8-168 TINNED CU 3/C RHW-2 W/GRND 4x14DW ALSHLD TINBRAID BLK TPE JKT TC-ER 600V/WTTC 1000V

Southwire #: 64345199

Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable 600/1000 Volt Tinned Copper Conductors, Cross Linked Insulation Type RHH/RHW-2 Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket, 90°C Dry or Wet -40°C Cold Impact Identification Method 4. 1000 Volt Flexible Motor Supply

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Application & Features

Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (TC-ER) and machine tool wiring conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. For use on operation processes including fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators & lifts, extruders, crushers and presses. Can be used in accordance with NEC®Articles 336, 501 and 502.

Specifications

Cond. Size	8 AWG 8 AWG
Conductor Number	3 3
Cond. Strands	168 168
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm)	0.153 0.39	inch cm
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm)	60 1.52	mils mm
Drain Wire	4x14 4x14
Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm)	0.710 1.80	inch cm
Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm)	80 2.03	mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm)	0.870 2.21	inch cm
Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	299 445	lbs/1000' kgs/km
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	533 793	lbs/1000' kgs/km

* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

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
ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper
UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 758 Standard for Appliance Wiring Material Style 20886
UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables
UL 2277 Flexible Motor Supply Cable and Wind Turbine Tray Cable
CSA C22.2 No. 210 Appliance wiring material products I/II A/B
CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC-ER
CSA C22.2 No. 239 Control and instrumentation cables
CE/RoHS-2 – The CE Marking has been applied solely to express the conformance to the material restrictions identified in the RoHS-2 (2011/65/EU) Directive

Construction

Conductor:Class K, Flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3, B172, and B174
Insulation:Cross Linked Insulation RHH/RHW-2
Ground:Green Ground with Yellow Stripe. Size equal to phase conductor
Drain Wire:Tinned copper. Drain wire size is two gauges smaller than phase size
Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
Jacket:Black Thermoplastic elastomer TPE

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