Product Specification
TelcoFlex™
Central Office Power Cables
•
Compliant to Telcordia GR-347-CORE
UL listed and CSA certified
•
Features TelcoHyde™ thermoset
flexible rubber insulation
•
Non-halogen, RoHS Compliant
•
LS (Limited-Smoke) rated
•
Non-silicone and lead-free
•
Braided and non-braided
constructions
•
Flexible and durable
TYPE
TelcoFlex™ II
Central Office Power Wire and Cable
Class I Flexible Strand Without Braid
Low Smoke, Non-Halogenated Insulation, Lead-Free and
Silicone-Free, UL Central Office Power Cable 105°C Dry,
60°C Wet, UL Listed RHH/LS FT4 and VW-1, 90°C Dry,
60°C Wet, 600 Volts, Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger are UL,
“CT USE” rated. CSA AWM I B 105°C 600 Volt FT4-ST1
SCOPE
This specification covers the construction requirements for
low smoke, non-halogenated, TelcoHyde™ 5221 insulated, power wire and cable, type RHH/LS for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
The construction of the wire and cable is in accordance
with Underwriters’ Laboratories requirements and the
requirements of CSA for the FT4 flame tests.
CONSTRUCTION
Surface Marking: Two sides of the cable shall be printed
using an ink of contrasting color and with the following
information: “TelcoFlex™ II/KS24194™ L2 NON-HAL
(SIZE) AWG (OR KCMIL) 600V. RHH/LS FT4 (UL) OR
AWM 3578 VW-1 E18321---A.I.W. CORP.---LL8825 CSA
AWM I B 105°C 600V. FT4-ST1 (YEAR) (SEQ. FTG. ON 1
SIDE)”. For sizes 1/0 AWG and larger add “FOR CT USE”
before “(UL)”
Size: Sizes 8 AWG through 750 KCMIL - Single
conductor.
Testing: Physical and electrical tests in accordance with
UL Standard 44 requirements.
Conductors: Class I (modified) bunched (8 and 6 AWG)
and rope-bunched (4 AWG and larger) stranded tinned
copper conforming to ASTM B-33 and Underwriters’
Laboratories requirements. An opaque mylar tape shall be
applied over the conductor to facilitate stripping.
Labels: UL tags and labels shall be applied to each reel.
Insulation: 90°C rated limited smoke, non-halogen,
TelcoHyde™ 5221 conforming to Underwriters’
Laboratories Standard 44 and Telcordia Specification
GR-347-CORE, also UL and CSA 105°C AWM rated. The
insulation has a limiting oxygen index of 35%.
CABLE DATA
CONDUCTOR
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
NOMINAL
INSULATION
INSULATION
MIN. AVG.
DIAMETER
WALL
(INCHES)
(MILS)
MAX. D.C.
APPROX.
STOCK
RES. @ 20°C
WEIGHT
COLOR*
(OHMS/M FT.)
LBS./M FT.
PART
NUMBER
SIZE AWG
OR KCMIL
STRANDING
39747
39748
39749
39750
8
6
4
2
41/.0201"
65/.0201"
105/.0201"
168/.0201"
.153
.188
.260
.305
60
60
60
60
.280
.315
.385
.430
.6790
.4360
.2740
.1720
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
86
120
193
284
39751
39752
39753
1/0
2/0
4/0
266/.0201"
342/.0201"
532/.0201"
.392
.455
.577
80
80
80
.560
.620
.745
.1090
.0868
.0546
Gray
Gray
Gray
457
570
844
39754
39755
39756
350
500
750
888/.0201"
1221/.0201"
1850/.0201"
.760
.890
1.094
95
95
110
.960
1.090
1.325
.0334
.0234
.0157
Gray
Gray
Gray
1336
1850
2740
*Also available in black, blue, green, red and with black tracer; consult factory.
AMERICAN INSULATED WIRE CORP., 260 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048 • 1-800-366-2492 • Fax 1-508-964-1192
TYPE
TelcoFlex™ III
Central Office Power Wire and Cable
Class B Stranded With Braid
Low Smoke, Non-Halogenated Insulation With Cotton
Braid, Lead-Free and Silicone-Free, UL Listed RHH/LS
FT4 and VW-1, 90°C Dry, 60°C Wet - 600 Volts
UL Listed “For CT Use” (Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger)
CSA AWM I B 105°C, 600 Volt, FT4
SCOPE
This specification covers the construction requirements for
low smoke, non-halogenated, TelcoHyde™ 5221 insulated, cotton braided power wire and cable, type RHH/LS for
use in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
The construction of the wire and cable is in accordance
with Underwriters’ Laboratories requirements and the
requirements of CSA for the FT4 flame tests. Sizes 1/0
AWG and larger are UL “CT USE” rated.
Finish: A moisture resistant, flame retardant saturant and
a colored finisher is applied to the braid.
CONSTRUCTION
Sizes: 14 AWG through 750 KCMIL - Single conductor
Conductors: Class B stranded tinned copper conforming
to ASTM B-33 and B-8 and Underwriters’ Laboratories
requirements. An opaque mylar tape shall be applied over
the conductor to facilitate stripping.
Insulation: 90°C rated limited smoke, non-halogen,
TelcoHyde™ 5221 conforming to Underwriters’
Laboratories Standard 44 and Telcordia Specification
GR-347-CORE, also CSA 105°C AWM rated. The insulation has a limiting oxygen index of 35%.
Covering: On all sizes a natural cotton braid conforming
to UL requirements is applied overall. A section of completed cable has a limiting oxygen index of 35%.
Surface Marking: Two sides of the cable shall be printed
using an ink of contrasting color and with the following
information: “TelcoFlex™ III/KS24194™ L3 NON-HAL
(SIZE) AWG (OR KCMIL) 600V. RHH/LS FT4 (UL) OR
AWM 3578 VW-1 E18321---A.I.W. CORP.---LL8825 CSA
AWM I B 105°C 600V. FT4 (YEAR) (SEQ. FTG. ON 1
SIDE)”. For sizes 1/0 AWG and larger add “FOR CT USE”
before “(UL)”
Testing: Physical and electrical tests in accordance with
UL Standard 44 requirements.
Labels: UL tags and labels shall be applied to each reel.
Separator: On sizes 6 AWG and larger a 1 mil clear
mylar tape shall be applied over the insulation.
CABLE DATA
NOMINAL
INSUL.
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
STOCK
COLOR*
.200
.220
.250
2.730
1.720
1.080
Gray
Gray
Gray
31
41
59
.270
.305
.350
.410
.320
.355
.400
.460
0.678
0.427
0.269
0.169
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
92
130
190
282
80
80
80
.530
.575
.680
.585
.630
.735
0.106
0.084
0.052
Gray
Gray
Gray
443
538
812
95
95
110
.860
.990
1.200
.915
1.045
1.260
0.032
0.022
0.0148
Gray
Gray
Gray
1313
1822
2692
SIZE AWG
OR KCMIL
39757
39758
39759
14
12
10
7/.0242”
7/.0305”
7/.0385”
45
45
45
.165
.185
.210
39760
39761
39762
39763
8
6
4
2
7/.0486"
7/.0612"
7/.0772"
7/.0974"
60
60
60
60
39764
39765
39766
1/0
2/0
4/0
19/.0745"
19/.0837"
19/.1055"
39767
39768
39769
350
500
750
37/.0973"
37/.1162"
61/.1109"
STRANDING
NOMINAL
OVERALL
DIAMETER
(INCHES)
MAX. D.C.
RES. @ 20°C
(OHMS/M FT.)
INSULATION
MIN. AVG.
WALL (MILS)
PART
NUMBER
APPROX.
WEIGHT
LBS./M FT.
*Also available in black, blue, green, red and with black tracer; consult factory.
AMERICAN INSULATED WIRE CORP., 260 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048 • 1-800-366-2492 • Fax 1-508-964-1192
TYPE
TelcoFlex™ IV
Central Office Power Wire and Cable
Class I Flexible Strand With Braid
Low Smoke, Non-Halogenated Insulation With Cotton
Braid, Lead-Free and Silicone-Free, UL Listed RHH/LS
FT4 and VW-1, 90°C Dry, 60°C Wet, 600 Volts, UL Listed
“For CT USE” (1/0 AWG and Larger), CSA AWM I B
105°C, 600 Volts, FT4
SCOPE
This specification covers the construction requirements for
low smoke, non-halogenated, TelcoHyde™ 5221 insulated, cotton braided power wire and cable, type RHH/LS for
use in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
The construction of the wire and cable is in accordance
with Underwriters’ Laboratories requirements and the
requirements of CSA for the FT4 flame tests. Sizes 1/0
AWG and larger are UL “CT USE” rated.
CONSTRUCTION
Sizes: 8 AWG through 750 KCMIL - Single conductor
Conductors: Class I (modified) bunched (8 and 6 AWG)
and rope-bunched (4 AWG and larger) stranded tinned
copper conforming to ASTM B-33 and Underwriters’
Laboratories requirements. An opaque mylar tape shall be
applied over the conductor to facilitate stripping.
Insulation: 90°C rated limited smoke, non-halogen,
TelcoHyde™ 5221 conforming to Underwriters’
Laboratories Standard 44 and Telcordia Specification
GR-347-CORE, also CSA 105°C AWM rated. The insulation has a limiting oxygen index of 35%.
Covering: On all sizes, a natural cotton braid conforming
to UL requirements is applied overall. A section of completed cable has a limiting oxygen index of 35%.
Finish: A moisture resistant, fire retardant saturant and a
colored finisher is applied to the braid.
Surface Marking: Two sides of the cable shall be printed
using an ink of contrasting color and with the following
information: “TelcoFlex™ IV/KS24194™ L4 NON-HAL
(SIZE) AWG (OR KCMIL) 600V. RHH/LS FT4 (UL) OR
AWM 3578 VW-1 E18321---A.I.W. CORP.---LL8825 CSA
AWM I B 105°C 600V. FT4 (YEAR) (SEQ. FTG. ON 1
SIDE)”. For sizes 1/0 AWG and larger add “FOR CT USE”
before “(UL)”
Testing: Physical and electrical tests in accordance with
UL Standard 44 requirements.
Labels: UL tags and labels shall be applied to each reel.
Separator: On sizes 6 AWG and larger, a 1 mil clear
mylar tape shall be applied over the insulation.
CABLE DATA
PART
SIZE AWG
STRANDING
NUMBER OR KCMIL
NOMINAL NOMINAL
INSUL.
CONDUCTOR
INSUL.
MIN. AVG.
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER
DIAMETER DIAMETER
WALL
(INCHES)
(INCHES) (INCHES)
(MILS)
MAX. D.C.
APPROX.
STOCK
RES. @ 20°C
WEIGHT
COLOR*
(OHMS/M FT.)
LBS./M FT.
39770
39771
39772
39773
8
6
4
2
41/.0201"
65/.0201"
105/.0201"
168/.0201"
.153
.188
.260
.305
60
60
60
60
.280
.315
.385
.430
.330
.365
.435
.480
.6790
.4360
.2740
.1720
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
86
120
193
284
39774
39775
39776
1/0
2/0
4/0
266/.0201"
342/.0201"
532/.0201"
.392
.455
.577
80
80
80
.560
.620
.745
.615
.675
.800
.1090
.0868
.0546
Gray
Gray
Gray
479
593
882
39777
39778
39779
350
500
750
888/.0201"
1221/.0201"
1850/.0201"
.760
.890
1.094
95
95
110
.960
1.090
1.325
1.015
1.145
1.380
.0334
.0234
.0157
Gray
Gray
Gray
1373
1906
2792
*Also available in black, blue, green, red and with black tracer; consult factory.
AMERICAN INSULATED WIRE CORP., 260 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048 • 1-800-366-2492 • Fax 1-508-964-1192
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