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Mounting wires are usually made of copper, have a round cross section with fiber or film type insulation, with one or more conductive cores. Some of them are available with shielding. Wires are used in electrical, radio equipment, for connection in shields and switchgears. They are stacked in small pieces. Wires are used for fixed laying. For insulation of copper conductors, plastic compound, polyethylene and other materials are used.
Popular types of mounting wires
The main types of mounting wires are marked MGShV, MGTF, MLTP, MSTP, MSHV, NV and others. The presence of the letter "E" at the end or middle of the name indicates escaping. Consider the features of some mounting wires:
- MSTP, MLTP, MGSHV - flexible wires with intermediate insulators, tinned stranded copper conductor, additional fibrous insulation. Durable, resistant to heating with a soldering iron.
- MGTF - with a copper conductive stranded core, with a fluoroplastic insulator. Differs in flexibility and heat resistance.
- MSHV - single-wire core, additional insulation.
- KMV - stranded, in a polyvinyl chloride sheath.
- HB - single or multi-wire, tinned conductor with PVC insulation.
How to choose mounting wires
To order mounting wire, it is necessary to study the technical specifications and make a choice taking into account the purpose of operation. The main characteristics include:
- number of lived;
- section type (in millimeters) - there are certain norms that are taken into account when considering a section. For household sockets - 2.5 square meters. mm, for water heaters - 4 sq. mm, for lighting circuits - from 1.5 sq. mm;
- insulation and sheath material;
- fire safety level - you can pick up non-flammable and fire-resistant wires;
- operating voltage.
The degree of insulation reliability, the electrical resistance of the core, resistance to elevated temperatures - these parameters are also important when buying mounting wires. Certain information can be gleaned if the marking is deciphered.
It is advisable to clarify the brand before the final choice, compare prices for identical products from different manufacturers. Mounting wires can be used within the same electrical installation or for power transmission to devices and appliances.
