• Temperature rating
-40
o
C to +200
o
C
• Excellent resistance to all
known automotive fluids
• Small size, light weight
Spec 55E
High temperature,
high performance
automotive wire
Spec 55E wire is insulated with a
modified radiation crosslinked
fluoropolymer. It has a temperature
rating of -40
°
C to +200
°
C continuous,
and combines the easy handling of a
flexible wire with excellent all round
performance.
The thin wall construction enables high
wiring densities to be achieved and
the high temperature rating enables
bundles to be routed through areas in
which conventional wires cannot be
used. Chosen for its balance of
properties, Spec 55E wire has
outstanding resistance to chemicals
and solvents.
The flame retarded flexible polymer is
easy to handle and install and can be
processed using standard lead
preparation equipment.
Ordering information
Conductor -
Bare Copper
Jacket -
Radiation Crosslinked
Fluoropolymer
Conductor
Stranding
(No x Dia)
mm
7x0.25
19x0.18
19x0.20
19x0.23
19x0.26
19x0.32
19x0.36
19x0.41
37x0.32
Diameter
(mm)
min
0.73
0.82
0.94
1.04
1.17
1.35
1.66
1.85
2.12
max
0.76
0.90
1.01
1.15
1.26
1.60
1.79
2.05
2.24
Insulated wire
Maximum
resistance
at 20°C
ohms/km
53.40
40.10
31.30
24.70
19.90
13.70
9.80
8.20
6.40
Diameter
(mm)
min
1.10
1.21
1.33
1.45
1.57
1.81
2.06
2.29
2.52
max
1.20
1.31
1.43
1.55
1.67
1.94
2.19
2.42
2.65
Maximum
weight
kg/km
4.41
7.00
7.13
8.65
10.61
16.40
20.29
26.23
30.49
Ordering description
55E0119-0.35-colour code
55E0119-0.50-colour code
55E0119-0.60-colour code
55E0119-0.75-colour code
55E0119-1.00-colour code
55E0119-1.50-colour code
55E0119-2.00-colour code
55E0119-2.50-colour code
55E0119-3.00-colour code
CSA
mm
2
0.35
0.50
0.60
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
Standard colours
Colour
Code
Colour
Code
Black
0
Green
5
Brown
1
Blue
6
Red
2
Violet
7
Pink
2L
Grey
8
Orange
3
White
9
Yellow
4
Spec 55E Automotive wire
Typical properties of 55E0119-1-00
Method
Operating temperature
Voltage
Insulation resistance
Relative thermal life
Abrasion
Brake fluid resistance
ASTM No 2 oil resistance
1N sulphuric acid
Petrol + 15% methanol
Diesel
Insulation strip force
Pressure test at
temperature
Cold bend
Flammability
Insulation shrinkage
ASTM D3032
ASTM D3032
BS2G 230 7N
0.225 mm radius
100°C 72 h
100°C 72 h
70°C 24 h
70°C 24 h
70°C 24 h
IEC 189-1
IEC 811-3-1
IEC 811-3-1
IEC 332-1
IEC 811-3-1
Typical value
-40°C to +200°C
50 V
100 M ohms for 1 km at 20°C
200°C 3000 h
> 50 cycles
< 5% swell
< 5% swell
< 5% swell
< 5% swell
< 5% swell
< 60 N
Pass at 200°C
Pass at -40°C
Pass vertical test
< 2% (200°C)
Specifications
Volkswagen VW 60306.
Conductors to DIN 72551.
Material Safety Data Sheet available on request.
55E Performance highlights
Suitable for direct routing through high temperature areas without use of additional protection
or heat-shields.
Minimal deterioration of performance due to exposure to fluids, and can be used in
applications where it is continually immersed.
Suitable for use in the coldest countries - the insulation will remain flexible and will resist
stone damage at low temperatures.
Tough enough to be used in harnesses without conventional secondary protection, giving
cost, size and weight savings.
Supplied in barrels (if required) for fast automatic handling and lead preparation using
standard equipment.
Raychem and Spec 55E are trademarks of Raychem Corporation.
All of the above information, including illustrations, is believed to be reliable. Users, however, should
independently evaluate the suitability of each product for their application. Raychem makes no warranties
as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and disclaims any liability regarding its use.
Raychem’s only obligations are those in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product and in
no case will Raychem be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising from the sale,
resale, use or misuse of the product. Raychem Specifications are subject to change without notice. In
addition Raychem reserves the right to make changes in materials or processing, without notification to the
Buyer, which do not affect compliance with any applicable specification.
Printed in UK
WC 95288
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