Interlocked Armor Power Cable Shielded, EPR Insulation 133% Insulation Level Aluminum Armor Copper Conductors

Product Description:

This cable employs 3 soft bare annealed Class B copper conductors that comply with ASTM standards B-3 and B-8.  Annealed copper is a popular alternative to standard copper because the annealing process softens the metal to add flexibility without compromising the copper’s powerful conductive properties.  The copper conductors are insulated with an ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation that adds mechanical strength to the cable and also helps to protect the conductors from corrosive elements.  An uncoated copper tape shield directly covers the insulation.  The shield helps to prevent the electric current from interfering with other devices nearby and also helps to prevent electric shock.  The assembly includes a soft bare annealed copper grounding conductor which meets ASTM standards B-3 and B-8.  The grounding conductor serves to ensure steady conductivity throughout the life of the cable. The external armor of the assembly is an aluminum interlocked tape armor that is also available in galvanized steel.  The armor’s rigid frame protects the conductors from being jarred or interfered with by outside objects.  The aluminum armor is also an effective economical alternative to wire in conduit systems.  The outer surface of the cable is a black sunlight-resistant PVC jacket.

Applications:

This cable is UL approved for use in wet or dry locations at continuous temperatures up to 90°C.  In emergency overload situations, the cable can tolerate temperatures up to 130°C and in short circuit situations the cable can handle temperatures up to 250°C.  The cable can be installed indoors or outdoors, in cable trays, conduits, ducts, or direct burial in circuits producing 15,000 volts or less.  The interlocking armor on this cable makes it suitable for use in harsh climates and hazardous environments as specified by NEC. 

Specifications:

• In accordance with specifications set forth by Underwriters Laboratories, a compliance and regulations organization, is listed Type MC and is approved to transmit up to 600 volts at temperatures up to 90°C. 
• This cable passes the UL 1581 70,000 BTU/Hr flame test.

Construction:

-                Conductors

• The conductive components used in this cable are soft bare annealed Class B copper. 
• Annealed copper is a popular alternative to standard copper because the annealing process softens the metal to add flexibility without compromising the copper’s powerful conductive properties.

-                Insulation

• The conductors are individually insulated in a ethylene propylene rubber (EPR)
• The insulation helps to protect the cables from corrosive elements and also adds mechanical strength to the cable. 

-                Shield

• The conductors are shielded by an uncoated copper tape.
• The shield helps to prevent the electric current from interfering with other devices nearby and also helps to prevent electric shock. 

-                Grounding Conductor

• The grounding wire that is included in the assembly is a soft bare annealed Class B copper conductor.
• The grounding wire ensures steady conductivity over the life of the cable.

-                Armor

• The armor is an aluminum interlocked tape armor that is also available in galvanized steel.
• The aluminum armor is a great economical alternative to installing cable in conduit systems.

-                Jacket

• The exterior coating is a red sunlight resistant PVC jacket.