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Source Designation Product Typical Applications
UL/CSA MTW Polyvinyl Chloride Machine Tool Wire:
Multi-rated general purpose PVC wire for machine tools and panelboards.
Suited for wet or dry applications. Rated 90C, 600V.
UL SIS Cross-linked Polyethylene Switchboard Wire:
XLP is generally used for wiring of switchboards, distribution boards and control apparatus. Rated 90C, 600V.
UL/CSA AWM
TEW		 Polyvinyl Chloride Appliance Lead Wire:
Major appliances such as refrigeration and air conditioning units. Rated 105C, 600V.
UL/CSA SFF-1
SEWF-1		 Silicone w/ Glass Braid Appliance/Fixture Wire:
Quartz heaters, toasters, thermal protectors and recessed light fixtures. Rated 150C, 300V.
UL

AWM
Braidless
Silicone

 Silicone Rubber Appliance, Motor, Control Lead Wire:
Slow cookers, coffee makers, meat probes, lighting fixtures,
motor leads, mercury switches and thermostats. Rated 150C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA FEP Teflon Appliance, Communications, Medical, Control Systems Lead Wire:
Heater elements, gas Ignitors, appliances, thermocouples and electrical/electronic/surgical instruments.
Rated 150C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA SFF-2
SEWF-2		 Silicone w/ Glass Braid Appliance, Fixture, Motor, Power Supply Lead Wire:
Small domestic heating and cooking devices, motor leads, power supply leads and transformers.
Rated 150C, 600V.
UL AWM
Braidless
Silicone		 Silicone Rubber Appliance, Motor, Control Lead Wire:
Slow cookers coffee makers, meat probes, lighting fixtures, motor leads and mercury switches.
Rated 200C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA SF-1
SEW-1		 Silicone w/ Glass Braid Appliance Lead Wire:
Small domestic heating and cooking appliances, hair dryers, steam irons,
quartz heaters and thermal protectors suited for exposed leads. Rated 200C, 300V.
UL/CSA SF-2
SEW-2		 Silicone w/ Glass Braid Appliance/Fixture Lead Wire:
Range top burners and back panels, steam irons, toasters, broiler ovens, gas dryers, kilns, quartz heaters and recessed light fixtures.
Suited for exposed leads. Rated 200C, 600V.
UL/CSA/MIL SPEC FEP
W-16878D		 Teflon Appliance, Communications, Medical, Control Systems, Military Lead Wire:
Heater elements, appliances, thermocouples, gas ignitors, electrical/electronic/surgical instruments and military.
Rated 180/200C, 300/600/1000V.
UL/CSA SP-1, SP-2, SP-3,
HPN, HPD		 Thermoset Parallel Cord 2 Conductors:
Small signs, electric blankets, heating pads, broilers, flat irons, fry pans, coffee makers, hair curlers, air conditioners, refrigerators,
soldering irons and industrial heating pots. Rated 60/105C, 300V.
UL/CSA SV, SVT, SVO SV, SVT, SVO & Thermoset
Round Cord		 2 and 3 Conductors:
Floor polishers, sanders, vacuum cleaners, food mixers and office machines. Rated 60/90C, 300V
UL/CSA SJT, SJ, SJO, HSJO Thermoplastic & Thermoset
Round Cord		 2 and 3 Conductors:
Portable hand tools, washing machines, polishers, sanders, vibrators, therapeutic machines, stop lights, dishwashers,
sound equipment, heater cord, medical equipment, medium duty tools and machinery motor leads. Rated 60/105C, 300V.
UL / CSA
(CSA up to 10C only)		 S, SO, SOW-A,
SOW, ST, STO		 Thermoplastic & Thermoset
Round Cord		 2, 3, 4 and up to 70 Conductors:
Heavy duty service for tools, portable lights, battery chargers, welders, floor surfacing machines and as pendant and control cables.
Rated 60/105C, 600V.
UL Hi-Voltage SGI Silicone w/ Glass Braid
Braidless Silicone Rubber		 Gas Ignitor Wire:
Furnaces, heating and air conditioning units, gas water heaters, range top burners, ovens ignition systems such as electronic high
voltage and piezoelectric spark ignitors. Rated 150/250C, 10KVAC, 50KVDC.
UL/CSA PFA Teflon Appliance/Heating System Wire:
Commercial food service equipment, appliances and heater elements. Rated 250C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA TGS/TGT TGGS/TGGT TFE Tape w/ Glass Braid Appliance, Lighting, Industrial Heating Lead Wire:
Infrared ovens, flood lights, lamp holder leads, oil and gas fired furnaces, band and strip heaters and kilns.
Rated 250C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA MGS
MGT		 MICA Tape W/ Glass Braid Extreme High Temperature Appliance/Industrial Heating Lead Wire:
Commercial food service equipment, heaters, heat treating furnaces, kilns, cartridge and band heaters. Rated 450C, 300/600V.
UL/CSA SPT-1, SPT-2,
SPT-3, SRDT		 All Plastic Parallel Cord 2 and 3 Conductors:
Lamps, radios, clocks, televisions, fans, electric blankets, small signs, phones, refrigerators, air conditioners, heating pads,
electric ranges and dryers. Rated 60/105C, 300V.

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