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Lead Wires/Hookup Wires
Lead wire or hookup wires are a single insulated conductor used in industrial equipment for internal wiring, control panels, and instrumentation signals. Tempsens manufactures a range of lead wires from various insulation materials like PVC, LSZH Polymer, PTFE, FEP, ETFE, HFFR Polymer etc. They are made from electrolytic grade bare copper, or tinned copper in various configurations as solid, multistrand or flexible with varying conductor sizes from 32 AWG to 6 AWG. Our lead wire material complies with IS standards as IS 694, IS 8130, IS 5831: 84, which ensures reliable performance across laboratories, home appliances, chemical plants, and electrical panel applications.
About Lead Wires/Hookup Wires
Specification of Lead Wire & Hookup Wire
| Voltage Grade | Up to 1.1 kV Grade |
| Conductor | Electrolytic Grade Bare Copper, Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Size | 0.20, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5 up to 240 sq. mm |
| Conductor Stranding | Solid, Multistrand, Flexible |
| Core Insulation | PVC, HR PVC, FR PVC, FRLS PVC, LSZH Polymer, PTFE, FEP, HHFR Polymer |
| Standards | IS 694, IS 8130, IS 5831 : 84 |
Applications of Lead Wire
- Control panel wiring – Internal connections in electric control panels and switchgear assemblies.
- Instrumentation connections – Sensor and instrument wiring in process control applications which require stable signal transmission.
- Laboratory equipment – Electrical connection in laboratory equipment operating under control environments.
- Driver systems – Motor drive systems, switchgears, and power distribution at varying frequency drivers and servo systems.
- Chemical Plants – Wiring systems in corrosive conditions require special insulations like PTFE with fire retardant capabilities.
- Temperature measurement equipment – Lead wires are used in temperature measurement systems like thermocouple, often referred to as extension wires or compensating cables.
- Heating equipment – Lead wires are used in heaters to connect the heating element to the power source.
- Manufacturing equipment – These are used for internal wiring in plastic moulding, lab oven etc.
Why Choose Tempsens for Lead Wire/Hookup Wire?
- Over three decades of expertise with a vertically integrated product line, delivering quality across 75+ countries.
- Custom color coding, voltage grade upto 1.1KV and custom specific requirements.
- Manufactured from electrolytic grade bare copper and tinned copper, ensuring corrosion resistance and better electrical conductivity.
- Available in various conductor configurations with varying conductor sizes.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions related to Lead Wires/Hookup Wires.
Lead wire provides connectivity between instrumentation(thermistors, resistors) and electrical components(LED, heaters) in places such as control panels, chemical plants, laboratories, and industrial heating systems that require specialized insulation and high temperature resistances for their use.
No. The lead wire is a connecting wire used in industries insulated with materials like PVC, PTFE polymers etc.
A lead wire’s longevity is affected by many things: operating temperature, conditions of the environment, and the insulator used. Under rated operating conditions, the PVC insulated lead wires from Tempsens will generally last for 15 to 20 years, whereas PTFE and FEP insulated lead wires may very well exceed 25 to 30 years of lifespan.
Lead Wire is frequently referred to as Hookup wiring, Connection Wiring or Conductor Wiring. Depending on the settings of various temperature measuring applications, the lead wire may be identified as Extension Wire or Compensation Cable.
The lead wire price is determined by the conductor size, insulation material, and specifications. The quality of lead wires offered by Tempsens is of the highest standard at prices that are competitive with the marketplace, and their quotation for each type of lead wire will be provided upon request.
