and reduces the chances of the wire breaking. MTW wire is intended for use in dry locations that do not exceed 90c, or wet locations that do not to exceed 60c.
Next, let's talk about the more specialized wire that you will see commonly used in industrial applications and areas you might see it being used. This however, we will save for the next part on this brief series.
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15 окт 2024
