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:
XXX AWG 3/C TYPE G-GC PORTABLE POWER CABLE 90{D}C - WET OR DRY 2000V OIL RESISTANT 60{D}C SUN RES. {UL} P-136-35-MSHA - AIW{TM} E172226 MASTER-DESIGN --- c{UL} FT1/FT5 (-40{D}C)
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground Size | Ground Check Size | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | AWG | AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | |
| 570103 | 10 | 3 | 104 | 0.125 | 60 | 2 x 12 | 1 x 12 | 120 | 0.788 | 408 |
| 560537 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 1 x 10 | 145 | 0.980 | 655 |
| 558168 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 1 x 10 | 145 | 1.055 | 815 |
| 558169 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 2 x 8 | 1 x 10 | 130 | 1.172 | 1116 |
| 558170 | 2 | 3 | 168 | 0.290 | 60 | 2 x 7 | 1 x 10 | 165 | 1.289 | 1405 |
| 570098 | 1 | 3 | 224 | 0.300 | 80 | 2 x 6 | 1 x 8 | 145 | 1.455 | 1733 |
| 558165 | 1/0 | 3 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 2 x 5 | 1 x 8 | 185 | 1.660 | 2096 |
| 558166 | 2/0 | 3 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 2 x 4 | 1 x 8 | 165 | 1.690 | 2496 |
| 560065 | 3/0 | 3 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 2 x 3 | 1 x 8 | 205 | 1.830 | 3015 |
| 558167 | 4/0 | 3 | 532 | 0.530 | 80 | 2 x 2 | 1 x 8 | 175 | 1.970 | 3710 |
| 570239 | 250 | 3 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 2 x 1 | 1 x 8 | 260 | 2.284 | 4691 |
| 559281 | 350 | 3 | 855 | 0.670 | 95 | 2 x 1/0 | 1 x 8 | 330 | 2.681 | 6135 |
| 570243 | 500 | 3 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 2 x 3/0 | 1 x 8 | 290 | 2.891 | 8028 |
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
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | 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 | No. | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| 570103 | 10 | 3 | 1.081 | 1.302 | 0.050 | 3.1 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 560537 | 8 | 3 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 3.9 | 48 | 57 | 65 |
| 558168 | 6 | 3 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 5.2 | 63 | 77 | 87 |
| 558169 | 4 | 3 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 5.8 | 84 | 101 | 114 |
| 558170 | 2 | 3 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 6.4 | 112 | 133 | 152 |
| 570098 | 1 | 3 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 7.2 | 131 | 156 | 177 |
| 558165 | 1/0 | 3 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 8.3 | 151 | 181 | 205 |
| 558166 | 2/0 | 3 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 8.4 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
| 560065 | 3/0 | 3 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 9.1 | 201 | 241 | 274 |
| 558167 | 4/0 | 3 | 0.055 | 0.067 | 0.041 | 9.8 | 232 | 277 | 316 |
| 570239 | 250 | 3 | 0.047 | 0.057 | 0.041 | 13.7 | 259 | 310 | 352 |
| 559281 | 350 | 3 | 0.033 | 0.042 | 0 | 16 | 318 | 381 | 433 |
| 570243 | 500 | 3 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 17.3 | 392 | 470 | 536 |
† Ampacity based on NEC 400.5(A)(2) and is for a single isolated cable in air operated at an ambient temperature of 30°C connected to utilization equipment so that only three conductors are current-carrying.
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