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 | 34 |
| Min. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0062 in |
| 0.157 mm | |
| Nom. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0063 in |
| 0.160 mm | |
| Max. Bare Wire Diameter | 0.0064 in |
| 0.163 mm | |
| Min. Increase in Diameter Due to Film Coating | 0.0005 in |
| 0.013 mm | |
| Min. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0067 in |
| 0.170 mm | |
| Max. Overall Diameter of Film-Coated Wire | 0.0072 in |
| 0.183 mm |