World's Largest Selection of Specialty Magnet Wire

Worlds Largest Selection of Specialty Magnet Wire
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For over 35 years MWS Wire Industries has operated under the simple premise that total customer satisfaction is the key to our
long-term success and growth. Our primary objective is to exceed our customers expectations of product quality and service.
Whether its same-day delivery from our inventory of 50,000 unique wire items or producing a wire to meet a customers just-in-time
production schedule, our highly trained staff of wire professionals is committed to meeting the needs of wire users worldwide on
time, every time.
From new product development where we build special wires to improve the overall performance of electronic components to R&D
production of wire for new and innovative applications, MWS has the resources to give you a competitive edge.
MWS Wire Industries, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California, USA, houses
more than 50,000 specialty wires along with wire production facilities for drawing,
shaping, serving, twisting, and insulating of wire for high-technology users
worldwide. The company was founded in 1968.
Table of Contents
Magnet Wire
Magnet Wire Insulation Guide............................................................................................................................................................2
Copper Magnet Wire, 6 through 55 AWG ..........................................................................................................................................4
Half-Size Copper Magnet Wire ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Square Magnet Wire ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Bondable Magnet Wire ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Multifilar Magnet Wire ..................................................................................................................................................................10
TwistiteTM Magnet Wire ....................................................................................................................................................................12
MicrosquareTM Magnet Wire ............................................................................................................................................................14
Litz Wire......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Laboratory Services....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Manufacturing ............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Resistance Wire ..........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Plated Wire and Ribbon ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Specialty Metals and Alloys ........................................................................................................................................................................25
Copper and Copper Alloys ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
EC Aluminum Wire ....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Properties of Aluminum Alloys ..................................................................................................................................................................27
Mechanical Alloys ......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Copper Clad Aluminum and other clad Metals............................................................................................................................................29
Spool Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................30
Gauge to MM Conversion Chart..................................................................................................................................................................31
MWS Wire Industries Accreditations ..........................................................................................................................................................32
Magnet Wire Insulation Guide

THERMAL
CLASS
105C
NEMA
STANDARD
(MW 1000)
FEDERAL
SPECIFICATION
(JW 1177)
IEC
STANDARD
(60317)
Plain Enamel
PE
NONE
NONE
NONE
Formvar
MW 15 (RD) MW 18 (SQ & RECT)
JW 1177/4 (RD) JW 1177/16 (SQ & RECT)
317-1 (RD) 317-17 (SQ & RECT)
Polyurethane Bondable
PB
MW 3
JW 1177/44
317-2
Formvar Bondable
FB
MW 19
JW 1177/6
317-5
Polyurethane Nylon Bondable
PNB
MW 29
JW 1177/30
317-9
Polyurethane-155*
P155
MW 79
JW 1177/41
317-20
155C
MWS
PRODUCT
CODE
INSULATION
TYPE
180C
200C
Polyurethane Nylon-155*
PN155
MW 80
JW 1177/42
317-21
Polyurethane-180*
P180
MW 82
NONE
317-51
Polyurethane Nylon-180*
PN180
MW 83
NONE
NONE
Polyester-imide
PT
MW 30
JW 1177/12
317-8
Polyester Nylon*
PTN
MW 76
JW 1177/38
317-22
Solderable Polyester*
SPT
MW 77
JW 1177/39
317-23
Solderable Polyester-Nylon*
SPTN
MW 78
JW 1177/40
NONE
Polyester-imide Bondable*
PTB
NONE
NONE
317-37
Polyester-amide-imide Bondable*
APTB
NONE
NONE
NONE
Solderable Polyester Bondable*
SPTB
NONE
NONE
NONE
Glass Fibers
GLASS
JW 1177/21 (RD)
317-50 (RD) 317-33 (SQ & RECT)
Dacron Glass
DGLAS
JW 1177/20 (RD) JW 1177/25 (SQ & RECT)
NONE
Polyester-200*
PT200
MW 74
JW 1177/43
317-42
APT
JW 1177/14 (RD) JW 1177/13 (SQ & RECT)
Polyester A/I Polyamideimide
APTIG
NONE
317-13
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon**)
TEFLON
NONE
NONE
NONE
ML
JW 1177/15 (RD) JW 1177/18 (SQ & RECT)
317-46 (RD) 317-47 (SQ & RECT)
Polyester A/I Topcoat*
240C
Polyimide-ML*
317-13 (RD) 317-29 (SQ & RECT)
* UL Recognized Insulations
** Registered trademark of E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company
MWS Wire Industries, 31200 Cedar Valley Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362 Phone: 818-991-8553 Fax: 818-706-0911 www.mwswire.com
Magnet Wire Insulation Guide

GENERAL
APPLICATIONS
Plain Enamel, known as oleoresinous enamel, was one of the first film insulations developed more than 75 years ago and is still in use today
in a variety of electronic components. Plain Enamel wires are manufactured to single-build dimensional standards. Available in 40-44 AWG.
Relays and coils. Avoid using in presence of

synthetic solvents.
Formvar Enamel is made from vinyl acetal resins produced as a smooth uniform film. Formvar has excellent mechanical properties such
as abrasion resistance and flexibility. The film will withstand excessive elongation without rupture. When stressed during winding, Formvar
has a tendency to craze upon contact with solvents such as toluol, naphtha, xylol, etc. Therefore, it should be given an annealing preheat
prior to varnish application. Formvar can be removed mechanically or chemically during terminal preparation.
Motors, random wound coils, oil filled and dry

transformers, armature and generator winding
where tough film may be required.
Bondable magnet wire is insulated copper wire with a superimposed film of thermoplastic bonding material. The heat or solvent
sensitivity of this material makes possible the winding of coils of unusual shapes since the wire may be bonded turn-to-turn.
To obtain specific dimensional data on Bondable wires, see pages 8 and 9.
Self-supporting coils, voice coils, encapsulated coils,

relays, yoke coils.
Polyurethane-155 is a 155C thermal class solder strippable insulation produced primarily 30 AWG and finer with quick soldering
characteristics at 390C.
Motors, R.F. coils, relays, encapsulated coils, ignition

coils, solenoids, low voltage transformers, layer and
precision wound coils.
Polyurethane Nylon-155 is similar to the 155C Polyurethane with an additional Nylon overcoat to improve the abrasion resistance and heat shock
characteristics for coil and motor windings. Produced 10 AWG to 55 AWG, soldering temperatures are 430C for 10-23 AWG, and 390C for 24-55 AWG.
Appliance motors, relays, timer and clock coils,

encapsulated coils, solenoids, toroid coils,random
wound coils.
Polyurethane-180 combines the thermal properties of a class 180C insulation, while offering low temperature solderability at
390C (24 AWG and finer).
Automotive relays, ignition coils, transformers

and solenoids.
Polyurethane Nylon-180 offers excellent abrasion resistance for ferrite core coils and transformers, while exhibiting high temperature thermal
stress and low temperature solderability at 430C (14-23 AWG ) and 390C (24 AWG and finer).
Relays, pulse transformers, toroid coils,

small appliance motors.
Polyester-imide magnet wire is insulated with a Class H modified polyester resin. It has excellent thermal endurance, solvent resistance and
exhibits a low coefficient of friction to improve windability. It requires mechanical or chemical stripping.
Appliance and tool motors, continuous operation coils,

subfractional instrument and servo motors solenoids.
Polyester Nylon is a film insulation with a modified polyester basecoat and a nylon topcoat. Typical of a dual coat construction, advantage is
taken of the high thermal properties of the polyester and the mechanical properties of the nylon.
Fractional and integral horsepower motors, coils and

relays, control and dry transformers, encapsulated
coils, D.C. field coils.
Solderable Polyester magnet wire is an ester-imide insulated wire which solders at 470C. Since thermoplastic flow values equal or exceed
280C, the insulation has shown excellent promise in transfer molding applications.
Special transformer coils, automotive coils,

electronic coils.
Solderable Polyester-Nylon magnet wire is a two-part insulation system in which ester-imide basecoat is overcoated with nylon. This wire
solders at 455C. The construction may be considered a substitute for applications where ester-imide insulation wire is used, with the added
features of improved solvent resistance and improved windability.
Shaded-pole motor coils, special control coils,

automotive coils.
Self-bonding polyester actually describes a number of possible constructions of polyester base insulation with a thermoplastic bond coat.
The bond coat may be epoxy, polyester or polyamide. Keep in mind for design purposes that the addition of the bond coat does add one
overall build level to the wire dimension. To obtain specific dimensional data on bondable wires, visit the MWS Wire website at mwswire.com,
or use the MWS CD-ROM.
Television yoke coils, clutch and brake coils, helical

and toroidal coils.
Both glass and dacron glass are a served filament on the magnet wire conductor. They are available as unvarnished or varnished with organic or
silicone varnishes. The fibers may be served over bare conductor or over film constructions. The glass is a continuous filament glass yarn and the
dacron glass is a combination of glass and polyester fibers. The advantage of the glass is its high resistance to overload burnout and the advantage
of the dacron glass is its abrasion resistance and better flexibility than glass. The dacron glass can be purchased fused and unvarnished.
Dry transformers, Class B motors.
Polyester-200 is a modified theic-polyesterimide one-part system. It has high temperature thermal properties and good chemical resistance.
Normally produced in sizes 34-56 AWG.
Motors, small coils, transformers.
INSULATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Polyester-amide-imide magnet wire is a two-part insulation consisting of a modified polyester basecoat with a superimposed amide-imide
outer coating. This wire exhibits exceptional windability, heat shock resistance, and ability to withstand overloads. Chemical resistance to
most solvents and insulating varnishes is extremely good. It is not softened by refrigerants and extractions are essentially zero.
Fractional and integral horsepower motors (hermetic

and open), automotive and hand tool armatures, dry
type transformers.
For inverter duty applications, this insulation is designed for use in motors that may be subjected to high voltage spikes. Available in
sizes 14-30 AWG.
Rotating Machines, Fractional and Integral HP Motors,

Hermetic Motors, DC Motors, Power Tools, Dry
Transformers, Electronic coils.
Teflon** has high heat resistance and excellent resistance to most solvents, acids and corrosive chemicals and a high dielectric constant.
Miniature rotating components and windings where

severe environments are encountered.
ML is a film insulation made of polyimide resins. It is a Class 240C thermal rated insulation with exceptional resistance to chemical solvents
and burnout. The outstanding thermoplastic flow of over 400C and its ability to withstand excessive overloads extends the use of magnet wire
in extreme conditions. ML is unaffected by prolonged exposure to varnish solvents and is compatible with virtually all systems.
Fractional and integral horsepower motors, high

temperature continuous duty coils and relays,
hermetic and sealed units, heavy-duty hand tool
motors, encapsulated coils.
Copper Magnet Wire Data

BARE COPPER
SIZE
(AWG)
RESISTANCE**
(INCHES)
(OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
.1604
.1429
.1272
.1133
.1009
.0898
.0800
.0713
.0635
.0565
.0503
.0448
.0399
.0355
.0317
.0282
.0250
.0224
.0199
.0177
.0157
.0141
.0125
.0112
.0099
.0088
.0079
.0070
.0062
.0055
.0049
.0044
.0039
.0034
.0030
.0027
.0024
.0021
.0019
.00169
.00151
.00135
.00119
.00107
.00095
.00085
.00075
.00067
.00060
.00053
.1620
.1443
.1285
.1144
.1019
.0907
.0808
.0720
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0040
.0035
.0031
.0028
.0025
.0022
.0020
.00176
.00157
.00140
.00124
.00111
.00099
.00088
.00078
.00070
.00062
.00055
.1636
.1457
.1298
.1155
.1029
.0916
.0816
.0727
.0647
.0577
.0513
.0458
.0407
.0363
.0323
.0288
.0256
.0228
.0203
.0181
.0161
.0143
.0127
.0114
.0101
.0090
.0081
.0072
.0064
.0057
.0051
.0046
.0041
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0026
.0023
.0021
.00183
.00164
.00146
.00129
.00116
.00103
.00092
.00081
.00073
.00065
.00057
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
.3875
.4885
.6156
.7774
.9795
1.236
1.558
1.962
2.477
3.115
3.941
4.944
6.261
7.871
9.941
12.50
15.82
19.95
25.17
31.66
40.01
50.72
64.30
79.80
101.7
128.0
158.1
200.1
253.2
319.2
398.7
490.1
617.0
800.2
1013
1233
1534
1960
2352
3080
3870
4868
6205
7744
9734
12320
15690
19480
24820
31540
.3952
.4981
.6281
.7924
.9988
1.261
1.589
2.001
2.524
3.181
4.019
5.054
6.386
8.047
10.13
12.77
16.20
20.31
25.67
32.37
41.02
51.43
65.33
81.22
103.7
130.9
162.0
205.7
261.3
330.7
414.8
512.1
648.2
846.6
1079
1323
1659
2143
2593
3348
4207
5291
6745
8417
10580
13390
17050
21170
26980
34280
.4031
.5079
.6410
.8079
1.019
1.286
1.620
2.040
2.572
3.249
4.099
5.167
6.514
8.229
10.32
13.04
16.59
20.67
26.19
33.10
42.07
52.17
66.37
82.68
105.8
133.9
166.2
211.7
269.8
342.8
431.9
535.7
681.9
897.1
1152
1423
1801
2352
2873
3616
4544
5714
7285
9090
11430
14460
18410
22860
29140
37020
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
DIAMETER *
FEET
PER
POUND
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
CIRCULAR
MILS
NOMINAL
12.59
15.87
20.01
25.24
31.82
40.2
50.6
63.7
80.4
101
128
161
203
256
323
407
516
647
818
1030
1310
1640
2080
2590
3300
4170
5160
6550
8320
10500
13200
16300
20600
27000
34400
42100
52900
68300
82600
106,500
134,400
169,200
213,400
269,700
339,700
428,400
540,000
681,200
859,100
1,083,000
79.44
63.03
49.98
39.62
31.43
24.9
19.8
15.7
12.4
9.87
7.81
6.21
4.92
3.90
3.10
2.46
1.94
1.55
1.22
.970
.765
.610
.481
.387
.303
.240
.194
.153
.120
.0949
.0757
.0613
.0484
.0371
.0291
.0237
.0189
.0147
.0121
.00939
.00744
.00591
.00469
.00371
.00294
.00233
.00185
.00147
.00116
.000923
26240
20820
16510
13090
10380
8226
6529
5184
4109
3260
2581
2052
1624
1289
1024
812.3
640.1
510.8
404.0
320.4
252.8
201.6
158.8
127.7
100.0
79.21
64.00
50.41
39.69
31.36
25.00
20.25
16.00
12.25
9.61
7.84
6.25
4.84
4.00
3.10
2.47
1.96
1.54
1.23
.98
.775
.608
.490
.384
.303
SIZE
(AWG)
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
*Minimum and maximum dimensions are based on tolerances specified by ASTM Standard B3
**Values are based on a resistivity of 10.371 ohms per circular mil/ft at 20C. (100% IACS conductivity). Minimum resistance values are based on maximum bare diameter. Maximum resistance values are
based on minimum bare diameter.
6 - 44 AWG magnet wire will be furnished to dimensional standard with resistance values as a guideline.
45 - 55 AWG magnet wire will be furnished to resistance with the dimensions as a guideline.
Copper Magnet Wire Data

SINGLE BUILD
DIAMETER *
(INCHES)
NOM.
MAX.
.1622
.1446
.1288
.1149
.1024
.0913
.0814
.0727
.0651
.0580
.0517
.0462
.0412
.0367
.0329
.0293
.0261
.0234
.0209
.0186
.0166
.0149
.0133
.0119
.0106
.0094
.0085
.0075
.0067
.0059
.0053
.0047
.0042
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0026
.0023
.0020
.00179
.00161
.00145
.00129
.00117
.00105
.00095
.00085
.00072
.00065
.00058
.1648
.1469
.1306
.1165
.1039
.0927
.0827
.0739
.0659
.0587
.0524
.0469
.0418
.0373
.0334
.0298
.0266
.0239
.0213
.0190
.0170
.0153
.0137
.0123
.0109
.0097
.0088
.0078
.0070
.0062
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0039
.0035
.0031
.0028
.0025
.0022
.00192
.00173
.00158
.00140
.00124
.00113
.00103
.00093
.00079
.00070
.00064
.1665
.1485
.1324
.1181
.1054
.0941
.0840
.0750
.0666
.0594
.0531
.0475
.0424
.0379
.0339
.0303
.0270
.0243
.0217
.0194
.0173
.0156
.0140
.0126
.0112
.0100
.0091
.0081
.0072
.0064
.0058
.0052
.0047
.0041
.0037
.0033
.0030
.0026
.0024
.00205
.00185
.00170
.00150
.00130
.00120
.00110
.00100
.00085
.00075
.00070
FEET
PER
POUND
12.545
15.81
19.93
25.12
31.66
39.6
50.25
63.3
79.94
100.4
126.8
159.4
201.1
253.2
318.4
400.6
507.1
633.7
804.5
1010
1279
1600
2028
2513
3208
4052
4995
6337
8055
10250
12800
15750
20020
26240
33330
40800
50940
66140
80060
103,500
130,000
163,400
204,900
259,700
324,700
406,500
507,600
653,600
826,400
1,032,000
DIAMETER *
(INCHES)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
.1639
.1463
.1305
.1165
.1040
.0928
.0829
.0741
.0667
.0595
.0532
.0476
.0425
.0380
.0340
.0304
.0271
.0244
.0218
.0195
.0174
.0157
.0141
.0127
.0113
.0101
.0091
.0081
.0072
.0064
.0057
.0052
.0046
.0040
.0036
.0032
.0028
.0025
.0023
.00199
.00181
.00165
.00139
.00127
.00115
.00105
.00095
.00080
.00073
.00066
.1659
.1481
.1322
.1177
.1051
.0938
.0838
.0749
.0675
.0602
.0539
.0482
.0431
.0386
.0346
.0309
.0276
.0249
.0223
.0199
.0178
.0161
.0144
.0130
.0116
.0105
.0095
.0085
.0075
.0067
.0060
.0055
.0049
.0043
.0038
.0034
.0030
.0027
.0025
.00215
.00196
.00178
.00155
.00139
.00128
.00117
.00107
.00090
.00082
.00075
.1671
.1491
.1332
.1189
.1061
.0948
.0847
.0757
.0682
.0609
.0545
.0488
.0437
.0391
.0351
.0314
.0281
.0253
.0227
.0203
.0182
.0164
.0147
.0133
.0119
.0108
.0098
.0088
.0078
.0070
.0063
.0057
.0051
.0045
.0040
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0027
.00230
.00210
.00190
.00170
.00150
.00140
.00129
.00105
.00103
.00095
.00087
TRIPLE BUILD
FEET
PER
POUND
12.5
15.75
19.85
25
31.5
39
49.9
62.9
79.18
99.7
125.6
157.7
199.2
250.6
314.5
395.3
502.5
625
790.5
992.1
1254
1571
1987
2463
3136
3948
4873
6161
7837
9891
12380
15290
19360
25270
31940
39340
49600
63170
76160
99110
123,800
154,600
196,900
247,500
307,700
383,100
476,200
621,100
775,200
961,500
MIN.
HEAVY BUILD
DIAMETER *
(INCHES)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
.1651
.1475
.1317
.1177
.1052
.0940
.0840
.0752
.0683
.0610
.0546
.0489
.0438
.0392
.0352
.0315
.0282
.0254
.0228
.0204
.0183
.0165
.0148
.0134
.0120
.0108
.0097
.0086
.0077
.0068
.0061
.0056
.0049
.0043
.0039
.0034
.0030
.0027
.0025
.00219
.00201
.00185
.00159
.00147
.00125
.00115
.00105
.00087
.1679
.1492
.1333
.1191
.1064
.0952
.0851
.0762
.0692
.0619
.0554
.0497
.0445
.0399
.0358
.0321
.0288
.0259
.0233
.0209
.0188
.0169
.0152
.0138
.0124
.0110
.0101
.0090
.0080
.0071
.0064
.0059
.0052
.0046
.0041
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0027
.00237
.00218
.00198
.00175
.00159
.00143
.00133
.00123
.00104
.1688
.1508
.1348
.1205
.1076
.0963
.0861
.0771
.0700
.0627
.0562
.0504
.0452
.0406
.0364
.0326
.0293
.0264
.0238
.0214
.0193
.0173
.0156
.0142
.0128
.0114
.0103
.0092
.0082
.0074
.0067
.0060
.0054
.0048
.0043
.0039
.0035
.0032
.0029
.00255
.00235
.00210
.00190
.00170
.00160
.00150
.00140
.00121
QUADRUPLE BUILD
FEET
PER
POUND
12.455
15.69
19.77
24.88
31.34
38.4
49.55
62.5
78.42
99
124.4
156
197.3
248
310.6
390
497.9
616.3
776.5
974.2
1299
1542
1946
2413
3064
3844
4751
5985
7619
9532
11960
14830
18700
24300
30550
37880
48260
60200
72260
94720
117,600
145,800
188,900
235,300
290,700
359,700
444,800
588,600
DIAMETER *
(INCHES)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
.1663
.1488
.1330
.1190
.1065
.0952
.0852
.0763
.0684
.0613
.0549
.0493
.0443
.0397
.0357
.0321
.0287
.0260
.0234
.0211
.0189
.0171
.0154
.0140
.0126
.0114
.0103
.0092
.0082
.0073
.0065
.0060
.0053
.0046
.0042
.0037
.0032
.0029
.0027
.00239
.00221
.00205
.00169
.00157
.00135
.00125
.00115
.00097
.1685
.1506
.1349
.1205
.1078
.0965
.0864
.0774
.0696
.0625
.0561
.0504
.0454
.0407
.0366
.0330
.0296
.0268
.0242
.0219
.0196
.0177
.0159
.0145
.0131
.0118
.0107
.0096
.0085
.0076
.0068
.0063
.0056
.0049
.0044
.0039
.0034
.0031
.0029
.00260
.00241
.00218
.00190
.00174
.00158
.00148
.00138
.00118
.1706
.1525
.1365
.1221
.1092
.0978
.0876
.0785
.0709
.0638
.0572
.0515
.0464
.0418
.0376
.0339
.0305
.0277
.0250
.0226
.0204
.0184
.0165
.0151
.0136
.0121
.0110
.0099
.0088
.0079
.0071
.0065
.0058
.0051
.0046
.0041
.0036
.0033
.0031
.00280
.00260
.00230
.00210
.00190
.00180
.00170
.00160
.00139
SIZE
FEET (AWG)
PER
POUND
12.41
15.63
19.69
24.76
31.18
38.34
49.2
62.1
77.66
98.3
123.2
154.3
195.4
245.4
306.7
384.7
493.3
607.6
762.5
956.3
1204
1513
1905
2363
2992
3740
4629
5809
7401
9173
11540
14370
18040
23330
29160
36420
46920
57230
68360
90330
111,400
137,000
180,900
223,100
273,700
336,300
413,400
556,100
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
*Diameters shown are per NEMA MW 1000-1997. For Diameters per NEMA MW 1000-2003 visit our website at www.mwswire.com
Half-Size Copper Magnet Wire

BARE COPPER
SIZE
(AWG)
DIAMETER
RESISTANCE
FEET
PER
POUND
MIN.
(INCHES)
NOM.
MAX.
412
.1912
.1931
.1950
.2727
.2781
.2837
512
.1703
.1720
.1737
.3437
.3506
.3576
11.17
612
.1517
.1532
.1547
.4334
.4419
.4507
14.08
712
.1350
.1364
.1378
.5462
.5574
.5682
812
.1203
.1215
.1227
.6889
.7025
912
.1071
.1082
.1093
1012
.0952
.0962
.0972
1.10
1.12
1.14
1112
.0847
.0856
.0865
1.38
1.41
1212
.0755
.0763
.0771
1.74
1312
.0672
.0679
.0686
1412
.0599
.0605
1512
.0534
1612
MIN.

NOM.
MAX.
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
SINGLE BUILD
DIAMETER
CIRCULAR MILS
HEAVY BUILD
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
NOM.
MAX.
37290
.1949
.1968
.1986
89.55
29580
.1736
.1754
.1772
71.04
23470
.1549
.1566
.1582
17.76
56.31
18600
.1382
.1398
.1413
.7178
22.38
44.68
14760
.1234
.1248
.1261
.9025
28.22
35.44
11710
.1101
.1114
.1126
35.6
28.1
9270
.0983
.0994
.1004
1.44
44.9
22.3
7360
.0877
.0887
.0897
1.78
1.81
56.6
17.7
5840
.0784
.0793
.0802
2.20
2.24
2.29
71.4
14.0
4620
.0700
.0708
.0716
.0611
2.77
2.82
2.88
90.0
11.1
3670
.0615
.0623
.0630
.0631
.0639
.0646
.0539
.0544
3.49
3.56
3.64
113
8.83
2920
.0549
.0555
.0561
.0564
.0570
.0576
.0475
.0480
.0485
4.41
4.48
4.58
143
7.00
2310
.0489
.0496
.0503
.0504
.0511
.0517
1712
.0423
.0427
.0431
5.56
5.66
5.77
180
5.55
1830
.0437
.0443
.0448
.0451
.0457
.0463
1812
.0376
.0380
.0384
7.00
7.14
7.30
228
4.39
1450
.0389
.0395
.0401
.0402
.0408
.0414
1912
.0336
.0339
.0342
8.81
8.97
9.19
286
3.50
1160
.0348
.0353
.0358
.0361
.0366
.0370
2012
.0299
.0302
.0305
11.1
11.4
11.6
362
2.76
912
.0311
.0316
.0321
.0322
.0328
.0333
2112
.0266
.0269
.0272
14.0
14.3
14.5
457
2.19
724
.0277
.0282
.0287
.0288
.0293
.0298
2212
.0237
.0239
.0241
17.7
18.0
18.5
573
1.74
576
.0248
.0252
.0255
.0258
.0262
.0266
2312
.0211
.0213
.0215
22.2
22.6
23.3
721
1.39
458
.0221
.0226
.0230
.0231
.0236
.0240
2412
.0188
.0190
.0192
28.1
28.7
29.3
915
1.09
361
.0198
.0202
.0206
.0207
.0212
.0216
2512
.0167
.0169
.0171
35.5
36.3
37.2
1160
.865
286
.0176
.0180
.0184
.0185
.0189
.0193
2612
.0148
.0150
.0152
44.3
45.5
46.7
1450
.690
228
.0158
.0162
.0165
.0166
.0170
.0174
2712
.0133
.0134
.0135
56.1
57.7
58.6
1840
.543
180
.0141
.0145
.0148
.0149
.0153
.0156
2812
.0118
.0119
.0120
70.8
73.2
74.5
2290
.436
144
.0126
.0130
.0133
.0134
.0137
.0140
2912
.0105
.0106
.0107
90.6
92.3
94.0
2940
.340
112
.0112
.0116
.0119
.0120
.0123
.0126
3012
.0094
.0095
.0096
112.5
114.9
117.4
3660
.2732
90.25
.0101
.0104
.0107
.0108
.0111
.0114
3112
.0083
.0084
.0085
143.5
147.0
150.5
4680
.2136
70.56
.0089
.0092
.0095
.0096
.0099
.0103
3212
.0074
.0075
.0076
179.6
184.4
189.4
5870
.1703
56.25
.0080
.0083
.0086
.0086
.0090
.0093
3312
.0066
.0067
.0068
224.3
231.0
238.1
7360
.1359
44.89
.0071
.0074
.0077
.0077
.0081
.0084
3412
.0058
.0059
.0060
288.1
297.9
308.3
9490
.1054
34.81
.0063
.0065
.0068
.0068
.0071
.0074
3512
.0052
.0053
.0054
355.7
369.2
383.5
11760
.08503
28.09
.0056
.0058
.0061
.0061
.0064
.0067
3612
.0046
.0047
.0048
450.1
469.5
490.1
14950
.06687
22.09
.0050
.0053
.0055
.0054
.0057
.0060
3712
.0041
.0042
.0043
560.9
587.9
617.0
18730
.05340
17.64
.0044
.0047
.0050
.0049
.0052
.0054
3812
.0036
.0037
.0038
718.2
757.7
800.2
24130
.04144
13.69
.0038
.0041
.0044
.0043
.0046
.0048
3912
.0032
.0033
.0034
897.1
952.3
1013
30340
.03296
10.89
.0034
.0037
.0039
.0038
.0041
.0043
4012
.0029
.0030
.0031
1079
1152
1233
36710
.02724
9.00
.0031
.0034
.0036
.0035
.0037
.0039
4112
.0025
.0026
.0027
1423
1534
1659
48880
.02046
6.76
.0027
.0029
.0031
.0030
.0032
.0034
4212
.0023
.0024
.0025
1659
1801
1960
57340
.01744
5.76
.0025
.0026
.0028
.0027
.0029
.0031
4312
.0020
.0021
.0022
2143
2352
2593
74900
.01335
4.41
.0021
.0023
.0025
.0024
.0026
.0028
4412
.0018
.0019
.0020
2593
2873
3201
91490
.01093
3.61
.0019
.0021
.0023
.0022
.0024
.0026
4512
.00160
.00166
.00173 3465
3764
4051
119,900
.00834
2.7556 .00170 .00182
.00194 .00190
.00205
.00220
4612
.00142
.00148
.00154 4373
4735
5143
150,800
.00663
2.1904 .00152 .00163
.00174 .00172
.00186
.00200
4712
.00127
.00132
.00137 5526
5952
6430
189,700
.00527
1.7424 .00137 .00148
.00159 .00157
.00169
.00181
4812
.00113
.00117
.00122 6968
7576
8122
241,500
.00414
1.3689 .00123 .00133
.00143 .00133
.00144
.00155
4912
.00101
.00105
.00109 8729
9407
10167
299,400
.00334
1.1025 .00111 .00119
.00127 .00121
.00132
.00143
5012
.00090
.00093
.00097 11022
11991
12804
382,000
.002618
.8649 .00100 .00108
.00115 .00110
.00121
.00132
.8859
.8697
8.86 112.9
MIN.
NOM.
(INCHES)
MIN.
NOMINAL
MAX.
Square Magnet Wire

Copper
HEAVY BUILD
BARE COPPER
SIZE
(AWG)
MIN.
.2864
.2550
.2271
.2023
.1801
.1604
.1429
.1272
.1133
.1009
.0897
.0798
.0710
.0631
RESISTANCE*
(INCHES)
NOM.
.2893
.2576
.2294
.2043
.1819
.1620
.1443
.1285
.1144
.1019
.0907
.0808
.0720
.0641
MAX.
.2922
.2602
.2317
.2063
.1837
.1636
.1457
.1298
.1155
.1029
.0917
.0818
.0730
.0651
MIN.
.09627
.1217
.1539
.1949
.2470
.3101
.3929
.4981
.6267
.7951
.9914
1.254
1.565
1.980
NOM.
.09895
.1253
.1589
.2018
.2568
.3211
.4084
.5210
.6513
.8309
1.033
1.317
1.641
2.094
MAX.
.1020
.1295
.1648
.2100
.2689
.3345
.4277
.5501
.6812
.8757
1.085
1.397
1.734
2.239
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
DIMENSIONS
SQUARE
MILS
CORNER
RADIUS
NOM.
82320
64980
51250
40370
31710
25360
19940
15630
12510
9803
7883
6185
4964
3889
NOM.
.040
.040
.040
.040
.040
.032
.032
.032
.026
.026
.020
.020
.016
.016
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
POUNDS
PER 1000
MAX.
MIN.
MIN.
FT.
O.D.
O.D.
INCREASE
317.2
250.4
197.5
155.6
122.2
97.75
76.86
60.25
48.20
37.78
30.38
23.84
19.13
14.99
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.2894
.2580
.2301
.2053
.1831
.1634
.1459
.1302
.1163
.1039
.0927
.0828
.0740
.0661
.2972
.2652
.2367
.2113
.1887
.1686
.1507
.1348
.1205
.1079
.0967
.0868
.0780
.0701
SIZE
(AWG)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
*Based on 100% conductivity IACS
Aluminum
HEAVY BUILD
BARE ALUMINUM
SIZE
(AWG)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
MIN.
.2864
.2550
.2271
.2023
.1801
.1604
.1429
.1272
.1133
.1009
.0897
.0798
.0710
.0631
DIMENSIONS
RESISTANCE*
(INCHES)
NOM.
.2893
.2576
.2294
.2043
.1819
.1620
.1443
.1285
.1144
.1019
.0907
.0808
.0720
.0641
MAX.
.2922
.2602
.2317
.2063
.1837
.1636
.1457
.1298
.1155
.1029
.0917
.0818
.0730
.0651
MIN.
.1558
.1969
.2491
.3154
.3997
.5017
.6357
.8059
1.014
1.286
1.604
2.028
2.532
3.203
NOM.
.1601
.2028
.2572
.3265
.4156
.5196
.6609
.8431
1.054
1.344
1.672
2.131
2.655
3.389
MAX.
.1650
.2096
.2666
.3399
.4351
.5412
.6920
.8902
1.102
1.417
1.755
2.260
2.806
3.623
SQUARE
MILS
NOM.
82320
64980
51250
40370
31710
25360
19940
15630
12510
9803
7883
6185
4964
3889
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
CORNER POUNDS
RADIUS PER 1000
MIN.
MAX.
MIN.
FT.
INCREASE
NOM.
O.D.
O.D.
.040
.040
.040
.040
.040
.032
.032
.032
.026
.026
.020
.020
.016
.016
96.46
76.15
60.06
47.30
37.16
29.72
23.37
18.32
14.66
11.49
9.237
7.248
5.817
4.557
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.003
.2894
.2580
.2301
.2053
.1831
.1634
.1459
.1302
.1163
.1039
.0927
.0828
.0740
.0661
.2972
.2652
.2367
.2113
.1887
.1686
.1507
.1348
.1205
.1079
.0967
.0868
.0780
.0701
SIZE
(AWG)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
*Based on 61.8% conductivity IACS
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Bondable Magnet Wire

Bondable magnet wire, also referred to as self-bonding magnet wire, is film insulated wire top-coated with a thermoplastic adhesive. When
activated, the thermoplastic bonds turn to turn windings to produce self-supporting coils or coils of unusual or difficult configuration. Use
of bondable magnet wire may offer advantages over conventional magnet wire in certain winding applications, eliminating the need for
bobbins as well as taping or varnishing steps. Activation of the bondcoat may be achieved with either heat, or in some cases solvent, or a
combination of the two. Although bondcoats may be added to any conventional film, consideration should be given to the resoftening
temperature of the adhesive in that it may not withstand the operating temperature of higher rated primary insulations.
Bonding Methods
Solvent Bonding
Some bondcoats can be activated by applying certain solvents during or after the coil winding process. Application of the solvent, usually
via saturated wick during winding, causes the bondcoat to reflow. The process requires the use of a fixture to hold the coil in place
while the solvent is drying. Once dry, the coil should be heated to dry off any residual solvent which might cause long-term coil failure,
as well as to complete the bonding process.
Heat Bonding
All bondcoats can be heat bonded, either by oven-heating or by directing hot air on to the wire during winding. In either case, the
principle is to heat the winding slightly above the bondcoats reflow temperature and then cool it below its rated bond strength temperature.
Oven bonding is accomplished by heating the coil for a period of time sufficient to obtain uniform heating throughout the winding,
followed by a cooling cycle. Heating time is generally 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the winding. Disadvantages of oven
bonding are the longer bonding time as well as the potential need for many winding fixtures. Hot air bonding, though done typically at
slower winding speed, has the advantage of the elimination of a secondary bonding operation. This method is cost effective and usually
associated with low temperature bondcoats and wire sizes smaller than 34 gauge.
Resistance Bonding
Resistance bonding is done by applying electric current to the winding to electrically heat it to the proper bond temperature. Bonding
voltage and time are dependent on wire size and coil design, and therefore will need to be developed experimentally for each specific
application. This method has the advantages of being quick and generating uniform heat distribution. It is typically used for wire sizes
heavier than 34 gauge.
Bondcoats
TYPE
SOLVENT ACTIVATION
BONDING TEMPERATURE (C)*
OPERATING TEMPERATURE (C)**
Polyvinyl Butyral
Alcohol
110 -140
105
Epoxy
MEK
150 - 200
130
Polyester
MEK
190 - 210
130
Aromatic Polyamide
None
200 - 230
175
*May vary based on wire size and coil design

**Most room temperature bond strength lost at this point
Bondable Magnet Wire

TYPE 1
BARE WIRE DIAMETER (INCHES)
SIZE
(AWG)
MIN. INCREASE
OVERALL
MIN. INCREASE
OVERALL
IN DIAMETER (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES) IN DIAMETER (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
FILM
BOND
COAT
MIN.
MAX.
FILM
BOND
COAT
MIN.
MAX.
.0635
.0565
.0503
.0448
.0399
.0355
.0317
.0282
.0250
.0224
.0199
.0177
.0157
.0141
.0125
.0112
.0099
.0088
.0079
.0070
.0062
.0055
.0049
.0044
.0039
.0034
.0030
.0027
.0024
.0021
.0019
.00169
.00151
.00135
.00119
.00107
.00095
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0040
.0035
.0031
.0028
.0025
.0022
.0020
.00176
.00157
.00140
.00124
.00111
.00099
.0647
.0577
.0513
.0458
.0407
.0363
.0323
.0288
.0256
.0228
.0203
.0181
.0161
.0143
.0127
.0114
.0101
.0090
.0081
.0072
.0064
.0057
.0051
.0046
.0041
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0026
.0023
.0021
.00183
.00164
.00146
.00129
.00116
.00103
.0016
.0015
.0014
.0014
.0013
.0012
.0012
.0011
.0011
.0010
.0010
.0009
.0009
.0008
.0008
.0007
.0007
.0006
.0006
.0005
.0005
.0004
.0004
.0003
.0003
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0003
.0003
.0003
.0003
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0657
.0586
.0523
.0468
.0418
.0373
.0334
.0298
.0266
.0239
.0214
.0191
.0171
.0154
.0138
.0123
.0110
.0098
.0089
.0079
.0070
.0062
.0056
.0050
.0044
.0038
.0034
.0031
.0028
.0024
.0021
.00189
.00171
.00155
.00137
.00127
.00115
.0682
.0609
.0545
.0488
.0437
.0391
.0351
.0314
.0281
.0253
.0227
.0203
.0182
.0164
.0147
.0133
.0119
.0108
.0098
.0088
.0078
.0070
.0063
.0057
.0051
.0045
.0040
.0036
.0032
.0029
.0027
.0023
.0021
.0019
.0017
.0015
.0014
.0032
.0030
.0029
.0028
.0026
.0025
.0023
.0022
.0021
.0020
.0019
.0018
.0017
.0016
.0016
.0015
.0014
.0013
.0012
.0011
.0010
.0009
.0008
.0008
.0007
.0006
.0006
.0005
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0003
.0003
.0003
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0006
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0004
.0003
.0003
.0003
.0003
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0002
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0001
.0673
.0601
.0538
.0482
.0431
.0386
.0345
.0309
.0276
.0249
.0223
.0200
.0179
.0162
.0146
.0131
.0117
.0105
.0095
.0085
.0075
.0067
.0060
.0055
.0048
.0042
.0038
.0034
.0030
.0026
.0024
.00209
.00191
.00175
.00149
.00137
.00125
.0700
.0627
.0562
.0504
.0452
.0406
.0364
.0326
.0293
.0264
.0238
.0214
.0193
.0173
.0156
.0142
.0128
.0115
.0102
.0095
.0084
.0076
.0069
.0062
.0056
.0050
.0044
.0040
.0037
.0033
.0030
.0025
.0023
.0021
.0018
.0017
.0016
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
TYPE 2
SIZE
(AWG)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
NEMA MW1000, 1997 revision
Bondable Wire Grades (Overall Dimensions)

TYPE
0
1
2
3
BASE INSULATION
Equal to Single Build Min/Nom

Equal to Single Build
Equal to Heavy Build
Equal to Triple Build
OVERALL DIAMETER WITH BONDCOAT
Equal to Single Build

Equal to Heavy Build
Equal to Triple Build
Equal to Quad Build
The addition of a bondcoat will result in an increase in the finished diameter of the wire.
Multifilar Magnet Wire
Parallel bonded magnet wire for more consistent capacitance and impedance characteristics.
Where constant parallel alignment of multiple strands is an
advantage, Multifilar magnet wire is the right choice. Its
parallel-bonded, color-coded construction offers benefits for
many applications.
Engineers should specify Multifilar when concerned with
space, weight, and reliability. Where consistent capacitance
and impedance characteristics are required, Mulifilar magnet
wire outperforms windings using two separate magnet wires.
Production users benefit from increased layer winding speeds,
tighter windings that deliver more power in less space, reduced
labor and handling. Color coding assists in conductor identification

and reduces termination errors.
MWS custom manufactures Multifilar magnet wire to assure
flat, parallel construction in sizes AWG 16 and finer, and up to
20 conductors wide in some sizes.
Nine insulation colors are offered in polyurethane and polynylon films. Red, green and natural are standard for all film
types. Consult the chart on the next page for available film
insulations and colors.
Multifilar is a registered trademark of MWS Wire Industries
10
General Product Information

INSULATION
CODE NO.
INSULATION TYPE
THERMAL
CLASS
DIELECTRIC
CONSTANT
NEMA MW 1000
DESIGNATION
AVAILABLE COLORS
Polyurethane 155
155
6.20
MW 79-C
Polyurethane 180
180
6.20
MW 82-C
2
2
Poly-Nylon 155
155
6.20
MW 80-C
Poly-Nylon 180
180
6.20
MW 83-C
Red, Green, Natural, Blue,

Black, Violet, Orange, White, Brown
Polyester 200
200
3.34
MW 74-C
Red, Green, Natural, Black
Armored Polyester
200
4.55
MW 35-C
Solderable Polyester
180
3.95
MW 77-C
1
1
Red, Green, Natural, Blue,

Black, Violet, Orange, White, Brown
Formvar
105
3.71
MW 15-C
Polyimide (ML)
240
3.90
MW 16-C
BOND
CODE NO.
1
2
3
BOND COAT
SOLVENT*
(OPERATING TEMP)
Polyvinyl Butyral
(105)
Nylon
(105)
Epoxy
(130)
Alcohol
None
MEK or Acetone
BOND THICKNESS STANDARDS

AWG SIZE
THICKNESS
TOLERANCE
16-20
.0007"
.0002"
21-28
.0005"
.0002"
29-32
.0004"
.0001"
33-36
.0003"
.0001"
37-41
.0002"
.0001"
42-finer
.0001"
+ .0001"/-0
* Bonding films can be softened and removed by immersion in the solvent noted, except
nylon which is non-soluble. Wiping with a soft cloth dampened with solvent may be
necessary to separate wires.
NOTE: Other insulations, bond coats and thicknesses are available on request.
Part Number Ordering System Make your own part number by following the guidelines outlined below
B 2 38 1 1 1 1 (155)
Product
Letter
For all
Multifilar
magnet wire
Number of
AWG Size
Conductors
Use ( ) for more
than 9 conductors
Insulation
Build
1 = single
2 = heavy
3 = triple
4 = quadruple
Insulation Type
See above chart
for correct code
number
Color Code
Bonding Film
0 = none required
See above chart
1 = red/green
for correct code
2 = green/clear
number
3 = red/green/clear
4 = red/green/clear/blue
9 = special call for
color code
Thermal Class
For Poly and
Poly-Nylon
insulations
specify 155
or 180
thermal class
EXAMPLE = 2 Conductors 38 AWG Single Polyurethane 155 Red/Green Butyral Bond
11
Twistite Magnet Wire

TM
For superior performance and tighter control over twisted wire construction.
For those who use twisted magnet wire in the production
of custom toroid, ferrite and recording head coils, specialty
audio and R.F. transformers, Twistite magnet wire offers several
advantages over other twisted magnet wire constructions.
Because Twistite is custom produced by MWS, a wider range
of twisting constructions is possible.
Manufacturing capabilities include:

Up to 33 twists per inch on fine wire
Twisting tolerance as tight as 1%
Tightly controlled capacitance, inductance and impedance
characteristics
Up to 10 colors in some sizes for conductor identification
Huge selection of insulations including NEMA MW 1000,
JW 1177, 105 - 240C (single through quadruple film
builds) See page 5
Wide range of sizes: 16 through 52 AWG
Wide variety of conductor materials: copper, silver, plated
conductors, and specialty alloys
T - 3 38 1 2 2 3 - 10
10 (155)
Product
Letter
For all
Twistite
magnet
wire
Conductor
Insulation Type*
Insulation
Material
1 = Polyurethane
Build
1 = Copper
2 = Poly-Nylon
1 = single
2 = Silver
3 = Polyester - 180
2 = heavy
3 = Aluminum
4 = Polyester - 200
3 = triple
4 = Silver Plated 4 = quadruple 5 = Polyurethane bondable
Copper
6 = Solderable Polyester
9 = special
5 = Gold Plated
7 = Formvar
Copper
8 = ML
9 = special
9 = special
EXAMPLE = 3/38 Copper - Heavy Poly Nylon 155C - Red/Green/Natural - 10 Twists Per Inch
Number of
Conductors
Use ( ) for
more than 9
conductors
AWG Size
Use 88
for
special
size
Color Code
0 = none required
1 = red/green
2 = green/natural
3 = red/green/
natural
4 = red/green/
natural/blue
9 = special
Twisting
Tightness
Number of
twists per
inch
Thermal Class
For Poly and
Poly-Nylon
insulations
specify 155
or 180
thermal class
*See pages 2 and 3 for a complete listing of insulations

TwistiteTM is a trademark of MWS Wire Industries
12
Twistite Magnet Wire

TM
NUMBER
SIZE CIRCULAR MILS
OF
(AWG)
STRANDS
NEAREST AWG
EQUIV.
808.00
1212.00
2424.00
641.00
961.00
1922.00
506.00
758.00
1517.00
403.00
605.00
1210.00
318.00
476.00
953.00
255.00
383.00
766.00
200.00
300.00
600.00
128.00
192.00
384.00
79.00
119.00
238.00
50.00
75.00
150.00
32.00
48.00
96.00
19.22
28.83
57.66
15.68
23.52
47.04
12.50
18.75
37.50
9.68
14.52
29.04
8.00
12.00
24.00
6.20
9.30
18.60
4.94
7.41
17.82
3.92
5.88
11.76
3.08
4.62
9.24
MEAN O.D.
21
1912
1612
22
2012
1712
23
2112
1812
24
2212
1912
25
2312
2012
26
2412
2112
27
2512
2212
29
27
24
31
2912
2612
33
31
2812
35
33
30
37
3512
3212
38
3612
3312
39
3712
3412
40
3812
3512
41
39
36
42
4012
3712
43
41
3812
44
4212
39
45
43
40
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
12.83
8.56
4.28
16.18
10.79
5.39
20.51
13.67
6.84
25.71
17.14
8.57
32.66
21.78
10.89
40.61
27.07
13.54
51.85
34.57
17.29
81.05
54.00
27.00
130.65
87.10
43.55
207.40
138.27
69.13
324.10
216.07
108.03
539.50
359.73
179.87
661.50
441.00
220.50
829.50
553.00
276.50
1071.00
714.33
357.17
1296.00
864.33
432.17
1674.00
1116.00
558.00
2103.00
1402.23
701.16
2645.00
1763.67
881.83
3372.00
2248.33
1124.16
.043
.043
.060
.038
.038
.054
.034
.034
.048
.031
.031
.043
.027
.027
.039
.025
.025
.035
.022
.022
.031
.0176
.018
.025
.014
.014
.020
.0112
.011
.016
.009
.009
.013
.007
.007
.010
.0062
.006
.009
.0056
.006
.008
.005
.005
.007
.0044
.004
.006
.0039
.0040
.0055
.0035
.0035
.0050
.0032
.0030
.0045
.0028
.0030
.0040
(INCHES)
24
24
24
25
25
25
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
30
32
32
32
34
34
34
36
36
36
38
38
38
40
40
40
41
41
41
42
42
42
43
43
43
44
44
44
45
45
45
46
46
46
47
47
47
48
48
48
(OHMS PER
1000 FT. AT 20C)
(CIR. MILS)
NOMINAL
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
2
3
6
SINGLE BUILD
RESISTANCE
FEET
PER
POUND
402
268
134
505
337
168
639
426
213
800
533
267
1014
676
338
1256
838
419
1604
1068
534
2498
1695
848
4027
2680
1340
6400
4230
2115
10010
6748
3374
16665
10650
5325
20400
13495
6748
25470
17129
8564
33070
21533
10767
40030
27034
13517
51750
34500
17250
65000
43367
21683
81700
54100
27050
102450
68333
34167
HEAVY BUILD
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
2.49
3.73
7.46
1.98
2.97
5.94
1.56
2.35
4.69
1.25
1.87
3.75
.986
1.48
2.96
.787
1.19
2.39
.623
.936
1.87
.400
.590
1.18
.248
.373
.746
.156
.236
.473
.100
.148
.296
.060
.0939
.188
.049
.0741
.148
.039
.0584
.117
.030
.0464
.0929
.025
.0370
.0740
.019
.0290
.0580
.015
.0231
.0461
.012
.0185
.0370
.0098
.0146
.0293
MEAN O.D.
NOMINAL
FEET
PER
POUND
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
.045
.045
.063
.040
.040
.057
.036
.036
.051
.032
.032
.046
.029
.029
.041
.026
.026
.037
.023
.023
.033
.019
.019
.027
.015
.015
.021
.012
.012
.017
.0098
.010
.014
.0076
.008
.011
.0068
.007
.010
.006
.006
.009
.0054
.005
.008
.005
.005
.007
.0043
.0045
.0060
.0039
.0040
.0055
.0036
.0035
.0050
.0031
.0030
.0045
395
263
132
496
331
165
627
418
209
785
524
261
993
662
331
1231
821
410
1568
1048
524
2436
1651
826
3918
2627
1313
6190
4151
2076
9680
6549
3274
15970
10449
5225
19670
13228
6614
24800
16750
8375
31585
20964
10482
38080
26247
13123
49555
33033
16517
61900
41267
20633
77800
51533
25767
98450
65567
32783
2.53
3.79
7.59
2.02
3.03
6.05
1.60
2.39
4.79
1.27
1.19
3.82
1.01
1.51
3.02
.812
1.22
2.44
.638
.954
1.91
.410
.606
1.21
.255
.381
.762
.162
.241
.482
.103
.135
.305
.063
.0957
.1941
.051
.0756
.151
.040
.0597
.119
.032
.0477
.0954
.026
.0381
.0762
.020
.0303
.0605
.016
.0242
.0485
.013
.0194
.0388
.0101
.0153
.0305
(INCHES)
13
Microsquare Magnet Wire

TM
Miniature square and rectangular magnet wire for specialty coil and motor windings.
When product miniaturization calls for tighter dimensional
specifications, MWS Microsquare film-coated magnet wire
allows design engineers to create compact coils and small
motors that deliver more power in less space.
Microsquare means miniature square and rectangular, copper
and aluminum magnet wire. Custom-produced by MWS in sizes
smaller than 14 AWG or 3500 sq. mil. cross-sectional area,
Microsquare is available in a wide range of solderable and hightemperature insulations and a variety of colors, with or without
bondable overcoats. See pages 2 and 3 for information on film
insulations and pages 8 and 9 for information on bondable
overcoats. Microsquare magnet wire was developed to provide
improved winding uniformity and maximum use of space.
Cross Section at 100X

#28 Square Copper Insulated,
with polyester base coat and
epoxy bondable topcoat.
M 22 1 1 2 1 (155)
Product
Letter
For all
Microsquare
magnet wire
Square AWG Size

From chart.
Use 88 for
special square size.
Use 99 for
rectangular sizes.
Conductor
Material
1 = Copper
2 = Aluminum
9 = special
Insulation
Build
1 = single
2 = heavy
3 = triple
4 = quadruple
9 = special
Insulation Type*
1 = Polyurethane
2 = Poly-Nylon
3 = Polyester - 180
4 = Polyester - 200
5 = Polyurethane Bondable
6 = Solderable Polyester
7 = Formvar
8 = ML
9 = special
Color Code
1 = natural
2 = green
3 = red
4 = blue
9 = special
Thermal Class
For Poly and
Poly-Nylon
insulations
specify 155
or 180
thermal class
EXAMPLE = 22 AWG - Square Copper - Single Poly-Nylon 155C - Natural

NOTE: For part numbers starting with 88 or 99, please show wire dimensions after basic part number.
*See pages 2 and 3 for a complete listing of insulations
MicrosquareTM is a trademark of MWS Wire Industries
14
Microsquare Magnet Wire

TM
Copper
SIZE
(AWG)
BARE DIMENSION
(INCHES)
NOM.
MIN.
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0283
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0002 "
.0002 "
.0002 "
.0002 "
.0002 "
2.601
3.281
4.135
5.225
6.570
8.302
10.46
13.17
16.60
21.06
26.00
32.86
41.43
52.51
65.83
83.62
104.0
132.7
167.5
207.4
263.3
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
RESISTANCE
BARE WIRE
TOLERANCE*
NOM.
MAX.
2.761
3.483
4.390
5.546
6.975
8.685
10.94
13.78
17.37
22.03
26.81
33.88
42.73
54.15
67.89
86.24
107.2
136.9
172.8
213.8
271.5
2.801
3.534
4.453
5.627
7.076
8.845
11.15
14.03
17.69
22.44
27.62
34.91
44.02
55.79
69.94
88.85
110.5
141.0
178.0
220.3
279.8
CORNER RADIUS
SQ. MIL AREA
SIZE
(AWG)
.010 "
.010 "
.009 "
.008 "
.008 "
.007 "
.006 "
.005 "
.005 "
.005 "
.004 "
.003 "
.003 "
.0025"
.002 "
.002 "
.0015"
.0015"
.001 "
.001 "
.001 "
3175
2495
1983
1569
1234
982
781
619
489
383
307
245
194
153
124
97
77
62
49
38
30
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
CORNER RADIUS
SQ. MIL AREA
SIZE
(AWG)
.010 "
.010 "
.009 "
.008 "
.008 "
.007 "
.006 "
.005 "
.005 "
.005 "
.004 "
.003 "
.003 "
.0025"
.002 "
.002 "
3175
2495
1983
1569
1234
982
781
619
489
383
307
245
194
153
124
97
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Aluminum
SIZE
(AWG)
BARE DIMENSION
(INCHES)
NOM.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0283
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
RESISTANCE
BARE WIRE
TOLERANCE*
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0005 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0004 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
.0003 "
MIN.
NOM.
4.134
5.210
6.566
8.294
10.43
13.18
16.64
20.86
26.37
33.41
41.98
52.99
66.82
84.74
106.2
134.8
4.2624
5.372
6.722
8.554
10.76
13.60
17.16
21.52
27.19
34.45
43.30
54.65
68.90
87.38
109.6
139.0
MAX.
4.393
5.535
6.977
8.813
11.08
14.01
17.68
22.17
28.02
35.50
44.61
56.30
70.99
90.03
112.9
143.2
Nominal overall square dimensions will be the overall for the equivalent round size plus .0001" - .0003".
Minimum and maximum overall dimensions will be the same as those for the equivalent round size.
EXAMPLE:
22 square heavy build, NOMINAL O.D. = .0277" - .0280"

MINIMUM O.D. = .0271"
MAXIMUM O.D. = .0281"
*Conformance to dimensional tolerance is based on the average of at least three measurements per axis using a minimum 12" sample length.
Individual measurements outside the tolerance limits will not be cause for rejection.
15
Litz Wire
The term litz wire is derived from the German word litzendraht, meaning woven wire. Generally defined, it is a wire constructed of individually
film-insulated wires bunched or braided together in a uniform pattern of twists and length of lay.
The multistrand configuration minimizes the power losses otherwise encountered in a solid conductor due to the skin effect, or the tendency of
radio frequency current to be concentrated at the surface of the conductor.
In order to counteract this effect, it is necessary to increase the amount of surface area without appreciably increasing the size of the conductor.
It is also essential to position each individual strand in the litz construction in a uniform pattern, moving from the center to the outside and back
in a given length.
Even properly constructed litz wires will exhibit some skin effect due to the limitations of stranding. Wires intended for higher frequency ranges
require more strands of a finer gauge size than litz wires of equal cross-sectional area, but composed of fewer and larger strands.
Polyurethane and Polyurethane Nylon are the films most often used for insulating individual strands because of their low electrical losses and their
solderability. Other insulations shown on pages 2 and 3 can also be used. Litz wires are generally further insulated with a single or double wrap
or serving of a textile typically nylon but are also available unserved.
The data that follows covers a broad range of sizes but is not intended to represent all possible constructions available. Inquire as to particular
litz wire constructions and allow us to provide you with wire to meet your specifications.
NUMBER
OF
STRANDS
SIZE
(AWG)
CIRCULAR
MILS
NEAREST
AWG
EQUIV.
(CIR. MILS)
NOMINAL
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
16
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
119.07
158.76
198.45
238.14
277.83
317.52
357.21
396.90
595.35
793.80
75.00
100.00
125.00
150.00
175.00
200.00
225.00
250.00
375.00
500.00
625.00
750.00
1000.00
1250.00
1500.00
48.00
64.00
80.00
96.00
112.00
128.00
144.00
160.00
240.00
320.00
400.00
480.00
640.00
800.00
960.00
2912
28
27
2612
2512
25
2412
24
2212
21
31
30
29
28
2712
27
2612
26
2412
23
22
2112
20
19
1812
33
32
31
30
2912
29
2812
28
2612
25
24
2312
22
21
2012
HEAVY POLYURETHANE
SINGLE POLYURETHANE
(OHMS PER
1000 FT.
AT 20C)
MEAN O.D.
NOMINAL
87.10
65.33
52.26
43.55
37.33
32.66
29.03
26.13
17.42
13.07
138.27
103.70
82.96
69.13
59.26
51.85
46.09
41.48
27.65
20.74
16.59
13.83
10.37
8.30
6.91
216.07
162.05
129.64
108.03
92.60
81.03
72.02
64.82
43.21
32.41
25.93
21.61
16.21
12.96
10.80
NOMINAL
FEET
PER
POUND
POUNDS PER
1000 FT.
.014
.016
.018
.020
.021
.023
.024
.026
.031
.036
.011
.013
.015
.016
.017
.018
.019
.021
.025
.029
.032
.035
.041
.046
.050
.009
.010
.012
.013
.014
.015
.016
.016
.020
.023
.026
.029
.033
.037
.040
2680
2010
1608
1340
1148
1005
893
804
536
402
4230
3173
2538
2115
1813
1586
1410
1269
846
635
508
423
317
254
212
6748
5061
4048
3374
2892
2530
2249
2024
1350
1012
810
675
506
405
337
.373
.498
.622
.746
.871
.995
1.12
1.24
1.87
2.49
.236
.315
.394
.473
.552
.631
.709
.788
1.18
1.58
1.97
2.36
3.16
3.94
4.72
.148
.198
.247
.296
.346
.395
.445
.494
.741
.988
1.24
1.48
1.98
2.47
2.97
(INCHES)
SERVED
UNSERVED
RESISTANCE
MEAN O.D.
(INCHES)
NOMINAL
.015
.017
.019
.021
.023
.025
.026
.027
.034
.039
.012
.014
.016
.017
.018
.020
.021
.022
.027
.031
.035
.038
.044
.049
.054
.010
.011
.013
.014
.015
.016
.017
.018
.022
.025
.028
.031
.036
.040
.044
FEET
PER
POUND
2627
1970
1576
1313
1126
985
876
788
525
394
4151
3113
2491
2076
1779
1557
1384
1245
830
623
498
415
311
249
208
6549
4912
3929
3274
2807
2456
2183
1965
1310
982
786
655
491
393
327
POUNDS PER
1000 FT.
.381
.508
.635
.762
.888
1.02
1.14
1.27
1.91
2.54
.241
.321
.401
.482
.562
.642
.723
.803
1.21
1.61
2.01
2.41
3.22
4.02
4.81
.135
.204
.255
.305
.356
.407
.458
.509
.763
1.02
1.27
1.53
2.04
2.55
3.06
SINGLE NYLON SINGE POLY

FEET
MEAN O.D.
POUNDS PER
PER
(INCHES)
1000 FT.
POUND
NOMINAL
.016
.018
.020
.022
.024
.025
.027
.028
.034
.038
.013
.015
.017
.018
.019
.021
.022
.023
.027
.031
.035
.038
.043
.048
.052
.011
.013
.014
.015
.016
.017
.018
.019
.022
.025
.028
.031
.035
.039
.043
2495
1889
1523
1277
1097
963
856
772
517
389
3875
2941
2370
1982
1706
1499
1337
1208
809
611
490
409
308
248
208
6080
4606
3716
3121
2681
2363
2105
1901
1284
969
778
649
489
392
328
.401
.529
.657
.783
.912
1.04
1.17
1.30
1.93
2.57
.258
.340
.422
.505
.586
.667
.748
.828
1.24
1.64
2.04
2.44
3.25
4.03
4.81
.164
.217
.269
.320
.373
.423
.475
.526
.779
1.03
1.29
1.54
2.04
2.55
3.05
w
NUMBER
SIZE
OF
(AWG)
STRANDS
CIRCULAR
MILS
NEAREST
AWG
EQUIV.
(CIR. MILS)
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
28.83
38.44
48.05
57.66
67.27
76.88
86.49
96.10
144.15
192.20
240.25
288.30
384.40
480.50
576.60
720.75
961.00
1201.25
1441.50
1681.75
23.52
31.36
39.20
47.04
54.88
62.72
70.56
78.40
117.60
156.80
196.00
235.20
313.60
392.00
470.40
588.00
784.00
980.00
1176.00
1372.00
(OHMS PER
1000 FT.
AT 20C)
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
RESISTANCE
3512
34
33
3212
32
31
3012
30
2812
27
26
2512
2412
2312
2212
2112
2012
1912
1812
18
36
35
34
33
3212
32
3112
31
2912
28
27
2612
25
24
2312
2212
21
20
1912
1812
359.73
269.80
215.84
179.87
154.17
134.90
119.91
107.92
71.95
53.96
43.17
35.97
26.98
21.58
17.99
14.39
10.79
8.63
7.19
6.17
441.00
330.75
264.60
220.50
189.00
156.38
147.00
132.30
88.20
66.15
52.92
44.10
33.08
26.46
22.05
17.64
13.23
10.58
8.82
7.56
UNSERVED
HEAVY POLYURETHANE
SINGLE POLYURETHANE
MEAN O.D.
MEAN O.D.
POUNDS
FEET
POUNDS
FEET
(INCHES)
(INCHES)
PER
PER
PER
PER
1000 FT.
POUND
1000 FT.
POUND
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
.007
.008
.009
.010
.011
.011
.012
.013
.016
.018
.020
.022
.026
.029
.031
.035
.040
.045
.050
.054
.006
.007
.008
.009
.010
.010
.011
.011
.014
.016
.018
.020
.023
.025
.028
.031
.036
.040
.044
.047
10650
7987
6390
5325
4564
3994
3550
3195
2130
1597
1278
1065
799
639
532
426
319
256
213
183
13495
10122
8097
6748
5784
5061
4498
4049
2699
2024
1619
1350
1012
810
675
540
405
342
270
231
.0939
.125
.157
.188
.219
.250
.282
.313
.470
.626
.783
.939
1.25
1.57
1.88
2.35
3.14
3.91
4.70
5.46
.0741
.0990
.124
.148
.173
.198
.222
.247
.371
.494
.618
.741
.988
1.24
1.48
1.85
2.47
3.09
3.70
4.33
.008
.009
.010
.011
.012
.012
.013
.014
.017
.020
.022
.024
.028
.031
.034
.038
.044
.049
.054
.058
.007
.008
.009
.010
.010
.011
.012
.012
.015
.018
.020
.022
.025
.028
.030
.034
.039
.044
.048
.052
10449
7837
6270
5225
4478
3919
3483
3135
2090
1567
1254
1045
784
627
523
418
313
251
209
179
13228
9921
7937
6614
5669
4960
4409
3968
2646
1984
1587
1323
992
794
661
529
397
317
265
227
.0957
.128
.160
.191
.223
.255
.287
.319
.478
.638
.797
.957
1.28
1.60
1.91
2.39
3.20
3.98
4.79
5.59
.0756
.108
.126
.151
.176
.202
.227
.252
.378
.504
.630
.756
1.01
1.26
1.51
1.89
2.52
3.15
3.77
4.41
SERVED
FEET
POUNDS
MEAN O.D.
PER
PER
(INCHES)
POUND
1000 FT.
NOMINAL
.009
.010
.011
.012
.013
.014
.014
.015
.018
.020
.022
.024
.028
.031
.034
.037
.043
.047
.052
.056
.008
.009
.010
.011
.012
.012
.013
.014
.016
.018
.020
.022
.025
.028
.030
.033
.038
.042
.046
.050
9276
7108
5757
4824
4162
3662
3273
2955
1994
1508
1215
1020
767
615
513
412
310
250
209
180
11551
8867
7198
6066
5235
4600
4111
3717
2515
1899
1528
1283
970
778
649
521
392
315
264
226
.108
.141
.174
.207
.240
.273
.306
.338
.502
.663
.823
.980
1.30
1.63
1.95
2.43
3.23
4.00
4.78
5.56
.0866
.113
.139
.165
.191
.217
.243
.269
.398
.527
.654
.779
1.03
1.29
1.54
1.92
2.55
3.17
3.79
4.42
17
Litz Wire
NUMBER
SIZE
OF
(AWG)
STRANDS
CIRCULAR
MILS
NEAREST
AWG
EQUIV.
(CIR. MILS)
18.75
25.00
31.25
37.50
43.75
50.00
56.25
62.50
93.75
125.00
156.25
187.50
250.00
312.50
375.00
468.75
625.00
781.25
937.50
1093.75
14.52
19.36
24.20
29.04
48.40
96.80
145.20
290.40
484.00
726.00
12.00
16.00
20.00
24.00
28.00
32.00
36.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
160.00
200.00
240.00
300.00
400.00
500.00
600.00
700.00
9.30
12.40
15.50
18.60
31.00
3712
36
35
3412
3312
33
3212
32
3012
29
28
2712
26
25
2412
2312
22
21
2012
1912
3812
37
36
3512
33
30
2812
2512
23
2112
39
38
37
36
3512
35
3412
34
3212
31
30
29
28
27
2612
2512
24
23
2212
2112
4012
39
38
3712
35
553.00
414.75
3321.80
276.50
237.00
207.38
184.33
165.90
110.60
82.95
66.36
55.30
41.48
33.18
27.65
22.12
16.59
13.27
11.06
9.48
714.33
535.75
428.60
357.17
214.30
107.15
71.43
35.72
21.43
14.29
864.33
648.25
518.60
432.17
370.43
324.13
288.10
259.30
172.87
129.65
103.72
86.43
64.83
51.86
43.22
34.57
25.93
20.74
17.29
14.82
1116.00
837.00
669.60
558.00
334.80
UNSERVED
HEAVY POLYURETHANE
SINGLE POLYURETHANE
MEAN O.D.
MEAN O.D.
POUNDS
FEET
POUNDS
FEET
(INCHES)
(INCHES)
PER
PER
PER
PER
1000 FT.
POUND
1000 FT.
POUND
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
.006
.007
.007
.008
.009
.009
.010
.010
.013
.015
.016
.018
.021
.023
.025
.028
.032
.036
.040
.043
.005
.006
.007
.007
.009
.013
.016
.022
.029
.035
.004
.005
.006
.006
.007
.007
.008
.008
.010
.011
.013
.014
.016
.018
.020
.022
.025
.028
.031
.034
.0040
.0045
.0050
.0055
.0070
17129
12847
10277
8564
7341
6423
5710
5139
3426
2569
2055
1713
1285
1028
856
685
514
411
343
294
21533
16150
12920
10767
6460
3230
2153
1077
646
431
27034
20276
16221
13517
11586
10138
9011
8110
5407
4055
3244
2703
2028
1622
1352
1081
811
649
541
463
34500
25875
20700
17250
10350
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
45
45
45
45
45
(OHMS PER
1000 FT.
AT 20C)
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
3
4
5
6
10
20
30
60
100
150
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
3
4
5
6
10
RESISTANCE
18
.0584
.0778
.0973
.117
.136
.156
.175
.195
.292
.389
.487
.584
.778
.973
1.17
1.46
1.95
2.43
2.92
3.40
.0464
.0619
.0774
.0929
.155
.310
.464
.929
1.55
2.32
.0370
.0493
.0616
.0740
.0863
.0986
.111
.123
.185
.247
.308
.370
.493
.617
.740
.925
1.23
1.54
1.85
2.16
.0290
.0386
.0483
.0580
.0966
.006
.007
.008
.009
.009
.010
.010
.011
.013
.016
.017
.019
.022
.025
.027
.030
.035
.039
.042
.046
.005
.006
.007
.008
.010
.014
.017
.024
.031
.038
.005
.006
.007
.007
.008
.008
.009
.009
.011
.013
.014
.016
.018
.020
.022
.025
.029
.032
.035
.038
.0045
.0050
.0055
.0060
.0080
16750
12563
10050
8375
7179
6281
5583
5025
3350
2513
2010
1675
1256
1005
838
670
503
402
335
287
20964
15723
12579
10482
6289
3145
2096
1048
629
419
26247
19685
15748
13123
11249
9843
8749
7874
5349
3937
3150
2625
1969
1575
1312
1050
787
630
525
450
33033
24775
19820
16517
9910
.0597
.0796
.0995
.119
.139
.159
.179
.199
.299
.398
.498
.597
.796
.995
1.19
1.49
1.99
2.49
2.99
3.48
.0477
.0636
.0795
.0954
.159
.318
.477
.954
1.59
2.39
.0381
.0508
.0635
.0762
.0889
.102
.114
.127
.191
.254
.317
.381
.508
.635
.762
.952
1.27
1.59
1.90
2.22
.0303
.0404
.0505
.0605
.101
SERVED
FEET
POUNDS
MEAN O.D.
PER
PER
(INCHES)
POUND
1000 FT.
NOMINAL
.008
.009
.009
.010
.011
.011
.012
.012
.015
.017
.018
.020
.023
.025
.027
.030
.035
.038
.042
.045
.007
.008
.009
.009
.011
.015
.018
.025
.031
.038
.007
.007
.008
.008
.009
.009
.010
.010
.012
.014
.015
.016
.018
.020
.022
.024
.028
.031
.033
.036
.0060
.0065
.0070
.0075
.0095
14354
11048
8992
7596
6570
5794
5168
4671
3166
2399
1928
1615
1223
985
822
659
496
398
333
286
17614
13598
11072
9378
5814
2991
2015
1032
621
417
21303
16748
13691
11598
10057
8891
7966
7218
4910
3722
3007
2519
1904
1533
1286
1036
779
624
522
448
26358
20803
17056
14455
9056
.0697
.0905
.111
.132
.152
.173
.193
.214
.316
.417
.519
.619
.818
1.02
1.22
1.52
2.02
2.51
3.00
3.50
.0568
.0735
.0903
.107
.172
.334
.496
.969
1.61
2.40
.0469
.0597
.0730
.0862
.0994
.112
.126
.139
.204
.269
.333
.397
.525
.652
.778
.965
1.28
1.60
1.92
2.23
.0379
.0481
.0586
.0692
.110
Litz Wire
NUMBER
SIZE
OF
(AWG)
STRANDS
CIRCULAR
MILS
NEAREST
AWG
EQUIV.
(CIR. MILS)
62.00
93.00
186.00
310.00
465.00
7.41
9.88
12.35
14.82
17.29
19.76
22.23
24.70
37.05
49.40
61.75
74.10
98.80
123.50
148.20
185.25
247.00
308.75
370.50
432.25
5.88
7.84
9.80
11.76
19.60
39.20
58.80
117.60
196.00
294.00
4.62
6.16
7.70
9.24
10.78
12.32
13.86
15.40
23.10
30.80
38.50
46.20
61.60
77.00
92.40
115.50
154.00
192.50
231.00
269.50
32
30
2712
25
2312
41
40
39
3812
3712
37
3612
36
34
33
32
3112
30
29
2812
2712
26
25
2412
2312
4212
41
40
39
37
34
3212
2912
27
2512
43
42
41
40
3912
39
3812
38
3612
35
34
3312
32
31
3012
2912
28
27
2612
2512
167.40
111.60
55.80
33.48
22.32
1402.23
1051.75
841.40
701.16
601.00
525.87
467.40
420.70
280.46
210.35
168.28
140.22
105.18
84.14
70.12
56.09
42.07
33.66
28.05
24.04
1763.67
1322.75
1058.20
881.83
529.10
264.55
176.37
88.18
52.91
35.27
2248.33
1686.25
1349.00
1124.16
963.57
843.13
749.44
674.50
449.66
337.25
269.80
224.83
168.63
134.90
112.42
89.93
67.45
53.96
44.96
38.54
UNSERVED
HEAVY POLYURETHANE
SINGLE POLYURETHANE
MEAN O.D.
MEAN O.D.
POUNDS
FEET
POUNDS
FEET
(INCHES)
(INCHES)
PER
PER
PER
PER
1000 FT.
POUND
1000 FT.
POUND
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
.010
.012
.017
.022
.027
.0035
.0040
.0045
.0050
.0055
.0055
.0060
.0065
.0080
.0090
.010
.011
.013
.014
.016
.017
.020
.022
.025
.026
.0030
.0035
.0040
.0045
.0060
.0080
.010
.014
.018
.022
.0030
.0030
.0035
.0040
.0045
.0045
.0050
.0050
.0065
.0070
.0080
.0090
.010
.011
.013
.014
.016
.018
.020
.021
5175
3450
1725
1035
690
43367
32525
26020
21683
18586
16263
14456
13010
8673
6505
5204
4337
3253
2602
2168
1735
1301
1041
867
743
54100
40575
32460
27050
16230
8115
5410
2705
1623
1082
68333
51250
41000
34167
29286
25625
22778
20500
13667
10250
8200
6833
5125
4100
3417
2733
2050
1640
1367
1171
45
45
45
45
45
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
(OHMS PER
1000 FT.
AT 20C)
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
20
30
60
100
150
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
3
4
5
6
10
20
30
60
100
150
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
RESISTANCE
.193
.290
.580
.966
1.45
.0231
.0307
.0384
.0461
.0538
.0615
.0692
.0769
.115
.154
.192
.231
.307
.384
.461
.576
.769
.961
1.15
1.35
.0185
.0246
.0308
.0370
.0616
.123
.185
.370
.616
.924
.0146
.0195
.0244
.0293
.0341
.0390
.0439
.0488
.0732
.0976
.122
.146
.195
.244
.293
.366
.488
.610
.732
.854
.011
.014
.019
.025
.030
.0040
.0045
.0050
.0055
.0060
.0065
.0070
.0075
.0090
.010
.011
.012
.014
.016
.018
.020
.023
.025
.028
.030
.0035
.0040
.0045
.0050
.0065
.0090
.011
.016
.021
.025
.0030
.0035
.0040
.0045
.0045
.0050
.0055
.0060
.0070
.0080
.0090
.010
.011
.013
.014
.016
.018
.020
.022
.024
4955
3303
1652
991
661
41267
30950
24760
20633
17686
15475
13756
12380
8253
6190
4952
4127
3095
2476
2063
1651
1238
990
825
707
51533
38650
30920
25767
15460
7730
5153
2577
1546
1031
65567
49175
39340
32783
28100
24588
21856
19670
13113
9835
7868
6557
4918
3934
3278
2623
1967
1574
1311
1124
.202
.303
.605
1.01
1.51
.0242
.0323
.0404
.0485
.0565
.0646
.0727
.0808
.121
.162
.202
.242
.323
.404
.485
.606
.808
1.01
1.21
1.41
.0194
.0259
.0323
.0388
.0647
.129
.194
.388
.647
.970
.0153
.0203
.0254
.0305
.0356
.0407
.0458
.0508
.0763
.102
.127
.153
.203
.254
.305
.381
.508
.635
.763
.890
SERVED
FEET
POUNDS
MEAN O.D.
PER
PER
(INCHES)
POUND
1000 FT.
NOMINAL
.012
.014
.019
.024
.029
.0055
.0060
.0065
.0070
.0075
.0080
.0080
.0085
.010
.011
.012
.013
.015
.016
.018
.020
.022
.025
.027
.029
.0055
.0060
.0065
.0065
.0080
.010
.012
.016
.021
.025
.0050
.0055
.0060
.0060
.0065
.0070
.0070
.0075
.0085
.0095
.010
.011
.012
.014
.015
.016
.018
.020
.022
.024
4704
3188
1627
992
664
31224
24686
20842
17780
15500
13709
12316
11188
7684
5861
4730
3972
3016
2430
2031
1634
1239
997
832
714
35976
30228
25188
21558
13681
7214
4896
2521
1532
1037
43938
34901
29561
26069
22989
20525
18564
16892
11685
8969
7282
6136
4659
3760
3157
2547
1923
1548
1297
1118
.213
.314
.614
1.01
1.51
.0320
.0405
.0480
.0562
.0645
.0729
.0812
.0894
.130
.171
.211
.252
.332
.412
.492
.612
.807
1.00
1.20
1.40
.0278
.0331
.0397
.0464
.0731
.139
.204
.397
.653
.964
.0228
.0287
.0338
.0384
.0435
.0487
.0539
.0592
.0856
.111
.137
.163
.215
.266
.317
.393
.520
.646
.771
.894
19
Laboratory Services
Consistent product quality is an essential requirement for our wire users. MWS
maintains one of the most comprehensive wire testing facilities in the specialty wire
industry, capable of testing per NEMA MW 1000 for insulated copper and aluminum
magnet wire. MWS is a qualified UL producer to OBWM2 Magnet wire component
File # E211068. MWS is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company.
Testing capabilities include:

DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Contact and non-contact laser micrometer analysis, and

cross-section optical measurements for concentricity and
corner radius measurements.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Stress/strain analysis; tensile, yield, break strength values.

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
DC resistance, dielectric strength, capacitance, impedance,

continuity of insulation, completeness of insulation cure,
and TCR measurements.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Thermoplastic flow, heat shock, insulation adherence, thermal

endurance, and solderability of insulations per NEMA MW 1000.
MATERIAL ANALYSIS
Base metal chemical analysis accurate to 1ppm. Insulated

material analysis performed using infrared spectroanalysis.
SPECIAL TESTING
To customer specification, custom-built test equipment for

unique applications.
The Olympus Stereo Microscope, together with the Boeckeler

Measurement and Sony Imaging System, can take crosssectional measurements as small as 3 microns. Measurements
include X-axis / Y-axis measurements as well as corner radius.
Verification can then be sent to our customers by either a
printed color photograph or digital image sent via e-mail.
The Satec Model T1000, incorporated with Satecs Partner software,

provides precise values for the physical and mechanical properties of
metals. Specific tensile strength, break load (from 2 grams to 1,000
pounds), yield strength, elongation and bond strength data is obtained
on a wide range of bare and insulated wire and ribbon. Reports can be
generated and sent to our customers for test value verification.
This Techne temperature-controlled bath provides MWS

the capability to perform temperature coefficient of
resistance (TCR) measurements for a variety of specialty
metals and alloys. Precise resistance values can be
obtained between -0C and 100C.
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The Associated Research Model 7550DT Hi-pot/Dielectric tester

has a testing range of 0 to 5,000 volts AC and 6,000 volts DC.
The Hipotronics Model M 120 TT dielectric tester (shown right)
has a range of 20,000 volts AC.
Manufacturing
Metering dies are used to apply

smooth, concentric film coats to
wires sizes AWG 30 and heavier.
This specially designed machine draws

precious metals to ultra-fine sizes in standard
and custom diameters and tempers.
MWS produces custom round, square, rectangular, ribbon,

Multifilar, Twistite and Microsquare wires in a wellequipped, fully permitted manufacturing facility. Products
offered include film insulated wire conforming to NEMA MW
1000 and IEC 60317 in temperature classes 105 to 240C,
from single through quadruple film builds. Low minimums,
quick deliveries and top quality are our standards.
A MAG vertical oven enamel coats round,

square and rectangular wire and is suitable for
both small quantity and high production runs.
In-line drawing machines can be utilized on any enameling oven, enabling

production efficiencies as well as excellent bare wire quality.
Twistite magnet wire, up to 50 twists per inch, is

produced for numerous electronic applications,
utilizing a wide range of conductor materials,
insulations and colors.
One or two layers of textile yarn can be
continuously applied to litz wire on a
computer-controlled, dual-head highspeed serving machine.
Continuous in-line diameter measurement provides effective quality assurance

on high speed enameling lines. The data can be converted into reports that
record the minimum, maximum and average dimensions, and the process
capability for a given production run.
21
Resistance Wire
Properties of Major Alloys
MATERIAL
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
(%)
RESISTIVITY
AT 20C
OHMS/
CMF
TCR
0-100C
COEFFICIENT
OF LINEAR
EXPANSION
BETWEEN
20-100C
TENSILE STRENGTH
(PSI AT 20C)
MIN.
MAX.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
POUNDS
PER
CUBIC
INCH
MAGNETIC
ATTRACTION
APPROX.
MELTING
POINT
(C)
22.5 Cr, 5.5 AI, .5 Si, .1 C, bal. Fe
875
.00002
.000012
105,000
175,000
7.10
.256
Strong
1520
MWS-800
75 Ni, 20 Cr, 2.5 AI, 2.5 Cu
800
.0002
.000014
100,000
200,000
8.10
.293
None
1350
MWS-675
61 Ni, 15 Cr, bal. Fe
675
.00013
.0000137
95,000
175,000
8.247
.2979
Faint
1350
MWS-650
80 Ni, 20 Cr
650
.00010
.0000132
100,000
200,000
8.412
.3039
None
1400
ALLOY 42
42 Ni, bal. Fe
390
.0010
.0000029
70,000
150,000
8.10
.295
Strong
1425
MWS-294
55 Cu, 45 Ni
294
.00002*
.0000149
60,000
135,000
8.90
.321
None
1210
MWS-294R
29 Ni, 17 Co, bal. Fe
294
.0033
.0000033
65,000
150,000
8.36
.302
Strong
1450
Manganin
13 Mn, 4 Ni, bal. Cu
290
.000015**
.0000187
40,000
90,000
8.192
.296
None
1020
ALLOY 52
50.5 Ni, bal. Fe
260
.0029
.0000049
70,000
150,000
8.25
.301
Strong
1425
MWS-180
22 Ni., bal. Cu
180
.00018
.0000159
50,000
100,000
8.90
.321
None
1100
MWS-120
70 Ni, 30 Fe
120
.0045
.000015
70,000
150,000
8.46
.305
Strong
1425
MWS-90
12 Ni, bal. Cu
90
.0004
.0000161
35,000
75,000
8.90
.321
None
1100
MWS-60
6 Ni, bal. Cu
60
.0005
.0000163
35,000
70,000
8.90
.321
None
1100
MWS-30
2 Ni, bal. Cu
30
.0013
.0000165
30,000
60,000
8.90
.321
None
1100
Nickel 205
99 Ni
57
.0048
.000013
60,000
135,000
8.90
.321
Strong
1450
Nickel 270
99.98 Ni
45
.0067
.000013
48,000
95,000
8.89
.321
Strong
1452
MWS-875
*TCR at 25-105.C
**TCR at 15-35C
Note: Available bare or insulated. See pages 2 and 3 for available insulations.
Trade Name Cross Reference
22
MWS WIRE IND.
CARPENTER TECH.
MWS-875
Alchrome 875
MWS-800
Evanohm
MWS-675
DRIVER-HARRIS
HARRISON
HOSKINS
JELLIFF
KANTHAL
MOLECU
HAI-FeCr AI 25
Alloy 875
Karma
HAI-431
Chromel R
Alloy 800
Nikrothal L
Moleculoy
Tophet C
Nichrome
HAI-NiCr 60
Chromel C
Alloy C
Nikrothal 6
Electroloy
MWS-650
Tophet A
Nichrome V
HAI-NiCr 80
Chromel A
Alloy A
Nikrothal 8
Protoloy
MWS-294
Cupron
Advance
HAI-CuNi 102
Copel
Alloy 45
Cuprothal 294
Neutroloy
MWS-294R
Kovar
MWS-180
180 Alloy
Midohm
HAI-180
Alloy 380
Alloy 180
Cuprothal 180
MWS-120
Balco
Hytemco
HAI-380
MWS-90
90 Alloy
#95 Alloy
HAI-90
Alloy 290
Alloy 90
Cuprothal 90
MWS-60
60 Alloy
Lohm
HAI-60
Alloy 260
Alloy 60
Cuprothal 60
MWS-30
30 Alloy
#30 Alloy
HAI-30
Alloy 230
Alloy 30
Cuprothal 30
Kanthal A-I
HAI-373
Alloy 120
Pelcoloy
Resistance Wire
Major Alloy Resistance Data
SIZE
DIA.
(B&S) (INCHES)
.204
4
NI 270*
.001081
NI 205
.001442
MWS-875
.02103
MWS-800
NOMINAL OHMS PER LINEAR FOOT AT 20C

MWS-675 MWS-650 MANGANIN MWS-294 ALLOY 180
.0070
.006968
.01562
.01622
.0088
.008755
.01962
.02038
MWS-120 ALLOY 90
.002884
ALLOY 60
ALLOY 30
.182
.001358
.001811
.02642
.003622
.162
.001715
.002286
.03334
.02572
.02476
.01105
.0112
.004572
.144
.002170
.002894
.04220
.03255
.03135
.01399
.0142
.005788
.01770
.0180
.01099
.007324
.00549
.003662
.00183
.128
.002747
.003662
.05341
.04120
.03967
.114
.003463
.004617
.06733
.05194
.05001
.02231
.0226
.01385
.009234
.006925
.004617
.00230
10
.102
.004325
.005767
.08410
.06488
.06248
.02787
.0283
.01730
.01153
.00865
.005767
.00288
11
.091
.005434
.007246
.10566
.08151
.07849
.03502
.0355
.02174
.01449
.01082
.007246
.00362
.04420
.0448
.02744
.01829
.01372
.009145
.00457
12
.081
.006859
.009145
.13336
.1029
.09907
.1688
.1302
.1254
.05594
.0567
.03471
.02314
.01735
.01157
.00578
.2136
.1684
.1587
.07080
.0717
.04395
.02930
.02194
.01465
.00732
.2078
.2000
.08926
.0905
.05541
.03694
.02770
.01847
.00923
.1115
.1130
.06921
.04614
.03460
.02307
.01153
.072
.008681
14
.064
.010986
.01465
13
.01157
15
16
.013850
.057
.051
.01847
.2693
.2462
.017301
.02307
.3364
.3076
.2595
.2499
.4321
.3951
.3333
.3209
.1432
.1452
.08889
.05926
.04444
.02963
.01482
17
.045
.022222
.02963
18
.040
.028125
.03750
.5469
.5000
.4219
.4062
.1813
.1837
.1125
.0750
.0562
.03750
.01825
19
.036
.04630
.6752
.6173
.5208
.5015
.2238
.2268
.1389
.0926
.06945
.04630
.02315
.7813
.6592
.6347
.2832
.2871
.1758
.1171
.0879
.05859
.02924
.9849
.831
.8002
.3570
.3619
.2216
.1477
.1108
.07387
.03693
20
.032
.8545
.043945
.05859
1.077
21
.0285
.055400
.07387
22
.0253
.07030
.09374
1.367
1.250
1.055
1.017
.4531
.4590
.2812
.1860
.1406
.09374
.04687
23
.0226
.08810
.1175
1.713
1.566
1.322
1.272
.5678
.5756
.3525
.2350
.1762
.1175
.05875
.7178
.7280
.4455
.2970
.2227
.1485
.07425
.9051
.9176
.5619
.3746
.2809
.1873
.09365
24
.0201
.11138
.1485
2.166
1.980
1.671
1.609
2.731
2.497
2.107
2.029
25
.0179
.14044
.1873
26
.0159
.1780
.2373
3.461
3.164
2.670
2.571
1.147
1.163
.7119
.4746
.3554
.2373
.11865
27
.0142
.2232
.2976
4.339
3.967
3.348
3.228
1.438
1.458
.8928
.5952
.4464
.2976
.14880
1.826
1.852
1.133
.7556
.5665
.3778
.18890
.9398
.7001
.4669
.23494
28
.0126
.2834
.3778
5.511
5.039
4.251
4.090
6.853
6.265
5.286
5.090
2.271
2.302
1.401
29
.0113
.3524
.4699
30
.010
.4500
.6000
8.750
8.00
6.750
6.500
2.900
2.940
1.800
1.200
.9000
.6000
.30000
31
.0089
.5681
.7576
11.047
10.10
8.523
8.206
3.662
3.710
2.273
1.515
1.1365
.7576
.37830
4.531
4.594
2.813
1.875
1.4065
.9375
.46875
32
.7031
.008
.9375
13.672
12.50
10.55
10.16
17.358
15.87
13.39
12.90
5.754
5.833
3.572
2.380
1.786
1.1905
.59525
.75565
33
.0071
.8927
1.190
34
.0063
1.1338
1.511
22.046
20.16
17.00
16.37
7.305
7.408
4.534
3.022
2.267
1.5113
35
.0056
1.4349
1.913
27.902
25.51
21.52
20.72
9.247
9.375
5.740
3.826
2.870
1.9132
.9566
11.60
11.76
7.200
4.800
3.600
2.400
1.2000
8.889
36
.005
1.8000
2.400
35.000
32.00
27.00
26.00
37
.0045
2.2222
2.963
43.210
39.51
33.33
32.09
14.32
14.52
5.926
4.444
2.963
1.4815
38
.004
2.8125
3.750
54.688
50.00
42.19
40.62
18.13
18.37
11.25
7.500
5.625
3.750
1.8750
39
.0035
3.6735
4.898
71.429
65.31
55.10
53.06
23.67
24.00
14.69
9.796
7.345
4.898
2.4490
70.24
67.63
30.18
30.59
18.72
12.49
9.360
6.240
3.1200
89.29
85.98
38.36
38.87
233.97
15.86
11.985
7.937
3.9635
83.25
40
No
.0031
4.6826
6.243
91.051
.00275
5.9504
7.937
115.702
105.8
BAS
.0025
7.2000
9.600
140.000
128.0
108.0
104.00
46.40
47.04
28.80
19.20
14.400
9.60
4.800
sizes
.00225
8.8889
172.840
158.0
133.4
128.5
57.31
58.07
35.58
23.70
17.790
11.86
5.930
72.50
73.50
45.00
30.00
22.500
15.00
7.500
94.69
96.00
58.83
39.18
29.915
19.61
9.805
below
11.85
.002
11.2500
15.00
218.750
200.0
168.8
162.5
40
.00175
14.6939
19.59
285.714
261.3
220.6
212.4
.0015
20.0000
26.66
388.889
355.6
300.0
288.9
128.9
130.66
53.33
.0014
22.9592
446.429
408.2
344.4
331.6
148.0
150.00
61.22
171.6
174.00
71.01
.0013
26.6272
517.752
473.4
399.6
384.6
.0012
31.2500
607.639
555.0
468.7
451.4
201.4
204.00
83.33
.0011
37.1901
723.140
661.2
557.8
537.2
239.7
243.00
99.17
.001
45.0000
875.000
800.0
675.0
650.0
290.0
294.0
120.0
.0009
55.5556
1080.247
987.7
833.3
802.0
.0008
70.3125
1367.188
1250.0
1054.6
1016.0
.0007
91.8367
1785.714
1633.0
1377.5
1327.0
.0006
125.0000
2430.556
2222.0
1875.0
1806.0
3200.0
2700.0
2600.0
.0005
180.0000
3500.000
*Using 45 OHMS/CMF
23
Plated Wire and Ribbon
MWS produces and inventories the most complete line of

continuous electroplated wires and ribbons to be found
anywhere in the world. These wires are produced to meet
customers most critical solderability, purity, and dimensional
requirements, as well as a variety of federal, military and
commercial standards and specifications.
Plating Finishes
Gold, Silver, Nickel, Tin, Tin/Lead (60/40, 70/30, 90/10), Cadmium, Copper
Bus Wire
Commercial tin-plated copper wire is available in sizes 8 - 40 AWG.
Surface Conditions and Treatments

Bright, semi-bright, or matte finish
Tarnish resistant or chromate treatment
Size Range Capabilities

Round: .125" - .0007"
Flat/square/rectangular: thickness .0005" and larger, widths up to .125"
Conductor Materials
Copper, Nickel, Kovar, Dumet, Copper-Nickel Alloys, Nickel-Iron Alloys,
Nickel-Chromium Alloys, Beryllium Copper, Phosphor Bronze, and Brass,
along with a variety of other metals and alloys.
Packaging
Continuous lengths on spools or cut and straightened to specific lengths
per customer requirements
Plated Copper Wire Data

SIZE
(AWG)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
24
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
CIRCULAR RESISTANCE
(OHMS PER
MILS
1000 FT. AT 20C)
NOMINAL
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0040
.0035
.0031
NOMINAL
4110
3260
2580
2050
1620
1290
1020
812
640
511
404
320
253
202
159
128
100
79.2
64.0
50.4
39.7
31.4
25.0
20.2
16.0
12.2
9.61
NOMINAL
2.48
3.13
3.95
4.98
6.30
7.91
10.0
12.6
15.9
20.0
25.2
31.9
40.3
50.5
64.2
79.7
102
129
159
202
257
325
408
505
638
836
1061
THICKNESS OF COATING (MICROINCHES)
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
12.4
9.87
7.81
6.21
4.92
3.90
3.10
2.46
1.94
1.55
1.22
.970
.765
.610
.481
.387
.303
.240
.194
.153
.120
.0949
.0757
.0613
.0484
.0371
.0291
NICKEL PLATED
SILVER PLATED
1.25%
170
151
135
120
107
95
85
76
67
60
53
47
42
38
33
30
27
24
21
19
17
15
13
12
11
9
8
2% 2.5%
272 343
243 305
216 272
193 242
171 216
153 192
136 171
121 152
108 135
96 121
85 108
76
96
68
85
60
76
54
67
48
60
43
54
38
48
34
43
30
38
27
34
24
30
21
27
19
24
17
21
15
19
13
17
3%
417
371
330
294
262
233
208
185
164
147
131
116
103
92
82
73
65
58
52
46
41
36
33
29
26
23
20
4%
551
491
437
390
347
309
247
245
218
194
173
154
137
122
108
97
86
77
69
61
54
48
43
39
34
30
27
5%
692
617
549
489
435
388
346
308
273
244
217
193
172
153
136
122
108
96
86
77
68
60
54
48
43
38
33
6.1%
846
754
671
598
532
474
422
376
334
293
265
236
210
187
166
149
132
117
106
94
83
74
66
59
53
46
41
2%
322
282
255
228
202
180
161
143
127
114
101
90
80
71
63
57
50
45
40
36
32
28
25
23
20
18
16
4%
647
577
513
458
407
363
323
288
255
228
203
181
161
143
127
114
101
90
81
72
64
57
50
45
40
35
31
7% 10%
1142 1645
1018 1465
905 1304
807 1162
718 1034
640
921
570
821
508
731
451
649
403
580
358
516
319
459
283
408
253
364
224
323
201
290
178
256
159
228
143
205
126
182
112
162
100
144
89
128
80
116
71
103
62
90
55
80
27%
4670
4160
3700
3300
2930
2610
2330
2070
1850
1640
1460
1300
1160
1030
920
820
730
650
580
520
460
410
360
320
290
260
230
Specialty Metals & Ribbon and Flat Products

MWS inventories bare pure gold, silver and platinum from AWG 16 and finer, in addition to ribbon and flat wire. These precious metals
can also be insulated and produced in Multifilar, Microsquare and Twistite constructions. Refractory metals, tungsten and niobium, are
available from stock at .020" and finer.
Properties of Specialty Metals

METAL
Gold
Niobium
Platinum
Silver
Tungsten
ATOMIC
SYMBOL
MELTING
POINT
(C)
DENSITY
(lbs./in.3)
Au
Nb
Pt
Ag
W
1064
2468
1769
962
3410
.698
.310
.775
.379
.695
COEFFICIENT of
THERMAL
LINEAR THERMAL
CONDUCTIVITY
EXPANSION @ 20C @ 0C (W/(m x K))
(x 10-6/K)
14.2
7.2
8.9
18.9
4.5
317
52
71
418
173
ELECTRICAL
RESISTIVITY
@ 20C
(/circ. mil/foot)
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT of
RESISTANCE
(0-100C)
ANNEALED
TENSILE
STRENGTH
(ksi)
13.31
78.80
63.91
9.56
33.08
.00372
.0026
.00393
.00382
.0046
30-32
30-40
18-24
18-27
350-450
Ribbon and Flat Products
Precious metal rolling mill custom-built and

specifically designed for fabrication of gold,
silver, and platinum ribbon. Dimensional
tolerances as tight as .00015".
MWS supplies three basic types of flat conductors: ribbon (flat wire), strip, and foil or sheet. All three products are produced in a series
of rolling processes, and are supplied with round, radial, or sharp-edge constructions.
Ribbon
Normally produced from round wire in a single or multiple pass rolling process, ribbon products range in size from thicknesses as
small as .0005", and widths as large as .100". Thickness tolerances are as tight as .00015", and width tolerances are as tight as .0005".
Ribbon products usually are supplied with rounded edges, on spools that are paper sectioned to enhance despooling.
Strip
Generally speaking, strip products range from thicknesses of .005", with widths from .125" to 2". Radial or sharp edges are available,
with material packaged in coils or on spools.
Foil or Sheet
Produced after rolling, by a shearing or slitting process, foil or sheet is supplied in widths from 2" to 12". Thicknesses can range from
.001" to .020". The slit edge is sharp and may require deburring for certain applications.
25
Copper and Copper Alloys
APPROXIMATE
MELTING
POINT (F)
SOFT
HARD
SOFT
HARD
SOFT
10.3
1981
55
34
50
11
36
10.3
1981
55
34
50
11
36
100
10.3
1949
55
34
50
12
36
.321
93
11.2
1796
64
30
62
13
1.5
30
Be 1.9
.298
22
46.2
1590
152
68
125
28
42
70
Zn 30
.308
28
37.0
1680
109
52
68
21
30
94.8
Sn 5.0
P .2
.320
15
69.1
1750
110
51
85
21
49
ALLOY
NAME
Cu
OTHER
ELECTRICAL
CONDUCTIVITY
(%IACS @ 68F)
HARD
UNS
ALLOY NO.
DENSITY
(LB/CU IN)
RESISTIVITY
(OHMS-CIRC. MIL/FT)
Properties of Copper and Copper Alloys
C10100
Certified
OFHC Copper
99.99
Min.
.323
101
C10200
OFHC
Copper
99.95
Min.
.323
101
C11000
ETP
Copper
99.90
Min.
O .04
.323
C15000
Zirconium
Copper
99.85
Zr .15
C17200
Beryllium
Copper
98.1
C26000
Cartridge
Brass
C51000
Phosphor
Bronze
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
(%)
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
TENSILE STRENGTH
(K PSI)
YIELD STRENGTH
(K PSI)
ELONGATION
(%)
Properties are nominal values, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Elongation values are generally size dependent.
Certified OFHC Copper (UNS C10100)

This is an unalloyed, high purity copper that has excellent forming and brazing characteristics, as well as resistance to hydrogen embrittlement at elevated
temperatures. It has good solderability and corrosion resistance, and may be used in any high current application. Both grades of OFHC copper are available
in round and shaped wire and may be substituted for ETP copper wherever optimal properties of copper are desired.
OFHC Copper (UNS 10200)
OFHC copper has 99.95% minimum copper (silver counted as copper) and is produced by converting cathodes in a continuous casting and rolling process
into copper rod. Typical uses include bus bars or any electrical conductor, and it may be specified as a special magnet wire conductor.
ETP Copper (UNS C11000)
Electrolytic tough pitch copper is intentionally alloyed with oxygen to achieve the best combination of conductivity, capacity for being cold worked, and
economy. This is the most widely used copper for wire conductors and is available in round, square and rectangular shapes.
Zirconium Copper (UNS C15000)
This copper alloy exhibits high conductivity, excellent solderability, and good strength. Unlike ETP and the OFHC coppers, zirconium copper resists
softening at higher temperatures. Typical applications include switches, high current interconnects, terminal pins, welding tips, and other applications
where high temperatures exist.
Beryllium Copper (UNS C17200)
This alloy is characterized by very high strength and good electrical conductivity. Normally supplied in age-hardenable tempers, beryllium copper has good to excellent
cold workability. This alloy is available as bare wire or it can be film insulated. Typical uses include switch parts, springs, fuse clips, connectors, and contacts.
Cartridge Brass (UNS 26000)
Cartridge brass has good conductivity and strength, but poor solderability due to its high zinc content. This copper alloy is widely used for cold-headed
products such as machine and wood screws, rivets, and fasteners. It may also be used as an economical spring material.
Phosphor Bronze
This alloy is widely used for most types of springs because of its high strength and resistance to corrosion and fatigue. It is also used in switches, relays,
contacts, and fasteners.
26
EC Aluminum Wire Data

Aluminum 1350, also referred to as EC (electrical conductor) aluminum, is the primary alloy utilized in aluminum magnet wire. Its
combination of light weight, high thermal conductivity, and high mass electrical conductivity (more than twice that of copper, per
pound), make it an ideal alternative to copper for certain winding applications. Most film insulations are available on round aluminum wire.
For insulation data, see pages 2 and 3. For square aluminum wire data, see page 7.
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
SIZE
(AWG)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
MIN.
NOM.
.1009
.0898
.0800
.0713
.0635
.0565
.0503
.0448
.0399
.0355
.0317
.0282
.0250
.0224
.0199
.0177
.0157
.0141
.0125
.0112
.0099
.0088
.0079
.0070
.0062
.0055
.0049
.1019
.0907
.0808
.0720
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.1029
.0916
.0816
.0727
.0647
.0577
.0513
.0458
.0407
.0363
.0323
.0288
.0256
.0228
.0203
.0181
.0161
.0143
.0127
.0114
.0101
.0090
.0081
.0072
.0064
.0057
.0051
1.58
1.99
2.51
3.17
4.00
5.02
6.36
7.97
10.1
12.7
16.0
20.2
25.5
32.2
40.6
51.1
64.5
81.8
103.7
128.7
164.0
206.5
255.0
322.7
408.4
514.9
643.1
1.611
2.03
2.56
3.23
4.07
5.13
6.48
8.15
10.3
13.0
16.3
20.6
26.1
32.8
41.4
52.2
66.2
83.0
105.3
131.0
167.3
211.2
261.4
331.8
421.5
533.4
669.1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
RESISTANCE
POUNDS
PER
1000 FT.
FEET
PER
POUND
MAX.
104
132
166
210
264
333
421
529
669
843
1060
1340
1700
2130
2690
3390
4300
5390
6845
8503
10870
13717
16978
21552
27397
34602
43478
1.643
2.07
2.61
3.29
4.15
5.24
6.61
8.33
10.5
13.3
16.6
21.0
26.8
33.3
42.2
53.4
67.9
84.1
107.0
133.4
170.7
216.0
268.0
341.4
435.2
553.0
696.7
9.56
7.57
6.01
4.77
3.78
3.00
2.38
1.89
1.49
1.19
.942
.748
.589
.470
.372
.295
.233
.186
.1461
.1176
.0920
.0729
.0589
.0464
.0365
.0289
.0230
CIRCULAR
MILS
NOMINAL
SIZE
(AWG)
10380
8230
6530
5190
4110
3260
2580
2050
1620
1290
1020
812
640
510
404
320
253
202
158.8
127.7
100.0
79.21
64.00
50.41
39.69
31.36
25.00
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Properties of Aluminum Alloys
Aluminums unique combination of properties make it a highly versatile material when alloyed with various metals. Besides light weight,
characteristics of aluminum alloys include excellent workability and inherent corrosion resistance due to the inert oxide coat that forms
directly after exposure to air. Many alloys in the 1000 through 5000 series are non-heat-treatable, their strength depending on the amount
of cold working done. In the case of 5056 alloy, the addition of magnesium as the principal alloying agent increases its initial tensile
strength. Alloy 6061 is a heat-treatable alloy supplied in annealed or strain hardened tempers. The end user may achieve maximum
tensile strength through a multi-step thermal treatment.
ALLOY
1350(EC)
1100
1199
5056
6061
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
(%)
99.5 Al min.
.12 Cu, 99 Al min.
99.996 Al min.
.12 Mn, 5 Mg, .12 Cr, Al bal.
.6 Si, .28 Cu, 1 Mg, .2 Cr, Al bal.
ULTIMATE
TENSILE
STRENGTH
ELECTRICAL
CONDUCTIVITY
IACS
(PSI)
(68F)
13,000
13,000
6,800
42,000
17,000
61.8
59
64.9
29
47
ELECTRICAL
RESISTIVITY
(OHMS-CIRC. MIL/FT)
17
18
15
36
22
(LB/CU IN)
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
.098
.098
.0975
.095
.098
2.7
2.71
2.7
2.64
2.7
DENSITY
COEFFICIENT OF
THERMAL
EXPANSION X 10-6
APPROX.
MELTING
POINT
(68 - 212F)
(F)
23.8
23.6
23.6
24.1
23.6
1200
1195
1220
1060
1080
Mechanical and electrical values based on annealed temper.
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Mechanical Alloys
When selecting wire for mechanical applications there are four classifications from which to choose a specific material or alloy. They are: nickel base
lockwires, carbon steels, stainless steels and superalloys. A three-part evaluation procedure is recommended: 1) initial screening based on temperature
and corrosion requirements; 2) analysis of physical properties; and 3) final screening on the basis of specific properties, material, and forming costs.
COMPOSITION (%)
MATERIAL
#302
Stainless
Steel
.15
.08
Mn
(MAX.)
Si
(MAX.)
P
(MAX.)
.045
.045
S
(MAX.)
.03
.03
(SIZE RANGE: .002-.032)
Cr
Ni
#316
Stainless
Steel
#321
Stainless
Steel
17-7 PH
Inconel*
600
Inconel*
X-750
Monel*
400
Music
Spring
.08
.08
.09
.15
.08
.3
1.2
.6
.5
.5
.5
.3
.045
.045
.04
.025
.03
.03
.03
.015
.01
.024
.03
Fe
OTHERS
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ANNEALED FULL HARD

17 - 19
18 - 20
8 - 10
8 - 12
#304
Stainless
Steel
C
(MAX.)
NOM. TENSILE
STRENGTH (PSI)
16 - 18
17 - 19
16 - 18
14 -17
14 -17
10 - 14
9 - 12
6.5 - 7.75
72 min.
70 min.
63 - 70
Bal.
105,000
to
145,000
(SPRING)
300,000
to
360,000
Most widely used stainless steel spring

material due to its excellent combination of
physical properties and corrosion resistance.
105,000
to
145,000
300,000
to
360,000
Similar to Type 302 except for a slightly lower

carbon and higher nickel content, which
results in a more ductile, lower tensile alloy in
the annealed condition. The major use of this
alloy is in annealed and 1/4 hard wire products
such as cold heading wire, weaving, or screen
wire, and lockwire.
Bal.
Mo
2-3
95,000
to
130,000
245,000
to
275,000
Molydenum gives this material high creep

strength at elevated temperatures and
excellent corrosion resistance. (Generally
better than Types 302, 304 and 321.)
Especially resistant to pit-type corrosion.
Bal.
Ti
5xC
Min.
110,000
to
150,000
225,000
to
275,000
Good where welding is used in fabrication or

where heat is encountered as a service
condition. Stabilized with titanium to prevent
sensitization. (Carbide precipitation and
intergranular corrosion.)
260,000
to
295,000
Corrosion resistance comparable to Type

302 with physical properties comparable to
music wire. Particularly useful where a compact,
corrosion resistant spring is required.
Considerably better than Type 302 for springs
operating up to 600F.
180,000
to
230,000
Resists corrosion and oxidation to 2150F.

Provides springs with high resistance to
corrosion and heat up to 750F. Tough and
ductile down to -310F; is nonmagnetic,
easily fabricated and welded. Used for
structural parts, cathode ray tube spiders,
thyratron grids, sheathing, tube supports,
spark plug electrodes.
220,000
to
250,000
Age hardenable, nonmagnetic, corrosion and

oxidation resistant; high creep-rupture strength
to 1300F. Heavy cold working develops tensile
strength of 290,000 psi. Stays tough and
ductile to -423F. Resists chloride-ion stresscorrosion cracking. For springs operating to
1200F and tube structural parts.
145,000
to
180,000
This material is noted for its toughness over

a considerable range of temperatures, and
has excellent resistance to many corrosive
environments. Monel 400 can be hardened
only by cold-working. It is useful at temperatures
up to 1050F, and has very good mechanical
properties at temperatures below zero.
Melting point is 2370-2460F.
330,000
to
480,000
Music spring wire is high carbon steel of

uniform chemical analysis. This wire is drawn
within rigid tensile, smoothness, and
roundness requirements and although very
high in tensile strength, must be capable of
wrapping around itself without showing
signs of cracking or unevenness.
Bal.
Bal.
Al
.75 - 1.5
6 - 10
Cu
.5 max.
5-9
Cu
.5 max.
Al
.4 - 1
Ti
2.25 - 2.75
Cb
.7 - 1.2
2.5 max.
Bal.
Cu
Bal.
90,000
to
130,000
130,000
to
160,000
70,000
to
95,000
*Registered trademark of Inco family of companies
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Copper Clad Aluminum and Other Clad Metals

Clad metals are two distinct metals or alloys that are metallurgically
bonded together so that the optimum combination of functional
properties is achieved. Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) is an electrical
conductor with a sleeve of copper bonded to a solid aluminum core.
The composite wire is uniquely suited to electrical applications where
weight to conductivity issues are critical. The copper makes up either
10% or 15% of the cross sectional area of the wire and assures
excellent solderability. AC conductivity at frequencies greater than 5
MHz is equal to solid copper. CCA is manufactured in accordance with
the requirements of ASTM B-566. Film insulations are available on
CCA wire. For insulation data, see pages 2 and 3.
AREA
FEET PER POUND

15% CCA
10% CCA
SIZE DIAMETER
(AWG) (INCHES)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0040
.0035
.0031
(CIR. MILS)
4109
3260
2581
2052
1624
1289
1024
812.3
640.1
510.8
404.0
320.4
252.8
201.6
158.8
127.7
100.0
79.21
64.00
50.41
39.69
31.36
25.00
20.25
16.00
12.25
9.610
215
270
342
430
542
684
862
1087
1378
1728
2184
2750
3498
4378
5554
6915
8811
11134
13777
17488
22214
28035
35244
43521
55002
72090
91848
197
247
314
394
497
627
791
997
1264
1585
2004
2524
3210
4018
5096
6346
8085
10216
12642
16048
20384
25725
32340
39935
50470
66150
84280
Typical Physical Properties
DC Conductivity
% Copper by volume
% Copper by weight
Density
Tensile strength, annealed
Tensile strength, hard drawn
Elongation, annealed
Elongation, hard drawn
10%CCA
62.9% min IACS
8-12%
27% nom
.120 lb/cu in
20-25 kPSI
16-30 kPSI
5-15% min
1% min
15%CCA
64.4% min IACS
13-17%
34% nom
.131 lb/cu in
20-25 kPSI
16-30 kPSI
5-15% min
1% min
(Tensile and elongation values are size dependent)
POUNDS PER 1000 FT.

15% CCA
10% CCA
4.64
3.69
2.92
2.32
1.84
1.46
1.16
.920
.726
.580
.456
.363
.286
.228
.180
.145
.113
.0896
.0726
.0572
.0449
.0355
.0283
.0229
.0181
.0139
.0109
5.06
4.03
3.19
2.53
2.01
1.59
1.26
1.00
.792
.632
.498
.396
.312
.249
.196
.158
.124
.0979
.0792
.0624
.0490
.0387
.0309
.0250
.0196
.0151
.0119
OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C SIZE

15% CCA (AWG)
10% CCA
3.91
4.93
6.23
7.83
9.90
12.5
15.7
19.8
25.1
31.5
39.8
50.2
63.6
79.7
101
126
161
203
251
319
405
513
643
794
1000
1310
1670
3.79
4.78
6.05
7.60
9.61
12.1
15.2
19.2
24.4
30.5
38.6
48.7
61.7
77.3
98.2
122
156
197
244
310
390
498
624
770
975
1280
1620
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Other Clad Metals

WIRE
CORE/CLADDING
% IACS
CCS 30% Low carbon Steel/Copper
30%
CCS 40% Low carbon Steel/Copper
40%
NCC 27%
Dumet
Copper/Pure Nickel
70% nom.
Nickel-Iron Alloy/Copper Approx. 17%
KEY ATTRIBUTES
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
High strength,
medium conductivity
High strength,
medium conductivity
Combines high conductivity and oxidation
resistance at elevated temperatures
Thermal expansion equal to that of glass
Drop wire,
grounding conductor
High strength conductors,
electronic wire leads
High temperature electrical conductors,
leadwire to heating elements
Electronic wire leads
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Spool Specifications
3 b
3
D4
Drums
5
L
33 d 44
PACKAGE
TYPE
Drum
1
2 Drum
Pail
43
A
5
T
20
20
11
13
13
7
13
13
7
PACKAGE
TYPE
TP500
TP250
TP100
TP50
FLANGE
TOP
BOTTOM
(d-IN.)
(D-IN.)
15
15
10
812
16
16
11
914
BARREL
TOP
BOTTOM
(b-IN.)
(B-IN.)
8
8
6
512
9
9
7
612
20
20
11
BARREL
TOP
BOTTOM
(b-IN.)
(B-IN.)
3
3
B
D
44
3B 4
43
A
5
T
OVERALL
LENGTH
(L-IN)
ARBOR
HOLE DIAM.
(A-IN)
30
15
12
TRAVERSE
LENGTH
(T-IN.)
OVERALL
LENGTH
(L-IN)
ARBOR
HOLE DIAM.
(A-IN)
24
12
12
9
26
14
13
10
112
112
112
112
TRAVERSE
LENGTH
(T-IN.)
OVERALL
LENGTH
(L-IN)
ARBOR
HOLE DIAM.
(A-IN)
9
6
7
358
5 58
6
5
312
312
3
4
3
312
312
212
3
1
12
878
8
4
714
7
614
4516
4
4
478
4
4
4
3532
338
1516
214
1 12
112
2
3
TRAVERSE
LENGTH
(T-IN.)
OVERALL
LENGTH
(L-IN)
ARBOR
HOLE DIAM.
(A-IN)
TARE WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
PLASTIC FIBER/METAL
18
12
3
NOM. NET WEIGHT

(POUNDS)
COPPER
ALUMINUM
550
250
85
180
90
30
TARE WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
PLASTIC FIBER/METAL
12
10
3.05
1.6
15.0
8.0
NOM. NET WEIGHT

(POUNDS)
COPPER
ALUMINUM
500
250
85
45
180
90
30
Straight Spools
TRAVERSE
LENGTH
(T-IN.)
Tapered Spools
FLANGE
TOP
BOTTOM
(d-IN.)
(D-IN.)
PACKAGE
TYPE
T 30"
6 24"
12" x 7"
12" x 4" WR
8" x 6"
6" x 6"
6" DIN *
6" X 312" *
6" X 312"
6" RB
478" DIN *
5" RB
478
3"
3" DIN *
212"
214"
FLANGE
TOP
BOTTOM
(d-IN.)
(D-IN.)
30
24
12
1134
8
6
614
6
6
6
478
5
478
3
318
212
214
30
24
12
1134
8
6
614
6
6
6
478
5
478
3
318
212
214
BARREL
TOP
BOTTOM
(b-IN.)
(B-IN.)
14
14
612
814
412
334
4
312
312
4
3316
4
3
134
2
134
134
14
14
612
814
412
334
4
312
312
4
3316
4
3
134
2
134
134
8
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
7
TARE WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
PLASTIC FIBER/METAL
20
2.8
1.8
1.5
.95
1.02
.66
.43
.64
.55
.55
.39
.17
.15
.15
.09
78
NOM. NET WEIGHT

(POUNDS)
COPPER
ALUMINUM
850
250
85
30
30
12
10
8
8
8
6
4
5
2
1
.5
.20
275
80
26
10
10
5
3
3
3
3
2
1.5
2
.5
.30
.15
.07
Taper Flange Spools
PACKAGE
TYPE
10" TF
8" TF
6
6 6" TF
4A 3
5" TF
3
4
D
4" TF
3" TF
2 12" TF
FLANGE
TOP
BOTTOM
(d-IN.)
(D-IN.)
10
8
6
4 78
4
3
2 12
11
8
6
4 78
4
3
2 12
BARREL
TOP
BOTTOM
(b-IN.)
(B-IN.)
6
4
7
4
318
2 12
2
2 34
134
318
2 12
2
2
134
8 -1112
3 58 - 7 58
3 - 5 14
2 14 - 4
178 - 3 34
2 34 - 3 34
2 38 - 314
1212
8
614
4 78
4
3 78
3 38
112
7
8 - 78
5
8
5
8
5
8
5
8
TARE WEIGHT
(POUNDS)
PLASTIC FIBER/METAL
3.12
.98
.69
.35
.15
.19
.16
NOM. NET WEIGHT

(POUNDS)
COPPER
ALUMINUM
75
22
8
5
3
1.5
.66
20
3
1.75
1
.5
.15
*Thick flange
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Gauge to MM Conversion Chart

A.W.G
INCH
11,684
10,404
9,266
8,252
7,348
6,543
5,827
5,189
4,621
4,115
3,665
3,264
2,906
2,588
2,304
2,052
1,829
1,628
1,450
1,291
1,150
1,024
0,9119
0,8128
0,7239
0,6426
0,5740
0,5106
0,4547
0,4038
0,3606
0,3200
0,2870
0,2540
0,2261
0,2032
0,1803
0,1601
0,1422
0,1270
0,1143
0,1016
0,0889
0,0787
0,0711
0,0635
0,0559
0,0508
0,0457
0,0406
0,0350
0,0305
0,0279
0,0254
0,0224
0,0198
0,0178
0,0158
0,0140
0,0124
MM2
107,21
85,03
67,43
53,48
42,41
33,63
26,67
21,15
16,77
13,30
10,55
8,37
6,63
5,26
4,17
3,30
2,62
2,08
1,65
1,31
1,04
0,823
0,653
0,518
0,411
0,324
0,258
0,205
0,162
0,129
0,101
0,0810
0,0644
0,0507
0,0403
0,0320
0,0254
0,0201
0,0160
0,0127
0,0100
0,0081
0,00618
0,00486
0,09397
0,00317
0,00245
0,00203
0,00164
0,00129
0,00109
0,000731
0,000611
0,000507
0,000394
0,000308
0,000249
0,000194
0,000154
0,000121
.4600
.4096
.3648
.3249
.2893
.2576
.2294
.2043
.1819
.1620
.1443
.1285
.1144
.1019
.0907
.0808
.0720
.0641
.0571
.0508
.0453
.0403
.0359
.0320
.0285
.0253
.0226
.0201
.0179
.0159
.0142
.0126
.0113
.0100
.0089
.0080
.0071
.0063
.0056
.0050
.0045
.0040
.0035
.0031
.0028
.0025
.0022
.0020
.0018
.0016
.0014
.0012
.0011
.0010
.00088
.00078
.00070
.00062
.00055
.00049
MM
WIRE
NUMBER
7/0
6/0
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
S.W.G.
INCH
MM
MM2
.5000
.4640
.4320
.4000
.3720
.3480
.3240
.3000
.2760
.2520
.2320
.2120
.1920
.1760
.1600
.1440
.1280
.1160
.1040
.0920
.0800
.0720
.0640
.0560
.0480
.0400
.0360
.0320
.0280
.0240
.0220
.0200
.0180
.0164
.0148
.0136
.0124
.0116
.0108
.0100
.0092
.0084
.0076
.0068
.0060
.0052
.0048
.0044
.0040
.0036
.0032
.0028
.0024
.0020
.0016
.0012
.0010
12,7000
11,7850
10,9700
10,1600
9,4487
8,8391
8,2295
7,6200
7,0103
6,4008
5,8972
5,3847
4,8768
4,4703
4,0640
3,6576
3,2512
2,9463
2,6416
2,3368
2,0320
1,8288
1,6256
1,4224
1,2192
1,0160
0,9143
0,8128
0,7112
0,6096
0,5588
0,5080
0,4572
0,4166
0,3759
0,3454
0,3150
0,2946
0,2743
0,2540
0,2337
0,2134
0,1930
0,1727
0,1524
0,1321
0,1220
0,1118
0,1016
0,0914
0,0813
0,0711
0,0610
0,0508
0,0406
0,0305
0,0254
126,68
108,98
94,51
81,07
70,12
61,36
53,19
45,60
38,60
32,18
27,27
22,77
18,68
15,70
12,97
10,51
8,30
6,82
5,48
4,29
3,24
2,63
2,08
1,59
1,17
0,811
0,657
0,519
0,397
0,292
0,245
0,203
0,164
0,136
0,111
0,0937
0,0779
0,0682
0,0591
0,0507
0,0429
0,0358
0,0293
0,0234
0,0182
0,0137
0,0117
0,00981
0,00811
0,00657
0,00519
0,00397
0,00292
0,00203
0,00129
0,000731
0,000507
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MWS Wire Industries Accreditations
At MWS, the quality system has been certified to the standards

of ISO 9001:2000. Our mission is to provide quality magnet wire,
specialty products and unsurpassed service through a quality
system focused on continuous improvement of our
products, processes, and customer service.
MWS has UL approval on a variety

of magnet wire enamels.
MWS Wire Industries has been a member of NEMA since 2004.
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Products in Inventory
w
Aluminum
EC, 1100, 1199, 5056, 6061
Beryllium Copper
Brass Alloys 260, 270
Bus Wire Tinned and Bare
Copper Wires 101, 102, 110
Copper Clad Aluminum
Copper Clad Steel
Dumet Bare, Plated
Gold to 99.99% Pure
High Temperature Wire
Inconel
Kovar
Litz Wire Served and Unserved
Lockwire MS20995
Magnet Wire
All sizes to 56 AWG,
NEMA MW 1000, JW 1177B,
IEC 60317, 105 - 240C, Colors,
Half Sizes, Bondable Wires,
Copper, Aluminum and
Special Conductors
Monel
MicrosquareTM Magnet Wire
Miniature Square and Rectangular
Smaller than 14 AWG
2 - 20 Conductors, 16 - 52 AWG,
Parallel Bonded, Color Coded
Nickel 200, 201, 205, 270
Phosphor Bronze
Plated Wire and Ribbon

Gold, Silver, Nickel, Tin, Copper,
Tin/Lead Solder, Cadmium
Platinum to 99.99% Pure
Platinum Alloys
Resistance Alloys
Nickel-Chrome, Copper-Nickel,
Nickel-Iron, Manganin
Silver to 99.99% Pure
Stainless Steel 302, 304, 316, 321
Teflon Magnet Wire
Tungsten
TwistiteTM Magnet Wire
16 to 52 AWG
Up to 33 TPI 1%
Up to 10 Colors in Some Sizes
Inconel and Monel are registered trademarks of the

Inco family of companies.
Revised October, 2005

All data contained herein was compiled from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, but should be confirmed by the user.
We welcome corrections and suggestions which will be considered in future revisions. MicrosquareTM Multifilar and TwistiteTM are trademarks of MWS Wire Industries.
MWS Wire Industries

31200 Cedar Valley Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone: 818-991-8553
Fax: 818-706-0911
www.mwswire.com
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Magnet Wire Insulation Guide

MW 15 (RD) MW 18 (SQ & RECT)

JW 1177/4 (RD) JW 1177/16 (SQ & RECT)

317-1 (RD) 317-17 (SQ & RECT)

Polyurethane Nylon Bondable

Solderable Polyester Bondable*

MW 44 (RD) MW 43 (SQ & RECT)

317-50 (RD) 317-33 (SQ & RECT)

MW 45 (RD) MW 46 (SQ & RECT)

JW 1177/20 (RD) JW 1177/25 (SQ & RECT)

MW 35 (RD) MW 36 (SQ & RECT)

JW 1177/14 (RD) JW 1177/13 (SQ & RECT)

Polyester A/I Polyamideimide

MW 35 (RD) MW 73 (SQ & RECT)

MW 16 (RD) MW 20 (SQ & RECT)

JW 1177/15 (RD) JW 1177/18 (SQ & RECT)

317-46 (RD) 317-47 (SQ & RECT)

Polyester A/I Topcoat*

317-13 (RD) 317-29 (SQ & RECT)

Magnet Wire Insulation Guide

Relays and coils. Avoid using in presence of

Motors, random wound coils, oil filled and dry

Self-supporting coils, voice coils, encapsulated coils,

Motors, R.F. coils, relays, encapsulated coils, ignition

Appliance motors, relays, timer and clock coils,

Automotive relays, ignition coils, transformers

Relays, pulse transformers, toroid coils,

Appliance and tool motors, continuous operation coils,

Fractional and integral horsepower motors, coils and

Special transformer coils, automotive coils,

Shaded-pole motor coils, special control coils,

Television yoke coils, clutch and brake coils, helical

Dry transformers, Class B motors.

Motors, small coils, transformers.

Fractional and integral horsepower motors (hermetic

Rotating Machines, Fractional and Integral HP Motors,

Miniature rotating components and windings where

Fractional and integral horsepower motors, high

Copper Magnet Wire Data

(OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C)

Copper Magnet Wire Data

Half-Size Copper Magnet Wire

(OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C)

2.7556 .00170 .00182

2.1904 .00152 .00163

1.7424 .00137 .00148

1.3689 .00123 .00133

1.1025 .00111 .00119

.8649 .00100 .00108

Square Magnet Wire

(OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C)

*Based on 100% conductivity IACS

(OHMS PER 1000 FT. AT 20C)

*Based on 61.8% conductivity IACS

Bondable Magnet Wire

BONDING TEMPERATURE (C)*

OPERATING TEMPERATURE (C)**

*May vary based on wire size and coil design

Bondable Magnet Wire

NEMA MW1000, 1997 revision

Bondable Wire Grades (Overall Dimensions)

Equal to Single Build Min/Nom