It is mostly used in marine used in marine applications. It has a unique design and amazing features that makes it the most suitable cable in marine applications. A larger conductor size which enables it to transmit a lot of current is another added advantage of this cable. As its name implies it is mainly for heavy duty applications considering its construction and high voltage transmission.
Construction
Unarmored type P cable lacks armor in its construction unlike other types of type P cable. It has soft tinned annealed copper as its conductor. Annealing is the process whereby copper is constantly heated under controlled temperatures until it becomes soft and flexible. This makes it easy to install and terminate. Covering the conductor is the insulator; it prevents direct contact with the live wire and protects the conductor from mechanical damage. A green stripe is installed which provides equipment grounding in the cable.
Applications
The type P unarmored cable can be used in various marine applications which include;
1.Used in Offshore oil and gas drilling platforms
2.MODUs, ships and FPSOs
3.Used in Land-based oil and gas drilling rigs
4.It is appropriate for use in Class I, Division 2 and Zone 2 environments when installed in accordance NEC
Industrial Ratings and Approvals
This cable has the following industrial ratings and approvals;
1.UL Listed 110°C Marine Shipboard Cable
2.IEEE 1202 flame test
3.CSA C22.2 No. 230 Type TC
600 v | ||||
cond. (awg) size |
# of cores |
ampacities 45°c ambient-single banked |
general cable part number |
Action |
125°c | ||||
18 | 1 | 24 | 387790 | Request A Quote |
16 | 1 | 35 | 387800 | Request A Quote |
14 | 1 | 56 | 387810 | Request A Quote |
12 | 1 | 67 | 387820 | Request A Quote |
10 | 1 | 87 | 387830 | Request A Quote |
2 kv/1000 v | ||||
cond. (awg) size |
# of cores |
ampacities 45°c ambient-single banked |
general cable part number |
Action |
125°c | ||||
18 | 1 | 24 | 388090 | Request A Quote |
16 | 1 | 35 | 388100 | Request A Quote |
14 | 1 | 56 | 388110 | Request A Quote |
12 | 1 | 67 | 388120 | Request A Quote |
10 | 1 | 87 | 388130 | Request A Quote |
8 | 1 | 90 | 281190 | Request A Quote |
6 | 1 | 126 | 295370 | Request A Quote |
5 | 1 | 153 | 357270 | Request A Quote |
4 | 1 | 158 | 281060 | Request A Quote |
3 | 1 | 195 | 357280 | Request A Quote |
2 | 1 | 217 | 281070 | Request A Quote |
1 | 1 | 281 | 300550 | Request A Quote |
2 kv/1000 v heavy duty | ||||
cond. (awg) size |
# of cores |
ampacities 45°c ambient-single banked |
general cable part number |
Action |
125°c | ||||
1/0 | 1 | 319 | 387300 | Request A Quote |
2/0 | 1 | 354 | 387310 | Request A Quote |
3/0 | 1 | 437 | 387320 | Request A Quote |
4/0 | 1 | 495 | 387330 | Request A Quote |
262 | 1 | 559 | 357290 | Request A Quote |
313 | 1 | 617 | 644010 | Request A Quote |
373 | 1 | 692 | 361470 | Request A Quote |
444 | 1 | 772 | 644030 | Request A Quote |
535 | 1 | 871 | 644050 | Request A Quote |
646 | 1 | 979 | 644070 | Request A Quote |
777 | 1 | 1101 | 644090 | Request A Quote |
1111 | 1 | 1374 | 274380 | Request A Quote |