Hook up wire is a very broad term used in the electronic wire and cable industry that refers to different types of single conductor small gauge lead wires. Wires that are used in wire harnesses and small cable assemblies so that multiple connections can be made at once. Typically, these types of hook up wire come in either bare or tinned copper with many different insulation types of protection.
The main difference between bare and tinned copper is the soldering process. Bare copper doesnt adhere well to solder making it difficult to make a solid connection. Engineers added a coating of tin to the bare copper strands so that the solder now connects well to the tin making a much better connection. Most types of hook up wire and electronic cables are used in the manufacturing of wire and cable assemblies so the tinned copper strands are common rather than requested in 2012.
UL1007 wire is most commonly tinned copper for the same reasons mentioned above. The 1007 designation represents certain tests and approvals that UL (Underwriters Laboratories) put the wire insulation through. UL has put the stamp of 1007 on this type of hook up wire to represent 300 volts and a temperature rating of 105C. There is a thicker insulation available at 600 volts if you upgrade to a UL1015 wire but the temperature rating remains the same.
If youre looking for a type of insulation that meets a higher temperature range you should take a look at PTFE wire which reaches 200C. Rather than tinned copper strands PTFE wire has silver plated strands for higher temperature reasons as well. These high temperature wires are used in wire assemblies that get put into ovens and other appliances that get very hot. The insulation blocks heat up to 200C where standard PVC hook up wire would melt complicating the connection.
There are many types of electronic hook up wire so you should speak to your wire and cable supplier about the type of insulation you need for your application. It may require looking at the temperature, voltage, copper coating or even the approvals that get put on the wire. Some suppliers will also cut the wire into pieces, tin dip the strands so they dont fray, connect terminals and insert them into housing to complete full wire assemblies.
These value added services are only offered by some suppliers so if you have the requirement make sure you look for a company that is ISO9001 certified for quality manufacturing. It means theyre audited quarterly by a 3rd party to make sure they are up to the standard.
The main difference between bare and tinned copper is the soldering process. Bare copper doesnt adhere well to solder making it difficult to make a solid connection. Engineers added a coating of tin to the bare copper strands so that the solder now connects well to the tin making a much better connection. Most types of hook up wire and electronic cables are used in the manufacturing of wire and cable assemblies so the tinned copper strands are common rather than requested in 2012.
UL1007 wire is most commonly tinned copper for the same reasons mentioned above. The 1007 designation represents certain tests and approvals that UL (Underwriters Laboratories) put the wire insulation through. UL has put the stamp of 1007 on this type of hook up wire to represent 300 volts and a temperature rating of 105C. There is a thicker insulation available at 600 volts if you upgrade to a UL1015 wire but the temperature rating remains the same.
If youre looking for a type of insulation that meets a higher temperature range you should take a look at PTFE wire which reaches 200C. Rather than tinned copper strands PTFE wire has silver plated strands for higher temperature reasons as well. These high temperature wires are used in wire assemblies that get put into ovens and other appliances that get very hot. The insulation blocks heat up to 200C where standard PVC hook up wire would melt complicating the connection.
There are many types of electronic hook up wire so you should speak to your wire and cable supplier about the type of insulation you need for your application. It may require looking at the temperature, voltage, copper coating or even the approvals that get put on the wire. Some suppliers will also cut the wire into pieces, tin dip the strands so they dont fray, connect terminals and insert them into housing to complete full wire assemblies.
These value added services are only offered by some suppliers so if you have the requirement make sure you look for a company that is ISO9001 certified for quality manufacturing. It means theyre audited quarterly by a 3rd party to make sure they are up to the standard.