NEMA publishes HP 5 and HP 8 wire standards
March 06, 2010
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two wire standards: HP 5-2009 “Electrical and Electronic Crosslinked, Modified Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulated 125°C Hook-Up Wire, Types L (600 V), LL (1000 V), and LX (3000 V)” and HP 8-2009 “Electrical and Electronic Crosslinked, Modified Low Smoke Polyolefin (XLPO) Insulated Hook-Up Wire, Types LS (105°C-600 V), ZHDM (90°C-600 V), ZHDH (90°C-600 V), ZH (125°C-600 V), and ZHX (125°C-1000 V)”.
HP 5 was developed to ensure the specified types of hook-up wire can be
procured, and they will meet requirements associated with the commercial
electrical and electronic equipment in which they are used. HP 8
defines hook-up cables using low-smoke and low/zero halogen insulation
materials that could be used as a possible alternative to PVC-insulated
cables for certain applications.
Both publications were produced by NEMA’s High Performance Wire and Cable Section. CLICK HERE to purchase them at IHS, or CLICK HERE for NEMA.
Both publications were produced by NEMA’s High Performance Wire and Cable Section. CLICK HERE to purchase them at IHS, or CLICK HERE for NEMA.
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