(一)What is magnet wire?
It is a type of wire that is based on a metallic conductor covered with a special insulating varnish. Commonly used metal materials include copper, aluminum, etc., while the insulating varnish protects the conductor and provides insulation.
(二)Application areas of magnet wire
Magnet wire is widely used in electrical equipment such as motors, transformers and coils. Its excellent insulating and conductive properties make it an indispensable part of electronic products.
(三)Market Size and Growth Trend of Enameled Wire
With the continuous development of the electronics industry, the market size of magnet wire continues to expand. The growth in market demand has also pushed up the production volume, showing a steady growth trend.
To summarize, we already know what magnet wire is, the application areas of enameled wire as well as market size and future trends.now,we can know how to make magnet wire.It is usually divided into the following key steps:
- Material Selection
Enameled wires are usually fabricated using high purity metal materials, such as copper or aluminum, to ensure their conductivity and stability. Selecting the right metal material is the first step in the production of enameled wire.
- Metal drawing
The selected metal material is firstly drawn, whereby the metal blank is mechanically drawn or extruded into the required wire diameter and size for the subsequent coating process.
- Coating with insulating varnish
After drawing, the wire is coated with a special insulating varnish. This insulating varnish, usually polyamide, polyacetate, PTFE, etc., provides good insulation and abrasion resistance and protects the metal conductor from the external environment.
- Baking and curing
The wire coated with the insulating varnish will go through a baking process to cure the insulating layer to ensure full bonding and durability of the varnish to the metal surface.
- Winding and Packaging
The coated and cured enameled wires are wound on reels or spools, which are packaged and labeled according to the customer’s requirements for transportation and use.
- Quality inspection
Quality inspection is required during the production of enameled wire, including appearance inspection, insulation strength test, conductivity test, etc. to ensure that the product meets the standard requirements.
The production of enameled wire requires a high degree of technology and sophisticated equipment, and manufacturers usually need to have rich experience and advanced production processes in order to produce high quality enameled wire products.
We can also know something aout the magnet.
For example the Specifications,Features,Bare Wire Diameter Range,Outer Diameter of Magnet Wire.
1).Specifications
Selecting magnet wire requires an analysis of specifications and features. Insulation type is an important parameter to consider. Choices include products that use a polyvinyl formal resin, polyimide resin, or polyamide resin; polyurethane base insulation enamel; or film insulation with a modified polyester basecoat and nylon topcoat. Magnet wire may also be insulated with a polyester resin or internal lubricating film. Most products are single-coated, but double-coated magnet wire is also commonly available. Other product specifications for magnet wire include thermal class and size range. Examples include class 1 magnet wire (heavy build) and class 2 magnet wire (single build).
2).Features
Magnet wire may be coated with a smooth surface so that products can be more easily wound with automated machinery. In addition to windability, magnet wire features include resistance to hydrolysis (an important consideration for use in hermetic systems), abrasion and chemical resistance, and resistance to common solvents. Magnet wire may also provide heat-shock resistance and burnout resistance, as well as excellent dielectric properties.
3).Bare Wire Diameter Range
Elektrisola specializes in fine magnet wire diameters, starting with 0.008 mm (8 microns), and going up to a diameter of 0.50 mm. Beside the standardized diameters a big variety of special diameters is produced according to customer’s specification. Bare wire tolerances are very important in magnet wire as they have direct impact on the resistance what again determines the variance of the final coil resistance.
4).Outer Diameter of Magnet Wire
International standards like IEC group magnet wires according to ranges of specific outer diameters. IEC groups the insulation in Grade 1, 2, or 3, NEMA in single, heavy, or triple, and JIS in class 0, 1, 2, or 3. The tolerances in these standards can be further restricted if necessary to design and optimize the wound coils and final products.