SPEC: 45444

Southwire^® Machine Flex^® TCU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation Shielded Signal Pair TPE Jacket. XHHW-2 Reduced Diameter Flexible Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Silicone-Free SPEC45444

Reduced Diameter Type TC-ER Variable Frequency Drive Cable, 600 Volts or 1000 Volts, Tinned Copper Conductors, Crosslinked Insulation Type XHHW-2 With Shielded Pair, Thermoplastic Elastomer Jacket, Rated 90°C Dry or Wet, -40°C Cold Impact, Identification Method 4. 1000 Volts Flexible Motor Supply. CSA CIC/TC FT4 Flame. Silicone-Free

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Application & Features

Power supply cable for VFDs and motors, suitable for cable tray, conduit, raceways, exposed run (TC-ER) and conforming to NFPA 79 2018. Suitable for free air and direct burial. Its flexible design is ideal for use on operation processes in accordance with NEC® Articles 336, 501 and 502 including, but not limited to: fans, pumps, conveyors, compressors, elevators and lifts, extruders, crushers and presses, assembly lines, food and beverage, wind energy and data centers. Cable is rated for -40C Cold Bend and Impact. Multiple approvals for multiple applications.

Specifications

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	Cond. Size	Conductor Number	Cond. Strands	Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm)	Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm)	Drain Wire	Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm)	Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm)	Approx. OD (in) (cm)	Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)
More Options	14 AWG 14 AWG	3 3	41 41	0.071 0.18	45 1.14	1x18 1x18	0.503 1.28	60 1.52	0.627 1.59	109 162	233 347
More Options	14 AWG 14 AWG	3 3	41 41	0.071 0.18	45 1.14	1x18 1x18	0.503 1.28	60 1.52	0.627 1.59	109 162	233 347

TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

	Cond. Size	Conductor Number	Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm)	Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg)	DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km)	AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km)	Capacitive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km)	Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km)	Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C	Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C
More Options	14 AWG 14 AWG	3 3	7.5 19.05	98 44.45	2.814 4.19	3.391 5.05	0.057 0.08	0.058 0.09	20 20	25 25
More Options	14 AWG 14 AWG	3 3	7.5 19.05	98 44.45	2.814 4.19	3.391 5.05	0.057 0.08	0.058 0.09	20 20	25 25

* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

Standards & References

ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper
UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 758 Standard for Appliance Wiring Material Style 20886
UL 1277 Type TC-ER Standard Power and Control Cables (1000V 14AWG and Larger)
UL 2277 Flexible Motor Supply Cable and Wind Turbine Tray Cable
CSA C22.2 No. 210 Appliance wiring material products I/II A/B (Sizes 16 - 8AWG)
CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC
CSA C22.2 No. 239 Control and instrumentation cables
CE/RoHS-2 – The CE Marking has been applied solely to express the conformance to the material restrictions identified in the RoHS-2 (2011/65/EU) Directive
NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661

Construction

Conductor:Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B33 and B174
Insulation:Cross linked insulation on all conductors (Type XHHW-2 on 14 AWG and larger)
Ground:One green ground with yellow Stripe cross linked insulation (size equal to phase conductor)
Drain Wire:Tinned copper drain wire two AWG sizes smaller than signal size
Twisted Shielded Pair:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar foil shield (color code: black, white)
Shielding:100% coverage aluminum/Mylar/aluminum foil, overall 85% coverage tinned copper braid
Jacket:Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)

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