CUL Certified Type W Portable Power Cable – 2000V Mining Cable with Tinned Copper & CPE Jacket (UL MSHA Listed)

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Description

CUL Certified Type W Portable Power Cable – 2000V Mining Cable with Tinned Copper & CPE Jacket (UL MSHA Listed) CUL Certified Type W Portable Power Cable – 2000V Mining Cable with Tinned Copper & CPE Jacket (UL MSHA Listed)

Product Overview

Type W Portable Power Cable (CUL Certified for Canada)
Engineered for extreme mining environments, this UL/MSHA-listed cable delivers 2000V power with tinned copper conductors, EPR insulation, and heavy-duty CPE jacket. Certified under UL File E482608, it withstands oil, UV exposure, and -40°C to 90°C temperatures for drills, pumps, and portable equipment in underground/surface mining operations.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification Standard
Voltage Rating 2000V UL/MSHA
Conductor Tinned annealed copper UL 44
Insulation EPR rubber (Ethylene Propylene) ASTM D4329
Jacket CPE thermosetting compound UL 62
Temperature Range -40°C to +90°C (Conductor) UL 1277
Certifications UL Listed, MSHA Approved File E482608

Construction Details

  • Conductor:

    • Stranded tinned copper (Improved corrosion resistance)

    • Stranding: 133 strands (8 AWG) to 888 strands (350 MCM)

  • Insulation:

    • Color-coded EPR rubber (1-core: Black; 5-core: B/W/G/R/Orange)

    • Thickness: 1.52–2.41 mm (Size-dependent)

  • Assembly:

    • Round core with rubber filler & binder tape

  • Jacket:

    • Black CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene)

    • Oil/UV resistant | Abrasion-proof | Thermosetting

Performance Data (Comprehensive Ampacity Table)

Rated at 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature.

Phase conductor no. × cross section (AWG/MCM) Phase conductor stranding (no.) Nom. insulation thick. (mm) Approx. diam. (mm) Approx. weight (kg/km) Ampacity (A)
1-core
1×8 133 1.52 11.2 192 83
1×6 133 1.52 13.0 280 109
1×4 259 1.52 14.0 370 145
1×2 259 1.52 16.2 540 192
1×1 259 2.03 18.3 655 223
1×1/0 266 2.03 19.5 785 258
1×2/0 342 2.03 20.0 930 298
1×3/0 418 2.03 22.1 1,125 345
1×4/0 532 2.03 22.5 1,335 400
1×250 627 2.41 26.2 1,620 445
1×350 888 2.41 29.1 2,150 552
1×500 1,221 2.41 31.9 2,845 695
2-cores
2×8 133 1.52 21.1 580 72
2×6 133 1.52 23.9 850 95
2×4 259 1.52 27.3 1,180 127
2×2 259 1.52 32.1 1,700 167
2×1 259 2.03 35.9 2,020 191
2×1/0 266 2.03 38.3 2,520 217

Key Features & Benefits

Corrosion Resistance
Tinned copper conductors resist sulfur/chemical degradation
Oil & UV Protection
CPE jacket meets UL 62 for oil resistance | UV stability per ASTM G154
Flexibility & Durability
Stranded design (133–888 strands) for repeated coiling
25% thicker CPE vs. standard PVC jackets
Safety Compliance
MSHA certification for explosive mining environments
UL Listed for Canada (CUL)

Application Scenarios

  • Underground Mining: Power for drills, pumps, shuttle cars

  • Surface Mining: Draglines, excavators, portable generators

  • Industrial Sites: Temporary power during plant maintenance

  • Hazardous Locations: MSHA-compliant for gas/dust environments

Standards Compliance

Standard Scope
UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires & Cables
UL 62 Flexible Cords & Cable Jackets
MSHA 30 CFR Mine Safety & Health Administration
ASTM D4329 UV Resistance of Plastics

Engineering Selection Guide

  • Size Selection:

    • Light Duty: 8–6 AWG (Pumps, lighting)

    • Heavy Duty: 2–4/0 AWG (Drills, heavy machinery)

  • Core Configuration:

    • 1-core: Grounding/Monitoring circuits

    • 2-5 cores: 3-phase power + ground

  • Critical Environments:

    • High-corrosion: Tinned copper + CPE jacket

    • Abrasive zones: Extra jacket thickness (2.41mm)