Differences Between Hook-Up Wires / UL Styles
There are a lot of different UL styles for hook-up and lead wire, which can be confusing to determine what's the difference between them all. This table lists many of the UL styles and their main features to help you understand the differences and find the hook-up wire that's right for your application.
As a distributor, Lapp Tannehill carries a variety of hook-up and lead wire products, including bus bar wire, cross-linked wire, high-temperature wire, high voltage wire, PTFE wire, PVC wire, silicone wire, harmonized wire, Kynar wire, and more. Our knowledgeable customer service team is ready to assist you with any questions to help you find exactly what you need for your application.
| UL Style | Insulation | Features | AWG Size | Conductor | Temperature | Voltage | Use | Additional Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL 1015 | PVC | General-purpose insulation, good abrasion resistance, excellent flame resistance | 26AWG - 10AWG | Tinned Copper | 105°C | 600V | Internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment, thicker insulation than UL1007 |  |
| UL 1007 | PVC | General-purpose insulation, good abrasion resistance, excellent flame resistance | 30AWG - 16AWG | Tinned Copper | 80°C | 300V | Internal wiring of appliances, internal wiring of panels and meters, recommended for applications requiring flexibility in low-temperature environments | Dual Rated UL 1569 |
| UL 1061 | PVC | General-purpose insulation, good abrasion resistance, excellent flame resistance | 30AWG - 16AWG | Tinned Copper | 80°C | 300V | Internal wiring of appliances, semi-rigid PVC, | Thinner insulation than UL 1015 and UL 1007 |
| UL 1569 | PVC | General-purpose insulation, good abrasion resistance, excellent flame resistance | 28AWG - 8AWG | Tinned Copper | 105°C | 300V | Internal wiring of appliances | Thinner wall than UL1007 |
| UL 1028, UL 1283, UL 1284 | PVC | General-purpose insulation, good abrasion resistance, excellent flame resistance | 4/0AWG - 8AWG | Tinned Copper | 90°C-105°C | 600V | Wiring of machine tools and appliances | UL Rated MTW/TEW (Machine Tool Wire and Thermoplastic Equipment Wire) |
| UL 1429 | XLPVC (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) | Insulation will not melt or flow when overheated or contacted by a hot soldering iron. | 28AWG - 10AWG | Tinned Copper | 80°C | 150V | Internal wiring of electronic equipment, computers, appliances. Excellent mechanical strength, cut-through performance, and food fluid resistance. | Dual Rated MIL-W-16878/1 |
| UL 1430 | XLPVC (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) | Insulation will not melt or flow when overheated or contacted by a hot soldering iron. | 30AWG - 16AWG | Tinned Copper | 105°C | 300V | Internal wiring of electronic equipment, control systems, power supplies, and computers. Excellent mechanical strength, cut-through performance, and food fluid resistance. | Dual Rated MIL-W-16878/2 |
| UL 1431 | XLPVC (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) | Insulation will not melt or flow when overheated or contacted by a hot soldering iron. | 24AWG - 4AWG | Tinned Copper | 105°C | 600V | Internal wiring of electronic equipment, computers, appliances | Dual Rated MIL-W-16878/3 |
| UL 3266 | Irradiated Polyethylene | Used in applications for high temperatures that exceed the capability of PVC hook up wire. Large current carrying capacity, high abrasion resistance, lightweight for easy installation | 26AWG - 10AWG | Tinned Copper | 125°C | 300V | Control panels, electric motors, medical implants, and endoscopy equipment, power steering, internal wiring of electronic equipment and computers |  |
| UL 3265 | Irradiated Polyethylene | Used in applications for high temperatures that exceed the capability of PVC hook up wire. Large current carrying capacity, high abrasion resistance, lightweight for easy installation | 26AWG - 16AWG | Tinned Copper | 125°C | 150V | Control panels, electric motors, medical implants, and endoscopy equipment, power steering, internal wiring of electronic equipment and computers |  |
| UL 3271 | Irradiated Cross-Linked Polyethylene | Applications for high temperatures that exceed the capability of PVC hook up wire | 26AWG - 4/0AWG | Tinned Copper | 125°C | 600V | Internal wiring of appliances, test equipment, computers, office equipment |  |
| UL 1422 | Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)-Kynar | . Resistant to a variety of destructive chemical, corrosive, UV rays, and thermal environments. Also known as wire-wrap. Lightweight and better cut-through resistance than PVC | 30AWG - 20AWG | Solid Silver Plated Copper | 105°C | N/A | Wiring back panels, power supply, and test fixtures in printed circuit boards |  |
| UL 1423 | Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)-Kynar | Resistant to a variety of destructive chemical, corrosive, UV rays, and thermal environments. Also known as wire-wrap. Lightweight and better cut-through resistance than PVC | 30AWG - 20AWG | Solid Silver Plated Copper | 105°C | N/A | Wiring back panels, power supply, and test fixtures in printed circuit boards | Dual Rated UL Appliance Wiring Material (AWM Wire) under UL 758 Standard |
| SAE AS 81822/13 | PTFE | Formerly known as MIL-W-81822. Provides exceptional resistance to radiation and chemicals. Three different conductor material to chose from | 30AWG - 20AWG | Type A: Silver-plated ETP copper, Type B: Silver plated OHFC copper, Type C: Silver-plated high strength copper alloy | 150°C | 300V | Applications requiring lightweight, tight jacket diameter tolerances. Used for back panel wiring |  |
| A-A-55951 | Non-Insulated Wire | Formerly known as QQ-W-343. Soft drawn, solid copper that is annealed and tinned for quick soldering | 36AWG -Â 6AWG | Tinned Copper | N/A | N/A | Typically housed inside switchgear, panel boards, and busway enclosures panel for local high current power distribution. Winding of coils, antennas, point to point wiring, and ground wire applications | Commonly known as Bus Bar Wire, MIL-W-3861, ASTM B-33 Busbar |
| Hook up Wire | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | Multi-standard North American and European market requirements. Utilized on electronic and electrical equipment intended for use in Europe. Multiple colors are available. H05V-K; H07V-K | 20AWG - 4/0AWG | Stranded Bare Copper | 150°C to 70°C | N/A | Panel and machine wiring for domestic and export usage, internal wiring of devices, electrical and medical equipment | Rated UL MTW (16AWG & larger) |
| MIL-W-16878/4, NEMA HP3 TYPE E | PTFE | Material can withstand high temperatures and high frequency for the toughest conditions. Resists solvents, grease, ozone, and other chemicals. Allows for savings in both space and weight. Type E is the most common | 32AWG - 10AWG | Stranded Silver Plated Copper |  -60°C to +200°C | 600V | Military harnessing, appliance wiring, medical electronics, power supply lead wire | Rated UL 1213 (16AWG - 32AWG only, and passes UL VW-Flame test) |
| MIL-W-16878/5 (M16878/5) NEMA HP3 TYPE EE | PTFE | Material can withstand high temperatures and high frequency for the toughest conditions. Resists solvents, grease, ozone, and other chemicals. Allows for savings in both space and weight. Type EE has a thicker wall than Type E. | 24AWG - 4AWG | Stranded Silver Plated Copper |  -60°C to +200°C | 1000V | Military harnessing, appliance wiring, medical electronics, power supply lead wire | Rated UL 1180 (300V) (Except 8AWG and large) |
| MIL-W-16878/6 (M16878/6) NEMA HP3 TYPE ET | PTFE | Material can withstand high temperatures and high frequency for the toughest conditions. Resists solvents, grease, ozone, and other chemicals. Allows for savings in both space and weight Tu[e ET has a thinner wall than Type E or EE | 20AWG - 32AWG | Stranded Silver Plated Copper |  -60°C to +200°C | 250V | Military harnessing, appliance wiring, medical electronics, power supply lead wire, high-temperature electronic applications. | Rated UL 1371 + 105°C |
| UL 1213 | PTFE | Lightweight, used in space-saving areas, used in low voltage applications | 16AWG - 36AWG | Stranded or Solid Silver Plated Copper | 150°C |  | Lightweight, used in space-saving areas, used in low voltage applications | Additional options nickel-plated copper conductor, silver or nickel-plated high strength copper alloy |
| UL 1180 | PTFE | High temperature wire used for internal wiring of appliances or electronic equipment | 30AWG - 10AWG | Tinned Copper, Silver or Nickel | 200°C | 300V | General appliance wiring and other applications where chemical exposure, temperature extremes, and dielectric stresses are possible | Great for applications for weight and space saving |
| UL 5107 | Glass-reinforced mica tapes | High-temperature | 24AWG - 500AWG | Nickel coated copper conductor | 450°C | 600V | Wiring in steel mills, cement kiln, and glass manufacturing plants. Also used for internal wiring of electric heaters and commercial, industrial and household ovens. | Also referred to as MGT, MG Cable |
| UL 1198 | PTFE | Heavy wall extruded PTFE insulation | 30AWG - 8AWG | Silver Plated Copper | 200°C | 600V | Appliance wiring where wire is exposed to chemicals, extreme temperatures. Good for lightweight and space applications | Nickel-plated copper is recommended for UL 250°C and required by CSA 250°C |
| UL 1199 | PTFE | Heavy wall extruded PTFE insulation | 30AWG - 8AWG | Silver Plated Copper | 250°C | 600V | Appliance wiring where wire is exposed to chemicals, extreme temperatures. Good for lightweight and space applications | Nickel-plated copper is recommended for UL 250°C and required by CSA 250°C |
| UL 1330 | FEP | High-temperature applications | 30AWG - 4/0AWG | Tinned, Silver or Nickel Copper | 200°C | 600V | Internal wiring of appliances and electronic equipment. Suitable for immersion in gasoline and gasoline vapor | Flame resistance VW-1 or FT1 |
| UL 1331 | FEP | High-temperature applications | 30AWG - 4/0AWG | Tinned or Bare Copper | 150°C | 600V | Internal wiring of appliances and electronic equipment. Suitable for immersion in gasoline and gasoline vapor | Flame resistance VW-1 or FT1 |
| UL 1371 | PTFE | High-temperature applications, high reliability, and excellent thermal stability. | 30AWG - 6AWG | Tinned or Bare Copper | 105°C | 1500V | Military harnessing, power supply lead wire, appliance wiring, and medical electronics. | Also known as M16878/6 Type ET |
| UL 1568 | PVC | Used in flexing and movement applications, typically in robotic and servo applications | 26AWG - 16AWG | Stranded Soft Copper | 105°C | 600V | Used in flexing and movement applications, typically in robotic and servo applications | Extra flexible PVC Hook up Wire |
| UL 3212 | Silicone | Excellent physical and mechanical strength. High Temperature | 22AWG - 1/0 AWG | Stranded Tinned Copper | 150°C | 600V | Wide range of high-temperature applications, such as motors, lighting fixtures, clothes dryers, stoves, therapeutic and electronic devices. | Braidless silicone hook-up wire, easy to clean and strip. |
| UL 3214 | Silicone | Excellent physical and mechanical strength. High Temperature | 1AWG - 4/0AWG | Stranded Tinned Copper | 150°C | 600V | Wide range of high-temperature applications, such as motors, lighting fixtures, clothes dryers, stoves, therapeutic and electronic devices. | Braidless silicone hook-up wire, easy to clean and strip. Mil-Spec Type FF (150°C, 1000V) |
| UL 3239 | Silicone | High-temperature applications, high voltage, easy to strip | 22AWG - 2AWG | Tinned Copper | 150°C | 10KV-25KV | TV receivers, stoves, heaters, furnace, dryers, signs, lighting fixtures, high-temperature electronic devices. | High dielectric strength |
| UL 3317 | Irradiated PVC | Solder Iron Resistant and tougher than ordinary PVC, greater abrasion and cut-through resistance. | 26AWG - 10AWG | Tinned Copper | 105°C | 300V | Internal wiring of electronic equipment, business machines, and appliances | UL and CSA Dual Rated UL 1430/UL 3317/UL 1557 |