NEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

- / 24
-/1/2

- / 18
-/1/2

- / 18
-/1/2

-(-) / 18*(14)**
-(-) / -(-)
1/2

-(-) / 14*(13)**
-(-) / -(-)
3/4

30 / 35

20 / 25

20 / 25

20*(16) / 25*(20)**

16*(14) / 20*(18)**

1/2

1/2

1/2

3/4

3/4

35 / 40

25 / 30

25 / 30

25*(20) / 30*(24)**

20*(18) / 24*(21)**

1/2

1/2

3/4

3/4

3/4

50 / 55

35 / 40

35 / 40

35*(28) / 40*(32)**

28*(25) / 32*(28)**

1/2

3/4

3/4

3/4

1/10-277

2/10-449

3/10-480

4/10-590

7/10-621

70 / 80

50 / 55

50 / 55

50*(40) / 55*(44)**

40*(35) / 44*(39)**

1/2

3/4

3/4

3/4

1 1/4

1/8-298

2/8-512

3/8-590

4/8-590

7/8-710

95 / 105

65 / 75

65 / 75

65*(52) / 75*(60)**

1/2

3/4

3/4

1 1/4

Cable Reference

1/6-340

2/6-590

3/6-621

4/6-730

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

125 / 140

85 / 95

85 / 95

1/2

Cable Reference

1/4-402

2/4-684

3/4-746

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

145 / 165

100 / 115

100 / 115

3/4

1 1/4

1 1/4

Cable Reference

1/3-449

2/3-768

3/3-834

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

170 / 190

115 / 130

3/4

1 1/4

Cable Reference

1/2-449

2/2-865

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

195 / 220

130 / 145

3/4

1 1/4

Cable Reference

1/1-496

2/1-975

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

230 / 260

16 AWG

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

14 AWG

Termination Size

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

12 AWG

Termination Size

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

10 AWG

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

8 AWG

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

6 AWG

Termination Size

4 AWG

Termination Size

3 AWG

Termination Size

2 AWG

Termination Size

1 AWG
1/0 AWG

Termination Size

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

2/0 AWG

Termination Size

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

3/0 AWG

Termination Size

Cable Reference

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

4/0 AWG
Cable Reference
NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

250kcmil

Termination Size

Cable Reference
NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

1/16-215

1/14-230

1/12-246

2/14-371

NEC & CEC Ampacity Rating 75C/90C

Termination Size

2/12-402

4/12-465

3/12-480

7/16-449

7/14-496

7/12-543

600 Volt Power

and Control
Cables

3/4

1/1/0-512
265 / 300
3/4

1/2/0-580
310 / 350

System 1850
2-Hour Fire Rated
Electrical Cables (Type MI)

3/4

1/3/0-621
360 / 405
1

1/4/0-684
405 / 455

300 Volt twisted pair and Shielded

twisted pair Cables

1 1/4

505 / 570
1 1/4

1/350-834
620 / 700
1 1/4

1/500-1000

** On 4 and 7 conductor cable the higher ampacity applies if one conductor is used as a neutral

Shielded
Twisted Pair

Twisted Pair

1/250-746

500 kcmil
Cable Reference

4/14-465

3/14-387

350 kcmil
Cable Reference

4/16-387

3/16-355

2/16-340

Termination Size

1/2

3/4

2/18-215T

2/18-324TS

1/2

3/4

2/16-246T

2/16-364TS

18 AWG
Cable Reference
Termination Size

16 AWG
Cable Reference

System 1850 MI Cable Specification

2-Hour
Fire Rated
Cable

System 1850 mineral insulated, metal-sheathed cable

shall be a factory assembly of one or more conductors
insulated with highly compacted magnesium oxide
insulation and enclosed in a seamless, liquid-and-gastight continuous copper sheath.
Conductors shall be of solid, high electrical conductivity
copper with a cross-section area corresponding to
standard AWG sizes.
The insulation shall be of highly compressed
magnesium oxide that will provide proper spacing for
conductors. Thickness of insulation shall be at least 55
mils for all 600 volt power and control cables from 16
AWG to 500 kcmil and 23 mils for 300 volt twisted pair
cables.

Electrical Circuit Protective System

2-Hour Fire Rated Electrical Cable Size Chart

Underwriters Laboratories Classified:

2-Hour Fire Resistive Rating
For electrical retrofits where space is at a premium
and available space is congested, the installation of
fire protection for conventional wiring may be nearly
impossible. Installed in free air, Pyrotenax cable is a
low profile wiring system that requires only a small
fraction of the surface area consumed by conduit and
wire of equivalent ampacity.
Pyrotenax cable arrives on the job site with the fire
rating an integral part of the cable. The fire resistance
of all other electrical systems is achieved by employing
additional materials and specialized installation
techniques.

System 1850 cables shall comply with Artcle 330 and

all other relevant provisions and articles of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC). When specified for its fire rating, it shall be
classified by Underwriters Laboratories as being 2-hour
fire resistive*.
System 1850 shall be specified by the number of
conductors, conductor gauge, and outside diameter
of the cable in thousandths of an inch. (eg. 1/250-746
if single conductor, 250 kcmil cable). Accessories for
terminating and installing System 1850 cables shall also
reference cable diameter. (eg. Pyropak 1/3-449 if single
conductor, #3 AWG cable).
*Note: When installed for fire rating, System 1850 cables must be

supported every six (6) feet. Contact Technical Services for a copy of
the Pyrotenax installation manual (H57864).

Underwriters Laboratories Listed:

Hazardous (Classified) Locations
With approved terminations installed, Pyrotenax cable
meets the requirements of the NEC (National Electrical
Code) for wiring in areas classified as hazardous. The
cable can be used in Classes I, II and III; Divisions
1 and 2. The diagram shows a comparison between
Pyrotenax cable and conduit/wire with accessories
required for installation in areas classified hazardous.

No. 6 AWG
with Bare Ground
1"x 4" Nipple

3/4"

Pyrotenax Class I
Termination
(Also functions
as a union
to facilitate
installation
and equipment
change-out.)

7"

1" Conduit Union

1" Conduit
1" Conduit Seal

Ref. 3/6-621
3 No. 6 AWG MI

System 1850
250 kcmil

Copper sheath
meets grounding
requirements.

7"
Conduit and 500 kcmil
Conductors

Typical 208V/400 A Feeder Comparison

System 1850: 1.33 in2 cross-sectional area
Conduit/Wire encased: 49 in2 cross-sectional area

Ground Clamp
Ground Wire
No. 6 AWG

Conduit
Outlet Box

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sale, resale, use, or misuse of the product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. In addition, Tyco Thermal Controls reserves the right to make changeswithout notification to Buyerto
processing or materials that do not affect compliance with any applicable specification.

H58874 - 0812

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