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MTW Rated Wire and Cable. Product and Application Training. Terms to Know. MTW: Machine Tool Wire, UL listed AWM: Appliance Wiring Material, UL recognized NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
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MTW Rated Wire and Cable Product and Application Training
Terms to Know • MTW: Machine Tool Wire, UL listed • AWM: Appliance Wiring Material, UL recognized • NFPA: National Fire Protection Association • NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code): United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment • NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery in NEC Confidential: Unauthorized Use Prohibited
Why need MTW • NFPA 79 limits the use of AWM in certain machinery • Some styles have thinner insulations • Some meet bare minimum flammability requirement • AWM wire and cable that also carry an MTW or other suitable listing may be used in certain machines • NFPA 79 points out MTW as a suitable UL listing for industry machinery Confidential: Unauthorized Use Prohibited
About MTW • UL listed: Machine Tool Wire and Cable • Jacket: PVC • Insulation: PVC or PVC/Nylon • Flame Test: VW-1 or better • Voltage: 600 Volt • Gauge size: 22 AWG or larger • Operating Temperature: max. 90°C (dry)/60°C(wet) • Oil Res l Confidential: Unauthorized Use Prohibited
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