First of all, we need to know what are these two cables standing for. Why the THHN CABLE & THWN CABLE different from the normal PVC CABLE, such as the THW CABLE, XLPE CABLE.
The full name of the THHN CABLE is Thermoplastic High Heat-resistance Nylon coated Cable. From the name, we can find that the cables are also thermoplastic type. Also, the construction of the cable is Copper/ PVC / Nylon. The conductor of the cable is full copper material. But sometimes, clients want to decrease the costs, they will require the Aluminum conductor. It will cheaper and lighter that the copper conductor. However, the performance is not so good as the full copper one. The insulation of the THHN CABLE or THWN CABLE is PVC. The insulation is made by thermoplastic, so it’s rather flexible and durable. For the sheath, there’s a layer of Nylon. To keep the good performance in the dry and wet areas.
Second, the places or temperature that will use the THHN CABLE & THWN CABLE. If you check the market of the cables, you will find that people in the typical area would like to buy the THHN CABLE & THWN CABLE. Because of the whether. It’s hot and dry in some areas, like the desert area. With the high heat temperature, the requirement of the cables must be heat resistance. So the Nylon Coated will be helpful. Nylon sheath can anti high temperature, oil erosion, and be well performance in water proof. Also, the Nylon sheath is stronger and durable than the PVC sheath. It's like the protection of the PVC sheath.
Third, with the good performance, THHN CABLE is still in the good price. If you are interested in the THHN CABLE, please contact us, JZD CABLE. We will quote you the best price and give you the best package solution to reduct your cost. For market requirements, we can also produce in different color and the sizes from 0.75mm² to 750mm². More details, please contact us for a quotation.