Lead Wire Choices
Standard Leadwires are furnished with 20 gauge conductors unless otherwise noted below. Many other gauge sizes and constructions are available. Consult factory for ordering information.
| Order Symbol |
Conductor Type |
Insulation Type
Individual Conductors/Overall |
Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature |
Abrasion Resistance |
Moisture Resistance |
Available in
ANSI Types |
| G1 |
Solid |
Fiberglass/Fiberglass |
950ºF |
Fiar |
Good |
J, K, T E, S & R |
| G1S |
Stranded |
Fiberglass/Fiberglass |
950ºF |
Fair |
Good |
J & K |
| P1 |
Solid |
PVC/PVC |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JK, KX, TX & EX |
| P1S |
Stranded |
PVC/PVC |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JX & KX |
| P4 |
Solid |
PVC/PVC, twidted pair with aluminum backed tape shield & drain wire |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JX, KX, TX & EX |
| P4D |
Solid |
Same as P4 except 2 pair under a single PVC jacket. For use on dual element assemblies. |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JX & KX |
| P5S |
18 Ga. Stranded |
PVC/PVC, twisted metallic overbraid shield under overall PVC jacket. |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JX, KX & EX |
| P5D |
18 ga. Stranded |
Same as P5S except 2 pair under a single PVC jacket. For use on dual element assemblies. |
221ºF |
Good |
Excellent |
JX, KX & EX |
| K1 |
Solid |
Kapton/Kapton |
600ºF |
Excellent |
Excellent |
J & K |
| T1 |
Stranded |
Kapton/Kapton |
600ºF |
Excellent |
Excellent |
J & K |
| T6 |
17 ga. Stranded |
Teflon/Fiberglass with an overall clear Teflon jacket |
400ºF |
Very Good |
Excellent |
JK, KX & TX |
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