SPEC 44140
3/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type G-GC 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, red
- Ground Check:One insulated, bare, soft drawn, annealed, rope stranded, flexible lay copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Ground Conductors:Two insulated, bare, soft drawn, annealed, rope stranded, flexible lay copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Fillers:Paper 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-GC 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:
SOUTHWIRE(R) ROYAL(R) XXX AWG (XX.XXmm2) 3/C TYPE G-GC PORTABLE POWER CABLE E172226 (UL) 2000V 90C DRY 90C WET OIL RESISTANT 60(D)C SUN RES -- 156205 CSA TYPE G-GC 2000V -40C FT1 FT5 P-07-KA110009-MSHA (MADE IN USA)
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Ground Check Size | Ground Check Insulation Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Jacket Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | No. x AWG | AWG | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| 570103 | 10 | 3 | 104 | 0.125 | 60 | 2 x 12 | 12 | 1x12 | 130 | 0.805 | 427 | BK |
| 560537 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 10 | 1x10 | 170 | 0.966 | 649 | BK |
| 558168 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 10 | 1x10 | 170 | 1.042 | 810 | BK |
| 558169 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 2 x 8 | 8 | 1x8 | 130 | 1.172 | 1097 | BK |
| 558170 | 2 | 3 | 168 | 0.291 | 60 | 2 x 7 | 8 | 1x8 | 160 | 1.301 | 1374 | BK |
| 570098 | 1 | 3 | 224 | 0.3 | 80 | 2 x 6 | 8 | 1x8 | 155 | 1.481 | 1773 | BK |
| 558165 | 1/0 | 3 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 2 x 5 | 8 | 1x8 | 170 | 1.626 | 2034 | BK |
| 558166 | 2/0 | 3 | 324 | 0.4 | 80 | 2 x 4 | 8 | 1x8 | 210 | 1.722 | 2550 | BK |
| 560065 | 3/0 | 3 | 418 | 0.48 | 80 | 2 x 3 | 8 | 1x8 | 205 | 1.833 | 3029 | BK |
| 558167 | 4/0 | 3 | 532 | 0.53 | 80 | 2 x 2 | 8 | 1x8 | 200 | 1.975 | 3566 | BK |
| 570239 | 250 | 3 | 627 | 0.605 | 95 | 2 x 1 | 8 | 1x8 | 275 | 2.321 | 4696 | BK |
| 559281 | 350 | 3 | 893 | 0.67 | 95 | 2 x 1/0 | 8 | 1x8 | 350 | 2.615 | 6260 | BK |
| 570243 | 500 | 3 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 2 x 3/0 | 8 | 1x8 | 310 | 2.936 | 8204 | BK |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.
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 |
| 10 | 1.04 | 1.291 | 0.05 | 3.2 | 37 | 43 | 49 |
| 8 | 0.654 | 0.812 | 0.052 | 3.9 | 48 | 57 | 65 |
| 6 | 0.419 | 0.52 | 0.051 | 5.2 | 63 | 77 | 87 |
| 4 | 0.263 | 0.326 | 0.048 | 5.9 | 84 | 101 | 114 |
| 2 | 0.166 | 0.206 | 0.045 | 6.5 | 112 | 133 | 152 |
| 1 | 0.132 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 7.4 | 131 | 156 | 177 |
| 1/0 | 0.105 | 0.13 | 0.044 | 8.1 | 151 | 181 | 205 |
| 2/0 | 0.084 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 8.6 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
| 3/0 | 0.066 | 0.082 | 0.042 | 9.2 | 201 | 241 | 274 |
| 4/0 | 0.053 | 0.066 | 0.041 | 9.9 | 232 | 277 | 316 |
| 250 | 0.045 | 0.056 | 0.041 | 13.9 | 259 | 310 | 352 |
| 350 | 0.032 | 0.041 | 0.04 | 15.7 | 318 | 381 | 433 |
| 500 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 17.6 | 392 | 470 | 536 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: June 19, 2025, 7:23 p.m. UTC
