TUNNELING POWER CABLES
Index 3- Type G-GC (Round) 3/C kv..................... -3 3-5 Type SHD-GC 3/C 5kV........................ -5 3-55 Type SHD-GC 3/C 5kV........................ - 3-0/0/0 Type MP-GC 3/C 5-5kV (EP/CPE)................. 8-9 3-// Type MP-GC 3/C 5-5kV (XLP/PVC).............. 0-3- DLO kv.................................. -3 3-50 VFD kv..................................... 3-0-08 Underground Lighting Cable -9/C Volts......... 5 3-0 CIR Standard CIR Power Cable UL Listed as Type TC-ER. - Type SOOW Cable.......................... 8-3-03 Gexol -HF Flame Retardant LSHF Power Cable....... 0 Materials CPE and TPU................... Tiger Stripes Reflective and Standard.............. Safety, Training and Education.................... 3 El Dorado, Arkansas Made in America Nexans AmerCable believes the information presented throughout this catalog to be reliable and current. All information is subject to change without notice. The information listed is approximate, and is presented only as a guide for product selection. We make no claims or warranties for the suitability of any product for any particular application. 0, AmerCable Incorporated
COMMITTED TO MORE PRODUCTIVE TUNNELING Tiger Brand cables have powered some of the world s biggest TBMs. No matter what size your TBM, Nexans AmerCable has a tunnel cable productivity solution for your TBM project. Our innovatively engineered and manufactured cables are designed for your toughest conditions. As the leading producer of mining and tunneling cables in North America, Nexans AmerCable is dedicated to producing: n cables that last longer in harsh tunneling environments n cables designed to help provide greater levels of safety and productivity INNOVATION & SUPPORT n Designing insulating and jacketing materials that are more flexible with greater resistance to abrasion and moisture n Cable constructions that last longer providing reduced down time for increased production n New product development that addresses environmental, safety and cost reduction issues specific to your mining application n Nexans AmerCable is an ISO-0 certified manufacturer To support the world s largest TBM at the Seattle SR99 tunnel project, Nexans AmerCable designed and built a unique cable payout tray system that mounted directly on the unit. HANDS-ON FIELD SUPPORT Our highly experienced field application engineers are available / for on-site evaluation and solutions. They also conduct education and training sessions that address safety, splicing and cable handling issues.
3- TYPE G-GC ROUND 3/C MOLD-CURED JACKET 000 VOLTS Conductors Flexible tinned copper Ground Check Conductor Flexible tinned copper with yellow polypropylene insulation C ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) Ground Wires Flexible tinned copper Reinforced mold-cured thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent marking. See Page for jacket colors and color/stripe options. Pure Integral Fill for greater torsion resistance Tape Non-conducting Pump Application Construction 3- is available with insulated grounds for pump applications that require this specification. APPLICATION Especially suitable for use with mobile mining and tunneling equipment. Type G-GC is for applications where grounding conductors and a ground check conductor are required. Recommended maximum continuous conductor temperature is C. Suitable for shallow water submersion. Cable carries P-K-8-MSHA marking indicating listing by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Tiger Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-5-38/NEMA WC-58, ASTM B- and B-33. SR-99 Project: Cross-section of Bertha s Umbilical Cable (actual size) RATINGS & APPROVALS Mine Safety & Health Administration K-8-MSHA. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection P-8. Tiger Brand Mining Cables meet or exceed ICEA Standards S-5-38 & CSA Standards C. #9. Canadian Standards Association File 83, FT, FT5, - 50 C Type SHD-GC, SHD-BGC up to 5kV Type W, G, G-GC, G-BGC up to kv RETIE Tiger Brand is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated. Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
3- TYPE G-GC ROUND 3/C 000 VOLTS 3-- AWG Power Conductors per Conductor Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor Outside Dimensions Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 008 8 33 0 0 9 0.9 00 59 00 59 0 0 9.05 50 9 00 59 0 8 33. 00 0 00 59 0 33.3 80 38 00 59 80 33.5 8 00 /0 80 5 33.5 30 8 00 33 80 59.5 5 030 3/0 8 80 59.89 33 9 00 /0 53 80 59.0 3980 8 95 59.39 0 30 888 95 /0.8 50 39 95 33 3.03 80 8 Extra-Heavy-Duty (EHD) black CPE is standard. Colored EHD CPE jackets available upon request. Ground Check Conductor 0 AWG (minimum 9 strand x) ground check conductor on 8 AWG through AWG cable. 8 AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on AWG through /0 AWG cable. AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on kcmil and larger cable. *Ampacity Based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature. Tolerances ± 0.030" 8- AWG ± 0.00" /0 - AWG ± 0.050" 3/0 - /0 AWG ± 0.00" - kcmil Correction Factors For ampacities for various ambient temperatures above or below 0 C. Ambient Temp. Multiplying Degrees C Correction Factors 0. 0.8 30.0 0.00 50 0. Tables reproduced from standards publication ICEA-S-5-38, NEMA WC-58 Reel Correction Factors For use with ampacities when one or more layers of cable are wound on a reel. Cables must be derated to prevent over heating on reel. Number of Multiplying Layers Correction Factors 0.85 0.5 3 0.5 0.35 See Page 3 for AWG/Metric Cross Reference Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable 3
3-5 TYPE SHD-GC 3/C MOLD-CURED CPE JACKET 0 VOLTS Conductors Flexible tinned copper Ground Check Conductor Flexible tinned copper with yellow polypropylene insulation Strand Shield Semi-conducting layer Ground Wires Flexible tinned copper C ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) Shielding Semi-conducting tape Reinforced mold-cured thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent marking. Shielding Tinned copper and color coded nylon braid Assembly Taped core APPLICATION Heavy-duty high voltage portable power cable for use in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage. Recommended maximum continuous conductor temperature in C. Suitable for shallow water submersion. Cable carries P-8-MSHA marking indicating acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Tiger Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-5-38/NEMA WC-58, ASTM B- and B-33. See Page for jacket colors and color/stripe options. RATINGS & APPROVALS Mine Safety & Health Administration 8-MSHA. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection P-8. Insulated Cable Engineers Association S-5-38/ NEMA WC-58. Design standard for mining cables. Canadian Standards Association C. No. 9 File 83, FT, FT5, -50 C CSA Phase Color ID available on MTO Type SHD-GC, SHD-BGC up to 5kV SHD-GC meets FT requirements Tiger Brand is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated. Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
3-5 TYPE SHD-GC 3/C CPE JACKET 0 VOLTS 3-5- 00 00 00 00 030 00 AWG /0 3/0 /0 Power Conductors per Conductor 59 59 33 8 53 888 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard. Colored CPE available upon request. See page 3 for color options. Ground Check Conductor 8 AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on AWG through /0 AWG cable. AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on kcmil and larger cable. * Ampacity Based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature. Tolerances +8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor 33 5 33 59 3 59 59 59 /0 33 /0 53 35 35 5 5 5 80 80 Outside Dimensions..5..3. 3.05 3.5 3.0 3.8 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 3 080 0 8 5589 80 90 98 0 Ampacity * 0 C Ambient Temp 8 5 83 35 359 3 53 AWG/Metric Cross Reference AWG/ kcmil 0 8 0 8 /0 3/0 /0 300 00 00 50 800 000 Area of AWG/kcmil in mm 0.35 0.5 0.8.3.08 3.3 5. 8.3 3.30.5 33.. 53.9.3 85.0 0.. 5.0.3 0. 53. 30.0 380.0 05. 50. Nearest Standard Metric Cond. mm 0.50 0.50.00.50.50 0 5 35 50 50 0 95 0 0 50 85 0 0 300 00 00 Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable.com 5
3-55 TYPE SHD-GC 3/C MOLD-CURED CPE JACKET 00 VOLTS Conductors Flexible tinned copper Ground Check Conductor Flexible tinned copper with yellow polypropylene insulation Strand Shield Semi-conducting layer Ground Wires Flexible tinned copper Shielding Semi-conducting rubber and semi-conductive tape Shielding Tinned copper and color coded nylon braid C ethylenepropylene rubber (EPR) Assembly Taped core APPLICATION Heavy-duty high voltage portable power TBM cable for use in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage. Recommended maximum continuous conductor temperature in C. Suitable for shallow water submersion. Cable carries P-8-MSHA marking indicating acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Tiger Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-5-38/NEMA WC-58, ASTM B- and B-33. Reinforced mold-cured thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent marking. See Page for jacket colors and color/stripe options. RATINGS & APPROVALS Mine Safety & Health Administration 8-MSHA. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection P-8. Insulated Cable Engineers Association S-5-38/NEMA WC-58. Design standard for mining cables. Canadian Standards Association C. No. 9 File 83, FT, FT5, -50 C CSA Phase Color ID available on MTO Type SHD-GC, SHD- BGC up to 5kV SHD-GC meets FT requirements Tiger Brand is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated. Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
3-55 TYPE SHD-GC 3/C CPE JACKET 00 VOLTS 3-55- AWG Power Conductors per Conductor Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor Outside Dimensions Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. Ampacity * 0 C Ambient Temp 00 00 00 030 00 /0 3/0 /0 59 33 8 53 888 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 /0 33 59 59 59 59 33 5 5 80 80 95 95 95.95 3.05 3.0 3.33 3.50 3.5 3.85 530 580 550 0 8 8085 000 8 9 8 3 30 39 CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard. Colored CPE available upon request. See page 3 for color options. Ground Check Conductor 8 AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on AWG through /0 AWG cable. AWG (minimum 33 strand x) ground check conductor on kcmil and larger cable. * Ampacity Based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature. Tolerances +8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter AWG/Metric Cross Reference AWG/ kcmil 0 8 0 8 /0 3/0 /0 300 00 00 50 800 000 Area of AWG/kcmil in mm 0.35 0.5 0.8.3.08 3.3 5. 8.3 3.30.5 33.. 53.9.3 85.0 0.. 5.0.3 0. 53. 30.0 380.0 05. 50. Nearest Standard Metric Cond. mm 0.50 0.50.00.50.50 0 5 35 50 50 0 95 0 0 50 85 0 0 300 00 00 Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable.com
3-0/0/0 TYPE MP-GC 3/C MINE POWER FEEDER 5/8/5KV MOLD-CURED JACKET 00% LEVEL (GROUNDED) Conductors Copper Ground Check Conductor 8 AWG -wire copper with yellow polypropylene insulation Strand Shield Semi-conducting layer C ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) Ground Wires Tinned copper Shielding Semi-conducting layer under copper tape (phase identification provided) Assembly Taped core APPLICATION Connections between units of mine distribution systems not exceeding the rated voltage when installed in duct, conduit or open air and for direct burial in wet and dry locations. Recommended maximum continuous conductor temperature is C. Cable carries P-K-8-MSHA marking indicating listing by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Tiger Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-5-38/NEMA WC-58, ASTM B-8 and B-33. Mold-cured thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent marking. See Page for jacket colors and color/stripe options. RATINGS & APPROVALS Mine Safety & Health Administration. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Insulated Cable Engineers Association S-5-38. Canadian Standards Association C. #9., File 83, FT5, -35 C Type MP-GC, MPF up to 35kV RETIE Tiger Brand is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated. 8 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
0 VOLTS 3-0 TYPE MP-GC 3/C 00 00 00 00 00 00 AWG /0 /0 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor 8 5 3 /0 /0 8000 VOLTS 3-0 TYPE MP-GC 3/C 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 VOLTS 3-0 TYPE MP-GC 3/C 3-0- 3-0- 3-0- 00 00 00 00 00 AWG /0 /0 AWG /0 /0 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 5 3 /0 /0 Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor 5 3 /0 /0 CPE jacket. Black is standard. Colored CPE jackets available upon request. See page. *Ampacity Based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature. Tolerances + 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter 0 Outside Dimensions Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable 9..5.5..88..3..0 Outside Dimensions.5..8.89.03.8.3.58.88 Outside Dimensions.98..8.30.5..80 3.5 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 8 8 0 300 0 85 0 8 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 08 0 35 38 95 8 885 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 5 303 39 39 5 58 055 5 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 59 8 3 3 355 35 53 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 59 8 3 3 355 35 53 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 8 5 35 359 38 53 HIGHER VOLTAGE CONSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
3-// TYPE MP-GC 3/C MINE POWER FEEDER PVC JACKET 00% LEVEL (GROUNDED) Conductors Copper Ground Check Conductor 8 AWG -wire copper with yellow polypropylene insulation Strand Shield Semi-conducting layer C cross-linked polyethylene Fillers Binder Tape Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), cable identification via permanent surface marking. Ground Wires Tinned Copper Shielding Semi-conducting layer under copper tape (phase identification provided) Assembly Taped core APPLICATION Connections between units of mine distribution systems not exceeding the rated voltage when installed in duct, conduit or open air. For direct burial in wet and dry locations. Recommended maximum continuous conductor temperature is C. Cable carries P-K-8-MSHA marking indicating listing by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Tiger Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA Standards S-5-38/NEMA WC-58, ASTM B-8 and B-33. PVC jacket color options are the same as CPE. See Page. RATINGS & APPROVALS Mine Safety & Health Administration. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Insulated Cable Engineers Association S-5-38 up to 5kV. Canadian Standards Association C. #9, File 83, FT5, -35 C Type MP-GC, MPF up to 5kV RETIE Tiger Brand is a registered trademark of AmerCable Incorporated. 0 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
0 VOLTS 3- TYPE MP-GC 3/C 00 00 00 00 00 00 AWG /0 /0 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor 8 5 3 /0 /0 8000 VOLTS 3- TYPE MP-GC 3/C 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 VOLTS 3- TYPE MP-GC 3/C 3-- 3-- 3-- 00 00 00 00 00 AWG /0 /0 AWG /0 /0 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 Power Conductors per Conductor 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 5 3 /0 /0 Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor Grounding Conductors per AWG Conductor 5 3 /0 /0 0 Outside Dimensions..5.5..88..3..0 Outside Dimensions.5..8.89.03.8.3.58.88 Outside Dimensions.98..8.30.5..80 3.5 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 53 50 00 385 3 55 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 3 5 895 3983 8 58 893 Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 0 3 58 30 39 85 80 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 59 8 3 3 355 35 53 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 59 8 3 3 355 35 53 Ampacity* 0 C Ambient Temp 8 5 35 359 38 53 PVC *Ampacity Based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature. Tolerances + 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter HIGHER VOLTAGE CONSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable
3- FLEXIBLE POWER CABLE DLO EP/CPE RHH, RHW- 000 VOLTS Conductor Flexible-stranded, tin-coated annealed copper Separator Suitable separator tape provides easy stripping of insulation Ethylene-Propylene rubber (EPR) Flame retardant, oil and sunlight retardant thermoset Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) See Page for jacket color options. Extremely flexible stranding for increased overall cable flexibility and ease of installation APPLICATION Nexans AmerCable s 000V Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO) is a single conductor portable power cable suitable for use in applications needing great flexibility and excellent durability. Applications include motor and generator leads, battery leads, shipyards, telecommunications power, heavy earth moving equipment and renewable energy applications. FEATURES A two layer composite of flame retardant, oil and sunlight resistant Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) outer layer and Ethylene- Propylene rubber (EPR) inner layer. Composite design provides significant diameter reductions compared to designs using full thickness jackets. Suitable for continuous operating temperatures of C, wet or dry Rated RHH, RHW-; kcmil listed and marked for CT use UL listed as Sunlight Resistant UL listed as Marine Shipboard Cable (/0 and larger) Special order only and jacket meet hazardous waste regulations, per Code of Federal Regulations 0 Section (0CFR) for characteristic lead content Flame Resistance: FT-/IEEE0 for kcmil and UL VW- Meets smoke release and other requirements of Vertical Cable Tray Test UL 85 and is marked ST- for kcmil RATINGS & APPROVALS UL Standard : Thermoset Insulated Wires & Cables, Types RHH, RHW-. UL VW-. UL Standard 85: Vertical Tray Fire propagation and Smoke Release Test for Electrical and optical Fiber Cables. (UL, LS) AAR 59 Wire and Cable Insulating Material: Strand Construction except 3/0 and /0. ASTM B-33: Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes. ASTM B-: Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors having Bunch-Stranded Members, for Electrical Conductors. MSHA P-8 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
3- PORTABLE POWER CABLE 000 VOLTS Part No. 3-- AWG/ kcmil Minimum Wires per Conductor Outside Diameter Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. Ampacity* C 0 0.05 0.05 0. 3 35 0 0.05 0.05 0.33 0 03 0 0.05 0.05 0.5 58 55 0 8 3 0.055 0.030 0.3 8 80 05 0.055 0.030 0.35 05 0 05 0.055 0.030 0.0 8 09 0.055 0.030 0.98 0 0 0.05 0.05 0.8 00 0 /0 0.05 0.05 0. 8 0 33 0.05 0.05 0.0 5 300 3 3/0 8 0.05 0.05 0.89 5 /0 53 0.05 0.05 0.839 888 05 5 0.05 0.05 0.93 08 33 0.05 0.05.09 5 33 95 0.05 0.05.09 3 59 8 0.05 0.05.9 9 5 535 33 0.0 0.05.95 03 8 0 59 0.0 0.05.38 395 85 0.0 0.05.88 83 99 38 0.0 0.05.583 38 005 3 5 0.30 0.05.0 5 *Ampacity Calculated with at C conductor temperature and 30 C ambient air, per 00 NEC, Table 30- Cable diameters are subject to +/-5% manufacturing tolerance s above 000 kcmil are not UL listed Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable 3
3-50 VFD POWER CABLE SHIELDED 000 VOLTS 3 CONDUCTORS + 3 GROUNDS + GROUND CHECK(S) Ground Conductors (x3) Flexible tinned rope stranded conductors per ASTMB- and B-33, Insulated and colored green Type II EPDM (EPR) suitable for continuous operation at C. Ozone resistant. Shield Overall tinned copper braid plus aluminum/ polyester tape providing 00% coverage Reinforced mold-cured thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent marking. See Page for jacket colors and color/stripe options. Power Conductor Extra flexible tinned rope stranded conductors per ASTM- and B-33 Ground Check Wire(s) Optional Flexible tinned copper with yellow insulation. Center ground check available APPLICATION A flexible, braid and foil shielded, kv power cable specifically engineered for use in variable frequency AC motor drive (VFD) applications. Cable carries P-8-MSHA marking indicating acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Tiger Brand Mining Cable materials meet or exceed ICEA Standard S-5-38/NEMA WC-58 for Type SHC constructions. ASTM B- and B-33. Ratings & Approvals C Temperature Rating Tiger Brand Mining Cable materials meet or exceed ICEA Standard S-5-38/ NEMA WC-58. Mine Safety & Health Administration K-8-MSHA. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection P-K-8. Canadian Standards Association File 83 kv CSA Phase Color ID available on MTO Part No. 3-50- Power Conductor AWG/ kcmil Grounding Conductors AWG Diameter Approx. Weight lbs. per,000 ft. 00 8 0.55.3 59 00 0.0. 50 8 00 /0 0.0. 550 00 5 0.0.89 300 3 030 3/0 0.0.0 050 9 00 /0 3 0.0. 3 3 3 0.0.0 5950 355 0.0.8 80 05 0.5 3.03 930 53 Tolerance = +/- 5% of nominal outside diameter. Ground Check Conductor # AWG extensible strand for center groundcheck. # AWG is the minimum size for non-center ground check wires *Ampacity Ratings based on continuous duty at C conductor temperature Ampacity* C Correction Factors For ampacities for various ambient temperatures above or below 0 C. Ambient Temp. Degrees C Multiplying Correction Factors 0. 0.8 30.0 0.00 50 0. Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
3-0-8 UNDERGROUND LIGHTING CABLE - 9 CONDUCTORS VOLTS Power Conductors Extra flexible stranded per ASTM B- Chemically cross-linked, non-chlorinated thermosetting, flame retardant polyolefin Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) RATINGS & APPROVALS C Temperature Rating Tiger Brand Mining Cable materials meet or exceed industry standards COMPOSITE FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CABLES Nexans AmerCable has a unique composite Signal Cable design in which any MSHA approved fiber optic may be added. These products are cabled for optimum data signaling and performance. Colors Available: Black (standard) Orange (optional) APPLICATION A flexible insulated cable for use in mine lighting systems. The TPU jacket provides extra-tough physical characteristics needed in the underground mining environment. Cable is available with full copper braid shielding upon request. Part Number 3-0-8 03-8 0-8 05-8 0-8 0-8 08-8 09-8 0-03- 0-05- 0-0- 08-09- 0-03- 0-05- 0-0- 08-09- 0-03- 0-05- 0-0- 08-09- 0-03- 0-05- 0-0- 08-09- AWG 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Number of Conductors 3 5 8 9 3 5 8 9 3 5 8 9 3 5 8 9 3 5 8 9 Diameter Over (Inches) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Tolerances ± 5% of nominal outside diameter Overall Diameter (Inches) 0.0 0.0 0.88 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.80 0.5 0.550 0.5 0.5 0.0 0. 0. 0.50 0.550 0.588 0.30 0.30 0.0 0.55 0.5 0.555 0.59 0. 0. 0. 0.0 0.85 0.50 0.598 0.5 0.98 0.50 0.50 0.835 0.85 Weight (lbs./ft.) 0.08 0.00 0. 0.35 0.5 0.3 0.8 0.5 0.0 0. 0.3 0.58 0.83 0. 0.5 0. 0. 0.38 0. 0.5 0.5 0.38 0.8 0.30 0.8 0. 0.3 0.5 0.9 0.3 0.388 0. 0.8 0. 0. 0.33 0.0 0. 0.5 0. Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable 5
3-0 CIR CIR POWER CABLE (CRUSH & IMPACT RESISTANT) THREE & FOUR CONDUCTOR + GROUND UL LISTED AS TYPE TC-ER 0./KV RATED C GEXOL cross-linked flame retardant polyolefin, meeting the requirements for Type P of IEEE 580 and Type X of UL 309/CSA 5. 00V/IEC 000V. Safer to Handle CIR has no sharp metal armor edges that imperil worker s hands during splicing and installation of connectors Conductor Soft annealed flexible stranded tinned copper per IEEE 580 Table. A black, flame retardant, oil, abrasion, chemical and sunlight resistant thermoplastic compound meeting UL 309/ CSA 5 and IEEE 580. APPLICATION A flexible alternative to Type MC cable where application requires crush and impact protection. FEATURES n MSHA approved n Passes the same stringent crush and impact testing required by UL 5 for Type MC-HL n Gas & vapor tight impervious to water and air n Smaller bend radius (up to 0% smaller) than Type MC n Reduced tray fill (up to 35% less) compared to Type MC n Considerably more flexible than Type MC n Reduced installation time and cost compared to Type MC n Glands for this product cost up to 50% LESS than those for Type MC RATINGS & APPROVALS n C temperature rating n UL Listed as Type TC-ER (E39) n MSHA Approved (3 & conductor power cables) n Flame Retardant IEEE 0 n Suitable for use in Class I, Div and Zone environments n Sunlight resistant n Direct burial ALSO AVAILABLE: UL Listed Type TC-ER-HL (Cables Up to Diameter) Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
Conductor Grounding DC Resistance AC Resistance Inductive Voltage Drop AWG/ Number of Conductor Part No. Diameter Weight C NEC 5 C NEC at 5 C at C, 0Hz Reactance (Volts/Amp/ kcmil mm Conductors AWG/kcmil 3-0 (inches) (lbs/000 ft.) Ampacity Ampacity Ampacity (ohms/000 ft.) (ohms/000 ft.) 000 ft.). 3-508CIRG 0. 5 5.9 3. 0.0 5.09. -509CIRG 0.55 8 5 5.9 3. 0.0 5.0 3.3 3-5CIRG 0.53 0 0 0.83.8 0.03 3.5 3.3-5CIRG 0.580 0 0.83.8 0.0 3.8 0 5. 3 0-308CIRG 0.580 30 30.5. 0.03.08 0 5. 0-08CIRG 0.8 3 30 8.5. 0.03.03 8. 3 0-309CIRG 0.0 3 55 50 0.08 0.885 0.03. 8. 0-09CIRG 0.8 53 0 0.08 0.885 0.03.3.5 3 8-30CIRG 0.80 585 5 5 0.5 0.55 0.03 0.803.5 8-0CIRG 0.95 05 0 5 0.5 0.55 0.035 0.80 3-3CIRG 0.9 95 85 0.300 0.3 0.09 0.550 -CIRG.039 95 8 0.300 0.3 0.03 0.553 3 3-3CIRG.09 5 30 5 0.8 0.30 0.08 0.3 3 -CIRG.03 38 0 9 0.8 0.30 0.030 0. /0 5 3-3CIRG.33 9 0 50 0. 0. 0.08 0.3 /0 5 -CIRG.5 0 3 0 0. 0. 0.030 0.35 0 3-3CIRG.5 0 5 5 0.099 0. 0.00 0.0 0 -CIRG.0 585 5 0.099 0. 0.09 0.3 /0 09 3-3CIRG.9 35 0 30 0.0585 0.053 0.0 0.3 /0 09 -CIRG.953 39 08 8 0.0585 0.053 0.08 0.3 3 3-330CIRG.95 393 55 0.088 0.035 0.03 0.5 3-30CIRG.5 50 3 0 0.088 0.035 0.0 0.8 3 3-33CIRG. 59 30 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.0 3-3CIRG.0 50 80 8 0.03 0.05 0.083 0.093 53 3-333CIRG.5 0 30 380 0.05 0.038 0.058 0.05 53-33CIRG.855 88 3 30 0.05 0.038 0.08 0.08 50 380 3-33CIRG 3.08 95 535 5 0.0 0.053 0.05 0.0 50 380-3CIRG 3.35 883 8 380 0.0 0.053 0.08 0.03 Ampacities are based on Table 30.5 (B) () of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for conductors rated C, in a multi-conductor cable, at an ambient temperature of 30 C. The 5 C column is provided for additional information. The ampacities shown apply to open runs of cable, installation in any approved raceway. Derating for more than three current carrying conductors within the cable is in accordance with NEC Table 30.5 (B) (3) (a). The ampacities shown also apply to cables installed in cable tray in accordance with NEC Section 39.80. Bend Radius Type CIR IEEE 5 X Diameter NEC < " (5mm) X Diameter > " (5mm) < " (50mm) 5X Diameter > " (50mm) X Diameter Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable
TYPE SOOW CABLE 00 VOLTS C UL Certified Portable Cord MSHA Approved* Conductors Flexible bare copper strand Black heavy-duty Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Cable identification via permanent ink marking. Color-coded Ethylene Propylene (EP) rubber (see chart for color coding) Suitable for extra-hard usage per NEC Article 00 APPLICATION Nexans AmerCable s Type SOOW is a flexible, highly durable portable power cable manufactured for indoor or outdoor commercial and industrial-grade applications. Suitable for extra-hard usage per NEC Article 00. FEATURES n Available in - 8 AWG n Highly flexible and durable n Excellent resistance to oil, water and moisture n Excellent tensile strength, elongation and aging characteristics for longer service life n Excellent abrasion resistance n UL Listed for indoor and outdoor use n Sunlight (UV), ozone and weather exposure resistant n Suitable for immersion in water if properly terminated and installed Ratings & Approvals n 00V (UL) SOOW n UL Flexible Cord - UL COLOR CODE /C 3/C /C 5/C Black Black Black Black White White White White - Green Red Red - - Green Green - - - Orange Cable Legend Example: n MSHA P-0-KA0* n Flame Rated FT- n Rated -0 C up to C * MSHA approved on 3- & -Conductor cables. Other sizes pending AMERCABLE (UL) WATER RESISTANT TYPE SOOW C 3/C AWG 00V-0C FT 0-KA0-MSHA 8 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
Part No. No. of Conductors 3980 8 /30 0.030 0.00 0.355 39803 3 8 /30 0.030 0.00 0.35 3980 8 /30 0.030 0.00 0.05 9 39558 5 8 /30 0.030 0.080 0.80 30 3950 /30 0.030 0.00 0.35 3950 3 /30 0.030 0.00 0.395 395 /30 0.030 0.00 0.5 08 39559 5 /30 0.030 0.080 0.50 5 3950 /30 0.05 0.080 0. 5 39508 3 /30 0.05 0.080 0.55 53 39509 /30 0.05 0.080 0.50 88 3950 5 /30 0.05 0.095 0.5 5 3955 5/30 0.05 0.095 0.50 8 395 3 5/30 0.05 0.095 0.598 0 395 5/30 0.05 0.095 0.9 5 3950 5 5/30 0.05 0.095 0.0 30 3908 0 0/30 0.05 0.095 0.5 39308 3 0 0/30 0.05 0.095 0.50 398 0 0/30 0.05 0.095 0.0 3 395 5 0 0/30 0.05 0.095 0.5 39 Other s Available. Contact Nexans AmerCable for more information AWG Conductor Strand Outside Diameter Suitable for extra-hard usage per NEC Article 00 Approx. Weight Lbs./,000 ft. Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable
3-03 GEXOL - HF FLAME RETARDANT LOW SMOKE HALOGEN-FREE POWER CABLE EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE KV RATED C Conductor Soft annealed flexible stranded tinned copper per IEEE 580 Table. Armor (Optional) Basket weave wire armor per IEEE 580 and UL 309/ CSA 5. Bronze standard. Tinned copper available by request. / GEXOL -HF low smoke, Halogen-Free flame retardant cross-linked, polyolefin insulation meeting the requirements for Type LSE or LSX of IEEE 580 plus a black low smoke Halogen-Free flame retardant polyolefin jacket meeting IEEE 580. 000V/IEC 000V. Sheath (Optional) A black low smoke Halogen-Free flame retardant polyolefin, meeting IEEE 580. Application Nexans AmerCable s Low Smoke Halogen-Free power cables are your best choice when human safety, mechanical toughness and long-term reliability are important. Gexol-HF does not produce corrosive gases during a fire that might create a breathing hazard to people or damage expensive electronic equipment, making it ideal for use in control rooms that house this equipment. Features Flame retardant: IEC 33-3 Category A and IEEE 0. Low Smoke and Halogen-Free. High strand count conductors make this product more flexible and easier to install than IEC 009- Series cables. Severe cold durability: exceeds CSA cold bend/cold impact (-0 C/-35 C). Suitable for use in Class I, Division and Zone environments (armored and sheathed). Optional braid armor of bronze, aluminum or tinned copper. Also Available in Fire Resistant: IEC 033 Construction 0 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93
JACKET COLORS & STRIPES NEXANS AMERCABLE CPE JACKETS Nexans AmerCable s thermoset Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket offers tough, extremelydurable performance in tunnel projects and mines throughout the world. Tiger Brand cables are available in black (standard) and five optional colors. Colored cables provide extra safety through visual circuit identification and have the same performance specifications as our standard black cable. Black (standard) Blue Green Orange Yellow Red TIGER STRIPES STANDARD Nexans AmerCable s standard Tiger Stripes provide additional color combinations by vulcanizing a contrasting colored stripe into the jacket of our round CPE cables. Shown are a few examples of the many possible jacket / stripe combinations. Consult your Nexans AmerCable rep for a complete list of stripe options. TIGER STRIPES REFLECTIVE Nexans AmerCable s reflective Tiger Stripes can extend cable life by reducing run-overs in low visibility situations and improve mine safety by providing easier visual circuit identification. Black (standard) Blue Green Orange Yellow Red Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable
FACTORY INSTALLED CABLE ASSEMBLIES Professionally assembled at our El Dorado, Arkansas or Tooele, Utah facilities, our team of experienced technicians mate cables and connectors that match your specifications and perform in the harshest operating conditions. Factory prepared cable assemblies or terminations are a reliable way to lower your overall cable connectivity costs through enhanced reliability, reduced handling and lower installation time. Lower Overall Cost Enhanced Reliability Reduced Installation Time TUNNELING CABLE REPAIR & REFURBISHMENT Get maximum service life from your tunneling cables and couplers by having them professional repaired or refurbished at our Tooele, Utah Service Center. Tiger Brand tunneling cables are designed for dynamic, energized applications. When repairing one of these cables, it s essential to restore the cable helix to factory specifications. After the repair is made, vulcanizing the jacket where the repair is made will restore the cable to near-new operating condition. High-quality factory-certified cable and coupler repair for ALL brands Clean, inspect, repair and splice in new sections as needed. The cable is then tested and returned ready to use. Bailey Road El Dorado, Arkansas USA www.nexansamercable.com e-mail: mining@nexansamercable
SAFETY, TRAINING & EDUCATION MineCable-Safe is an investment in Safety and Productivity that brings the knowledge and experience of our field engineers to your project. High voltage cables require special handling to get maximum service life and keep personnel safe. Can you identify the difference between a productivity problem and a safety issue? Our experts can. FIELD TECHNICAL SUPPORT Safety and maximized cable productivity are Nexans AmerCable s top priorities for our tunneling customers. Nexans AmerCable s highly experienced field reps are ready to provide on-site cable evaluation, safe handling training and innovative productivity solutions. CABLE SPLICE/ REPAIR TRAINING Our field reps can conduct on-site training (all shifts) on the correct way to splice cables to extend their service life and instruct users on proper handing procedures. COMPOSITE FIBER OPTIC SIGNAL CABLES Nexans AmerCable has a unique composite Signal Cable design in which any MSHA approved fiber optic may be added. These products are cabled for optimum data signaling and performance. Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93 3
TIGER BRAND TUNNELING POWER CABLES Nexans AmerCable is the leading global manufacturer of surface and underground mining cables. Nexans AmerCable is an ISO 0 certified cable manufacturer that combines leading-edge technology, proven manufacturing techniques and high quality service to deliver the finest mining cable products available. Nexans AmerCable serves a worldwide customer base from our manufacturing facility in El Dorado, Arkansas. Our professional field engineers and customer support team work directly, or in partnership with a network of independent distributors, to deliver productivity enhancing cable solutions. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM NEXANS AMERCABLE? High-Quality Cable with an Emphasis on Safety On-Time Delivery Professional Sales, Support and Service Strategic Inventory Locations Short Lead Times El Dorado, Arkansas Made in America Nexans AmerCable Bailey Road - El Dorado, Arkansas USA (80) 8-9 (800) 3-5 Fax (80) 8-93 e-mail: mining@nexansamercable.com www.nexansamercable.com 0, AmerCable Incorporated _