SPEC 45260

FLEXTOR™ CU 600V PVC-Nylon Insulation PVC Jacket. THHN/THWN-2

Type TC-ER Power Cable Flexible 600Volt Four Conductor Copper, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer insulation THHN Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Green Insulated CU Ground

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class C compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with nylon layer Type THHN/THWN. Colors: Gray, Brown, Orange, Yellow.
  3. Grounding Conductor:Green insulated THHN Class C compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  4. Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
  5. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape for cable sizes larger than 2 AWG
  6. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER flexible power cables are made with class C copper stranding for extra flexibilty suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 75°C in wet locations and 90°C in dry locations, 105°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • ICEA T-33-655/MIL-C-24643 Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Polymeric Jackets
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 Btu/hr) and ICEA T-29-520 - (210,000 Btu/hr)
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessGroundJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilNo. x AWGmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    TBA8190.143351 x 10600.647237346
    TBA6190.179351 x 8600.734378506
    TBA4190.226501 x 8800.960571800
    6436972190.286401 x 6801.1589091243
    TBA1370.333601 x 6801.26811231464
    TBA1/0370.373601 x 6801.36513951768
    TBA2/0370.420601 x 6801.47817392148
    TBA3/0370.471601 x 4801.60222212669
    TBA4/0370.529601 x 41101.80227653364
    TBA250610.575701 x 41101.96232453942
    TBA350610.681701 x 31102.21845265328
    TBA500610.814701 x 21102.54064377370
    TBA750910.998801 x 11403.094960710988
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    † Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition - Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F) and adjusted to 80% per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°C†Allowable Ampacity At 75°C†Allowable Ampacity At 90°C†
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    TBA82.55280.6530.7860.052324044
    TBA62.98390.4110.4950.051445260
    TBA43.813350.2580.3100.048566876
    64369725.721230.1620.1950.0457692104
    TBA16.326780.1280.1540.04688104116
    TBA1/06.833790.1020.1220.044100120136
    TBA2/07.342590.0810.0970.043116140156
    TBA3/08.053690.0640.0780.042132160180
    TBA4/09.067710.0510.0620.041156184208
    TBA2509.880000.0430.0530.041172204232
    TBA35013.3112000.0310.0390.040208248280
    TBA50015.2160000.0220.0290.039256304344
    TBA75018.5240000.0140.0220.038320380428
    † Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition - Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F) and adjusted to 80% per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

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