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 | 31 |
| Min. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0088 in |
| 0.224 mm | |
| Nom. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0089 in |
| 0.226 mm | |
| Max. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0090 in |
| 0.229 mm | |
| Min. Increase in Diameter Due to Film Coating | 0.0006 in |
| 0.015 mm | |
| Min. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0094 in |
| 0.239 mm | |
| Max. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0100 in |
| 0.254 mm |