PTFE 22 AWG Hook Up Wire
There are three strong price drivers for PTFE wire which are copper, silver and PTFE compound that each affect the price of PTFE hook up wire. Copper and silver are both commodities traded on the NYSE which will change the price daily making it difficult for suppliers to price their high temperature wire. PTFE started to increase in cost due to a large plant in Japan that was affected by an earthquake a few years ago.
PTFE 22 AWG hook up wire will not have a set price which you will quickly find out as you start you search. A supplier of PTFE wire could have bought their inventory within the last 6 months which means their cost could have been up to 15% lower or higher depending, literally, on the day they bought it. Copper could have been high on that particular day, silver could’ve been high and the demand for PTFE compound has been rising as well.
Copper is the first component in PTFE hook up wire because the strands are manufactured with copper as the conductor of electricity. Copper jumped in price about 3 years ago and has steadily increased since then. If the price of copper-per-pound goes up then it raises the price suppliers will have to pay for it. If copper goes up 10% the price of the wire will not go up 10% because there are other factors such as silver and insulation compounds.
Silver is the second factor to consider when buying PTFE wire. Silver is used to coat the copper to help limit corrosion and to help the conductivity of the wire. Since silver is a better conductor of electricity the added silver will make a clearer connection than the bare copper without silver. PTFE insulation is used for higher temperature applications which can corrode the copper so the silver helps limit that.
A common type of PTFE compound is a brand name called TEFLON®. TEFLON® is a group of elements used in PTFE insulation that help it withstand high temperatures. It also helps create a non-stick outer insulation which you’ll notice when you handle it. It has a slippery feeling almost as if it were wet.
Speak to your wire and cable supplier about 22 AWG hook up wire to make sure that PTFE wire is right for you. It can be very expensive, as explained, compared to a basic PVC hook up wire used in appliances, electronics and wire harness assemblies.
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