Why machine use enameled wire? Do enameled prevent any short circuit current in the machine ?

Question

Why machine use enameled wire? Do enameled prevent any short circuit current in the machine ?

Answer 1

the enameled wire can be wound tighter than plastic insulation. the enamel is an insultor and his a very high breakdown voltage. it is also flexible enough to be mechanically wound onto cores.

not just transformers and motors, but hard drives and speakers use enameled wire.