Tray Cables are listed as type TC or TC-ER under UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Cables. These cables may be installed in wet or dry locations; in cable trays, raceways and open air; and are suitable for exposure to weather, direct burial Class I, Div. 2 (also Zone 2) and Class II, Div. 2 hazardous locations, as well as Class III, Div. 1 & 2 hazardous locations per NEC. Cables with three or more conductors are UL listed for exposed runs (ER) when installed in accordance with NEC Article 336.10(7).
Engineering Specifications
Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL-1277, UL-83
ASTM Stranding Class B3, B8, B787
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code , NEC Article 336
NEMA WC 57/ICEA 5-73-532
UL 1685-FT4/IEEE 1202 (70,000 Btu/hr) Flame Test
ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 Btu/hr) Flame Test
ARRA 2009; Section 1605 “Buy American” Compliant
CONSTRUCTION
Conductors
Stranded, uncoated copper conductors per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B787 and ASTM-B8 and UL-83
Insulation
High dielectric strength, heat and moisture-resistant, colored Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) rated for continuous use at
90ºC dry or wet to meet UL-83 requirements for type THHN or THWN-2 wire.
Applications
Primarily used for connecting power devices in an industrial environment. Suitable for installation in channels, ducts,
wireways, cable trays and conduits. Approved for direct burial in wet or dry locations and outdoors in cable trays
where a sunlight-resistant rating is required. Cable constructed and listed for applications requiring TC-ER rating.
Approved for Class I Division II Hazardous Locations.
Assembly
The insulated conductors are cabled together with or without an insulated green ground and with or without fillers
as required to form a round compact core. Nylon rip-cord is supplied for easy stripping.
Color Coding
Color-coded insulation with ICEA Method 1 with printed number
Overall Jacket
A flame retardant sunlight-resistant black PVC jackets is applied over shielded core. Sunlight-resistant overall jacket
available in all colors by request.
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