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36-501 VFD 2000 V Symmetrical Shielded Mining VFD Cable36-501 VFD 2000 V MSHA-approved symmetrical VFD trailing cable per ICEA S-75-381 for mining shuttle cars, continuous miners and slurry pumps, with 3 EPR phases, 3 symmetrical grounds, central extensible GC, braid + foil shield and EHD CPE jacket.

Engineered for underground mining, open-cast excavation, shaft infrastructure and heavy industrial service per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA across -40 to +90 °C.

Low-EMC design
EMC screen
Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
Order designation
36-501 VFD 2 kV 3×2/0 AWG + 3×5G + 16GC
Outer Ø ≈
49.8 mm
Net weight ≈
4,380 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈
40.2 kN
Core / stranding
329-wire tinned Cu
All sizes (3)
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
2000 V
2000 V PWM inverter & trailing duty
Operating temp.
-40 to +90 °C
Continuous mining & industrial duty
Min. bend radius
8 × OD
Fixed installation / dynamic routing
Core / conductor
3×6 AWG–500 MCM
Extra-flex tinned Cu + 3G + 16 AWG GC
Outer protection
2-Layer EHD CPE
Reinforced mold-cured black EHD CPE
Standard
ICEA S-75-381
ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA

Typical values for this cable type, based on ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is 36-501 VFD right for your machine?

Engineered for underground mining, open-cast excavation, shaft infrastructure and heavy industrial service per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA across -40 to +90 °C.

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Symmetrical low-impedance EMC design for PWM inverter motor and pump feeders per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA.

Mine roadway & tunnel wall hangers

Suitable

Suitable for mining processing plants, slurry pumps and underground VFD drives (-40 to +90 °C).

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for cable tray, rack, conduit and trailing feeder routing within 8 × OD.

Typical machinesMining & TunnellingUnderground Coal & Hard-Rock MiningOpen-Cast Excavators, Draglines & ShovelsVertical Mine Shafts, Hoists & BoreholesTunneling, Mineral Processing & Slurry Plants

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: 36-501 VFD (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA) featuring phase conductors (3×2/0 awg), symmetrical grounds (3×5 awg) & gc and reinforced two-layer ehd cpe jacket (4-layer construction).

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG)Extra-flexible tinned copper with 90 °C Type II EPDM/EPR insulation
2Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG) & GC3 green insulated symmetrical grounds + central yellow 16 AWG extensible GC
3Composite EMI/RFI ShieldCore binder tape + inner tinned copper braid + outer 100% Al/PET tape screen
4Reinforced Two-Layer EHD CPE JacketInner & outer mold-cured black CPE layers with integral reinforcing braid

36-501 VFD — Standard Mining Execution

Built to ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA with phase conductors (3×2/0 awg) and reinforced two-layer ehd cpe jacket

36-501 VFD — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

Available in custom shaft/roadway drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

36-501 VFD — Routine & Flame Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & flame test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty
2000 V (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA)
Core / conductor construction
Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG) — Extra-flexible tinned copper with 90 °C Type II EPDM/EPR insulation
Primary dielectric / buffering
Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG) & GC — 3 green insulated symmetrical grounds + central yellow 16 AWG extensible GC

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature
-40 to +90 °C (mining & industrial service)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating
Verified thermal stability per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA
Storage & transport temperature
−40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring
Reinforced Two-Layer EHD CPE Jacket — Inner & outer mold-cured black CPE layers with integral reinforcing braid
Minimum bending radius
8 × OD
Crush, impact & abrasion duty
Heavy-duty mining rock-cut, impact and tensile protection per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA

Resistance

Flame retardancy & mine fire safety
Self-extinguishing / flame-retardant mining jacket per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA
Mine water, oil & chemical resistance
Resistant to acidic mine water, hydraulic oils and abrasion per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA
RoHS & REACH compliance
RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard
ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA
Flame & environmental test standards
IEC 60332 / MSHA / EN 60794 / IEC 60228
Quality management & inspection
ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation
36-501 VFD
Sheath colour & metre marking
Continuous metre-marked black mining outer sheath
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard 36-501 VFD mining & industrial configurations

Manufactured to ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA for underground mining, open-cast excavation, shaft and heavy industrial systems.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designationConfigurationCore / strandingOuter Ø ≈
mm
Net weight ≈
kg/km
Tensile rating
kN ≈
Min. bend R
mm
Enquiry
36-501 VFD Construction Schedule (-40 to +90 °C)
36-501 VFD 2 kV 3×2 AWG + 3×6G + 16GC3×2 AWG + 3×6 AWG (G) + 16 GC259-wire tinned Cu40.92,69020.1325
36-501 VFD 2 kV 3×2/0 AWG + 3×5G + 16GC3×2/0 AWG + 3×5 AWG (G) + 16 GC329-wire tinned Cu49.84,38040.2400
36-501 VFD 2 kV 3×4/0 AWG + 3×3G + 16GC3×4/0 AWG + 3×3 AWG (G) + 16 GC532-wire tinned Cu57.96,42064.0465
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA)DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA tolerancesEvery manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA)Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance over full production lengthEvery manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame propagation, mechanical crush & thermal ageing qualification (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA)Verified flame retardancy, mechanical integrity and thermal endurance across -40 to +90 °CType qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

ICEA S-75-381 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX 36-501 VFD ICEA S-75-381 2000 V CE
Delivery form
Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel mine reels
Standard lengths
500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous shaft/reeling lengths
MOQ
100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time
2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

Revision
2026-10-24
Updated
2026-10-24

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define 36-501 VFD (36-501 VFD 2000 V Symmetrical Shielded Mining VFD Cable)?
36-501 VFD (36-501 VFD 2000 V Symmetrical Shielded Mining VFD Cable) is manufactured in accordance with ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA for 2000 V duty over -40 to +90 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG), Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG) & GC and Reinforced Two-Layer EHD CPE Jacket.
What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for 36-501 VFD?
The minimum bending radius for 36-501 VFD is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in mining and heavy industrial service.
How are the concentric layers of 36-501 VFD arranged from inside to outside?
From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG) (Extra-flexible tinned copper with 90 °C Type II EPDM/EPR insulation); (02) Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG) & GC (3 green insulated symmetrical grounds + central yellow 16 AWG extensible GC); (03) Composite EMI/RFI Shield (Core binder tape + inner tinned copper braid + outer 100% Al/PET tape screen); (04) Reinforced Two-Layer EHD CPE Jacket (Inner & outer mold-cured black CPE layers with integral reinforcing braid).
What factory test certificates are supplied with 36-501 VFD?
Every production drum of 36-501 VFD undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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