Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 12 AWG 5C Solid Bare Copper Tape Shielded PVC NYCY 0.6/1KV Power Low Voltage Cable: 100 Amps

About:

The 12 AWG 5C Solid Bare Copper Tape Shielded PVC NYCY 0.6/1kV power low voltage cable is a specialized type of electrical cable designed for specific applications, primarily in power transmission and distribution in low voltage environments.

Also Known As:

This cable might not have a widely recognized nickname but is commonly referred to by its technical specifications, such as "12 AWG 5C NYCY" or "Solid Bare Copper Tape Shielded Cable."

Application:

Power cables for energy supply are installed in open air, in underground, in water, indoors and in cable ducts, power station, for industry and distribution boards as well as in subscriber networks, where mechanical damages are not to be expected.

Standards:

• IEC 60502-1: International standard for power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV).
• EN 50525: European Standard covering electric cables.
• VDE Standards: German standards that might apply to this type of cable, ensuring quality and safety.
• Local and National Electrical Codes: Compliance with specific electrical codes depending on the country of installation, such as NEC (National Electrical Code) in the United States.

Construction:

• Conductor: Solid red copper conductor Cl.1, acc. to IEC 60228 DIN VDE 0295
• Insulation: PVC type DIV4
• Colour cores: : acc. to DIN VDE 0293-308, HD 308 S2 from 6 cores black cores with consecutive numbers acc. to EN 50334; green-yellow earth-wire from 3 cores
• Stranding: Cores stranded concentrically
• Inner sheath: Filler compound
• Screen: Red copper wires + red copper tape
• Outer sheath: Black (RAL 9005), PVC type DMV5

Features:

• According to DIN VDE 0276 part 603.1, HD 603 S1 and IEC 60502-1
• 7 cores and above cc. to DIN VDE 0276 part 627, HD 627 S1and IEC 6050
• UV resistance

Specifications:

• No. of cores x cross section n x mm²: 5 X 4 / 4
• AWG no.: 12
• Outer-Ø ca.mm ± 10%: 19
• Copper Weight kg/km: 238
• Nominal Voltage: Uo/U 0,6/1 kV
• Test voltage: 4 kV
• Temperature range: Fixed laying: - 40°C up to + 70°C, Flexible application: - 5°C up to + 50°C
• Max short circuit temperature: + 160° C
• Min. bending radius: Single core: 12 x d, Multi cores: 15 x d
• Max. Tensile Stress: 50 N/mm²
• Cable Weight approx. kg/km: 560
• Part Number: 46200G73050M40

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