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 | 33 |
| Min. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0070 in |
| 0.178 mm | |
| Nom. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0071 in |
| 0.180 mm | |
| Max. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0072 in |
| 0.183 mm | |
| Min. Increase in Diameter Due to Film Coating | 0.0005 in |
| 0.013 mm | |
| Min. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0075 in |
| 0.190 mm | |
| Max. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0081 in |
| 0.206 mm |