MP-GC Type Mining Power Feeder Cable | High Voltage EPR Cable | 5-25 kV Mining Power

Product Overview

MP-GC Type Mining Power Feeder Cable is engineered for high-voltage power distribution in demanding mining and industrial applications. Featuring EPR insulation and robust construction, this cable delivers reliable performance in permanent installations including underground mining, bore holes, aerial installations, and direct burial applications.

Key Features & Benefits

  • High Voltage Capacity: Suitable for applications from 5 kV up to 25 kV

  • Superior Environmental Resistance: Excellent heat, moisture, oil, corona, chemical and radiation resistance

  • Enhanced Electrical Performance: High dielectric strength with low dielectric loss

  • Robust Mechanical Protection: Highly resistant to tearing, punctures, abrasions, oil and flame

  • Optimized Stress Control: Triple extrusion forms a virtually perfect electrode, eliminating unequal electrical stresses

  • Flexible Installation Options: Suitable for ducts, conduit, open air, and direct burial in wet and dry locations

Applications

Comprehensive mining and industrial power distribution:

  • Underground Mining Operations: Permanent power distribution systems

  • Bore Hole Applications: Deep mining and drilling operations

  • Aerial Installations: Overhead power distribution in mining areas

  • Direct Burial Systems: Underground power transmission

  • Trailing Cable Applications: Mobile mining equipment power supply

  • Industrial Mining: Various mining and industrial power distribution needs

Construction

Advanced multi-layer construction for mining applications:

Conductor:

  • 6 AWG thru 500 kcmil annealed bare copper

  • Compact Class B strand

Extruded Strand Shield (ESS):

  • Extruded thermosetting semi-conducting stress control layer over conductor

Insulation:

  • Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation

  • Colored for contrast with black conducting layers

Extruded Insulation Shield (EIS):

  • Extruded thermosetting semi-conducting layer

  • Free stripping from insulation with color-coded (black, white and red) marker strip placed under the copper tape

Insulation Shield:

  • Overlapped annealed copper tape

Ground-Check Conductor:

  • Annealed copper Class B strand

  • Insulated with yellow polypropylene

Grounding Conductors:

  • Two coated annealed copper conductors, Class B strand

Jacket:

  • Lead-cured Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

  • Colored jackets available as options

Specifications

Electrical Ratings:

  • Rated Voltage: 5KV/8KV/15KV

  • Voltage Range: Suitable for use from 5 kV up to 25 kV

Physical Properties:

  • Working Temperature: Maximum 90° Celsius

  • Bending Radius: 12 × cable diameter

Construction Range:

  • Conductor Sizes: 6 AWG through 500 kcmil

  • Stranding: Compact Class B strand

Service Conditions

Environmental Compatibility:

  • Underground mining and bore holes

  • Aerial installations, ducts or direct burial

  • Wet and dry locations

  • Trailing cable applications

Standards Compliance:

  • ASTM B3

  • ASTM B33

  • ICEA S-75-381

  • Other required standards upon request

Packaging Options:

  • Wood-iron Drum

  • Wooden drum

  • Iron Drum