UL 1164 PTFE wire is a thin-wall, single-core hook-up wire for internal wiring where equipment designers need a 300 V rating, a 150°C temperature rating and a compact insulated diameter. Therefore, its extruded PTFE insulation surrounds a silver-plated copper conductor to support reliable routing in appliances and electronic equipment exposed to heat, chemicals or demanding dielectric conditions.
This product is intended for engineering selection against the required UL style, conductor size, stranding, colour and installation conditions. For example, buyers can review the high-temperature and specialty cable range or compare TEBAOFLEX’s other fluoropolymer and silicone high-temperature wire options.
Key Features of UL 1164 PTFE Wire
- 300 V AC rating: suitable for internal appliance and electronic-equipment wiring within the applicable equipment design.
- 150°C temperature rating: therefore, the wire supports high-temperature routes where ordinary PVC hook-up wire may not be suitable.
- Extruded PTFE insulation: the nominal 0.33 mm (0.013 in) wall thickness provides a compact finished diameter.
- Silver-plated copper conductor: solid or stranded configurations are available according to conductor size and project requirements.
- 10–32 AWG range: as a result, buyers can specify power, control and signal connections across a broad range of appliance and equipment assemblies.
- Project-specific supply: conductor size, stranding, colour, marking, quantity and documentation can be reviewed before quotation.
Construction and Performance
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product style | UL 1164 |
| Product type | Single-core PTFE-insulated appliance wiring material (AWM) |
| Rated voltage | 300 V AC |
| Temperature rating | 150°C |
| Conductor | Silver-plated copper |
| Insulation | Extruded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
| Nominal insulation wall | 0.013 in (0.33 mm) |
| Conductor-size range | 10–32 AWG |
| Referenced standard | UL Style 1164 under UL 758 Appliance Wiring Material |
| Typical use | Internal wiring of electronic equipment and appliances |
Application Scenarios
The thin PTFE wall helps engineers route conductors through compact spaces near controlled heat sources. For example, evaluation areas include internal wiring for industrial heating appliances, laboratory ovens, electrical cooking equipment, lighting assemblies, instruments, control devices and other electronic equipment. However, the finished equipment design, terminals, creepage and clearance, current loading and local regulatory requirements must still be assessed as a complete system.
In addition, explore more industrial cable applications or use TEBAOFLEX custom cable services when the project requires specific conductor construction, colour, identification or documentation.
Size Selection Overview
First, select the conductor size from the documented 10–32 AWG range. Then, confirm whether the selected size requires a solid or stranded silver-plated copper conductor.
- 10–16 AWG: For example, the supplied reference lists stranded constructions for these larger conductor sizes.
- 18–20 AWG: In addition, the available construction changes by size, so confirm the required strand count before ordering.
- 22–24 AWG: Similarly, solid and stranded options are listed for these mid-range sizes.
- 26–28 AWG: Meanwhile, both conductor form and finished diameter should be checked against routing space and termination requirements.
- 30–32 AWG: Finally, the supplied reference lists seven-strand constructions for these smaller conductor sizes.
However, nominal diameter, weight and maximum conductor resistance vary with the exact AWG and stranding. Therefore, request the size-specific construction table and manufacturing tolerances with the final quotation or datasheet.
How to Specify the Wire for a Quotation
First, provide the UL style, AWG size, solid or stranded conductor requirement, insulation colour, printed marking, order quantity and intended equipment. Then, include the expected ambient and conductor temperature, routing space, terminal type and any chemical or oil exposure. For current-loading decisions, use the project conditions together with the AWG and current-rating guide; conductor size must not be selected from AWG alone.
Next, if third-party approval evidence or test documentation is mandatory, identify the required file number, market and end-equipment standard before ordering. Review TEBAOFLEX cable certifications, test reports and laboratory support and request project-specific confirmation rather than assuming that one approval covers every configuration.
Request a Quote
Finally, send your required AWG size, stranding, colour, marking, quantity, application and delivery destination to the TEBAOFLEX technical team for a quotation. We will review the requested construction and documentation before confirming supply.
Technical reference: UL iQ Appliance Wiring Material Style 1164. Reference data and website content reviewed September 2026.
