{"id":8679,"date":"2025-06-03T11:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T03:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8679"},"modified":"2025-06-12T17:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:14:53","slug":"what-is-mtw-wire-meaning-specifications-and-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totcables.com\/?p=8679","title":{"rendered":"What Is MTW Wire? Meaning, Specifications, and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{&#8220;main-title&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;main-title&#8221;,&#8221;title&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;subtitle&#8221;:&#8221;MTW wire, short for Machine Tool Wire, is a type of copper building wire commonly used in control cabinets, machine tools, and industrial equipment. Designed to be flexible and durable, MTW wire meets specific UL and NEC standards for safety and performance in wet and dry locations.&#8221;,&#8221;title_content&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_title_image&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;title-image&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mtw-wire.jpg|500|500|8680&#8243;,&#8221;full_screen&#8221;:false,&#8221;full_screen_height&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;parallax&#8221;:false,&#8221;bleed&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;ken_burn&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;overlay&#8221;:&#8221;transparent-dark&#8221;,&#8221;breadcrumbs&#8221;:true,&#8221;white&#8221;:true,&#8221;position&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;}},&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;:{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_section&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;section_5ZtkF&#8221;,&#8221;section_width&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;vertical_row&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;box_middle&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;section_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_column&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;column_vtfQF&#8221;,&#8221;column_width&#8221;:&#8221;col-md-12&#8243;,&#8221;animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;animation_time&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_animation&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_delay&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;timeline_order&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;main_content&#8221;:[{&#8220;component&#8221;:&#8221;hc_wp_editor&#8221;,&#8221;id&#8221;:&#8221;Xhugf&#8221;,&#8221;css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_classes&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;custom_css_styles&#8221;:&#8221;&#8221;,&#8221;editor_content&#8221;:&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start='239' data-end='530'><a href='https:\/\/totcables.com\/mtw-wire\/'><strong data-start='239' data-end='251'>MTW wire<\/strong><\/a>, short for <strong data-start='263' data-end='284'>Machine Tool Wire<\/strong>, is a type of copper building wire commonly used in control cabinets, machine tools, and industrial equipment. Designed to be flexible and durable, MTW wire meets specific UL and NEC standards for safety and performance in wet and dry locations.<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='532' data-end='676'>Whether you\u2019re wiring industrial control panels or looking for a flexible option for indoor circuits, MTW wire is a reliable and popular choice.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<div id=\"attachment_8680\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8680\" class='size-medium wp-image-8680' src='https:\/\/totcables.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mtw-wire-300x300.jpg' alt='mtw wire' width='300' height='300'><p id=\"caption-attachment-8680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">mtw wire<\/p><\/div>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='678' data-end='681'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='683' data-end='710'>What Does MTW Wire Mean?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='712' data-end='978'><strong data-start='712' data-end='719'>MTW<\/strong> stands for <strong data-start='731' data-end='752'>Machine Tool Wire<\/strong>. It refers to a <strong data-start='769' data-end='818'>thermoplastic insulated, stranded copper wire<\/strong> that is rated for <strong data-start='837' data-end='850'>600 volts<\/strong> and designed to withstand oil, moisture, and mechanical wear. MTW wire is often used in factory machinery and control circuits.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='980' data-end='983'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='985' data-end='1011'>MTW Wire Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1013' data-end='1077'>Here\u2019s a quick overview of standard <strong data-start='1049' data-end='1076'>MTW wire specifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1079' data-end='1439'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1079' data-end='1131'>\\n\n<p data-start='1081' data-end='1131'><strong data-start='1081' data-end='1094'>Conductor<\/strong>: Stranded bare copper (Class B or C)<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1132' data-end='1210'>\\n\n<p data-start='1134' data-end='1210'><strong data-start='1134' data-end='1148'>Insulation<\/strong>: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), flame-retardant and heat-resistant<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1211' data-end='1237'>\\n\n<p data-start='1213' data-end='1237'><strong data-start='1213' data-end='1231'>Voltage Rating<\/strong>: 600V<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1238' data-end='1334'>\\n\n<p data-start='1240' data-end='1263'><strong data-start='1240' data-end='1262'>Temperature Rating<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1266' data-end='1334'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1266' data-end='1289'>\\n\n<p data-start='1268' data-end='1289'>90\u00b0C in dry locations<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1292' data-end='1334'>\\n\n<p data-start='1294' data-end='1334'>60\u00b0C in wet locations (per UL standards)<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1335' data-end='1396'>\\n\n<p data-start='1337' data-end='1396'><strong data-start='1337' data-end='1350'>Approvals<\/strong>: UL 1063, CSA AWM I A\/B, MTW, and TEW ratings<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1397' data-end='1439'>\\n\n<p data-start='1399' data-end='1439'><strong data-start='1399' data-end='1412'>Standards<\/strong>: UL Listed, RoHS compliant<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1441' data-end='1444'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1446' data-end='1470'>Common MTW Wire Sizes<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1472' data-end='1564'>We offer MTW wire in various AWG sizes for different current demands. Popular sizes include:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='1566' data-end='1725'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1566' data-end='1638'>\\n\n<p data-start='1568' data-end='1638'><strong data-start='1568' data-end='1587'>16 AWG MTW Wire<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for low-current circuits in control panels<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='1639' data-end='1725'>\\n\n<p data-start='1641' data-end='1725'><strong data-start='1641' data-end='1659'>6 AWG MTW Wire<\/strong> \u2013 Used in higher-load applications like motors and power supplies<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='1727' data-end='1839'>Looking for detailed electrical capacity? See the <strong data-start='1777' data-end='1832'><a class='' href='#mtw-wire-ampacity-chart' rel='noopener' data-start='1779' data-end='1830'>MTW wire ampacity chart<\/a><\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='1841' data-end='1844'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='1846' data-end='1872'>MTW Wire Ampacity Chart<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_16hzy_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='1874' data-end='2475'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='1874' data-end='1939'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='1874' data-end='1939'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1874' data-end='1892' data-col-size='sm'>Wire Size (AWG)<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1892' data-end='1915' data-col-size='sm'>Ampacity (Dry, 90\u00b0C)<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='1915' data-end='1939' data-col-size='sm'>Ampacity (Wet, 60\u00b0C)<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/thead>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tbody data-start='2007' data-end='2475'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2007' data-end='2073'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2007' data-end='2025' data-col-size='sm'>18 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2025' data-end='2048' data-col-size='sm'>7 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2048' data-end='2073' data-col-size='sm'>5 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2074' data-end='2140'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2074' data-end='2092' data-col-size='sm'>16 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2092' data-end='2115' data-col-size='sm'>10 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2115' data-end='2140' data-col-size='sm'>8 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2141' data-end='2207'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2141' data-end='2159' data-col-size='sm'>14 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='sm' data-start='2159' data-end='2182'>15 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='sm' data-start='2182' data-end='2207'>10 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2208' data-end='2274'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2208' data-end='2226' data-col-size='sm'>12 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2226' data-end='2249' data-col-size='sm'>20 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='sm' data-start='2249' data-end='2274'>15 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2275' data-end='2341'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2275' data-end='2293' data-col-size='sm'>10 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2293' data-end='2316' data-col-size='sm'>30 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2316' data-end='2341' data-col-size='sm'>20 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2342' data-end='2408'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2342' data-end='2360' data-col-size='sm'>8 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2360' data-end='2383' data-col-size='sm'>40 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2383' data-end='2408' data-col-size='sm'>30 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='2409' data-end='2475'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2409' data-end='2427' data-col-size='sm'>6 AWG<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2427' data-end='2450' data-col-size='sm'>55 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='2450' data-end='2475' data-col-size='sm'>40 Amps<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\\n<\/table>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='absolute end-0 flex items-end'><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2477' data-end='2595'><strong data-start='2477' data-end='2485'>Note<\/strong>: Always refer to the NEC table and local code for accurate ampacity ratings based on installation conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='2597' data-end='2600'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='2602' data-end='2629'>what is mtw wire used for\uff1f<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2631' data-end='2795'>MTW wire is specifically designed for environments that require <strong data-start='2695' data-end='2764'>flexibility, flame resistance, and resistance to oil and abrasion<\/strong>. Typical applications include:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul data-start='2797' data-end='2989'>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2797' data-end='2826'>\\n\n<p data-start='2799' data-end='2826'>Control cabinets and panels<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2827' data-end='2848'>\\n\n<p data-start='2829' data-end='2848'>Machine tool wiring<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2849' data-end='2905'>\\n\n<p data-start='2851' data-end='2905'>Internal wiring of appliances and industrial equipment<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2906' data-end='2955'>\\n\n<p data-start='2908' data-end='2955'>Conduit and tray wiring in commercial buildings<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n \\t<\/p>\n<li data-start='2956' data-end='2989'>\\n\n<p data-start='2958' data-end='2989'>Terminal blocks and motor leads<\/p>\n<p>\\n<\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='2991' data-end='3110'>It\u2019s suitable for use in <strong data-start='3016' data-end='3042'>dry and damp locations<\/strong> and is frequently used in <strong data-start='3069' data-end='3109'>automated manufacturing environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr data-start='3112' data-end='3115'>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-start='3117' data-end='3160'>MTW Wire vs THHN: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='3162' data-end='3272'>Both <strong data-start='3167' data-end='3174'>MTW<\/strong> and <strong data-start='3179' data-end='3187'>THHN<\/strong> wires are used for building and equipment wiring, but they serve different purposes:<\/p>\n<p>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableContainer_16hzy_1'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse' tabindex='-1'>\\n<\/p>\n<table class='w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)' data-start='3274' data-end='3833'>\\n<\/p>\n<thead data-start='3274' data-end='3353'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3274' data-end='3353'>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3274' data-end='3292' data-col-size='sm'>Feature<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3292' data-end='3322' data-col-size='sm'>MTW Wire<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<th data-start='3322' data-end='3353' data-col-size='sm'>THHN Wire<\/th>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/thead>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tbody data-start='3434' data-end='3833'>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3434' data-end='3513'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3434' data-end='3452' data-col-size='sm'>Flexibility<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3452' data-end='3482' data-col-size='sm'>More flexible<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3482' data-end='3513' data-col-size='sm'>Less flexible<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3514' data-end='3593'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3514' data-end='3532' data-col-size='sm'>Environment<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3532' data-end='3562' data-col-size='sm'>Moisture, oil, machine tools<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3562' data-end='3593' data-col-size='sm'>Conduit, dry\/wet locations<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3594' data-end='3673'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3594' data-end='3612' data-col-size='sm'>Insulation<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3612' data-end='3642' data-col-size='sm'>PVC<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3642' data-end='3673' data-col-size='sm'>Nylon-jacketed PVC<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3674' data-end='3753'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3674' data-end='3692' data-col-size='sm'>Temperature<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3692' data-end='3722' data-col-size='sm'>90\u00b0C dry \/ 60\u00b0C wet<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-col-size='sm' data-start='3722' data-end='3753'>90\u00b0C dry \/ 75\u00b0C wet<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<tr data-start='3754' data-end='3833'>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3754' data-end='3772' data-col-size='sm'>Typical Use<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3772' data-end='3802' data-col-size='sm'>Machine tools, panels<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<td data-start='3802' data-end='3833' data-col-size='sm'>Building wire, conduit<\/td>\n<p>\\n<\/tr>\n<p>\\n<\/tbody>\n<p>\\n<\/table>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none'>\\n<\/p>\n<div class='absolute end-0 flex items-end'><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\\n<\/p>\n<p data-start='3835' data-end='3995'><strong data-start='3835' data-end='3855'>Which to choose?<\/strong> Use <strong data-start='3860' data-end='3872'>MTW wire<\/strong> for flexible, industrial use in control systems. 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