Wire and Cable Type TW

Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations

Description

Soft copper conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 60° C), flame retardant

Options

Available upon request, TW-LS (Low Smoke emission), TW-SR

(Sunlight Resistant) and with insulation Gasoline and Oil resistant
G&O (different types and grades of resistance to oil and gasoline)

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations 60° C.
Wet Locations 60° C

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

TW cables and wires are used generally in building wiring, feeder

and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and
greater sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.

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Standards

CENTELSA TW wires and cables are manufactured under the following

standards:

ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.

ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
ASTM B787. 19 Wire Combination Unilay Stranded Copper conductors for
subsequent insulation.
UL 1581, NTC-3203. Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and
Flexible Cords.
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications

CENTELSA TW Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516.

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332.
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00406.
LAPEM (Mexico). CFE E0000-06.
FONDONORMA (Venezuela). NORVEN 364 (Standard COVENIN 397).

Colors
Sizes 14 to 8 AWG: black, white, red, green, yellow, blue. Sizes 4 AWG and
greater: black.

Packaging
Sizes 14 to 8 AWG: 100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in corrugated
carton boxes. Sizes 6 to 4/0 AWG: 1000 m reels.
Sizes 250 to 500 kcmil: 500 m reels.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Wire and Cable Type TW 600V (International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations (60°C)

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/km) (kg/km)
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 0.76 3.23 8.29 27 25 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.76 3.65 5.21 40 30 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.76 4.19 3.28 59 40 30
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 1.14 5.64 2.06 99 60 40
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 1.52 7.29 1.30 160 80 55
4 1 Solid 21.15 5.19 1.52 8.36 0.815 237 105 70
14 7 B 2.08 1.79 0.76 3.39 8.45 29 25 20
12 7 B 3.31 2.25 0.76 3.85 5.31 42 30 25
10 7 B 5.26 2.85 0.76 4.45 3.34 62 40 30
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 1.14 5.97 2.10 104 60 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 1.52 7.69 1.32 168 80 55
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.52 8.88 0.831 250 105 70
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.52 10.37 0.523 377 140 95
1 19 B 42.41 7.90 2.03 12.08 0.415 484 165 110
1/0 19 B 53.48 8.88 2.03 13.06 0.329 595 195 125
2/0 19 B 67.43 9.96 2.03 14.15 0.261 733 225 145
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.19 2.03 15.37 0.207 906 260 165
4/0 19 B 107.2 12.56 2.03 16.75 0.164 1123 300 195
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 2.41 19.15 0.139 1348 340 215
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 2.41 20.49 0.116 1595 375 240
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 2.41 21.75 0.0992 1841 420 260
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 2.41 22.91 0.0868 2086 455 280
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 2.41 25.01 0.0694 2573 515 320
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 2.79 27.75 0.0578 3102 575 355
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 2.79 29.50 0.0496 3587 630 385
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 2.79 30.35 0.0463 3829 655 400
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 2.79 31.15 0.0434 4071 680 410
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 2.79 32.70 0.0386 4554 730 435
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 2.79 34.14 0.0347 5035 780 455

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. 60°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type TW 600V
Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations (60°C)

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) (mils) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
14 1 Solid 0.00323 64 30 127 2.53 18 25 20
12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 30 144 1.59 27 30 25
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 30 165 1.00 40 40 30
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 45 222 0.628 66 60 40
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 60 287 0.395 107 80 55
4 1 Solid 0.0328 204 60 329 0.248 159 105 70
14 7 B 0.00323 70 30 133 2.58 19 25 20
12 7 B 0.00513 89 30 152 1.62 28 30 25
10 7 B 0.00815 112 30 175 1.02 42 40 30
8 7 B 0.0130 141 45 235 0.641 70 60 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 60 303 0.403 113 80 55
4 7 B 0.0328 225 60 349 0.253 168 105 70
2 7 B 0.0521 283 60 408 0.159 253 140 95
1 19 B 0.0657 311 80 476 0.126 325 165 110
1/0 19 B 0.0829 349 80 514 0.100 400 195 125
2/0 19 B 0.105 392 80 557 0.0795 493 225 145
3/0 19 B 0.132 440 80 605 0.0630 609 260 165
4/0 19 B 0.166 494 80 659 0.0500 755 300 195
250 37 B 0.196 558 95 754 0.0423 906 340 215
300 37 B 0.236 611 95 807 0.0353 1072 375 240
350 37 B 0.275 661 95 856 0.0302 1237 420 260
400 37 B 0.314 706 95 902 0.0264 1402 455 280
500 37 B 0.393 789 95 985 0.0212 1729 515 320
600 61 B 0.471 866 110 1093 0.0176 2084 575 355
700 61 B 0.550 935 110 1162 0.0151 2411 630 385
750 61 B 0.589 968 110 1195 0.0141 2573 655 400
800 61 B 0.628 1000 110 1226 0.0132 2736 680 410
900 61 B 0.707 1061 110 1287 0.0118 3060 730 435
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 110 1344 0.0106 3384 780 455

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. 60°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type THW
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Description

Soft copper conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75° C), flame retardant

Options

Available upon request, THW-LS (Low Smoke emission), THW-SR

(Sunlight Resistant) and with insulation Gasoline and Oil resistant
G&O (different types and grades of resistance to oil and gasoline)

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations 75° C.
Wet Locations 75° C

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

THW cables and wires are used generally in building wiring, feeder
and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and
greater sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.
Standards
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CENTELSA THW wires and cables are manufactured under the following
standards:

Satndards

ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.

ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
ASTM B787. 19 Wire Combination Unilay Stranded Copper conductors for
subsequent insulation
UL 1581, NTC-3203. Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and
Flexible Cords.
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications

CENTELSA THW Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516.

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332.
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00406.
LAPEM (Mexico). CFE E0000-03.
FONDONORMA (Venezuela). NORVEN 364 (Standard COVENIN 397).

Colors
Sizes 14 to 6 AWG: black, white, red, green, yellow, blue. Sizes 4 AWG and
greater: black

Packaging
Sizes 14 to 10 AWG: 100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in
corrugated carton boxes. Sizes 8 and 6: 2000 m reels, Sizes 4 to 4/0 AWG:
1000 m reels. Sizes 250 to 500 kcmil: 500 m reels.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Wire and Cable Type THW (International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/km) (kg/km)
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 0.76 3.23 8.29 27 30 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.76 3.65 5.21 39 35 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.76 4.19 3.28 59 50 35
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 1.14 5.64 2.06 97 70 50
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 1.52 7.29 1.30 157 95 65
4 1 Solid 21.15 5.19 1.52 8.36 0.815 235 125 85
14 7 B 2.08 1.79 0.76 3.39 8.45 28 30 20
12 7 B 3.31 2.25 0.76 3.85 5.31 41 35 25
10 7 B 5.26 2.85 0.76 4.45 3.34 62 50 35
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 1.14 5.97 2.10 102 70 50
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 1.52 7.69 1.32 165 95 65
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.52 8.88 0.831 247 125 85
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.52 10.37 0.523 373 170 115
1 19 B 42.41 7.90 2.03 12.08 0.415 479 195 130
1/0 19 B 53.48 8.88 2.03 13.06 0.329 589 230 150
2/0 19 B 67.43 9.96 2.03 14.15 0.261 727 265 175
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.19 2.03 15.37 0.207 899 310 200
4/0 19 B 107.2 12.56 2.03 16.75 0.164 1115 360 230
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 2.41 19.15 0.139 1337 405 255
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 2.41 20.49 0.116 1583 455 285
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 2.41 21.75 0.0992 1828 505 310
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 2.41 22.91 0.0868 2072 545 335
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 2.41 25.01 0.0694 2558 620 380
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 2.79 27.75 0.0578 3083 690 420
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 2.79 29.50 0.0496 3567 755 460
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 2.79 30.35 0.0463 3808 785 475
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 2.79 31.15 0.0434 4050 815 490
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 2.79 32.70 0.0386 4531 870 520
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 2.79 34.14 0.0347 5011 935 545

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload
protection must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for
grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type THW
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) (mils) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/kft) (pound/kft)

14 1 Solid 0.00323 64 30 127 2.53 18 30 20

12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 30 144 1.59 26 35 25
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 30 165 1.00 39 50 35
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 45 222 0.628 65 70 50
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 60 287 0.395 106 95 65
4 1 Solid 0.0328 204 60 329 0.248 158 125 85
14 7 B 0.00323 70 30 133 2.58 19 30 20
12 7 B 0.00513 89 30 152 1.62 28 35 25
10 7 B 0.00815 112 30 175 1.02 41 50 35
8 7 B 0.0130 141 45 235 0.641 69 70 50
6 7 B 0.0206 178 60 303 0.403 111 95 65
4 7 B 0.0328 225 60 349 0.253 166 125 85
2 7 B 0.0521 283 60 408 0.159 250 170 115
1 19 B 0.0657 311 80 476 0.126 322 195 130
1/0 19 B 0.0829 349 80 514 0.100 396 230 150
2/0 19 B 0.105 392 80 557 0.0795 488 265 175
3/0 19 B 0.132 440 80 605 0.0630 604 310 200
4/0 19 B 0.166 494 80 659 0.0500 749 360 230
250 37 B 0.196 558 95 754 0.0423 899 405 255
300 37 B 0.236 611 95 807 0.0353 1064 455 285
350 37 B 0.275 661 95 856 0.0302 1229 505 310
400 37 B 0.314 706 95 902 0.0264 1393 545 335
500 37 B 0.393 789 95 985 0.0212 1719 620 380
600 61 B 0.471 866 110 1093 0.0176 2072 690 420
700 61 B 0.550 935 110 1162 0.0151 2397 755 460
750 61 B 0.589 968 110 1195 0.0141 2559 785 475
800 61 B 0.628 1000 110 1226 0.0132 2721 815 490
900 61 B 0.707 1061 110 1287 0.0118 3045 870 520
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 110 1344 0.0106 3368 935 545

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type THW-LS and THHW-LS
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Low Smoke
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Location (75°C), Low Smoke

Description

Soft copper conductor, PVC-LS (Low smoke emissions) insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
THW-LS: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75°C), flame retardant and low
smoke emissions (LS).
THHW-LS: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 90°C), flame retardant and low
smoke emissions (LS).

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations THHW-LS 90°C, THW-LS 75°C
Wet Locations THHW-LS 75°C, THW-LS 75°C

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

THW-LS and THHW-LS cables and wires are used generally in building
wiring, feeder and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial
distribution. In installations what require special security conditions in
fire case.

In fire case, THS-LS and THHW-LS have an excellent performance

regarding low smoke emissions, darkness, toxicity, and corrosive
smoke.

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Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and greater
sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.

Standards
CENTELSA THW-LS and THHW-LS wires and cables are manufactured under
the following standards:

ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.

ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
ASTM B787. 19 Wire Combination Unilay Stranded Copper conductors for
subsequent insulation
UL 1581, NTC-3203. Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and
Flexible Cords.
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications
CENTELSA THW-LS and RHHW-LS Wires and Cables are certified by:

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332.

LAPEM (Mexico). CFE E0000-03.
FONDONORMA (Venezuela). NORVEN 364 (Standard COVENIN 397).
ANCE (Mexico) NOM 063.

Colors
Sizes 14 to 6 AWG: black, white, red, green, yellow, blue. Sizes 4 AWG and
greater: black

Packaging
Sizes 14 to 10 AWG: 100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in
corrugated carton boxes. Sizes 8 and 6: 2000 m reels, Sizes 4 to 4/0 AWG:
1000 m reels. Sizes 250 to 500 kcmil: 500 m reels.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Wire and Cable Types THW-LS y THHW-LS 600V
(International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Low Smoke
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations (75°C), Low Smoke

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL 75°C 75°C
kcmil (mm) (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(A) 3 (A) 4
(ohm/km) (kg/km)

14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 0.76 3.23 8.29 27 20 25

12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.76 3.65 5.21 40 25 30
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.76 4.19 3.28 59 35 40
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 1.14 5.64 2.06 99 50 55
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 1.52 7.29 1.30 160 65 75
4 1 Solid 21.15 5.19 1.52 8.36 0.815 237 85 95
14 19 C 2.08 1.75 0.76 3.35 8.45 28 20 25
12 19 C 3.31 2.21 0.76 3.81 5.31 41 25 30
10 19 C 5.26 2.78 0.76 4.38 3.34 61 35 40
8 19 C 8.37 3.51 1.14 5.89 2.10 102 50 55
6 19 C 13.30 4.42 1.52 7.59 1.32 166 65 75
4 19 C 21.15 5.58 1.52 8.75 0.831 246 85 95
2 19 C 33.63 7.04 1.52 10.21 0.523 371 115 130
1 19 B 42.41 7.90 2.03 12.08 0.415 484 130 150
1/0 19 B 53.48 8.88 2.03 13.06 0.329 595 150 170
2/0 19 B 67.43 9.96 2.03 14.15 0.261 734 175 195
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.19 2.03 15.37 0.207 907 200 225
4/0 19 B 107.2 12.56 2.03 16.75 0.164 1123 230 260
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 2.41 19.15 0.139 1348 255 290
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 2.41 20.49 0.116 1595 285 320
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 2.41 21.75 0.0992 1841 310 350
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 2.41 22.91 0.0868 2086 335 380
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 2.41 25.01 0.0694 2573 380 430
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 2.79 27.75 0.0578 3102 420 475
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 2.79 29.50 0.0496 3588 460 520
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 2.79 30.35 0.0463 3830 475 535
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 2.79 31.15 0.0434 4071 490 555
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 2.79 32.70 0.0386 4554 520 585
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 2.79 34.14 0.0347 5036 545 615

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature, according to NEC and NTC 2050,
for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
4. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Types THW-LS y THHW-LS 600V
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Low Smoke
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations (75°C), Low Smoke

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION DC RESISTANCE APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER AT 20°C 1 TOTAL 75°C 90°C
kcmil (mils) (mils) (mils) (ohm/kft) WEIGTH (A) 3 (A) 4
(pound/kft)
14 1 Solid 0.00323 64 30 127 2.53 18 20 25
12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 30 144 1.59 27 25 30
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 30 165 1.00 40 35 40
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 45 222 0.628 66 50 55
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 60 287 0.395 107 65 75
4 1 Solid 0.0328 204 60 329 0.248 159 85 95
14 19 C 0.00323 69 30 132 2.58 19 20 25
12 19 C 0.00513 87 30 150 1.62 28 25 30
10 19 C 0.00815 110 30 173 1.02 41 35 40
8 19 C 0.0130 138 45 232 0.641 69 50 55
6 19 C 0.0206 174 60 299 0.403 111 65 75
4 19 C 0.0328 220 60 344 0.253 165 85 95
2 19 C 0.0521 277 60 402 0.159 249 115 130
1 19 B 0.0657 311 80 476 0.126 326 130 150
1/0 19 B 0.0829 349 80 514 0.100 400 150 170
2/0 19 B 0.105 392 80 557 0.0795 493 175 195
3/0 19 B 0.132 440 80 605 0.0630 609 200 225
4/0 19 B 0.166 494 80 659 0.0500 755 230 260
250 37 B 0.196 558 95 754 0.0423 906 255 290
300 37 B 0.236 611 95 807 0.0353 1072 285 320
350 37 B 0.275 661 95 856 0.0302 1237 310 350
400 37 B 0.314 706 95 902 0.0264 1402 335 380
500 37 B 0.393 789 95 985 0.0212 1729 380 430
600 61 B 0.471 866 110 1093 0.0176 2085 420 475
700 61 B 0.550 935 110 1162 0.0151 2411 460 520
750 61 B 0.589 968 110 1195 0.0141 2574 475 535
800 61 B 0.628 1000 110 1226 0.0132 2736 490 555
900 61 B 0.707 1061 110 1287 0.0118 3061 520 585
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 110 1344 0.0106 3384 545 615

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature, according to NEC and NTC 2050,
for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
4. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN and THWN-2
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Description
Soft copper conductor, PVC insulated and with a Nylon covering

Construction
Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 90° C), flame retardant, for THHN and THWN-
2
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75° C), flame retardant, for THWN

Jacket
Abrasion resistant Nylon

Options
Available upon request, LS insulation (Low Smoke emission), SR
Sunlight Resistant insulation and with insulation Gasoline and Oil
resistant G&O (different types and grades of resistance to oil and
gasoline)

Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Dry Locations, THHN and THWN-2: 90°C.
Wet Locations, THWN and THHN: 75°C.
Wet Locations, THWN-2: 90°C.

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Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications
THHN/THWN and THWN-2 cables and wires are used generally in building
wiring, feeder and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.
Special for locations with abrasive environment, oil, grease, gasoline and other
chemical agents contaminated ambient.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and greater
sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.

Standards
CENTELSA THHN/THWN and THWN-2 wires and cables are manufactured
under the following standards:

ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.

ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
ASTM B787. 19 Wire Combination Unilay Stranded Copper conductors for
subsequent insulation
UL 1581, NTC-3203. Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and
Flexible Cords.
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications
CENTELSA THHN/THWN and THWN-2 Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516.

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332.
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00406.
ANCE (Mexico) NOM 063.

Colors
Sizes 14 to 2 AWG: black, white, red, green, yellow, blue. Sizes 1 AWG and
greater: black

Packaging
Sizes 14 to 10 AWG: 100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in
corrugated carton boxes. Sizes 8 and 6: 2000 m reels, Sizes 4 to 4/0 AWG:
1000 m reels. Sizes 250 to 500 kcmil: 500 m reels.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.
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 Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN and THWN-2 600V
(International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/km) (kg/km)

14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 0.38 2.47 0.10 2.73 8.29 24 35 25

14 7 B 2.08 1.79 0.38 2.63 0.10 2.89 8.45 25 35 25
14 19 C 2.08 1.75 0.38 2.59 0.10 2.85 8.45 24 35 25
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.38 2.89 0.10 3.15 5.21 35 40 30
12 7 B 3.31 2.25 0.38 3.09 0.10 3.36 5.31 37 40 30
12 19 C 3.31 2.21 0.38 3.05 0.10 3.31 5.31 37 40 30
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.51 3.69 0.10 3.95 3.28 56 55 40
10 7 B 5.26 2.85 0.51 3.94 0.10 4.21 3.34 59 55 40
10 19 C 5.26 2.78 0.51 3.88 0.10 4.14 3.34 58 55 40
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 0.76 4.86 0.13 5.19 2.06 92 80 55
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 0.76 5.19 0.13 5.52 2.10 97 80 55
8 19 C 8.37 3.51 0.76 5.11 0.13 5.44 2.10 95 80 55
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 0.76 5.72 0.13 6.05 1.30 139 105 75
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 0.76 6.12 0.13 6.45 1.32 146 105 75
6 19 C 13.30 4.42 0.76 6.02 0.13 6.35 1.32 144 105 75
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.02 7.82 0.15 8.22 0.831 234 140 95
4 19 C 21.15 5.58 1.02 7.69 0.15 8.09 0.831 231 140 95
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.02 9.31 0.15 9.71 0.523 358 190 130
2 19 C 33.63 7.04 1.02 9.15 0.15 9.55 0.523 353 190 130
1 19 B 42.41 7.90 1.27 10.54 0.18 11.00 0.415 452 220 150
1 37 C 42.41 8.18 1.27 10.82 0.18 11.28 0.415 453 220 150
1/0 19 B 53.48 8.88 1.27 11.52 0.18 11.98 0.329 560 260 170
1/0 37 C 53.48 9.18 1.27 11.82 0.18 12.28 0.329 561 260 170
2/0 19 B 67.43 9.96 1.27 12.61 0.18 13.07 0.261 695 300 195
2/0 37 C 67.43 10.31 1.27 12.95 0.18 13.41 0.261 696 300 195
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.19 1.27 13.83 0.18 14.29 0.207 864 350 225
3/0 37 C 85.03 11.58 1.27 14.22 0.18 14.68 0.207 865 350 225
4/0 19 B 107.2 12.56 1.27 15.20 0.18 15.66 0.164 1077 405 260
4/0 37 C 107.2 13.00 1.27 15.64 0.18 16.10 0.164 1078 405 260
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 1.52 17.35 0.20 17.87 0.139 1286 455 290
250 61 C 126.7 14.18 1.52 17.35 0.20 17.87 0.139 1284 455 290
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 1.52 18.69 0.20 19.22 0.116 1529 505 320
300 61 C 152.0 15.52 1.52 18.69 0.20 19.22 0.116 1526 505 320
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 1.52 19.95 0.20 20.48 0.0992 1770 570 350
350 61 C 177.3 16.78 1.52 19.95 0.20 20.48 0.0992 1767 570 350
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 1.52 21.11 0.20 21.63 0.0868 2011 615 380
400 61 C 202.7 17.94 1.52 21.11 0.20 21.63 0.0868 2007 615 380
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 1.52 23.21 0.20 23.74 0.0694 2491 700 430
500 61 C 253.4 20.04 1.52 23.21 0.20 23.74 0.0694 2486 700 430
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 1.78 25.70 0.23 26.29 0.0578 2998 780 475
600 91 C 304.0 22.00 1.78 25.70 0.23 26.29 0.0578 2991 780 475
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 1.78 27.45 0.23 28.04 0.0496 3476 855 520
700 91 C 354.7 23.75 1.78 27.45 0.23 28.04 0.0496 3469 855 520
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 1.78 28.29 0.23 28.88 0.0463 3715 885 535
750 91 C 380.0 24.59 1.78 28.29 0.23 28.88 0.0463 3707 885 535
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 1.78 29.09 0.23 29.68 0.0434 3954 920 555
800 91 C 405.4 25.39 1.78 29.09 0.23 29.68 0.0434 3945 920 555
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 1.78 30.64 0.23 31.23 0.0386 4431 985 585
900 91 C 456.0 26.94 1.78 30.64 0.23 31.23 0.0386 4421 985 585
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 1.78 32.08 0.23 32.68 0.0347 4906 1055 615
1000 91 C 506.7 28.38 1.78 32.08 0.23 32.68 0.0347 4895 1055 615
Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.
2. 90°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.
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Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN and THWN-2 600V
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDSSTRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) (mils) (mils) (mils) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(ohm/kft) (pound /kft)

14 1 Solid 0.00323 64 15 97 4 107 2.53 16 35 25

14 7 B 0.00323 70 15 103 4 114 2.58 17 35 25
14 19 C 0.00323 69 15 102 4 112 2.58 16 35 25
12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 15 114 4 124 1.59 24 40 30
12 7 B 0.00513 89 15 122 4 132 1.62 25 40 30
12 19 C 0.00513 87 15 120 4 130 1.62 25 40 30
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 20 145 4 155 1.00 38 55 40
10 7 B 0.00815 112 20 155 4 166 1.02 40 55 40
10 19 C 0.00815 110 20 153 4 163 1.02 39 55 40
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 30 191 5 204 0.628 62 80 55
8 7 B 0.0130 141 30 204 5 217 0.641 65 80 55
8 19 C 0.0130 138 30 201 5 214 0.641 64 80 55
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 30 225 5 238 0.395 94 105 75
6 7 B 0.0206 178 30 241 5 254 0.403 98 105 75
6 19 C 0.0206 174 30 237 5 250 0.403 97 105 75
4 7 B 0.0328 225 40 308 6 323 0.253 157 140 95
4 19 C 0.0328 220 40 303 6 318 0.253 155 140 95
2 7 B 0.0521 283 40 367 6 382 0.159 241 190 130
2 19 C 0.0521 277 40 360 6 376 0.159 237 190 130
1 19 B 0.0657 311 50 415 7 433 0.126 304 220 150
1 37 C 0.0657 322 50 426 7 444 0.126 304 220 150
1/0 19 B 0.0829 349 50 453 7 472 0.100 376 260 170
1/0 37 C 0.0829 361 50 465 7 484 0.100 377 260 170
2/0 19 B 0.105 392 50 496 7 515 0.0795 467 300 195
2/0 37 C 0.105 406 50 510 7 528 0.0795 468 300 195
3/0 19 B 0.132 440 50 544 7 563 0.0630 581 350 225
3/0 37 C 0.132 456 50 560 7 578 0.0630 581 350 225
4/0 19 B 0.166 494 50 598 7 617 0.0500 724 405 260
4/0 37 C 0.166 512 50 616 7 634 0.0500 724 405 260
250 37 B 0.196 558 60 683 8 704 0.0423 864 455 290
250 61 C 0.196 558 60 683 8 704 0.0423 863 455 290
300 37 B 0.236 611 60 736 8 757 0.0353 1027 505 320
300 61 C 0.236 611 60 736 8 757 0.0353 1025 505 320
350 37 B 0.275 661 60 785 8 806 0.0302 1190 570 350
350 61 C 0.275 661 60 785 8 806 0.0302 1187 570 350
400 37 B 0.314 706 60 831 8 852 0.0264 1352 615 380
400 61 C 0.314 706 60 831 8 852 0.0264 1349 615 380
500 37 B 0.393 789 60 914 8 935 0.0212 1674 700 430
500 61 C 0.393 789 60 914 8 935 0.0212 1671 700 430
600 61 B 0.471 866 70 1012 9 1035 0.0176 2015 780 475
600 91 C 0.471 866 70 1012 9 1035 0.0176 2010 780 475
700 61 B 0.550 935 70 1081 9 1104 0.0151 2336 855 520
700 91 C 0.550 935 70 1081 9 1104 0.0151 2331 855 520
750 61 B 0.589 968 70 1114 9 1137 0.0141 2497 885 535
750 91 C 0.589 968 70 1114 9 1137 0.0141 2491 885 535
800 61 B 0.628 1000 70 1145 9 1169 0.0132 2657 920 555
800 91 C 0.628 1000 70 1145 9 1169 0.0132 2651 920 555
900 61 B 0.707 1061 70 1206 9 1230 0.0118 2978 985 585
900 91 C 0.707 1061 70 1206 9 1230 0.0118 2971 985 585
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 70 1263 9 1286 0.0106 3297 1055 615
1000 91 C 0.785 1117 70 1263 9 1286 0.0106 3290 1055 615
Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.
2. 90°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15, 20 and 30 A.
3.One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.
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Wire and Cable Type TF
Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire

Description

Soft copper conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 60° C), flame retardant

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations 60° C.

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

TF cables and wires are used in internal board and equipment wiring.
Installation: in ducts tubing and boards

Standards

CENTELSA TF wires and cables are manufactured under the following

standards:
ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.
ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
UL 62, NTC-2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.

Colors
Black, white, red, yellow, blue.
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Packaging
100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in corrugated carton boxes.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

Wire and Cable Type TF 600V (International System Units)

Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire (60°C)

Standard: UL 62, NTC 2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2

AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3
kcmil (mm) (mm) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mm) (ohm/km) (kg/km)
18 1 Solid 0.82 1.02 0.76 2.62 20.9 14 6
16 1 Solid 1.31 1.29 0.76 2.89 13.2 19 8
18 7 B 0.82 1.12 0.76 2.72 21.4 15 6
16 7 B 1.31 1.42 0.76 3.02 13.4 20 8

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. By NEC and NTC 2050 Section 402-5.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

Wire and Cable Type TF 600V

Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire (60°C)

Standard: UL 62, NTC 2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2

AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3
kcmil (mils) (mils) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mils) (ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
18 1 Solid 0.00128 40 30 103 6.38 9 6
16 1 Solid 0.00203 51 30 114 4.02 13 8
18 7 B 0.00128 44 30 107 6.51 10 6
16 7 B 0.00203 56 30 119 4.10 14 8

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. By NEC and NTC 2050 Section 402-5.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type TFN
Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire, Nylon Jacket

Construction
Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper
Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 90° C), flame retardant
Jacket
Abrasion resistant Nylon

Options
Available upon request, with insulation Gasoline and Oil resistant G&O
(different types and grades of resistance to oil and gasoline)

Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Dry Locations: 90°C.
Wet Locations: 75°C.
Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications
TFN cables and wires are used generally in internal equipment and
board wiring.
Installation: in ducts tubing and boards.

Special for locations with abrasive environment, oil, grease, gasoline

and other chemical agents contaminated ambient. TFN may be used
as AWM (Appliance Wiring Material) at 105°C conductor temperature.

Standards
CENTELSA TFN wires and cables are manufactured under the following
standards:
ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.
ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
ASTM B787. 19 Wire Combination Unilay Stranded Copper conductors
for subsequent insulation
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UL 62, NTC-2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.

Colors
Black, white, red, yellow, blue.

Packaging
100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack, in corrugated carton boxes.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

Wire and Cable Type TFN 600V (International System Units)

Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire, Nylon Jacket (90°C)

Standard: UL 62, NTC-2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER JACKET DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A)
kcmil (mm) (mm) INSULATION (mm) JACKET AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mm) (mm) (ohm/km) (kg/km)
18 1 Solid 0.82 1.02 0.38 1.86 0.10 2.09 20.95 11 6
16 1 Solid 1.31 1.29 0.38 2.13 0.10 2.36 13.17 16 8
18 7 B 0.82 1.12 0.38 1.96 0.10 2.19 21.37 11 6
16 7 B 1.31 1.42 0.38 2.26 0.10 2.48 13.44 17 8

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. By NEC and NTC 2050 Section 402-5.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

Wire and Cable Type TFN 600V

Thermoplastic Insulation, Fixture Wire, Nylon Jacket (90°C)

Standard: UL 62, NTC-2356. Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER JACKET DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A)
kcmil (mils) (mils) INSULATION (mils) JACKET AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mils) (mils) (ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
18 1 Solid 0.00128 40 15 73 4 82 6.38 7 6
16 1 Solid 0.00203 51 15 84 4 93 4.02 11 8
18 7 B 0.00128 44 15 77 4 86 6.51 8 6
16 7 B 0.00203 56 15 89 4 98 4.10 11 8

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. By NEC and NTC 2050 Section 402-5.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Wire and Cable Type NM-B
Non Metallic Sheathed Cable. B: 90°C Insulation

Description

THHN circuit conductors paralleled or twisted, PVC jacket.

Construction

Circuit Conductor
Solid or compressed strand soft copper

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 90°C), flame retardant and Nylon covered

Jacket
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75°C), flame retardant and wet resistant.

Options

Available with or without solid soft copper grounding conductor.

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations: 90°C.

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

NM-B cables and wires are used mainly in internal residential building
wiring in branch circuits.
Installation: fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls, where is
not exposed to excessive moisture.

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Standards
CENTELSA NM-B wires and cables are manufactured under the following
standards:

ASTM B3, NTC 359. Soft copper wire.

ASTM B8, NTC 307. Concentric Lay Stranded copper conductors.
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.
UL 719 Non Metallic Jacket Cables.

Colors
Black jacket for sizes 14 to 10 AWG, and black jacket for sizes 8 and greater.
Circuit conductors are color code identified, 2 circuits black-white 3 circuits
black-white-red.

Packaging
100 m spools covered with plastic thermo pack.

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Wires and Cables Type NM-B 600V
(International System Units)
Non Metallic Sheathed Cable. B: 90°C Insulation

Standard: UL 719. Non Metallic Jacket Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR (THHN) (THHN) SOLID GROUNDING JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER CIRCUIT DIAMETER GROUNDING CONDUCTOR THICKNESS DIMENSIONS RESISTANCE TOTAL (A)
kcmil (mm) CONDUCTORS CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR DIAMETER (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
SIZE (AWG) (mm)
(ohm/km) (kg/km)
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 2 2.69 - - 0.76 4.29 x 8.92 8.29 69 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 2 3.12 - - 0.76 4.72 x 9.77 5.21 98 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 2 3.91 - - 0.76 5.51 x 11.10 3.28 143 30
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 2 5.48 - - 0.76 7.38 x 13.97 2.10 242 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 2 6.41 - - 0.76 8.31 x 15.83 1.32 348 55
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 2 8.16 - - 0.76 10.06 x 18.77 0.83 534 70
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 2 9.65 - - 0.76 11.55 x 21.75 0.52 793 95
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 2 2.69 14 1.63 0.76 4.29 x 8.92 8.29 90 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 2 3.12 12 2.05 0.76 4.72 x 9.89 5.21 127 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 2 3.91 10 2.59 0.76 5.51 x 12.01 3.28 192 30
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 2 5.48 10 2.59 0.76 7.08 x 15.14 2.10 281 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 2 6.41 10 2.59 0.76 8.01 x 17.00 1.32 386 55
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 2 8.16 8 3.26 0.76 9.76 x 21.19 0.831 600 70
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 2 9.65 8 3.26 0.76 11.25 x 24.17 0.523 856 95
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 3 2.69 - - 0.76 7.40 8.45 97 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 3 3.12 - - 0.76 8.32 5.31 136 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 3 3.91 - - 0.76 10.03 3.34 206 30
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 3 5.48 - - 0.76 14.40 2.14 344 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 3 6.41 - - 0.76 15.41 1.35 499 55
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 3 8.16 - - 0.76 19.19 0.848 780 70
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 3 9.65 - - 0.76 22.40 0.533 1171 95
14 1 Solid 2.08 1.63 3 2.69 14 1.63 0.76 8.61 8.45 126 20
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 3 3.12 12 2.05 0.76 9.89 5.31 179 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 3 3.91 10 2.59 0.76 12.01 3.34 269 30
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 3 5.48 10 2.59 0.76 15.14 2.14 406 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 3 6.41 10 2.59 0.76 17.00 1.35 567 55
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 3 8.16 8 3.26 0.76 21.19 0.848 881 70
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 3 9.65 8 3.26 0.76 24.17 0.533 1274 95

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 17.241 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for cooper.

2. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 90°C conductor temperatur (By NEC and NTC 2050 section
33626) and 30°C ambient temperature, according to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection must be 15,
20 and 30 A.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances

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Wires and Cables Type NM-B 600V
Non Metallic Sheathed Cable. B: 90°C Insulation

Standard: UL 719. Non Metallic Jacket Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR (THHN) (THHN) SOLID GROUNDING JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER CIRCUIT DIAMETER GROUNDING CONDUCTOR THICKNESS DIMENSIONS RESISTANCE TOTAL (A)
kcmil (mm) CONDUCTORS CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR DIAMETER (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
SIZE (AWG) (mm)
(ohm/km) (kg/km)
14 1 Solid 0.0032 64 2 106 - - 30 169 x 351 2.53 46 20
12 1 Solid 0.0051 81 2 123 - - 30 186 x 385 1.59 66 25
10 1 Solid 0.0082 102 2 154 - - 30 217 x 437 1.00 96 30
8 7 B 0.0130 141 2 216 - - 30 290 x 550 0.641 163 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 2 252 - - 30 327 x 623 0.403 234 55
4 7 B 0.0328 225 2 321 - - 30 396 x 739 0.253 359 70
2 7 B 0.0521 283 2 380 - - 30 455 x 856 0.159 533 95
14 1 Solid 0.0032 64 2 106 14 64 30 169 x 351 2.53 61 20
12 1 Solid 0.0051 81 2 123 12 81 30 186 x 389 1.59 86 25
10 1 Solid 0.0082 102 2 154 10 102 30 217 x 473 1.00 129 30
8 7 B 0.0130 141 2 216 10 102 30 279 x 596 0.641 189 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 2 252 10 102 30 315 x 669 0.403 259 55
4 7 B 0.0328 225 2 321 8 128 30 384 x 834 0.253 403 70
2 7 B 0.0521 283 2 380 8 128 30 443 x 952 0.159 575 95
14 1 Solid 0.0032 64 3 106 - - 30 292 2.58 65 20
12 1 Solid 0.0051 81 3 123 - - 30 328 1.62 92 25
10 1 Solid 0.0082 102 3 154 - - 30 395 1.02 138 30
8 7 B 0.0130 141 3 216 - - 30 567 0.654 231 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 3 252 - - 30 607 0.411 336 55
4 7 B 0.0328 225 3 321 - - 30 755 0.258 524 70
2 7 B 0.0521 283 3 380 - - 30 882 0.163 787 95
14 1 Solid 0.0032 64 3 106 14 64 30 339 2.58 85 20
12 1 Solid 0.0051 81 3 123 12 81 30 389 1.62 120 25
10 1 Solid 0.0082 102 3 154 10 102 30 473 1.02 181 30
8 7 B 0.0130 141 3 216 10 102 30 596 0.654 273 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 3 252 10 102 30 669 0.411 381 55
4 7 B 0.0328 225 3 321 8 128 30 834 0.258 592 70
2 7 B 0.0521 283 3 380 8 128 30 952 0.163 856 95

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 10.371 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for cooper.

2. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 90°C conductor temperatur (By NEC and NTC 2050 section
33626) and 30°C ambient temperature, according to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 14 12 and 10 AWG overload protection must be 15,
20 and 30 A.
3. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type TW
Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations

Description

Aluminum conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand 1350-H19 aluminum

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 60° C), flame retardant

Options

Available upon request, TW-LS (Low Smoke emission), TW-SR (Sunlight

Resistant) and with insulation Gasoline and Oil resistant G&O (different
types and grades of resistance to oil and gasoline), conductor in other
aluminum alloys

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations 60° C.
Wet Locations 60° C

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Application

TW cables and wires are used generally in building wiring, feeder and
branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and
greater sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.
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Standards

CENTELSA TW wires and cables are manufactured under the following

standards:

ASTM B230, NTC 360. Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire

ASTM B231, NTC 308. Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications

CENTELSA TW Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516. (For 8000 series aluminum conductor)

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332. (For 8000 series aluminum
conductor)
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00408.
FONDONORMA (Venezuela). NORVEN 364 (Standard COVENIN 397).

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Aluminum Wire and Cable Type TW 600V
(International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations (60°C)

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mm) (ohm/km) (kg/km)
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.76 3.65 8.51 19 25 20
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.76 4.19 5.35 27 35 25
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 1.14 5.64 3.37 47 45 30
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 1.52 7.29 2.12 77 60 40
4 1 Solid 21.15 5.19 1.52 8.36 1.33 106 80 55
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 1.14 5.97 3.43 51 45 30
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 1.52 7.69 2.16 84 60 40
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.52 8.88 1.36 116 80 55
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.52 10.37 0.854 164 110 75
1 19 B 42.41 7.90 2.03 12.08 0.678 217 130 85
1/0 19 B 53.48 8.88 2.03 13.06 0.537 258 150 100
2/0 19 B 67.43 9.96 2.03 14.15 0.426 309 175 115
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.19 2.03 15.37 0.338 371 200 130
4/0 19 B 107.2 12.56 2.03 16.75 0.268 448 235 150
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 2.41 19.15 0.227 549 265 170
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 2.41 20.49 0.189 636 290 190
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 2.41 21.75 0.1620 722 330 210
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 2.41 22.91 0.1418 807 355 225
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 2.41 25.01 0.1134 975 405 260
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 2.79 27.75 0.0945 1184 455 285
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 2.79 29.50 0.0810 1349 500 310
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 2.79 30.35 0.0756 1432 515 320
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 2.79 31.15 0.0709 1514 535 330
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 2.79 32.70 0.0630 1677 580 355
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 2.79 34.14 0.0567 1838 625 375

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 28.172 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for aluminum.

2. 60°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG
overload protection must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors,
and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type TW 600V
Thermoplastic Insulation, Suitable for Wet Locations (60°C)

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mils) (ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 30 144 2.60 13 25 20
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 30 165 1.63 18 35 25
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 45 222 1.026 31 45 30
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 60 287 0.646 52 60 40
4 1 Solid 0.0328 204 60 329 0.406 71 80 55
8 7 B 0.0130 141 45 235 1.047 34 45 30
6 7 B 0.0206 178 60 303 0.658 57 60 40
4 7 B 0.0328 225 60 349 0.414 78 80 55
2 7 B 0.0521 283 60 408 0.260 110 110 75
1 19 B 0.0657 311 80 476 0.207 146 130 85
1/0 19 B 0.0829 349 80 514 0.164 174 150 100
2/0 19 B 0.105 392 80 557 0.1299 207 175 115
3/0 19 B 0.132 440 80 605 0.1030 249 200 130
4/0 19 B 0.166 494 80 659 0.0817 301 235 150
250 37 B 0.196 558 95 754 0.0691 369 265 170
300 37 B 0.236 611 95 807 0.0576 427 290 190
350 37 B 0.275 661 95 856 0.0494 485 330 210
400 37 B 0.314 706 95 902 0.0432 542 355 225
500 37 B 0.393 789 95 985 0.0346 655 405 260
600 61 B 0.471 866 110 1093 0.0288 795 455 285
700 61 B 0.550 935 110 1162 0.0247 907 500 310
750 61 B 0.589 968 110 1195 0.0230 962 515 320
800 61 B 0.628 1000 110 1226 0.0216 1017 535 330
900 61 B 0.707 1061 110 1287 0.0192 1127 580 355
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 110 1344 0.0173 1235 625 375

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 16.946 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for aluminum.

2. 60°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG
overload protection must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors,
and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THW
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Description

Aluminum conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand 1350-H19 aluminum

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75° C), flame retardant

Options

Available upon request, THW-LS (Low Smoke emission), THW-SR

(Sunlight Resistant) and with insulation Gasoline and Oil resistant
G&O (different types and grades of resistance to oil and gasoline),
conductor in other aluminum alloys

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations 75° C.
Wet Locations 75° C

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

THW cables and wires are used generally in building wiring, feeder
and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and

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greater sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.

Standards

CENTELSA THW wires and cables are manufactured under the following
standards:

ASTM B230, NTC 360. Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire

ASTM B231, NTC 308. Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications

CENTELSA THW Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516. (For 8000 series aluminum conductor)

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332. (For 8000 series aluminum
conductor)
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00408.
FONDONORMA (Venezuela). NORVEN 364 (Standard COVENIN 397).

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THW
(International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMATER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mm) (ohm/km) (kg/km)
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.76 3.65 8.51 19 30 20
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.76 4.19 5.35 26 40 30
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 1.14 5.64 3.37 46 55 40
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 1.52 7.29 2.12 75 75 50
4 1 Solid 21.15 5.19 1.52 8.36 1.33 104 100 65
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 1.14 5.97 3.43 50 55 40
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 1.52 7.69 2.16 82 75 50
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.52 8.88 1.36 113 100 65
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.52 10.37 0.854 161 135 90
1 19 B 42.41 8.18 2.03 12.37 0.678 215 155 100
1/0 19 B 53.48 9.18 2.03 13.36 0.537 255 180 120
2/0 19 B 67.43 10.31 2.03 14.50 0.426 306 210 135
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.58 2.03 15.77 0.338 368 240 155
4/0 19 B 107.2 13.00 2.03 17.18 0.268 444 280 180
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 2.41 19.15 0.227 538 315 205
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 2.41 20.49 0.189 624 350 230
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 2.41 21.75 0.1620 709 395 250
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 2.41 22.91 0.1418 794 425 270
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 2.41 25.01 0.1134 960 485 310
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 2.79 27.75 0.0945 1165 540 340
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 2.79 29.50 0.0810 1329 595 375
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 2.79 30.35 0.0756 1411 620 385
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 2.79 31.15 0.0709 1492 645 395
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 2.79 32.70 0.0630 1654 700 425
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 2.79 34.14 0.0567 1815 750 445

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 28.172 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for aluminum.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors,
and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THW
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION DIAMETER DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMATER THICKNESS OVER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) INSULATION AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mils) (ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
12 1 Solid 0.00513 81 30 144 2.60 13 30 20
10 1 Solid 0.00815 102 30 165 1.63 17 40 30
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 45 222 1.03 31 55 40
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 60 287 0.646 50 75 50
4 1 Solid 0.0328 204 60 329 0.406 70 100 65
8 7 B 0.0130 141 45 235 1.05 33 55 40
6 7 B 0.0206 178 60 303 0.658 55 75 50
4 7 B 0.0328 225 60 349 0.414 76 100 65
2 7 B 0.0521 283 60 408 0.260 108 135 90
1 19 B 0.0657 322 80 487 0.207 144 155 100
1/0 19 B 0.0829 361 80 526 0.164 172 180 120
2/0 19 B 0.105 406 80 571 0.130 205 210 135
3/0 19 B 0.132 456 80 621 0.103 247 240 155
4/0 19 B 0.166 512 80 676 0.0817 298 280 180
250 37 B 0.196 558 95 754 0.0691 362 315 205
300 37 B 0.236 611 95 807 0.0576 419 350 230
350 37 B 0.275 661 95 856 0.0494 477 395 250
400 37 B 0.314 706 95 902 0.0432 533 425 270
500 37 B 0.393 789 95 985 0.0346 645 485 310
600 61 B 0.471 866 110 1093 0.0288 783 540 340
700 61 B 0.550 935 110 1162 0.0247 893 595 375
750 61 B 0.589 968 110 1195 0.0230 948 620 385
800 61 B 0.628 1000 110 1226 0.0216 1003 645 395
900 61 B 0.707 1061 110 1287 0.0192 1112 700 425
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 110 1344 0.0173 1219 750 445

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 16.946 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for aluminum.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors, and 4 AWG for grounding
conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN y THWN-2
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Description

Aluminum conductor, PVC insulated.

Construction

Conductor
Solid or compressed strand 1350-H19 aluminum.

Insulation
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 90° C), flame retardant, for THHN and THWN-
2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 75° C), flame retardant, for THWN.

Jacket
Abrasion resistant Nylon.

Options

Available upon request, LS insulation (Low Smoke emission), SR

Sunlight Resistant insulation and with insulation Gasoline and Oil
resistant G&O (different types and grades of resistance to oil and
gasoline), conductor in other aluminum alloys.

Characteristics

Operating Temperature
Dry Locations, THHN and THWN-2: 90°C.

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Wet Locations, THWN and THHN: 75°C.
Wet Locations, THWN-2: 90°C.

Operating Voltage
600 V.

Applications

THHN/THWN and THWN-2 cables and wires are used generally in building
wiring, feeder and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution.
Special for locations with abrasive environment, oil, grease, gasoline and other
chemical agents contaminated ambient.

Installation: in ducts tubing and boards; raceways for 1/0 AWG and greater
sizes, according to NEC and NTC 2050 standards.

Standards

CENTELSA THHN/THWN and THWN-2 wires and cables are manufactured

under the following standards:

ASTM B230, NTC 360. Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire

ASTM B231, NTC 308. Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
UL 83, NTC-1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

Certifications

CENTELSA THHN/THWN and THWN-2 Wires and Cables are certified by:

UL 83. File E206516. (For 8000 series aluminum conductor)

ICONTEC (Colombia). Standard NTC 1332. (For 8000 series aluminum
conductor)
CIDET (Colombia). Cert. No. 00408.
ANCE (Mexico) NOM 063

Note: Other configurations, sizes, colors and length not specified herein are
available upon request.

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 Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN
and THWN-2 600V (International System Units)
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (mm2) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mm) (mm) DIAMETER (mm) (mm) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mm) (ohm/km) (kg/km)
12 1 Solid 3.31 2.05 0.38 2.89 0.10 3.15 8.51 15 35 25
10 1 Solid 5.26 2.59 0.51 3.69 0.10 3.95 5.35 24 40 35
8 1 Solid 8.37 3.26 0.76 4.86 0.13 5.19 3.37 40 60 45
6 1 Solid 13.30 4.12 0.76 5.72 0.13 6.05 2.12 57 80 60
8 7 B 8.37 3.59 0.76 5.19 0.13 5.52 3.43 44 60 45
6 7 B 13.30 4.52 0.76 6.12 0.13 6.45 2.16 62 80 60
4 7 B 21.15 5.71 1.02 7.82 0.15 8.22 1.36 101 110 75
2 7 B 33.63 7.20 1.02 9.31 0.15 9.71 0.854 146 150 100
1 19 B 42.41 8.18 1.27 10.82 0.18 11.28 0.678 187 175 115
1/0 19 B 53.48 9.18 1.27 11.82 0.18 12.28 0.537 225 205 135
2/0 19 B 67.43 10.31 1.27 12.95 0.18 13.41 0.426 273 235 150
3/0 19 B 85.03 11.58 1.27 14.22 0.18 14.68 0.338 332 275 175
4/0 19 B 107.2 13.00 1.27 15.64 0.18 16.10 0.268 405 315 205
250 37 B 126.7 14.18 1.52 17.35 0.20 17.87 0.227 487 355 230
300 37 B 152.0 15.52 1.52 18.69 0.20 19.22 0.189 570 395 255
350 37 B 177.3 16.78 1.52 19.95 0.20 20.48 0.162 651 445 280
400 37 B 202.7 17.94 1.52 21.11 0.20 21.63 0.142 732 480 305
500 37 B 253.4 20.04 1.52 23.21 0.20 23.74 0.113 893 545 350
600 61 B 304.0 22.00 1.78 25.70 0.23 26.29 0.0945 1080 615 385
700 61 B 354.7 23.75 1.78 27.45 0.23 28.04 0.0810 1239 675 420
750 61 B 380.0 24.59 1.78 28.29 0.23 28.88 0.0756 1318 700 435
800 61 B 405.4 25.39 1.78 29.09 0.23 29.68 0.0709 1397 725 450
900 61 B 456.0 26.94 1.78 30.64 0.23 31.23 0.0630 1554 785 480
1000 61 B 506.7 28.38 1.78 32.08 0.23 32.68 0.0567 1710 845 500

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 28.172 ohm-mm2/km resistivity for aluminum.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors,
and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Aluminum Wire and Cable Type THHN/THWN
and THWN-2 600V
Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), Dry Locations only, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket
Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (90°C), Suitable for Wet Locations, Nylon Jacket,
2: 90°C Wet and Dry Locations

Standard: UL 83, NTC 1332. Thermoplastic insulated Wires and Cables.

SIZE STRANDS STRANDING SECTION CONDUCTOR INSULATION INSULATION JACKET JACKET DC APPROX. AMPACITY 2 AMPACITY 2
AWG / No. CLASS (sq inches) DIAMETER THICKNESS OVER THICKNESS DIAMETER RESISTANCE TOTAL (A) 3 (A) 4
kcmil (mils) (mils) DIAMETER (mils) (mils) AT 20°C 1 WEIGTH
(mils) (ohm/kft) (pound/kft)
12 1 Solid 0.0051 81 15 114 4 124 2.60 10 35 25
10 1 Solid 0.0082 102 20 145 4 155 1.63 16 40 35
8 1 Solid 0.0130 128 30 191 5 204 1.03 27 60 45
6 1 Solid 0.0206 162 30 225 5 238 0.646 38 80 60
8 7 B 0.0130 141 30 204 5 217 1.05 29 60 45
6 7 B 0.0206 178 30 241 5 254 0.658 42 80 60
4 7 B 0.0328 225 40 308 6 323 0.414 68 110 75
2 7 B 0.0521 283 40 367 6 382 0.260 98 150 100
1 19 B 0.0657 322 50 426 7 444 0.207 126 175 115
1/0 19 B 0.0829 361 50 465 7 484 0.164 151 205 135
2/0 19 B 0.105 406 50 510 7 528 0.130 183 235 150
3/0 19 B 0.132 456 50 560 7 578 0.103 223 275 175
4/0 19 B 0.166 512 50 616 7 634 0.0817 272 315 205
250 37 B 0.196 558 60 683 8 704 0.0691 327 355 230
300 37 B 0.236 611 60 736 8 757 0.0576 383 395 255
350 37 B 0.275 661 60 785 8 806 0.0494 438 445 280
400 37 B 0.314 706 60 831 8 852 0.0432 492 480 305
500 37 B 0.393 789 60 914 8 935 0.0346 600 545 350
600 61 B 0.471 866 70 1012 9 1035 0.0288 726 615 385
700 61 B 0.550 935 70 1081 9 1104 0.0247 832 675 420
750 61 B 0.589 968 70 1114 9 1137 0.0230 886 700 435
800 61 B 0.628 1000 70 1145 9 1169 0.0216 939 725 450
900 61 B 0.707 1061 70 1206 9 1230 0.0192 1044 785 480
1000 61 B 0.785 1117 70 1263 9 1286 0.0173 1149 845 500

Notes: 1. DC resistance calculated based on a 16.946 ohm-cmil/ft resistivity for aluminum.

2. 75°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature, According to NEC and NTC 2050, for sizes 12 and 10 AWG overload protection
must be 15 and 25 A.
3. One single conductor at free air at 30°C ambient temperature.
4. No more than three current carrying conductors in a duct or in direct burial, 30°C ambient temperature.
5. According to NEC NTC 2050 the minimun size for use in Tray Cables must be 1/0 AWG for phase conductors,
and 4 AWG for grounding conductors.
6. Data herein indicated are approximated and are subject to normal manuracturing tolerances.

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Correction Factors for Ampacity

FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

OTHER THAN 30°C
Temp. °C TW THW THHN/THWN and
THWN-2

21-25 1.08 1.05 1.04

26-30 1.00 1.00 1.00

31-35 0.91 0.94 0.96

36-40 0.82 0.88 0.91

41-45 0.71 0.82 0.87

46-50 0.58 0.75 0.82

For ambient temperatures other than 30°C, multiply the ampacities

by the appropiate factor.

ADJUSTMENT FACTOR FOR MORE THAN

THREE CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS

NUMBER OF CURRENT-CARRYING FACTOR

CONDUCTORS

4-6 0.80

7-9 0.70

10-20 0.50

21-30 0.45

31-40 0.40

41 and more. 0.35

When the number of Current Carrying Conductors in a cable, duct or raceway exceed
3, the Ampacity must be reduced as indicated.

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Maximum Number of conductors
in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) - Cables TW and THW

NOMINAL CONDUIT DIAMETER (Inches / mm)

SIZE
AWG /
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4
kcmil
13 19 25 32 38 51 64 76 89 102
14 8 15 25 43 58 96 168 254 332 424
12 6 11 19 33 45 74 129 195 255 326
10 5 8 14 24 33 55 96 145 190 243
8 2 5 8 13 18 30 53 81 105 135
6 1 3 4 8 11 18 32 48 63 81
4 1 1 3 6 8 13 24 36 47 60
2 1 1 2 4 6 10 17 26 34 44
1 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 18 24 31
1/0 - 1 1 2 3 6 10 16 20 26
2/0 - 1 1 1 3 5 9 13 17 22
3/0 - 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 15 19
4/0 - - 1 1 1 3 6 9 12 16
250 - - 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
300 - - 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 11
350 - - - 1 1 1 4 6 7 10
400 - - - 1 1 1 3 5 7 9
500 - - - 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
600 - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
750 - - - - 1 1 1 3 4 5
800 - - - - 1 1 1 3 3 5
900 - - - - - 1 1 2 3 4
1000 - - - - - 1 1 2 3 4

Maximum Number of conductors

in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) - Cables THHN and THWN-2

SIZE NOMINAL CONDUIT DIAMETER (Inches / mm)

AWG /
kcmil 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4
13 19 25 32 38 51 64 76 89 102
14 12 22 35 61 84 138 241 364 476 608
12 9 16 26 45 61 101 176 266 347 443
10 5 10 16 28 38 63 111 167 219 279
8 3 6 9 16 22 36 64 96 126 161
6 2 4 7 12 16 26 46 69 91 116
4 1 2 4 7 10 16 28 43 56 71
2 1 1 3 5 7 11 20 30 40 51
1 1 1 1 4 5 8 15 22 29 37
1/0 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 19 25 32
2/0 - 1 1 2 3 6 10 16 20 26
3/0 - 1 1 1 3 5 8 13 17 22
4/0 - 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 14 18
250 - - 1 1 1 3 6 9 11 15
300 - - 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
350 - - 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 11
400 - - - 1 1 1 4 6 8 10
500 - - - 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
600 - - - 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
750 - - - - 1 1 1 3 4 5
800 - - - - 1 1 1 3 4 5
900 - - - - 1 1 1 3 3 4
1000 - - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4

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 Maximum Number of conductors in Type A,
Rigid PVC Conduit - Cables TW and THW

NOMINAL CONDUIT DIAMETER (Inches / mm)

SIZE
AWG /
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4
kcmil
13 19 25 32 38 51 64 76 89 102
14 11 18 31 51 67 105 157 235 307 395
12 8 14 24 39 51 80 120 181 236 303
10 6 10 18 29 38 60 89 135 176 226
8 3 6 10 16 21 33 50 75 98 125
6 1 3 6 9 13 20 30 45 59 75
4 1 2 4 7 9 15 22 33 44 56
2 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 24 32 41
1 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 22 29
1/0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 19 24
2/0 - 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 21
3/0 - 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 13 17
4/0 - 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 11 14
250 - - 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
300 - - 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
350 - - 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
400 - - 1 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
500 - - - 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
600 - - - 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
750 - - - 1 1 1 1 3 3 4
800 - - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4
900 - - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4
1000 - - - - 1 1 1 1 3 3

Maximum Number of conductors in Type A,

Rigid PVC Conduit - Cables THHN and THWN-2

NOMINAL CONDUIT DIAMETER (Inches / mm)

SIZE
AWG /
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4
kcmil
13 19 25 32 38 51 64 76 89 102
14 16 27 44 73 96 150 225 338 441 566
12 11 19 32 53 70 109 164 246 321 412
10 7 12 20 33 44 69 103 155 202 260
8 4 7 12 19 25 40 59 89 117 150
6 3 5 8 14 18 28 43 64 84 108
4 1 3 5 8 11 17 26 39 52 66
2 1 1 3 6 8 12 19 28 37 47
1 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 27 35
1/0 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 17 23 29
2/0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 19 24
3/0 - 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
4/0 - 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 13 17
250 - 1 1 1 2 3 5 8 10 14
300 - - 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
350 - - 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
400 - - 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
500 - - 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
600 - - - 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
750 - - - 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
800 - - - 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
900 - - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4
1000 - - - - 1 1 1 2 3 4

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