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ICEA/NEMA MSHA 2000 V symmetrical bare-ground mining VFD cable ICEA S-75-381 / MSHA2000 V 3 Bare Grounds+GCBraid-Under-Foil EMC

TYPE VFD-BGC 2000 V MSHA Symmetrical Mining VFD CableTYPE VFD-BGC 2000 V MSHA-approved symmetrical mining VFD cable per ICEA S-75-381, with 3 rope-lay tinned copper EPR phases, central extensible ground-check (GC), 3 bare symmetrical grounds under a tinned copper braid + foil shield and 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

Configuration

Order designation: TYPE VFD-BGC 2 kV 3×2/0 AWG + 3×5G + 16GC
Outer Ø ≈: 48.0 mm
Net weight ≈: 4,210 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 40.2 kN
Core / stranding: 329-wire tinned Cu

All sizes (3)

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

Rated voltage: 2000 V
Operating temp.: -40 to +90 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 3×4 AWG–500 MCM
Outer protection: Lead-Cured CPE
Standard: ICEA S-75-381

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 TYPE VFD-BGC 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.

Festoon & line chain

Not suitable

Not optimized for high-speed overhead crane C-track festoon loops; select a dedicated festoon cable.

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

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: TYPE VFD-BGC (ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC 58 / MSHA) featuring phase conductors (3×2/0 awg), central extensible gc (16 awg) and two-layer lead-cured cpe jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG)	329-strand rope-lay tinned copper with Black, White & Red 90 °C EPR
2	Central Extensible GC (16 AWG)	Tinned copper center conductor with yellow high-strength polypropylene
3	Three Bare Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG)	Uninsulated flexible tinned copper grounds in intimate contact with shield
4	Braid-Under-Foil Composite Shield	Flexible tinned copper braid applied underneath aluminum/polymeric tape
5	Two-Layer Lead-Cured CPE Jacket	Reinforced heavy-duty two-layer black EHD CPE thermoset outer jacket

TYPE VFD-BGC — Standard Mining Execution

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

TYPE VFD-BGC — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

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

TYPE VFD-BGC — 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) — 329-strand rope-lay tinned copper with Black, White & Red 90 °C EPR
Primary dielectric / buffering: Central Extensible GC (16 AWG) — Tinned copper center conductor with yellow high-strength polypropylene

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: Two-Layer Lead-Cured CPE Jacket — Reinforced heavy-duty two-layer black EHD CPE thermoset outer jacket
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: TYPE VFD-BGC
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black mining outer sheath
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard TYPE VFD-BGC 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 designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
TYPE VFD-BGC Construction Schedule (-40 to +90 °C)
TYPE VFD-BGC 2 kV 3×2 AWG + 3×6G + 16GC	3×2 AWG + 3×6 Bare G + 16 GC	259-wire tinned Cu	39.4	2,580	20.1	315
TYPE VFD-BGC 2 kV 3×2/0 AWG + 3×5G + 16GC	3×2/0 AWG + 3×5 Bare G + 16 GC	329-wire tinned Cu	48.0	4,210	40.2	385
TYPE VFD-BGC 2 kV 3×4/0 AWG + 3×3G + 16GC	3×4/0 AWG + 3×3 Bare G + 16 GC	532-wire tinned Cu	55.8	6,190	64.0	445

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.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3×2 AWG + 3×6 Bare G + 16 GC	0.55	2000 V (159 A)	-40 to +90 °C
3×2/0 AWG + 3×5 Bare G + 16 GC	0.27	2000 V (243 A)	-40 to +90 °C
3×4/0 AWG + 3×3 Bare G + 16 GC	0.17	2000 V (321 A)	-40 to +90 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage Spark/AC dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

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
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 tolerances	Every 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 length	Every 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 °C	Type 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 TYPE VFD-BGC 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

PDFTYPE VFD-BGC 2000 V MSHA Symmetrical Mining VFD Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXTYPE VFD-BGC spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define TYPE VFD-BGC (TYPE VFD-BGC 2000 V MSHA Symmetrical Mining VFD Cable)?

TYPE VFD-BGC (TYPE VFD-BGC 2000 V MSHA Symmetrical 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 5-layer construction comprises Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG), Central Extensible GC (16 AWG) and Two-Layer Lead-Cured CPE Jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for TYPE VFD-BGC?

The minimum bending radius for TYPE VFD-BGC 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 TYPE VFD-BGC arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Phase Conductors (3×2/0 AWG) (329-strand rope-lay tinned copper with Black, White & Red 90 °C EPR); (02) Central Extensible GC (16 AWG) (Tinned copper center conductor with yellow high-strength polypropylene); (03) Three Bare Symmetrical Grounds (3×5 AWG) (Uninsulated flexible tinned copper grounds in intimate contact with shield); (04) Braid-Under-Foil Composite Shield (Flexible tinned copper braid applied underneath aluminum/polymeric tape); (05) Two-Layer Lead-Cured CPE Jacket (Reinforced heavy-duty two-layer black EHD CPE thermoset outer jacket).

What factory test certificates are supplied with TYPE VFD-BGC?

Every production drum of TYPE VFD-BGC 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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