UL 5335 — The 600V Power Class in the 450°C Mica Family
The 450°C mica wire family spans three Styles produced by CableApex under UL File E333030, each with different voltage and AWG coverage. UL 5335 is the 600V power-class option:
| Style | Temperature | Voltage | AWG Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL 5128 | 450°C | 300V AC | 24-4 AWG |
| UL 5334 | 450°C | 300V AC | 24-4 AWG |
| UL 5335 | 450°C | 600V AC | 22-4/0 AWG |
For German engineers searching UL 5335 450C 600V Mica Draht Deutschland, the Style fills a specific application requirement: extreme high temperature combined with power-class voltage. Applications combining 480V three-phase supply with sustained operating temperatures of 200-400°C are uncommon but real — and UL 5335 is the UL Recognized Style for such applications.
Mica Tape Wall Thickness Scales with AWG
The 600V voltage rating requires thicker mica insulation than the 300V variants. UL 5335 specifies graduated mica thickness:
- 22-12 AWG: 23 mils mica + 5 mils glass braid
- 11-4 AWG: 27 mils mica + 10 mils glass braid
- 2-4/0 AWG: 32 mils mica + 15 mils glass braid
Compared to UL 5128 (15 mils mica for 24-12 AWG range), UL 5335’s 23 mils mica wall at the same gauge range provides 53% more dielectric thickness for the higher 600V voltage rating.
Applications for 600V / 450°C Mica Wire
The combination of power-class voltage and extreme temperature serves niche but important industrial applications:
High-power industrial furnace main feeds — Large heat treatment furnaces with 480V three-phase main supply at 50-200A class, where the wire must route through high-temperature equipment zones from the external supply disconnect to the internal heating element distribution.
Glass production equipment main heating circuits — Glass tempering and annealing furnace heating circuits at 480V three-phase, where the wire connects to heating elements operating at sustained 300-450°C zones inside the equipment.
Industrial boiler high-temperature instrumentation power — Power feeds for control instruments and motor-operated valves mounted inside high-temperature boiler equipment compartments.
Aerospace ground support equipment — Heat exchanger and engine test equipment internal wiring where extreme temperatures meet industrial power voltage levels.
Optional Constructions
UL 5335 listing includes two optional construction features:
Multi-conductor assembly — Two or more conductors cabled together (max 1.500 inch overall diameter) with mica glass binder and optional overall treated glass braid. Useful for high-temperature applications requiring multiple power conductors in a single cable run.
Type A Nickel or nickel-coated shield — 36-30 AWG nickel or 27% minimum nickel-coated copper strands, applied as a shield. Provides EMI shielding for the 600V power circuit and additional mechanical robustness in harsh installations.
UL 5335 Specifications
| Parameter | Value (per UL Subject 758) |
|---|---|
| UL Style | AWM 5335 |
| UL File Number | E333030 (Follow-Up Service) |
| AWG Range | 22 AWG – 4/0 AWG (solid or stranded for 22-8 AWG; stranded only above 8 AWG) |
| Voltage Rating | 600V AC |
| Temperature Rating | 450°C continuous |
| Insulation | Mica with glass braid |
| Mica Wall (22-12 AWG) | 23 mils (0.58 mm) min average |
| Mica Wall (11-4 AWG) | 27 mils (0.69 mm) min average |
| Mica Wall (2-4/0 AWG) | 32 mils (0.81 mm) min average |
| Glass Braid (22-12 AWG) | 5 mils min average — silicone varnish or TFE finish |
| Glass Braid (11-4 AWG) | 10 mils min average |
| Glass Braid (3-4/0 AWG) | 15 mils min average |
| Optional Assembly | Multi-conductor, max 1.500 inch O.D., with mica glass binder |
| Optional Shield | 36-30 AWG Type A Nickel or 27% min nickel-coated copper, or nickel-chromium-iron, or stainless steel 304 |
| Flame Rating | Horizontal Flame per UL Subject 758 |
| Designated Use | Internal Wiring where protected from mechanical abuse |
| Compliance | UL Subject 758 (AWM), RoHS, REACH |
| Marking | CableApex · UL AWM 5335 · AWG · 600V · 450°C · E333030 |
Engineering Notes from CableApex
- “When do I need UL 5335 600V vs UL 5128/5334 300V?” The decision is purely about circuit voltage. If your application’s continuous voltage exceeds 300V, UL 5335 is the required specification. Common scenarios: 480V three-phase main feeds (line-to-line 480V exceeds 300V rating), 277V single-phase lighting (line-to-neutral 277V is below 300V, but line-to-line 480V matters for routing safety), 600V industrial supply (clearly requires 600V wire). For 120V or 240V residential/light-commercial supply, UL 5128 or UL 5334 at 300V are sufficient and lower cost.
- “Termination considerations for 4/0 AWG UL 5335?” 4/0 AWG mica wire termination requires specialty compression lugs designed for stranded copper at this gauge. The mica insulation must be stripped without crushing or shearing the layered structure — typically requiring specialty stripping techniques rather than standard wire strippers. For first installations, factory-terminated cable assemblies with pre-installed compression lugs may be more reliable than field termination. CableApex can provide pre-terminated UL 5335 cable assemblies for specific OEM applications.
- “Multi-conductor UL 5335 vs single conductors for 480V three-phase feed?” Multi-conductor cable assembly (3 conductors + ground) provides routing simplification and ensures consistent thermal exposure across all phases of the three-phase supply. The trade-off is higher per-meter cost than single conductors and less flexibility for field modifications. For OEM-fabricated equipment installations, multi-conductor is often the better choice; for field installations or service-replaceable applications, single conductors may be preferred.
MOQ, Packaging & Shipping
MOQ varies by AWG, optional construction, and production schedule. Standard packaging: spools or reels per customer specification, with larger spools required for heavier gauges. Export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CCPIT), Bill of Lading, UL Recognition reference letter (File No. E333030), RoHS Declaration, REACH SVHC Declaration, MSDS. HS Code: 8544.49. CIF Hamburg or Rotterdam, transit time 25–30 days from Shanghai or Ningbo origin port.
Related UL Mica Styles
UL 5335 buyers commonly cross-reference: UL 5128 (450°C / 300V mica tape + glass braid, 24-4 AWG — 300V alternative), UL 5334 (450°C / 300V composite mica + glass braid, 24-4 AWG — 300V composite construction), UL 5107 (200°C or 450°C / 600V mica + glass braid, 26-550 kcmil — wider AWG up to 550 kcmil), and UL 5476 (450°C / 600V mica + glass braid, 30-4/0 AWG — newer alternative with extended AWG range to 30 AWG).







