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Mining trailing & reeling cablesICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 582,000 V · 3P+2G+1GCMSHA Flame

Type G-GC 2 kV Portable Mining Power CableThree power cores, two split grounds and one yellow ground-check pilot to 2,000 V

Heavy-duty round portable power and trailing cable to ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 for continuous miners, loaders, drills, pumps and mobile substations requiring continuous ground-check continuity monitoring up to 2 kV.

Outdoor & humid
Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
Water-resistant
Order designation
Type G-GC · 3 × 2 AWG
Nominal OD
34.0 mm
Nominal OD (in)
1.34 in
Mass ≈
2,202 kg/km
Ampacity (40 °C)
138 A
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Rated voltage
2,000 V
Three-phase AC / DC mining power
Core arrangement
3P + 2G + 1GC
3 phase + 2 ground + 1 pilot
Size range
8 AWG–500 kcmil
12 standard sizes · 59–487 A
Max. conductor T
+90 °C
Dry & wet · 130 °C overload
Min. operating T
−40 °C
Cold-bend & impact rated
Min. bend radius
6 × OD
≤ 2 in OD; 8 × OD above

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

Application fit

Is Type G-GC right for your machine?

Type G-GC is the standard North American 2 kV portable power cable whenever MSHA or plant safety rules require continuous ground-continuity monitoring via a dedicated pilot conductor.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

Engineered for AC continuous miners, loaders, Roof bolters, blasthole drills, portable crushers and pumps.

Motorised monospiral reel

With conditions

Used on mobile mining reels where tension and bend radius (6 × to 8 × OD) are controlled.

Type SHD-GC shielded cable

Cylindrical / multi-layer drum

With conditions

Apply ICEA S-75-381 multi-layer drum ampacity derating factors when operated partially wound on reels.

Ask engineering

Fixed installation

With conditions

Suitable for semi-permanent feeder drops and mobile power centres; use Type MP-GC for fixed borehole/shaft feeders.

Type MP-GC mine power feeder

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

90 °C EPR insulation and extra-heavy-duty CPE jacket are rated for wet mine headings and submersible pump feeders.

Free-hanging vertical run

Not suitable

Flexible unarmoured trailing construction — do not suspend in deep vertical mine shafts without support.

Use BS 6708 Type 20/21 Armoured
Typical machinesContinuous miners & loadersRoof bolters & drillsMine dewatering pumpsPortable crushers & screensMobile power centresQuarry & tunnel plant

Construction

Layer by layer

Three EPR-insulated phase conductors (Black, White, Red) are cabled with two split green grounding conductors and one yellow ground-check pilot conductor in the trois outer interstices.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Phase conductors (3)Rope-lay stranded annealed tinned copperASTM B172 / ASTM B33
2Separator tapePolyester separator tape over phase conductorsClean stripping
3Phase insulation90 °C EPR (ethylene propylene rubber), Black, White, RedICEA S-75-381 Part 3
4Grounding conductors (2)Two green-insulated or bare rope-lay tinned copper grounds in two intersticesCombined area ≥ 50 % of one phase core
5Ground-check pilot (1)One yellow EPR/PP-insulated tinned copper pilot (10, 8 or 6 AWG) in third intersticeGround-continuity monitoring
6Reinforcing binderOpen-weave synthetic reinforcing cord between inner and outer jacket layersTear & torsion resistance
7Outer jacketTwo-layer extra-heavy-duty thermoset CPE (chlorinated polyethylene), blackICEA S-75-381 / MSHA

Phase cores (3)

Black, White, Red 90 °C EPR insulation (60 to 95 mils radial wall)

Interstitial grounds (2) + pilot (1)

Two split green grounds plus one yellow ground-check conductor (10, 8 or 6 AWG)

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

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

Electrical

Rated voltage
2,000 V (phase-to-phase)
Ampacity range
59 to 487 A (90 °C conductor, 40 °C ambient in free air)
Grounding conductors
Two symmetrically split green-insulated or bare tinned copper grounds (≥ 50 % of one phase conductor total area)
Ground-check pilot
One yellow-insulated tinned copper pilot (10, 8 or 6 AWG) for fail-safe continuity monitoring
Shielding
Unshielded (specify Type SHD-GC when metallic phase shielding is required)

Thermal

Max. continuous conductor temp.
+90 °C (dry / wet)
Min. operating temperature
−40 °C
Emergency overload temperature
+130 °C
Short-circuit temperature
+250 °C

Mechanical

Min. bending radius
6 × OD (≤ 2.0 in / 50.8 mm OD); 8 × OD (> 2.0 in OD)
Phase conductor stranding
Rope-lay stranded annealed tinned copper (133 to 1,221 strands)
Jacket reinforcement
Two-layer extra-heavy-duty CPE jacket with integral reinforcing cord

Resistance

Flame retardance
MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 flame test;CSA FT4
Oil, abrasion & impact
Heavy-duty CPE resists cutting, rock impact, oil, grease, acids and alkalis
Water & sunlight
90 °C wet/dry rated; UV and weather resistant black jacket

Reference standards

Construction standard
ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58
Conductor standard
ASTM B172 / ASTM B33 (rope-lay tinned copper)
Mine safety & flame
MSHA 30 CFR Part 7; CSA C22.2 No. 96

Identification

Phase core colours
Black, White, Red
Ground & ground-check identification
Grounds: 2 × Green (or uninsulated tinned copper) · Ground-check: 1 × Yellow
Outer jacket
Black heavy-duty thermoset CPE (custom colours on request)

Sizes

12 standard sizes from 8 AWG to 500 kcmil (2,000 V)

Dimensions and 40 °C ambient free-air ampacities per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 Table 3-6 and TEBAOFLEX datasheet.

Sizes & dimensions · 2 kV
Power cores
3 × AWG/kcmil		Phase
strands		Grounds (2)
AWG (strands)		Pilot (GC)
AWG		Insulation
mils		Insulation
mm		Nominal OD
in		Nominal OD
mm		Weight ≈
lb/kft		Mass ≈
kg/km		Ampacity
A (40 °C)		Enquiry
Type G-GC · 3 × 8 AWG1332 × 10 (49)10601.520.9724.660089359
Type G-GC · 3 × 6 AWG2592 × 10 (49)10601.521.0526.77501,11679
Type G-GC · 3 × 4 AWG2592 × 8 (133)10601.521.1930.21,0701,592104
Type G-GC · 3 × 2 AWG2592 × 7 (133)10601.521.3434.01,4802,202138
Type G-GC · 3 × 1 AWG2592 × 6 (133)8802.031.5138.41,8902,813161
Type G-GC · 3 × 1/0 AWG2662 × 5 (133)8802.031.6541.92,3403,482186
Type G-GC · 3 × 2/0 AWG3232 × 4 (259)8802.031.7544.52,7504,092215
Type G-GC · 3 × 3/0 AWG4182 × 2 (259)8802.031.8948.03,3775,026249
Type G-GC · 3 × 4/0 AWG5322 × 2 (259)8802.032.0451.83,9805,923287
Type G-GC · 3 × 250 kcmil6272 × 2 (259)6952.412.3960.75,0007,441320
Type G-GC · 3 × 350 kcmil8882 × 1/0 (266)6952.412.6868.16,75010,046394
Type G-GC · 3 × 500 kcmil1,2212 × 2/0 (323)6952.413.0377.08,90013,245487
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Ampacity based on 90 °C conductor temperature at 40 °C ambient in free air (single cable) per ICEA S-75-381.
  • 3 × 3 AWG (between 4 AWG and 2 AWG) is also available on request.

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 408 mm
Minimum bending radius
204 mm
Min. drum core diameter
≈ 408 mm
Cable weight on drum
220.2 kg
Outer diameter
34.0 mm
Indicative only: based on the datasheet outer diameter and 6 × 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 spark test of phase & ground-check cores100 % high-voltage AC spark test before cablingEvery core
Conductor & pilot DC resistance + AC high-voltage testVerified on all 3 phase cores, 2 grounds and 1 ground-check pilot per ICEA S-75-381Every shipping length
Sample tests
Vertical flame resistance testSelf-extinguishing per MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 / CSA FT4Production batch
Laser diameter & sheath concentricityMinimum wall thickness and nominal OD verificationEvery drum

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58CE · LVDRoHS · REACH

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX · TYPE G-GC · 2000V · 90C · 3/C [size] · EPR/CPE · ICEA S-75-381 · FT4
Delivery form
Export seaworthy fumigated wooden drums matched to cable bend radius
Lengths
Custom cut-to-length reels per machine circuit schedule
Certificate
EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate with every drum
Quote response
Engineering specification and quote within 2 business hours

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFType G-GC 2 kV Portable Mining Power Cable – technical datasheet12 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXType G-GC spec data (Excel)All 12 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
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.

What is the difference between Type G-GC and Type G portable power cable?
Type G-GC includes three phase conductors, two split grounding conductors, and one insulated yellow ground-check (GC) pilot conductor for continuous ground-loop monitoring between the power centre and mobile machine. Standard Type G omits the ground-check pilot and distributes grounding conductors in the interstices.
When should I step up from Type G-GC to Type SHD-GC?
Type G-GC is an unshielded 2,000 V cable. Step up to Type SHD-GC when the circuit voltage exceeds 2,000 V (5 kV to 25 kV) or when mine regulations and fault-protection schemes at 2 kV require individual metallic braid/tape shielding over each phase core.
How are the grounding and ground-check conductors sized in Type G-GC?
The two green-insulated or bare tinned copper grounding conductors sit in two of the outer interstices and together provide at least 50 % of the cross-sectional area of one phase conductor (from 2 × 10 AWG up to 2 × 2/0 AWG). The third interstice holds the yellow-insulated ground-check conductor (10 AWG, 8 AWG or 6 AWG).
What minimum bending radius applies to Type G-GC trailing cables?
Per ICEA S-75-381 Part 6 Table 6-1, unshielded Type G-GC cables up to 2.00 in (50.8 mm) overall diameter (3 × 8 AWG through 3 × 3/0 AWG) require a minimum bending radius of 6 × OD. Sizes over 2.00 in OD (3 × 4/0 AWG through 3 × 500 kcmil) require 8 × OD.
Can Type G-GC be used in wet underground or surface mining locations?
Yes. Both the 90 °C EPR phase insulation and the two-layer reinforced thermoset CPE outer jacket are rated for 90 °C wet or dry operation, oil and chemical exposure, sunlight, and severe rock abrasion in surface and underground mines.

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