SPEC 44122
4/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type G Industrial Grade Cable 90°C. MSHA Approved
Flexible Copper conductors, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) insulation, Single Layer Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket
Construction:
- Conductor:Bare, soft drawn, annealed, flexible, rope-lay stranded copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Separator Tape:Non-conducting tape applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
- Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). Color coded black, white, blue, red for sizes #4/0 and smaller and black, white, red, orange for sizes over 250 kcmil
- Ground Conductors:Four insulated, bare, soft drawn, annealed, rope stranded, flexible lay copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Fillers:Jute fillers applied as needed to round the cable core
- Reinforcement Binder:Reinforcing binder with twine applied over the core
- Jacket:Black, flame resistant, thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
Applications and Features:
Southwire Type G cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications where equipment grounding is required per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water – ideal for submersible pumps, marine application. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Not for use as permanent building wiring. Meets FT-5 Flame Test. cUL Listed.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
2 AWG 4/C TYPE G PORTABLE POWER CABLE 90°C WET OR DRY 2000V OIL AND SUN RES (UL) P-136-35-MSHA AIWTM c(UL) FT1/FT5 (-40°C)
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | |
| 562078 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 4 x 12 | 145 | 0.985 | 629 |
| 571473 | 6 | 4 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 4 x 12 | 145 | 1.130 | 865 |
| 571365 | 4 | 4 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 4 x 10 | 175 | 1.222 | 1121 |
| 562081 | 2 | 4 | 168 | 0.290 | 60 | 4 x 9 | 205 | 1.479 | 1882 |
| 562083 | 1 | 4 | 224 | 0.300 | 80 | 4 x 8 | 145 | 1.591 | 2063 |
| 562084 | 1/0 | 4 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 4 x 7 | 155 | 1.755 | 2452 |
| 562085 | 2/0 | 4 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 4 x 6 | 155 | 1.930 | 3057 |
| 560066 | 3/0 | 4 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 4 x 5 | 155 | 2.048 | 3679 |
| 562086 | 4/0 | 4 | 532 | 0.530 | 80 | 4 x 4 | 155 | 2.175 | 4392 |
| 571407 | 250 | 4 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 4 x 3 | 270 | 2.527 | 5609 |
| 570260 | 350 | 4 | 893 | 0.670 | 95 | 4 x 2 | 270 | 2.972 | 8110 |
| 570261 | 500 | 4 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 4 x 1/0 | 325 | 3.230 | 10201 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity In Air 60°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp |
| 8 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 3.9 | 38 | 46 | 52 |
| 6 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 5.6 | 50 | 62 | 70 |
| 4 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 6.1 | 67 | 81 | 91 |
| 2 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 7.3 | 90 | 106 | 122 |
| 1 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 7.9 | 105 | 125 | 142 |
| 1/0 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 8.7 | 121 | 145 | 164 |
| 2/0 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 9.6 | 139 | 166 | 190 |
| 3/0 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 12.2 | 161 | 193 | 219 |
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 0.067 | 0.041 | 13.0 | 186 | 222 | 253 |
| 250 | 0.047 | 0.057 | 0.041 | 15.1 | 207 | 248 | 282 |
| 350 | 0.033 | 0.042 | 0.040 | 17.8 | 254 | 305 | 346 |
| 500 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 19.3 | 314 | 376 | 429 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: Oct. 27, 2023, 7:31 p.m. UTC
