Enamelled wire: what is it?

Magnet wire is coated with a protective enamel that can be soldered without stripping. The coating is made of polyurethane, polyamide, or polyester resins and is heat and voltage resistant. The wire’s color has no significance, and its rating is based on temperature and expected life. Rectangular wire is used in motors for efficient use […]

What’s enamelled wire?

Magnet wire is insulated copper or aluminum wire that produces an electromagnetic field when energized. It can transform energy in three ways and is used in appliances, machinery, and generators. Copper is the most common material, with insulation varying by temperature. The enamelled insulation process was developed by George Jacobs during World War II. Magnet […]

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