Improved aluminum magnet wires for power & distribution transformers

The competitive pressures present in to days transformer market require that magnet wires offer economic advantages without a sacrifice in performance levels. Aluminum magnet wire by utilizing the economics offered by the use of aluminum as the conductor metal appears to satisfy these needs. In order to meet the ever increasing demands placed on magnet wires in transformer applications, however, increased performance capabilities are desired. Accordingly, the Anaconda Wire & Cable Company has developed a new aluminum designated as HYTEK 20 which equals the performance levels of EC aluminum and in addition offers a substantial increase in yield and tensile strength properties. This combination produces an overall improved aluminum magnet wire with a higher performance level than offered by EC aluminum.