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Southwire's 18-gauge building wire is a versatile and reliable solution for various electrical applications. Suitable for use as fixture wire, machine tool wiring, or appliance wiring material, this stranded type green wire meets or exceeds UL standard 66 and National Electrical Code requirements. It can withstand temperatures up to 90°C and is resistant to oil, gasoline, and moisture. Perfect for use in dry locations, this wire is also suitable for wet locations or areas exposed to oil or coolant when used as Type MTW conductor. Its durable construction and wide range of colors make it an ideal choice for various projects.
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Copper conductors are annealed (soft) for improved flexibility and conductivity.
Insulated with a tough heat and moisture-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for enhanced durability.
Suitable for use at temperatures not to exceed 90°C when used as type TFFN or 60°C in wet locations when used as type MTW.
Southwire type tffn or mtw or awm may be used as fixture wire machine tool wiring or appliance wiring material as specified in the 2008 national electrical code. When used as type tffn conductor is suitable for use at temperatures not to exceed 90°c. When used as type mtw conductor is suitable for use in wet locations or when exposed to oil or coolant at temperatures not to exceed 60°c or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°c (with ampacity limited to that for 75°c conductor temperature per nfpa 79). Conductor temperatures not to exceed 105°c in dry locations when rated awm and used as appliance wiring material. Voltage for all applications is 600 volts. Specifications southwire type tffn or mtw or awm meets or exceeds ul standard 66 and requirements of the national electrical code. Rohs compliant. Construction southwire type tffn or mtw or awm copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper insulated with a tough heat and moisture resistant polyvinyl chloride (pvc) over which a nylon (polyamide) jacket is applied. Available in black white red blue green yellow orange brown purple gray and pink. Some colors standard some subject to economic order quantity. 1 oil and gasoline resistant ll as defined by underwriters laboratories.