{"id":5149,"date":"2023-04-12T06:18:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiretroop.com\/?p=5149"},"modified":"2023-04-13T01:19:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T01:19:39","slug":"silicone-vs-teflon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiretroop.com\/silicone-vs-teflon\/","title":{"rendered":"Silicone vs. Teflon: Two Types of High-Temperature Wire Insulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Silicone vs. Teflon is the most commonly used material for cable and wire insulation meant for service in high-temperature situations or under intense conditions that can easily degrade physical or electrical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, this article will help you better understand some primary features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining Hi-Temp Wire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hi-temp wire operates at a temperature of about 1500<\/sup>C, sometimes higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several manufacturers refer to wires operating at temperatures of 1250<\/sup>C or higher as high-temperature ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, such distinctions are less common because 1250<\/sup>C is a standard operating temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when you apply high temp wires, there are some things you need to be clear about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-Temp Wire vs. High-Resistant Wire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When discussing a high-temperature cable, we generally discuss a minimum operating temperature of 1500<\/sup>C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of heat resistance, we define the insulation and shielding of a wire when it comes to withstanding heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, a high-temp wire is generally heat-resistant, while the heat-resistant one is not always the high temp wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wire Operating Temperature of Popular Cables and Wires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Operating temperature refers to the temperature at which a wire can typically function for a long period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are times when cable and wire manufacturers may also state a higher maximum temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it refers to the temperature at which the wire can function briefly without incurring any damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Cable and Wire Temperature Rating (For Dry Conditions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wire Temperature Rating<\/strong><\/td>Popular Cable and Wire types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
750<\/sup>C<\/td>THW<\/td><\/tr>
900<\/sup>C<\/td>Aluminum MCTHHN
Aluminum URDRomex NM-BType WType G-GCDLO, SOOWTHWN-2SEUXHHW-2XLP-USE 2 RHH RHW-2UF-BSER<\/td><\/tr>
1050<\/sup>C<\/td>MTWPC WireBattery CableHook-Up WireSEOOWWelding CableFlat Festoon Cable<\/td><\/tr>
1250<\/sup>C<\/td>Type P Marine CableJumper Cable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> All the ratings mentioned above are considered to be standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, their characteristics can still be changed or enhanced alongside the assistance of insulations that have an increased operating temperature, enhanced cable conductors, or both, which is quite common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should I Use High-Temp Wire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, a high-temp wire operating at a continuous temperature of 1500<\/sup>C or more should be used in environments often experiencing significant heat levels as a power, control, and instrumentation cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n