General flexible rubber & portable power cords110 V Mine LightingASTM B174 Class KXLPO + TPU · MSHA
Underground Lighting Cable (110 V · 18–10 AWG)110 V Class K flexible XLPO/TPU underground mine illumination & luminaire cable
Flexible 110 V underground mine lighting cable with ASTM B174 Class K copper conductors (18–10 AWG, 2–9C), +90 °C non-chlorinated XLPO core insulation, optional copper braid shield and an MSHA TPU outer jacket.
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
110 V
Mine illumination systems
Conductor sizes
18–10 AWG
5 gauge steps
Core counts
2 to 9 cores
40 standard constructions
Conductor class
Class K (B174)
Extra-flexible copper
Max. conductor T
+90 °C
Non-chlorinated XLPO
Min. bend radius
6 × OD
8 × OD if braid-shielded
Typical values for this cable type, based on ASTM B174 Class K · MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 / 75.1719 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
Is Underground Lighting 110 V right for your machine?
Heavy-duty flame-retardant elastomer underground mine roadway lighting and festoon luminaire cable for tunnel arches, drifts and wash plants.
Mine roadway & tunnel wall hangers
Suitable
Primary duty — daisy-chained roadway luminaire strings hung from mine roof bolts and steel arches.
Fixed installation
Suitable
Permanent or semi-permanent tunnel, gallery and shaft-station lighting circuits.
Immersion & wet locations
Suitable
Polychloroprene/elastomer jacket withstands dripping mine water, humidity and stone dust.
Motorised monospiral reel
Not suitable
Roadway lighting cable — not engineered for motorised crane or machine reels.
Typical machinesLongwall face luminaire stringsContinuous miner & bolter lightingHaulageway & belt-drift LED trunksRefuge alternative & portal lightingShaft-sinking & tunnel work lightsMobile crusher & feeder task lighting
Construction
Layer by layer
Two to nine ASTM B174 Class K extra-flexible copper conductors are insulated with chemically cross-linked, non-chlorinated flame-retardant polyolefin (XLPO), planetary cabled, optionally enclosed by a full copper braid shield, and jacketed in extra-tough MSHA flame-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#
Layer
Material & reference
1
Lighting conductors (2 to 9)
Extra-flexible bunch-stranded annealed copper per ASTM B174 (Class K), 18 AWG to 10 AWGASTM B174 Class K
2
Core insulation
Chemically cross-linked, non-chlorinated, flame-retardant polyolefin (XLPO, +90 °C rated)Halogen-free thermoset
3
Core assembly & separator
Short-lay planetary cabled insulated cores with low-friction binder tapeFlex-life optimization
4
Optional copper braid shield
Full copper wire braid shield over core assembly (optional by order)Crush & EMI protection
5
Outer jacket
Extra-tough flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), black standard or high-visibility orange optionalMSHA 30 CFR Part 7
Standard Unshielded TPU (Black or Orange)
2 to 9 Class K XLPO cores under a heavy-duty black or high-visibility orange TPU jacket (40 standard sizes)
Full Copper Braid Shielded Option
Adds an overall copper wire braid shield beneath the TPU sheath for extra radial crush protection and EMI screening
Technical data
Ratings & operating limits
Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on ASTM B174 Class K · MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 / 75.1719. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.
Electrical
Rated voltage
110 V AC/DC (underground mine illumination, machine lighting and low-voltage auxiliary feeders)
Conductor size range
18 AWG, 16 AWG, 14 AWG, 12 AWG and 10 AWG (2 to 9 conductors per size)
Optional EMI/crush shield
Optional full copper braid shield over core assembly for mechanical crush and EMI protection
6 × OD (unshielded) · 8 × OD (with optional copper braid shield)
Conductor stranding
Class K extra-flexible bunch-stranded annealed copper per ASTM B174
Outer jacket material
Extra-tough thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) jacket for cut, tear and rock-impact resistance
Resistance
Flame retardance
MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 flame resistance (embossed MSHA marking)
Abrasion, cut & crush
Heavy-duty TPU outer sheath resists roof-bolt hangars, coal-face rock fall and luminaire relocation
Water, oil & emulsion
Resistant to mine water, hydraulic roof-support emulsions, diesel mist and mineral oils
Reference standards
Conductor standard
ASTM B174 Class K extra-flexible copper
Mine safety compliance
MSHA flame-resistant acceptance · 30 CFR 75.1719 underground illumination systems
Manufacturing tolerance
±5 % on nominal outside diameter
Identification
Core identification
Colour-coded and/or number-printed XLPO insulated cores for daisy-chain luminaire wiring
Outer jacket colour
Black TPU standard · High-visibility orange TPU optional
Sizes
40 standard constructions · 18 AWG to 10 AWG (2 to 9 conductors, 110 V)
Filter by AWG size to compare nominal insulation diameter, overall diameter and cable weight for 2C through 9C lighting cables.
All 40 constructions · 18–10 AWG (2C–9C)
Designation Cores × AWG
Cores No.
Insul. Ø in
Insul. Ø mm
Nominal OD in
Nominal OD mm
Weight ≈ lb/kft
Mass ≈ kg/km
Enquiry
18 AWG (2C–9C)
Mine Lighting 110 V · 2 × 18 AWG
2
0.115
2.92
0.440
11.2
87
129
Mine Lighting 110 V · 3 × 18 AWG
3
0.115
2.92
0.460
11.7
100
149
Mine Lighting 110 V · 4 × 18 AWG
4
0.115
2.92
0.488
12.4
116
173
Mine Lighting 110 V · 5 × 18 AWG
5
0.115
2.92
0.520
13.2
135
201
Mine Lighting 110 V · 6 × 18 AWG
6
0.115
2.92
0.560
14.2
156
232
Mine Lighting 110 V · 7 × 18 AWG
7
0.115
2.92
0.560
14.2
163
243
Mine Lighting 110 V · 8 × 18 AWG
8
0.115
2.92
0.640
16.3
198
295
Mine Lighting 110 V · 9 × 18 AWG
9
0.115
2.92
0.660
16.8
215
320
16 AWG (2C–9C)
Mine Lighting 110 V · 2 × 16 AWG
2
0.125
3.18
0.460
11.7
106
158
Mine Lighting 110 V · 3 × 16 AWG
3
0.125
3.18
0.480
12.2
114
170
Mine Lighting 110 V · 4 × 16 AWG
4
0.125
3.18
0.512
13.0
134
199
Mine Lighting 110 V · 5 × 16 AWG
5
0.125
3.18
0.550
14.0
158
235
Mine Lighting 110 V · 6 × 16 AWG
6
0.125
3.18
0.590
15.0
183
272
Mine Lighting 110 V · 7 × 16 AWG
7
0.125
3.18
0.590
15.0
191
284
Mine Lighting 110 V · 8 × 16 AWG
8
0.125
3.18
0.670
17.0
225
335
Mine Lighting 110 V · 9 × 16 AWG
9
0.125
3.18
0.690
17.5
247
368
14 AWG (2C–9C)
Mine Lighting 110 V · 2 × 14 AWG
2
0.140
3.56
0.490
12.4
119
177
Mine Lighting 110 V · 3 × 14 AWG
3
0.140
3.56
0.510
13.0
138
205
Mine Lighting 110 V · 4 × 14 AWG
4
0.140
3.56
0.550
14.0
166
247
Mine Lighting 110 V · 5 × 14 AWG
5
0.140
3.56
0.588
14.9
195
290
Mine Lighting 110 V · 6 × 14 AWG
6
0.140
3.56
0.630
16.0
225
335
Mine Lighting 110 V · 7 × 14 AWG
7
0.140
3.56
0.630
16.0
238
354
Mine Lighting 110 V · 8 × 14 AWG
8
0.140
3.56
0.720
18.3
278
414
Mine Lighting 110 V · 9 × 14 AWG
9
0.140
3.56
0.755
19.2
302
449
12 AWG (2C–9C)
Mine Lighting 110 V · 2 × 12 AWG
2
0.160
4.06
0.526
13.4
148
220
Mine Lighting 110 V · 3 × 12 AWG
3
0.160
4.06
0.555
14.1
177
263
Mine Lighting 110 V · 4 × 12 AWG
4
0.160
4.06
0.596
15.1
213
317
Mine Lighting 110 V · 5 × 12 AWG
5
0.160
4.06
0.642
16.3
254
378
Mine Lighting 110 V · 6 × 12 AWG
6
0.160
4.06
0.690
17.5
297
442
Mine Lighting 110 V · 7 × 12 AWG
7
0.160
4.06
0.690
17.5
316
470
Mine Lighting 110 V · 8 × 12 AWG
8
0.160
4.06
0.770
19.6
388
577
Mine Lighting 110 V · 9 × 12 AWG
9
0.160
4.06
0.815
20.7
426
634
10 AWG (2C–9C)
Mine Lighting 110 V · 2 × 10 AWG
2
0.180
4.57
0.570
14.5
186
277
Mine Lighting 110 V · 3 × 10 AWG
3
0.180
4.57
0.598
15.2
226
336
Mine Lighting 110 V · 4 × 10 AWG
4
0.180
4.57
0.645
16.4
276
411
Mine Lighting 110 V · 5 × 10 AWG
5
0.180
4.57
0.698
17.7
331
493
Mine Lighting 110 V · 6 × 10 AWG
6
0.180
4.57
0.750
19.0
401
597
Mine Lighting 110 V · 7 × 10 AWG
7
0.180
4.57
0.750
19.0
462
688
Mine Lighting 110 V · 8 × 10 AWG
8
0.180
4.57
0.835
21.2
519
772
Mine Lighting 110 V · 9 × 10 AWG
9
0.180
4.57
0.875
22.2
626
932
Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
All 40 constructions use ASTM B174 Class K extra-flexible copper conductors with chemically cross-linked non-chlorinated polyolefin (XLPO) core insulation and a heavy-duty TPU outer jacket.
Optional full copper braid shield and high-visibility orange TPU jacket available across all 2C to 9C sizes.
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 170 mm
Minimum bending radius
85 mm
Min. drum core diameter
≈ 170 mm
Cable weight on drum
26.3 kg
Outer diameter
14.1 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.
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
In-line spark & AC dielectric withstand test
100 % spark test on XLPO core insulation and routine dielectric test for 110 V mine lighting service
Every shipping length
Conductor continuity & DC resistance test
Verified on all 2 to 9 ASTM B174 Class K copper conductors
Every shipping length
Sample tests
MSHA flame resistance test
Self-extinguishing per MSHA 30 CFR Part 7 flame resistance criteria
Production batch
Inspection certificate
Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.
Product approvals
110 V Mine LightingCE · LVDRoHS · REACH
Company certificates
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC
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How does the 110 V Underground Lighting Cable differ from the 50 V Longwall Signal Cable?
While both share ASTM B174 Class K copper conductors, +90 °C non-chlorinated XLPO core insulation and an extra-tough TPU jacket across 18–10 AWG (2–9C), Underground Lighting Cable is rated and dielectric-tested for 110 V mine illumination circuits (such as 30 CFR 75.1719 longwall and machine lighting systems) rather than 50 V signal loops.
Why are multi-core (up to 9C) constructions used in underground mine lighting?
Multi-core constructions allow mines to run switched lighting banks, alternating phase/neutral circuits, ground conductors, pilot interlock loops and emergency backup luminaire feeds inside a single rugged TPU jacket between explosion-proof luminaire enclosures.
Can this cable be ordered with a high-visibility orange jacket or copper braid shield?
Yes. High-visibility orange TPU is available for overhead haulageway and longwall lighting strings where visual recognition prevents equipment snags, and an optional full copper braid shield adds radial crush protection.
Which AWG gauge is most common for longwall and roadway LED luminaire strings?
14 AWG and 12 AWG (3C to 5C) are standard for machine-mounted and roof-support luminaire daisy chains, while 10 AWG is used on longer gate-road and belt-drift lighting trunks to minimize voltage drop.
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