Tensile strength comparison
Greater Mechanical Strength
Using ASTM D 3032 sections 16 & 17, we compared our wires to leading NEMA wires. Results proved that the overall tensile strength of our hook-up wires is much higher and didn't break or fail at lower temperatures like the other wires. So, even though our wires are smaller and thinner, they’re still very sturdy and will last over the vehicle's lifetime.
Applications
GORE Hook-Up Wires, Type PTFE are engineered to perform reliably in a variety of military applications, including:
- digital / analog data links
- ground combat / support vehicles
- radar systems
- radio / communications systems
- surveillance / reconnaissance
If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact a Gore representative.
Properties
These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Hook-Up Wires, Type PTFE.
Download the catalog/data sheets to view product specifications, like AWG sizes, diameter, weight, and minimum bend radius.
| Electrical Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 600 |
| Wrap-Back Test (AC) (kV) | 3 |
| Mechanical / Environmental Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Jacket Material | PTFE |
| Jacket Color | White (Laser Markable) |
| Insulation Wall Thickness (mm [in]) | 0.14 (0.006) |
| Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper / Nickle-Plated Copper |
| Conductor Color-Coding | Solid Stranded / Striped |
| Tensile Strength (N) (Insulated Wire) | > 100 |
| Dynamic Cut-Through Resistance (N) (ASTM D 3032/22) at +21°C at +200°C at +260°C |
> 48 > 17 > 12 |
| Scrape Abrasion Resistance (Cycles) (ASTM D 1676 / 850 g [1.87 lbs]) (MIL-DTL-17 / 335 g [0.74 lbs]) |
> 148 > 3 |
| Temperature Range (°C) | -65 to +200 |
| Thermoplastic Flow (°C) (ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2012) 24 AWG (07/32) SPC |
> +300 |
Qualifications
GORE Hook-Up Wires, Type PTFE have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet stringent specifications of the most current military standards and our customers' requirements.
- ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2012: Test Methods for Magnet Wire
- ASTM D1676/16-17: Test Methods for Film-Insulated Magnet Wire
- ASTM D3032/22: Test Methods for Hook-Up Wire Insulation
- MIL-DTL-17: Cables, Radio Frequency, Flexible and Semi-Rigid
- MIL-STD-104: Limit for Electrical Insulation Color
- MIL-W-16878/20-22: Wire and Cable Specifications
For more information about the qualifications of our wires, please contact a Gore representative.