Reeling & drum cablesUL 62 / ICEA S-75-3812,000 V · Class KAramid Cut-Resistant

Magnet Crane Cable — Type W 2 kV, Aramid-ReinforcedClass K extra-flexible 2C & 4C (8–2/0 AWG) EPDM / double aramid-reinforced jacket

Extra-flexible 2,000 V Type W lifting-magnet crane cable with Class K 30 AWG rope-lay copper conductors, color-coded thermoset EPDM insulation, impact fillers and a double aramid-reinforced thermoset jacket for scrap yards, foundries and steel mills.

Outdoor & humid
Water-resistant
Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
Order designation
2 × 4 AWG · Type W Magnet
Cable OD
27.3 mm
Min. bend Ø
228.6 mm
Mass ≈
1,115 kg/km
Ampacity
142 A
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
2,000 V
UL & CSA Type W wet/dry
Core options
2C & 4C
2-core (DC magnet) & 4-core
Conductor sizes
8–2/0 AWG
11 sizes · Class K (30 AWG)
Max. operating T
+105 °C
105 °C compound (UL 90 °C)
Min. operating T
−50 °C
Arctic scrap-yard cold flex
Min. bend Ø
7.0–13.0 in Ø
177.8–330.2 mm Ø (~4 × OD R)

Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 62 / ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is Type W Magnet Crane 2 kV right for your machine?

Lifting-magnet leads on scrap-yard and steel-mill cranes face simultaneous reeling tension, radiant foundry heat and jagged steel cut-through — conditions that destroy standard portable cords. This 2 kV Type W construction combines Class K 30 AWG rope stranding with a double-layer aramid-reinforced thermoset jacket.

Motorised monospiral reel

Suitable

Engineered for spring-driven and motorized magnet take-up reels on scrap-handling overhead, gantry and boom cranes.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Suitable for vertical magnet drop leads when terminated with ≥ 12 in (305 mm) basket-weave strain-relief grips.

Festoon & line chain

Suitable

Performs reliably on foundry and steel-mill crane festoon trolleys where minimum loop diameter meets 7.0–13.0 in (177.8–330.2 mm).

Trailing & towing

Suitable

Double aramid-reinforced thermoset jacket resists metal cut-through, pinch crushing, puncture and dragging across scrap piles.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

UL Listed Type W 90 °C wet or dry; thermoset EPDM and jacket operate from −50 °C in outdoor scrap yards to +105 °C by furnaces.

Spreader gravity collector basket

Not suitable

Built for tensioned motorised reels; for free-coiling gravity baskets use a dedicated basket cable.

Use 3GSLTÖ Spreader Basket
Typical machinesScrap-yard lifting-magnet cranesSteel mills & casting baysFoundries & furnace chargingAuto-shredder & recycling cranesBarge & dockside scrap handlersSevere-impact portable power

Construction

Layer by layer

Two (Black, White) or four (Black, White, Red, Green) Class K 30 AWG extra-flexible bare copper conductors with paper separators and thermoset EPDM insulation are cabled with non-wicking hygroscopic impact fillers under a double-layer aramid fiber-reinforced thermoset outer jacket.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Conductors (2 or 4)Extra-flexible Class K rope stranding (30 AWG / 0.254 mm strands), soft-drawn uncoated copperASTM B172 (168/30 to 1330/30)
2Conductor separatorPaper separator tape over each Class K conductor bundleEasy stripping & flex slip
3Primary insulationColor-coded thermoset EPDM elastomer (0.060 in / 1.5 mm on 8–2 AWG; 0.080 in / 2.0 mm on 1–2/0 AWG)UL 62 / ICEA S-75-381
4Cabling impact fillersNon-wicking, hygroscopic fillers in core interstices to cushion impact during flexingImpact & roundness retention
5Aramid reinforcementIntegral high-tenacity aramid fiber reinforcement embedded between inner and outer jacket layersAnti-cut-through & tear barrier
6Outer jacketDouble-layer thermoset elastomer jacket (0.125 to 0.190 in / 3.2 to 4.8 mm radial wall), blackUL Type W · CSA Type W FT1

2-Conductor (2C) · 8 AWG to 2/0 AWG

Black & White cores — 7 sizes (0.880 to 1.630 in OD, 81 to 296 A) for DC lifting magnets

4-Conductor (4C) · 8 AWG to 2 AWG

Black, White, Red & Green cores — 4 sizes (1.040 to 1.480 in OD, 56 to 132 A) for AC/DC grapple & magnet circuits

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 62 / ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage
2,000 V AC / DC (UL Listed Type W & CSA Type W)
Ampacity range
81 to 296 A (2-conductor, 8 AWG–2/0 AWG) · 56 to 132 A (4-conductor, 8 AWG–2 AWG)
Conductor stranding
Extra-flexible Class K rope stranding (30 AWG / 0.254 mm fine strands, 168 to 1,330 strands), soft-drawn uncoated copper

Thermal

Operating temperature range
−50 °C to +105 °C continuous compound rating (UL Listed Type W 90 °C wet or dry)
Foundry heat performance
Cross-linked thermoset EPDM insulation and thermoset jacket resist softening, deformation or flow near foundry and steel-mill radiant heat

Mechanical

Minimum bend diameter
7.0 to 13.0 in (177.8 to 330.2 mm) minimum bend diameter (~4 × OD bend radius / ~8 × OD bend diameter)
Jacket & aramid reinforcement
Double-layer aramid fiber-reinforced thermoset jacket (0.125 to 0.190 in / 3.2 to 4.8 mm wall) for extreme metal cut-through, puncture and tear resistance
Impact fillers & strain relief
Non-wicking hygroscopic impact fillers in core interstices; install with basket-weave strain-relief grips ≥ 12 in (305 mm) long

Resistance

Cut-through, tear & impact
Engineered against jagged scrap-steel cut-through, pinch crushing, puncture, tearing, abrasion and repetitive reeling/festoon impact
Flame, water & oil resistance
CSA FT1 vertical flame rating; UL 90 °C wet/dry oil-, moisture-, ozone- and sunlight-resistant thermoset jacket

Reference standards

Design standards
UL 62; ANSI/NEMA WC 58; ICEA S-75-381
Listings & certifications
UL Listed Type W (2,000 V, 90 °C wet or dry); CSA Type W (2,000 V, FT1)

Identification

Core colour code
2-conductor: Black, White · 4-conductor: Black, White, Red, Green
Insulation & separator
Color-coded thermoset EPDM over paper stripping separator (0.060 in / 1.5 mm on 8–2 AWG; 0.080 in / 2.0 mm on 1–2/0 AWG)
Outer sheath
Heavy-duty black double-layer aramid fiber-reinforced thermoset jacket

Sizes

11 configurations across 2-Conductor (8–2/0 AWG) and 4-Conductor (8–2 AWG)

Complete dimensional, Class K stranding, minimum bend diameter and ampacity data per TEBAOFLEX Type W Magnet Crane Cable datasheet.

2C & 4C · Dimensions & ratings
Configuration · AWGClass K
stranding
Insulation
in
Insulation
mm
Jacket
in
Jacket
mm
Cable OD
in
Cable OD
mm
Min. bend Ø
in
Min. bend Ø
mm
Weight ≈
lb/kft
Mass ≈
kg/km
Ampacity
A
Enquiry
2-Conductor (2C) · 8 AWG to 2/0 AWG · DC Lifting Magnet
2 × 8 AWG · Type W Magnet168/300.0601.50.1253.20.88022.47.0177.845567781
2 × 6 AWG · Type W Magnet259/300.0601.50.1253.20.94524.08.0203.2574854107
2 × 4 AWG · Type W Magnet420/300.0601.50.1403.61.07527.39.0228.67491,115142
2 × 2 AWG · Type W Magnet665/300.0601.50.1553.91.23531.410.0254.01,0421,551189
2 × 1 AWG · Type W Magnet836/300.0802.00.1704.31.46037.112.0304.81,5852,359221
2 × 1/0 AWG · Type W Magnet1045/300.0802.00.1704.31.60840.613.0330.21,8682,780256
2 × 2/0 AWG · Type W Magnet1330/300.0802.00.1704.31.63041.413.0330.21,9262,866296
4-Conductor (4C) · 8 AWG to 2 AWG · Multi-Core Crane / Magnet
4 × 8 AWG · Type W Magnet168/300.0601.50.1403.61.04026.48.0203.261291156
4 × 6 AWG · Type W Magnet259/300.0601.50.1403.61.11028.29.0228.68341,24175
4 × 4 AWG · Type W Magnet430/300.0601.50.1754.41.30033.010.0254.01,1901,77198
4 × 2 AWG · Type W Magnet665/300.0601.50.1904.81.48037.612.0304.81,6792,499132
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Stranding notation '168/30' to '1330/30' indicates strand count × 30 AWG (0.254 mm) extra-flexible Class K rope-lay bare copper.
  • Minimum bend diameter is the smallest allowable drum barrel or sheave diameter (corresponding to a minimum bend radius of ~4 × OD).
  • Install with basket-weave strain-relief grips of at least 12 in (305 mm) length at reel and magnet ends.

Reel check

Will it fit your machine?

A first screen using datasheet values. Engineering confirms drum geometry, acceleration and tension with your quotation.

Check results

Enter your drum core diameterMinimum for this size is about 218 mm
Minimum bending radius
109 mm
Min. drum core diameter
≈ 218 mm
Cable weight on drum
111.5 kg
Outer diameter
27.3 mm
Indicative only: based on the datasheet outer diameter and 4 × OD bending radius. Current derating for wound layers per DIN VDE 0298-4 is assessed separately.

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
In-line high-voltage spark test100 % of EPDM-insulated Class K conductors spark-tested before cablingEvery core
Conductor DC resistance & AC dielectric testVerified on all finished shipping lengths per UL 62 and ICEA S-75-381Every drum
Sample tests
Vertical flame resistance testSelf-extinguishing per CSA C22.2 No. 96 FT1 and UL 62 Type WProduction batch
Laser diameter & double-jacket wall concentricityDual-axis verification of nominal OD and 0.125–0.190 in (3.2–4.8 mm) jacket wall thicknessEvery drum

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

UL 62 / ICEA S-75-381CE · LVDRoHS · REACH

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX · TYPE W · 2000V · 90C WET OR DRY · CLASS K · ARAMID REINFORCED · (UL) · CSA FT1
Delivery form
Heat-treated export wooden drums with solid wood lagging and waterproof end caps
Lengths
Custom cut-to-length reels matched to crane take-up reel or festoon loop length
Strain-relief grips
Basket-weave grips ≥ 12 in (305 mm) recommended at reel and magnet terminations
Certificate
EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate with every drum

Technical documents

Downloads

Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.

How does Type W Magnet Crane Cable differ from standard mining Type W cable?
While both share the 2,000 V Type W voltage class under UL 62 and ICEA S-75-381, this magnet crane construction upgrades three critical elements for scrap-yard and foundry lifting magnets: (1) extra-flexible Class K 30 AWG rope-lay copper conductors (up to 1,330 strands in 2/0 AWG) instead of coarser Class I/M stranding, (2) a paper separator and non-wicking hygroscopic impact fillers for high-cycle reeling flex, and (3) an extra-thick (3.2–4.8 mm) double-layer aramid fiber-reinforced thermoset jacket engineered specifically to stop jagged steel cut-through and pinch crushing.
Why does the datasheet list both 105 °C to −50 °C and UL 90 °C wet or dry?
The cross-linked thermoset EPDM insulation and aramid-reinforced jacket compounds are thermally stable for continuous operation from +105 °C down to −50 °C in foundry and outdoor scrap-yard service, whereas the formal UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 96 Type W listing is rated at 90 °C wet or dry.
How should the cable be supported at the lifting magnet and take-up reel terminations?
Always install heavy-duty basket-weave strain-relief grips of at least 12 in (305 mm) length over the outer jacket at both the reel end and the magnet drop end. This distributes dynamic pulling and shock loads along the aramid-reinforced jacket rather than transferring tension into the Class K copper lugs.
Which sizes are available in 2-conductor versus 4-conductor configurations?
2-conductor (Black, White) is manufactured in 7 sizes from 8 AWG through 2/0 AWG (81 A to 296 A) for standard two-wire DC lifting magnets. 4-conductor (Black, White, Red, Green) is manufactured in 4 sizes from 8 AWG through 2 AWG (56 A to 132 A) for split-coil magnets, motorized grapples or circuits requiring an integral equipment ground conductor.

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