NEMA HP3 Nomenclature

NEMA HP3 - Standard for PTFE Insulated Hook Up Wire

  • Replaces M16878/4, /5, /6
  • For use in internal wiring of electronic equipment and appliances
  • Low coefficient of friction - promotes easy handling
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Suitable for immersion in gasoline, gasoline vapor, and oil (at a maximum of 80 C)
  • Weathering, ozone and corrosive environments do not affect FEP insulation

NEMA Type

Type Description
Type E Type E is intended for applications with high temperatures and is suitable for use at a maximum of 600 volts RMS and/or frequency circuitry.
Type EE Type EE is intended for high-temperature applications and is suitable for use at a maximum of 1000 volts RMS and/or high frequency circuitry.
Type ET Type ET is intended for use in low-voltage, high-temperature applications. It is uitable for use at a maximum of 250 volts RMS and/or high frequency circuitry. Wires having ET thin wall insulation are relatively fragile and can be damaged. Using them where mechanical stress or an abrasive environment may exist is not recommended.

AWG Nominal Conductor Size

Code Size Code Size
A 32 K 14
B 30 M 10
C 28 N 8
D 26 P 6
E 24 R 4
F 22 S 2
G 20 T 1
H 18 U 1/0
J 16 W 2/0
K 14 Y 3/0
L 12 Z 4/0

Typical Part Number

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Construction

Code Type
W Wrapped
X Extruded

Conductor Material

Code Type
B Silver Plated Copper(SCC)
C Nickel Plated Copper (NPC)
D Silver Plated High-Strength Copper Alloy (SCA)
E Nickel Plated High-Strength Copper Alloy (NCA)
F Silver Plated Copper Clad Steel (SCCCS)
G Nickel Plated Copper Clad Steel (NCCCS)

Stranding

Code Value
A 1
B 7
E 19
G 37
L 133
P 665
R 817
S 1045
T 1330
V 1672
W 2109

Color Code

Code Color
0 Black
1 Brown
2 Red
3 Orange
4 Yellow
5 Green
6 Blue
7 Violet
8 Gray
9 White