Teck 90 Cable | CSA-Certified Armoured Cable for Industrial & Hazardous Locations (Dry/Wet, -40°C to 90°C)

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Teck 90 Cable | CSA-Certified Armoured Cable for Industrial & Hazardous Locations (Dry/Wet, -40°C to 90°C)

Product Overview

The Teck 90 Cable is a rugged, flexible armoured cable engineered for demanding industrial, commercial, and hazardous environments. Originally designed for Canadian mining applications, this CSA-certified cable combines interlocking galvanized steel armour, dual-layer PVC jackets, and superior chemical/mechanical resistance for reliable power distribution in exposed, concealed, or direct burial installations. Rated for 90°C conductor temperatures and -40°C cold environments, it eliminates the need for conduits, reducing installation costs.

Key Features

  • CSA Certified: Complies with CSA C22.2 No. 131, C68.10, and FT4 flame tests for hazardous locations (Class I/II/III).

  • Multi-Environment Rated: Approved for wet/dry locations, indoor/outdoor use, cable trays, and direct burial.

  • Armoured Durability: Interlocking steel armour + dual PVC jackets resist corrosion, UV, water, and mechanical damage.

  • Hazardous Location (HL) Rated: Suitable for Class 1 (Groups A-D), Class II (Groups E-G), and Class III areas with HL connectors.

  • Wide Voltage Range: Available for low voltage (≤1kV) to medium voltage (≥5kV) systems.

Applications

  • Industrial: Mining, petrochemical, pulp/paper, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities.

  • Commercial: Apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and service entrance installations.

  • Critical Infrastructure: Exposed wiring in cable trays, ventilated/non-ventilated ducts, and underground burial.

  • Hazardous Areas: Explosive atmospheres (with HL-rated connectors).

Technical Specifications

Electrical & Environmental Performance

  • Voltage Rating: Up to 5kV (shielded) or 1kV (unshielded).

  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +90°C (operating).

  • Flame Resistance: FT4 rated; passes IEEE 383, ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr), and vertical tray flame tests.

  • Insulation Resistance: Meets CSA RW90 (≤1kV) and CSA C68.3 (≥5kV).

Construction Details

  1. Conductor:

    • Material: Class B stranded bare copper (ASTM/CSA C68.3).

    • Shielding (≥1kV): Thermoset semi-conductive layer (CSA C68.3).

  2. Insulation:

    • ≤1kV: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).

    • ≥5kV: Tree-retardant XLPE (TR-XLPE).

  3. Metallic Shield:

    • 15% gapped copper tape (3-core ≥5kV) or concentric ground (single-core).

  4. Armour:

    • Interlocking galvanized steel or PVC-coated steel.

  5. Jackets:

    • Inner: Flame-retardant, moisture-resistant PVC.

    • Outer: UV-resistant, low-temperature PVC (-40°C).

  6. Bonding Conductor:

    • Bare copper (multicore) or concentric ground (single-core).

Color Coding

Cable Type Conductor Colors
2-Conductor Black, White
3-Conductor Black, Red, Blue
4-Conductor Black, Red, Blue, White
5+ Conductors Black + alphanumeric labels
Armoured Control #1 White, others black with numbering

Compliance & Certifications

  • Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 131, C68.10, ICEA S-66-524/NEMA WC7, IEEE 383.

  • Hazardous Locations: Class I (Div 1/2), Class II (Div 1/2), Class III.

  • Environmental: RoHS compliant, FT4 flame test certified.

Optional Configurations

  • Conductors: Aluminum phase/ground wires.

  • Shielding: Overlapping copper tape.

  • Insulation: EPR rubber (≥5kV).

  • Armour: Galvanized steel interlocked armour (GSIA).

  • Markings: Sequential jacket labeling, colored outer jackets.

  • Specialty: Vertical riser, VFD-rated, or fully filled cores (≥5kV).

Technical Data Table

Conductor Size (AWG/kcmil) Voltage Rating Insulation Thickness Outer Jacket Thickness Weight (lb/ft) Ampacity (90°C)
14-500 ≤1kV 0.06" (1.5mm) 0.08" (2.0mm) 1.2-8.5 25-500A*
1/0-1000 5kV-35kV 0.12" (3.0mm) 0.12" (3.0mm) 5.5-22.0 200-1200A*

Notes:

  • *Ampacity varies by configuration; consult CSA C22.1 for derating.

  • Metric equivalents provided in parentheses.

Advantages

  • Cost Savings: Eliminates conduit, pull boxes, and ductwork.

  • Longevity: UV-, chemical-, and abrasion-resistant design for 25+ years.

  • Flexibility: Interlocking armour allows tight bends in confined spaces.

  • Safety: HL-rated for explosive environments with optional connectors.

Armoured Control 16 AWG 600V

No. of Conductor AWG Size Approximate Diameter (Over) Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Inner Jacket (in.) Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/MFT LB/MFT
2 16 16 0.336 0.536 0.650 177 264
4 16 16 0.386 0.586 0.700 217 323
6 16 16 0.446 0.686 0.798 264 393
8 16 16 0.545 0.785 0.897 300 447
12 16 16 0.626 0.826 0.950 407 605
20 16 16 0.749 0.949 1.070 545 811
30 16 16 0.942 1.172 1.280 811 1206
50 16 16 1.149 1.379 1.480 1141 1697

Multiconductor 14 AWG 600V

No. of Conductors AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Inner Jacket
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
2 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.360 0.580 0.670 39 58 195 290
4 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.420 0.640 0.720 68 101 256 381
6 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.500 0.720 0.800 95 142 316 471
8 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.570 0.790 0.870 117 174 373 555
12 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.680 0.900 0.990 176 262 511 761
20 14 14 0.030 0.130 0.910 1.130 1.210 285 424 789 1174
30 14 14 0.030 0.130 1.060 1.280 1.360 402 599 1015 1511
50 14 14 0.030 0.130 1.300 1.520 1.600 661 984 1463 2178

Multiconductor 12 AWG 600V

No. of Conductors AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Inner Jacket
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
2 12 14 0.030 0.150 0.400 0.620 0.700 55 82 228 340
4 12 14 0.030 0.150 0.470 0.690 0.770 96 143 293 436
6 12 14 0.030 0.150 0.590 0.810 0.890 137 204 416 619
8 12 14 0.030 0.150 0.640 0.860 0.940 177 264 492 732
12 12 14 0.030 0.150 0.790 1.010 1.100 261 389 653 972
20 12 14 0.030 0.150 1.010 1.230 1.320 424 631 986 1468
30 12 14 0.030 0.150 1.180 1.400 1.490 630 938 1320 1965
50 12 14 0.030 0.150 1.450 1.670 1.770 1044 1553 2055 3058

Multiconductor 10 AWG 600V

No. of Conductors AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Inner Jacket
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
2 10 12 0.030 0.180 0.450 0.670 0.750 87 130 275 410
4 10 12 0.030 0.180 0.555 0.740 0.830 150 223 413 615
6 10 12 0.030 0.180 0.660 0.880 0.960 217 323 515 766
10 10 12 0.030 0.180 0.860 1.080 1.160 348 518 828 1232
15 10 12 0.030 0.180 1.000 1.220 1.300 512 762 1084 1613
25 10 12 0.030 0.180 1.250 1.470 1.550 835 1243 1612 2399
40 10 12 0.030 0.180 1.490 1.710 1.810 1321 1966 2278 3390

Control Composite 3 Power & 3 Control Conductors 600V

14 AWG
AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Control Power Bond Wire Inner
Jacket (in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
14 12 14 0.300 0.560 0.780 0.860 114 170 356 530
14 8 10 0.450 0.690 0.950 1.000 208 310 541 805
14 4 8 0.450 0.890 1.140 1.250 485 722 972 1446
14 1 6 0.550 1.140 1.390 1.500 911 1356 1539 2290
14 2/0 6 0.550 1.320 1.570 1.710 1378 2051 2150 3199
14 4/0 4 0.550 1.550 1.800 1.940 2167 3225 3080 4583

 

AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Control Power Bond Wire Inner
Jacket (in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
12 10 12 0.030 0.665 0.865 0.979 180.2 268.0 - 431 641
12 6 8 0.060 0.914 1.134 1.250 361.6 538.0 822 1223
12 2 6 0.060 1.026 1.246 1.362 772.3 1149.0 1307 1944
12 1/0 6 0.080 1.263 1.483 1.603 1143.3 1701.0 1840 2737

Single Conductor 1000V

AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Inner Jacket
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
4 6 0.060 0.350 0.490 0.730 0.810 211 314 410 610
2 6 0.060 0.420 0.560 0.780 0.870 286 426 510 760
1/0 4 0.080 0.530 0.690 0.910 1.000 458 682 760 1130
3/0 3 0.080 0.630 0.810 1.030 1.120 685 1020 1080 1610
250 2 0.090 0.750 0.990 1.210 1.290 980 1459 1490 2210
350 1 0.090 0.815 1.120 1.360 1.445 1340 1994 1910 1910
500 1/0 0.090 0.925 1.200 1.475 1.560 1841 2604 2510 3740
750 2/0 0.090 1.160 1.370 1.590 1.690 2570 3825 3510 5230

Two Conductor 1000V

AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Inner Jacket
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
14 14 0.045 0.170 0.430 0.650 0.730 39 58 219 326
10 12 0.045 0.210 0.510 0.730 0.810 86 128 291 433
6 8 0.060 0.310 0.720 0.940 1.020 215 320 556 827
3 6 0.060 0.380 0.930 1.150 1.230 415 618 905 1347
1 6 0.080 0.490 1.120 1.340 1.420 612 911 1235 1838
2/0 6 0.080 0.580 1.280 1.500 1.580 922 1372 1660 2470
4/0 4 0.080 0.690 1.480 1.700 1.790 1466 2182 2350 3497
300 4 0.090 0.760 1.765 2.005 2.115 2018 3003 3341 4972
400 3 0.090 0.850 1.945 2.185 2.295 2687 3999 4147 6171
750 1 0.090 1.160 2.450 2.670 2.790 4941 7353 6872 10226

Three Conductor 1000V

AWG Size Insulation Thickness (in.) Approximate Diameter (Over) Copper Content Net Weight w/ Armour
Cond. Bond Wire Insul.
(in.)		 Insul.
(in.)		 Armour (in.) Outer Jacket (in.) LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM		 LB/
MFT		 KG/
KM
14 14 0.045 0.170 0.470 0.670 0.760 52 77 261 388
10 12 0.045 0.210 0.590 0.790 0.880 124 185 374 557
6 8 0.060 0.310 0.780 1.030 1.130 300 447 724 1078
3 6 0.060 0.380 0.970 1.220 1.300 582 866 1136 1691
1 6 0.080 0.490 1.210 1.440 1.540 866 1288 1593 2371
2/0 6 0.080 0.580 1.380 1.650 1.770 1327 1974 2225 3311
4/0 4 0.080 0.690 1.600 1.860 1.980 2109 3138 3207 4772
300 4 0.090 0.760 1.885 2.125 2.235 2961 4406 4460 6637
400 3 0.090 0.850 2.075 2.315 2.455 3948 5875 5719 8511
600 2 0.090 1.005 2.410 2.650 2.790 5868 8733 7948 11828
1000 1 0.090 1.310 3.080 3.280 3.440 9612 14303 12184 18130

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