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°C - WET OR DRY 2000V OIL RESISTANT 60°C SUN RES. {UL} P-136-35-MSHA - AIW{TM} E172226 --- 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 | Ground Check Size | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Jacket Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | No. x AWG | AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| 558166 | 2/0 | 3 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 2 x 4 | 1x8 | 215 | 1.704 | 2519 | BK |
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 |
| 2/0 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 8.5 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.000
Updated On: July 3, 2024, 9:53 p.m. UTC
