Wire Insulation Types

Insulation Type	Max Continuous Temp		Abrasion Resistance	Moisture Resistance	Chemical Resistance
Extrusion
PFA	260^oC	500^oF	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
FEP	200^oC	400^oF	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
ETFE	150^oC/200^oC	300^oF/400^oF	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
PVC	105^oC	221^oF	* * *	* * * *	* * *
Nylon	105^oC	221^oF	* * * *	* * *	* * *
P300	300^oC	572^oF	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
Tape
Polyimide	260^oC	500^oF	* * * *	* * * *	* * * *
PTFE¹	260^oC	500^oF	* * *	* * * *	* * * *
Mica	200^oC	400^oF	* *	* * *	* * *
Textile
“S” Glass	704^oC	1300^oF	* *	* *	* * *
“E” Glass	482^oC	900^oF	* *	* * *	* * *
Vitreous Silica	871^oC	1600^oF	* *	*	*
Cotton	100^oC	212^oF	* * *	* * *	*
Ceramic	1204^oC	2200^oF	* *	* *	* *
Glass	482^oC	900^oF	* *	* * *	* *

¹TFE used in tape and coatings is made with PTFE Fluoropolymer

KEY
*	Poor
* *	Fair
* * *	Good
* * * *	Excellent

Extrusion

Insulation Type	Max Continuous Temp	Abrasion Resistance	Moisture Resistance	Chemical Resistance

Tape

Insulation Type