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1229504

Product Number: 1229504

VFD 300% Gnd, 3C+G #8 Str TC, XLPE Ins+PVC Gnd, OS+TC Brd w/4-#14 TC Drains, PVC Jkt, AIA Armor, Blk PVC Jkt, 600V MC 90C Dry/Wet

Belden 300% Ground Flexible VFD, 3 Conductor 8AWG (7x19x29) Tinned Copper, XLPE Insulation M4 Color Code+PVC Insulated Ground, Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(85%) Shield w/4-12AWG Tinned Copper Drains, PVC Inner Jacket, Aluminum Interlock Armor, Black PVC Outer Jacket, 600V MC 90C Dry/Wet SUN RES DIR BUR CT USE Oil Resistant

Availability
Global
Status
Active

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsVariable Frequency Drives (VFD); AC Motor and Drive Systems; Exposure to rodents, crush or impact forces

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)1.257 in (31.93 mm)

Conductor

ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)38 AWG7x19x29TC - Tinned Copper
Ground18 AWG7x19x29TC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset)0.062 in (1.6 mm)0.278 in (7.06 mm)Black and Numbered
GroundPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.062 in (1.6 mm)0.278 in (7.06 mm)Green/Yellow Stripe

Outer Shield

Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeTri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)100%
BraidTinned Copper (TC)85%

Inner Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.095 in (2.4 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.901 in (22.9 mm)

Armor

Armor Type & MaterialAIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.055 in (1.4 mm)
Nom. Diameter1.257 in (31.93 mm)
RipcordYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementConductor(s)
Nom. Conductor DCR0.599 Ohm/1000ft (1.97 Ohm/km)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond44 pF/ft (140 pF/m)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)79 pF/ft (260 pF/m)
Nom. Characteristic Impedence42 Ohm
Nom. Velocity of Prop.55%
Max. Current55 Amps per Conductor at 30oC

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating600 V (MC)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension971 lbs (440 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight827 lbs/1000ft (1230 kg/km)

Temperature

UL Temperature90°C Dry, 90°C Wet
Operating-25°C To +90°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.15.1 in (384 mm)
Installation Min.15.1 in (384 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial
SustainabilityCA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL 1685 UL Loading, 1202, 383 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 BTU)
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 336, MC
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.94 Revision Date: 04-06-2026

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