Type MP-GC Three-Conductor Mine Power Feeder Cable, PVC Sheath, 15kV Applications
These cables are designed for connections between units of mine distribution systems, suitable for installed in duct, conduit or open air and for direct burial in wet and dry locations.
Standards
- ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC 58
- ASTM B-8
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.96
Construction

- Conductors: Stranded annealed bare copper conductor.
- Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting layer.
- Insulation:Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).
- Insulation Shield:Conducting layer + copper tape.
- Ground Check Conductor:Copper conductor with a yellow polypropylene insulation.
- Grounding Conductor:Tinned copper conductor.
- Sheath: PVC, black. Other sheath materials can be offered upon request.
Options:
Other jacket materials such as CSP/PCP/NBR/CPE/TPU are available upon request.
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
- Minimum Bending Radius: 12×OD
- Maximum Operating Temperature: +90℃
Dimensions and Weight:
Construction |
No. of Strands |
Grounding Conductor Size |
Ground Check Conductor Size |
Nominal Insulation Thickness |
Nominal Sheath Thickness |
Nominal Overall Diameter |
Nominal Weight |
Ampacity |
No. of cores×AWG/kcmil |
- |
AWG/kcmil |
AWG/kcmil |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
inch |
mm |
lbs/kft |
kg/km |
A |
| 3×2 |
7 |
6 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
1.9 |
48.3 |
2021 |
3007 |
164 |
| 3×1 |
19 |
5 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
1.99 |
50.6 |
2503 |
3724 |
187 |
| 3×1/0 |
19 |
4 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.07 |
52.6 |
2658 |
3955 |
215 |
| 3×2/0 |
19 |
3 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.16 |
54.9 |
3066 |
4562 |
246 |
| 3×3/0 |
19 |
2 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.27 |
57.7 |
3710 |
5530 |
283 |
| 3×4/0 |
19 |
1 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.39 |
60.7 |
4369 |
6500 |
325 |
| 3×250 |
37 |
1/0 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.48 |
63 |
4875 |
7253 |
359 |
| 3×350 |
37 |
2/0 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.14 |
3.6 |
2.7 |
68.6 |
6412 |
9540 |
438 |
| 3×500 |
37 |
4/0 |
8 |
0.175 |
4.4 |
0.17 |
4.3 |
3.08 |
78.2 |
8610 |
12810 |
536 |
Ampacity-Based on a conductor temperature of 90℃ and an ambient air temperature of 40℃, per ICEA S-75-381. |