Introduction Index
Nexans FIREX-II TECK Cables are intended for use in various primary and FIREX-II TECK Cable
secondary industries, including chemical processing plants, refineries and general Specifications 6
factory environments. Even in the most demanding industrial and resource industry
applications, Nexans FIREX-II TECK Cables have proven to have a superior
Multiconductor 600 V 7
service and maintenance record.
FIREX-II TECK Cables utilize low acid gas, low flame spread PVC jacket Composite Power &
compounds to ensure maximum safety to personnel and equipment in the event of Control 600 V 10
fire.
1000 V 11
More than 50 standard power and control constructions are available from stock,
while custom-designed sizes and types can be quoted on request. Our
5 kV (unshielded & shielded) 15
computerized order processing system, in conjunction with up-to-date inventories
and our knowledgeable sales staff, ensures complete customer satisfaction.
8 kV (100% & 133%) 19
Installation and
Technical Data 2738
Metric Conversion
Tables 40
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Applications
Highlights
Nexans FIREX-II TECK Cables
are
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Design Features
FIREX-II TECK CABLE Standards Certification
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Construction Data
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Construction Data
Identification of Conductors
EXELENE Properties
CSA CSA
Requirements Requirements
C22.2 No. 131 C68.3
Physical (up to 5 kV) (above 5 kV)
Tensile Strength (MPa) 12.4 min. 12.4 min.
Elongation (%) 150 min. 250 min.
After 7 days at 121C in air oven:
Residual Tensile Strength (%) 75 min. 75 min.
Residual Elongation (%) 75 min. 75 min.
Electrical
Power Factor (%) * 2.0 max.
Dielectric Constant 6.0 max. 3.5 max.
Environmental
Moisture Absorption:
After 7 days at 70C (mg/in2) * 5.0 max.
PVC Properties
CSA Requirements
Inner Outer
Physical Jacket Jacket
Tensile Strength MPa) 10.35 min. 12.4 min.
Elongation (%) 100 min. 200 min.
After 14 days at 121C in air oven:
Residual Tensile Strength (%) 75 min. *
Residual Elongation (%) 65 min. *
After 7 days at 100C in air oven:
Residual Tensile Strength (%) * 85 min.
Residual Elongation (%) * 60 min.
After 4 hours in oil at 70C:
Residual Tensile Strength (%) 75 min. 75 min.
Residual Elongation (%) 75 min. 75 min.
Environmental
Cold bend test at 40C no cracks no cracks
Cold impact test at 40C no cracks no cracks
*Not applicable
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FIREX-II TECK Cable Specifications
The tables in this catalogue give Insulation Level is recommended For cables rated over 5000 V,
essential data for FIREX-II TECK wherever fault clearing times may ampacities are based on ICEA
90 Minus 40C and FIREX-II exceed one minute but not one hour, Publication P-46-426. Inspection
TECK armoured power cables. and where additional insulation authority agreement is required to use
strength is desired. For other cases, these values. The equipment bonding
The following should be borne including resonant grounded systems conductor sizes shown are specified in
in mind when using these and where fault clearing time may CSA C68.3-97 (R2001) and are based
tables: exceed one hour, 173% Insulation on the requirements of Table 16 and
Dimensions and weights are Level is recommmended. on the ampacities of Table 2 of the CE
approximate and subject to Code. These cables may also be used
Ampacities based on Rule 4-004 and for lower voltage cables in
manufacturing tolerances. Weights Table 1 and 2 of CSA C22-1 2002
shown are for cable only; add 20% to accordance with CEC, Appendix B
(Canadian Electrical Code) apply to note on Rule 4-004.
obtain estimated shipping weight. cables with copper conductors rated
100% Insulation Level may be used in up to and including 5000 V. Single As noted in Appendix B (notes on
systems where faults will clear within conductor cables may require Rule 4-004) of the Canadian Electrical
one minute. Such systems may be derating in accordance with CEC Rule Code, ampacities other than those
grounded or ungrounded. 133% 4-008. shown in Tables 1 and 2 may also be
used for cables rated up to 5000 V.
This note, as well as tables in
Appendix D, give ampacities of
cables direct buried or in
underground raceway (duct).
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Multiconductor TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 14 AWG 600 V
No. 14 AWG Bonding Conductor Ampacity 15 A*
5 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.472 11.99 0.703 17.86 0.787 19.99 306 455 115
6 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.515 13.08 0.743 18.87 0.828 21.03 316 471 134
7 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.522 13.26 0.755 19.18 0.844 21.44 338 502 154
8 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.597 15.16 0.825 20.96 0.909 23.09 384 571 173
9 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.608 15.45 0.836 21.23 0.923 23.44 409 609 192
10 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.671 17.04 0.898 22.81 0.984 24.99 448 667 212
11 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.679 17.25 0.906 23.01 0.992 25.18 466 693 231
12 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.700 17.78 0.927 23.55 1.013 25.73 489 728 250
15 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.750 19.05 0.990 25.15 1.090 27.69 583 868 308
19 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.835 21.21 1.073 27.25 1.157 29.39 748 1113 385
20 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.850 21.59 1.105 28.07 1.189 30.20 766 1140 404
25 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.983 24.99 1.239 31.47 1.326 33.68 852 1268 501
30 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.060 26.92 1.311 33.30 1.399 35.53 995 1481 597
35 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.152 29.26 1.372 34.85 1.488 37.80 1066 1587 693
40 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.179 29.95 1.431 36.35 1.519 38.86 1224 1822 790
50 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.282 32.56 1.535 38.99 1.642 41.71 1468 2184 982
60 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.435 36.45 1.710 43.43 1.850 46.99 1613 2400 1175
80 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.604 40.74 1.954 49.63 2.094 53.18 2132 3173 1561
90 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.689 42.90 2.039 51.79 2.183 55.44 2347 3494 1753
Number Fittings
of Appleton T&B Commander Crouse-
Conductors Hinds
2 TMC 6550 10464/ST050-464 TCA-50-078 ST050-464
3 TMC 6550 10464/ST050-464 TCA-50-078 ST050-464
4 TMC 8875 10465/ST050-465 TCA-50-078 ST050-465
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Multiconductor TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 12 AWG 600 V
No. 14 AWG Bonding Conductor Ampacity 20 A*
5 0.030 0.76 0.045 1.14 0.522 13.26 0.752 19.10 0.839 21.31 347 516 172
6 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.599 15.21 0.828 21.03 0.912 23.16 402 598 203
7 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.614 15.60 0.843 21.41 0.927 23.55 438 652 233
8 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.656 16.66 0.884 22.45 0.970 24.66 476 708 264
9 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.700 17.78 0.940 23.87 1.014 25.76 496 738 295
10 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.744 18.90 0.988 25.10 1.077 27.35 531 790 325
11 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.760 19.30 1.028 26.11 1.096 27.84 622 925 356
12 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.776 19.71 1.037 26.34 1.125 28.57 651 969 387
15 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.842 21.39 1.101 27.97 1.189 30.20 755 1123 478
19 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.905 22.99 1.160 29.46 1.233 31.32 937 1394 601
20 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.974 24.74 1.233 31.32 1.321 33.55 973 1448 632
25 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.093 27.76 1.348 34.24 1.436 36.47 1165 1733 785
30 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.167 29.64 1.421 36.09 1.509 38.32 1302 1938 938
37 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.308 33.22 1.583 40.20 1.678 42.62 1495 2224 1153
40 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.367 34.72 1.642 41.71 1.737 44.12 1593 2370 1245
50 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.483 37.67 1.758 44.65 1.853 47.06 1884 2804 1551
60 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.615 41.03 1.965 49.91 2.015 51.18 2311 3439 1857
80 0.030 0.76 0.110 2.79 1.865 47.37 2.215 56.26 2.269 57.63 3021 4495 2470
90 0.030 0.76 0.110 2.79 1.962 49.85 2.312 58.72 2.366 60.09 3318 4937 2777
Number Fittings
of Appleton T&B Commander Crouse-
Conductors Hinds
2 TMC 6550 10464/ST050-464 TCA-50-078 ST050-464
3 TMC 8875 10464/ST050-464 TCA-50-078 ST050-464
4 TMC 8875 10465/ST050-465 TCA-50-089 ST050-465
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Multiconductor TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 10 AWG 600 V
No. 12 AWG Bonding Conductor Ampacity 30 A*
5 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.604 15.35 0.833 21.16 0.918 23.32 421 627 274
6 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.671 17.04 0.900 22.86 0.985 25.01 517 770 323
7 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.699 17.75 0.928 23.57 1.018 25.85 539 802 371
8 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.726 18.44 0.954 24.23 1.047 26.59 617 918 420
9 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.766 19.45 1.006 25.55 1.094 27.79 633 942 469
10 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.840 21.33 1.100 27.94 1.188 30.18 776 1154 518
11 0.030 0.76 0.060 1.52 0.879 22.33 1.135 28.83 1.222 31.03 795 1183 566
12 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.917 23.29 1.178 29.92 1.266 32.16 885 1318 615
15 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 0.987 25.06 1.247 31.67 1.335 33.91 1056 1571 761
19 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.066 27.07 1.321 33.55 1.414 35.92 1209 1800 956
20 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.098 27.89 1.357 34.47 1.445 36.70 1291 1966 1005
25 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.229 31.22 1.504 38.20 1.596 40.54 1528 2274 1248
30 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.317 33.45 1.573 39.95 1.680 42.67 1770 2634 1492
37 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.494 37.96 1.769 44.93 1.864 47.35 2097 3027 1833
40 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.567 39.80 1.917 48.69 1.967 49.96 2298 3421 1979
50 0.030 0.76 0.080 2.03 1.701 43.21 2.051 52.10 2.105 53.47 2743 4082 2467
60 0.030 0.76 0.110 2.79 1.910 48.50 2.260 57.40 2.314 58.78 3303 4916 2954
80 0.030 0.76 0.110 2.79 2.133 54.18 2.483 63.07 2.570 65.28 4225 6288 3929
90 0.030 0.76 0.110 2.79 2.246 57.05 2.596 65.94 2.683 68.15 4656 6928 4416
Number Fittings
of Appleton T&B Commander Crouse-
Conductors Hinds
2 TMC 8875 10465/ST050-465 TCA-50-078 ST050-465
3 TMC 8875 10465/ST050-465 TCA-50-089 ST050-465
4 TMC 8875 10465/ST050-465 TCA-50-089 ST050-465
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Composite Power and Control 600 V TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C
3C Power 3C 14 AWG or 3C 12 AWG 600 V Control Conductors
8 14 10 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.715 18.16 0.955 24.26 1.053 26.75 339
8 12 10 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.755 19.17 1.010 25.27 1.159 29.43 373
6 14 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.900 22.86 1.175 29.85 1.288 32.72 504
6 12 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.914 23.21 1.189 29.82 1.318 33.47 538
4 14 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.904 22.96 1.179 29.57 1.308 33.22 723
4 12 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.904 22.96 1.179 29.57 1.308 33.22 757
3 14 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.964 24.48 1.239 31.09 1.368 34.74 924
3 12 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.964 24.48 1.239 31.09 1.368 34.74 958
2 14 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 1.026 26.05 1.301 32.66 1.430 36.31 1115
2 12 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 1.026 26.05 1.301 32.66 1.430 36.31 1149
1 14 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.182 30.03 1.457 36.64 1.586 40.29 1361
1 12 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.182 30.03 1.457 36.64 1.586 40.29 1396
1/0 14 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.263 32.08 1.538 38.69 1.667 42.34 1667
1/0 12 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.263 32.08 1.538 38.69 1.667 42.34 1701
2/0 14 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.348 34.23 1.623 40.84 1.772 44.49 2055
2/0 12 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.348 34.23 1.623 40.84 1.772 44.49 2089
3/0 14 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.450 36.82 1.725 43.13 1.854 47.08 2615
3/0 12 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.450 36.82 1.725 43.13 1.854 47.08 2650
4/0 14 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.567 39.80 1.872 47.17 2.051 52.09 3231
4/0 12 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.567 39.80 1.872 47.17 2.051 52.09 3265
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 1000 V
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.060 1.52 0.030 0.76 0.453 11.50 0.693 17.60 0.791 20.09 331 493 210
4 6 0.060 1.52 0.030 0.76 0.497 12.63 0.737 18.72 0.835 21.21 428 637 330
3 6 0.060 1.52 0.030 0.76 0.525 13.33 0.765 19.43 0.863 21.92 473 704 382
2 6 0.060 1.52 0.030 0.76 0.555 14.10 0.795 20.19 0.893 22.68 528 786 446
1 4 0.080 2.03 0.045 1.14 0.658 16.70 0.898 22.81 0.996 25.30 696 1036 599
1/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.045 1.14 0.725 18.42 0.965 24.51 1.069 27.15 781 1162 701
2/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.045 1.14 0.750 19.05 1.025 26.04 1.135 28.83 944 1405 830
3/0 3 0.080 2.03 0.045 1.14 0.807 20.49 1.070 27.18 1.180 29.97 1121 1668 1051
4/0 3 0.080 2.03 0.045 1.14 0.859 21.82 1.134 28.80 1.244 31.60 1272 1893 1257
250 2 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.955 24.25 1.247 31.67 1.355 34.42 1466 2181 1500
300 2 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.005 25.53 1.280 32.51 1.409 35.79 1715 2552 1733
350 1 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.080 27.43 1.353 34.37 1.465 37.21 1947 2897 2062
400 1 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.123 28.53 1.398 35.51 1.527 38.79 2164 3220 2299
500 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.237 31.42 1.514 38.46 1.625 41.28 2596 3863 2864
600 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.278 32.47 1.553 39.45 1.682 42.72 2960 4405 3332
750 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.408 35.75 1.683 42.75 1.812 46.02 3648 5429 4189
1000 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.561 39.64 1.911 48.53 2.045 51.94 4674 6955 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cables.
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2C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 1000 V
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
14 14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.423 10.74 0.663 16.84 0.761 19.32 216 321 57
12 14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.464 11.78 0.696 17.67 0.794 20.17 272 405 80
10 12 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.510 12.95 0.750 19.05 0.848 21.54 296 440 128
8 10 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.590 14.98 0.819 20.80 0.926 23.52 407 606 203
6 8 0.060 1.52 0.060 1.52 0.718 18.25 0.945 24.00 1.055 26.80 545 811 323
4 8 0.060 1.52 0.060 1.52 0.812 20.61 1.084 27.53 1.188 30.18 742 1104 469
3 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.902 22.91 1.177 29.90 1.306 33.17 912 1357 618
2 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.963 24.45 1.235 31.37 1.339 34.01 1029 1531 746
1 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.110 28.20 1.385 35.18 1.514 38.45 1252 1863 910
1/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.185 30.09 1.454 36.93 1.558 39.57 1451 2159 1114
2/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.263 32.09 1.533 38.94 1.641 41.68 1675 2493 1372
3/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.358 34.50 1.633 41.48 1.762 44.75 2031 3022 1770
4/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.463 37.16 1.731 43.97 1.863 47.32 2385 3549 2181
250 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.598 40.59 1.948 49.48 2.082 52.88 2870 4270 2542
300 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.699 43.15 2.049 52.04 2.183 55.44 3281 4882 3008
350 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.852 47.03 2.202 55.93 2.336 59.33 3837 5710 3530
400 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.938 49.23 2.288 58.11 2.422 61.52 4236 6303 4004
500 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.097 53.27 2.447 62.15 2.581 65.56 5082 7563 4934
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 1000 V
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km lb/kft
14 14 0.045 1.14 0.045 0.14 0.448 11.38 0.685 17.40 0.770 19.56 247 367 77
12 14 0.045 1.14 0.045 0.14 0.503 12.77 0.735 18.67 0.821 20.85 297 441 111
10 12 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.576 14.63 0.807 20.50 0.891 22.63 381 567 176
8 10 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.627 15.93 0.855 21.72 0.942 23.93 491 730 281
6 8 0.060 1.52 0.060 1.52 0.766 19.44 1.035 26.29 1.125 28.58 644 959 446
4 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.904 22.96 1.176 29.87 1.265 32.13 924 1375 665
3 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.964 24.48 1.236 31.39 1.326 33.68 1026 1526 866
2 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 1.026 26.05 1.300 33.02 1.388 35.26 1274 1896 1057
1 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.182 30.03 1.457 37.01 1.547 39.29 1539 2291 1304
1/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.263 32.08 1.537 39.04 1.630 41.40 1796 2672 1609
2/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.348 34.23 1.621 41.17 1.729 43.92 2165 3222 1997
3/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.450 36.82 1.725 43.82 1.835 46.61 2571 3827 2558
4/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.567 39.80 1.815 46.10 1.925 48.90 3196 4733 3173
250 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.768 44.91 2.120 53.85 2.250 57.15 3830 5700 3716
300 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.877 47.67 2.235 56.77 2.367 60.12 4382 6520 4414
350 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.976 50.20 2.330 59.18 2.462 62.53 4990 7426 5171
400 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.074 52.68 2.422 61.52 2.554 64.87 5534 8235 5883
500 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.241 56.92 2.595 65.91 2.757 70.03 6674 9932 7278
600 2 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.408 61.17 2.758 70.05 2.935 74.55 7747 11528 8747
750 2 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.614 66.40 2.959 75.16 3.121 79.27 9596 14281 10872
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4C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 1000 V
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
14 14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.493 12.52 0.733 18.61 0.827 21.00 282 420 96
12 14 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.569 14.46 0.809 20.33 0.903 22.94 356 530 141
10 12 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.632 16.04 0.878 22.30 0.965 24.51 436 649 225
8 10 0.045 1.14 0.060 1.52 0.694 17.62 0.921 23.39 1.028 26.11 583 867 358
6 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.895 22.73 1.170 29.71 1.280 32.51 838 1247 569
4 8 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 0.995 25.27 1.270 32.26 1.351 34.31 1122 1669 861
3 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 1.085 27.55 1.360 34.54 1.441 36.60 1359 2022 1114
2 6 0.060 1.52 0.080 2.03 1.145 29.09 1.420 36.07 1.501 38.13 1580 2351 1369
1 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.303 33.11 1.578 39.50 1.663 42.24 1927 2868 1697
1/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.394 35.40 1.669 42.39 1.774 45.06 2295 3415 2105
2/0 6 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.488 37.81 1.757 44.63 1.865 47.37 2711 4034 2621
3/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.080 2.03 1.607 40.81 1.852 47.04 1.960 49.78 3395 5053 3345
4/0 4 0.080 2.03 0.110 2.79 1.793 45.55 2.033 51.64 2.141 54.38 4197 6239 4166
250 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.952 49.57 2.302 58.52 2.417 59.59 4828 7230 4889
300 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.077 52.76 2.427 61.65 2.542 65.57 5630 8378 5820
350 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.189 55.60 2.539 64.49 2.654 67.41 6399 9522 6813
400 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.294 58.26 2.644 67.16 2.833 71.96 7132 10613 7761
500 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.481 63.02 2.831 71.91 3.020 76.71 8555 12732 9622
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 5 kV Unshielded
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.090 2.29 0.030 0.76 0.545 13.84 0.785 19.94 0.880 22.35 385 573 210
4 6 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.620 15.75 0.860 21.84 0.953 24.21 513 780 330
3 6 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.645 16.38 0.885 22.48 0.980 24.89 571 850 382
2 6 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.675 17.15 0.915 23.24 1.010 25.65 641 954 446
1 4 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.724 18.39 0.964 24.49 1.062 26.97 737 1097 599
1/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.767 19.48 1.042 26.47 1.146 29.11 964 1435 701
2/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.804 20.43 1.079 27.41 1.185 30.10 975 1451 830
3/0 3 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.855 21.72 1.130 28.70 1.234 31.34 1211 1802 1051
4/0 3 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.935 23.75 1.210 30.73 1.314 33.38 1413 2103 1257
250 2 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.019 25.88 1.294 32.87 1.405 35.69 1607 2391 1500
300 2 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.069 27.15 1.344 34.14 1.457 37.00 1792 2666 1733
350 1 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.115 28.32 1.390 35.31 1.500 38.10 1971 2933 2062
400 1 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.169 29.69 1.444 36.68 1.573 39.95 2155 3207 2299
500 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.269 32.23 1.544 39.22 1.669 42.39 2692 4006 2864
600 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.348 34.25 1.623 41.22 1.752 44.50 2993 4454 3332
750 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.454 36.93 1.729 43.92 1.854 47.09 3722 5539 4189
1000 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 1.631 41.41 1.981 50.32 2.115 53.72 4652 6923 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cables.
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 5 kV Shielded
with Concentric Bonding Conductor **100/133% Insulation Level
*Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.631 16.02 0.871 22.12 0.969 24.61 431 641 210
4 6 0.090 2.29 0.045 1.14 0.705 17.91 0.945 24.00 1.043 26.49 563 838 330
3 6 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.736 18.69 0.976 24.79 1.080 27.43 630 938 382
2 6 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.768 19.50 1.043 26.49 1.147 29.13 750 1116 446
1 4 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.821 20.85 1.096 27.84 1.200 30.48 880 1310 599
1/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 0.898 22.81 1.173 29.79 1.277 32.44 927 1379 701
2/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 0.973 24.71 1.212 30.78 1.316 33.43 1037 1543 830
3/0 3 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 0.986 25.04 1.261 32.03 1.365 34.67 1315 1957 1051
4/0 3 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.036 26.31 1.311 33.30 1.415 35.94 1478 2200 1257
250 2 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.125 28.57 1.400 35.56 1.504 38.20 1700 2530 1500
300 2 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.175 29.85 1.450 36.83 1.560 39.62 1892 2815 1733
350 1 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.216 30.88 1.491 37.87 1.596 40.54 2196 3268 2062
400 1 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.265 32.13 1.540 39.12 1.665 42.29 2375 3534 2299
500 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.357 34.47 1.632 41.45 1.757 44.63 2813 4186 2864
600 1/0 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.441 36.61 1.716 43.59 1.845 46.86 3117 4638 3332
750 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.574 39.99 1.924 48.87 2.058 52.27 3905 5811 4189
1000 2/0 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.789 45.44 2.139 54.33 2.265 57.53 5025 7478 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cable.
**CSA C68.397 (R2001) requires 0.090" (2.29mm) insulation thickness for both 100% and 133% insulation levels.
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 5 kV Unshielded
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
8 10 0.090 2.29 0.060 1.52 0.931 23.64 1.206 30.63 1.315 33.40 721 1073 281
6 8 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.051 26.69 1.326 33.68 1.435 36.45 872 1298 446
4 8 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.146 29.11 1.421 36.09 1.530 38.86 1155 1720 665
3 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.200 30.49 1.475 37.46 1.584 40.23 1322 1968 866
2 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.266 32.15 1.541 39.14 1.670 42.42 1503 2237 1057
1 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.335 33.91 1.610 40.89 1.739 44.17 1732 2578 1304
1/0 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.415 35.95 1.690 42.93 1.819 46.20 2013 2997 1609
2/0 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.500 38.10 1.775 45.09 1.904 48.36 2339 3481 1997
3/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.606 40.80 1.956 49.68 2.090 53.09 2929 4359 2558
4/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.724 43.79 2.074 52.68 2.208 56.08 3544 5274 3173
250 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.882 47.80 2.232 56.69 2.366 60.10 4032 6001 3716
300 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.990 50.55 2.340 59.44 2.474 62.84 4605 6852 4414
350 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.094 53.19 2.444 62.08 2.578 65.48 5242 7800 5171
400 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.188 55.56 2.538 64.47 2.672 67.87 5852 8709 5883
500 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.355 59.81 2.705 68.71 2.839 72.11 7053 10495 7278
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 5 kV Shielded
*100/133% Insulation Level
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
8 10 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.147 29.14 1.422 36.11 1.531 38.88 986 1467 281
6 8 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.225 31.12 1.500 38.10 1.609 40.87 1165 1734 446
4 8 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.321 33.55 1.596 40.54 1.725 43.82 1397 2078 665
3 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.375 34.93 1.650 41.91 1.779 45.19 1611 2397 866
2 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.440 36.58 1.715 43.56 1.844 46.84 1801 2680 1057
1 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.510 38.35 1.830 46.48 1.994 50.63 2029 3019 1304
1/0 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.594 40.49 1.944 49.38 2.078 52.78 2443 3635 1609
2/0 6 0.090 2.29 0.080 2.03 1.679 42.64 2.029 51.54 2.163 54.94 2790 4152 1997
3/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.846 46.88 2.196 55.79 2.330 59.18 3411 5076 2558
4/0 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 1.959 49.75 2.309 58.65 2.443 62.05 3948 5875 3173
250 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.085 52.96 2.435 61.85 2.569 65.25 4531 6742 3716
300 4 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.194 55.72 2.544 64.62 2.678 68.02 5126 7628 4414
350 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.294 58.26 2.644 67.16 2.778 70.56 5752 8559 5171
400 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.387 60.63 2.737 69.52 2.871 72.92 6341 9436 5883
500 3 0.090 2.29 0.110 2.79 2.554 64.87 2.904 73.76 3.038 77.17 7476 11125 7278
*CSA C68.397 (R2001) requires 0.090" (2.29mm) insulation thickness for both 100% and 133% insulation levels.
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 8 kV 100% Insulation Level
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.742 18.83 0.982 24.94 1.080 27.43 512 762 210
4 6 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.790 20.06 1.065 27.05 1.174 29.82 663 987 330
3 6 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.815 20.70 1.090 27.69 1.199 30.45 713 1061 382
2 6 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.845 21.47 1.120 28.45 1.229 31.22 776 1155 446
1 4 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.878 22.29 1.153 29.29 1.262 32.05 901 1341 599
1/0 4 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.915 23.24 1.190 30.23 1.299 32.99 993 1478 701
2/0 4 0.115 2.92 0.060 1.52 0.954 24.23 1.229 31.22 1.338 33.98 1105 1644 830
3/0 3 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.064 27.04 1.339 34.01 1.448 36.78 1344 2000 1051
4/0 3 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.117 28.37 1.392 35.36 1.501 38.13 1519 2260 1257
250 2 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.174 29.81 1.449 36.80 1.558 39.57 1709 2543 1500
300 2 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.224 31.09 1.499 38.07 1.608 40.84 1901 2829 1733
350 1 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.297 32.94 1.572 39.93 1.701 43.21 2163 3219 2062
400 1 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.340 34.04 1.615 41.02 1.744 44.30 2384 3548 2299
500 1/0 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.442 36.62 1.717 43.61 1.846 46.89 2865 4263 2864
600 1/0 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.532 38.91 1.852 47.04 2.016 51.21 3232 4810 3332
750 2/0 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.665 42.29 2.015 51.18 2.149 54.58 4031 5998 4189
1000 2/0 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.819 46.21 2.169 55.09 2.303 58.50 4953 7371 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cable.
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 8 kV 133% Insulation Level
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.796 20.22 1.071 27.20 1.180 29.97 587 873 210
4 6 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.841 21.35 1.116 28.35 1.225 31.12 697 1037 330
3 6 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.866 21.99 1.141 28.98 1.250 31.75 748 1113 382
2 6 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.896 22.76 1.171 29.74 1.280 32.51 811 1207 446
1 4 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.928 23.58 1.203 30.56 1.312 33.32 934 1390 599
1/0 4 0.140 3.56 0.060 1.52 0.965 24.52 1.240 31.50 1.349 34.26 1029 1531 701
2/0 4 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.047 26.59 1.322 33.58 1.431 36.35 1189 1769 830
3/0 3 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.115 28.33 1.390 35.31 1.499 38.07 1382 2057 1051
4/0 3 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.168 29.66 1.433 36.40 1.552 39.42 1555 2314 1257
250 2 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.224 31.10 1.499 38.07 1.608 40.84 1764 2625 1500
300 2 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.275 32.38 1.550 39.37 1.679 42.65 1956 2911 1733
350 1 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.348 34.23 1.623 41.22 1.752 44.50 2252 3351 2062
400 1 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.391 35.33 1.666 42.32 1.795 45.59 2443 3635 2299
500 1/0 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.493 37.91 1.768 44.91 1.879 48.18 2909 4329 2864
600 1/0 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.587 40.30 1.937 49.20 2.071 52.60 3432 5107 3332
750 2/0 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.721 43.71 2.071 52.60 2.205 56.00 4121 6132 4189
1000 2/0 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.870 47.50 2.220 56.39 2.354 59.79 5033 7497 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cable.
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 8 kV 100% Insulation Level
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.324 33.64 1.599 40.61 1.728 43.89 1277 1900 446
4 8 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.420 36.07 1.695 43.05 1.824 46.33 1546 2301 665
3 6 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.474 37.45 1.749 44.42 1.875 47.63 1734 2580 866
2 6 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.539 39.10 1.859 47.22 2.023 51.38 1926 2866 1057
1 6 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.613 40.97 1.963 49.86 2.097 53.26 2296 3417 1304
1/0 6 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.693 43.01 2.043 51.89 2.177 55.30 2586 3848 1609
2/0 6 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.778 45.16 2.128 54.05 2.262 57.45 2952 4393 1997
3/0 4 0.115 2.92 0.080 2.03 1.880 47.75 2.230 56.64 2.364 60.04 3439 5117 2558
4/0 4 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.053 52.14 2.403 61.03 2.537 64.44 4111 6118 3173
250 4 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.179 55.35 2.529 64.24 2.663 67.64 4704 7000 3716
300 4 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.288 58.11 2.638 67.00 2.772 70.41 5305 7894 4414
350 3 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.388 60.65 2.738 69.54 2.872 72.95 5938 8836 5171
400 3 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.481 63.02 2.831 71.91 2.965 75.31 6530 9717 5883
500 3 0.115 2.92 0.110 2.79 2.700 68.58 3.050 77.47 3.184 80.87 7777 11573 7278
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 8 kV 133% Insulation Level
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
6 8 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.434 36.42 1.709 43.41 1.838 46.68 1433 2132 446
4 8 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.529 38.84 1.849 46.96 2.013 51.13 1677 2496 665
3 6 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.588 40.32 1.938 49.23 2.072 52.62 2001 2977 866
2 6 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.653 41.98 2.003 50.88 2.137 54.28 2203 3278 1057
1 6 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.722 43.74 2.072 52.63 2.206 56.03 2459 3659 1304
1/0 6 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.802 45.78 2.152 54.66 2.286 58.06 2754 4098 1609
2/0 6 0.140 3.56 0.080 2.03 1.887 47.93 2.237 56.82 2.371 60.22 3111 4629 1997
3/0 4 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.049 52.05 2.399 60.93 2.533 64.34 3740 5565 2558
4/0 4 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.166 55.02 2.516 63.91 2.650 67.31 4365 6496 3173
250 4 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.289 58.13 2.639 67.03 2.773 70.43 4895 7284 3716
300 4 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.397 60.89 2.747 69.77 2.881 73.18 5501 8186 4414
350 3 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.497 63.42 2.847 72.31 2.981 75.72 6138 9134 5171
400 3 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.590 65.79 2.940 74.68 3.074 78.08 6737 10025 5883
500 3 0.140 3.56 0.110 2.79 2.809 71.35 3.159 80.24 3.293 83.64 7997 11900 7278
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 15 kV 100% Insulation Level
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
2 6 0.175 4.45 0.060 1.52 0.967 24.56 1.242 31.55 1.351 34.32 868 1292 446
1 4 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.041 26.45 1.316 33.43 1.425 36.20 1043 1552 599
1/0 4 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.078 27.39 1.353 34.37 1.462 37.13 1138 1693 701
2/0 4 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.118 28.39 1.393 35.38 1.502 38.15 1254 1867 830
3/0 3 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.186 30.13 1.461 37.11 1.570 39.88 1446 2152 1051
4/0 3 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.239 31.46 1.514 38.46 1.643 41.73 1623 2415 1257
250 2 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.295 32.90 1.570 39.88 1.699 43.15 1823 2713 1500
300 2 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.346 34.18 1.621 41.71 1.750 44.45 2047 3046 1733
350 1 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.443 36.64 1.718 43.64 1.847 46.91 2342 3485 2062
400 1 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.486 37.74 1.761 44.73 1.890 48.01 2534 3771 2299
500 1/0 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.567 39.81 1.917 48.69 2.051 52.10 3102 4616 2864
600 1/0 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.658 42.10 2.008 51.00 2.142 54.41 3498 5205 3332
750 2/0 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.792 45.51 2.142 54.41 2.276 57.81 4185 6228 4189
1000 2/0 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.001 50.82 2.351 59.72 2.485 63.12 5225 7775 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cable.
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1C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 15 kV 133% Insulation Level
with Concentric Bonding Conductor *Aluminum Armour Only
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
1 4 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.132 28.76 1.407 35.74 1.516 38.51 1133 1686 599
1/0 4 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.170 29.71 1.445 36.71 1.554 39.47 1232 1833 701
2/0 4 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.209 30.71 1.484 37.69 1.593 40.46 1349 2007 830
3/0 3 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.277 32.45 1.552 39.42 1.681 42.70 1545 2299 1051
4/0 3 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.330 33.78 1.605 40.77 1.734 44.04 1755 2612 1257
250 2 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.387 35.22 1.662 42.21 1.791 45.49 1960 2917 1500
300 2 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.461 37.11 1.736 44.09 1.865 47.37 2187 3254 1733
350 1 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.534 38.96 1.854 47.09 2.018 51.26 2456 3655 2062
400 1 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.581 40.16 1.931 49.05 2.065 52.45 2784 4143 2299
500 1/0 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.659 42.13 2.009 51.03 2.143 54.43 3230 4807 2864
600 1/0 0.220 5.59 0.080 2.03 1.754 44.55 2.104 53.44 2.238 56.85 3649 5430 3332
750 2/0 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 1.943 49.35 2.293 58.24 2.427 61.65 4453 6626 4189
1000 2/0 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.120 53.85 2.470 62.74 2.604 66.14 5494 8176 5359
*Steel armour is not permitted in single conductor cable.
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 15 kV 100% Insulation Level
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
2 6 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.806 45.86 2.156 54.76 2.290 58.17 2424 3607 1057
1 6 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.875 47.63 2.225 56.52 2.359 59.92 2673 3978 1304
1/0 6 0.175 4.45 0.080 2.03 1.955 49.67 2.305 58.55 2.479 62.97 2972 4423 1609
2/0 6 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.104 53.44 2.454 62.33 2.588 65.74 3545 5275 1997
3/0 4 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.206 56.03 2.556 64.92 2.690 68.33 4054 6032 2558
4/0 4 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.319 58.90 2.669 67.79 2.803 71.20 4615 6868 3173
250 4 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.441 62.01 2.791 70.89 2.925 74.30 5154 7670 3716
300 4 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.550 64.77 2.900 73.66 3.034 77.06 5768 8584 4414
350 3 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.702 68.62 3.052 77.52 3.186 80.92 6512 9691 5171
400 3 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.795 70.99 3.145 79.88 3.279 83.29 7119 10594 5883
500 3 0.175 4.45 0.110 2.79 2.962 75.24 3.312 84.12 3.446 87.53 8354 12432 7278
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3C TECK 90 (XLPE) Minus 40C 15 kV 133% Insulation Level
Conductor Size Insulation Inner Jacket Approximate Diameters Approximate Weight Copper
Power AWG Bonding Thickness Thickness Inner Jacket Armour Outer Covering Aluminum Armour* Content
or kcmil AWG inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm lb/kft kg/km kg/km
1 6 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.136 54.25 2.486 63.14 2.620 66.55 3116 4740 1304
1/0 6 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.216 56.29 2.566 65.18 2.700 68.58 3503 5213 1609
2/0 6 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.301 58.44 2.651 67.34 2.785 70.74 3880 5774 1997
3/0 4 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.403 61.03 2.753 69.93 2.887 73.33 4400 6548 2558
4/0 4 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.516 63.90 2.866 72.80 3.000 76.20 4973 7400 3173
250 4 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.638 67.01 2.988 75.89 3.122 79.29 5524 8220 3716
300 4 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.798 71.08 3.148 79.96 3.282 83.36 6252 9304 4414
350 3 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.898 73.62 3.248 82.50 3.382 85.90 6972 10375 5171
400 3 0.220 5.59 0.110 2.79 2.992 75.99 3.342 84.89 3.476 88.29 7590 11295 5883
500 3 0.220 5.59 0.140 3.56 3.225 81.91 3.575 90.81 3.709 94.21 8988 13375 7278
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Conductor Temperature
Tc Ta t + 90
l = l x c
90 Ta tc + Tc
where l = current at conductor temperature Tc
l = current at conductor temperature 90C
Ta = ambient temperature
Tc = desired conductor temperature
tc = inferred temperature of zero resistance
(Cu: tc = 234.5, Al : tc = 228.1)
Ambient Temperature
Tc Ta
l = l
Tc Ta
where l = current at ambient Ta
l = current at tabulated ambient Ta
Tc = conductor temperature
Ta = tabulated ambient temperature
Ta = new ambient temperature
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Resistance
Conductor dc resistance is given in the Stranded Bare Copper and Aluminum
Conductor Information on page 39. These values are at 25C and can be
corrected to other temperatures from the following:
The increase in conductor resistance due to skin effect can be calculated from the
factor (1 + Ys) where
(
0.1508 2
R )
Ys = at 60 Hz
192 + 0.8 (
0.1508 2
R )
(R = dc resistance in /km at desired conductor temperature)
Where desired, the additional effect of proximity can be determined from the
factor (1+ Yp) where
( )[ ()dc 1.18
]
2
dc 2
YP = Ys 0.312 + at 60 Hz
s s ys + 0.27
where dc = conductor diameter, mm
s = equivalent axial distance between conductor centres, mm
Ys = skin effect co-efficient
Yp = proximity effect co-efficient
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Inductive Reactance
The inductive reactance of cables in a multicable circuit is:
( )
GMD
XL = 0.0754 ln GMR /km to neutral at 60 Hz
where GMD = equivalent axial spacing or axial distance between the phase
conductors in the circuit in mm
GMR = geometric mean radius of the phase conductor. For compact
round conductors GMR = 0.38 conductor diameter. (See Stranded
Bare Copper and Aluminum Conductor Information.)
Capacitive Reactance
Capacitive reactance is calculated from capacitance:
Xc = 1 = 2650 km at 60 Hz
2fC C
where C = capacitance in F/km
For single conductor insulated, and shielded cables with outer metallic layer:
C = 0.0556 F/km
ln (D/d)
where = dielectric constant of insulation (= 2.3 for XLPE)
D = diameter over cable dielectric
d = diameter under cable dielectric
Note: Capacitive reactance can normally be neglected for open lines up to
about 40 km or in cables up to 20 km in length.
Charging Current
Charging current is calculated from capacitance and voltage as follows:
Voltage Drop
For multi conductor cables and single conductor cables at close spacing, voltage
drop may be determined by use of the method shown in the following pages.
Where necessary to calculate for single conductors spaced apart, the following
formula will give sufficiently accurate results:
It is important, when determining limiting voltage drops, that the correct voltage
is used, i.e. line-to-line, or line-to-neutral.
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Voltage Drop
The voltage drop curves contained in this publication are applicable to aluminum
armoured TECK cables. For steel armoured TECK cables, increase the values
obtained from the curves by 20% to estimate the voltage drop.
In the table for 3 phase 60Hz Voltage Drop Single Conductor TECK are curves of
voltage drop for single and 3 conductor cables with copper conductors, 3 phase,
60 cycles. The voltage drop for 4 conductor cables, such as in a 3 phase, 4 wire
grounded neutral system, may be taken from the curve for a 3 conductor cable,
where the fourth conductor carries only unbalance current of a 3 phase system.
The voltage drop curves are generated using the following formula:
To calculate the net voltage drop for a specific application, the following formula
must be used to account for systems other than 3 phase, circuit length and current:
Since the curves are based on a 3 phase line-to-neutral system, the following
correction factor (f) must be used in the voltage drop calculation:
The following examples illustrate the proper use of the voltage drop formula and
factors:
Example 1
Find the voltage drop and percent drop given the following:
3 phase circuit at 600/347 volts,
length of circuit 250 meters,
conductor single conductor TECK, size 250 kcmil, in air with one diameter
spacing,
load 200 amps at 90% load power factor.
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SOLUTION
Find the K factor from the single conductor TECK Voltage Drop Curve; for 250
kcmil conductor at 90% Load Factor we get:
therefore, from the voltage drop formula we calculate the voltage drop as:
Example 2
Consider the above example with a three-conductor TECK and the same
conditions.
SOLUTION
Find the K factor from the three conductor TECK Voltage Drop Curve; for 250
kcmil conductor at 90% Load Factor we get:
therefore, from the voltage drop formula we calculate the voltage drop as:
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The following graph provides a means of estimating the short circuit capacity of
copper XLPE or TRXLPE Insulated conductors. These curves are plotted for
durations in cycles (60 Hz basis). Logarithmic interpolation will provide values for
intermediate durations. The curves may also be used to determine the amount of
conducting material required for a known short-circuit condition.
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INSTALLATION DATA
Low-temperature Installation
Nexans FIREX -II TECK Cables meet CSA cold bend and impact requirements at
minus 40C. These tests are conducted under carefully controlled laboratory
conditions to ensure comparability of results from different laboratories.
Since actual field conditions are not subject to such control it is recommended
that, wherever possible, provision be made for the heating of cables to at least
minus 10C until the actual cable installation. This will minimize the risk of
damaging cables in very cold weather.
Vertical Installation
For vertical installations, the use of a messenger may be necessary to support the
cable during installation. Offsets may well be necessary for final positioning of
the cable. Please consult your nearest Nexans Sales Office for recommendations
and information on Vertex cable.
Bending Radius
Nexans FIREX -II TECK Cables are flexible and can be trained easily. The
following table gives minimum bending radius factors for final training. During
installation, and especially while pulling, bending radii should be twice the values
shown below:
Up to 5 kV
(Unshielded) 7 x Outside Diameter
Note: The bending radius is that of the inner surface of the cable at the bend.
In all cases these values are for permanent training after installation. Larger radii
are recommended wherever the cable is being pulled under tension, preferably not
less than twice and in no case less than 1.5 times the values for permanent
training.
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efa
bend angle f = 0.3 f = 0.35 f = 0.4
30 1.17 1.20 1.23
45 1.27 1.32 1.37
60 1.37 1.44 1.52
90 1.60 1.73 1.88
At any bend the tension should not exceed 3600 N/m of radius of the bend in
order to avoid excessive compression forces in the cable.
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Pulling from F to A results in significantly lower tensions in the bends and overall,
and should be selected as the preferred direction of pulling.
Field Testing At any time during installation, a Proof subjected to DC testing. After that
Voltage tests after installation should Test may be made at a voltage not time, such testing is not recommended.
be made as soon as possible. Before exceeding that shown in the table
applying the test voltage, ensure that applied for five minutes. These tests should only be undertaken
all equipment is disconnected from the by persons familiar with the use of the
cable circuit. Also ensure that there is After installation and before the cable equipment and appropriate safety
sufficient clearance between the cable is placed in regular service, an precautions. If any equipment is
ends and any grounded surfaces, Acceptance Test may be made at a included beyond the cable
objects or persons. We recommend voltage not exceeding that shown in terminations, the dielectric strength of
that only qualified persons familiar the table applied for 15 consecutive such equipment must be taken into
with the process and associated safety minutes. consideration when establishing the
precautions perform a D.C. Hipot test. test voltage.
After the cable has been completely
For all 5kV and higher shielded cable, installed and placed in regular For further information, see Nexans
a high-voltage DC test made before service, a Maintenance Test may be Product Information Letter number PIL
placing a new cable system in service made at any time within the first five 14-12.
will normally reveal gross years at a voltage not exceeding that
imperfections such as mechanical shown in the table applied for five For 600, 1000 and 5000 volt non-
damage during installation or consecutive minutes. Recent research shielded cables, a megger test at the
improperly made accessories. It is not has shown that the loss of dielectric cables rated voltage is
expected to reveal deterioration due to strength caused by normal wet aging recommended.
ageing in service. will shorten the cable life when
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Stranded Bare Copper and Aluminum Conductor
Information
Nominal Conductor Diameter Approximate Weight(c) Average D.C. Resistance(c) 25C
Conductor Area Wire Compressed Compact
Size No. of Diameter Round Round kg per 1000 m Lbs per 1000 ft Ohms per 1000 m Ohms per 1000 ft
AWG cmil mm2 sq. in. Wires(a), (b) mm in mm in mm in Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper Aluminum
14 4110 2.08 0.00323 7 0.61 0.0242 1.80 0.071 18.9 12.7 8.61 2.63
12 6530 3.31 0.00513 7 0.77 0.0305 2.26 0.089 30.0 9.1 20.2 6.13 5.42 8.89 1.65 2.71
10 10380 5.26 0.00816 7 0.98 0.0385 2.87 0.113 47.7 14.5 32.1 9.75 3.41 5.59 1.04 1.70
8 16510 8.37 0.01297 7 1.23 0.0486 3.61 0.142 3.40 0.134 75.9 23.1 51.0 15.5 2.14 3.52 0.653 1.07
6 26240 13.30 0.02061 7 1.55 0.0612 4.55 0.179 4.29 0.169 121 36.7 81.1 24.6 1.35 2.21 0.411 0.674
4 41740 21.15 0.03278 7 1.96 0.0772 5.72 0.225 5.41 0.213 192 58.3 129 39.2 0.848 1.39 0.258 0.424
3 52620 26.66 0.04133 7 2.20 0.0867 6.40 0.252 6.05 0.238 242 73.5 163 49.4 0.673 1.10 0.205 0.336
2 66360 33.63 0.05212 7 2.47 0.0974 7.19 0.283 6.81 0.268 305 92.7 205 62.3 0.533 0.875 0.163 0.267
1 83690 42.41 0.06573 19(18)[18] 1.69 0.0664 8.18 0.322 7.59 0.299 385 117 258 78.6 0.423 0.694 0.129 0.211
1/0 105600 53.51 0.08291 19(18)[18] 1.89 0.0745 9.19 0.362 8.53 0.336 485 147 326 99.1 0.335 0.550 0.102 0.168
2/0 133100 67.44 0.1045 19(18)[18] 2.13 0.0837 10.31 0.406 9.55 0.376 611 186 411 125 0.266 0.436 0.0811 0.133
3/0 167800 85.03 0.1318 19(18)[18] 2.39 0.0940 11.58 0.456 10.7 0.423 771 234 518 157 0.211 0.346 0.0643 0.105
4/0 211600 107.22 0.1662 19(18)[18] 2.68 0.1055 13.00 0.512 12.1 0.475 972 296 653 199 0.167 0.274 0.0510 0.0836
250 kcmil 126.68 0.1963 37(36)[35] 2.09 0.0822 14.17 0.558 13.2 0.520 1149 350 772 235 0.142 0.232 0.0432 0.0708
300 152.01 0.2356 37(36)[35] 2.23 0.0900 15.52 0.611 14.5 0.570 1378 419 926 282 0.118 0.194 0.0360 0.0590
350 177.35 0.2749 37(36)[35] 2.47 0.0973 16.79 0.661 15.6 0.616 1609 489 1081 329 0.101 0.166 0.0308 0.0506
400 202.68 0.3142 37(36)[35] 2.64 0.1040 17.93 0.706 16.7 0.659 1838 559 1235 376 0.0885 0.145 0.0270 0.0442
500 253.35 0.3927 37(36)[35] 2.95 0.1162 20.03 0.789 18.7 0.736 2298 699 1544 469 0.0708 0.116 0.0216 0.0354
600 304.02 0.4712 61(58)[58] 2.52 0.0992 22.68 0.866 20.7 0.813 2758 838 1854 564 0.0590 0.0967 0.0180 0.0295
750 380.03 0.5890 61(58)[58] 2.82 0.1109 24.59 0.968 23.1 0.908 3447 1048 2316 704 0.0472 0.0774 0.0144 0.0236
1000 506.71 0.7854 61(58)[58] 3.25 0.1280 28.37 1.117 26.9 1.060 4595 1396 3088 938 0.0354 0.0580 0.0108 0.0177
1250 633.38 0.9817 91 2.98 0.1172 31.75 1.250 5743 1750 3859 1174 0.0283 0.0464 0.00863 0.0142
1500 760.06 1.178 91 3.26 0.1284 34.80 1.370 6892 2100 4631 1410 0.0236 0.0387 0.00719 0.0118
1750 886.74 1.374 127 2.98 0.1174 37.59 1.480 8041 2440 5403 1640 0.0202 0.0332 0.00616 0.0101
2000 1013.42 1.571 127 3.19 0.1255 40.21 1.583 9190 2790 6175 1880 0.0177 0.0290 0.00539 0.00885
(a) Reduced number of wires for copper compact strandings shown in ( ) parentheses.
(b) Reduced number of wires for aluminum compact strandings shown in [ ] brackets.
(c) Approximate weights and average D.C. resistances are considered to apply to all types of strands.
Conductor data and metric equivalents in this table are based where possible on EEMAC recommendations current at time of
compilation, otherwise on published ICEA standards.
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SI Prefixes
Multiplying factor Prefix Symbol NOTICE
1 000 000 000 000 = 1012 tera T
1 000 000 000 = 109 giga G Nexans has endeavored to ensure
1 000 000 = 106 mega M the accuracy of the data in this
1 000 = 103 kilo k publication, however we cannot be
100 = 102 hecto h liable for the consequences of
10 = 101 deca da errors or omissions. All data is
0.1 = 10-1 deci d subject to change without notice.
0.01 = 10-2 centi c The installer and/or user assumes
0.001 = 10-3 milli m all liability for the consequences of
0.000 001 = 10-6 micro the installation and/or use of any
0.000 000 001 = 10-9 nano n of our products in contravention of
0.000 000 000 001 = 10-12 pico p any applicable law, regulation or
0.000 000 000 000 001 = 10-15 femto f code.
0.000 000 000 000 000 001 = 10-18 atto a
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