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3x8 AWG
3x8 AWG
Power cables with soft copper, insulation in XLPE and PVC jacket.
Read more- Nexans ref. : 207927
Description
Description
Standards
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ProductASTM B 496; ASTM B 8; UL 1277; UL 44
APPLICATION
XHHW-2 power cables are used in industrial facilities, for low voltage electrical energy distribution. Installation in dry or wet locations, in sumps, pipelines or direct burial, in places where there is no heavy traffic. Suitable for use in tray (TC) with external cover (jacket) resistant to UV rays (SR).
CONSTRUCTION
Conductor
Soft copper, concentric stranded class B.
Insulation
Individually insulated conductors with XLPE compound type XHHW-2.
Jacket
Polyvinyl Chloride PVC, flame retardant, resistant to abrasion, heat and humidity.
Applicable Standards
- UL 44, NTC 3277
- UL 1277, NTC 5916
Certificate
- RETIE
- CIDET N° 01668
- CIDET N° 04592
Operating Temperature
90 °C
Operating Voltage
600 V
Identification
Individually insulated conductors identified with numbers + black color base. Jacket in black color with marking and sequential meter by meter.
Packaging Unit
Reels by 500 m or 1000 m
Optional
- Individually insulated conductors with PVC compound type THHW-2.
- Other identification methods (Colored insulated conductors or green grounding).
- Jacket in polyethylene (PE), halogen-free (HF), low smoke emission (LS) or flame retardant (FR).
Ampacity Conditions
- Ampacity to 90°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature.
- Not more than three current carrying conductors in duct or direct burial. NTC 2050, Table 310.15(B)(16).
NOTE:
- The data reported here are nominal and are subject to tolerances according to standards and normal manufacturing practices.
- Other configurations not specified in this catalog may be available under special request and minimum manufacturing quantities.
Characteristics
Characteristics
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Construction characteristics
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Dimensional characteristics
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Electrical characteristics
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