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Mining trailing & reeling cablesICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 582–25 kV ShieldedMSHA Flame

Type SHD-GC Shielded Mining Trailing Cable (2–25 kV)Shielded 3-core trailing & reeling cable with 2 grounds and 1 pilot, 2 to 25 kV

Extra-heavy-duty shielded portable power cable to ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 with tinned copper composite phase shields, two interstitial grounds and one ground-check pilot for electric mining shovels, draglines, drills and continuous miners.

EMC screen

Outdoor & humid

Oil-resistant

Flame-retardant

Preview size

Order designation: SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG
Nominal OD: 55.9 mm
Nominal OD (in): 2.20 in
Mass ≈: 5,655 kg/km
Ampacity (40 °C): 243 A

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 2 to 25 kV
Core arrangement: 3P + 2G + 1GC
Size range: 6 AWG–500 kcmil
Max. conductor T: +90 °C
Min. operating T: −40 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD

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 SHD-GC right for your machine?

Type SHD-GC is the flagship North American shielded trailing and reeling cable for high-capacity surface and underground mining machinery from 2 kV through 25 kV.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

Primary trailing cable for electric rope shovels, walking draglines, blasthole drills, longwall shearers and mobile substations.

Motorised monospiral reel

Suitable

Suitable for mobile cable reels on shovels, drills and shuttle cars when drum diameter meets 8 × OD (≤ 5 kV) or 12 × OD (8–25 kV).

Cylindrical / multi-layer drum

With conditions

Multi-layer winding on cylindrical reels requires ICEA S-75-381 ampacity derating factors to prevent thermal build-up.

Ask engineering

Fixed installation

With conditions

Used for flexible jumper drops at pit substations; specify Type MP-GC for stationary borehole, shaft or duct feeders.

Type MP-GC mine power feeder

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

90 °C wet/dry EPR insulation and extra-heavy-duty CPE jacket withstand wet benches, mud, slurry and mine dewatering duty.

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 machinesElectric rope shovelsWalking draglinesRotary blasthole drillsLongwall & continuous minersMobile pit substationsDredges & quarry plant

Construction

Layer by layer

Each of the three phase conductors is individually screened with semiconductive layers and a tinned-copper/textile composite braid shield, then cabled with two bare grounding conductors in direct contact with the shields and one yellow insulated ground-check pilot.

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Phase conductors (3)	Rope-lay stranded annealed tinned copper (133 to 1,221 strands)ASTM B172 / ASTM B33
2	Conductor shield	Extruded semiconductive elastomer and/or semiconductive tape over phase conductorICEA S-75-381 stress control
3	Phase insulation	90 °C EPR (ethylene propylene rubber), 0.070 to 0.260 in (1.8 to 6.6 mm) by voltage classICEA S-75-381 Part 3
4	Insulation shield	Extruded or taped semiconductive layer over phase insulationRadial field control
5	Metallic phase shield	Tinned copper wire and nylon/polyester composite braid (≥ 60 % coverage) with phase colour tracersICEA S-75-381 Part 3
6	Grounding conductors (2)	Two uninsulated rope-lay tinned copper grounds in two outer interstices contacting the phase shields10 AWG to 4/0 AWG each
7	Ground-check pilot (1)	One yellow EPR/PP-insulated tinned copper ground-check conductor (10, 8 or 6 AWG) in third intersticePilot continuity monitoring
8	Reinforcing binder	Open-weave synthetic reinforcing cord embedded between inner and outer jacket layersAnti-tear & torsion reinforcement
9	Outer jacket	Two-layer extra-heavy-duty thermoset CPE (chlorinated polyethylene), 3.9 to 7.5 mm wallICEA S-75-381 / MSHA

2 kV & 5 kV classes

6 AWG to 500 kcmil — 1.8–3.0 mm EPR wall, for continuous miners, loaders, drills and 4.16 kV shovels

8 kV, 15 kV & 25 kV classes

4 AWG to 500 kcmil (8 kV) and 2/1 AWG to 4/0 AWG (15/25 kV) — 3.8–6.6 mm EPR wall for MV pit shovels & draglines

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 classes: 2,000 V · 5,000 V · 8,000 V · 15,000 V · 25,000 V (100 % insulation level)
Ampacity range: 93 to 536 A (90 °C conductor, 40 °C ambient in free air)
Phase shielding: Semiconductive conductor & insulation screens + tinned copper / textile composite braid shield (≥ 60 % coverage)
Grounding conductors: Two uninsulated rope-lay tinned copper grounds in two outer interstices (in direct contact with phase shields)
Ground-check pilot: One yellow EPR/PP-insulated tinned copper pilot (10, 8 or 6 AWG) in third interstice

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: 8 × OD (2–5 kV); 12 × OD (8–25 kV) per ICEA S-75-381
Phase conductor stranding: Rope-lay stranded annealed tinned copper (133 to 1,221 strands)
Jacket reinforcement: Two-layer extra-heavy-duty thermoset CPE jacket with open-weave reinforcing cord

Resistance

Flame retardance: MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 flame test; CSA C22.2 No. 96 FT1 / FT4
Abrasion, cut & crush: Extra-heavy-duty CPE sheath (3.9 to 7.5 mm radial wall) for open-pit haul roads and benches
Oil, water & sunlight: 90 °C wet/dry rated; oil, chemical, ozone and UV sunlight resistant

Reference standards

Construction standard: ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 (Tables 3-9 to 3-13)
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 identification: Coloured tracer yarns in the metallic braid shield or phase tape (Black, White, Red)
Ground & ground-check: Grounds: 2 × uninsulated tinned copper · Ground-check: 1 × Yellow EPR/PP
Outer jacket: Black extra-heavy-duty thermoset CPE (high-visibility yellow/orange or TPU on request)

Sizes

45 sizes across 5 voltage classes (2 kV, 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV & 25 kV)

Filter by voltage class. Dimensions and 40 °C ambient free-air ampacities per ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 and TEBAOFLEX datasheet.

Sizes & dimensions · 2–25 kV
Voltage · size	Phase strands	Grounds / GC AWG/kcmil	Insulation in	Insulation mm	Jacket in	Jacket mm	Nominal OD in	Nominal OD mm	Weight ≈ lb/kft	Mass ≈ kg/km	Ampacity A (40 °C)
SHD-GC 2 kV · 6 AWG–500 kcmil
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 6 AWG	133	2×10 / 1×10	0.070	1.8	0.155	3.9	1.29	32.8	1,069	1,590	93
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 4 AWG	259	2×8 / 1×10	0.070	1.8	0.155	3.9	1.40	35.6	1,295	1,927	122
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 2 AWG	259	2×6 / 1×10	0.070	1.8	0.170	4.3	1.59	40.4	1,778	2,645	159
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 1 AWG	259	2×5 / 1×8	0.080	2.0	0.190	4.8	1.76	44.7	2,163	3,218	184
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG	266	2×4 / 1×8	0.080	2.0	0.190	4.8	1.86	47.2	2,508	3,731	211
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG	323	2×3 / 1×8	0.080	2.0	0.205	5.2	2.00	50.8	3,001	4,465	243
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG	418	2×2 / 1×8	0.080	2.0	0.205	5.2	2.13	54.1	3,470	5,163	279
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG	532	2×1 / 1×8	0.080	2.0	0.220	5.6	2.31	58.7	4,192	6,237	321
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 250 kcmil	627	2×1/0 / 1×6	0.095	2.4	0.220	5.6	2.51	63.8	5,213	7,756	355
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 350 kcmil	888	2×2/0 / 1×6	0.095	2.4	0.235	6.0	2.81	71.4	6,824	10,153	435
SHD-GC 2 kV · 3 × 500 kcmil	1,221	2×4/0 / 1×6	0.095	2.4	0.265	6.7	3.19	81.0	9,014	13,411	536
SHD-GC 5 kV · 6 AWG–500 kcmil
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 6 AWG	133	2×10 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.185	4.7	1.56	39.6	1,560	2,322	93
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 4 AWG	259	2×8 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.185	4.7	1.68	42.7	1,895	2,820	122
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2 AWG	259	2×6 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.205	5.2	1.87	47.5	2,445	3,639	159
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 1 AWG	259	2×5 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.205	5.2	1.95	49.5	2,800	4,167	184
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG	266	2×4 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.220	5.6	2.08	52.8	3,230	4,807	211
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG	329	2×3 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.220	5.6	2.20	55.9	3,800	5,655	243
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG	418	2×2 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.235	6.0	2.36	59.9	4,475	6,660	279
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG	532	2×1 / 1×8	0.110	2.8	0.235	6.0	2.50	63.5	5,265	7,835	321
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 250 kcmil	627	2×1/0 / 1×6	0.120	3.0	0.250	6.4	2.69	68.3	6,105	9,085	355
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 300 kcmil	741	2×1/0 / 1×6	0.120	3.0	0.250	6.4	2.81	71.4	6,875	10,231	398
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 350 kcmil	888	2×2/0 / 1×6	0.120	3.0	0.265	6.7	2.95	74.9	7,795	11,600	435
SHD-GC 5 kV · 3 × 500 kcmil	1,221	2×4/0 / 1×6	0.120	3.0	0.280	7.1	3.31	84.1	10,415	15,499	536
SHD-GC 8 kV · 4 AWG–500 kcmil
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 4 AWG	259	2×8 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.205	5.2	1.94	49.3	2,308	3,435	122
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 2 AWG	259	2×6 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.220	5.6	2.12	53.8	2,920	4,345	159
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 1 AWG	329	2×5 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.220	5.6	2.21	56.1	3,292	4,899	184
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG	259	2×4 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.220	5.6	2.32	58.9	3,675	5,469	211
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG	329	2×3 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.235	6.0	2.46	62.5	4,304	6,405	243
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG	413	2×2 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.250	6.4	2.62	66.5	5,200	7,738	279
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG	532	2×1 / 1×8	0.150	3.8	0.250	6.4	2.75	69.8	5,840	8,691	321
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 250 kcmil	608	2×1/0 / 1×6	0.150	3.8	0.250	6.4	2.89	73.4	6,774	10,081	355
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 300 kcmil	741	2×1/0 / 1×6	0.150	3.8	0.265	6.7	3.04	77.2	7,423	11,047	398
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 350 kcmil	888	2×2/0 / 1×6	0.150	3.8	0.280	7.1	3.21	81.3	8,543	12,713	435
SHD-GC 8 kV · 3 × 500 kcmil	1,221	2×4/0 / 1×6	0.150	3.8	0.295	7.5	3.56	90.4	11,260	16,757	536
SHD-GC 15 kV · 2 AWG–4/0 AWG
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 2 AWG	259	2×6 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.235	6.0	2.41	61.2	3,145	4,679	164
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 1 AWG	259	2×5 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.235	6.0	2.52	64.0	3,567	5,307	187
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG	266	2×4 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.250	6.4	2.64	67.0	3,976	5,916	215
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG	323	2×3 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.250	6.4	2.73	69.3	4,526	6,734	246
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG	418	2×2 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.265	6.7	2.90	73.7	5,231	7,783	283
SHD-GC 15 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG	532	2×1 / 1×8	0.210	5.3	0.265	6.7	3.05	77.5	6,033	8,976	325
SHD-GC 25 kV · 1 AWG–4/0 AWG
SHD-GC 25 kV · 3 × 1 AWG	259	2×5 / 1×8	0.260	6.6	0.265	6.7	2.95	74.9	5,290	7,872	191
SHD-GC 25 kV · 3 × 1/0 AWG	259	2×4 / 1×8	0.260	6.6	0.265	6.7	3.05	77.5	5,800	8,631	218
SHD-GC 25 kV · 3 × 2/0 AWG	329	2×3 / 1×8	0.260	6.6	0.280	7.1	3.20	81.3	6,515	9,695	249
SHD-GC 25 kV · 3 × 3/0 AWG	413	2×2 / 1×8	0.260	6.6	0.280	7.1	3.33	84.6	7,215	10,737	286
SHD-GC 25 kV · 3 × 4/0 AWG	532	2×1 / 1×8	0.260	6.6	0.295	7.5	3.50	88.9	8,250	12,277	327

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.
Grounds / GC column lists 2 × uninsulated tinned copper grounding conductors and 1 × yellow insulated ground-check pilot conductor.

Reel check

Will it fit your machine?

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

Cable sizeDrum core diameter (mm)

Cable length on drum (m)

Enter your drum core diameterMinimum for this size is about 894 mm

Minimum bending radius: 447 mm
Min. drum core diameter: ≈ 894 mm
Cable weight on drum: 565.5 kg
Outer diameter: 55.9 mm

Indicative only: based on the datasheet outer diameter and 8 × 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.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
High-voltage AC & partial discharge test	100 % routine AC withstand and corona/PD extinction per ICEA S-75-381	Every shipping length
Phase, ground & pilot DC resistance + shield continuity	Verified on all 3 phase cores, 3 metallic shields, 2 grounds and 1 GC pilot	Every shipping length
Sample tests
Vertical flame resistance test	Self-extinguishing per MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 / CSA FT1 & FT4	Production batch
Laser diameter & sheath thickness inspection	Minimum jacket wall and nominal OD verification	Every 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 SHD-GC · [2000V–25000V] · 90C · 3/C [size] · EPR/CPE · ICEA S-75-381

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden or steel reels sized to MV bending radius
Lengths: Custom continuous pit lengths per shovel, dragline or drill circuit
Certificate: EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate with HV & PD test report per reel
Quote response: Engineering specification and quote within 2 business hours

Technical documents

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PDFType SHD-GC Shielded Mining Trailing Cable (2–25 kV) – technical datasheet45 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXType SHD-GC spec data (Excel)All 45 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

FAQ

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Why does Type SHD-GC use individual composite braid shields over each phase core?

In medium-voltage trailing service (and high-fault-current 2 kV circuits), the semiconductive screens and tinned-copper/textile composite braid confine the electric field radially within each phase core, equalize surface stress during flexing, and ensure any phase insulation fault immediately contacts the grounded shield and interstitial grounding conductors.

How do the two uninsulated grounding conductors work with the phase shields?

Unlike Type G-GC where the grounds may carry green insulation, Type SHD-GC places two bare rope-lay tinned copper grounding conductors in two of the outer interstices in continuous physical contact with the three tinned-copper phase shields, providing a low-impedance fault-return path along the entire cable length.

What minimum bending radius is required for Type SHD-GC on reels and sheaves?

Per ICEA S-75-381 Part 6 Table 6-1, shielded portable power cables rated up to 5,000 V require a minimum bending radius of 8 × OD, while cables rated above 5,000 V (8 kV, 15 kV and 25 kV) require at least 12 × OD to protect the semiconductive screens and composite braid shields during flexing.

What is the difference between Type SHD-GC and Type MP-GC?

Type SHD-GC uses extra-flexible rope-lay tinned copper conductors (133 to 1,221 strands), flexible composite braid shields, and a thick two-layer reinforced CPE jacket built for repeated dragging and reeling on mobile mining equipment. Type MP-GC uses stiffer concentric/compact copper (7 to 37 strands) and tape shields for stationary feeder installations.

Can Type SHD-GC be supplied with high-visibility or polyurethane (TPU) jackets?

Standard Type SHD-GC is supplied with a black extra-heavy-duty thermoset CPE jacket. High-visibility yellow, orange or red CPE jackets as well as extra-cut-resistant TPU jackets for extreme rock benches can be manufactured to order.

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Type SHD-GC Shielded Mining Trailing Cable (2–25 kV)Shielded 3-core trailing & reeling cable with 2 grounds and 1 pilot, 2 to 25 kV

Trailing & towing

Motorised monospiral reel

Cylindrical / multi-layer drum

Fixed installation

Immersion & wet locations

Free-hanging vertical run

2 kV & 5 kV classes

8 kV, 15 kV & 25 kV classes

Electrical

Thermal

Mechanical

Resistance

Reference standards

Identification

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Inspection certificate

Product approvals

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