Nema Publishes Ansi/Nema MW 1000-2003 Rev 2 2006 Standards for Magnet Wire


(ROSSLYN, VA)-The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2003 Rev 2 2006, a concise and convenient compilation of all of the existing NEMA standards for magnet wire.

The publication contains standards for round, rectangular, and square film insulated or fibrous covered copper and aluminum magnet wire for use in electrical apparatus. Included are the definitions, type designations, dimensions, constructions, performance, and test methods for magnet wire generally used in the winding of coils for electrical apparatus.

Part 1 of this publication covers information common to all types of magnet wire, i.e., ordering, general material requirements, general test conditions, definitions, and manufacturing data in support of thermal rating. Part 2 consists of product specifications requirements, other than dimensions, for magnet wire with different types of coatings or coverings. Part 3 contains the test procedures to be followed and corresponding tables of specific test values to be attained in determining compliance.

Appendices cross reference test procedures in this publication with those published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), as well as definitions, requirements, and recommended test procedures for reusable magnet wire packaging, standardized dimensions for spools and reels, and formatting for the labeling of magnet wire products.

ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2003 Rev 2 2006 is available at www.nema.org/stds/mw1000.cfm and may be downloaded free. A hardcopy or CDROM may be purchased for $160.00 by visiting NEMA's website, or by contacting IHS at (800) 854-7179 (within the U.S.), (303) 397-7956 (international), (303) 397-2740 (fax), or on the Internet at www.global.ihs.com.

NEMA is the trade association of choice for the electrical manufacturing industry. Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its approximately 450 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. These products are used in utility, medical imaging, industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential applications. Domestic production of electrical products sold worldwide exceeds $120 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Rosslyn, Virginia, NEMA also has offices in Beijing, São Paulo, and Mexico City.

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Rae Hamilton

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