Product Overview
Heavy-duty trailing cable engineered for AC mining equipment in demanding environments. Features EPR insulation, CPE jacket, integrated ground-check conductor, and copper/textile braid shielding. Rated for low/medium-voltage circuits with superior flexibility, abrasion resistance, and ground-fault monitoring. UL1580 certified for mining applications.
Key Applications
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Trailing cables for longwall shearers with Bretby-type handlers
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AC mining equipment requiring ground-check monitoring
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Shielded circuits where induced voltage mitigation is critical
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Low/medium-voltage power supply in hazardous mining zones
Standards Compliance
• UL1580 (Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords)
• ASTM B172 (Rope-Lay Stranding)
Cable Construction
Conductor
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6 AWG to 500 kcmil coated annealed copper
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Rope-lay-stranded per ASTM B172
Insulation
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Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
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Non-conducting overlapped tape
Shielding System
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Flexible copper/textile braid shield
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Two grounding conductors in direct shield contact
Ground-Check Conductor
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Annealed copper, ASTM B172 stranded
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High-strength yellow polypropylene insulation
Jacket
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Reinforced two-layer Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
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Extra-heavy-duty, lead-cured construction
Technical Parameters
| Cond. Size | Cond. Strand | Insul. Thick (mm) | Grd. Cond. (AWG) | Grd-Check (AWG) | Jacket Thick (mm) | Cable O.D. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AWG | 133 | 1.8 | 10 | 10 | 3.9 | 32.8 | 1682 |
| 4 AWG | 259 | 1.8 | 8 | 10 | 3.9 | 35.6 | 2173 |
| 3 AWG | 259 | 1.8 | 7 | 10 | 4.3 | 38.3 | 2500 |
| 2 AWG | 259 | 1.8 | 6 | 8 | 4.3 | 40.4 | 2961 |
| 1 AWG | 259 | 2.0 | 5 | 8 | 4.8 | 44.7 | 3549 |
| 1/0 | 259 | 2.0 | 4 | 8 | 4.8 | 47.2 | 4115 |
| 2/0 | 329 | 2.0 | 3 | 8 | 5.2 | 50.8 | 4844 |
| 3/0 | 413 | 2.0 | 2 | 8 | 5.2 | 54.1 | 5789 |
| 4/0 | 532 | 2.0 | 1 | 8 | 5.6 | 58.7 | 7024 |
| 250 kcmil | 608 | 2.4 | 1/0 | 6 | 5.6 | 63.8 | 8125 |
| 300 kcmil | 741 | 2.4 | 1/0 | 6 | 6.0 | 68.1 | 9517 |
| 350 kcmil | 851 | 2.4 | 2/0 | 6 | 6.4 | 71.4 | 10834 |
| 500 kcmil | 1221 | 2.4 | 4/0 | 6 | 6.7 | 81.0 | 14614 |
Operating Characteristics
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Voltage Rating: Low/Medium Voltage AC Circuits
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Temperature Range: -40°C to +90°C (EPR insulation)
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Flexibility: Optimized for continuous reeling/trailing
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Safety Features: Integrated ground-check conductor for fail-safe monitoring
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Shielding: Prevents EMI and controls induced voltages
Engineering Selection Notes
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Ground-Check Requirement: Essential for fail-safe circuit monitoring in mining applications
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Shielding Necessity: Mandatory where induced voltages pose hazards
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Mechanical Durability: Reinforced CPE jacket withstands abrasion, oils, and impact
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Conductor Sizing: Select based on current load (6 AWG to 500 kcmil range)