Resistance Wire
Description
Part Number
- Same multi-stranded wire we use in our high quality heating element
- Provides greater flexibility and durability than solid strand wires
- Flexible up to a 1/16" (1.6mm) radius
- 500ft (152m) or 1000ft (305m) standard spool sizes
RWK Polyimide Film Insulated Resistance Wire:
- Insulation type: 1 mil polyimide film with 50% overlap
- Insulation thickness: 2 mil
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Suitable for use on conductive surface
RWF Fiberglass Insulated Resistance Wire:
- 1100°F (593°C) maximum continuous exposure temperature
- Ιnsulation type: Two layers of 8 mil diameter strands of fiberglass yarn
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Νot suitable for conductive surfaces
- Optional PTFE coating provides anti-fraying and abrasion resistance
RWG Grounded Resistance Wire:
- 360° grounded braid through entire length of heating element
- Insulation type: 1 mil polyimide film with 50% overlap
- Insulation thickness: 2 mil
- Two layers of 8-mil diameter fiberglass braided over polyimide film
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Suitable for use on conductive surfaces
- Optional PTFE coating provides anti-fraying and abrasion resistance
RWK Polyimide Film Insulated Resistance Wire
- Insulation type: 1 mil polyimide film with 50% overlap
- Insulation thickness: 2 mil
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Suitable for use on conductive surfaces
rated to 482°F (250°C), 600VAC, AWM 5417
RWF Fiberglass Insulated Resistance Wire
- 1100°F (593°C) continuous exposure temperature
- Insulation type: Two layer of 8 mil diameter strands of fiberglass yarn
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Not suitable for use on conductive surfaces
- Optional PTFE coating provides anti-fraying and abrasion resistance
RWG Grounded Resistance Wire
- 360° grounded braid through entire length of heating element
- Insulation type: 1 mil polyimide film with 50% overlap
- Insulation thickness: 2 mil
- Two layers of 8 mil diameter fiberglass braided over polyimide film
- Dielectric strength: Over 2000 volts
- Suitable for use on conductive surfaces
- Optional PTFE coating provides anti-fraying and abrasion resistance
- rated to 482°F (250°C), 600VAC, AWM 5418
Ordering Information
When specifying resistance wire, it is important to consider all aspects of the application and of the wire. For example, if the application is on a conductive surface, wire type RWF should not be chosen. Also, if the application requires constant temperatures of 350°F (176°C), then alloy K should not be chosen. Call your local distributor or BriskHeat direct for application assistance.
Part Number Guide
Alloy Specifications
|
Alloy Type |
Gauge / Strand |
Maximum Exposure Temperature |
Ohms / Ft / Strand |
Composition |
|
A |
43 |
1650°F (899°C) |
175.00 |
71.75% Fe, 22% Cr, 5.75% Al, 0.5% Cu |
|
B |
41 |
1650°F (899°C) |
115.31 |
71.75% Fe, 22% Cr, 5.75% Al, 0.5% Cu |
|
C |
40 |
1650°F (899°C) |
88.18 |
71.75% Fe, 22% Cr, 5.75% Al, 0.5% Cu |
|
D |
40 |
1650°F (899°C) |
70.24 |
60% Ni, 15% Cr, 25% Fe |
|
E |
39 |
1650°F (899°C) |
55.10 |
60% Ni, 15% Cr, 25% Fe |
|
F |
37 |
1650°F (899°C) |
33.33 |
60% Ni, 15% Cr, 25% Fe |
|
G |
37 |
450°F (232°C) |
14.52 |
55% Cu, 45% Ni |
|
H |
37 |
1000°F (538°C) |
8.88 |
78% Cu, 22% Ni |
|
I |
37 |
797°F (425°C) |
4.44 |
88% Cu, 12% Ni |
|
K |
36 |
300°F (149°C) |
0.43 |
96% Cu (core), 4% Ni (cladding) |
Resistance per Foot
|
Number of Strands |
Alloy Type |
|||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
K |
|
|
5 |
35.000 |
23.062 |
17.636 |
14.048 |
11.020 |
6.666 |
2.904 |
1.776 |
0.888 |
0.086 |
|
6 |
29.167 |
19.218 |
14.697 |
11.707 |
9.183 |
5.555 |
2.420 |
1.480 |
0.740 |
0.072 |
|
7 |
25.000 |
16.473 |
12.597 |
10.034 |
7.871 |
4.761 |
2.074 |
1.269 |
0.634 |
0.061 |
|
8 |
21.875 |
14.414 |
11.023 |
8.780 |
6.888 |
4.166 |
1.815 |
1.110 |
0.555 |
0.054 |
|
9 |
19.444 |
12.812 |
9.798 |
7.804 |
6.122 |
3.703 |
1.613 |
0.987 |
0.493 |
0.048 |
|
10 |
17.500 |
11.531 |
8.818 |
7.024 |
5.510 |
3.333 |
1.452 |
0.888 |
0.444 |
0.043 |
|
11 |
15.909 |
10.483 |
8.016 |
6.385 |
5.009 |
3.030 |
1.320 |
0.807 |
0.404 |
0.039 |
|
12 |
14.583 |
9.609 |
7.348 |
5.853 |
4.592 |
2.778 |
1.210 |
0.740 |
0.370 |
0.036 |
|
13 |
13.462 |
8.870 |
6.783 |
5.403 |
4.238 |
2.564 |
1.117 |
0.683 |
0.342 |
0.033 |
|
14 |
12.500 |
8.236 |
6.299 |
5.017 |
3.936 |
2.381 |
1.037 |
0.634 |
0.317 |
0.031 |
|
15 |
11.667 |
7.687 |
5.879 |
4.683 |
3.673 |
2.222 |
0.968 |
0.592 |
0.296 |
0.029 |
|
16 |
10.938 |
7.207 |
5.511 |
4.390 |
3.444 |
2.083 |
0.908 |
0.555 |
0.278 |
0.027 |
|
17 |
10.294 |
6.783 |
5.187 |
4.132 |
3.241 |
1.961 |
0.854 |
0.522 |
0.261 |
0.025 |
|
18 |
9.722 |
6.406 |
4.899 |
3.902 |
3.061 |
1.852 |
0.807 |
0.493 |
0.247 |
0.024 |
|
19 |
9.211 |
6.069 |
4.641 |
3.697 |
2.900 |
1.754 |
0.764 |
0.467 |
0.234 |
0.023 |
|
20 |
8.750 |
5.766 |
4.409 |
3.512 |
2.755 |
1.667 |
0.726 |
0.444 |
0.222 |
0.022 |
|
21 |
8.333 |
5.491 |
4.199 |
3.345 |
2.624 |
1.587 |
0.691 |
0.423 |
0.211 |
0.020 |
|
22 |
7.955 |
5.241 |
4.008 |
3.193 |
2.505 |
1.515 |
0.660 |
0.404 |
0.202 |
0.020 |
|
23 |
7.609 |
5.013 |
3.834 |
3.054 |
2.396 |
1.449 |
0.631 |
0.386 |
0.193 |
0.019 |
|
24 |
7.292 |
4.805 |
3.674 |
2.927 |
2.296 |
1.389 |
0.605 |
0.370 |
0.185 |
0.018 |
|
25 |
7.000 |
4.612 |
3.527 |
2.810 |
2.204 |
1.333 |
0.581 |
0.355 |
0.178 |
0.017 |
|
26 |
6.731 |
4.435 |
3.392 |
2.702 |
2.119 |
1.282 |
0.558 |
0.342 |
0.171 |
0.017 |
|
27 |
6.481 |
4.271 |
3.266 |
2.601 |
2.041 |
1.234 |
0.538 |
0.329 |
0.164 |
0.016 |
|
28 |
6.250 |
4.118 |
3.149 |
2.509 |
1.968 |
1.190 |
0.519 |
0.317 |
0.159 |
0.015 |
|
29 |
6.034 |
3.976 |
3.041 |
2.422 |
1.900 |
1.149 |
0.501 |
0.306 |
0.153 |
0.015 |
|
30 |
5.833 |
3.844 |
2.939 |
2.341 |
1.837 |
1.111 |
0.484 |
0.296 |
0.148 |
0.014 |
Note: Resistance tolerance is ±8%
Resistance Wire
What is a multi-stranded resistance wire?
Several smaller wires of various metals like nickel, aluminum, chrome, and copper are combined to make one wire.
Why multi-stranded?
Wires are more flexible and durable and exact heater specifications are better met.
Can I buy it by itself?
Yes, available lengths are 500 feet (152 meters) and 1,000 feet (304 meters). Contact BriskHeat to determine the proper part number.
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