High Performance Wire and Cable
SPEC 55
9-10 Catalog 1654025 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for USA: 1-800-522-6752 South America: 55-11-3611-1514
Revised 12-04 and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. Canada: 1-905-470-4425 Japan: 81-44-900-5102
specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject Mexico: 01-800-733-8926 Singapore: 65-4866-151
www.tycoelectronics.com are U.S. equivalents. to change. C. America: 52-55-5-729-0425 UK: 44-1793-528171
Applications
SPEC 55 wire is insulated
with modified radiation
cross-linked ETFE polymer.
It has a temperaturerating
of -65°C to 200°C [-85°F to
392°F] continuous using a
silver plated copper con-
ductor,and combines the
easy handling of a flexible
wire with excellent scrape
abrasion and cut-through
characteristics.
The dual wall airframe con-
struction of SPEC 55 wireis
currently used on numerous
aircraft programs. It has a
choice of two total wall
thicknesses, 0.25 [.010]
(55A08XX 10 mil) and 0.2
[.008] (55A02XX 8 mil).
Both have a contrasting
core color to act as a dam-
age indicator. Chosen for its
balance of properties,
SPEC 55 wire has outstand-
ing resistance to chemicals
and solvents, excellent
electrical arc track resist-
ance, and is not susceptible
to UV and moisturedegra-
dation. Single wall equip-
ment wire constructions
are available in 0.10 [.004]
(55/03XX 4 mil) and 0.15
[.006] (6 mil) wall thicknesses
for use inside black boxes
where flexibility and solder-
iron resistance make it a
wirewhich is veryeasy to
install reliably.
Both single and dual wall
insulated wires are available
in twisted pairs, triples, etc.,
and as shielded and jacket-
ed cables.
Physical Characteristics
Size and Weight
SPEC 55 wire provides one
of the most comprehensive
wiring product ranges for
aerospace users, with a
wide choice of conductor
sizes and insulation wall
thicknesses.The dual wall
airframe wire has an insula-
tion wall thickness of either
0.2 [.008] or 0.25 [.010] for
robustness in unprotected
harnesses and has excel-
lent wire to wire abrasion
properties.
The single wall equipment
wirehas a 0.15 [.006] wall
thickness for use inside
equipment and protected
harnesses. For high density,
interconnect wiring, the 450
volt 55M041X series of
equipment wirehas a nomi-
nal 0.1 [.004] wall and pro-
vides considerable weight
and size savings over other
comparable wires.
Handling
The excellent flexibility
and handleability makes
SPEC 55 the ideal wire to
install, both in new aircraft
and equipment and for
maintenance purposes. The
wire is easily stripped with
conventional tooling. The
insulation is readily marked
by hot stamp, ink jet or laser,
and can be potted without
pre-etching.
SPEC 55PC Wire and Cable
Insulation System
This product was originally
developed to meet Boeing’s
material standard BMS13-
48 for the 777 airliner.
SPEC 55PC provides light-
weight, compact insulation
that matches the proven
performance of our
SPEC 55 wire. Today, 55PC
is specified and utilized on
the majority of aerospace
platforms worldwide.
Tyco Electronics’ rigorous,
statistical-process-con-
trolled manufacturing has
produced Raychem wiring
that is rugged and versatile
enough for a wide range of
commercial and defense
aerospace applications,
including electronic hook-
ups in harsh, open airframe
environments.
SPEC 55PC wire and cable
systems featurean 8-mil air-
frame wire that is lighter and
smaller than typical 10-mil
wire, with little reduction in
key mechanical perform-
ance features. SPEC 55PC
wireoffers flame resistance
superior to FAA standards
and also resists scrape
abrasion, notch, propaga-
tion, cut-through, and
electrical arc tracking.
nMeets Boeing material
standard BMS 13-48.
nExceeds FAR 25 test
requirements for flame
resistance and smoke
density.
Product Facts
nResistant to electrical arc
tracking in wet or dry
conditions
nSingle or dual wall
constructions
nSmall size, ultra light weight
nExceptional chemical
resistance
n-65°C to 200°C [-85°F to
392°F]
Available in:
Americas n
Europe n
Asia Pacific n