Formvar is a synthetic enamel composed of polyvinyl acetal and phenolic resins.Formvar's hot oil resistance sets it apart from all other magnet wire insulations. The flexibility, adhesion and abrasion scrape resistance of Formvar film is excellent. Its electrical properties are very good and it is resistant to common solvents. While Formvar has been replaced in many applications, Formvar continues to be the recommended film insulation most commonly used in oil-filled transformers.Typical ApplicationsOil-filled transformersMotorsRandom wound coilsSolenoids
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| UL Listing | UL Recognized Class 105 Product |
| Mil-Spec No. | MW 15-C/A |
| AWG Size | 26 |
| Min. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0157 in |
| 0.399 mm | |
| Nom. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0159 in |
| 0.404 mm | |
| Max. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0160 in |
| 0.406 mm | |
| Min. Increase in Diameter Due to Film Coating | 0.0009 in |
| 0.023 mm | |
| Min. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0166 in |
| 0.422 mm | |
| Max. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0173 in |
| 0.439 mm |