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VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper

VFD2KGC8/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 8 AWG 3C

Service Wire #
VFD2KGC8/3

Three copper conductors, stranded and insulated with heat and moisture resistant, chemically crosslinked polyethylene (type RHW-2) , phase identified and cabled together with suitable fillers and three symmetrical bare copper ground conductors. Cable core shielded with 5-mil copper tape, helically applied with 50% overlap for 100% coverage and double tape thickness throughout the cable. Shielded core covered with galvanized steel interlocked armor with overall black CPE jacket. Available with aluminum armor or PVC or EnviroPlus ® (LSZH) jacket. Available with 50% grounds*.

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Application & features

Application

For use in VFD applications. Suitable for use in hazardous locations: Class I - Div 2, Class II - Div 2, Class III - Div 1 and 2 *Patented for use with ServiceDrive ® connector and termination kit.

Specifications

Voltage Rating2 kV (2,000 V)2 kV
CertificationsMade in the USA, REACH, ROHS, Rockwell, ULMade in the USA, REACH, ROHS, Rockwell, UL
Construction8 AWG 3C8 AWG 3C
Strand77
Insulation Thickness8080
Grounding Conductors(3) #14(3) #14
Diameter Over Armor0.870.87
Jacket Thickness5050
Approx. Diameter Overall0.970.97
Approx. Net Weight658658
Ampacity (30°C ambient) 90°C Wet/Dry5555

Standards & references

  • UL 1569, CSA C22.2 #51
  • ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70
  • Flame Rated: IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU), IEEE 1202/CSA FT-4,
  • UL 1685, Two-hour Firewall
  • Temperature Rated at 90°C Wet/Dry, Cold Temperature Rated at -40°C
  • Sunlight Resistant
  • Direct Burial
  • Color Code: Black and Numbered
  • RoHS Compliant
  • NEMA BABA 70901-2-2024 WC-02-03, WC-02-04, WC-02-05
  • *U.S. Patent No. 7,309,835