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 | ||
| 570103 | 10 | 3 | 104 | 0.125 | 60 | 2 x 12 | 1x12 | 120 | 0.788 | 408 | BK |
| 560537 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 1x10 | 145 | 0.980 | 655 | BK |
| 558168 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 2 x 10 | 1x10 | 145 | 1.055 | 815 | BK |
| 558169 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 2 x 8 | 1x8 | 130 | 1.172 | 1116 | BK |
| 558170 | 2 | 3 | 168 | 0.290 | 60 | 2 x 7 | 1x8 | 165 | 1.289 | 1405 | BK |
| 570098 | 1 | 3 | 224 | 0.300 | 80 | 2 x 6 | 1x8 | 145 | 1.455 | 1733 | BK |
| 558165 | 1/0 | 3 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 2 x 5 | 1x8 | 185 | 1.660 | 2096 | BK |
| 558166 | 2/0 | 3 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 2 x 4 | 1x8 | 215 | 1.704 | 2519 | BK |
| 560065 | 3/0 | 3 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 2 x 3 | 1x8 | 205 | 1.830 | 3015 | BK |
| 558167 | 4/0 | 3 | 532 | 0.530 | 80 | 2 x 2 | 1x8 | 175 | 1.970 | 3710 | BK |
| 570239 | 250 | 3 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 2 x 1 | 1x8 | 260 | 2.284 | 4691 | BK |
| 559281 | 350 | 3 | 855 | 0.670 | 95 | 2 x 1/0 | 1x8 | 330 | 2.681 | 6135 | BK |
| 570243 | 500 | 3 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 2 x 3/0 | 1x8 | 290 | 2.891 | 8028 | 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 |
| 10 | 1.081 | 1.302 | 0.050 | 3.1 | 37 | 43 | 49 |
| 8 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 3.9 | 48 | 57 | 65 |
| 6 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 5.2 | 63 | 77 | 87 |
| 4 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 5.8 | 84 | 101 | 114 |
| 2 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 6.4 | 112 | 133 | 152 |
| 1 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 7.2 | 131 | 156 | 177 |
| 1/0 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 8.3 | 151 | 181 | 205 |
| 2/0 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 8.5 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
| 3/0 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 9.1 | 201 | 241 | 274 |
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 0.067 | 0.041 | 9.8 | 232 | 277 | 316 |
| 250 | 0.047 | 0.057 | 0.041 | 13.7 | 259 | 310 | 352 |
| 350 | 0.033 | 0.042 | 0.040 | 16.0 | 318 | 381 | 433 |
| 500 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 17.3 | 392 | 470 | 536 |
* 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
