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Product Information Variable Frequency Drive Cable Equipment

ShawFlex VFD cable is an acceptable power cable used for AC Drives. It is primarily used between PWM inverters and AC motors. Other uses include all types of industrial and processing facilities and many other power applications.

Design Standards

Conductors: Three conductor, seven strand copper conductors to ASTM B8
  Three conductor, seven strand tinner copper conductors to ASTM B 33
  Available in #14 to 2 AWG (2.08 to 33.6 mm²) for 600 V
Insulation: FR XLPE and FR XLPE-VW1, 90°C (194°F) wet/dry (UL 44) XHHW-2. The standard product is Non-VW1 singles, VW1 singles are available upon request
Conductor Identification: The conductors are black with white number coding. Other colours are available upon request
Grounding Conductors: Three stranded bare copper grounds symmetrically located in continuous contact with the copper tape shield
Shielding: Dual copper tape shields helically wound with 50% overlap
Assembly: Three phase conductors with symmetrically located tri-sectional grounding conductors
Armour (optional): Aluminum or Steel Interlocked amour
Overall Jacket: 90°C (194°F) to 25°C (77°F) Flame Retardant Low Acid Gas Yellow PVC. CPE and Hypalon jackets are available upon request

Standard Performance Features

  • Sunlight Resistant

Approvals

  • IEEE 383 70,BTU Flame Test
  • UL 1277 and UL 1581
  • Tray Cable Rated (TC)
  • Armoured products are MC rated
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