Alpha Wire

EcoWire®

Alpha Wire offers recyclable wire for sustainable designs: up to 45% smaller diameter and 100% recyclable

Image of Alpha Wire's EcoWire®Alpha Wire's EcoWire is an innovation in hook-up wire, combining increased performance with a minimized environmental impact. EcoWire derives its advantage from its unique insulation, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) thermoplastic. It is inherently lighter, tougher, and more durable than PVC insulation. The result is UL AWM wire that is smaller than its PVC-based counterparts. The non-halogenated insulation contains no heavy metal pigments, allowing it to help manufacturers meet Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements.

Features
  • Environmentally friendly
    EcoWire contains no halogens, phthalates, or heavy metals. It meets RoHS and WEEE requirements for the elimination of hazardous substances and recyclability
  • Durability
    Even with thinner walls, EcoWire's insulation offers 10 times better abrasion and pinch resistance to PVC-based wire. Although thinner, the insulation is tougher.
  • Low specific gravity
    The 1.03 specific gravity of mPPE is 25% to 40% lower than other insulation materials, such as PVC, polyethylene, and cross-linked polyethylene. Along with the reduced wall thickness, the low specific gravity yields significant weight savings of up to 40%.
  • Good temperature range
    Wire and cable with mPPE insulation meet UL 1581 requirements for operation up to 105°C end-use temperature rating. With a wide temperature range, mPPE does not require such secondary processing operations as is required with cross-linked polyethylene.
  • Better dielectric strength
    The superior dielectric properties of mPPE make possible a reduced wall thickness while maintaining the same electrical properties as PVC. EcoWire's diameter is up to 45% smaller than equivalent wires.
  • Recyclable
    EcoWire's mPPE thermoplastic insulation is more easily recycled as it does not contain hazardous materials.

EcoWire Plus

ImagemNúmero de peça do fabricanteDescriçãoFio condutorMaterial do condutorEspessura da jaqueta (isolação)Available QuantityPreçoVer detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 18AWG BLUE6825 BL001HOOK-UP STRND 18AWG BLUE19/0,0092"Cobre, descoberto0,008" (0,20mm)4000 - Immediate$0.34Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG RED6823 RD005HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG RED7/30Cobre, descoberto0,008" (0,20mm)2700 - Immediate$0.47Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN6830 GR005HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN19/25Cobre, descoberto0,015" (0,38mm)300 - Immediate$2.04Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN/YLW6830 GY005HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN/YLW19/25Cobre, descoberto0,015" (0,38mm)300 - Immediate$2.04Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG BLACK 100'6820 BK005HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG BLACK 100'1936-07-01Cobre, descoberto0,008" (0,20mm)42 - Immediate$32.45Ver detalhes

EcoWire

ImagemNúmero de peça do fabricanteDescriçãoFio condutorMaterial do condutorEspessura da jaqueta (isolação)Available QuantityPreçoVer detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 24AWG BLACK6712 BK013HOOK-UP STRND 24AWG BLACK1932-07-01Cobre, estanhado0,009" (0,23mm)25000 - Immediate$0.13Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG VIOLET6713 VI001HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG VIOLET7/30Cobre, estanhado0,009" (0,23mm)15000 - Immediate$0.21Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 16AWG BLUE6716 DB005HOOK-UP STRND 16AWG BLUE26/30Cobre, estanhado0,011" (0,28mm)1000 - Immediate$0.87Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG BLACK 100'6710 BK005HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG BLACK 100'1936-07-01Cobre, estanhado0,009" (0,23mm)234 - Immediate$30.47Ver detalhes
HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG GREEN 100'6710 GR005HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG GREEN 100'1936-07-01Cobre, estanhado0,009" (0,23mm)78 - Immediate$30.47Ver detalhes
Published: 2012-06-29

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