AmerCable Surface Mining Catalog
AmerCable Surface Mining Catalog
AmerCable Surface Mining Catalog
SURFACE
MINING CABLES
Index
36-503 Type SHD-GC 2kV • CPE Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
36-502 Type SHD-GC 2kV • TPU Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
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36-503
TYPE SHD-GC
MOLD-CURED CPE JACKET • 2000 VOLTS
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty portable power cable for use in
Ground Check Conductor 2
circuits not exceeding 2,000 volts. Designed for
Flexible tinned copper Tape
with yellow polypropylene insulation applications such as drills, conveyors, pumps and
Non-conducting mobile equipment where grounding
Insulation conductors, a ground check conductor and metal-
Ground Wires Shielding
Flexible tinned copper lic shielding are required. Recommended maxi-
Tinned copper
and color coded
mum continuous conductor temperature
Insulation is 90°C. Suitable for shallow water submersion.
nylon braid
90°C ethylene-propylene
rubber (EPR) Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Separator Tape
Department of Environmental Protection and the
Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Jacket 1
Reinforced mold-cured
Pure
Integral Fill Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA
thermosetting Chlorinated for greater Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket. torsion
Cable identification
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
resistance
via permanent marking.
2 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-503 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • CPE JACKET • 2000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-503- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
006 6 133 70 10 49 155 1.29 1160 93
004 4 259 70 8 133 155 1.40 1490 122
002 2 259 70 6 133 170 1.59 2000 159 Blast Hole Driller
001 1 259 80 5 133 190 1.76 2450 184
010 1/0 266 80 4 259 190 1.86 2840 211
020 2/0 323 80 3 259 205 2.00 3400 243
030 3/0 418 80 2 259 205 2.13 3680 279
040 4/0 532 80 1 259 220 2.31 4860 321 Pump
250 250 627 95 1/0 266 220 2.51 5950 355
350 350 888 95 2/0 323 235 2.81 7400 435
500 500 1221 95 4/0 532 265 3.19 10100 536
1 Jacket – CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard.
Colored CPE available upon request.
See page 34 for color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 10 AWG (minimum 49
strand 7x7) ground check conductor on AWG/Metric
8 AWG through 2 AWG cable.
Cross Reference
8 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 1 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable. AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check Size in mm2 mm2
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable. 22 0.35 0.50
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C 20 0.52 0.50
conductor temperature. 18 0.82 1.00
Tolerances – ± 5% of nominal outside diameter 16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
Photo courtesy P&H 1000 506.7 500
4 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-502 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • TPU JACKET • 2000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-502- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
006 6 133 70 10 49 155 1.29 1069 93
004 4 259 70 8 133 155 1.40 1295 122
002 2 259 70 6 133 170 1.59 1778 159 Blast Hole Driller
001 1 259 80 5 133 190 1.76 2163 184
010 1/0 266 80 4 259 190 1.86 2508 211
020 2/0 323 80 3 259 205 2.00 3001 243
030 3/0 418 80 2 259 205 2.13 3470 279
040 4/0 532 80 1 259 220 2.31 4192 321 Pump
250 250 627 95 1/0 266 220 2.51 5213 355
350 350 888 95 2/0 323 235 2.81 6824 435
500 500 1221 95 4/0 532 265 3.19 9014 536
1 Jacket – Standard jacket is black.
See page 34 for color options
2 Ground Check Conductor – 10 AWG (minimum 49
strand 7x7) ground check conductor on
8 AWG through 2 AWG cable. AWG/Metric
8 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 1 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.
Cross Reference
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable. kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C
22 0.35 0.50
conductor temperature.
20 0.52 0.50
Tolerances – ± 5% of nominal outside diameter 18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
Photo courtesy CAT
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty portable power cable for use in
Ground Check Conductor 2
circuits not exceeding 5,000 volts. Designed for
Flexible tinned copper with Tape
yellow polypropylene insulation applications such as shovels, dredges and drills.
Non-conducting Recommended maximum continuous
Strand Shield Insulation conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for shal-
Semi-conducting layer Shielding
low water submersion.
Tinned copper
Ground Wires and color coded Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Flexible tinned copper nylon braid acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Insulation Department of Environmental Protection and the
90°C ethylene-propylene Mine Safety and Health Administration.
rubber (EPR) Assembly
Taped core Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Separator Tape ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Jacket 1
Reinforced mold-cured
thermosetting Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket.
Cable identification
via permanent marking.
6 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-515 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • CPE JACKET • 5000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-515- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
006 6 133 110 10 49 185 1.56 1560 93
004 4 259 110 8 133 185 1.68 1920 122
002 2 259 110 6 133 205 1.87 2500 159 Loading Shovel
001 1 259 110 5 133 205 1.95 2860 184
010 1/0 266 110 4 259 220 2.08 3390 211
020 2/0 323 110 3 259 220 2.20 3830 243
030 3/0 418 110 2 259 235 2.36 4418 279
040 4/0 532 110 1 259 235 2.50 5300 321 Blast Hole Driller
250 250 627 120 1/0 266 250 2.69 6450 355
350 350 888 120 2/0 323 265 2.95 7880 435
500 500 1221 120 4/0 532 280 3.31 10440 536
1 Jacket – CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard.
Colored CPE available upon request.
See page 34 for color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on 6 AWG
through 4/0 AWG cable. AWG/Metric
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check Cross Reference
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable.
AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C
kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
conductor temperature. Size in mm2 mm2
Tolerances – +8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter 22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty portable power cable for use in
Ground Check Conductor 2
circuits not exceeding 5,000 volts. Designed for
Flexible tinned copper with Tape
yellow polypropylene insulation applications such as shovels, dredges and drills.
Non-conducting Recommended maximum continuous
Strand Shield Insulation conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for shal-
Semi-conducting layer Shielding
low water submersion.
Tinned copper
Ground Wires and color coded Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Flexible tinned copper nylon braid acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Insulation Fillers Department of Environmental Protection and the
90°C ethylene-propylene Mine Safety and Health Administration.
rubber (EPR) Assembly
Taped core Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Separator Tape ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Jacket 1
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Rubber
(TPU) Jacket. Filler and
Cable identification via Tape Core
permanent marking.
8 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-514 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • TPU JACKET • 5000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-514- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
006 6 133 110 10 49 185 1.56 1342 93
004 4 259 110 8 133 185 1.68 1629 122
002 2 259 110 6 133 205 1.87 2228 159 Loading Shovel
001 1 259 110 5 133 205 1.95 2447 184
010 1/0 266 110 4 259 220 2.08 2760 211
020 2/0 323 110 3 259 220 2.20 3238 243
030 3/0 418 110 2 259 235 2.36 3792 279
040 4/0 532 110 1 259 235 2.50 4548 321 Blast Hole Driller
250 250 627 120 1/0 266 250 2.69 5427 355
350 350 888 120 2/0 323 265 2.95 7070 435
500 500 1221 120 4/0 532 280 3.31 9407 536
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable
Ground Check Conductor 2
for use in circuits not exceeding the rated
Flexible tinned copper with
yellow polypropylene insulation voltage. These cables are used for heavy mobile
Insulation equipment such as drag lines, shovels, dredges,
Strand Shield Shielding
drills and for power feeders. Recommended
Semi-conducting layer Tinned copper
and color coded maximum continuous conductor temperature in
Ground Wires nylon braid 90°C. Suitable for shallow water submersion.
Flexible tinned copper
Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Insulation acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
90°C ethylene-propylene Department of Environmental Protection and the
rubber (EPR) Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Assembly
Insulation Shielding Taped core Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Semi-conducting tape ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Jacket 1 ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Reinforced mold-cured
thermosetting Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket.
Cable identification
via permanent marking.
10 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-517 • TYPE SHD-GC • CPE JACKET • 8000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-517- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor2 mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
004 4 259 150 8 133 205 1.94 2180 122
002 2 259 150 6 133 220 2.12 2830 159
001 1 259 150 5 133 220 2.21 3350 184 Dragline
010 1/0 266 150 4 259 220 2.32 3590 211
020 2/0 323 150 3 259 235 2.46 4190 243
030 3/0 418 150 2 259 250 2.62 5075 279
040 4/0 532 150 1 259 250 2.75 5660 321
250 250 627 150 1/0 266 250 2.89 6740 355 Loading Shovel
350 350 888 150 2/0 323 280 3.20 8460 435
500 500 1221 4/0 532 295 3.56 10700 536
1 Jacket – CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard.
Colored CPE available upon request.
See page 34 for color options. Blast Hole Driller
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on 4 AWG
through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
AWG/Metric
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable. Cross Reference
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
conductor temperature. kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Tolerances – +8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
Photo courtesy P&H 800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable for
Ground Check Conductor 2
use in circuits not exceeding the rated
Flexible tinned copper with
yellow polypropylene insulation voltage. These cables are used for heavy mobile
Insulation equipment such as drag lines, shovels, dredges,
Strand Shield Shielding
drills and for power feeders. Recommended maxi-
Semi-conducting layer Tinned copper
and color coded mum continuous
Ground Wires nylon braid conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for shal-
Flexible tinned copper low water submersion.
Insulation Fillers Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
90°C ethylene-propylene acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
rubber (EPR) Assembly Department of Environmental Protection and the
Taped core Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Insulation Shielding
Semi-conducting tape Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Jacket 1
ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Rubber ASTM B-172 and B-33.
(TPU) Jacket. Filler and
Cable identification via Tape Core
permanent marking.
12 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-518 • TYPE SHD-GC • TPU JACKET • 8000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-518- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor2 mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
004 4 259 150 8 133 205 1.94 2019 122
002 2 259 150 6 133 220 2.12 2603 159
001 1 259 150 5 133 220 2.21 2913 184 Dragline
010 1/0 266 150 4 259 220 2.32 3351 211
020 2/0 323 150 3 259 235 2.46 3946 243
030 3/0 418 150 2 259 250 2.62 4582 279
040 4/0 532 150 1 259 250 2.75 5321 321
250 250 627 150 1/0 266 250 2.89 6101 355 Loading Shovel
350 350 888 150 2/0 323 280 3.20 7696 435
500 500 1221 4/0 532 295 3.56 10199 536
1 Jacket – Standard jacket is black.
See page 34 for TPU jacket color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum Blast Hole Driller
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on 4 AWG
through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check AWG/Metric
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable.
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C Cross Reference
conductor temperature. AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
+
Tolerances – 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
Photo courtesy P&H
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable for
Ground Check Conductor 2
use in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage.
Flexible tinned copper with
yellow polypropylene insulation These cables are used for heavy mobile equipment
Insulation such as drag lines, shovels, dredges, drills and
Shielding
for power feeders. Recommended maximum
Tinned copper
Strand Shield continuous conductor temperature in 90°C.
and color coded
Semi-conducting layer nylon braid Suitable for shallow water submersion.
Ground Wires Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Flexible tinned copper acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Insulation Department of Environmental Protection and the
Assembly
90°C ethylene-propylene Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Taped core
rubber (EPR)
Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Insulation Shielding ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Semi-conducting tape ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Jacket 1
Reinforced mold-cured
thermosetting Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket.
Cable identification
via permanent marking.
See Page 34 for jacket
color options.
Also available with
Extra-Tough Thermoplastic
Polyurethane (TPU) jacket
for extremely abrasive
environments! See page 16.
Round-shaped
See Page 32-33 for cross-section
Tiger Stripe options
Photo courtesy CAT
14 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-519 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • CPE JACKET • 15000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-519- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
002 2 259 210 6 133 235 2.41 3500 164
001 1 259 210 5 133 235 2.52 4080 187
010 1/0 266 210 4 259 250 2.64 4610 215 Dragline
020 2/0 323 210 3 259 250 2.73 4890 246
030 3/0 418 210 2 259 265 2.90 5589 283
040 4/0 532 210 1 259 265 3.05 6820 325
250 250 627 210 1/0 266 265 3.15 6960 359
350 350 888 210 2/0 323 280 3.40 9128 437 Loading Shovel
500 500 1221 210 4/0 532 280 3.68 11020 534
1 Jacket – CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard.
Colored CPE available upon request.
See page 34 for color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on
4 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable.
AWG/Metric
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C Cross Reference
conductor temperature. AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
+
Tolerances – 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
Photo courtesy P&H 1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable for use
Ground Check Conductor 2
in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage. These cables
Flexible tinned copper with
yellow polypropylene insulation are used for heavy mobile equipment such
Insulation as drag lines, shovels, dredges, drills and for power
Shielding
feeders. Recommended maximum continuous
Tinned copper
Strand Shield conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for
and color coded
Semi-conducting layer nylon braid shallow water submersion.
Ground Wires Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Fillers
Flexible tinned copper acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Insulation Department of Environmental Protection and the
Assembly Mine Safety and Health Administration.
90°C ethylene-propylene
Taped core
rubber (EPR)
Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
Insulation Shielding ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Semi-conducting tape ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Rubber
Jacket 1 Filler and
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Tape Core
(TPU) Jacket.
Cable identification via
permanent marking.
Black jacket standard.
See Page 34 for jacket
color options.
Also available with
mold-cured thermosetting
Chlorinated Polyethylene
(CPE) jacket.
See page 14.
Round-shaped
Application Note: cross-section
TPU may not be appropriate
for non-mining applications.
16 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-521 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • TPU JACKET • 15000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-521- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
002 2 259 210 6 133 235 2.41 3145 164
001 1 259 210 5 133 235 2.52 3567 187
010 1/0 266 210 4 259 250 2.64 3976 215 Dragline
020 2/0 323 210 3 259 255 2.73 4526 246
030 3/0 418 210 2 259 265 2.90 5231 283
040 4/0 532 210 1 259 265 3.05 6033 325
250 250 627 210 1/0 266 265 3.15 6602 359
350 350 888 210 2/0 323 280 3.40 8306 437 Loading Shovel
500 500 1221 210 4/0 532 280 3.68 10497 534
1 Jacket – Standard jacket is black.
See page 30 for TPU jacket color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on
4 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable. AWG/Metric
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C
conductor temperature.
Cross Reference
+ AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
Tolerances – 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter
kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable for
Ground Check Conductor 2
use in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage.
Flexible tinned copper with
Insulation These cables are used for heavy mobile equipment
yellow polypropylene insulation Shielding such as drag lines, shovels, dredges, and for power
Tinned copper feeders. Recommended maximum continuous
Strand Shield and color coded
nylon braid conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for
Semi-conducting layer shallow water submersion.
Insulation
Ground Wires Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
90°C ethylene-
Flexible tinned copper propylene acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
rubber (EPR) Department of Environmental Protection and the
Insulation Shielding
Semi-conducting rubber Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Assembly
and semi-conductive tape
Taped core Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Jacket 1
Reinforced mold-cured
thermosetting Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket.
Cable identification
via permanent marking.
See Page 34 for jacket
color options.
Also available with
Extra-Tough Thermoplastic
Polyurethane (TPU) jacket
for extremely abrasive
environments! See page 20.
Round-shaped
See Page 32-33 for cross-section
Tiger Stripe options
Photo courtesy P&H
18 Manufactured by Nexans AmerCable • (870) 862-4919 • (800) 643-1516 • Fax (870) 862-9613
36-525 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • CPE JACKET • 25000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-525- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
001 1 259 260 5 133 265 2.95 5320 191
010 1/0 266 260 4 259 265 3.05 5840 218
020 2/0 323 260 3 259 280 3.20 6550 249 Dragline
030 3/0 418 260 2 259 280 3.33 6670 286
040 4/0 532 260 1 259 295 3.50 8350 327
250 250 627 260 1/0 266 295 3.54 8085 360
350 350 888 260 2/0 323 295 3.85 10040 439
1 Jacket – CPE jacket. Black CPE is standard.
Colored CPE available upon request.
See page 34 for color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on
4 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable.
AWG/Metric
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C Cross Reference
conductor temperature. AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
+
Tolerances – 8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Heavy duty high voltage portable power cable for
Ground Check Conductor 2
use in circuits not exceeding the rated voltage.
Flexible tinned copper with
Insulation These cables are used for heavy mobile equipment
yellow polypropylene insulation Shielding such as drag lines, shovels, dredges, and for power
Strand Shield Tinned copper feeders.Recommended maximum continuous
Semi-conducting layer and color coded
nylon braid conductor temperature in 90°C. Suitable for
Insulation shallow water submersion.
90°C ethylene-propylene
rubber (EPR) Cable carries “P-184-MSHA” marking indicating
Fillers acceptance as flame resistant by the Pennsylvania
Ground Wires
Flexible tinned copper Department of Environmental Protection and the
Assembly Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Insulation Shielding Taped core
Semi-conducting rubber Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
and semi-conductive tape ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Rubber
Jacket 1 Filler and
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Tape Core
(TPU) Jacket.
Cable identification via
permanent marking.
Black jacket standard.
See Page 34 for jacket
color options.
Also available with
mold-cured thermosetting
Chlorinated Polyethylene
(CPE) jacket.
See page 18.
Round-shaped
Application Note: cross-section
TPU may not be appropriate
for non-mining applications.
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36-526 • TYPE SHD-GC 3/C • TPU JACKET • 25000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
v Nominal Approx.
No. of Insulation No. of Wires Jacket Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size Wires per Thickness Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-526- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
001 1 259 260 5 133 265 2.95 4410 191
010 1/0 266 260 4 259 265 3.05 4866 218
020 2/0 323 260 3 259 280 3.20 5560 249 Dragline
030 3/0 418 260 2 259 280 3.33 6192 286
040 4/0 532 260 1 259 295 3.50 7110 327
250 250 627 260 1/0 266 295 3.54 7692 360
350 350 888 260 2/0 323 295 3.85 9608 439
1 Jacket – Standard jacket is black.
See page 34 for TPU jacket color options.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 8 AWG (minimum
133 strand 7x19) ground check conductor on
4 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable.
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C
AWG/Metric
conductor temperature. Cross Reference
Tolerances – +8%/-5% of nominal outside diameter AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
14 2.08 2.50
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
6 13.30 16
4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
1 42.41 50
1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
250 126.7 120
300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
400 202.7 240
500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Especially suitable for use with mobile mining
equipment such as continuous miners, drills,
cutters, loading machines, AC shuttle cars and
pumps. Type W is for applications where bare
Tape grounding conductors are not required or desired.
Non-conducting Recommended maximum continuous conductor
temperature is 90°C.
Cable carries “P-7K-184 MSHA” marking
Insulation indicating listing by the Mine Safety and Health
90°C ethylene-propylene Administration and the Pennsylvania Department
rubber (EPR) of Environmental Protection.
Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds
ICEA Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Pure ASTM B-172 and B-33.
Integral Fill
for greater
Jacket 1 torsion
resistance
Reinforced mold-cured
thermosetting Chlorinated See Pages 26-27
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket. for Drilling Mast
Cable identification Cables
via permanent marking.
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36-432 • TYPE W ROUND 4/C • 2000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36-432- AWG Conductor mils in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
008 8 133 60 0.99 670 54
006 6 133 60 1.10 890 72
Pump
004 4 259 60 1.27 1250 93
002 2 259 60 1.48 1800 122
001 1 259 80 1.68 2270 143
010 1/0 266 80 1.79 2680 165
020 2/0 323 80 1.93 3200 192
030 3/0 418 80 2.07 3627 221
040 4/0 532 80 2.26 4650 255
1 Jacket – Black CPE is standard. Colored CPE
jackets available upon request.
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at
90°C conductor temperature.
Tolerances – ± 0.030" 8-1 AWG
± 0.040" 1/0 - 2/0 AWG
AWG/Metric
± 0.050" 3/0 - 4/0 AWG Cross Reference
AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
Size in mm2 mm2
22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
18 0.82 1.00
16 1.31 1.50
Reel Correction Factors 14 2.08 2.50
For use with ampacities when one 12 3.31 4
or more layers of cable are wound 10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
on a reel. Cables must be derated 6 13.30 16
to prevent over heating on reel.1 4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
Number of Multiplying 1 42.41 50
Layers Correction Factors 1/0 53.49 50
2/0 67.43 70
1 0.85 3/0 85.01 95
2 0.65 4/0 107.2 120
3 0.45 250 126.7 120
4 0.35 300 152.0 150
350 177.3 185
1
Table reproduced from standards publication 400 202.7 240
ICEA-S-75-381/NEMA WC-58 500 253.4 240
600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
800 405.4 400
1000 506.7 500
Conductors
APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper
Especially suitable for use with mobile mining
Ground Check Conductor 2 equipment such as continuous miners, drills, cut-
Flexible tinned copper ters, loading machines, AC shuttle cars and pumps.
with yellow polypropylene Type G-GC is for applications where grounding
insulation conductors and a ground check
conductor are required. Recommended
Insulation maximum continuous conductor temperature
90°C ethylene-propylene Separator Tape is 90°C. Suitable for shallow water submersion.
rubber (EPR)
Non-conductive
Cable carries “P-7K-184 MSHA” marking
Ground Wires
indicating listing by the Mine Safety and Health
Flexible tinned copper
Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection.
Pure
Integral Fill Tiger® Brand Mining Cable meets or exceeds ICEA
for greater
Jacket 1 torsion Standards S-75-381/NEMA WC-58,
Reinforced mold-cured resistance ASTM B-172 and B-33.
thermosetting Chlorinated
Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket.
See Pages 26-27
Cable identification
for Drilling Mast
via permanent marking.
Cables
Round-shaped
cross-section
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36-442 • TYPE G-GC ROUND 3/C • 2000 VOLTS
Power Conductors Grounding Conductors Primary Usage
Nominal Approx.
No. of Wires Insulation No. of Wires Outside Weight Ampacity * Recommendation
Size per Thickness Size per Dimensions lbs. per 40°C
36- AWG Conductor mils AWG Conductor in. 1,000 ft. Ambient Temp
442-
8 133 60 10 49 0.97 600 59
008 6 259 60 10 49 1.05 750 79
006 4 259 60 8 133 1.19 1070 104 Pump
004 2 259 60 7 133 1.34 1480 138
002 1 259 80 6 133 1.51 1890 161
001 1/0 266 80 5 133 1.65 2340 186
010 2/0 323 80 4 259 1.75 2750 215
020 3/0 418 80 2 259 1.89 3377 249
030 4/0 532 80 2 259 2.04 3980 287
040 250 627 95 2 259 2.39 5000 320
250 350 888 95 1/0 266 2.68 6750 394
350 500 1221 95 2/0 323 3.03 8900 487
1 Jacket – Black CPE is standard. Colored CPE
jackets available upon request.
2 Ground Check Conductor – 10 AWG (minimum 49
strand 7x7) ground check conductor on 8 AWG
through 2 AWG cable. AWG/Metric
8 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check
conductor on 1 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable. Cross Reference
6 AWG (minimum 133 strand 7x19) ground check AWG/ Area of Nearest Standard
conductor on 250 kcmil and larger cable. kcmil AWG/kcmil Metric Cond.
* Ampacity – Based on continuous duty at 90°C Size in mm2 mm2
conductor temperature. 22 0.35 0.50
20 0.52 0.50
Tolerances – ± 0.030" 8-1 AWG
18 0.82 1.00
± 0.040" 1/0 - 2/0 AWG
16 1.31 1.50
± 0.050" 3/0 - 4/0 AWG
14 2.08 2.50
± 0.060" 250 - 500 kcmil
12 3.31 4
10 5.26 6
8 8.37 10
Reel Correction Factors 6 13.30 16
For use with ampacities when one 4 21.15 25
2 33.62 35
or more layers of cable are wound 1 42.41 50
on a reel. Cables must be derated 1/0 53.49 50
to prevent over heating on reel.1 2/0 67.43 70
3/0 85.01 95
4/0 107.2 120
Number of Multiplying
250 126.7 120
Layers Correction Factors 300 152.0 150
1 0.85 350 177.3 185
2 0.65 400 202.7 240
3 0.45 500 253.4 240
4 0.35 600 304.0 300
750 380.0 400
1
Table reproduced from standards publication 800 405.4 400
ICEA-S-75-381/NEMA WC-58 1000 506.7 500
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36-129 • DRILLING MAST CABLE • TWO CONDUCTOR • 600-2000 VOLTS
Nominal Nominal Approx. Primary Usage
Size Minimum Insulation Outside Weight Recommendation
Part No. AWG/ Wires per Thickness Diameter lbs. per *Ampacity
36-129- kcmil Conductor in. in. 1,000 ft. 90°C
010 1/0 266 0.080 1.52 1780 217
020 2/0 323 0.080 1.65 2425 250
030 3/0 418 0.080 1.77 2872 286 Blast Hole Driller
040 4/0 532 0.080 1.92 3478 328
250 250 627 0.095 2.10 4155 363
350 350 888 0.095 2.36 5483 436
500 500 1221 0.095 2.70 7249 524
*Ampacity – is calculated with a 90°C conductor temperature and 40°C ambient air
• Cable diameters and weights are subject to +/-5% manufacturing tolerance
Conductor
Flexible-stranded,
APPLICATION
tin-coated annealed Nexans AmerCable’s 2000V Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO)
copper 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,
Separator shipyards, telecommunications power, heavy earth moving
Suitable separator tape equipment, and renewable energy applications.
provides easy stripping
of insulation FEATURES
䡲 A two layer composite of flame retardant, oil and sunlight
Insulation resistant Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) outer layer and
Ethylene-Propylene Ethylene-Propylene rubber (EPR) inner layer. Composite design
rubber (EPR) provides significant diameter reductions compared to designs
using full thickness jackets.
䡲 Suitable for continuous operating temperatures of 90°C,
Jacket wet or dry
Flame retardant,
oil and sunlight 䡲 Rated RHH, RHW-2; 2/0 – 1111 kcmil listed and marked
retardant Chlorinated “for CT use”
Polyethylene (CPE)
䡲 UL listed as Sunlight Resistant
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37-119 • PORTABLE POWER CABLE • 2000 VOLTS
Nominal Nominal Nominal Approx.
Size Insulation Jacket Outside Weight
Part No. AWG/ Wires per Thickness Thickness Diameter lbs. per *Ampacity
37-119- kcmil Conductor in. in. in. 1,000 ft. 90°C
201 14 19 0.045 0.015 0.214 31 35
202 12 19 0.045 0.015 0.233 41 40
203 10 37 0.045 0.015 0.257 58 55
204 8 168 0.055 0.030 0.349 77 80
205 6 61 0.055 0.030 0.365 124 105
207 4 133 0.055 0.030 0.460 203 140
209 2 259 0.055 0.030 0.534 265 190
210 1 224 0.065 0.045 0.623 415 220
211 1/0 266 0.065 0.045 0.668 489 260
212 2/0 323 0.065 0.045 0.689 562 300
213 3/0 418 0.065 0.045 0.771 757 350
214 4/0 532 0.065 0.045 0.822 894 405
215 262 646 0.075 0.065 0.957 1091 467
216 313 777 0.075 0.065 1.008 1245 522
217 373 925 0.075 0.065 1.074 1486 591
218 444 1110 0.075 0.065 1.143 1749 652
219 535 1332 0.090 0.065 1.257 2099 728
220 646 1591 0.090 0.065 1.361 2464 815
221 777 1924 0.090 0.065 1.439 2899 904
222 929 2318 0.090 0.065 1.685 3501 1005
223 1111 2745 0.130 0.065 1.850 4166 1119
* Ampacity – Calculated with at 90°C conductor • Cable diameters are subject to +/-5% manufacturing
temperature and 30°C ambient air, per tolerance
2002 NEC, Table 310-17 • Sizes above 1000 kcmil are not UL listed
36-501 kcmil Size AWG in. in. lbs./ft. 90°C or below 40°C.
002 2 8 0.155 1.43 1790 159 Ambient Multiplying
001 1 7 0.170 1.64 2150 184 Temp. Correction
Degrees C Factors
010 1/0 6 0.170 1.74 2550 211
020 2/0 5 0.190 1.89 3100 243 10 1.26
030 3/0 4 0.190 2.01 4050 279 20 1.18
040 4/0 3 0.220 2.17 4390 321
30 1.10
250 250 3 0.220 2.40 5950 355
350 350 1 0.235 2.68 7840 435 40 1.00
500 500 1/0 0.265 3.03 9730 536 50 0.90
1 Ground Check Conductor – #16 AWG extensible strand for center ground check.
#14 AWG is the minimum size for non-center ground check wires
* Ampacity Ratings – based on continuous duty at 90°C conductor temperature
• Cable diameters are subject to a +/- 5% manufacturing tolerance
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OTHER AVAILABLE AMERCABLE
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VFD CABLE
R
U
S
T
VFD W
V MOTOR
PE PE
V LL
In addition to reducing run-overs, many customers now deploy our Tiger Stripes Reflective cables
beside pit roads to help guide their hauler drivers at night.
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TIGER STRIPES – STANDARD
Nexans AmerCable’s
CPE and TPU colored
jackets experience no
loss of physical properties
compared to the
Black Blue Green standard black jacket. Black Blue Green
(standard) (standard)
These brightly colored
cables can
improve mine safety
by providing
easy circuit
identification.
Orange Yellow Red Orange Yellow Red
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AND EDUCATION
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engineers to your mine. 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. We deliver a highly-valuable report that clearly identifies safety and productivity issues.
The report includes recommendations on how to deploy, move and utilize cables more safely and to make your
mine more productive. Follow-up can also include training sessions and engineered solutions.
A few extra minutes spent in cable repair can save hours of costly downtime.
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that match your exact specifications. Our assemblies are designed to
perform in your harshest operating conditions.
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immediate installation
upon arrival.
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installed
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are a reliable way
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Our refurb team will expertly, clean, inspect,
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We then deliver them back to the mine –
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Before Refurb After Refurb
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