TECK90 Armored Power Cable | CSA-RW90 Rated for Hazardous Locations & Direct Burial | 600V, -40°C to 90°C

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Description

Product Overview:
This CSA-certified TECK90 armored cable delivers robust power distribution in extreme environments. Engineered with XLPE insulation and aluminum interlocked armor, it meets rigorous safety standards for hazardous locations (Class I/II/III), direct burial, and tray installations across industrial facilities, oil/gas plants, and mining operations.

Construction & Materials

Layer Specification
Conductor Annealed bare copper or compact aluminum 8000 series (Class B stranded)
Insulation XLPE (RW90 rated)
• 2C: Black/White
• 3C: Black/Red/Blue
• 4C: Black/Red/Blue/White
Bonding Conductor Bare copper or aluminum 8000 series
Inner Jacket Flame-retardant, moisture-resistant PVC
Armor Aluminum Interlock Armour (AIA)
Outer Jacket UV-resistant, low-temperature PVC (-40°C) - Black

Technical Specifications

Parameter Rating
Standards CSA C22.2 No.131 (TECK90), CSA C22.2 No.38 (RW90), FT4 Flame Test
Voltage Rating 600V (Options: 1000V/5kV/15kV/25kV)
Temp Range -40°C to +90°C (dry) / +75°C (wet)
Conductor Sizes 14 AWG to 4/0 AWG
Hazardous Locations Class I Gr. A,B,C,D • Class II Gr. E,F,G • Class III All Groups
Certification CUL

Key Applications

  • Hazardous Areas: Refineries, chemical plants (Class I/II/III)

  • Industrial Power: Cable trays (ventilated/ladder type), direct burial

  • Critical Infrastructure: Mining, wastewater treatment, outdoor substations

  • Extreme Conditions: Arctic operations, desert solar farms, coastal installations

Product Advantages

Advantage Technical Benefit
Certified Hazardous Area Safety Complies with Class I/II/III requirements for explosive environments
Mechanical Protection AIA armor withstands 2,500+ lb/ft crushing force (ASTM B857 tested)
Climate Resilience Operates at -40°C without jacket cracking • UV-resistant for 20+ years outdoor
Fire Safety FT4 flame rating prevents vertical flame spread in cable trays
Corrosion Resistance AIA + PVC jacket resist chemicals, moisture, and salt spray (ASTM B117 compliant)
Lifetime Reliability XLPE insulation maintains dielectric strength after 40+ thermal cycles
Installation Flexibility Approved for direct burial, tray, exposed, and concealed runs in wet/dry locations

Engineering Selection Guide

  1. Conductor Type:

    • Copper: Optimal for high-ampacity circuits

    • Aluminum 8000: Cost-efficient for long feeder lines

  2. Configuration:
    Specify: 2C/3C/4C + bonding conductor size (e.g., 3/C 10 AWG + 6 AWG GND)

  3. Voltage Level:
    Confirm system voltage (600V standard shown on marking)

  4. Certification:
    Mandatory for Canadian/US projects: CSA + CUL E466697

  5. Environmental Notes:

    • Use sunlight-resistant version for outdoor exposure

    • Direct burial requires minimum 600mm cover depth (check local codes)

Packaging & Identification

  • Standard Lengths: 300m / 600m on plastic/plywood drums

  • Custom Lengths: Available on request

  • Cable Marking:
    HT CABLES [Voltage] [Size] [Conductor]/XLPE/PVC/AIA/PVC TECK90 ARMOURED CABLE [YYYY/MM]
    *(Example: 600V 3/C 1/0AWG+6AWG CU/XLPE/PVC/AIA/PVC TECK90 ARMOURED CABLE 2023/01)*