Southwire Type G-GC cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications where equipment grounding is required per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water – ideal for submersible pumps, marine application. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Not for use as permanent building wiring. Meets FT-5 Flame Test. cUL Listed.
Stock # | 56053799 56053799 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 8 AWG 8 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 71 71 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 980 24.91 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 655 975 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 48 48 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 57 57 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 65 65 | |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 60 1.52 | mils mm |
Nom. DC Resistance (Conductor) | 0.653 0.653 | |
AC Resistance at 90°C | 0.816 0.816 |