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Medium-voltage power cablesICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 582–15 kV FeederEPR/CPE & XLPE/PVC

Type MP-GC Mine Power Feeder Cable (2–15 kV)Shielded 3-core stationary mine power feeder cable with 2 grounds and 1 pilot, 2–15 kV

Medium-voltage stationary mine power feeder cable to ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 with Class B copper conductors, copper-tape shielded cores, two uninsulated grounds and an 8 AWG ground-check pilot for mine shafts, boreholes, tunnels and substations.

EMC screen
Outdoor & humid
Flame-retardant
Water-resistant
Order designation
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG
Nominal OD
43.7 mm
Nominal OD (in)
1.72 in
Mass ≈
4,478 kg/km
Ampacity (40 °C)
243 A
All sizes (11)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
2 to 15 kV
2, 5, 8 & 15 kV feeder classes
Core arrangement
3P + 2G + 1GC
3 shielded + 2 ground + 1 GC
Size range
6 AWG–500 kcmil
Class B (7, 19 or 37 strands)
Max. conductor T
+90 °C
EPR or XLPE · 130 °C overload
Min. operating T
−40 °C
EPR/CPE (−25 °C XLPE/PVC)
Min. bend radius
12 × OD
Fixed feeder installation

Typical values for this cable type, based on ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 Part 5 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is Type MP-GC right for your machine?

ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 medium-voltage (5 kV to 25 kV) Mine Power Feeder cable with copper tape/wire shield, ground conductors and ground-check pilot.

Mine roadway & tunnel wall hangers

Suitable

Primary duty — MV distribution along underground mine entries, slopes and tunnel walls.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Direct burial, ducts, aerial messenger suspension and substation interconnects.

Free-hanging vertical run

Suitable

Borehole and vertical mine-shaft power drops when supported by wire-mesh grips/clamps.

Trailing & towing

Not suitable

Stationary/semi-permanent feeder with copper tape shield — do not drag behind mobile excavators.

Use Type SHD-GC Trailing

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Rigid/Class B conductor and tape shield will fatigue immediately on reeling drums.

Use Type SHD-GC Trailing
Typical machinesMine main power feedersBorehole & shaft dropsUnderground load centresTunnel & slope distributionPrep plants & concentratorsPit substation interconnects

Construction

Layer by layer

Three compact or concentric-lay Class B copper phase conductors with extruded semiconductive screens and helically lapped copper tape shields are cabled with two bare copper grounds in contact with the shields and one yellow 8 AWG ground-check conductor.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Phase conductors (3)Annealed bare or tinned copper, Class B compact/concentric stranding (7, 19 or 37 wires)ASTM B3 / ASTM B8
2Conductor screenExtruded thermoset semiconductive layer over phase conductorICEA S-75-381 Part 5
3Phase insulation90 °C EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) or tree-retardant XLPE0.090 in (5 kV), 0.115 in (8 kV), 0.175 in (15 kV)
4Insulation screenExtruded strip-type thermoset semiconductive insulation shieldICEA S-75-381 Part 5
5Metallic phase shieldHelically applied annealed copper tape (overlapped) with phase identification tapeICEA S-75-381 Part 5
6Grounding conductors (2)Two uninsulated concentric-lay copper grounding conductors (10 AWG to 4/0 AWG) in two interstices contacting the copper shieldsFault return path
7Ground-check pilot (1)One yellow EPR or XLPE insulated copper conductor (8 AWG) in third intersticeContinuity monitoring
8Assembly binder tapeReinforcing binder tape over cabled core assembly and polypropylene fillersCore roundness
9Outer jacketHeavy-duty flame-retardant black thermoset CPE (with EPR) or black PVC (with XLPE)ICEA S-75-381 / MSHA / FT4

EPR / CPE · 2–15 kV

Thermoset EPR insulation with heavy-duty black CPE jacket (−40 to +90 °C) for greater flexibility and cold impact

XLPE / PVC · 5–15 kV

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation with flame-retardant black PVC jacket (−25 to +90 °C) for fixed tray/duct runs

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 Part 5. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage classes
2 kV, 5 kV, 8 kV & 15 kV (100 % insulation level)
Ampacity range
93 to 536 A (90 °C conductor, 40 °C ambient in free air)
Phase shielding
Extruded semiconductive conductor & insulation screens + helically applied copper tape shield
Grounding conductors
Two uninsulated concentric-lay bare or tinned copper grounds (10 AWG to 4/0 AWG) in two outer interstices
Ground-check pilot
One yellow EPR/PP or XLPE/PVC insulated copper conductor (8 AWG) in third interstice

Thermal

Max. continuous conductor temp.
+90 °C (EPR or XLPE, dry / wet)
Min. operating temperature
−40 °C (EPR/CPE construction); −25 °C (XLPE/PVC construction)
Emergency overload temperature
+130 °C
Short-circuit temperature
+250 °C

Mechanical

Min. installation bend radius
12 × OD (fixed / stationary feeder installation)
Phase conductor stranding
Compact or concentric-lay stranded annealed bare/tinned copper, Class B (7, 19 or 37 strands)
Installation duty
Stationary feeder distribution (aerial messenger, borehole, shaft, duct, tray or direct burial) — not for reeling/dragging

Resistance

Flame retardance
MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 flame test; UL 1072 / CSA C22.2 No. 96 FT4
Chemical, oil & moisture
90 °C wet/dry rated; heavy-duty CPE or PVC jacket resists mine water, oil, acids and alkalis
Sunlight & weather
UV-stabilised black CPE or PVC outer jacket for exposed surface tray and aerial runs

Reference standards

Construction standard
ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 Part 5; ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC 74
Conductor standard
ASTM B3 / ASTM B8 (Class B concentric or compact copper)
Safety & flame
MSHA 30 CFR Part 7; UL 1072 (MV-90); CSA C22.2 No. 96

Identification

Phase identification
Colour-coded phase tape under metallic shield (Black, White, Red) or numbered
Ground & ground-check
Grounds: 2 × bare copper · Ground-check: 1 × Yellow insulated 8 AWG
Insulation / jacket systems
EPR / Black CPE (2–15 kV) or XLPE / Black PVC (5–15 kV)

Sizes

11 standard sizes from 6 AWG to 500 kcmil (5 kV 100 % wall baseline)

Nominal dimensions for 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 5 kV 100 %-level insulation (applies to EPR/CPE and XLPE/PVC); 8 kV (0.115 in) and 15 kV (0.175 in) supplied to order.

Sizes & dimensions · 5 kV baseline
Power cores
3 × AWG/kcmil		Phase
strands		Grounds (2)
AWG/kcmil		Pilot (GC)
AWG		Insulation
in		Insulation
mm		Jacket
in		Jacket
mm		Nominal OD
in		Nominal OD
mm		Weight ≈
lb/kft		Mass ≈
kg/km		Ampacity
A (40 °C)		Enquiry
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 6 AWG72 × 1080.0902.30.1102.81.3033.01,0601,57793
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 4 AWG72 × 880.0902.30.1102.81.4135.81,4412,144122
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2 AWG72 × 680.0902.30.1102.81.4737.31,8272,718159
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 1 AWG192 × 580.0902.30.1102.81.5439.12,1683,226184
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG192 × 480.0902.30.1102.81.6341.42,6023,871211
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG192 × 380.0902.30.1102.81.7243.73,0104,478243
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG192 × 280.0902.30.1403.61.8948.03,2654,859279
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG192 × 180.0902.30.1403.62.0151.04,1906,234321
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 250 kcmil372 × 1/080.0902.30.1403.62.1053.34,8257,179355
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 350 kcmil372 × 2/080.0902.30.1403.62.3158.76,0629,019435
Type MP-GC 5 kV · 3 × 500 kcmil372 × 4/080.0902.30.1403.62.5965.88,42712,538536
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Published table dimensions reflect 0.090 in (2.3 mm) nominal insulation thickness (ICEA S-75-381 5 kV 100 % insulation level, also used for 2/5 kV dual-rated feeders).
  • For 8 kV (100 % level = 0.115 in / 2.9 mm insulation) and 15 kV (100 % level = 0.175 in / 4.4 mm insulation), request project-specific dimensional drawings.

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
High-voltage AC withstand & partial discharge test100 % routine AC voltage and corona/PD test per ICEA S-75-381 Part 5Every shipping length
Phase, ground & ground-check DC resistanceVerified on all 3 phase cores, 2 grounds and 8 AWG pilotEvery shipping length
Sample tests
Vertical tray flame testSelf-extinguishing per MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 / UL 1072 / CSA FT4Production batch
Dimensional & concentricity inspectionInsulation and jacket wall thickness 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 MP-GC · 5000V · 90C · 3/C [size] · EPR/CPE · ICEA S-75-381 · FT4
Delivery form
Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden or steel drums sized to 12 × OD minimum bend radius
Lengths
Custom continuous feeder lengths for shafts, boreholes and main entries
Certificate
EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate with HV & PD test results
Quote response
Engineering specification and quote within 2 business hours

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFType MP-GC Mine Power Feeder Cable (2–15 kV) – technical datasheet11 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXType MP-GC spec data (Excel)All 11 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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Can Type MP-GC be used as a trailing or reeling cable on mobile mining equipment?
No. Type MP-GC uses Class B concentric or compact stranded copper conductors (7, 19 or 37 wires) and helically applied copper tape shields intended for fixed feeder installations. For mobile machinery subject to dragging or reeling, specify Type SHD-GC (rope-lay 133–1,221 strand copper with flexible braid shields).
Should I choose the EPR/CPE or XLPE/PVC construction of Type MP-GC?
Choose EPR/CPE when the feeder route involves tight underground bends, cold ambient installation down to −40 °C, or heavier mechanical impact. Choose XLPE/PVC for standard stationary cable tray, conduit, or aerial feeder runs down to −25 °C where a rigid dielectric and PVC jacket are preferred.
How are the grounding and ground-check conductors arranged in Type MP-GC?
Two uninsulated concentric-lay copper grounding conductors (sized from 10 AWG up to 4/0 AWG) are laid in two of the outer core interstices in direct contact with the copper tape phase shields. The third interstice contains an 8 AWG yellow-insulated ground-check conductor for pilot continuity monitoring.
What minimum bending radius applies during Type MP-GC feeder installation?
Per ICEA S-75-381 Part 6 Table 6-1, shielded Type MP-GC mine power feeder cables require a minimum bending radius of 12 × overall cable diameter (OD) during pulling and fixed training to prevent bucking or opening of the metallic copper tape phase shields.
Why does the dimensional table list 0.090 in (2.3 mm) insulation thickness?
In ICEA S-75-381 Part 5, 0.090 in (90 mils / 2.3 mm) is the standard 100 %-level insulation wall for 5,000 V Type MP-GC (which is also widely used as a dual-rated 2 kV / 5 kV feeder). Higher voltage classes use thicker insulation walls: 0.115 in (2.9 mm) at 8 kV and 0.175 in (4.4 mm) at 15 kV.

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