SPEC: 47801

3/C CU 5KV 100% & 133% EPR/CPE RHINOPOWERTM Type MP-GC. MSHA Approved

Class B Cu Conductors, Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) 100% & 133% Insulation Level, Cu Tape Shield, Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket w/ Optional Reflective Stripes, 90°C

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Application & Features

RHINOPOWERTM Type MP-GC mine power feeder cable is a heavy-duty power cable for use in stationary horizontal HV mine power distribution circuits, for permanent or semi-portable applications with power transmission in deep mines, surface mines, open pits, tunnels, in conduit or duct (not to exceed max rated voltage), and suitable for direct burial in wet or dry locations. For vertical drop requirements consult with factory application specialist.

Specifications

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Cond. Size Conductor Number Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Ground Check Size Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
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2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG
3.0 3.0
19 19
0.376 0.96
90 2.29
0.583 1.48
8 8
110 2.79
1.740 4.42
2664 3964
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250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
2.0 2.0
37 37
0.520 1.32
90 2.29
0.759 1.93
8 8
140 3.56
2.290 5.82
4778 7110

* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM

Cond. Size DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Rated Strength (lbs) (kg) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Allowable Ampacity In Air 90C
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2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG
0.081 0.12
0.102 0.15
0.022 0.03
0.032 0.05
910 412.77
20.8 52.83
243 243
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250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
0.043 0.06
0.056 0.08
0.019 0.03
0.030 0.04
1710 775.64
27.4 69.60
355 355

* Ampacities based upon ICEA S-75-381 Table I-1.
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper
  • ICEA S-75-381 Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines
  • MSHA Approved

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compact stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B496
  2. Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  3. Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) 100% and 133% Insulation Level
  4. Insulation Shield: Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield: Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Grounding Conductors: Two Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  7. Ground Check: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 with yellow high strength, polypropylene insulation
  8. Filler: Rubber Fillers as needed
  9. Reinforcement: Tape and Reinforcing twine applied over the core for improved mechanical integrity and ease of stripping
  10. Jacket: Black, mold cured, single layer, flame resistant, thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE). Alternate jacket colors available
  11. Reflective Stripe: Highly visible reflective stripe embedded into the outer jacket to increase safety and help prevent cable runover (optional, contact your sales representative for part number)