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Applications
  • For use from the lower control box at the base of the wind power tower and out to the step-up transformer through conduit
  • For use in free air, raceways or direct burial in accordance with NEC. 
  • Industrial environments where superior insulation toughness and chemical resistance is required
  • Maximum operating temperature not to exceed 105 ºC in wet or dry locations

Construction
8 AWG thru 1000 kcmil compacted aluminum ACM (AA-8000 Series) Conductor. Insulation is Class 33 Flame-retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Black.
Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow Brown. 3 extruded stripes and other colors are available upon request.
Print legend: TOWERGUARD PLUS™ AWG/KCMIL AL XLPE 2000V 105 ºC (MM/YYYY) SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK

Standards
  • UL 1581
  • ICEA S-95-685/NEMA WC70
  • CSA standard C 22.2 No. 38
Features
  • Rated at 105 ºC wet or dry
  • UV resistant - black is marked SR
  • Smaller cable O.D.
  • Excellent electrical, thermal and physical properties
  • Excellent resistance to moisture
  • Excellent resistance to crush, compression cuts and heat deformation
Packaging
  • Material can be produced and cut to length upon request
  • All produced or cut-to-order material will be shipped on non-returnable wooden reels unless specifically requested
NOTES:
Dimensions and weights are nominal: subject to industry tolerances.
1Minimum number of wires utilized for compact-strand constructions.

Specifications

Conductor
Size
(AWG/kcmil)

 N/A 4/0

Number
of
Wires1

 N/A 18

Conductor
Diameter
(inches)

 N/A 0.475

Insulation
Thickness
(mils)

 N/A 90

Cable
Diameter
(inches)

 N/A 0.665

Aluminum
Weight
(lb/MFT)

 N/A 199

Net
Weight
(lb/MFT)

 N/A 281