SPEC: 47011

8-71 CU 5/C DRILL CORD 600V BLACK

Southwire #: 58392099

Flexible Copper conductors, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monimor (EPDM) insulation, Extra Heavy Duty Two Layer Heavy-Duty Neoprene Jacket with Optional Reflective Stripes

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Application & Features

Southwire’s Remote Power and Drill cord cable is a heavy-duty cable for use where limited flexing and rugged use are re- quired. For use in stationary heavy duty pumps or long-wall lighting application. Designed for long service life in wet or dry locations in underground mines. The cable is sunlight resistant, crush resistant, and abrasion resistant. Also suitable for continuous submersion in water. Embossed print legend for easy cable identification.

Specifications

Cond. Size 8 AWG 8 AWG
Conductor Number 5.0 5.0
Cond. Strands 71 71
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.153 0.39 inch cm
Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) 60 1.52 mils mm
Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) 0.275 0.70 inch cm
Inner Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) 65 1.65 mils mm
Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) 95 2.41 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 1.090 2.77 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 716 1066 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Standards & References

  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ICEA S-75-381 Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines

Construction

  1. Conductor: Soft drawn, annealed, flexible, rope-lay stranded, uncoated copper per ASTM B3/B172.
  2. Separator Tape: Non-conducting tape applied as needed between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
  3. Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR). Color coded: 3-Conductor: Black, White, Green; 4 Conductor: Black, White, Red, Green; 5-Conductor: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange; 6-Conductor: Black, White, Red, Green, Orange, Blue
  4. Filler: Fillers as needed
  5. Inner Jacket: Black, heavy-duty integral fill flame resistant, thermosetting Neoprene
  6. Reinforcement: Reinforcing twine applied between the two jacket layers.
  7. Outer Jacket: Black, heavy-duty, integral fill, flame resistant, thermosetting Neoprene. Alternate jacket colors available.

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