Product Overview
SHD-GC Shield Portable Mining Power Cable is specifically engineered for demanding trailing cable applications in AC mining equipment operations. Featuring robust construction with ground-check conductor for fail-safe monitoring, this cable delivers exceptional flexibility and durability in the most challenging mining environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Ground-Check Conductor: Integrated monitoring system for enhanced safety in mining operations
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Superior Flexibility: Designed for easy handling and trailing applications
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Exceptional Durability: Excellent resistance to cuts, impacts, abrasion, and mechanical mistreatment
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Broad Temperature Range: Maintains performance across varying operating conditions
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Comprehensive Environmental Resistance: Withstands oils, chemicals, moisture, and sunlight
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Reinforced Protection: Optional two-layer jacket with fiber reinforcement for maximum mechanical protection
Applications
Specifically designed for trailing cable applications in mining operations:
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Longwall Shearer Equipment: Compatible with Bretby-type cable handling devices
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AC Mining Equipment: Low and medium voltage AC circuits requiring shielding
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Trailing Cable Systems: Mobile mining equipment power supply
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Fail-Safe Monitoring: Applications where ground-check conductor monitoring is required
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Industrial Mining: Various portable power applications in mining environments
Construction

Advanced Construction for Mining Applications:
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Conductors: Stranded annealed tinned copper conductor
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Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
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Insulation Shield: Tinned copper/textile braid
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Ground Check Conductor: Tinned copper conductor with yellow polypropylene insulation
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Grounding Conductor: Tinned copper conductor
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Jacket: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Jacket, black
Optional Features:
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Alternative jacket materials: CPE/CSP/PCP/NBR/PVC available upon request
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Two-layer jacket with reinforcing fibre between layers available
Specifications
Temperature Ratings:
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Normal Operation: 90°C
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Overload Condition: 130°C
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Short Circuit: 250°C
Standards Compliance:
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ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC 58
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ASTM B 172
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ASTM B 33
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CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 96
Performance Properties
Exceptional Reliability Features:
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Strong reliability and personnel security
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Low moisture absorption
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Excellent flexibility and mechanical resistance
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Superior resistance to acid and alkali substances
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Outstanding performance in high temperature environments
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Excellent resistance to blows, collisions, and mechanical tension
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Superior oil, grease, and abrasion resistance
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Excellent flame spread resistance and ozone resistance
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Superior sunlight and moisture resistance
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Excellent flattening and scratching resistance
Key Advantages
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Enhanced Safety: Ground-check conductor provides fail-safe monitoring capability
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Maximum Durability: Resists cutting, impact, abrasion, flame and sunlight
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Thermal Stability: Maintains physical properties over broad temperature range
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Mechanical Protection: Reinforced jacket design protects against mechanical damage
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Flexible Handling: Designed for easy movement and trailing applications
