Copper TFFN, TFN/TEWN

600 Volt. Copper Conductor. Thermoplastic Insulation/Nylon Sheath. Heat, Moisture, Oil, and Gasoline Resistant II. Also Rated MTW and 105 °C AWM. Also Available, TFN and TEWN.

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Application

Southwire® Type TFFN or MTW or AWM may be used as fixture wire, machine tool wiring, or appliance wiring material as specified in the National Electrical Code. Voltage for all applications is 600 volts. Allowable temperatures are as follows:

  • TFFN- Dry locations not to exceed 90°C
  • MTW- Wet locations or when exposed to oil or coolant at temperatures not to exceed 60°C
  • MTW- Dry locations at Temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 75°C conductor temperature per NFPA 79)
  • AWM- When rated as appliance wiring material in dry locations, conductor temperatures not to exceed 105°C
  • TEWN- Wet or dry locations conductor temperatures not to exceed 105°C

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
Conductor
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) No. of Strands Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Allowable Ampacity
269779
18 AWG 18 AWG
1 1
80 2.04
15 0.38
5 0.13
7 10
6 6
270215
18 AWG 18 AWG
16 16
85 2.16
15 0.38
5 0.13
7 11
6 6
269886
16 AWG 16 AWG
1 1
90 2.31
15 0.38
5 0.13
10 15
8 8
270322
16 AWG 16 AWG
26 26
101 2.57
15 0.38
5 0.13
11 16
8 8

Standards & References

Southwire® Type TFFN or MTW or AWM complies with:

  • ASTM- All Applicable Standards
  • UL Standards 66, 758, and 1063
  • National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2011 Edition
  • RoHS/REACH

Construction

Southwire® Type TFFN or MTW or AWM copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper, insulated with a tough, heat and moisture resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC), over which a nylon (polyamide) jacket is applied. Available in black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, brown, purple, gray, and pink. Some colors standard, some subject to economic order quantity.