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Resistance Wire

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Description

Description

Part Number

RW Series
  • 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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