This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry.
Ann Brandstadter, Manager, Standards Publications and Marketing, NEMA
ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2018, Magnet Wire, Magnet Wire contains specifications for round, rectangular, and square film-insulated and/or fibrous-covered copper and aluminum magnet wire generally used in the winding of coils for electrical apparatus. It includes definitions, type designations, dimensions, constructions, performance, and test methods for magnet wire.
This revised Standard includes updated specifications, test procedures, and requirements, as well as new definitions of terms to harmonize with UL 1446.
Industries covered in Magnet Wire include motors, generators, transformers, and electric vehicles.
ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2018, Magnet Wire, is available for $278 in hard copy and electronic download.
Other recently published Standards and white papers:
ANSI C136.37-2019 American National Standard for Solid-State Light Sources Used in Roadway and Area Lighting is available for $68 in hard copy and electronic download.
ANSI C81.61-2019 American National Standard for Electrical Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps is available for $570 in hard copy and electronic download.
ANSI C81.62-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lampholders is available for $419 in hard copy and electronic download.
NEMA NU 1-2018 Performance Measurements of Gamma Cameras is available for $144 in hard copy and electronic download.
NEMA LSD 81-2019 Controlled Emergency Lighting, a Technical Clarification Bulletin is available for no cost in electronic download. ei