Quirk Wire - Data Sheet - MIL-W-16878 PTFE vs UL and CSA

MIL-W-16878 PTFE vs. UL and CSA

Common Comparisons of Wall Thicknesses, Voltages, and Temperatures

	AVG. WALL ⁽³⁾	AWG.	VOLTS	TEMP.°C	CONDUCTORS⁽¹⁾
MIL-W-16878/6-ET MIL-W-16878/23-ET UL 1371 UL 1538	.005 .005 .005 .005	30-20 30-20 30-20 30-20	250 250 N/S(2) N/S(2)	200 260 105 105	SPC NPC SPC, NPC SPC, NPC
CSA	Goes to .010 in the next category
MIL-W-16878/4-E MIL-W-16878/25-E UL 1213 UL 1371 CSA 150V	.010 .010 .008 .008 .010	30-10 30-10 30-16 18-16 30-16	600 600 N/S(2) N/S(2) 150	200 260 105 105 150(4)	SPC NPC SPC, NPC SPC, NPC SPC, NPC
MIL-W-16878/5-EE MIL-W-16878/27-EE UL 1180 UL 1815 CSA 300V	.013 .013 .013 .013 .010	30-10 30-10 30-10 30-10 28-10	1000 1000 300 300 300	200 260 200 250 200/250(4)	SPC NPC SPC, NPC NPC SPC/NPC
No Equivalent Mil Spec for this wall thickness – See MIL-W-16878/EE
UL 1199 UL 1659 CSA 600V	.020 .020 .012	30-10 26-10 28-10	600 600 600	200 250 200/250(4)	SPC, NPC NPC SPC/NPC

Notes

(1) Common conductors listed, others available such as "A" nickel, 27% NPC, and Alloys.

(2) NS = Not Specified.

(3) Wall tolerances outside of the average wall can still meet UL & CSA requirements based on actual minimum wall and actual conductor diameter.

(4) Please consult factory for verification on CSA 150°C, 200°C, and 250°C temperature ratings.