Resistance wire is a durable alloy used as a heating element that can withstand electricity and heat. It comes in various lengths and must meet BS 115 requirements. Nichrome is a popular form of resistance wire used for cutting foam, working with polyurethane, and industrial heating. Temperature calculators are available to determine the appropriate resistance wire for specific jobs.
Resistance wire is a type of alloy with several uses, with some types made from a range of alloys. This material gets its name because it works as a heating element and serves as a heating wire. As such, it is able to withstand all flows of electricity, as well as the heat produced by electricity. In addition to repelling heat, resistance wire is resistant to corrosion.
This material is usually found packaged in a plastic bag and comes in a variety of lengths, including 25, 50, 75, and 100 feet (7.62, 15.24, 22.86, and 30.48 meters). Some resistance wires, however, are available on spools, in drum packs, and even on spools, which are typically used for larger wire sizes and lengths.
As a rule, all resistance wire must meet BS 115 requirements. This means it must meet the specification for all metallic resistance materials intended for electrical use. If, however, the wire is less than 0.32mm in diameter it must meet the requirements of BS 1117, set out for bare, fine-resistance wire used for electrical equipment.
Nichrome is a well known form of resistance wire. It is used to resist the heat created by certain jobs, such as cutting foam and working with polyurethane and some fabrics. There are also some forms of this material that contain strong heating elements that are appropriate for industrial heating, process heating, and custom heating. These are ideal for use in ovens.
Operating temperature when using resistance wire usually becomes a factor when both the material used and the atmospheric temperature are taken into consideration. Therefore, each is considered when creating a new element design. The temperature can also change with the resistance of the metal. For these reasons, temperature calculators are available in stores where this material is sold. Operating conditions are also available with the appropriate equations to determine the appropriate resistance wire to use for a specific job.
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