Quick facts
- Brand
- Essex
- Part number
- ULTRASHIELD-16AWG-10LB
- Condition
- New
- Category
- Wire, Cable & Connectivity
Product tags
Essex Ultrashield 16 Awg Copper Magnet Wire 10 LB Spool | ULTRASHIELD-16AWG-10LB
Essex Ultrashield 16 AWG copper magnet wire in approximately 10 lb spool. Features brown polyurethane insulation with superior thermal and chemical resistance for motor winding and transformer applications.
The Essex Ultrashield copper magnet wire delivers exceptional performance for demanding electrical applications including motor windings, transformers, and electrical equipment manufacturing. This 16 AWG solid copper conductor features Essex's proprietary Ultrashield insulation system, providing superior thermal stability and chemical resistance compared to standard magnet wire insulations.
The brown polyurethane insulation offers excellent mechanical properties, high dielectric strength, and resistance to refrigerants, oils, and solvents commonly found in HVAC and industrial applications. The solid copper construction ensures optimal electrical conductivity and consistent performance across temperature ranges.
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Product overview
Supplied on an approximately 10-pound spool, this magnet wire is ideal for production environments, repair facilities, and OEM applications. The wire meets or exceeds industry standards for magnet wire including NEMA MW-1000 specifications for Class F (155°C) thermal rating.
Essex magnet wire is manufactured to strict quality standards with precise dimensional control and uniform insulation thickness, ensuring reliable performance in critical electrical applications. The Ultrashield insulation system provides enhanced resistance to thermal degradation and mechanical stress.
Specifications
- Wire Gauge
- 16 AWG
- Conductor Material
- Copper
- Conductor Type
- Solid
- Insulation Type
- Polyurethane (Ultrashield)
- Insulation Color
- Brown
- Temperature Rating
- 155°C (Class F)
- Weight
- Approximately 10 lbs
- Wire Diameter (Nominal)
- 0.0508 inches (1.29 mm)
- Insulated Wire Diameter
- Approximately 0.053-0.055 inches
- Length per Pound
- Approximately 401 feet
- Total Length
- Approximately 4,010 feet
Key features
- 16 AWG solid copper conductor for optimal electrical performance
- Ultrashield polyurethane insulation with superior thermal resistance
- Class F (155°C) temperature rating for high-temperature applications
- Excellent chemical resistance to oils, solvents, and refrigerants
- Approximately 10 lb spool for extended use in production environments
- Meets NEMA MW-1000 standards for magnet wire applications
Part number breakdown
ULTRASHIELD: Essex proprietary insulation system with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance
16AWG: American Wire Gauge size 16, nominal diameter 0.0508 inches
10LB: Approximate spool weight of 10 pounds
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