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MINING-CATALOG
 Bringing Power to Mining Responsibly

UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE

MINING cable CATALOG
THE LEADER IN mining CABLE
In our ongoing commitment to innovation and offering the broadest array of capabilities,
Southwire introduces our new Mining Cable product line. Whether you choose our
standard industrial grade 2000 volt cables, our American Mustang premium grade
shovel cables or one of our top of the line Powerflex products, you can be
certain our quality and design will provide the necessary service life that is needed
to get the job done.

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Table of Contents
MINING CABLE

POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2kv TYPE G-GC (or G) ROUND...........................2

POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2kv TYPE G-GC (or G) FLAT.............................4

POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2kv TYPE W ROUND......................................6

POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2kv TYPE W FLAT.........................................8

POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2kv TYPE SHD-GC......................................10

AMERICAN MUSTANG TYPE SHD-GC 2-15kv.....................................12

AMERICAN MUSTANG TYPE MP-GC XLP-PVC 5-15kv...........................14

AMERICAN MUSTANG TYPE MP-GC EPR/CPE 5-25KV...........................16

REMOTE & DRILL CORD............................................................18

Industrial Grade TYPE G-GC....................................................20

Industrial Grade TYPE G.........................................................22

Industrial Grade TYPE W........................................................24

CSA TECK 90 TYPE CONTROL CABLE..................................................26

CSA TECK 90 TYPE POWER CABLE....................................................28

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 POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV
TYPE G-GC (or G) ROUND

FLEXIBLE
ROPE-LAY
STRANDED, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
TIN-COATED
COPPER For use with all portable, temporary or permanent power, mobile or stationary mining
CONDUCTORS equipment, shuttle cars, continuous miners, pumps, roof bolters, conveyors, drills and
epR portable power where equipment grounding is required.
insulation Type G-GC can also be used where a ground check conductor is required for fail-safe
ground monitoring.
TINNED COPPER
INSULATED
GROUND WIRES
CONSTRUCTION
INSULATED
GROUND Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172, flexible,
CHECK rope-lay stranded.
Insulation: Color coded ozone, oil and water resistant (90C) thermosetting flame
INNER JACKET resistant Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
Color Code: 3-conductor: Black, White, and Red.
jacket
REINFORCEMENT Cabling: 3-conductor Type G-GC: Three conductors are assembled round in a helical
configuration with two green insulated grounding conductors, one yellow insulated HD
extra EPR ground check. A non-conductive mylar tape separator is applied between the
hEAVY DUTY insulation and copper conductor to aid in stripping. A woven nylon polyester binder shall
RUBBER JACKET be served over the entire cabled assembly for added core stability.
-50C TO 90C
Jacket Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester braid will be served between the inner and
outer jacket layers for added dynamic and mechanical integrity.
Jacket: Extra heavy-duty, pure integral fill, dual layer (Black) Flame Resistant
Thermosetting (105C) Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) rubber; excellent resistance to UV,
TYPE G-GC (OR G) ROUND oil, water, solvents, corrosives, cuts, tears, and abrasions.
Alternate jacket colors available.
EPR INSULATION

EXTRA HEAVY DUTY STANDARDS & REFERENCES

RUBBER JACKET
Southwire Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
8 AWG - 500 KCMIL ASTM B-172 and B-33.
MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-122-MSHA)
2000 VOLTS
Type G-GC CSA listed (file No. LR65300)
RATED 90C WET OR DRY OSHA acceptable
Excellent resistance to oil, water, solvents, corrosives, ozone, aging, cuts, tears
and abrasion
Excellent flexibility
Sunlight resistant jacket
Free stripping insulation via non conductive mylar tape separator
Tinned coated rope bunched, flexible lay copper per ASTM B-172 & B-33
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV TYPE G-GC (or G) ROUND

3 / C W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. GROUND CHECK NOM APPROX.
O.D. AMPS1 SHIP WT.
SIZE STRANDS INS. NO. SIZE STRANDS SIZE STRANDS LBS./M FT.
3-CONDUCTOR, TYPE G-GC*, UL/CSA/MSHA
8 168 .060 2 10 49 10 49 .975 65 608
6 273 .060 2 10 49 10 49 1.050 87 891
4 259 .060 2 8 168 8 168 1.190 114 1039
2 308 .060 2 7 133 8 168 1.310 152 1345
1 385 .080 2 6 273 6 273 1.510 177 1885
1/0 273 .080 2 5 133 6 273 1.650 205 2337
2/0 324 .080 2 4 259 6 273 1.750 237 2585
3/0 418 .080 2 3 259 6 273 1.860 274 3375
4/0 532 .080 2 2 308 6 273 2.040 316 3594
250 608 .095 2 1 385 6 273 2.360 352 5000
350 855 .095 2 1/0 273 6 273 2.680 433 6725
500 1221 .095 2 3/0 418 6 273 3.030 536 8910

Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40C ambient temperature in air, 90C conductor temperature per Table I-1 of ICEA S-75-381.
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 POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV
TYPE G-GC (or G) FLAT

FLEXIBLE
ROPE-LAY
STRANDED, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
TIN-COATED
copper For use with mobile or stationary mining equipment, shuttle cars, continuous miners, pumps,
CONDUCTORs
roof bolters, conveyors, drills and portable power where equipment grounding is required.
EPR Type G-GC can also be used where a ground check conductor is required for fail-safe
INSULATION ground monitoring.
nylon tape
separator
CONSTRUCTION
green
Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172, flexible,
insulated
grounding rope-lay stranded.
conductor Insulation: Color coded, ozone, oil and water resistant (90C) thermosetting flame
resistant Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
YELLOW Color Code: 2-conductor: Black, White.
INSULATED 3-conductor: Black, White, Red.
GROUND CHECK Cabling: 3-conductor Type G-GC: Three conductors are assembled square & D shaped, in
parallel, in a flat configuration with one green (EPR) insulated unidirectional lay grounding
nylon
conductor, and one yellow (EPR) insulated unidirectional lay ground check. A non-conductive
REINFORCEMENT
mylar tape separator is laid between the phase contact points to avoid phase-to-phase
HEAVY DUTY bonding. A non-conductive mylar tape separator is applied between the insulation and copper
rubber JACKET conductor to aid in stripping.
-50C TO 90C 2-conductor Type G: Two conductors are assembled square & D shaped, in parallel, in a
flat configuration with one green (EPR) insulated unidirectional lay grounding conductor,
with a non-conductive mylar tape separator is laid between the phase contact points to
avoid phase-to-phase bonding.
TYPE G-GC (OR G) FLAT Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester reinforcement is served over the cabled assembly
under the outer jacket to maintain mechanical integrity and combat application induced
EPR INSULATION core dynamics
Jacket: Heavy-duty single layer (Black) flame resistant thermosetting (105C) Chlorinated
HEAVY DUTY Polyethylene (CPE) rubber; excellent resistance to UV, oil, water, solvents, corrosives,
RUBBER JACKET cuts, tears and abrasions.
Alternate jacket colors available.
6-1 AWG
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
2000 VOLTS
Southwire Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
RATED 90C WET OR DRY ASTM B-172 and B-33.
MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-122-MSHA)
Type G-GC CSA listed (file No. LR65300)
OSHA acceptable
Excellent resistance to oil, water, solvents, corrosives, ozone, aging, cuts, tears
and abrasion
Excellent flexibility
Sunlight resistant
Free stripping insulation via non conductive mylar tape separator
Tinned coated rope bunched, flexible lay copper per ASTM B-172 & B-33
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV TYPE G-GC (or G) FLAT

3 / C W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
GROUNDING GROUND APPROX.
POWER CONDUCTORS CHECK NOM SHIP WT.
AMPS 1
LBS./M FT.
O.D.
SIZE STRANDS INS. SIZE SIZE
3-CONDUCTOR, TYPE g-gc, MSHA, FLAT
6 273 .060 8 8 .670 x 1.690 79 1046
4 259 .060 7 8 .750 x 1.890 104 1431
2 308 .060 5 8 .810 x 2.230 138 2013
1 385 .080 4 6 .970 x 2.480 161 2470

2 / C W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING COND APPROX. APPROX.
O.D. AMPS1 SHIP WT.
SIZE STRANDS INS. NO. SIZE STRANDS LBS./M FT.

2-CONDUCTOR, TYPE g, UL/MSHA

6 273 .060 1 8 168 .560 x 1.020 95 538
4 259 .060 1 7 133 .610 x 1.150 127 692
2 308 .060 1 5 133 .730 x 1.350 167 946
Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40 C ambient temperature in air, 90 C conductor temperature per Table H-1 of ICEA S-75-381.
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 POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV
TYPE W ROUND

FLEXIBLE,
ROPE-LAY
STRANDED, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
TIN-COATED
COPPER For use with mobile or stationary mining equipment, shuttle car, continuous miners, pumps,
CONDUCTORS
roof bolter, conveyors and drills.
non For use as portable power and temporary power supply cables where a control voltage or
conducting ground check is not required.
mylar
seperator
CONSTRUCTION
EPR INSULATION
Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172, flexible
INNER JACKET rope-lay stranded.
OPEN Insulation: Color coded ozone, oil and water resistant (90C) thermosetting flame
REINFORCEMENT resistant Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
Color Code: 2-conductor: Black, White.
extra 3-conductor: Black, White, Green.
HEAVY DUTY 4-conductor: Black, White, Red, Green.
rubber JACKET
-50C TO 90C 5-conductor: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange.
Cabling: 2, 3, 4, and 5 conductors Type W, are assembled round in a helical configuration
then a woven nylon polyester binder shall be served over the entire cabled assembly for
added core stability.
Jacket Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester braid will be served between the inner and
outer jacket layers for added dynamic and mechanical integrity
Jacket: Extra heavy-duty, pure integral fill, dual layer (Black) Flame Resistant
Thermosetting (105C) Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) rubber; excellent resistance to UV ,
TYPE W ROUND oil, water, solvents, corrosives, cuts, tears and abrasions.
2-conductor and 5-conductor available with minimum run.
EPR INSULATION Alternate jacket colors available.

EXTRA HEAVY DUTY

RUBBER JACKET STANDARDS & REFERENCES
8 AWG - 4/0 Southwire Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
2000 VOLTS MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-122-MSHA)
OSHA acceptable
Excellent resistance to oil, water, solvents, corrosives, ozone, aging, cuts, tears
and abrasion
Excellent flexibility
Sunlight resistant jacket
Free stripping insulation via non conductive mylar tape separator
Tinned coated rope bunched, flexible lay copper per ASTM B-172 & B-33
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV TYPE W ROUND

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS APPROX. APPROX. SHIP WT.
O.D. AMPS1 LBS./M FT
SIZE STRANDS INS.
3-CONDUCTOR
8 168 .060 .910 59 489
6 273 .060 1.010 79 722
4 259 .060 1.170 104 1010
2 308 .060 1.340 138 1415
1 385 .080 1.510 161 1785
1/0 273 .080 1.650 186 2125
2/0 324 .080 1.750 215 2570
3/0 418 .080 1.890 249 2895
4/0 532 .080 2.040 287 3790
4-CONDUCTOR
8 168 .060 .990 54 604
6 273 .060 1.110 72 807
4 259 .060 1.270 93 1280
2 308 .060 1.480 122 1683
1 385 .080 1.680 143 2147
1/0 273 .080 1.790 165 2545
2/0 324 .080 1.930 192 3005
3/0 418 .080 2.070 221 3612
4/0 532 .080 2.260 255 4485

Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40C ambient temperature in air, 90C conductor temperature per Table 400.5(B) for the 2008 NEC.
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 POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV
TYPE W FLAT

flexible
rope-lay
stranded, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
tin-coated
copper For use with mobile or stationary mining equipment, shuttle car, continuous miners, pumps,
conductors
roof bolter, lifting magnets, conveyors, drills and battery charges, oil field power, as portable
EPR power and temporary power supply where grounded circuits are not required.
INSULATION

nylon tape
separator CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172, flexible,
green
insulated rope-lay stranded.
grounding Insulation: Color coded 90C ozone, oil and water resistant (90C) thermosetting flame
conductor resistant Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
Color Code: 4-conductor Black, White, Red, Green; 2-conductor Black, White
NYLON Cabling: 2 or 4-conductor Type W: 2 or 4 conductors are assembled square & D shaped,
REINFORCEMENT
in parallel, in a flat configuration with a non-conductive mylar tape separator laid between
HEAVY DUTY the phase contact points to avoid phase-to-phase bonding. A non-conductive mylar tape
rubber JACKET separator is applied between the insulation and copper conductor to aid in stripping.
RATED 90C to Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester reinforcement is served over the cabled assembly
-50C under the outer jacket too maintain mechanical integrity and combat application induced
core dynamics.
Jacket: Heavy-duty single layer (Black) flame resistant thermosetting (105C) Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) rubber; excellent resistance to UV, oil, water, solvents, corrosives,
cuts, tears and abrasions.
Alternate jacket colors available.
TYPE W FLAT

EPR INSULATION
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
HEAVY DUTY
Southwire Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
RUBBER JACKET
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
2000 VOLTS MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-122-MSHA)
OSHA acceptable
Excellent resistance to oil, water, solvents, corrosives, ozone, aging, cuts, tears
and abrasion
Excellent flexibility
Sunlight resistant jacket
Free stripping insulation via non conductive mylar tape separator
Tinned coated rope bunched, flexible lay copper per ASTM B-172 & B-33
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV TYPE W FLAT

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS APPROX. APPROX. SHIP WT.
O.D. AMPS1 LBS./M FT
SIZE STRANDS INS.
2-CONDUCTOR
6 273 .060 .580 x .930 95 435
4 259 .060 .610 x 1.050 127 572
2 308 .060 .730 x 1.240 167 856
1 385 .060 .810 x 1.400 191 1078
1/0 273 .080 .930 x 1.510 217 1298
2/0 324 .080 .990 x 1.630 250 1612
4-CONDUCTOR
6 273 .060 .680 x 1.710 70 890
4 259 .060 .760 x 1.910 93 1178
2 308 .060 .820 x 2.250 122 1602
1 385 .080 .980 x 2.540 143 2085
Ampacities (amps per conductor) are based on 40C ambient temperature in air, 90C conductor temperature per ICEA S-75-381, Appendix H-1.
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 POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV
TYPE SHD-GC

flexible
rope-lay
stranded, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
TIN-COATED
COPPER For use with mobile, reeling, or stationary mining equipment, continuous mining machines, or
CONDUCTORS longwall loading machines, blast hole drillers, heavy duty trailing cable where maximum protection
is required. Also for medium and high voltage use on shovels, draglines, dredges, and cranes.
TAPE SEPARATOR Also suitable for high voltage distribution in underground mines and tunnels in place of
MP-GC, especially in vertical drops when a more robust and flexible option is desirable.
EPR
PF-90 Type SHD-GC is also an excellent choice for medium and high voltage Marine ship to
INSULATION
shore power supply; anytime the most durable medium and high voltage product is required,
tinned copper to meet the most demanding applications.
nylon
braid shield
CONSTRUCTION
insulated
ground check  Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn, annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172, flexible rope-lay
stranded.
uninsulated Insulation: Black flame resistant, (90C) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR), ozone, oil, water
tinned copper solvents, corrosive, and abrasion resistant per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58. A mylar separator
ground wire is applied between the conductor and the insulation to facilitate stripping.
inner jacket - Shield Separator: A Backed Rubber (SBR)tape is applied to each primary phase's insulation,
integral fill 1/2 overlap with adhesive up.
Conductor Insulation Shield: Tin coated, soft drawn, annealed, 5 wire copper braid shield (60%
jacket min. phase coverage), duplexes with nylon denier textile buffer color code tracer (40% max
reinforcement phase coverage).
 Color Code: Black, White, and Red, via nylon denier textile.
extra Ground Wires: Tin coated, uninsulated, soft drawn, annealed, rope bunched, flexible lay
heavy duty construction, per ASTM B-172 and B-33.
rubber jacket  Ground Check: (Yellow) flame, resistant High Density (HD) (90C) Ethylene Propylene Rubber
90C TO -50C (EPR) insulation over tin coated, soft drawn, annealed, rope bunched, flexible lay copper.
 Cabling: Type SHD-GC consisting of 3 (EPR) insulated shielded conductors assembled round in
TYPE SHD-GC a helical configuration with 2 uninsulated ground wires, laid in the interstices between the red,
black, and white, red conductors. Bare grounds are cabled to be in constant contact with the
EPR INSULATION primary conductor insulation shields, 1 (yellow) flame resistant high Density (EPR) insulated
ground check, laid in the interstice between the black and white conductors. A woven nylon
TINNED COPPER BRAID polyester binder is served over the entire cable assembly for added core stability.
SHIELD  Jacket Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester binder will be served between the inner and outer jacket
layers for added dynamic and mechanical integrity.
 Jacket: Extra heavy-duty, pure integral fill, dual layer, (black) flame resistant, Thermosetting
INTEGRAL FILL (105C) Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) rubber jacket, with excellent
INNER JACKET resistance to UV, oil, water, solvents, corrosives, cuts, tears and abrasions. Per ICEA
S-75-381/NEMA WC-58 and CSA standards for SHD-GC.
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY Colors jackets and TPU jackets also available.
RUBBER JACKET

4 AWG - 500 STANDARDS & REFERENCES

Southwire Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC58,
2000 VOLTS ASTM B-172 and B-33
Complies with CSA standards for Type SHD-GC.
Dual layer, reinforced, extra heavy duty (CPE) thermoset rubber jacket; suitable for all
demanding trailing applications.
Pure integral fill jacket to combat core to jacket dynamics in extreme torsional trailing
applications.
MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-122-MSHA) and Pennsylvania DER accepted
(P-122-53 MSHA)
Tinned coated copper with nylon textile braided conductor shield for maximum shield life and
short circuit protection
Ground Check insulated with (HD) High Density (EPR) combining excellent strip ability and
flexibility, with the highest level of dependability.
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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POWERFLEX PREMIUM 2KV TYPE SHD-GC

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. GROUND CHECK APPROX. WEIGHT
O.D. AMPS1 LBS./MFT
SIZE STRANDS INS. NO. SIZE STRANDS SIZE STRANDS
3-CONDUCTOR
4 259 .060 2 8 168 8 168 1.40 114 1347
2 308 .060 2 7 133 8 168 1.59 152 1895
1/0 273 .080 2 5 133 6 273 1.86 205 2785
2/0 324 .080 2 4 259 6 273 2.00 237 3190
3/0 418 .080 2 3 259 6 273 2.13 274 3636
4/0 532 .080 2 2 308 6 273 2.31 316 4684
250 608 .095 2 1 385 6 273 2.51 352 5750
350 855 .095 2 1/0 273 6 273 2.81 433 6817
500 1221 .095 2 3/0 418 6 273 3.19 536 9998

Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40 C ambient temperature in air, 90 C conductor temperature per ICEA S-75-381, Appendix H-1
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TYPE SHD-GC 2-15KV

Tinned
conductors

semi-conducting APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:

tape STRAND For use with mobile, or stationary mining equipment, continuous mining machines or longwall
SHIELD loading machines, blast hole drillers, heavy duty trailing cable where maximum protection is
required. Also for medium and high voltage use on shovels, draglines, dredges, and cranes.
epR Type SHD-GC can also be used where a ground check conductor is required for fail-safe ground
insulation monitoring (For continuous reeling applications consult with factory application specialist).
Suitable for Power distribution in place of Mine Power when a more flexible option is desired.
tinned copper
braid over CONSTRUCTION
each
conductor Conductors: Tin coated, soft drawn, annealed copper per ASTM B-33/B-172 flexible, rope-lay,
unidirectional strand construction.
uninsulated  Strand Shield (5, 8, 15, & 25kV only): Nylon semi-conductive layer.
tinned copper Insulation: (Orange) HV grade flame resistant thermosetting (90C) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
ground wire 100% insulation, ozone, oil, water, solvent, corrosive and abrasion resistant, per ICEA S-75-381/
NEMA WC-58.
insulated Insulation Shield: Nylon elastic backed semi-conductive layer, with color code tracer
ground check (8, & 15kV). (2-5kV) Sticky Backed Rubber (SBR) tape separator between
insulation and conductor shield. Color coded tape.
open  Color Code: Black, White, Red (for Canadian Specifications - Black, Red, Blue).
reinforcement  Conductor Shield: Tin coated soft drwan, annealed, 5 wire copper braid shield (85% min. phase
coverage) served over each primary conductor.
heavy duty  Ground Wires: Uninsulated, tin coated, soft drawn, annealed, rope stranded, flexible lay copper.
rubber jacket  Ground Check: Tin coated, soft drawn, annealed, rope stranded,flexible lay copper; with (yellow) High
Density (HD) Thermosetting (90C) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulations.
INSULATION  Cabling: Three shielded conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration with two
SHIELD: SEMI uninsulated ground wires, one yellow insulated ground check and an overall tape separator.
CONDUCTING TAPE Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester reinforcement binder is served over the entire cabled
RATED 90C to assembly for added mechanical and core stability
-50C  Jacket: Heavy Duty, integral fill, single layer (black) flame resistant, thermosetting, (105C)
Chlorinated Polyethylene Rubber (CPE) jacket; with excellent resistance to UV, oil, water, solvents,
TYPE SHD-GC corrosives, cuts, tears and abrasion. Per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
Outer jacket and (TPU) Thermoplastic Poly Urathane jacket available in optional colors for special
EPR INSULATION orders. Consult factory for pricing and availability.

EXTRA HEAVY DUTY STANDARDS & REFERENCES

RUBBER JACKET Meets or exceeds ICEA requirements as applicable for ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC 58, ASTM B-3
Excellent resistance to oil, water solvents, corrosives, ozone aging, cuts, tears and abrasion
14 AWG - 500 KCMIL Excellent flexibility
MSHA Listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-136-MSHA)
Tinned copper braid shield, (100% max 85% min) conductor coverage for fail safe short
2KV - 15KV circuit protection.
Ground Check insulated with (HD) High Density (EPR) combining excellent strip ability and
flexibility, with the highest level of dependability.
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING GROUND CHECK NOM SHIP WT.
O.D. AMPS1 LBS./MFT
SIZE STRANDS INS. SIZE STRANDS SIZE INSULATION
600 - 2000 VOLTS (Continued on page 13)
14 41 .070 14 41 14 .045 .905 - 385
12 65 .070 12 65 12 .045 .950 35 593
10 104 .070 12 65 12 .045 1.000 49 679
8 168 .070 10 49 10 .045 1.160 69 820
6 273 .070 10 49 10 .045 1.290 93 1105

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A M E R I C A N M U S T A N G T Y P E S H D - G C 2 - 1 5 KV
W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING GROUND CHECK NOM SHIP WT.
O.D. AMPS1 LBS./MFT
SIZE STRANDS INS. SIZE STRANDS SIZE INSULATION
600 - 2000 VOLTS
4 259 .070 8 168 8 .045 1.400 122 1415
2 308 .070 7 133 8 .045 1.590 159 2398
1 385 .080 6 273 6 .045 1.760 184 2420
1/0 273 .080 5 133 6 .045 1.860 211 2511
2/0 324 .080 4 259 6 .045 2.000 243 3077
3/0 418 .080 3 259 6 .045 2.130 279 3670
4/0 532 .080 2 308 6 .045 2.310 321 4820
250 608 .095 1 385 6 .045 2.510 355 5895
350 855 .095 1/0 273 6 .045 2.810 435 7175
500 1221 .095 3/0 418 6 .045 3.190 536 9890
2001 - 5000 volts
6 273 .110 10 104 8 .045 1.560 93 1130
4 259 .110 8 168 8 .045 1.680 122 1490
2 308 .110 6 273 8 .045 1.870 159 2480
1 385 .110 5 133 8 .045 1.950 184 2565
1/0 273 .110 4 259 8 .045 2.080 211 2657
2/0 324 .110 3 259 8 .045 2.200 243 3282
3/0 418 .110 2 308 8 .045 2.360 279 3850
4/0 532 .110 1 385 8 .045 2.500 321 5085
250 608 .120 1/0 273 8 .045 2.690 355 6285
350 855 .120 2/0 324 8 .045 2.950 435 7780
500 1221 .120 4/0 532 8 .045 3.310 536 10405
5001 - 8000 volts
4 259 .150 8 168 8 .045 1.940 122 1937
2 308 .150 7 133 8 .045 2.120 159 2416
1 385 .150 6 273 6 .045 2.210 184 2895
1/0 273 .150 5 133 6 .045 2.320 211 3085
2/0 324 .150 4 259 6 .045 2.460 243 4189
3/0 418 .150 3 259 6 .045 2.620 279 4850
4/0 532 .150 2 308 6 .045 2.750 321 5144
250 608 .150 1 385 6 .045 2.890 355 6650
350 855 .150 1/0 273 6 .045 3.200 435 7998
500 1221 .150 3/0 418 6 .045 3.560 536 10687
8001 - 15000 volts
2 308 .210 7 133 8 .045 2.410 164 3320
1 385 .210 6 273 6 .045 2.520 187 3875
1/0 273 .210 5 133 6 .045 2.640 215 4250
2/0 324 .210 4 259 6 .045 2.730 246 4405
3/0 418 .210 2 308 6 .045 2.900 283 5200
4/0 532 .210 1 385 6 .045 3.050 325 6415
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Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40 C ambient temperature in air, 90 C conductor temperature.

Also available in 25KV - contact factory for more information

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 AMERICAN MUSTANG
TYPE MP-GC XLP-PVC 5-15KV

STRANDED BARE
COMPACT COPPER
CONDUCTORS APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:

EXTRUDED Use in stationary horizontal HV mine power distribution circuits, for permanent or semi-porta
CONDUCTOR
ble applications with power transmission in deep mines, strip mines, open pits, tunnels, in
SHIELD
conduit or duct, (not to exceed max rated voltage), suitable for direct burial in wet or dry
XLP INSULATION locations. (Max conductor operating temp. in open-air 90C). (For vertical drop MP consult
INSULATION with factory application specialist)
SHIELD
CONSTRUCTION
UNINSULATED
GROUND WIRE Conductors: Bare, soft drawn, annealed copper per ASTM B-3, compact stranded per
ASTM B-496.
INsulated
Strand Shield: Extruded semi-conducting compound.
GROUND CHECK
Insulation: (Opaque) flame resistant (90C) cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) ICEA S-75-
copper 381/NEMA WC-58.
tape shield Insulation Shield: Extruded semi-conducting compound, bare copper tape (.003") helically
applied with 1/2 overlap.
filler
Color Code: Black, White, Red via colored nylon tracer tape, applied between the
FLAME insulation semi-conductive layer and the copper tape shield.
RETARDANT Ground Wires: Uninsulated, soft drawn annealed compact stranded bare copper per
PVC JACKET ASTM B-496, B-8, and B-33.
RATED 90C to Ground Check: Soft drawn annealed, compact stranded bare copper,and mylar tape
-50C
separator to facilitate stripping with .45 mils (Yellow) HD EPR.
Cabling: Three shielded conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration with
TYPE MP-GC two uninsulated ground wires, one yellow insulated ground check and non wicking fillers
as needed for a balanced round cross section and tight cabled assembly; a woven nylon
XLP INSULATION polyester reinforcement binder is served over the entire assembly for stability, with a clear
nylon tape 1/2 overlapped helically applied over the assembly. An additional woven
PVC JACKET reinforcement layer is served over the entire completed assembly for increased dynamic
stability.
4 AWG - 500 KCMIL Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester reinforcement binder is applied over the
completed assembly for added core to jacket integrity.
5KV - 15KV
Jacket: (Black) flame retardant 90C) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA
WC-58.
Outer jacket and (TPU) Thermoplastic Poly Urathane jacket available in optional colors for
special orders. Consult factory for pricing and availability.

STANDARDS & REFERENCES

Meets or exceeds ICEA requirements for S-75-381/NEMA WC58, ASTM B-496 and B-8, B-3
OSHA acceptable
MSHA accepted (P-136-MSHA), passes MSHA flame test
Excellent UV, ozone aging and moisture resistance
Resistant to most oils and chemicals, good cut, tear and abrasion resistance.
UL listed E-83541
MP-GC is suitable for all horizontal mine power distribution, messenger assisted high
line transmission and direct burial in wet or dry locations requiring MSHA flame and/or
UL approval listings.
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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A M E R I C A N M U S T A N G T Y P E M P - G C X L P - P V C 5 - 2 5 KV
W E I GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. APPROX. AMPACITY 2
GROUND NOM WEIGHT 40C
SIZE STRANDS INS. SIZE STRANDS CHECK O.D. LBS. PER AMBIENT
1,000 FT TEMP
5000 VOLTS, 36-601, Type MP-GC 3/C
4 7 .090 8 7 8 1.32 1195 122
2 7 .090 6 7 8 1.45 1670 159
1 19 .090 5 7 8 1.53 1890 184
1/0 19 .090 4 7 8 1.63 2300 211
2/0 19 .090 3 7 8 1.74 2850 243
4/0 19 .090 1 19 8 2.00 3475 321
250 37 .090 1/0 19 8 2.13 4620 355
350 37 .090 2/0 19 8 2.35 5940 435
500 37 .090 4/0 19 8 2.64 8165 536
8000 VOLTS, 36-602, Type MP-GC 3/C
4 7 .115 8 7 8 1.43 1340 122
2 7 .115 6 7 8 1.55 1760 159
1 19 .115 5 7 8 1.65 2050 184
1/0 19 .115 4 7 8 1.75 2450 211
2/0 19 .115 3 7 8 1.88 3250 243
4/0 19 .115 1 19 8 2.12 3754 321
250 37 .115 1/0 19 8 2.25 4780 355
350 37 .115 2/0 19 8 2.46 6190 435
500 37 .115 4/0 19 8 2.75 8300 536
15000 VOLTS, 36-604, Type MP-GC 3/C
2 7 .175 6 7 8 1.88 1961 164
1 19 .175 5 7 8 1.98 2460 187
1/0 19 .175 4 7 8 2.05 2780 215
2/0 19 .175 3 7 8 2.15 3023 246
4/0 19 .175 1 19 8 2.40 4164 325
250 37 .175 1/0 19 8 2.50 4990 359
350 37 .175 2/0 19 8 2.75 6385 438
500 37 .175 4/0 19 8 3.10 8553 536
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Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40 C ambient temperature in air, 90 C conductor temperature per Table I-1 of ICEA S-75-381.

Also available in 25KV - contact factory for more information

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 AMERICAN MUSTANG
TYPE MP-GC EPR-CPE 5-15KV

STRANDED BARE
COMPACT COPPER
CONDUCTORS APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:

EXTRUDED Use in stationary horizontal vertical HV mine power distribution circuits, for permanent or
STRAND semi-portable applications with power transmission in deep mines, strip mines, open pits,
SHIELD
tunnels, in conduit or duct, (not to exceed max rated voltage), suitable for direct burial in wet
EPR INSULATION or dry locations. (Max conductor operating temp. in open-air 90C). (For vertical drop MP
consult with factory application specialist).
INSULATION
SHIELD CONSTRUCTION
UNINSULATED  Conductors: Bare, soft drawn, annealed copper per ASTM B-3, compact stranded per ASTM
GROUND WIRE B-496.
Strand Shield: Extruded semi-conducting compound.
copper Insulation: (Orange) HV grade flame resistant thermosetting (90C) Ethylene Propylene Rubber
tape shield (EPR) 100% insulation, ozone, oil, water, solvent, corrosive and abrasion resistant, per ICEA
S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
INsulated  Insulation Shield: Extruded semi-conducting compound, bare copper tape (.003") helically
GROUND CHECK applied with 1/2 overlap.
 Color Code: Black, White, Red via colored nylon tracer tape, applied between the insulation
Open
semi-conductive layer and the copper tape shield.
reinforcement
 Ground Wires: Uninsulated, soft drawn annealed compact stranded bare copper per ASTM
FLAME B-496, B-8, and B-33.
RETARDANT  Ground Check: Soft drawn, annealed, compact stranded copper per ASTM B-496, B-8 and B-33;
CPE JACKET with (Yellow) High Density (HD) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation.
50C TO 90C  Cabling: Three shielded conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration with two
uninsulated ground wires, one yellow insulated ground check and non wicking fillers as needed
for a balanced round cross section and tight cabled assembly; a woven nylon polyester
TYPE MP-GC reinforcement binder is served over the entire assembly for stability, a sticky backed rubber
EPR/CPE (SBR) tape is applied adhesive down with 1/2 overlap in a helical fashion over the entire cabled
assembly. An additional woven reinforcement layer is served over the entire completed assembly
5KV TO 15KV for increased dynamic stability.
Reinforcement: A woven nylon polyester reinforcement binder is applied over the completed
RATED 90C WET assembly for added core to jacket integrity.
OR DRY  Jacket: Heavy duty, single layer (Black) flame resistant, Thermosetting (105C) Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) rubber, with excellent resistance to UV, oil, water, solvents, corrosives, cuts,
4 AWG - 500 KCMIL tears and abrasions. Per ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58.
 Put up on long length reels. Outer jacket and (TPU) Thermoplastic Poly Urathane jacket
available in optional colors for special orders. Consult factory for pricing and availability.

STANDARDS & REFERENCES

Meets or exceeds ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC58 ASTM B-496, B-8 and B-3
CSA Certified (file LR65300)
OSHA acceptable
MSHA listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-136-35-MSHA)
Southwire rubber jacket MP-GC has moderate flexibility, (if greater flexibility is desired,
an alternate strand can be substituted with *minimum run requirements. Consult the
factory product manager or application specialist for details.
Southwire CPE jacket MP-GC has excellent resistance to UV, ozone, aging, oil, water,
solvent, corrosives, heat, cuts, tears and abrasion.
MP-GC is suitable for all horizontal and vertical mine power distribution, messenger assisted
high line transmission and direct burial in wet or dry locations requiring MSHA flame and/or
UL approval listings.(When application is for vertical drop an adequate cable support must
be used. Consult with factory application specialist on vertical drops).
Jacket will have permanent marking via indent printed legend.

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A M E R I C A N M U S T A N G T Y P E M P - G C E P R / C P E 5 - 1 5 KV
W E I GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. APPROX. AMPACITY 2
GROUND NOM WEIGHT 40C
SIZE STRANDS INS. SIZE STRANDS CHECK O.D. LBS. PER AMBIENT
1,000 FT TEMP
5000 VOLTS, 36-601, Type MP-GC 3/C
4 7 .090 8 7 8 1.32 1195 122
2 7 .090 6 7 8 1.45 1670 159
1 19 .090 5 7 8 1.53 1890 184
1/0 19 .090 4 7 8 1.63 2300 211
2/0 19 .090 3 7 8 1.74 2850 243
4/0 19 .090 1 19 8 2.00 3475 321
250 37 .090 1/0 19 8 2.13 4620 355
350 37 .090 2/0 19 8 2.35 5940 435
500 37 .090 4/0 19 8 2.64 8165 536
8000 VOLTS, 36-602, Type MP-GC 3/C
4 7 .115 8 7 8 1.43 1340 122
2 7 .115 6 7 8 1.55 1760 159
1 19 .115 5 7 8 1.65 2050 184
1/0 19 .115 4 7 8 1.75 2450 211
2/0 19 .115 3 7 8 1.88 3250 243
4/0 19 .115 1 19 8 2.12 3754 321
250 37 .115 1/0 19 8 2.25 4780 355
350 37 .115 2/0 19 8 2.46 6190 435
500 37 .115 4/0 19 8 2.75 8300 536
15000 VOLTS, 36-604, Type MP-GC 3/C
2 7 .175 6 7 8 1.88 1961 164
1 19 .175 5 7 8 1.98 2460 187
1/0 19 .175 4 7 8 2.05 2780 215
2/0 19 .175 3 7 8 2.15 3023 246
4/0 19 .175 1 19 8 2.40 4164 325
250 37 .175 1/0 19 8 2.50 4990 359
350 37 .175 2/0 19 8 2.75 6385 438
500 37 .175 4/0 19 8 3.10 8553 536
1
Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40C ambient temperature in air, 90C conductor temperature per Table I-1 of ICEA S-75-381.
Also available in 25KV - contact factory for more information

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 REMOTE & DRILL CORD

flexible bunch
stranded
bare copper APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
conductors
For use in stationary heavy duty pumps or long wall lighting applications and designed for long
epr insulation
service life in wet or dry locations in underground mines in accordance with Schedule 2G of
inner jacket the U.S. Bureau of Mines.

open
reinforcement CONSTRUCTION
EXTRA Copper Conductors: Flexible bunch stranded, uncoated annealed copper per ASTM B3/
HEAVY DUTY B174 and ICEA S-75-381. A separator tape is applied over the conductor.
rubber JACKET
Insulation: 90C rated heat and moisture resistant EPR insulation per ICEA S-68-516 part
3 and UL requirements.
Color Code: 3-conductors: Black, White, Green.
4-conductors: Black, White, Red, Green.
5-conductors: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange.
6-conductors: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange & Blue.
Cabling: The conductors are cabled together with treated jute fillers as needed.
Jacket: Dual-layer, heavy duty, heat and abrasion resistant black neoprene per
ICEA S-75-381. Reinforced yarn shall be applied as an open braid between the two layers.

STANDARDS & REFERENCES

REMOTE & DRILL CORD MSHA listed: Passes MSHA lame test (P-136-MSHA)
Sunlight resistant jacket
EPR INSULATION
Heavy duty, crush and abrasion resistant
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY RoHS Compliant
RUBBER JACKET Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water

MSHA APPROVED

14 AWG - 10 AWG

600 VOLTS

RATED 90C

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REMOTE & DRILL CORD

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
SIZE/ APPROX.
INS. WALL NOM. WALL DIAMETER AMPS1 SHIP WT.
NO. OF STRANDS
(MILS) (MILS) (INCHES) LBS./M FT.
CONDS.
14/3 41 45 110 0.67 +/- .020 15 294
14/4 41 45 140 0.71 +/- .020 12 346
14/5 41 45 140 0.78 +/- .030 12 418
12/5 65 45 155 0.83 +/- .030 16 441
12/6 65 45 155 0.89 +/- .030 16 508
10/5 104 45 155 0.90 +/- .030 20 548
Based on 30 C ambient temperature in air. See ICEA S-75-381 Appendix J for correction factors if one or more layer are wound on a reel.

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TYPE G-GC

flexible,
ROPE-LAY
STRANDED, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
bare COPPER
CONDUCTORS For use in all stationary underground or surface mining applications.
For use with conveyors, drills and pumps, and other portable power applications where
suitable
separator equipment grounding is required.
Type G-GC can also be used where a ground check conductor is required for fail-safe
epdm
insulation ground monitoring. Not designed for continuous reeling applications.

tinned copper
insulated CONSTRUCTION
ground wires
Conductors: Bare, annealed copper per ASTM B-3 Flexible, rope-lay stranded per UL-44
insulated Separator: A separator tape is applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate
ground check
stripping.
fillers Insulation: Color coded 90C ozone, oil (60C) and water resistant (90C) synthetic rubber
(EPDM)per UL-44
open
reinforcement Color Code: Black, White, Red.
Cabling: Three conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration with two green
heavy duty
cpe jacket insulated grounding conductors, one yellow insulated ground check and suitable fillers as
needed.
Cable Reinforcement: An open reinforcement is applied over the assembly for mechanical
strength.
Jacket: Hard usage, oil-resistant thermoset CPE jacket (Black) per UL-1581 for oil and
TYPE G-GC
sunlight resistance.
EPDM INSULATION

HEAVY DUTY
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
CPE JACKET UL listed (file no. E83541)
OSHA acceptable
8 AWG - 500 KCMIL
MSHA listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-136-MSHA)
2000 VOLTS Excellent resistance to oil, solvent, ozone, aging and abrasion
Sunlight resistant jacket
RATED 90C WET OR DRY
Flame retardant jacket
-40C Free stripping insulation
Suitable fillers
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water

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INDUSTRIAL GRADE TYPE GGC

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. GROUND CHECK APPROX. APPROX.
O.D. AMPS1 SHIP WT.
SIZE STRANDS INS. NO. SIZE STRANDS SIZE STRANDS LBS./M FT.
3-CONDUCTOR, TYPE G-GC (INSULATED GROUNDS)
8 49 .060 2 10 19 10 104 .950 65 637
6 65 .060 2 10 19 10 104 1.000 87 744
4 103 .060 2 8 49 8 65 1.115 114 1019
2 133 .060 2 7 52 8 65 1.300 152 1436
1 210 .080 2 6 133 8 65 1.490 177 1816
1/0 259 .080 2 5 133 8 65 1.625 205 2184
2/0 259 .080 2 4 133 8 65 1.740 237 2653
3/0 420 .080 2 3 133 8 65 1.875 274 3166
4/0 516 .080 2 2 168 8 65 1.990 316 3778
250 608 .095 2 2 168 8 65 2.285 352 4744
350 855 .095 2 1/0 264 8 65 2.615 433 6205
500 1235 .095 2 2/0 324 8 65 2.960 536 8492
1
Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 30 C (86 F) ambient air temperature 90 C (194 F) conductor temperature per table 400.5(B) of the

2005 NEC. NOTES: Put up on long length reels.

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 INDUSTRIAL GRADE
TYPE G

flexible,
ROPE-LAY
STRANDED, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
bare COPPER
CONDUCTORS For use in all stationary underground or surface mining applications.
For use with conveyors, drills and pumps, and other portable power applications where
suitable
separator equipment grounding is required. Not designed for continuous reeling applications.

epdm
insulation CONSTRUCTION
four insulated Conductors: Bare, annealed copper per ASTM B-3 Flexible, rope-lay stranded per UL-44
grounds Separator: A Separator tape is applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate
fillers stripping.
Insulation: Color coded 90C ozone, oil (60C) and water resistant (90C) synthetic rubber
open
(EPDM)per UL-44
reinforcement
Color Code: Black, White, Red, Blue (Orange on American Mustang )
heavy duty Cabling: Four conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration around with four
cpe jacket
green insulated grounding conductors and suitable fillers as needed.
Cable Reinforcement: An open reinforcement is applied over the assembly for mechanical
strength.
Jacket: Hard usage, oil-resistant thermoset CPE jacket (Black) per UL-1581 for oil and
sunlight resistance.

STANDARDS & REFERENCES

TYPE G
UL listed (file no. E83541)
EPDM INSULATION OSHA acceptable
HEAVY DUTY MSHA listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-136-MSHA)
CPE JACKET Excellent resistance to oil, solvent, ozone, aging and abrasion
Sunlight resistant jacket
8 AWG - 500 KCMIL
Flame retardant jacket
2000 VOLTS Free stripping insulation
Suitable fillers
RATED 90C WET OR DRY Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water

-40C

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INDUSTRIAL GRADE TYPE G

W E I GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS GROUNDING CONDS. APPROX. APPROX.
AMPS1 SHIP WT.
SIZE STRANDS INS. NO. SIZE STRANDS O.D. LBS./M FT.

4-CONDUCTOR, TYPE G, (INSULATED GROUNDS)

8 49 .060 4 12 19 1.025 65 717
6 65 .060 4 12 19 1.080 87 869
4 103 .060 4 10 19 1.180 114 1193
2 133 .060 4 9 49 1.440 152 1747
1 210 .080 4 8 49 1.620 177 2197
1/0 259 .080 4 7 52 1.730 205 2606
2/0 259 .080 4 6 133 1.900 237 3259
3/0 420 .080 4 5 133 2.040 274 3856
4/0 516 .080 4 4 133 2.180 316 4691
AMERICAN MUSTANG GRADE
250 427 .095 4 3 259 2.770 352 6830
350 427 .095 4 1 259 3.100 433 8919
500 427 .095 4 1/0 259 3.500 536 11899
1
Ampacities (Amps per conductor) are based on 40 C (86 F) ambient air temperature 90 C (194 F) conductor temperature per table 400.5(B) of the

2005 NEC. *If all four conductors carry current the ampacity is 80% of the above values.

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 INDUSTRIAL GRADE
TYPE W

flexible
rope-lay
stranded, APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:
bare copper
conductors For use in all stationary underground or surface mining applications
For use in conveyors, drills and pumps and as portable power and temporary power
suitable
separator supply cables. Not designed for continuous reeling applications.

epdm
insulation
CONSTRUCTION
FILLERS Conductors: Bare, annealed copper per ASTM B-3 Flexible, rope-lay stranded per UL-44
OPEN Separator: A Separator tape is applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate
REINFORCEMENT stripping.
Insulation: Color coded 90C ozone, oil (60C) and water resistant (90C) synthetic rubber
HEAVY DUTY
cpe JACKET (EPDM)per UL-44
Color Code: 3-conductors: Black, White, Green.
4-conductors: Black, White, Red, Green.
5-conductors: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange.
Cabling: Conductors are assembled round in a helical configuration with suitable
fillers as needed.
Cable Reinforcement: An open reinforcement is applied over the assembly for
mechanical strength.
Jacket: Hard usage, oil-resistant thermoset CPE jacket (Black) per UL-1581 for oil
and sunlight resistance.
TYPE W

EPDM INSULATION
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
HEAVY DUTY OSHA acceptable
CPE JACKET
MSHA listed; Passes MSHA flame test (P-136-35-MSHA)
8 AWG - 500 KCMIL Excellent resistance to oil, solvent, ozone, aging and abrasion
Excellent flexibility
2000 VOLTS Sunlight resistant jacket
RATED 90C WET Flame retardant jacket
OR DRY -40C Free stripping insulation
Suitable fillers
Suitable for continuous submersion in shallow water

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INDUSTRIAL GRADE TYPE W

W EI GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
POWER CONDUCTORS APPROX.
O.D. AMPS1 APPROX. SHIP
SIZE STRANDS INS.
3-CONDUCTOR
8 49 .060 .880 65 473
6 65 .060 .955 87 608
4 103 .060 1.095 114 838
2 133 .060 1.285 152 1196
1 210 .080 1.435 177 1492
1/0 259 .080 1.545 205 1805
2/0 259 .080 1.655 237 2118
3/0 420 .080 1.865 274 2612
4/0 516 .080 1.920 316 3076
250 608 .095 2.275 352 3954
350 855 .095 2.560 433 5179
500 1235 .095 2.900 536 7213
4-CONDUCTOR
8 49 .060 .945 52 573
6 65 .060 1.060 70 781
4 103 .060 1.210 91 1061
2 133 .060 1.435 122 1540
1 210 .080 1.525 142 1903
1/0 259 .080 1.700 164 2288
2/0 259 .080 1.830 190 2828
3/0 420 .080 1.960 219 3308
4/0 516 .080 2.150 253 3919
250 608 .095 2.520 282 5353
350 855 .095 2.820 346 6881

5-CONDUCTOR
8 49 .060 1.020 52 647
6 65 .060 1.170 70 924
4 104 .060 1.360 91 1323
2 133 .060 1.550 122 1884
1/0 259 .080 1.850 164 2945
2/0 259 .080 1.910 190 3525
3/0 420 .080 2.240 219 4243
4/0 516 .080 2.350 253 4832
1
Ampacities are based on isolated cable in open air, 30 C (86 F) ambient air temperature and 90 C (194 F) conductor temperature per Table

400.5(B) of the 2002 NEC.

2
Use the 3/C ampacity values if only three conductors in a 4/C or 5/C cable are carrying current.
NOTES: Type W can be manufactured to CSA requirements; consult factory. Put up on long length reels.

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 CSA TECK 90
CONTROL CABLE

APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:

For exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations.

For use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable troughs and ventilated flexible
cableway in wet or dry locations.
Cable is sunlight resistant.
For direct earth burial.
Typical applications are for power, lighting and control circuits in: pulp and paper mills, steel
mills, food processing plants, commercial centers, mines, generating stations, refineries,
industrial plants and chemical plants.

SPECIFICATIONS
Southwire's Teck 90 Control Cable meets CSA C22.2, No. 131

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Class B stranded, bare, soft copper.
Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP) as approved by CSA on Types RW90 XLP
-40C per CSA C22.2, No. 131; LL90458.
Color Code: 2-conductors: Black, White.
600 VOLTS 3-conductors: Red, Black, Blue
MULTICONDUCTOR 4-conductors: Red, Black, Blue, White (more than 4/C numbered)
TECK 90 CABLE Grounding Conductor: An uninsulated Class B stranded grounding conductor is included in
the cable assembly.
14-10 AWG Assembly: Multiple conductor cables are assembled with suitable fillers and binder tape.
Inner Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat, flame and moisture-resistant jacket, rated -40C
XLP INSULATION
Armor: Aluminum interlocking armor.
ALUMINUM Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat, flame and moisture-resistant jacket, rated 40C,
INTERLOCKED ARMOR the standard color is black but colored jackets will be provided on request. Meets Flame Test
INNER & OUTER in accordance with Ontario Hydro Spec. L-891 SM-77, meets Flame Test in IEEE 383 and
PVC JACKETS FT-4 or better. Sunlight Resistant.
Ampacity: Based on not more than three conductors in raceway or cable at an ambient
RATED HL
temperature of 30C per Table 2, Column 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code, these
(HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS)
ampacities are also based on a minimum one cable O.D. spacing between adjacent cables,
PASSES FT-4 (for a four conductor cable the fourth conductor is considered to be the neutral of the
FLAME TEST three-phase, 4-wire-system).
Temperature: -40C to 90C
Voltage: 600 Volts
5/15KV TECK CABLE ALSO AVAILABLE

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CSA TECK 90 TYPE CONTROL CABLE

W E I GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
APPROX. APPROX. APPROX. APPROX.
DIAMETER ARMOR DIAMETER WEIGHT
NO. OF GROUND INNER DIAMETER OUTER LBS/
SIZE
CONDUCTORS WIRING JACKET (INCH) JACKET 1000 FT
(INCH) (INCH)

14 2 14 .361 .571 .651 187

14 3 14 .382 .592 .672 215
14 4 14 .415 .625 .705 240
14 5 14 .452 .662 .742 265
14 6 14 .490 .700 .781 293
14 7 14 .490 .700 .781 310
14 8 14 .561 .771 .851 360
14 10 14 .650 .860 .940 423
14 12 14 .671 .881 .961 465
14 15 14 .742 .952 1.032 537
14 19 14 .780 1.100 1.180 675
14 20 14 .820 1.140 1.220 703
14 25 14 .949 1.269 1.350 874
12 2 12 .396 .606 .686 218
12 3 12 .420 .630 .710 252
12 4 12 .457 .667 .747 290
12 10 12 .720 .930 1.011 529
12 12 12 .744 .954 1.034 589
12 15 12 .865 1.185 1.266 788
12 20 12 .953 1.273 1.354 950
10 3 12 .470 .680 .761 314
10 4 12 .514 .724 .804 367

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 CSA TECK 90
POWER CABLE

APPLICATIONS Suitable for use as follows:

For exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations.

For use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable troughs and ventilated flexible
cableway in wet or dry locations.
Cable is sunlight resistant.
For direct earth burial.
Typical applications are for power, lighting and control circuits in: pulp and paper mills, steel
mills, food processing plants, commercial centers, mines, generating stations, refineries,
industrial plants and chemical plants.

SPECIFICATIONS
Southwire's Teck 90 Control Cable meets CSA C22.2, No. 131

CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Class B stranded, bare, soft copper.
Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP) as approved by CSA on Types RW90 XLP
-40C per CSA C22.2, No. 131; LL90458.
Color Code: 2-conductors: Black, White.
1000 VOLTS 3-conductors: Red, Black, Blue
MULTICONDUCTOR 4-conductors: Red, Black, Blue, White (more than 4/C numbered)
TECK 90 CABLE Grounding Conductor: An uninsulated Class B stranded grounding conductor is included in
the cable assembly.
8 and Larger AWG Assembly: Multiple conductor cables are assembled with suitable fillers and binder tape.
Inner Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat, flame and moisture-resistant jacket, rated -40C
XLP INSULATION
Armor: Aluminum interlocking armor.
ALUMINUM Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) heat, flame and moisture-resistant jacket, rated 40C,
INTERLOCKED ARMOR the standard color is black but colored jackets will be provided on request. Meets Flame Test
INNER & OUTER in accordance with Ontario Hydro Spec. L-891 SM-77, meets Flame Test in IEEE 383 and
PVC JACKETS FT-4 or better. Sunlight Resistant.
Ampacity: Based on not more than three conductors in raceway or cable at an ambient
RATED HL
temperature of 30C per Table 2, Column 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code, these
(HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS)
ampacities are also based on a minimum one cable O.D. spacing between adjacent cables,
PASSES FT-4 (for a four conductor cable the fourth conductor is considered to be the neutral of the
FLAME TEST three-phase, 4-wire-system).
Temperature: -40C to 90C
Voltage: 1000 Volts
5/15KV TECK CABLE ALSO AVAILABLE

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 UNDERGROUND
AND SURFACE
MINING CABLE

CSA TECK 90 TYPE POWER CABLE

W E I GHTS A N D ME A S U R E ME N T S
APPROX. APPROX. APPROX. APPROX.
DIAMETER ARMOR DIAMETER WEIGHT
NO. OF GROUND INNER DIAMETER OUTER LBS/
SIZE
CONDUCTORS WIRING JACKET (INCH) JACKET 1000 FT
(INCH) (INCH)

8 3 10 .627 .837 .917 466

8 4 10 .685 .895 .975 553
6 3 8 .768 1.088 1.168 707
6 4 8 .883 1.203 1.283 888
4 3 8 .907 1.227 1.308 958
4 4 8 .994 1.314 1.394 1144
3 3 6 .965 1.285 1.365 1140
3 4 6 1.058 1.378 1.458 1351
2 3 6 1.030 1.350 1.430 1305
2 4 6 1.131 1.451 1.531 1574
1 3 6 1.211 1.531 1.629 1642
1 4 6 1.333 1.653 1.751 2009
1/0 3 6 1.295 1.615 1.713 1913
1/0 4 6 1.427 1.747 1.845 2351
2/0 3 6 1.390 1.710 1.808 2255
2/0 4 6 1.533 1.863 1.962 2848
3/0 3 4 1.498 1.818 1.916 2695
3/0 4 4 1.654 1.984 2.082 3412
4/0 3 4 1.619 1.949 2.047 3268
4/0 4 4 1.849 2.179 2.277 4212
250 3 4 1.826 2.156 2.254 3885
250 4 4 2.013 2.343 2.464 4878
300 3 4 1.940 2.270 2.391 4509
300 4 4 2.141 2.471 2.592 5636
350 3 3 2.048 2.378 2.499 5119
350 4 3 2.262 2.592 2.712 6416
500 3 3 2.327 2.657 2.777 6802
500 4 3 2.573 2.903 3.024 8602

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