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37-849 Weld Primary Cable – WPCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2000V (UL), 1000V c(UL), Primary power connections to transformers and Trans-Guns.
RHH-RHW, Type TC, Type R90. GM Class 2 cable.
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37-849
WELD PRIMARY CABLE • WPCS
2000 VOLTS (UL) • 1000 VOLTS C(UL)
Type RHH/RHW • Type TC • Type R90 • 90°C
Conductors APPLICATION
Insulation
Flexible tinned copper Primary power connections to transformers
90°C ethylene-propylene
rubber (EPR). Phase Main power drops
identified by color code
Feeders to hard automatics and Trans-Guns
Separator Temporary feeders (4/0 single conductor)
A suitable separator
providing easy stripping FEATURES
Separator
of insulation Suitable for continuous operating conductor
A suitable separator temperature of 90°C
providing easy stripping Extremely flexible stranding used for
of jacket
increased flexibility and ease of installation
Jacket Insulated with EPR meeting the
Mold-cured Reinforcement requirements of ICEA S-68-516
thermoset with
cable identification
Synthetic yarn Heavy Duty jacket offers excellent
over assembly
via permanent protection against abrasion, impact,
marking (1/C is heat, oil, flame, ozone, alkali and acids.
CV-Cured)
Suitable for extra hard usage
Rated by GM as Class 2 cable, suitable for
periodic flexing
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37-849 • WELD PRIMARY CABLE • 2000 VOLTS (UL) • 1000 VOLTS C(UL)
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Cable dimensions, weights and dc-resistances are 2
Ampacity is listed with a 90°C conductor temperature
subject to manufacturing tolerance. Consult factory for and 30°C ambient air, free air installation, per 2005
exact tolerances. NEC.
APPLICATION
2/C 4/0 Plus 1/0 Ground
Conductors
Flexible tinned copper Main power drop to a single-phase weld
controller from a bus plug
Separator
Power drop from a weld controller
A suitable separator provides
easy stripping of insulation to a conventional AC transformer
Insulation Power drop from a weld controller
90° ethylene-propylene to a junction box for automatics
rubber (EPR). Separator
Phase identified by 3/C 4/0 Plus 1/0 Ground
A suitable separator providing
color code easy stripping of jacket Feeders for Tri-pack weld controls
FEATURES
Reinforcement Jacket Suitable for continuous operating
Synthetic yarn over Mold-cured thermoset
with cable identification
conductor temperature of 90°C
assembly
via permanent marking Extremely flexible stranding used for
increased flexibility and ease
of installation
Phase conductors insulated with
EPR meeting the requirements of
ICEA S-68-516
Heavy Duty jacket offers excellent
RATINGS & APPROVALS protection against abrasion, impact,
UL Type RHH/RHW heat, oil, flame, ozone, alkali and acids
UL Type TC-ER Innovative design reduces diameter
and weight
c(UL) Type TC
Rated by GM as Class 2 cable, suitable
c(UL) Type R90 for periodic flexing
Flame Resistance: FT4 Suitable for extra hard usage
CSA: -40°C
UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires ASTM B33: Tinned Soft or Annealed
and Cables Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
UL 1277: Electrical Power and Control ASTM B172: Standard Specification for
Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
Members having Bunch-Stranded Members,
CSA C22.2 No. 38: Thermoset Insulated for Electrical Conductors
Wires and Cables These cables meet the requirements of
ICEA S-68-516: Ethylene-Propylene General Motors Corporation Resistance
Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for Welding Equipment WS-2, Section C:
the Transmission and Distribution of Primary Cables Specification.
Electrical Energy
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37-849 • WELD PRIMARY CABLE • 600 VOLTS (UL) • 1000 VOLTS C(UL)
1
Cable dimensions, weights and dc-resistances are Ampacity is listed with a 90°C conductor temperature
2
subject to manufacturing tolerance. Consult factory and 30°C ambient air, free air installation, per
for exact tolerances. 2005 NEC.
Conductors APPLICATION
Flexible tinned copper Primary power connections to transformers
(2/C plus ground)
Separator Main power drop to a three-phase weld
A suitable separator controller from a bus plug (3/C plus ground)
provides easy stripping
Core Binder FEATURES
of insulation
Synthetic yarn over
Suitable for continuous operating conductor
assembly Insulation
temperature of 90°C
90° ethylene-propylene
rubber (EPR) serrated Extremely flexible stranding used for increased
to ensure long flex life. flexibility and ease of installation
Phase identified by
color code Insulated with EPR meeting the
requirements of ICEA S-68-516
Reinforcement
Serrated insulation and special length
Two (2) servings of
synthetic yarn applied of lay to insure long flex life
between jacket layers Heavy duty jacket offers excellent protection
Jacket
against abrasion, impact, heat, oil, flame,
2-pass, integral fill,
mold-cured thermoset
ozone, alkali and acids
with cable identification Jacket extruded into cable core interstices to
via permanent marking
ensure durability
Suitable for extra hard usage
Rated by GM as Class 3 cable, suitable for
RATINGS & APPROVALS continuous duty flexing service at moderate
speeds with extensive high count flex life and
UL Type RHH/RHW moderate amounts of torsional stress
UL Type TC-ER
c(UL) Type TC ASTM B33: Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper
Wire for Electrical Purposes
c(UL) Type R90
ASTM B173: Standard Specification for
Flame Resistance: FT4 Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
CSA: -40°C Having Concentric-Stranded Members,
UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires for Electrical Conductors
and Cables ASTM B174: Standard Specification for
UL 1277: Electrical Power and Control Tray Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members for Electrical Conductors
CSA C22.2 No. 38: Thermoset Insulated These cables meet the requirements of
Wires and Cables General Motors Corporation Resistance
Welding Equipment WS-2, Section C:
ICEA S-68-516: Ethylene-Propylene Rubber Primary Cables Specification.
Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission
and Distribution of Electrical Energy
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37-849 • WELD PRIMARY CABLE • 2000 VOLTS (UL) • 1000 VOLTS C(UL)
1
Cable dimensions, weights and dc-resistances are sub- Ampacity is listed with a 90°C conductor temperature
2
ject to manufacturing tolerance. Consult factory for and 30°C ambient air, free air installation, per 2005
exact tolerances. NEC.
APPLICATION
Separator
Main power drop from bus plug to
Conductors A suitable separator
single-phase weld controller
Flexible tinned copper provides easy stripping Power drop from weld controller to
of insulation
conventional AC transformer
Power drop from weld controller
to junction box for automatics
Insulation FEATURES
90° ethylene-propylene Suitable for continuous operating
Reinforcement rubber (EPR). Phase
identified by color code
conductor temperature of 90°C
Synthetic yarn
over assembly Extremely flexible stranding used for
increased flexibility and ease of installation
Jacket Phase conductors insulated with
Mold-cured thermoset with EPR meeting the requirements of
cable identification via
permanent marking
ICEA S-68-516
Heavy Duty jacket offers excellent
protection against abrasion, impact,
heat, oil, flame, ozone, alkali and acids
Innovative design reduces diameter
and weight
Rated by GM as Class 2 cable, suitable
for periodic flexing
Suitable for extra hard usage
RATINGS & APPROVALS
UL Type RHH/RHW ICEA S-68-516: Ethylene-Propylene
UL Type TC-ER Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable for
the Transmission and Distribution of
c(UL) Type TC Electrical Energy
c(UL) Type R90 ASTM B33: Tinned Soft or Annealed
Flame Resistance: FT4 Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
CSA: -40°C ASTM B172: Standard Specification for
Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires
having Bunch-Stranded Members, for
and Cables
Electrical Conductors
UL 1277: Electrical Power and Control
These cables meet the requirements
Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber
of General Motors Corporation
Members
Resistance Welding Equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 38: Thermoset Insulated WS-2, Section C: Primary
Wires and Cables Cables Specification.
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37-849 • WELD PRIMARY CABLE • 600 VOLTS (UL) • 1000 VOLTS C(UL)
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Cable dimensions, weights and dc-resistances are 2
Ampacity is listed with a 90°C conductor temperature
subject to manufacturing tolerance. Consult factory and 30°C ambient air, free air installation, per
for exact tolerances. 2005 NEC.
Conductors APPLICATION
Specially designed Tiger-Flex Power Cable is designed for use
and manufactured for in continuous flexing, twisting applications
maximum flex life.
and harsh physical environments where
Separator flame, abrasion, chemicals, moisture,
Non-adhering, easy to impact-tearing and temperature extremes
strip. Opaque for easy are considerations. Applications include:
identification.
portable power, robotic welding, power
tracks, cable tenders, hoists, spring and
Insulation
motor driven reels, festoon systems, cable
Specially formulated flexi-
Reinforcement ble thermoset EP per ICEA tracks and cranes. Tiger-Flex 8000 is also
Synthetic yarn S-75-381 and UL 44. suitable for indoor or outdoor use on:
over assembly Serrated and lubricated magnet cranes, barges, mining machines
to ensure long flex life.
and mining equipment. This cable is
Phase identified by
color code suitable for installation in water, including
aerator ponds.
Jacket
Oil, chemical and FEATURES
heat resistant yellow Special lay length and lubrication to
thermoset extra
heavy-duty chlorinated ensure long flex life. Core-wrapped
polyethylene with high tensile binder to maintain
flexing geometry.
Conductor color coded for easy
identification
RATINGS & APPROVALS
Conductors serrated and lubricated to
UL listed Type W ensure long flex life.
c(UL) listed Type TC
c(UL) listed Type W
Flame Resistance: FT-4, FT-5
MSHA Approved
ASTM B-33: Standard Specification for Tinned Soft
or Annealed Wire for Electrical Purposes
UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC-58: Portable and Power
Feeder Cables for Use in Mines and Similar
Applications
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37-430TF/431TF/432TF • TIGER-FLEX POWER CABLE • 2000 VOLTS
APPLICATION
Nexans AmerCable robotics and manual
Conductors welding cables are suitable for a wide
Flexible tinned copper range of applications in robotic and
manual welding operations in harsh
Separator industrial environments. Applications
A suitable separator
include temporary feeders from bus plugs,
provides easy stripping
of insulation primary power drops from weld controllers,
Insulation
90° ethylene-propylene
interconnects from weld controllers to
rubber (EPR). Phase transformers and bus drop feeders.
identified by color code
Separator FEATURES
A suitable separator provid- Flexible and easy to install
ing easy stripping of jacket
Reinforcement Heat and chemical resistant
Synthetic yarn over thermoset jacket
assembly Suitable for continuous operating
Jacket conductor temperature of 90°C
Mold-cured thermoset with
cable identification via
permanent marking
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37-829/849 • ROBOTICS AND MANUAL WELDING POWER CABLE •600 VOLTS
• Cable dimensions and weights are subject to manufacturing tolerances. Consult factory for exact tolerances.
APPLICATION
Nexans AmerCable robotics and manual
Conductors welding cables are suitable for a wide
Flexible tinned copper range of applications in robotic and manual
welding operations in harsh industrial
Separator environments. Applications include
A suitable separator
temporary feeders from bus plugs, primary
provides easy stripping
of insulation power drops from weld controllers,
Insulation
90° ethylene-propylene
interconnects from weld controllers to
rubber (EPR). Phase transformers and bus drop feeders.
Separator
identified by color code
A suitable separator FEATURES
providing easy stripping
Flexible and easy to install
of jacket
Reinforcement Heat and chemical resistant
Synthetic yarn over thermoset jacket
assembly
Jacket Suitable for continuous operating
Mold-cured thermoset conductor temperature of 90°C
with cable identification
via permanent marking
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37-809/849 • ROBOTICS AND MANUAL WELDING POWER CABLE • 2000 VOLTS
APPLICATION
Conductors
These 600 and 2000 volt flexible cables are
Flexible tinned copper
specially designed and manufactured to
Separator
meet requirements of Toyota Motor
A suitable separator
providing easy stripping Company. These cables are suitable for use
of insulation in the harsh environment of automotive
assembly operations, and meet applicable
Insulation UL and Canadian listings.
90°C ethylene-propylene
rubber (EPR) FEATURES
Reinforcement
Flexible and easy to install
Synthetic yarn Gray jackets to meet Toyota requirements
over assembly
UL and c(UL) listed as appropriate
RATINGS & APPROVALS
Jacket UL 1277: Electrical Power and Control Tray
Mold-cured thermoset
Cables with Optional Optical Fiber
with cable identification
via permanent marking Members
CSA C222 No. 96: Portable Power Cables
ASTM B33: Tinned Soft or Annealed
CopperWire for Electrical Purposes
Flame Resistance: FT4
CSA: -40°C
Nominal Approx.
Conductor Number Outside Weight
Part No. Size of Power Diameter lbs. per UL c(UL)
37- AWG Conductors Voltage in. 1,000 ft. Listing Listing
445-002TOY 2 3* 600 UL/1000 c(UL) 1.205 1416 TC-ER R-90, TC
431-002GRY 2 3 2000 1.346 1246 W W, TC
432-002GRY 2 4 2000 1.500 1622 W W, TC
445-010TOY 1/0 3* 600 UL/1000 c(UL) 1.205 1416 TC-ER R-90, TC
431-010GRY 1/0 3 2000 1.665 1967 W W, TC
432-010GRY 1/0 4 2000 1.810 1396 W W, TC
432-040GRY 4/0 4 2000 2.260 4376 W W, TC
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INSTALLATION COST COMPARISON
Installation Description: Bus Drop from bus plug to safety switch or control panel;
120 foot total cable run; 30 foot vertical drop
Savings Savings
Conduit Installation ...............................$1708.00 Conduit Installation ...............................$2007.00
Open Wiring Installation ............................888.00 Open Wiring Installation ............................958.00
Cost Difference .........................................820.00 Cost Difference .......................................1049.00
Total Savings .............................................48% Total Savings .............................................52%
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Arkansas. Our professional field engineering and sales force work in partnership with our network of
independent distributors to identify and fulfill your specific cable requirements.
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