Table
Insulation Types: Temperature and Location
Insulation Types: Temperature and Location lookup table with assumptions and boundary notes.
Scope
Insulation marking planning only. It does not choose conductor ampacity, raceway, cable assembly, or installation method.
Lookup table
Compare common conductor insulation labels by temperature and wet-location lookup meaning.
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| Insulation or cable label | Temp rating (C) | Wet location? | Typical product context | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T90 Nylon | 90 | No | Single conductor building wire | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| TW75 | 75 | Yes | Thermoplastic wet-location conductor lookup | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| RW90 | 90 | Yes | XLPE building wire product family | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| NMD90 | 90 | No | Non-metallic dry-location cable assembly | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| AC90 | 90 | No | Armoured cable assembly | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| ACWU90 | 90 | Yes | Jacketed armoured cable assembly | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
| TECK90 | 90 | Yes | Jacketed armoured power cable family | Label meaning only; product markings and project conditions govern suitability |
Notes
- Check table values for preliminary lookup and arithmetic checks only.
- Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.