AWG Size (Conductor Thickness) | High-power industrial heaters | Our Advanced: 10 AWG (5.26mm² ▲▲▲) Industry: 12 AWG (3.31mm²) | Handles 40A+ currents (IEC 60228) for heavy-duty heating systems | Bulky, harder to bend; higher material cost |
| Residential space heaters | Our Base: 14 AWG (1.65mm²) Industry: 14 AWG (1.65mm²) | Matches standard residential requirements (ASTM B3) | Limited to 15A (IEC 60228) – insufficient for high-power setups |
Conductor Material | Corrosive environments (e.g., coastal) | Our Advanced: Tinned Copper (ASTM B30 ▲) Industry: Plain Copper | Resists oxidation for 10+ years (ASTM B117 salt spray test) | Slightly higher resistance (0.017Ω/km vs 0.016Ω/km for plain copper) |
| General indoor heating | Our Base: Copper (ASTM B3) Industry: Copper (ASTM B3) | Cost-effective, high conductivity (58 MS/m) | Susceptible to oxidation over time in humid conditions |
Insulation Material | High-temperature industrial ovens | Ours: Silicone (UL 1581 ▲▲) Industry: PVC (up to 105°C) | Withstands 250°C continuous (IEC 60216) – ideal for furnace wiring | Stiffer at low temps; 20% higher cost than PVC |
| Standard residential heating | Ours: Silicone (UL 1581) Industry: PVC (up to 105°C) | Same as above but over-engineered for lower-heat scenarios | Less flexible than PVC for tight spaces |
Voltage Rating | High-voltage industrial setups | Ours: 600V (UL 44) ▲▲▲ Industry: 300V (IEC 60245) | Safe for 600V systems (IEC 60245) – handles industrial heater surges | Requires thicker insulation, increasing cable diameter |
Flexibility (Stranded Design) | Portable heaters or frequent relocations | Ours: Stranded (7x0.3mm ▲) Industry: Solid core | 30% more bendable (IEC 60228) – reduces break risk during movement | Higher cost due to complex stranding工艺 |
Temperature Resistance | Outdoor heaters in extreme climates | Ours: -50°C to 250°C (UL 758 ▲) Industry: -20°C to 105°C | Operates in Arctic conditions (ASTM G76) | Requires thicker jackets, adding bulk |