MSHA Approved Mining Cables

US federal mine-safety approval for ground-check trailing and feeder cables.

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11 msha approved mining cables

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Trailing cables

Flexible power cables dragged behind mobile mining and material-handling machines.

4 cables
Type G-GC — end cross section
Type G-GCType G-GC 2 kV Portable Power and Mining Cable
2,000 V
Motorised reel (limited), multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
ICEA / MSHAPE
2,000 V, ICEA / MSHA, PE sheathMotorised reel (limited), multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
Type W — end cross section
Type WType W 2 kV Portable Power Cable
2,000 V
Motorised reel (limited), multi-layer drum (limited), festoon (limited), trailing, submerged
ICEA / MSHAPE
2,000 V, ICEA / MSHA, PE sheathMotorised reel (limited), multi-layer drum (limited), festoon (limited), trailing, submerged
Type SHD-GC — end cross section
Type SHD-GCType SHD-GC Shielded Mining Trailing Cable 2-25 kV
2 kV – 25 kV
Motorised reel, multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
ICEA / MSHAPE
2 kV – 25 kV, ICEA / MSHA, PE sheathMotorised reel, multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
Type G — end cross section
Type GType G Cable (ICEA/NEMA/MSHA)
2 kV
Motorised reel, multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
ICEA / MSHAPVC
2 kV, ICEA / MSHA, PVC sheathMotorised reel, multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, fixed (limited), submerged

Control cables

Multicore control and signal cables for machine and system circuits.

1 cable
Longwall Signal Cable — end cross section
Longwall Signal CableLongwall Signal Cable
50 V – 110 V
Trailing, bretby handler, mine roadway
ICEA / MSHAPUR
50 V – 110 V, ICEA / MSHA, PUR sheathTrailing, bretby handler, mine roadway

Power & connection cables

From 100 V welding leads to 45 kV feeders, with portable cords, EV charging and solar cables.

3 cables
Super-Trex 600 V Welding Cable — cable cross-section
Super-Trex 600 V Welding CableSuper-Trex 600 V Welding Cable
100/100 V – 450/750 V
Trailing, fixed
IECRubber
100/100 V – 450/750 V, IEC, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed
SJEOOW — cable cross-section
SJEOOWSJEOOW TPE Portable Cord
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECTPE
0.6/1 kV, IEC, TPE sheathTrailing, fixed
SEOOW — cable cross-section
SEOOWSEOOW TPE Portable Cord
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
UL / CSATPE
0.6/1 kV, UL / CSA, TPE sheathTrailing, fixed

Rubber cables

Rubber-insulated, rubber-sheathed cables for mobile and heavy-duty service.

3 cables
DLO 2kV — end cross section
DLO 2kVDLO Cable – 2 kV Heavy-Duty Flexible Power Cable
2000 V
Fixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads, drilling rig
ICEA / MSHAPE
2000 V, ICEA / MSHA, PE sheathFixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads, drilling rig
Type MP-GC — end cross section
Type MP-GCType MP-GC Mine Power Feeder Cable
5 kV – 35 kV
Free-hanging, fixed, mine roadway
ICEA / MSHAPVC
5 kV – 35 kV, ICEA / MSHA, PVC sheathFree-hanging, fixed, mine roadway
Underground Lighting Cable — end cross section
Underground Lighting CableUnderground Lighting Cable
110 V – 600 V
Fixed, submerged, mine roadway
ICEA / MSHAPUR
110 V – 600 V, ICEA / MSHA, PUR sheathFixed, submerged, mine roadway

Choosing msha approved mining cables

Four things decide most selections. Our engineers check the rest against your application.

01 · Mechanical duty & installation profile

  • Match minimum bending radius, travel speed, and tensile load to the active duty profile (Motorised monospiral reel, Cylindrical / multi-layer drum, Festoon & line chain, Trailing & towing).
  • For continuous reeling, festoon, or drag-chain motion, specify fine-stranded Class 5/6 copper conductors with central strain-relief or anti-torsion braid.

02 · Rated voltage & cable family scope

  • This collection spans Trailing cables, Control cables, Power & connection cables, Rubber cables, grouped below so power feeders, control circuits, and data/optical links can be specified side by side.
  • Account for voltage drop, ambient temperature derating, and symmetrical EMC screening on long runs or VFD motor drives.

03 · Standards compliance & outer sheath compound

  • Verify the governing regional or industry standard required by the project specification (IEC, VDE/DIN, UL, BS, ICEA/MSHA, etc.).
  • Use the outer-sheath filter to lock in PUR, heavy-duty EPR/PCP rubber, or low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds for oil, abrasion, or fire safety.
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What rated voltages are available in the MSHA Approved Mining Cables category?

Rated voltages run from 50 V to 35 kV across all 11 products. The most common rating is 2000 V, listed for 5 products.

Which standards do the products in the MSHA Approved Mining Cables category reference?

The products reference ICEA Standard (8 products), UL Standard (5 products), and IEC Standard (2 products).

Are PDF datasheets available for the products in the MSHA Approved Mining Cables category?

Yes. All 11 products have a PDF datasheet, linked from each product card and product page.

Engineering reference

Background on how msha approved mining cables are built, rated and specified.

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The MSHA Approved Mining Cables collection brings together 11 industrial cable models across Trailing cables, Control cables, Power & connection cables, Rubber cables. US federal mine-safety approval for ground-check trailing and feeder cables.

Use the multi-facet filter bar and duty matrix view to compare rated voltage, governing standard, outer sheath compound, and mechanical duty ratings side by side, or add candidate models to a combined engineering enquiry.

Related cable typesTrailing cables38Control cables57Power & connection cables116Rubber cables117
IndustriesVDE / DINICEABS 6708SANSAS/NZSNEK 606

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