ANSI/NEMA Standard addresses insulated hook-up wire.

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NEMA has published ANSI/NEMA HP 6-2013, which covers specific requirements for silicone rubber-insulated stranded wire designed for internal wiring of high reliability electrical and electronic equipment. Publication addresses 600 V (Type S, ZHS) and 1,000 V (Type SS, ZHSS, and SSB) wire and permits continuous conductor temperature ratings of -55 to +150°C with tin-coated copper or -55 to +200°C with silver-coated copper.



Original Press Release:



NEMA Publishes ANSI/NEMA HP 6-2013 Electrical and Electronic Silicone and Silicone Braided Insulated Hook-Up Wire, Types S (600 V), ZHS (600 V), SS (1000 V), ZHSS (1000 V), and SSB Braided (1000 V)



ROSSLYN, Va., —The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA HP 6-2013 Electrical and Electronic Silicone and Silicone Braided Insulated Hook-Up Wire, Types S (600 V), ZHS (600 V), SS (1000 V), ZHSS (1000 V), and SSB Braided (1000 V).



HP 6 covers specific requirements for silicone rubber-insulated stranded wire designed for the internal wiring of high reliability electrical and electronic equipment. This publication addresses 600 V (Type S, ZHS) and 1000 V (Type SS, ZHSS, and SSB) wire and permits continuous conductor temperature ratings of -55 ºC to +150 ºC with tin-coated copper or -55 ºC to +200 ºC with silver-coated copper. These types of hook-up wire are used when the following requirements are called for:



High temperature resistance

Low temperature resistance

Good flexibility and flex life

Solder iron resistance for easier solder terminations without potential damage

Type ZHS and ZHSS used for applications requiring low smoke and zero halogen requirements



View the contents and scope of ANSI/NEMA HP 6-2013. A hard or electronic copy may be purchased for $70 by visiting the NEMA website.



NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its 400-plus member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually.



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