EXAR® Oil Resistant SFX is the superior flexible and heat-defying cable in its class. This innovative new irradiation cross-linked polyolefin insulation combines the oil resistance of EXAR 150 with the flexibility and rubber-like feel of SFX. You can count on the same thermal, size, toughness, and varnish release advantages of the original SFX, plus a UL approval for use in oil up to 60°C. SFX can now be the one lead wire you use for multiple applications and environments. EXAR® SFX is the ultimate lead wire value in the motor and transformer market.
- Highly Engineered Exar SFX-OR Irradiation Crosslinked Polyolefin
- Excellent Flexibility
- AWM, CL 1251 & 1503
- Won’t Melt, Creep or Flow
- “Best-In-Class” Varnish Resistance
- Excellent Flame, Oil and Chemical Resistance
- Thin OD Yet Tougher than Other Motor Leads
- “All-In-One” Performance: Flex + Temp + OD + Varnish
PERFORMANCE DATA VS. COMPETITIVE SAMPLE
| Champlain Cable EXAR® | Competitor | |
|---|---|---|
| UL Style: | 3271 / 3289 | 3271 / 3289 |
| CSA: | AWM CL 1503 / 1251 | Unknown. Not printed on wire or spool label which is required by CSA |
| Cross‐linking Method: | Irradiation | Unknown |
| Strip‐ability: | Good | Good |
| Oil Resistance: | UL rated to 60C | Unknown. Not printed on wire or spool label. |
| UL 2556, 7 days at 60C (Tensile and Elongation > 80%) | Pass | Fail (Tensile 73%) |
| UL 1581, 18hrs at 121C (Tensile and Elongation > 60%) | Pass | Fail (Tensile 43%) |
| Per ISO‐6722 (ref), 10 days at 100C, (<15% swell) | Pass | Fail (155% swell) |
| Heat‐Age Data: | ||
| Un‐Aged Baseline: | ||
| Tensile: | 2,746 psi | 2,794 psi |
| Elongation: | 360% | 454% |
| Aged 7‐days at 180C: | ||
| Tensile: | 2,979 psi | 1,192 psi |
| Elongation: | 344% | 20% |
| Retention in Tensile:(UL minimum = 80%) | 108% | 42.60% |
| Retention in Elongation:(UL minimum = 80%) | 96% | 4.4% |
| Abrasion Data: | ||
| Scrape Abrasion (per ISO‐6722) | 4,600 average cycles | 1,351 average cycles |
| Sandpaper Abrasion (per ISO‐6722) | 8,130 average cycles | 3,917 average cycles |
| Varnish Resistance (2): | Pass | Fail. Tears / cracks in insulation noted. |
| Cold Blend: | ‐50C Pass | ‐50C Pass |
| Dielectric Breakdown: | 36,000 Vrms | 28,000 Vrms |
| Manufacturing Location: | USA | Unknown / UL E‐File indicates Asia |
(1): 16awg sizes tested. UL 3271 / 3289 samples.
(2): 1 minute vacuum dip in polyester resin, 360F bake cure for 2.5hrs, 1x mandrel bend, visual check for cracks in insulation
Green = "Passes UL" and / or Superior Performance vs. Competitive sample
Red = "Fails UL" and / or Inferior Performance vs. Exar Oil Res SFX
Black = No noticible difference // N/A