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About Hookup Wires
Hookup wires are used in low current, low voltage (under 1000 V) applications within enclosed electronic equipment. They are also used in control panels, meters, computers, business machines, and appliances. Hookup wires are insulated with a variety of thermoplastic and rubber materials to prevent the leakage of current. Examples include ethylene propylene diene elastomer (EPDM), neoprene, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and silicon rubber. Both products are registered trademarks of DuPont and feature excellent electrical properties, heat resistance, chemical resistance and toughness. For hazardous and extreme environments, hookup wires often provide resistance to oils, alkalis, acids, flame and moisture.
Hookup wires include a conductor that consists of a wire or combination of wires that are not insulated from one another. Typically, wire conductors are made of aluminum, aluminum alloys, aluminum clad-steel, copper, copper alloys or copper-clad steel. Copper, the most widely used electrical conductor, has a relatively low strength-to-weight ratio but loses strength at elevated temperature. Aluminum, a metallic element with good electrical conductivity, has a density that is approximately 70% less than steel, copper, or nickel. On a volume basis, copper has the conductivity of the most common (non-precious metals). Both aluminum and copper offer excellent corrosion resistance and high thermal conductivity for hookup wires.
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Part Numbers for Hookup Wires
| Part # | Distributor | Manufacturer | Product Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 SV001 | Digi-Key | Alpha Wire Company | Cables, Wires | WIRE BUS BAR 22 AWG 1000' |
| 299/3 SV001 | Digi-Key | Alpha Wire Company | Cables, Wires | WIRE BUS BAR 30 AWG 1000' |
| 2201/24WH-100 | Digi-Key | Daburn Electronics | Cables, Wires | WIRE IRRAD 24AWG WHITE 1=100FT |
| 2201/24BL-100 | Digi-Key | Daburn Electronics | Cables, Wires | WIRE IRRAD PVC 24AWG BLU 1=100FT |
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