General Information
Single conductor PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) insulated building wire is rated 600 volts as defined in the Philippine Electrical Code. Type TW (60 °C) wires and cables are intended for indoor service in any of the wiring methods recognized by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). They are designed for dry and wet locations.
Specifications
Conductors – Solid or stranded soft annealed copper that meets the physical and electrical requirements of ASTM, UL, PNS or Philippine Electrical Code specifications, and are available in sizes 2.0 mm2 to 500 mm2. They are also available in AWG sizes.
Insulation
Class TW Thermoplastic, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used as insulation for type TW 60°C building wires.
Packing
Sizes 2.0 mm2 to 30mm2 are packed in 150 m coil sizes 38 mm2 to 500 mm2 are packed in 300 m. per spool.
Product Features
- Tough and Light weight
- Oil resistant
- Easy to terminate
- Flame retardant
- Good heat and moisture resistant
- Resistant to most chemicals
Technical Data of Type TW (60 °C) Building Wire
Size | Construction | Insulation Thickness | Approximate O.D. |
1.6 mm | Solid | 0.80 mm | 3.25 mm |
2.0 mm | Solid | 0.80 mm | 3.65 mm |
2.6 mm | Solid | 1.00 mm | 4.65 mm |
3.2 mm | Solid | 1.20 mm | 5.65 mm |
2.0 sq. mm | 7 x 0.60 mm | 0.80 mm | 3.45 mm |
3.5 sq. mm | 7 x 0.80 mm | 0.80 mm | 4.05 mm |
5.5 sq. mm | 7 x 1.00 mm | 1.00 mm | 5.05 mm |
8.0 sq. mm | 7 x 1.20 mm | 1.20 mm | 6.05 mm |
14 sq. mm | 7 x 1.60 mm | 1.40 mm | 7.65 mm |
22 sq. mm | 7 x 2.00 mm | 1.60 mm | 9.25 mm |
30 sq. mm | 7 x 2.30 mm | 1.60 mm | 10.15 mm |
38 sq. mm | 19 x 1.60 mm | 1.80 mm | 11.65 mm |
50 sq. mm | 19 x 1.80 mm | 1.80 mm | 12.65 mm |
60 sq. mm | 19 x 2.00 mm | 1.80 mm | 13.65 mm |
80 sq. mm | 19 x .230 mm | 2.00 mm | 15.55 mm |
100 sq. mm | 19 x 2.60 mm | 2.00 mm | 17.05 mm |
125 sq. mm | 37 x 2.10 mm | 2.20 mm | 19.15 mm |
150 sq. mm | 37 x 2.30 mm | 2.20 mm | 20.55 mm |
200 sq. mm | 37 x 2.60 mm | 2.40 mm | 23.05 mm |
250 sq. mm | 61 x 2,30 mm | 2.40 mm | 25.60 mm |
325 sq. mm | 61 x 2.60 mm | 2.60 mm | 28.70 mm |
400 sq. mm | 61 x 2.90 mm | 2.60 mm | 31.40 mm |
500 sq. mm | 61` x 3.20 mm | 2.80 mm | 34.50 mm |