Round Tray Cable, Multiple Conductors 8AWG to 500MCM

P.O. Box 24, Bay Head, New Jersey 08742, 732-892-8989, FAX: 732-892-0606
POWER CABLE
INSULATION: HIGH DIELECTRIC PVC
JACKET: PVC
SIZES: 8 – 500 MCM
UL LISTED TYPE TC 600 VOLTS
VW-1 RATED, 90°C DRY, 75° WET |
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SCOPE |
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This specification covers two, three and four conductor cables having VW-1 THHN/ THWN (PVC/Nylon) conductors with an overall polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacket, conforming to Article 318 “Cable Trays” and Article 340 “Power and Control Cable Type TC” of the 1981 National Electrical Code, and Subject 1277 of Underwriters Laboratories, inc. Meets the requirements of the 70,000 BTU “Cable Tray Propagation Test” per IEEE-383 and shows reserve capabilities by also passing the 210,000 BTU flame test. Rated 600 volts, 90°C dry and 75°C wet. |
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Use: |
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UL listed and OSHA acceptable. Recognized for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations and for installation in trays, wireways, troughs, channels, ducts, and conduit. Specifically approved for direct burial, wet or dry locations and outdoors in cable trays where a sunlight resistant rating is required. Designed to supply power to motors, or for connection to other power devices. Deep well submersible pump. |
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CONSTRUCTION: |
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Conductors: |
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Bare, soft annealed copper per ASTM B-3
SIZES 8 THROUGH 2 AWG
Concentric stranded, class B (7 strands)
ASTM B-8 and UL-83 table 4.1
SIZES 250 THROUGH 500MCM
Concentric stranded, class B (37 strands)
ASTM B-8 and UL-83 table 4.1 |
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Insulation: |
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HIGH DIELECTRIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
UL-83 table 13.1 (THWN 75°C)
UL-83 table 14.1 (THHN 90°C)
THICKNESS UL-83 table 21.5 |
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Insulation Armor: |
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NYLON UL-83 paragraph 35.1
THICKNESS UL-83 table 21.5 |
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Cable Assemble: |
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SIZES 8 THROUGH 4/0 AWG
Three or more conductors are assembled round with fillers as needed. A tape binder is applied over the assembly. Two conductors are assembled flat parallel (round, with fillers as needed, is available upon request.)
SIZES 250 THROUGH 500 MCM
Conductors are assembled round with fillers as needed. A tape binder is applied over the assembly. |
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Overall Jacket: |
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Polyvinyl chloride UL-62 part 22 class 12 Thickness specified herein |
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Color Code: |
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Black insulation with ICEA method 4 printed color code (See color code table on back.) |
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Markings: |
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Ink print on jacket “(size) AWG Type TC THHN or THWN cdrs. Sunlight Resistant 600V (UL) Direct Burial”. Indent print on other side of jacket “(number of conductors)” |
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Construction Options: |
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Consult factory for cable specifications with ground wire. |
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COLOR CODE:
Black insulation with ICEA Method 4 printed color code. |
COND.
NUMBER |
BASE
COLOR |
PRINTING |
1
2
3
4 |
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK |
1
2
3
4 |
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CONDUCTOR DATA: |
SIZE
(AWG OR
MCM) |
STRANDS
NO/OD
(INCHES) |
PVC
INSUL.
(INCHES) |
NYLON
ARMOR
(INCHES) |
APPROX.
OD
(INCHES) |
8
6
4 |
7/.0295
7/.0372
7/.0469 |
.030
.030
.040 |
.005
.006
.006 |
.224
.262
.335 |
2
1
1/0
2/0 |
7/.0591
19/.0664
19/.0745
19/.0837 |
.040
.050
.050
.050 |
.006
.007
.007
.007 |
.395
.460
.500
.545 |
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SIZE
(AWG OR
MCM) |
STRANDS
NO/OD
(INCHES) |
PVC
INSUL.
(INCHES) |
NYLON
ARMOR
(INCHES) |
APPROX.
OD
(INCHES) |
3.0
4.0
250 |
19/.0940
19/.1055
37/.0822 |
.050
.050
.060 |
.007
.007
.008 |
.600
.655
.730 |
300
350
400
500 |
37/.0900
37/.0973
37/.1040
37/.1162 |
.060
.060
.060
.060 |
.008
.008
.008
.008 |
.785
.835
.880
.965 |
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TO SPECIFY A SPECIFIC PART NUMBER ADD AWG, PLUS THE NUMBER OF
CONDUCTORS TO THE PART NUMBER.
FOR EXAMPLE: 3 CONDUCTORS, 8 AWG IS (P7267D)-8/3 |
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| SIZE |
NO OF COND. |
APPROX. OUTSIDE DIAMETER
(INCHES) |
OVERALL JACKET THICKNESS
(INCHES) |
APPROX. WEIGHT 1000 FT.
(POUNDS) |
8
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
.590 x .360
.590
.620
.680 |
60
60
60
60 |
180
216
283
352 |
6
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
.660 x .400
.660
.700
.770 |
60
60
60
60 |
255
299
400
506 |
4
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
.800 x .470
.800
.900
.990 |
60
60
80
80 |
419
434
653
828 |
2
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
.970 x .57
.970
1.030
1.130 |
80
80
80
80 |
587
676
948
1206 |
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| SIZE |
NO. OF COND. |
APPROX. OUTSIDE DIAMETER
(INCHES) |
OVERALL JACKET THICKNESS
(INCHES) |
APPROX. WEIGHT 1000 FT.
(POUNDS) |
1
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
1.10 x .64
1.100
1.100
1.170 |
80
80
80
80 |
789
833
1122
1562 |
1/0
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
1.18 x .68
1.180
1.250
1.380 |
80
80
80
80 |
957
1099
1436
1850 |
2/0
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
1.27 x .72
1.270
1.350
1.380 |
80
80
80
80 |
1141
1328
1750
2345 |
3/0
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
1.37 x .78
1.370
1.460
1.520 |
80
80
80
80 |
1384
1619
2120
2750 |
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| SIZE |
NO. OF COND. |
APPROX. OUTSIDE DIAMETER
(INCHES) |
OVERALL JACKET THICKNESS
(INCHES) |
APPROX. WEIGHT 1000 FT.
(POUNDS) |
4/0
AWG |
2 FL
2 RD
3
4 |
1.49 x .83
1.490
1.590
1.820 |
80
80
80
110 |
1691
1962
2610
3480 |
250
MCM |
2
3
4 |
1.459
1.556
1.784 |
110
110
110 |
2896
3190
4119 |
300
MCM |
2
3
4 |
1.595
1.762
1.948 |
110
110
110 |
2609
3919
5012 |
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| SIZE |
NO. OF COND. |
APPROX. OUTSIDE DIAMETER
(INCHES) |
OVERALL JACKET THICKNESS
(INCHES) |
APPROX. WEIGHT 1000 FT.
(POUNDS) |
300
MCM |
2
3
4 |
1.910
2.030
2.250 |
110
110
110 |
3200
4150
5530 |
400
MCM |
2
3
4 |
2.000
2.130
2.360 |
110
110
110 |
3308
4780
6278 |
500
MCM |
2
3
4 |
2.170
2.320
2.570 |
110
110
110 |
4029
5980
7668 |
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| The data listed above is approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |