EcoWire®

            EcoWire®
                    Alpha Wire offers recyclable wire for sustainable designs: up to 45% smaller diameter and 100% recyclable 
    

Image of Alpha Wire's EcoWire® Alpha Wire's EcoWire is an innovation in hook-up wire, combining increased performance with a minimized environmental impact. EcoWire derives its advantage from its unique insulation, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) thermoplastic. It is inherently lighter, tougher, and more durable than PVC insulation. The result is UL AWM wire that is smaller than its PVC-based counterparts. The non-halogenated insulation contains no heavy metal pigments, allowing it to help manufacturers meet Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements.

Features
Environmentally friendly EcoWire contains no halogens, phthalates, or heavy metals. It meets RoHS and WEEE requirements for the elimination of hazardous substances and recyclability Durability Even with thinner walls, EcoWire's insulation offers 10 times better abrasion and pinch resistance to PVC-based wire. Although thinner, the insulation is tougher. Low specific gravity The 1.03 specific gravity of mPPE is 25% to 40% lower than other insulation materials, such as PVC, polyethylene, and cross-linked polyethylene. Along with the reduced wall thickness, the low specific gravity yields significant weight savings of up to 40%.		Good temperature range Wire and cable with mPPE insulation meet UL 1581 requirements for operation up to 105°C end-use temperature rating. With a wide temperature range, mPPE does not require such secondary processing operations as is required with cross-linked polyethylene. Better dielectric strength The superior dielectric properties of mPPE make possible a reduced wall thickness while maintaining the same electrical properties as PVC. EcoWire's diameter is up to 45% smaller than equivalent wires. Recyclable EcoWire's mPPE thermoplastic insulation is more easily recycled as it does not contain hazardous materials.

EcoWire Plus

Manufacturer Part Number	Description	Conductor Strand	Conductor Material	Jacket (Insulation) Thickness	Available Quantity	Price	View Details
6825 BL001	HOOK-UP STRND 18AWG BLUE	19/0.0092"	Copper, Bare	0.008" (0.20mm)	4000 - Immediate	$4.59	View Details
6823 RD005	HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG RED	7/30	Copper, Bare	0.008" (0.20mm)	2200 - Immediate	$6.42	View Details
6830 GY005	HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN/YLW	19/25	Copper, Bare	0.015" (0.38mm)	400 - Immediate	$27.98	View Details
6830 GR005	HOOK-UP STRND 12AWG GREEN	19/25	Copper, Bare	0.015" (0.38mm)	200 - Immediate	$27.98	View Details
6822 BK005	HOOK-UP STRND 24AWG BLACK 100'	7/32	Copper, Bare	0.008" (0.20mm)	72 - Immediate	$554.84	View Details

EcoWire

Manufacturer Part Number	Description	Conductor Strand	Conductor Material	Jacket (Insulation) Thickness	Available Quantity	Price	View Details
6712 BK013	HOOK-UP STRND 24AWG BLACK	7/32	Copper, Tinned	0.009" (0.23mm)	15000 - Immediate	$1.77	View Details
6713 VI001	HOOK-UP STRND 22AWG VIOLET	7/30	Copper, Tinned	0.009" (0.23mm)	16000 - Immediate	$2.83	View Details
6716 DB005	HOOK-UP STRND 16AWG BLUE	26/30	Copper, Tinned	0.011" (0.28mm)	2600 - Immediate	$11.96	View Details
6710 BK005	HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG BLACK 100'	7/36	Copper, Tinned	0.009" (0.23mm)	264 - Immediate	$417.68	View Details
6710 RD005	HOOK-UP STRND 28AWG RED 100'	7/36	Copper, Tinned	0.009" (0.23mm)	93 - Immediate	$417.68	View Details

Published: 2012-06-29

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