VNTC Unshielded 10 AWG

Product Description:

This multi-conductor cable employs Class B, fully annealed stranded tinned copper conductors.  The copper conductors align with ASTM standards B33 and B8.  The annealed copper product used in this cable offers superior flexibility compared to standard copper conductors.  The annealed metal undergoes a process in which the copper is heated and then slowly cooled, removing internal stress to make the copper more malleable.   The VNTC Unshielded Tray cable is available with Type THHN or THWN conductors.  THHN conductors are high heat-resistant, while THWN offers heat resistance and water resistance as well.  The copper conductors are insulated in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation that bears a clear polyamide (nylon) coat.  An exterior PVC jacket encases the conductors and protects them from abrasion and corrosion due to flame, moisture, oil, sunlight, ozone, and chemicals.

Applications:

This cable’s construction allows it to be used in wet or dry locations in temperatures up to 90°C when dry, 75°C when wet.  The cable has a cold bend rating of -20°C and meets crush and impact requirements of Type MC cable.  The cable passes UL, IEEE, and CSA flame tests and is therefore deemed suitable for use in hazardous locations.   The cable offers great resistance to oil, so it is often used in motor leads or oil drilling applications.  The VNTC Unshielded cable can be used in direct burial applications, free air, or installed in raceways or conduit.

Specifications:

-                In accordance with specifications set forth by Underwriters Laboratories, a compliance and regulations organization established over 100 years ago, this cable adheres to UL standard 66 which states construction, testing, and marking requirements for fixture cables. 

-                The cable also aligns with UL standard 1277 for Type TC-ER cables with three or more conductors. 

-                The cable meets or exceeds UL 1581 requirements for jacketed conductors. 

-                The VNTC Unshielded 10 AWG THWN or THHN is acceptable by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

-                This cable passes the following flame tests: UL 1277, IEEE 383, IEEE 1202, and CSA FT-4.

Construction: 

-                Conductor

• This multi-conductor cable employs Class B, fully annealed stranded tinned copper conductors. 
• The copper conductors align with ASTM standards B33 and B8. 
• The annealed copper product used in this cable offers superior flexibility compared to standard copper conductors.

-                Conductor Options

• The VNTC Unshielded Tray cable is available with Type THHN or THWN conductors.
• THHN conductors are high heat-resistant, while THWN offers heat resistance and water resistance as well. 

-                Insulation

• The copper conductors are insulated in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation that bears a clear polyamide (nylon) coat.

-                Jacket

• An exterior PVC jacket encases the conductors and protects them from abrasion and corrosion due to flame, moisture, oil, sunlight, ozone, and chemicals.

Applications: As flame-retardant multi-conductor control, signal or power cables rated 600 volts, 90 Deg. C. in dry locations, 75 Deg. C. in wet locations. Specifically approved for installation in cable trays per Article 336 of the NEC. Also approved for use in Class 1 remote-control and signaling circuits per Article 725 of the NEC. Type TC cable is suitable for use in Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations. Cables may be installed in air, in ducts or conduits, in tray or trough, and are suitable for direct burial.

Construction:Individual conductors of stranded uncoated copper Type TFN (16AWG). Type THWN or THHN (14-10 AWG), color coded, two conductors flat, three or more conductors twisted, PVC jacket overall, surface printed.

Standards:

1. Listed by UL as Type TC Tray Cable per Article 336 of the NEC.
2. Individual conductors UL listed as Type THWN or THHN (14-10 AWG) or Type TFN (16 AWG).
3. Overall jacket UL listed as Sunlight Resistant.
4. Cables UL listed for Direct Burial.
5. Cables with grounding conductor UL listed for Open Wiring.
6. Cables pass UL and IEEE-383 ribbon burner tests and ICEA 210.00 BTU/hour test.

Notes: Cables designated (w/g) contain an additional bare copper grounding conductor, same size as circuit conductors, and are UL listed for Open Wiring. Standard color coding is ICEA Method E2 or K2 for NEC applications. This color coding method omits white and green from the color sequence. ICEA Method 4 color coding is also provided. This consists of printed numbers and words, 1-ONE, 2-TWO, etc. Size 16 AWG is rated 90oC dry only.