ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2015

American National Standard

Magnet Wire

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Approved: February 12, 2015

Published: March 31, 2015

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FOREWORD

ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2015 supersedes NEMA MW 1000-2014 and all subsequent revisions. It has been
approved as an American National Standard.

This standard is periodically reviewed by the NEMA Magnet Wire Section for revisions considered to be
necessary to keep it up to date with changes in technology and regulations. See http://www.nema.org/
Products/Pages/MW-1000.aspx for additional information.

Proposed or recommended revisions should be submitted to:

Senior Vice President, Operations

National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209

MW 1000 was developed by the Magnet Wire Section of NEMA, working closely with representatives of
various industries that use magnet wire. At the time this edition was approved, the Magnet Wire Section
had the following members:

Alconex Specialty Products, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN

Bridgeport Insulated Wire Company Bridgeport, CT
CONDUMEX México, D.F., México
Elektrisola, Inc. Boscawen, NH
Essex Group, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Magnekón San Nicolas, NL, México
MWS Wire Industries Westlake Village, CA
Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN

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How to Use This Publication

First, review Part 1 for general information. Then in Part 2, locate the specification for the type of
insulation and conductor of interest. Part 2 is arranged in numerical order as shown beginning on page
14. The dimensions for each Part 2 MW type are provided in Part 1, beginning with Table 1. The
specification in Part 2 will indicate the requirements to be met and will refer to the test procedures and
corresponding test values to be attained in Part 3.

Part 1 of this publication deals with information common to all types of magnet wire: ordering information,
general material requirements, general test conditions, definitions, and manufacturing data in support of
thermal rating. This part also includes dimensions with metric equivalents for all bare, minimum insulation
increase, and overall dimensions for all Part 2 MW specification requirements.

Part 2 consists of product specifications requirements (other than dimensions) for magnet wire with
different types of coatings and/or coverings. Insofar as possible, the product specifications are complete
on one sheet, since they are arranged to include only one insulation or covering per sheet. The title on
each sheet identifies the product. Example: MW 15-C, Polyvinyl Acetal Round Copper Magnet Wire. MW
15-A covers the aluminum version of the same generic product.

Part 3 contains the test procedures to be followed and corresponding tables of specific test values to be
attained in determining compliance with the requirements given in Part 2. The requirements are
consolidated with the test procedures and testing parameters for a given property. An index of the main
test paragraphs is provided, beginning on page 14, Part 3 Test Procedures, in the Table of Contents.

Annex A provides a cross reference between test procedures in this standards publication and those
published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Annex B consists of 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.

Annex C provides a cross reference between NEMA and IEC magnet wire specifications.

Annex D provides the formulas for determining dimensional requirements of round film-insulated magnet
wire and dielectric breakdown, as well as cross-sectional area and resistance calculations.

Annex E provides the dimensional criteria for ranges of sizes of rectangular bare, film, and fabric magnet
wire products, setting the general rules and guidelines for various traditional yet non-standard rectangular
magnet wire products.

Annex F provides properties of selected refrigerants determined as suitable alternatives to refrigerant R22
in the Refrigerant Extraction Test, clause 3.55.

Annex G provides recommended winding tensions for round copper and aluminum magnet wire to ensure
that wire, as it is de-reeled, is not stretched beyond end user requirements.

Annex H provides the test methods and requirements for fully insulated winding wire (FIW) referenced in
specification MW 85-C in Part 2.

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Summary of Revisions

Introductory Material
Updated Tables of Contents .................................................................................................................... 7-17
Updated Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Updated “How to Use this Publication” ......................................................................................................... 4

Part 1
1.2 revised with additional references to IEC 60317-56 and UL 7146B ..................................................... 19
1.6.7.1 revised to reword the Note .............................................................................................................. 26
1.6.7.3 revised for editorial reorganization .................................................................................................. 28
Table 1 revised with adjusted Single Build maximum overall diameters for 9.5-13.5 AWG ................. 31, 34
Table 1 revised to reword the Note ** ................................................................................................... 33, 36
Table 8 revised to correct the reference for square sizes ..................................................................... 48, 49
Table 8 revised to modify thickness and width ranges having radii of 0.031 in. (0.79 mm) ................. 48, 49

Part 2
MW 15-A, 15-C, 28-A, 31-A, 31-C, 35-A, 35-C, 37-C, 41-C, 44-C, 45-C, 47-C, 50-C, 51-C, 74-A,
74-C, 75-C, 77-C, 78-C, 80-A, 80-C, 81-C, 130-C, 131-C, 132-C, 135-C, 136-C, 137-C revised to
assign half-AWG sizes to wire size ranges for applicable tests .................................................. Per MW No.
MW 15-A, 15-C, 18-A, 18-C revised to reference Transformer Oil Resistance Test methods
according to the appropriate wire size range. ........................................................................... 75, 76, 78, 79
MW 16-C revised to remove references to Quad dimensions, now in Table 1, and to add
requirements for hermetic applications when applicable ............................................................................ 77
MW 26-C, 27-C revised to be declared obsolete .................................................................................. 84, 85
MW 61-A revised to delete Coverage requirement ................................................................................... 113
MW 64-A, 65-A added as new specifications ................................................................................... 115, 117
MW 64-C, 65-C revised to replace FEP as the adhesive layer with a generic description............... 116, 118
MW 85-C added as a new specification.................................................................................................... 136

Part 3
3.13.1 revised to transition notes on lead-free solder to normative text and to add a note advising
of the greater likelihood of copper corrosion when using lead-free solder ............................................... 168
Table 30 revised to add new MW 64 to the appropriate column headers and to indicate that
elongation requirements for film-insulated square and rectangular wire also apply to bare wire. ............ 149
Table 31 revised to indicate that elongation requirements for film-insulated round wire also apply
to bare wire. .............................................................................................................................................. 150

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Summary of Revisions, Continued

Annex C
Revised to remain current with NEMA and IEC standards activities through 2014 .................................. C-1
Annex D
Revised to add the formula for deriving Dielectric Breakdown Voltage for MW 16-C Quad .................... D-2
Annex E
Revised to correct the rounding of mm values for certain Table E-1 nominal widths ................................E-1
Annex H
Added to provide test methods and requirements for FIW, referenced in new MW 85-C ........................ H-1

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Table of Contents

Page

Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Use this Publication .......................................................................................................................... 4

Part 1
GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................... 19

1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES AND AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING INFORMATION (AEI) ......... 19
1.3 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 20
1.4 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................... 22
1.4.1 Conductors—Round, Square, Rectangular, Copper, Aluminum ............................................. 22
1.4.2 Insulating Materials .................................................................................................................. 23
1.5 MANUFACTURING ........................................................................................................................ 23
1.5.1 Application of Insulation ........................................................................................................... 23
1.5.2 Intermediate Sizes ................................................................................................................... 24
1.5.3 Joints ....................................................................................................................................... 25
1.5.4 Packaging ................................................................................................................................ 25
1.6 TEST CONDITIONS AND PARAMETERS .................................................................................... 25
1.6.1 Safety Statement ..................................................................................................................... 25
1.6.2 Selection of Specimens ........................................................................................................... 26
1.6.3 Ambient Conditions of Test ..................................................................................................... 26
1.6.4 Power Frequency .................................................................................................................... 26
1.6.5 Mandrels .................................................................................................................................. 26
1.6.6 Rectangular and Square Wire ................................................................................................. 26
1.6.7 Round Wire .............................................................................................................................. 26
1.6.8 Periodic Conformance ............................................................................................................. 28
1.6.9 Retests .................................................................................................................................... 28
1.7 UNITS OF MEASURE.................................................................................................................... 28
1.8 THERMAL CLASS OF MAGNET WIRE ........................................................................................ 28
1.9. ORDERING INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 29
1.9.1 Product Identification Number ................................................................................................. 29
1.9.2 Minimum Ordering Data .......................................................................................................... 30
1.10 DE-REELING (WINDING) TENSION ............................................................................................. 30

Tables
1 Dimensions for Bare and Film-Insulated Round Magnet Wire ...................................................... 31
2 Round Copper Wire, Ultra-Fine Sizes by Resistance .................................................................... 37
3 Dimensions for Round Film-Insulated Self-Bonding Magnet Wire ................................................ 38
4 Dimensions for Single Glass Fiber Covered Round Bare Single Film-Coated and Heavy
Film-Coated Wire ........................................................................................................................... 40
5 Dimensions for Double Glass Fiber Covered Round Bare Single Film-Coated and Heavy
Film-Coated Wire ........................................................................................................................... 42

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Tables, Continued
6 Dimensions for Single Polyester Glass Fiber Covered Round Bare Single Film-Coated
and Heavy Film-Coated Wire ......................................................................................................... 44
7 Dimensions for Double Polyester Glass Fiber Covered Round Bare Single Film-Coated
and Heavy Film-Coated Wire ......................................................................................................... 46
8 Dimensions, Radii, and Cross-Sectional Area for Standard Rectangular Bare Wire .................... 48
9 Bare Rectangular Conductor Tolerances [Deleted] ....................................................................... 50
10 Film-Insulated Rectangular Magnet Wire Increase in Thickness and Width Due to
Film Coating ................................................................................................................................... 50
11 Dimensions of Square Bare Wire ................................................................................................... 51
12 . Heavy and Quadruple Film-Insulated Square Magnet Wire Increase in Dimensions
..... Due to Film Coating ....................................................................................................................... 52
13 Range of Increase in Dimensions, Standard Single Glass Fiber Covered Heavy
Film-Insulated Rectangular Copper Wire ....................................................................................... 53
14 . Range of Increase in Dimensions, Inches, Standard Double Glass Fiber Covered
..... Bare Rectangular Copper Wire ...................................................................................................... 54
15 Range of Increase in Dimensions, Inches, Standard Double Glass Fiber Covered
Heavy Film-Coated Rectangular Copper Wire............................................................................... 55
16 Range of Increase in Dimensions, Inches, Standard Single Polyester Glass Fiber
Covered Heavy Film-Insulated Rectangular Copper Wire ............................................................. 56
17 Range of Increase in Dimensions, Inches, Standard Double Polyester Glass Fiber
Covered Bare Rectangular Copper Wire ....................................................................................... 57
18 Range of Increase in Dimensions, Inches, Standard Double Polyester Glass Fiber
Covered Heavy Film-Coated Rectangular Copper Wire ................................................................ 58
19 Single Glass Fiber Covered, Heavy Film-Insulated Square Copper Magnet Wire—
Minimum Increase and Maximum Overall Dimensions Due to Insulation ..................................... 59
20 Single Polyester Glass Fiber Covered Heavy Film-Insulated Square Copper
Magnet Wire—Minimum Increase and Maximum Overall Dimensions Due to Insulation ............. 60
21 Double Glass Fiber Covered, Bare or Heavy Film-Insulated Square Copper
Magnet Wire—Minimum Increase and Maximum Overall Dimensions Due to Insulation ............. 61
22 Double Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, Bare or Heavy Film-Insulated Square Copper
Magnet Wire—Minimum Increase and Maximum Overall Dimensions Due to Insulation ............. 62
23 Comparison Between AWG and IEC R-40 Series Bare Wire Diameters ...................................... 63
24 Comparison Between NEMA and IEC Increases and Overall Diameters ..................................... 65
25 . Dimensions for Tape-Covered Round Magnet Wire ...................................................................... 69
26 . Increase in Dimensions of Rectangular Wire Due to Tape Covering ............................................ 71
27 . Dimensions for Tape-Covered Square Magnet Wire ..................................................................... 71

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Part 2
PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Specification Thermal Rectangular Page
Number Round and Square No.
Class
MW 5-C Polyester (Single and Heavy) 155 X — 74
MW 15-A Polyvinyl Acetal (Single and Heavy) 105 X — 75
MW 15-C Polyvinyl Acetal (Single, Heavy, Triple, Quad) 105 X — 76
MW 16-C Polyimide (Single, Heavy, Triple, Quad) 240 X — 77
MW 18-A Polyvinyl Acetal (Heavy and Quad) 105 — X 78
MW 18-C Polyvinyl Acetal (Heavy and Quad) 105 — X 79
Polyvinyl Acetal with Self-bonding Overcoat
MW 19-C 105 X — 80
(Types 1, 2, and 3)
MW 20-C Polyimide (Heavy and Quad) 240 — X 81
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 24-A 155 X — 82
Polyamide (Single and Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 24-C 155 X — 83
Polyamide (Single, Heavy, Triple)
Polyester (imide) for Solderable Applications
MW 26-C (Single and Heavy) 155 X — 84
OBSOLETE EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 2014
Polyester (imide) Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 27-C Solderable Applications (Single and Heavy) 155 X — 85
OBSOLETE EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 2014
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 28-A 130 X — 86
Solderable Applications (Single and Heavy)
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 28-C 130 X — 87
Solderable Applications (Single and Heavy)
MW 30-C Polyester (amide)(imide) (Single, Heavy, Triple) 180 X — 88
MW 31-A Paper Covered 90 or 105 X 89
MW 31-C Paper Covered 90 or 105 X — 90
MW 33-A Paper Covered Bare Rectangular and Square 90 or 105 — X 91
MW 33-C Paper Covered Bare Rectangular and Square 90 or 105 — X 92
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 35-A 220 X — 93
Polyamideimide (Single and Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 35-C 200 X — 94
Polyamideimide (Single, Heavy, Triple, Quad)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 36-A 220 — X 95
Polyamideimide (Heavy and Quad)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 36-C 200 — X 96
Polyamideimide (Heavy and Quad)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 37-C 220 X — 97
Polyamideimide (Single, Heavy, Triple)

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Part 2
PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS, Continued
Specification Thermal Rectangular Page
Number Round and Square No.
Class
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 38-C 220 — X 98
Polyamideimide (Heavy and Quad)
MW 41-C Glass Fiber Covered (Single and Double) 155 X — 99
MW 42-C Glass Fiber Covered (Single and Double) 155 — X 100
Glass Fiber Covered Silicone Treated
MW 43-C 200 — X 101
(Single and Double)
Glass Fiber Covered Silicone Treated
MW 44-C 200 X — 102
(Single and Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered
MW 45-C 155 X — 103
(Single and Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered
MW 46-C 155 — X 104
(Single and Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered Silicone Treated
MW 47-C 200 X — 105
(Single and Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered Silicone Treated
MW 48-C 200 — X 106
(Single and Double)
MW 50-C Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature Organic 180 X — 107
Varnish Treated (Single and Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, High-
MW 51-C Temperature Organic Varnish Treated 180 X — 118
(Single and Double)
Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature Organic 180 — X 119
MW 52-C
Varnish Treated (Single or Double)
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, High-
MW 53-C Temperature Organic Varnish Treated (Single 180 — X 110
and Double)
MW 60-A Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered (Paper) 220 — X 111
MW 60-C Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered (Paper) 220 — X 112
MW 61-A Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered (Paper) 220 X — 113
MW 61-C Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered (Paper) 220 X — 114
MW 64-A Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered 240 — X 115
MW 64-C Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered 240 — X 116
MW 65-A Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered 240 X — 117
MW 65-C Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered 240 X — 118
Polyester (amide)(imide) for Hermetic
MW 72-C 180 X — 119
Applications (Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 73-A 220 X — 120
Polyamideimide for Hermetic Applications (Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 73-C Polyamideimide for Hermetic Applications 200 X — 121
(Heavy, Triple, Quad)
MW 74-A Polyester (amide)(imide) (Single and Heavy) 220 X — 122
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Part 2
PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS, Continued
Specification Thermal Rectangular Page
Number Round and Square No.
Class
MW 74-C Polyester (amide)(imide) (Single and Heavy) 200 X — 123
Polyurethane for Solderable Applications
MW 75-C 130 X — 124
(Single and Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 76-A 180 X — 125
Polyamide (Single and Heavy)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 76-C 180 X — 126
Polyamide (Single, Heavy, Triple)
Polyester (imide) for Solderable Applications
MW 77-C 180 X — 127
(Single and Heavy)
Polyester (imide) Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 78-C 180 X — 128
Solderable Applications (Single and Heavy)
Polyurethane for Solderable Applications
MW 79-C 155 X — 129
(Single, Heavy, Triple)
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 80-A 155 X — 130
Solderable Applications (Single and Heavy)
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 80-C 155 X — 131
Solderable Applications (Single, Heavy, Triple)
MW 81-C Polyamideimide (Single and Heavy) 220 X — 132
Polyurethane for Solderable Applications
MW 82-C 180 X — 133
(Single, Heavy, Triple)
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide for
MW 83-C 180 X — 134
Solderable Applications (Single, Heavy, Triple)
MW 84-C Polyamideimide Rectangular and Square 220 X 135
Polyurethane Fully Insulated FIW Zero-Defect
MW 85-C Insulated Round Copper Wire for Solderable 180 X — 136
Applications
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 102-A Polyamideimide and Self-bonding Overcoat 180 X — 137
(Type 1 and Type 2)
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
MW 102-C Polyamideimide and Self-bonding Overcoat 180 X — 138
(Type 1 and Type 2)
Polyurethane with Self-bonding Overcoat (Type
MW 130-C 130 X — 139
1 and Type 2)
Polyurethane with Self-bonding Overcoat (Type
MW 131-C 155 X — 140
1 and Type 2)
Solderable Polyurethane with Self-bonding
MW 132-C 180 X 141
Overcoat
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide and
MW 135-C 130 X — 142
Self-bonding Overcoat (Type 1 and Type 2)
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide and
MW 136-C 155 X — 143
Self-bonding Overcoat (Type 1 and Type 2)
Solderable Polyurethane Overcoated with
MW 137-C 180 X 144
Polyamide and Self-bonding Overcoat

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Part 2
PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS LISTING BY THERMAL CLASS,
FILM INSULATION, COATING, COVERING AND FORM
Thermal Class Film Insulation, Coating, Covering, and Form See Part 2, Specification No.
Aluminum Copper Page No.
FILM-INSULATED ROUND MAGNET WIRE
105 Polyvinyl Acetal MW 15-A MW 15-C 75, 76
105 Polyvinyl Acetal and Self-bonding Overcoat - MW 19-C 80
130 Solderable Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide MW 28-A MW 28-C 86, 87
130 Solderable Polyurethane - MW 75-C 124
130 Solderable Polyurethane with Self-bonding Overcoat - MW 130-C 139
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide and Self-
130 Solderable - MW 135-C 142
bonding Overcoat
155 Polyester - MW 5-C 74
155 Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with Polyamide MW 24-A MW 24-C 82, 83
Polyester (imide)
155 Solderable - MW 26-C 84
OBSOLETE EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 2014
Polyester (imide) Overcoated with Polyamide
155 Solderable - MW 27-C 85
OBSOLETE EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 2014
155 Solderable Polyurethane - MW 79-C 129
130,
155 Solderable Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide MW 80-A MW 80-C
131
155 Solderable Polyurethane with Self-bonding Overcoat - MW 131-C 140
Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide and Self-
155 Solderable - MW 136-C 143
bonding Overcoat
180 Polyester (amide)(imide) - MW 30-C 88
125,
180 Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with Polyamide MW 76-A MW 76-C
126
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with 137,
180 MW 102-A MW 102-C
Polyamideimide and Self-bonding Overcoat 138
180 Solderable Polyester (imide) - MW 77-C 127
180 Solderable Polyester (imide) Overcoated with Polyamide - MW 78-C 128
180 Hermetic Polyester (amide) (imide) - MW 72-C 119
180 Solderable Polyurethane - MW 82-C 133
180 Solderable Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide - MW 83-C 134
Polyurethane Fully Insulated FIW Zero-Defect Insulated
180 Solderable - MW 85-C 136
Round Copper Wire for Solderable Applications
180 Solderable Solderable Polyurethane with Self-bonding Overcoat - MW 132-C 141
Solderable Polyurethane Overcoated with Polyamide
180 Solderable - MW 137-C 144
and Self-bonding Overcoat
Polyester (amide) (imide) Overcoated with
200 - MW 35-C 94
Polyamideimide
200 Polyester (amide)(imide) - MW 74-C 123
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
220 - MW 37-C 97
Polyamideimide
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Part 2
PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS LISTING BY THERMAL CLASS,
FILM INSULATION, COATING, COVERING, AND FORM, Continued
Thermal Class Film Insulation, Coating, Covering, and Form See Part 2, Specification No.
Aluminum Copper Page No.
220 Polyester (amide)(imide) MW 74-A - 122
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
220 Hermetic MW 73-A - 120
Polyamideimide
220 Polyamideimide MW 81-C 132
240 Hermetic Polyimide - MW 16-C 77
FILM-INSULATED RECTANGULAR AND SQUARE WIRE
105 Polyvinyl Acetal MW 18-A MW 18-C 78, 79
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
200 - MW 36-C 96
Polyamideimide
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
220 MW 36-A - 95
Polyamideimide
Polyester (amide)(imide) Overcoated with
220 - MW 38-C 98
Polyamideimide
220 Polyamideimide MW 84-C 135
240 Polyimide - MW 20-C 81
FIBROUS COVERED ROUND MAGNET WIRE
90 or 105 Paper Covered MW 31-A MW 31-C 89, 90
155 Glass Fiber Covered - MW 41-C 99
155 Polyester Glass Fiber Covered - MW 45-C 103
Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature Organic
180 - MW 50-C 107
Varnish Treated
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature
180 - MW 51-C 108
Organic Varnish Treated
200 Glass Fiber Covered, Silicone Treated - MW 44-C 102
200 Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, Silicone Treated - MW 47-C 105
113,
220 Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered MW 61-A MW 61-C
114
117,
240 Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered MW 65-A MW 65-C
118
FIBROUS COVERED RECTANGULAR & SQUARE MAGNET WIRE
90 or 105 Paper Covered MW 33-A MW 33-C 91, 92
155 Glass Fiber Covered - MW 42-C 100
155 Polyester Glass Fiber Covered - MW 46-C 104
Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature Organic
180 - MW 52-C 109
Varnish Treated
Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, High-Temperature
180 - MW 53-C 110
Organic Varnish Treated
200 Glass Fiber Covered, Silicone Treated - MW 43-C 101
200 Polyester Glass Fiber Covered, Silicone Treated - MW 48-C 106
111,
220 Aromatic Polyamide Paper Covered MW 60-A MW 60-C
112
115,
240 Aromatic Polyimide Tape Covered MW 64-A MW 64-C
116

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Part 3
TEST PROCEDURES

3.1 SAFETY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................ 145

ROUTINE TESTS
3.2 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................................. 145
3.2.1 Round Wire ............................................................................................................................ 145
3.2.2 Rectangular and Square Wire ............................................................................................... 147
3.3 ADHERENCE AND FLEXIBILITY ................................................................................................ 147
3.3.1 Elongation and Mandrel Wrap Method .................................................................................. 147
3.3.2 Mandrel Wrap Method ........................................................................................................... 148
3.3.3 Elongation Method ................................................................................................................. 148
3.3.4 Circumferential Cut and Elongation Method .......................................................................... 148
3.3.5 Bend and Shot Dielectric Method .......................................................................................... 148
3.3.6 Flat and Edge Bend Method .................................................................................................. 149
3.3.7 Methods for Paper-Wrapped Magnet Wire............................................................................ 149
3.4 ELONGATION .............................................................................................................................. 149
3.5 HEAT SHOCK .............................................................................................................................. 151
3.5.1 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 151
3.5.2 Result ..................................................................................................................................... 151
3.6 RESERVED ................................................................................................................................. 151
3.7 SPRINGBACK (COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY) ..................................................................... 151
3.7.1 Mandrel Wrap Method ........................................................................................................... 151
3.7.2 Deflection Method (All Rectangular, and Round Sizes Larger than 14 AWG) ...................... 154
3.8 DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN ....................................................................................................... 156
3.8.1 Test Procedure—General...................................................................................................... 156
3.8.2 Foil Electrode Method ............................................................................................................ 156
3.8.3 Twisted Pair Method .............................................................................................................. 156
3.8.4 Wound Pair Method ............................................................................................................... 159
3.8.5 Layer Method [Deleted] ......................................................................................................... 159
3.8.6 Bend Method ......................................................................................................................... 159
3.8.7 Cylinder Method .................................................................................................................... 160
3.8.8 Shot Box Electrode Method ................................................................................................... 162
3.9 CONTINUITY ............................................................................................................................... 163
3.9.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 163
3.9.2 High-Voltage Direct Current Continuity (14-44 AWG) ........................................................... 165
3.9.3 Low-Voltage Direct Current Continuity (45-56 AWG) ............................................................ 166
3.10 DISSIPATION FACTOR............................................................................................................... 167
3.10.1 Principle of Test ..................................................................................................................... 167
3.10.2 Equipment.............................................................................................................................. 167
3.10.3 Preparation of Specimen ....................................................................................................... 167
3.10.4 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 168
3.10.5 Result ..................................................................................................................................... 168
3.11 RESERVED ................................................................................................................................. 168
3.12 [Deleted] ....................................................................................................................................... 168
3.13 SOLDERABILITY ......................................................................................................................... 168
3.13.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 168
3.13.2 Self-Supported Specimen Method (9-36 AWG) .................................................................... 169
3.13.3 Fixture-Supported Specimen Method (37-56 AWG) ............................................................. 170

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3.50 THERMOPLASTIC FLOW ........................................................................................................... 171
3.50.1 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................. 171
3.50.2 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 171
3.51 SOLUBILITY ................................................................................................................................ 172
3.51.1 Round Film-Insulated Wire (10 AWG and Finer)................................................................... 172
..... 3.51.2 Round Wire Larger than 10 AWG, Rectangular and Square Wire ........................................ 173
3.52 DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN AT RATED TEMPERATURE ........................................................ 173
3.52.1 Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 173
3.53 TOLUENE/ETHANOL COMPATIBILITY...................................................................................... 173
3.53.1 Principle of Test ..................................................................................................................... 173
3.53.2 Equipment and Materials ....................................................................................................... 173
3.53.3 Specimen Preparation ........................................................................................................... 173
3.53.4 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 174
..... 3.53.5 Result .................................................................................................................................. 174
3.54 TRANSFORMER OIL RESISTANCE AND HYDROLYTIC STABILITY ...................................... 174
3.54.1 Principle of Test ..................................................................................................................... 174
3.54.2 Test Apparatus and Materials................................................................................................ 174
3.54.3 Short-Term (24-Hour) Exposure Test—(Screening) ............................................................. 175
3.54.4 One Week (168-Hour) Exposure Test ................................................................................... 176
3.54.5 Long-Term (4-Week) Exposure Test ..................................................................................... 180
3.55 REFRIGERANT (R22) EXTRACTION ......................................................................................... 180
3.55.1 Preparation of Specimens ..................................................................................................... 180
3.55.2 Environmental Conditioning ................................................................................................... 181
3.55.3 Collecting Residue ................................................................................................................. 183
3.55.4 Determination of Results ....................................................................................................... 183
3.56 DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN AFTER R22 CONDITIONING.................................................... 184
3.56.1 Preparation of Specimens ..................................................................................................... 184
3.56.2 Environmental Conditioning ................................................................................................... 184
3.56.3 Evaluation of Specimens ....................................................................................................... 184
3.56.4 Refrigerant Disposal .............................................................................................................. 185
3.57 BOND ........................................................................................................................................... 185
3.57.1 Principle ................................................................................................................................. 185
3.57.2 Determination of Helical Coil Bond Strength ......................................................................... 185
3.57.3 Helical Coil Bond Peel Test ................................................................................................... 187
3.58 THERMAL ENDURANCE ............................................................................................................ 189
3.58.1 Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 189
3.59 SCRAPE RESISTANCE .............................................................................................................. 190
3.59.1 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................. 190
3.59.2 Test Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 192
Tables
28 Specification for Micrometer Anvil Diameter and Spindle Force ................................................. 146
29 Adherence, Flexibility, and Heat Shock: Elongation and Mandrel Diameters ............................. 148
30 Minimum Percent Elongation, Square and Rectangular Wire ..................................................... 149
31 Minimum Percent Elongation, Round Wire .................................................................................. 150
32 Springback—Mandrel Wrap Method ............................................................................................ 154
33 Dielectric Breakdown, Minimum Voltage—Foil Method ............................................................... 157
34 Twisted Pair Method: Tensions and Rotations ............................................................................ 157
35 Minimum Dielectric Breakdown Voltage—Twisted Pair Method .................................................. 158

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36 Bend Method Mandrel Sizes ........................................................................................................ 159
37 Rate of Increase in Voltage—Cylinder Method ............................................................................ 160
38 Cylinder Method Test Loads ........................................................................................................ 161
39 Minimum Dielectric Breakdown Voltage—Cylinder Method ........................................................ 161
40 Dielectric Breakdown, Film-Insulated Rectangular and Square Magnet Wire ............................. 163
41 Threshold Fault Current ..................................................................................................................... 164
42 Test Voltages (DC Volts ± 5%) and Maximum Fault Count per 100 Feet ................................... 165
43 Low-Voltage Continuity—Maximum Fault Count per 100 Feet.................................................... 166
44 Maximum Solder Immersion Times ............................................................................................. 169
45 Thermoplastic Flow Test Loads ................................................................................................... 172
46 Recommended Quantity of Specimens for Short Term (24-Hour) Exposure Test ...................... 175
47 Pressure Vessel Components ..................................................................................................... 176
48 Test Specimen Lengths and Weights for Long-Term Exposure Test .......................................... 178
49 Recommended Turns/Coil ........................................................................................................... 181
50 Typical Siphon Cup Dimensions .................................................................................................. 182
51 Bond Test Parameters ................................................................................................................. 185
52 Helical Coil Preparation and Bond Retention .............................................................................. 188
53 Standard Scrape Resistance of Round Film-Insulated Magnet Wire .......................................... 191
54 Reduced Scrape Resistance of Round Film-Insulated Magnet Wire .......................................... 192
55 Scrape Resistance of Round Film-Insulated Magnet Wire .......................................................... 193
Figures
3-7-1-1 Details of Springback Scale ................................................................................................... 152
3-7-1-2 Springback Tester After Winding a Coil Under Tension ........................................................ 153
3-7-1-3 Example of Springback Scales .............................................................................................. 153
3-7-2 Apparatus for Springback Deflection Method ........................................................................ 155
3-8-4 Wound Pair Specimen Winder .............................................................................................. 159
3-8-7 Test Apparatus for Cylinder Method ...................................................................................... 160
3-8-8 Typical Shot Box for Dielectric Breakdown Test ................................................................... 162
3-9-1-1 Example Graphite Brush Holder ............................................................................................ 164
3-9-1-2 Electrode with Graphite Brushes in Place ............................................................................. 165
3-9-3 Bath for Low-Voltage Continuity Test .................................................................................... 166
3-10-2 Electrode and Specimen Arrangement for Dissipation-Factor Test ...................................... 167
3-13-3 Solderability Test Specimen Fixture ...................................................................................... 171
3-51-1 Machine for Solubility Scrape ................................................................................................ 172
3-55-1 Refrigerant Extractable Siphon Cup ...................................................................................... 181
3-55-2 Condenser Coil ...................................................................................................................... 182
3-55-3 Condenser Coil Siphon Cup Assembly ................................................................................. 183
3-57-1 Bond Coil Prep Fixture .......................................................................................................... 185
3-57-3-1 Bond Strength Test Fixture .................................................................................................... 187
3-57-3-2 Bond Test Fixture .................................................................................................................. 189
3-59-1 Machine for Scrape Resistance............................................................................................. 190

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Appendices
A Reference Magnet Wire Test Conditions and Procedures ...........................................................A-1
B Magnet Wire Packaging and Labeling ..........................................................................................B-1
C Cross Reference of NEMA and IEC Magnet Wire Specifications ................................................ C-1
D Formulas for the Determination of Dimensional and Performance Requirements ...................... D-1
E General Rules for Rectangular Wire Dimensions .........................................................................E-1
F Properties of Selected Refrigerants .............................................................................................. F-1
G Recommended Winding Tensions for Round Copper and Aluminum Film-Insulated
Magnet Wire ................................................................................................................................. G-1
H Requirements and Test Procedures for MW 85-C According to IEC 60317-56 .......................... H-1

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Part 1
GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This publication is designed to present in concise and convenient form all existing NEMA standards for
magnet wire. It contains standards for round, rectangular, and square film-insulated and/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. Unless otherwise stated, a revision to a product
specification in this standards publication does not affect compliance of product manufactured during the
time a previous version of that specification was in effect.

1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES AND AUTHORIZED ENGINEERING INFORMATION (AEI)

The following references apply to Parts 1, 2, and 3 only. Reference is made to the current revision of each
of the standards or Authorized Engineering Information (AEI) listed below:

American Society for Testing Materials

100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428

ASTM B 3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B 32 Standard Specification for Solder Metal
ASTM B 48 Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for
Electrical Conductors
ASTM D 149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric
Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
Frequencies
ASTM B 193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
ASTM B 258 Standard Specification for Standard Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas
of AWG Sizes of Solid Round Wires Used as Electrical Conductors
ASTM D 1676 Standard Methods for Testing Film-Insulated Magnet Wire
ASTM D 1711 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 1932 Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Flexible Electrical
Insulating Varnishes
ASTM D 2307 Standard Test Method for Relative Thermal Endurance of Film-Insulated
Round Magnet Wire
ASTM D 3353 Standard Methods for Testing Fibrous-Insulated Magnet Wire
ASTM D 5423 Standard Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of
Electrical Insulation
ASTM E 29 Standard Recommended Practice for Indicating Which Places of Figures Are
to Be Considered Significant in Specified Limiting Values
ASTM E 8 Standard Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

International Electrotechnical Commission

3, rue de Varembé
Case postale 131
CH-1211 Geneva 20

IEC 60317-0-1 Specifications for particular types of winding wires—Part 0-1

General requirements—Enamelled round copper wire

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