Re: Is there any correlation between VW-1 wire and UL 94 V-1 ?

Hi Terry, To answer your question bluntly, NO, there is no correlation between VW-1 and UL94V-1,HF-1, etc. The VW-1 rating is a flame test and rating performed on wire and cable constructions only. The combination of the wire, plus any insulstion, jacket, shielding, or taping, and coloring, is t

RE: Is there any correlation between VW-1 wire and UL 94 V-1 ?

Terry, If you step back in the list it specifically allows "openings in the bottom of any size under: PVC, TFE, PTFE, FEP and neoprene insulated conductors and their connectors" Best Regards, Jody Leber jle...@ustech-lab.com http://www.ustech-lab.com U. S. Technologies 3505 Francis Circle Al

RE: Is there any correlation between VW-1 wire and UL 94 V-1 ?

VW stands for 'Vertical Wire' test. This applies to wires only. It is however, the best class. 94 V series is the UL 94 standard, Vertical positioning of the test sample. V-0 is the best rating. John A. Juhasz Product Qualification & Compliance Engr. Fiber Options, Inc. 80 Orville Dr. Suite 102