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Tray Cable

DWC offers tray cables used to control and power applications in utility environments such as generating stations and substations. Tray cables are available in a variety of insulation and jacketing combinations with the capacity to meet the demands of everything from light to heavy-duty utility power and control applications.

DWC offers a selection of tray cables for utility applications. Built for durability, tray cables are designed for utility producers or distributors to meet the most stringent requirements for a variety of utilities environments.

DWC tray cables include shielded and unshielded configurations to meet the specific needs of your application. These cables come with a sunlight-resistant, solvent-resistant, and oil-resistant jacket for use in harsh industrial conditions. The PVC jacket provides flexibility when cable tray configurations require tight turns or for cables used in harnesses or automation requiring elasticity.

Utility tray cables are easy to install and facilitate an easier, more economical installation process due to their malleable characteristics that make cable pulls easier.

Benefits of Tray Cable:

High durability - Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, making them reliable for utility applications that require a high degree of durability.

Flexibility - Available in both shielded and unshielded configurations, making them a flexible solution for most utility applications that call for complex runs and repetitive movements.

Easy installation - No conduit necessary for installation, making the installation process more economical and efficient.

High electrical performance - Designed to meet the most stringent requirements for power and control applications, providing excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics.

Safety - Tested to meet strict safety requirements, ensuring that they are safe for use in utility applications.

DWC utility-grade tray cables are suitable for a variety of applications. They are manufactured to the highest quality standards to ensure reliability and durability. DWC uses only the highest-quality materials and conduct extensive testing to ensure that tray cables designed for utility environments meet or exceed industry standards.

If you need a reliable and durable solution for your utility power and control needs, DWC tray cables are the perfect choice. Browse our selection today and contact us if you have any questions or need assistance selecting the best cable for your needs.

FAQs

What is tray cable used for in utility applications?

Tray cable is commonly used in utility applications to supply power and control signals to equipment and machines. It is often used in areas that require heavy-duty cabling solutions.

What are the different types of tray cable available for utility applications?

Tray cable for utility applications includes VNTC tray cable, Type TC tray cable, and flexible tray cable. The specific type of tray cable you will need will depend on the application and the specific requirements of the equipment being used.

Is tray cable suitable for outdoor use in utility applications?

Yes, tray cable is suitable for outdoor use in utility applications. It is important to select tray cable designed to withstand the environmental conditions of the specific outdoor application.

What is the maximum temperature that tray cable can withstand?

The maximum temperature that tray cable can withstand varies depending on the specific type of cable and its construction. Stainless steel, low-carbon steel, aluminum, and fiberglass materials perform well, however each one will react differently at higher temperatures.

Can tray cable be used in hazardous locations in utility applications?

Tray cable must be specially designed and tested to meet the requirements of the specific hazardous environment. Hazardous location tray cable is designed to prevent the ignition of explosive gases, dust, or fibers in the surrounding area.

VNTC Shld 18 AWG – 16 AWG

Shielded tray TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from electrostatic noise and cross talk. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit, direct buried and is moisture resistant. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations. All of our tray cables are manufactured to meet current NEC guidelines and are verified by UL.

Conductor: Twisted Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/TFN

Shield: Overall Shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

Color Code for K1 parts: Black, White, Red

VNTC Shld 14 AWG – 10 AWG

Application: Shielded TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from eletrostatic noise and crosstalk. They can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Twisted Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN

Shield: Overall shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS 18 AWG – 16 AWG

Shielded TC-ER instrumentation cables are used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from electrostatic noise and cross talk. They can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated sunlight resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Shield: Individually shielded pairs Overall shield

Jacket: Sunlight Resistant PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Method 9: Black and white pairs with printed numbers

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS – 14 AWG

Shielded TC-ER instrumentation cables are used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from electrostatic noise and cross talk. They can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN-2

Shield: Individually shielded pairs Overall shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Method 9: Black and white pairs with printed numbers

VNTC – 18 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC – 16 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC – 14 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried and used as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.  UL listed.

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNTC - 12 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays,conduit and direct buried and used as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardouslocations. UL listed.

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNTC – 10 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600-volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, wire ways, trays, conduit, direct burial, or exposed runs between cable trays and utilization equipment as well as Joist Pull (JP) applications in accordance with NEC 336.10 (&).. These products are also wet/dry UL rated and suitable for use as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.  UL listed. 

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

Application: General purpose cable for use in primary power and feeder circuits in a broad range of commercial and industrial applications. Approved for installation indoors or outdoors aerially, in conduits, ducts, cable trays, or direct burial in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. May be used in NEC Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations. UL approved for use in continuous operation at 90° in wet and dry locations, 105°C for short circuit conditions.

Conductors: Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8

Insulation: Flame-retardant PVC per UL Standard 83 for Type THHN or THWN wire

Insulation Jacket: Clear nylon per UL Standard 83 for Type THHN or THWN wire

Grounding Conductor: Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8 sized in accordance with UL Standard 1277

Jacket: Sunlight-resistant PVC per UL Standard 1277

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: ICEA Method 4  |  Click here

Additional Standards: UL Type TC per Article 336 of the NEC | UL Type TC-ER Rated for Exposed Run

XLPTC – 14 AWG

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. It can be direct buried or installed in cable trays.  This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLPTC – 12 AWG

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. It can be direct buried or installed in cable trays.  This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLPTC – 10 AWG

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. It can be direct buried or installed in cable trays.  This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLP Tray Cable

UL TYPE TC / TC-ER – 600V | XHHW / XHHW-2 Insulation – with Ground - PVC Jacket

DESCRIPTION: ER (Exposed Run), Sunlight resistance, Oil resistance-Ⅰ, Cold bend -25℃, Direct burial, Joist pulling, FT4/IEEE 1202

APPLICATION: TC,TC-ER cables are used in building wiring, feeder and internal secondary industrial distribution, and specially utilized for abrasive environment, grease, gasoline and other chemical contaminated ambient locations

CONDUCTORS: Solid or stranded bare copper per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B8 and ASTM-B787

INSULATION: Rated 90°C wet or dry to meet UL 44 for XHHW-2. Cross-linked polyethylene (XL). Heat and moisture-resistant. Flame retardant compound per UL 44. (QMTT2 PVC compound listed by UL).

GROUND CONDUCTOR: Insulated conductor or bare conductor.

JACKET: A flame retardant, sunlight-resistant black PVC jackets. The thickness of the Overall Jacket is in accordance with the UL1277 standard.

FLAME TEST: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS: ASTM B8 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft; ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire; UL 1581 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords; UL 2556 Wire and Cable Test Methods; UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables; UL 44 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables; UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members

XLPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables with a non-insulated copper ground are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. XLP/PVC tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Code: Method 4 (M4) – A neutral or single-colored insulation compound is surface ink printed with conductor number to provide positive conductor identification through 21 conductors. The identification sequence is repeated for cables containing more than 21 conductors.

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FREP TC – 14 AWG

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commerical markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREP TC – 12 AWG

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commerical markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREP TC – 10 AWG

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has an XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

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