High Temperature Wire & Cable
Galaxy supplies high temperature wire and cable to a variety of markets including commercial and military.
High Temperature Wire and Cable
Galaxy is a leading supplier of high temperature heat resistant wire and cable to a variety of markets including commercial and military. Galaxy can supply various types of high temperature wires and cables, both stock and custom, in various AWG sizes, voltage ratings, compounds, shielding constructions, and conductor counts. Galaxy can also recommend the correct high temp wire / high temp cable for specific applications.
What is High Temperature Wire / Cable?
High temperature wires and cables are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of high performance and demanding applications that are exposed to intense high heat. They can be designed with insulation, shielding, and/or jacketing materials that can perform in temperatures up to 1,200°C.
Typically, high temperature wire and cable is being able to withstand temperatures above 125°C. To avoid product failures it is critical to choose a wire or cable that will perform electrically in high temperatures environments. The wire or cable must be designed with a full understanding of the environmental stresses that will be put upon it. It is crucial to take into account both electrical and environmental factors when choosing or designing heat resistant wires and cables.
High Temperature Wire / Cable Applications
Galaxy can provide standard off-the-shelf high temperature heat resistant wires or cables as well as design a product that will suit any high temperature environment or application. Common applications include:
- Sensor measurement devices
- Ovens
- Pressure and flow monitoring
- Power generation
- Furnaces
- Medical
- Drying equipment
- Aircraft
- Downhole
Galaxy Differentiators / Advantages for High Temperature Wire and Cable
Galaxy provides high temperature heat resistant wire and cable from stock allowing for quick turnaround time and measurable cost savings. Galaxy also designs custom high temperature wire and cable around specific performance needs, providing a cable for longer life, reduced down time and drastic cost reductions. Various shielding, insulation and jacketing materials are available to meet the high temperature requirements.
Working with a Galaxy Sales Engineer to choose the proper high temperature cable or wire will ensure that the product matches the application. Utilizing Galaxy’s vast knowledge of the many different insulation and jacketing materials will reduce unnecessary failures and reduce costs. Whether a standard off-the-shelf high temperature product is needed, or if a brand new custom design made specifically for an application is required, Galaxy has the expertise to guide customers throughout the process. In some cases, Galaxy provides high temperature cable and wire from stock, allowing for quick turnaround time and measurable cost savings. In other cases, designing custom high temperature wire and cable around specific performance needs, providing a cable for longer life, reduced down time and measurable cost reduction are what is required. Various shielding, insulation and jacketing materials are available to meet the high temperature requirements.
When designing or choosing a high temperature wire or cable, specific temperature ranges that the product will be expected to perform under should be considered. Other critical factors include chemicals that could come into contact with the wire or cable. Also, the flexibility or stiffness required must be known in order to properly come up with a high temperature wire or cable that works as intended.
Features
Galaxy offers high temperature heat resistant wire and cable with the following features:
- Various insulation types
- Various jacketing materials
- Various shielding type
- Low voltage to high voltage ratings
- UL/CSA certified listed products
- Various industry standard certifications: ICEA, UL, CSA, and more
Materials
High temperature heat resistant wire and cable from Galaxy is available with the following materials:
- FEP
- Foamed FEP
- PTFE
- PTFE Tape Wrap
- ETFE
- ECTFE
- PEEK
- PFA
- Mica Tape
- Glass Braid Sleeving
- Silicone Rubber
- ECA 3000
High Temperature Wire and Cable Technical Specifications
Galaxy offers high temperature heat resistant wire and cable in the following ranges of technical specifications:
- Gauge: 40AWG through 4/0
- Voltage: low voltage through various high voltage ranges
- Temperature: as required per application
- Approvals: numerous compounds that can be listed with various agency approvals (e.g. UL/CSA)
Markets and Industries Served by Galaxy
High temperature wire and cable from Galaxy is used in many industries and markets, including:
- Aerospace
- Electronic
- Medical
- Military/Defense
- Sensor
- Transportation
- Industrial Machinery
FAQs about High Temperature Wire and Cable?
What factors determine the temperature rating for a wire / cable?
In addition to the temperature rating of the compound, it is important to consider the plating of the conductor. Tin-plated copper will not achieve as high a temperature rating as silver-plated or nickel-plated conductors.
Can a cable be made with both low temperature and high temperature compounds?
Yes, however, the cable will ultimately only be able to be rated as high as the low temperature material allows.
Contact Galaxy Wire & Cable for High Temperature Wire and Cable
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