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MAIN OFFICE and FACTORY
Nicoll and Conner Sts. NEW HAVEN 4, CONN.
NSW YORK 17, N. Y. Room 2123, Lincoln Bldg.
60 East 42nd St.
CLEVELAND 21, OHIO 2000 Warrensville Center Road
BURLINGAME. CAUP 6 Guiftard Road
DETROIT 21, MICH.
CHICAGO 24, IU.
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8830 West McNichois Road
4534 West Madison St.
LOS ANGELES 5, CAL. 4020 W. Third St.
ST. LOUIS 21, MO. Lambert--St. Louis Municipal Airport
PITTSBURGH 19, PA. 2520 Koppers Bldg.
Warehouses: Chicago, 111. - Burlingame, California
Monu/aciured in Canada by Phillips Electrical Company Limited, Brockville, Ontario
Manufacturod in Australia by Cablos Makers Australia Pty. Ltd., Liverpool, N.S.W. Auttralio.
ROCKBESTOS WIRE & CABLE CO.
Division of Cerr oe Pasco Corporation NEW HAVEN 4, CONNECTICUT
RBB 03031
RETURNABLE REEL DATA
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REEL DIMENSIONS -- INCHES
l Flange (A) ........................................................................................ 42 48 48 60 66
66
_2
Traverse (T) ....................................................................................... 12 15 24 32
36 36
><'
Drum (B) ...........................................................................................I 24
: 24
24 ; 32 ; 2
40 AO
A.4
Max. Width (W) ......................................................................... I8f ; 21** . 30 Vz
-so'-'
-iO1-'-.
45
A5
45
Vol. Cu. Ft............................................................................................, 19.1 _ 29-0 . 40.6
34.4
'02
114 135
135
Approx.ft I-- AllWood ............................................................! 150 ; 84 ' 250 j 500
650
-co
320
height L ' f-- Wood-Steel Drum .........................
{ 185 j
2"5 500 550
550
'90
320
Cable Diam., laches
.300 .320 .340 -360 .380
8080 7190 6300 5670 4990
Recommended Maximum Capacity-- Feet Per Red i
10714 9938
.400 .420 .440 .460
. 1w/
.300 550 .600 .650 -700
.750 .800 .850 .900 .950
1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15
1.20 1.25 1.30
1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55
1.60 1.65 1.70 1.75
max4.vk;m-capac/.tv-- FOR SOLID CONDUCTOR ..... WfcEXDED-CftBtfi......
Ncqin*'
1. Clearance (X) meets IPCEA Standards oo .300" diameter and over.
2. Use max. dia. of cable to determine reel size.
3- All capacities shown in this table meet a recommended drum diameter (B) equal to 14 times the cable diameter. For all leaded and solid conductor AVA cables, the recommended drum diameters (B) are 18 times die cable diameter--see above solid line.
4. All reels with leaded cables (30" flange and larger) to be wood lagged. Lagging adds the following to reel weight:
Size Seel
Wgt, of Lagging
Lbs.
Size Reel
Wgt of `Tfi*
4530 4100 VM<
S883 8129 "117
I
3170
2890 2410 1980 1680 1450
1300 1120 976 891 777
716 629 582 543
6133
5670 4691 3910 3360 2840
2490 2170 191Q 1760 1560
1380 1280 1140 1060
9070 7500 6260 5380 4540
3980 3470 3060 2810 2490
2210 2050 1820 1700
9610
8490 7250 6440 5730 5090
4730 4224 3770 3540
477 946 1510 445 888 1420 418 841 1350
394 747 1190 345 706 1130 326 672 1070 308 594 949 292 565 905
278 141 864 262 516 825 231 456 728
Cable Diamn laches 1.80 1.85 1.90 2.00 2.10 2.20
2.30 2.40 2.50 2.60
2.70 2.80 2.90 3-00
3180 2990 2690
2540 2400 2160 2050 1950
1760 1670 1600 1530
1370 1320 1270 1090 1010 938
9810 8300 7460 6700
6000 5360 5190 4630
4110 3990 3530
3440 3020 2950 2570 2510
2460 2120 2080 2040
1740 1710 1680 1390 1350 1100
9590 7800 6940 6130
5680 5100 4560 4250
3810 3550 3200
3020 2840 2570 2420 2300
2190 1970 1880 1800
1710 1530 1480 1360 1260 1090
1010 941 880 762
714 671
8370
7540 6790 6310 5710
5170 4850 4400
4150 3770 3580 3400 3070
2930 2630 2540 2430
2360 2110 2030 1870 1630 1520
1420 1230 1160 1090
1030 894
$980 7950 7220 642f
5740 5270 4730 4380
3950 3670 3440
3120 2920 2750 2490 2360
2230 2120 1920 1830
1740 1660 1590 1380 1260 1170
1080 941 874 818
764 718 625 588
42x12 48x13 48x24
80 90 101
60x32
66x32 66x36 72x36
210 240 270 300
80
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BARE COPPER WIRE DATA
P
ALL OATA TO ASTM B-2SB RESISTANCE {BUREAU OF STANDARDS)
te
Size AVG
4/0 ' 3/0 ' 2/0 | 1/0
I! 2. 3; 4i
5j 61 ?
9 to 11 12
13 14 15 16 0
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
Diaa. laches
Circular Mils
.460 .410
'365 .325 .289
.258 .229 .204
\ ! 1
i !
.182 .162 .144 .128
.114 .102 .091 .081
.072 .064 .057 .051
.045 .040 .036 .032
.028 .025 .0226 .020
.0179 .0159 .0142 .0126
.0113 .010 .0089 ... .0080-S9L--
.0071 fES"
.006*453?* .0056 .0050
.0045 .0040 .0035 .0031
211.600 167.800 133.100 105.600
83.690 66.360 52.620 41.740
33.090 26.240 20.820 19.510
13.090 10.380 8.230 6.530
5.180 4.no 3.260 2.580
2.050 1.620 1.290 1.020
812 640 511 404
320 253 202 159
128 100 79.2 64.0
50.4 39.7 31.4 25.0
20.2 16.0 12.2 9.61
LBS/I000'
640.5 507.9 402.8 319.5
253-3 200.9 159.3 126.4
100.2 79.46 65.02 49.98
39.63 31.43 24.92 19.77
15.68 12.43 9.858 7.818
6.200 4.917 3.899 3.092
2.452 1.945 1.542 1.223
.9699 .7692 .6100 .4837
.3836 .3042 .2413 .1913
.1517 .1203 .09542 .07568
.06001 .04759 .03774 .02993
FT/IB
1.561 1.968 2.482 3.130
3-947 4.977 6.276 7.914
9.980 12.58 15.87 20.01
25.23 31.82 40.12 , 50.59
63.80 80.44 101.4 127.9
161.3 203.4 256.5 323.4
407.8 514.2 648.4 817.7
1031. 1300. 1639. 2067.
2607. 3287. 4145. 5227.
6591. 8310. 10480. 13210.
16660. 21010. 26500. 33410.
OHMS/1000' 20C(68F)
.04901 .06180 .07793 .09827
.1239 -1563 .1970 .2485
.3133 .3951 .4982 .6282
.7921 .9989 1.260 1.588
2.003 2.525 3.184 4.016
5.064 6.385 8.051 10.15
12.80 16.14 20.36 25.67
32.37 40.81 51.47 64.90
81.83 103.2 130.1 164.1
206.9 260.9 329.0 414.8
523.1 659.6 831.8 1049.
Size AWG
4/0 3/0 2/0 1/0
1 2 3 4
5 6
8
9 10 ll 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
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CURRENT RATING CORRECTION FACTORS FOR VARIOUS GROUPINGS OF CABLES OR CONDUITS
(I. P. C. E. A. PUBLICATION No. P-29-226)
These tables list correction factors for the specific groupings of conduits and cables and are applied to current ratings determined by the NEC Tables on pages 70 and ~L.
Simply multiply the current rating bv the correction factors for the specific groupings of conduits or cables.
Number of Conduits Horizontally
Vertically i 2 3 4 5 6
For Cables in Conduit--Values of K 2 34
i.00 0.92 0.85 0.82 0.80 0.79
^,
0.87 0.81 0.73 0.76 0.75
u.vi. 0.84 0.78 0.74 ' 0.72 0.71
* .,
U.OA 0.81 0.76 - 0.73 0.71 0.70
5
0.87 0.80 0.75 0.72 0.70 0.69
6
0.86 0.79 0.74 0.72 0.70 0.68
Number of Cables Horizontally
Vertically 1 2 3 4 5 6
For Cables in Air--Values of K 1 234
1.00 0.89 0.80 0.77 0.75 0.74
0.93 0.83 0.76 0.72 0.70 0.69
0.87 0.79 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.64
0.84 0.76 0.70 0.67 0.65 0.63
5
0.83 0.75 0.69 0.66 0.64 0.62
6
0.82 0.74 0.68 0.65 0.63 0.61
Non--Tine comctioo factors apply only when tbe spacing bwwtto cable or conduit surfaces is ooc greater than cable oc conduit dimeter, or lest thin ouequafter of cable or conduit diameter.
Minimum Bunding Radii for Rockbestos Wires and Cabins
This catalog shows many "standard" and "special" Rockbestos wires and cables and be cause both construction and diameter determine the Bending Radius, information on any specific wire or cable will be furnished on request.
78
RBB 03028
7? RBB 03027
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PERMISSIBLE CIRCUIT LENGTH FOR ONE VOLT DROP--100% POWER FACTOR
3 Single Conductor 600 Volt Type AVA Cables in Iron Conduit Carrying Rated Current at 30C, 40C, 50C, 60C and 70C Ambient Temperature
(MAXIMUM COPPER TEMPERATURE 110G
Cond. Size AWG or
MCM
Resistance Ohms per 1000'
AC AC AC 60C 75C 110C
Reactance Ohms
per 1000' at 60 cycles
Spacing OD + 107c
Iren Conduit
Circuit Length Single Phase for One Voir Drop (One Wire) 30C Ambient 40C Ambient 50C Ambient 60C Ambient 70C Ambient Rated Circuit Rated Circuit Rated Circuit Rated Circuit Rated Circuit Current Length Current Length Current Length Current Length Current Length Amperes Feet Ampere? Feet Amperes feet Amperes Feet Amperes Feet
14 12 10 8
6 5 4 3
2 1 1/0 2/0
3/0 4/0 250 300
350 400 500 600
700 750 800 1000
2.980 1.880 1.180
.742
.466 .370 .293 .233
.187 .147 .118 .0945
.0760 .0608 .0518 .0437
.0378 .0338 .0277 .0237
.0208 .0197 .0187 .0158
3.130 1.970 1.238
.780
3.480 2.190 1.376
.866
0570 0530 0497 0465
.490 .388 .308 .244
.544
.432 .342 .272
0432 0419 0407 0392
.197 .155 .124 .0995
.219 .172 .138 .110
0382 0376 0548 0533
.0798 .0638 .0545 .0459
.0888 .0710 .0605 .0510
0517 0504
0513 0505
.0397 .0335 .0291 .0249
.0442 .0395 .0323 .0277
0497 0488 0476 0466
.0218 ..0242
0439
.020:
Sj- 0436
.0197* .0l64g
0453 lr- 0446
30 9.5 >5 13.0 45 16.0 60 19.0
28 10.5 33 14.0 42 17.0 36 20.0
26 11.0 30 13.0 39 18.5 52 22.0
24 12.0 28 16.5 36 20.0 47 24.0
i 21 4
25 5
32 *
43
13.5 18.5 22.5 27.0
80 22.5
75 24.0
70 26.0
95 24.5
89 26.0 83 28.0
105 28.0
99 30.0
91 32.0
120
31.0
113
33.0
103
35.5
63 28.5 75 31.0 83 35.5 95 39.0
37 32.0 68 34.5 73 39.5 83 43.5
135
34.0
127
36.0 118 39.0 107 43.0
96 48.'
160
36.0
130
38.0 139 41.5 127 45.5
114
50
190 38.0 178 40.5 163 43.5 150 48.0 133 53. >
213
42.0
202
44.5 187 48.0 170 33.0 - 153
39.0
245
46.0
230
49.0
213
53.0 194
58.0
174
65.0
275
51.0
258
54.5 239
58.5 217 65.0
195
72.0
315
52.5 296
56.0
274
60.0
249
66.5
224
74.0
345 57.0 324 60.3 300 65.0 272 72.0 244 80.0
390 58.0 366 61.5 339 66.5 308 73.5 277 82.0
420 60.5 395 64.5 366 69.% 331 76.5 298 85.0
470
66.0
442
70.0 40? 76.0 371
83.5
333
93.0
525
69.0
493
73.0
457
79.0
415
87.5
372
97.0
560
74.0
326
78.3
48T : 854)
443
94.0
397 104.0
580
73.0
345
80.0 507- 86J> 458 95.0 412 106.0
600 76.3 564 81.5 522 88.0 474 97.0 426 108.0
680
80.0
640
85.0 392 92.0 538 101.0 483 112.0
All circuit length* and voltage drop* coiculotad an bails nodanct to increased 50% on Sim #1/0 and larger duo to iron conduit
Circuit lengths in abovo tablo bmod on 110C copper temperature*
PERMISSIBLE CIRCUIT LENGTHS CALCULATION OF VOLTAGE DROP
USE OF TABLE AND GRAPHS
Example 1--To find permissible circuit length for a z4 AWG lighting feeder, 5 wire single phase, to carry 100 am peres at 30C ambient and not to exceed 1 percent voltage atop: 120 volts x 1% = 1.2 volts, permissible drop. Refer to graph for 30C ambient. Find the intersection of 100 amperes and =4 AWG. From this point move horizontally to the left and read a drop of 3.15 volts for 100 feet of conductor.
x 100 -- 38 feet permissible circuit length.
Example 2--For the same circuit length, voltage and load as in Example 1 find the required conductor size for 50C am bient: From the graph on page 77 for 50C ambient note that dr 3 AWG is tne smallest cable that C2n carry 100 am peres at 50C. From the intersection of 100 amperes and #3 AWG move horizontally to the left. The voltage drop for this combination of load and conductor size is 2.70 volts per
100 feet
x 100 = 44 feet. Therefore, #3 AWG is
2.70
^
satisfactory for this requirement
FOR OTHER THAN RATED LOADS
The table on page 76 shows permissible circuit lengths for rated load only. An approximation may be made for other currents by multiplying by the ratio of the currents. For more accurate results the graph should be used.
FOR OTHER THAN 100% POWER FACTOR
Table--page 76--Divide "the circuit length from the table by the factor given in the POWER FACTOR CORREC TION TABLE for llO^C. Conductor temperature tor the desired power factor.
Graphs--Locate the intersection of load amperes and con ductor size. Note approximate conductor temperature. At the left read volts drop. Multiply the volts drop by the POWER FACTOR CORRECTION factor for the indicated conductor temperature. Where necessary interpolate the factor between temperatures listed or use factor for next lower temperature below that read from graph.
Example 3--To find proper conductor size for 325 foot
power circuit 440 volt 3 phase, 325 amperes, 80% power
factor, 3CC ambient, voltage drop not to exceed 3%: Per
missible voltage drop is 440 x .03 = 13.2 volts phase to
phase. From graph for 30C ambient note that 300-MCM
is smallest conductor that can carry 325 amperes. From in
tersection of 325 amperes and 300 MCM read 1.62 volts
drop per 100 feet of conductor at 100% power factor. Con
ductor will be operating at approximately 95C From the
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION TABLE for 80% power
factor, interpolate the factor for 95C = 1.41. The voltage
drop at 80% power factor would be: 1.62 x 1.41 x 3.25
(number of hundred feet of circuit) x 1.73 (since this is a
3 phase circuit) = 12.84 volts. This is less than the 13.2
volts drop phase to phase permitted; therefore, 300 MCM
meets the requirements of the circuit.
.
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POWER FACTOR CORRECTION FACTORS (Based on Conductor Temperatures)
Conductor Size AWG
or MCM
14 12 10 8 6
5 4 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 300 1000
90% Power Factor
60C
.91 .91 92 . .92 .94 ~ .95 i .96 .97 .99 1.02 1.10 1.14 1.20 1.26 1.32 1.39 1.46 1.52 1.63 1.76 1.87 1.96 2.13
75C 91 .91 .91
991.01 1.10 1.14 1.18 1.25 1.30 1-37 1.43 1.49 1.60 1.72 1.82 1.90 2.07
1I0C
.91 .91 .91 .92 .94 .95 .95 .96 .98 1.00 1.07 142 1.16 1.21 1.28 1.34 1.40 1.45 1.55 1.65 1.74 1.83 1.98
80% Power Factor
70% Power Factor
60C
Conductor Temperature
75C U0C 60C
75C
U0C
.81 .81 .81 .72 .72 .72
.81 .82 .83
.31 .82 .83
.81 .72 .82 73 .83 .74
.72 .73 .74
.72 .73 .74
.85 .85 .85 .77 .77 .76
.87 .87 .86 .79 .78 .77
.88 .90
.88 90
.87 .81 .89 83
.30 .82
.79 .81
.93 .95
.92 .95
.91 .85 .93 .38
.84 .87
83 .86
1.08 1.06
1.04 1.03
1.02
.99
1.14 M2 1.09 1.10 1.08 1.04
1.20 1.19 1.15 149 1.16 142 1.30 1.28 1.22 1.30 1.27 1.20 1.38 1.35 1.31 1.38 1.55 1.30 1.48 1.44 1-39 1.51 1.47 1.40 .
1.57 1.53 1.47 1.61 1.57 1.50 ' 1.65 1.61 1.54 1.71 1.66 1.58 1.82 1.76 1.69 1.90 1.84 1.74 1.98 1.93 1.81 2.10 2.03 1.90
2.13 2.07 1.93 2.27 2.20 2.04 2.26 248 2.04 2.42 2.33 2.17 2.50 2.42 2.25 2.70 2.61 2.42
60% Power Factor
60C
.61 .62 .63 .64 .67 .69 -71 .74 .77 .81 .97 1.05 145 1.26 1.37 1.51 1.63 1.74 t.95 2.18 2.38 2.54 2.87
75C
.61 .62 .63 .64 .67 .69 .71 .73 .76 .79 .95 1.03 1.12 1.24 1.33 1.47 1.58 1.68 1.38 2.10 2.30 2.44 2.76
110C
.61 .62 .63 .64 .66 .68 .69 .72 .74 .77 .92 .98 1.06 147 1.28 1-39 1.50 1.59 1.78 1.94 241 2.26 2.54
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CONDUIT SIZE TABLES I
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6
TABLE EL
Cable Size
Cable Diam. Inches
(0
18 16 U 12
10 S 6 5
4
3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
250 3Q0 350 400
450 500 550 600
650 700 750 800
850 900 950 1000
1250 1500 1750 2000
.270 .285 -300 .320
.340 .370 .420 .440
.470 .495 .560 .6^.0
.660 .705 .760 .815
.945 1.000 1.050 1.095
1.140 1.180 1.265 1.300
1.340 1.375 1.405 1.440
1.470 1.500 1.530 1.560
1.770 1.890 2.005 2.110
LEAD SHEATHED
A.V.C. POWER CABLE TABLE CL
LEAD SHEATHED A.V.C. LIGHTING WIRE
No. Cables in Conduit 1 > 3 4
Cable Size
Cable Diam. Inches
No. Cables in Conduit
Minimum Size of Conduit
1,2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4 3/4
2 i 1 I 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2
1 1/2 1 1/2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2
2 2 2 1/2
2 1/2 3 3 3
3/4 5/4 3/4 1
1 l 1 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/4 I 1/4 I 1/2 1 1/2
2 2
2 2 1/2
2 1/2 3 3 3
3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2
3 1/2 3 1/2 4 4
4 4 4 4 1/2
5 5 6 6
3/4 3/4 1
1 1 I 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2
-*
2 2 1/2 2 1/2
3 3 3 3
3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 4
4 4 4 4
4 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2
5 6 6 6
l 1 t 1
1 1/4 1 1/4 t 1/4 1 1/2
1 1/2 1 1/2 2 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3
3 3 1/2 3 1/2 4
4 4 4 1/2 4 1/2
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
5 5 5 6
6
_
Minimum Size of Conduit
18 .245 16 .255 14 .270 12 .285
1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 1/2 3/4 3/4 1
1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1/2 3/4 3/4 1
10 .310 8 355 6 .400 5 .420
1/2 3/4 1
1
1/2 1
1
I 1/4
1/2 1
1 1/4
1 1/4
1/2 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4
4 .440 3 .465
2 .495 i .573
1/2 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 3/4 1 1/4 l 1/4 l 1/2 3/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 3/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 2
;/c .610 1 2/0 .650 1 3/0 .695 1 4/0 .745 1
1 1/2 2 2 2
2 2
2
2
2
2 1/2
2 1/2 2 1/2
COMBINATIONS OF CONDUCTORS
TABLE NO. 3 NEC Nr Cent Area el Conduit er TvWnf
Conductors (not lead covered)....
Lead-Covered conductors ............
For rewiring existing raceways for increased load where it is im
practicable to increase die size of the raceway due to structural conditions...........................
Number of Conductors
Over 12 344
53 31
43 40 40
55 30 40 38 35
60 40 50 50 50
MAXIMUM CABLE DIAMETERS FOR PERMISSIBLE CONDUIT FILL
Conduit Size
Inches
1/2 3/4 1
l 1/2
2 1/2 3
3 1/2 4 4 1/2
5 6
NOT LEAD COVERED
No. Cables per Conduit 1 23
4
.450
JtZ 1.000
1.170 1.505 1.795 2.232
2.585 2.930 3.281
3.675 4.415
.243 .323 .412 .543
.634 .814 972 1.206
1.398 1.585 1.776
1.987 2-390
.234 -311 .396 .523
.610 .783 .935 1.161
1.345 1.524 1.706
1.910 2.296
.195 .260 .331 .437
.510 .654 .781 .969
1.123 1.273 1.425
1.596 1.920
LEAD COVERED No. Cables per Conduit 1 23
4
.458 .609 .776 1.025
1.195 1.535 1.832 2.275
2.635 2.985 3.345
3.745 4.500
.239 .318 .405 .535
.624 .801 .956 1.187
1.375 1.559 1.745
1.955 2.350
.225 .300 .382 .505
.588 .755 .902 1.120
1.295 1.470 1.646
1.843 2.215
.190 .253 .322 .426
.496 .637 .761 .945
1.094 1.240 1.389
1.555 1.870
REWIRING No. Cables per Conduit 1 23 4
.479 .636 .811 1.070
1.248 1.602 1.913 2.375
2.750 3-118 3.490
3.910 4.700
.276 .367 .468 .618
.721 .925 1.105 1.371
1:588 1.800 2.015
2.257 2.715
.252 .335 .427 .564
.658 .844 1.008 1.251
1.450 1.643 1.840
2.060 2.480
.218 .290
.489
.570 .731 .873 1.084
1.235 1.423 1.593
1.784 2.145
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CONDUIT SIZE TABLES
Percent Occupancy Allowed by NEC. (For Rewiring see page 73)
Cable Size
18 16 14 12
10 8 6 5
4
3 2
1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
Cable Size
18 16 14 12
10 8 6 5
4 3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
250 300 350 400
450 500 550 600
650 700 750 800
850 900 950 1000
1250 1500 1750 2000
TABLE C 600 VOLT A.V.C. LIGHTING WIRE
Cable Diaro. Icches
.220 .235 .245 .265
.285 .310 .385 .405
.425 .450 .480 .540
.573 .615 .660 .710
1
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4
3/4 1 1 1
j 2i 3
1/2 1/2 5/4 3/4
3/4 3/4 1 1
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4
- 1 /-
1 1/2 2
2
1/2
3.4 3/4 5/4
5/4 3/4 1 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2
21 1/2 2 2
Number of Cables in Conduit j 4j sj 6
Minimum Size of Conduit
54 5-4 5/4 1
1 1 1 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 >
*>
2 2 1/2 2 1/2
3/4 l l 1
1 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2
1 1/2 1 1/2 2 2
i
2 1/2 2 1/2 3
1 1 1
1
l 1/4 l 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2
22 22 1/2
i/2 5 1/2
3
3
i -____________ 8
1 l l 1 1/4 l 1/4 l 1/4 1 1/2
2 1/2
1
3
3
!i . 1 1.4 . 1 l, A 1 11/4
; i t/4 ' 1 1/2
j> 12 I 2 1/2 ! 2 1/2
I3 i3 i 3 1/2
TABLE E 600 VOLT A.V.C POWER CABLE
Cable Diam.
Inches
. 1
* 3
Number of Crfbles in Conduit 4 56
7
Minimum Size of Conduit
.235 1/2 .250 1/2
.265 1/2 .285 1/2
.310
.350
.405 .430
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
.455 .480 .515 .585
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
.625 .670
.720
.780
1 1
1
l 1/4
.875 .930 .985 1.030
1.075 1.115 1.165 1.205
1 1/4 1 1/4 ' i/A ^ prti/2
4 Ira in *5-1/2 tTl 1/2
2
1.240
1.275 1.310 1.345
2 2 2 2
1.375
1.405 1.435
1.465
2 2
2
2
1.640
1.765 1.880
1.985
2 1/2 2 1/2
3 3
1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4
3/4 1 1 1 1/4
l 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2
1 1/2 2 2 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3
3 3 3 3
3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2
3 1/2 4 4 4
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
3/4 l 1 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 l 1/2
2 2 2 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3
3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2
3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2
4 4 4 4
4 1/2 5 5 6
3/4 3/4 1 1
1 1 1/4 1 1/4 I 1/4
1 1/2 1 1/2 2 2
2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2
3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2
3 1/2 3 1/2 4 4
4 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
6 6 6
--
1 1 1 1
l 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2
1 1/2 2 2 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3
3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 4
4 4 4 1/2 4 1/2
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
5 5 6 6
6_
--
--
1 1 1 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 2
2 2 2 2 1/2
2 1/2 3 3 3
3 1/2 4 4 4
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
5 5 6 6
6 6 6 6
_
--
--
--
l 1 1 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2
2 2 2 1/2 2 1/2
3 3 3 3 1/2
4 4 4 1/2 4 1/2
4 1/2 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
6 6 6
--
--
--
1 1/4 1 1/4 I 1/4 1 1/4
1 1/2 l 1/2 2 2
2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3
3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2
4 4 1/2 4 1/2 5
5 5 6 6
6 6 6 6
--
--
--
--
1 !4 1 14 l 14
1 l4 1 I2 2
2 2 1/2
1/2 3
J
,3 ! ' J 1/2
i 3 1/2
9
1 1/4 1 1/.' 1 1. I 1/
1 1/2 2 2 2
2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2 4
4 1/2 4 1/2 5 5
6 -^6
6 6
6 6
--
--
-- --
--
--
--~
73 RBB 03022
T i.
NEC CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES
3 - SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLES IN CONDUIT
WITH CORRECTION FACTORS APPLIED FOR 40C, 55C and 80C AMBIENT
TABLE OF CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 30C--B6F
I
I
TABLE OF CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 40C--104f
Size
AWG
CM
14 12 10 S 6 4 3
I 0 00 000 0000
-
! 4107 i 6530 10380 16510
25250 41740 52640 66370
83690 105500 133100 167800
211600 250C0C jOOOOO 350000
400000 500000 600000 700000
750000 800000 1000000
AVA
30 35 45 60
80 105 120 135
160 190 215 245
275 315 345 390
420 470 525 560
580 600 680
Type
R RH
15 15 20 20 30 30 40 45
55 65 '0 85 80 100 95 115
110 130 125 150 145 175 165 200
195 230 215 255 240 285 260 310
280 335 320 380 355 420 385 460
400 475 410 490 455 545
V
25 30 40 50
70 90 105 120
140 155 185 210
235
dOv 325
360 405 455 490
500 515 585
Size
AWG
CM
14 12 10 8
6 4 3 2
1 0 00 000
0000
4101 6530 10380 16510
25250 41740 52640 66370
83690 105500 133100 167800
211600 250000 3C2QC0 350000
400000 500000 600000 700000
750000 800000 1000000
AVA
23 33 42 56
75 99 113 127
150 179 202 230
259 296 324 367
395 442 494 526
545 564 639
Type
R
i: 16 25 33
45 57 66 78
90 103 119 135 160 176 197 213
230 262 291 316
328 336 373
RH
3 13 26 40
57 75 88 101
114 132 154 176
202 224 ><i
273
295 334 370 405
418 431 480
V
23
'6 45
31 95 108 126 140 167 189 212 243
293 324 365 410 441 450 464 527
TABLE OF CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 55C--131P i
TABLE OF CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES AMBIENT TEMPERATURE B0C--176f
t Size
Type
Size Type
AWG
CM
AVA
R
RH V
AWG
CM
AVA
R
RH V
14
4107
25
6 10 19
14
4107
18
8
12
6530
29
10 10380 37
8 16510 50
8 13 22 12 20 30 16 30 37
12
6530
21
10 10380 27
8
16510
37
S
9
9
12 15
I
6 25250 66
23 44 52
6 25250 49
o
9 21
4 41740 87 29 57 67
4 41740 64
27
i
3
52640
100
2
66370
112
33 67 78 39 77 89
3 52640 73
32
2
66370
82
36
1
83690
133
0 105500 158
00 133100 178
000 167800 203
45 ` 87
51 101 59 117 68 134
104
115 137
155
1 83690 98 0 105500 116 00 133100 131 ooo 167800 149
;2 S2 "l E
S2 " 5. *E
42 47 56
63
0000
211600 250000 300000 350000
228 261
286 324
80 154 174 88 171 200 98 191 222 107 208 241
0000
211600 250000 300000 350000
168 192 210 238
c *"
1 <
*f
e^ f *
71
81 90 98'
400000 500000
600000
700000
349 390 436
465
115 224 266
131 255 300 146 281 337
158 308 363
400000 500000 600000 700000
256 287
320 342
c 0
108
e
122 137
o 147
750000 800000 1000000
481 498 564
164 318 370 168 328 381 187 365 433
750000 800000 1000000
354
366 415
z
150 z 155
176
J
71 RBB 03021
ALLOWABLE CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITIES OF INSULATED COPPER CONDUCTORS IN AMPERES
{Based on Room Temperature of 30C. 86F)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE--TABLE 310-12
w,,* ranre than three conductor* in Raceway or Coble er Direct Surial
Size MCM
Rubber Type R Tvpe RW Type Rl) Type RUVC (14-2)
rh-Rw
Rubber
RUH i H-2) RH*w
Paoer
Thermo plastic Asbestos
Type TA SA
\ ar-Cam
See note 9
Thermo plastic
Tune ` AtbeStOJ R` 1 Var-Cam THevnivv. < Type AVB
Tvpe T
plastic ' MI Cable
Type TCP Type THW' rhH*
Asbestos Var-Cam
Type AVA Tvpe AVI
Impreg nated
Asbestps
TXV
(US} Typo AIA
Asbestos Type A l14-8)
Type AA
14 15 15 25 30 50 30 12 ?o 20 30 35 40 40
30 40 45 50 55
8 40
45
50 60
65
70
65 70 80 85 95
4 85 90 105 115 120
3 80 100 105 120 130 145 95 115 120 135 145 165
1 110 130 140 160 170 190
i/S 150 155
5M -><
1-15 175 185
165
200
210
245
265
283
0000
195
230
235
275
310
340
215 255 270 315 335
240 285 300 345 380
260 310 325 390 420
335
360
420
450
500 320 380 405 470 500
355 385 400 410 900 435
420 460
475 490 520
455 490 500 515 555
525 560 580 600
545 600 620 640
2.000
455 495
520 545 560
545 590 625 650 665
585 645 700
735 775
680 785 S4(i
730
CORRECTION FACTOR FOR ROOM TEMPERATURES OVER 30C. 6F.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE--TABLE 310-13
Single conductor in fra# Air
Size
AV* G .MCM
Rubber Type R Type RW
Rubber trS*
Thermo plastic
Asbestos
Type RU
RUH
Type RL"W < 14-2)
Tvpe
RH-RW See note 9
Type TA SA
Var-Cam Tvpe V
Asbestos Var-Cam
Tvpe
AVA
pee note 91 Tvnr
Vvr-ram AVL
Thermo- ! RH>C Tvpe AVB
plastic Thermo . Mj Cabie
Tvpe T I plastic ---- Typers' |Type TH^l RHH*
Impreg nated
Asbestos Tv p
: > Tvpe AIA
;>> Tvpe AA
Burning Tsr
14 12 10
8
6 4 3 2 l
1A
000 0000
250 300 350 400 500
600 700 750 800 900
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
20 25 40 55
80 105 120 140 165 193
260 300
340 375 420 455 515
575 630 655 680 730
780 890 980 1070 1155
20 25 40 65
95 125 145 170 195
230
310 360
405 445 505 545 620
690 755 785 815 870
935 1065 1175 1280 1385
30 40 55 70
100 135 155 180 210
245 285 330 385
425 480 530 575 660
740 815 845 880 940
1000 1130 1260 1370 1470
i9,
50 65 85
120 160 180 210 245 285 3 30 385 445
495 555 610 665 765 855 940 980 1020
1165
1450
1715
40 50 "0 90
125 170 195 225 265
505 33 > 410 475
530 590 655 710 815
910 1005 1045 1085
1240
H
55 5 100
135 180 210 240 280
325 > '0
510
30
55 ~0 100 130 150 n 205 235 -- J
370 410 460 510 555 630 710 780 310 845
965
1215
i405
CORRECTION FACTOR FOR ROOM TEMPERATURES OVER 30C. 86 F.
CF
40 104
.82
.38
.90
.94
.95
CF 40 104
.82
.88
.90 .94 .95
45 113
.71
.82
.85
.90
.92
50 122
.58
.75
.80
.87
.89
55 131
.41
.67
.74
.83
.86
45 113 50 122
55 131
.71 .58 .41
.82 .75 .67
.85 .90 .80 .87 .89 .74 .83 .36
60 140
75 167 80 176
.58 .67 .79 .83 .91 60 14( .35 .52 .71 .76 .87 70 151
.43 .66 .72 .86 75 167 .30 .61 -69 .84 80 176
.58 .67 .79 .83 .91 .35 .52 .71 .76
.43 .65 .72 .86
.30 .61 .69
90 194 100 212
.50 .61 .80 90 19' .51 .77 100 212
.50 ..o.
.61 .51
.80 ./ 1
120 248
.69 120 241
114400 228844 I
1
I
I
1
1 -.59 *114400 2284848' - 1 - 1 1 - '
1_____ __
The current-carrying capacities for iWe HHH conductors for wze* AWG 14, 12 and 10 shall be tbe same a* designated for Type RH conductors in thia Table.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NOTES TO TABLES
1. Explanation of Table*. for ixgfboiltis of Type lotter*, and for recognized !ii of conductor* for the venom ceedaetec Intolotlont, tee Section* 310-2 end 310-3. For initollation roeoiceioot*. tee Sectlee 310-1 through 310-7, and the various Article* of Ihlt Cede. For flexible cord* toe Tablet 400-9 and 400-11. 2. Application of Tcfciot. For open wiring on iniulator* and for concealed knob-and-lube work, the allowable current-carrying capocitiet of Tablet 310-13
ond 310-15 ihall be utod. For all other recognized wiring method*, the allow able current-carrying capocitiet of Tablet 310-12 and 310-14 ihall bo utod,
union othorwiio provided in thit Cede. 3. Aluminum Conductor*. For aluminum conductor*, the otlowable current carrying capacities shell be in accordance with Tablet 310-14 and 310-1S. 4. Sore Conductor*. Where bare conductor* are used with insulated conduc tor*, their allowable current-carrying capacity ihall be limited to that per mitted for the insulated conductor* of the same size. 5. Typo Ml Cable. The temperature limitation on which the current-carrying
capacities of Typo Ml coble ore bated, it determined by the insulating materiel* used in the end seal. Termination fittings incorporating unimpregnaled organic Insulating materials are limited to 83C. operation. 6. Ultimate Insulation Temperature- In no cate shall conductor* bo atiecietod togathor in tuch a way with rotpoet to tho kind of circuit, tho wiring method employed, or the number of conductor*, that tho limiting temperature
of the conductor* will bo exceeded. 7. Use of Conductor* With Higher Operating Temperature*. Whore the room
temperature is within 10 degree* C of tho maximum Allowable operating tem perature of tho insulation, it it desirable to use on insulation with a higher maximum olleweblo operating temperatures although insulation can bo utod in a room temperature approaching it* maximum allowable operating tgmpnraturn limit if tho current it reduced in accordance with the Correction Factor*
for different room temperature*. t. Mere Than Three Conductor* in a toeaway or Cable. Table* 310-13 ond 3t0-14 give the allowable current-carrying cepoclller for not more than three
conductor* in a raceway er cable. Whet* the number of conductor* in a
310-12 and 310-13)
.,
raceway er coble exceed* three, the olleweblo current-carrying capacity of
each conductor shell bo reduced at ihown in the following Tablet
Number of
For Cent of Value* In
ConductorsTobies 310-12 and 310-14
-
4 to 4 ... 7 to 24 2$ to 42
SO 70 60
43 and above Exception--When conductor* of different systems, os provided in Section 300-3.
ere instolled in o common roeewoy Ihe derating factor* shewn obeve apply to
ihe number of Fewer end Lighting (Article* 210, 21S, 220 ond 230) eon-
euerer* oniy.
.
..
.
9. Where Type XM-tW rubber insulated wire it used in wo locations Ihe
eileweble current-carrying capocitiet tholl bo that of Column 2 m Table*
310-12 through 310-15. Whera utod in dry location* the allowable currant
carrying capacities shell be that of Column 3 in Table* 310-12 through 310-15.
10. Overcuttent Protection. Where ihe standard ratings ond sorting* of evercurrent device* do net correspond with the rating* end setting* allowed
for conductor*, the next higher,ttonderd rating end setting may be used. 11. Neutral Conductor. A neutral conductor which carries only the unbal
anced current from other conductors, at in tho cose of normally balanced
circuit* of three er mere conductor*, shell not bo counted in determining
current-carrying capacities os provided for in Note 8.
...
In a 3-wire circuit consisting of two phase wire* and the neutral of a 4-wiro.
3-phato system, a common conductor carries approximately tho somo current
at tho other conductor* end i no* therefore considered a* a neutral conductor.
12. Voltage Orem. The allowable curroot-cafrying capacities In Table* 310-12
through 310-15 ora booed oa tomparaturo alooo o*d do not tote voltage drop
intg consideration. 10. PelortaraHa* of InoulgHmo. it should be noted that even the best grade* of rubber iniulettea will defer!eraie In time, so eventually will need
to be replaced.
70 RBB 03020
SWITCHBOARD WIRES and FULL REEL TESTS
e
Type
Page
SPECIAL TESTS FOR SWITCHBOARD WIRES
(IPCSA Standard S-28-357)
(NEMA Standard WC-1-S5)
Des crip tion
Rated Voltage
Initial Dielectric Tests
;
---------------------------------------------- : Standard
Period of Test Voltage
Appli cation Minutes
Test potentials (KV) to be applied to sires
18-8 6-2 1-4-0 AWG AWG AWG
Flame Resistance
Test NEMA AVC6--8B
Dielectric Failure Test
NEMA AVC 6-80Dl
Leakage Resistance Bend--Dteiectr
Test
Test
NEMA AVC 6-80D2 NEMA A VC 6-8
AVB AVB
TA
38 Switch- (500 board Wire
39 Hinge 600
42 600
Wire 42 Hinge 600
Cable
5 5
3.0 4.0 4.0
3.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
X Shall withstand not Sample with ends Two 90 bends o
less chan 13,000 voits sealed and foil bands 15" sample in
conductor to metal 2" apart exposed 16 same plane 2"
foil on an unbent hours at temperature around mandrel h
sample. Voltage rais- not less than 23C ing same diameter
cd at uniform rate of in closed chamber sample. No ruot from 300 to 1000 containing open ves- of covering and si
X
volts per second.
sel of water. Remov. not break down
ed and 200 volts D.C. less than 5000 v<
immediately applied conductor to mt
between bands. Leak- foil, filings or sf
X age resistance shall Voltage raised at c
be not less than l form rate of fr
megohm per inch 500 to 1000 vi
length per inch of per second.
circumference.
Test requited o
of sizes 8 AWG ;
smaller.
TESTS TO BE MADE ON EACH FULL REEL LENGTH
(IPCEA Standard S-28-357)
(NEMA Standard WC-1-55)
Page
Description
Conductors
Single
Multi-Conductor
Lead Sheath
Rated Voltage
Full Reel Dielecu Test
and A4 Test Voltage (K*
AVL
26 Lighting Wire
X
-- X 600
1.5
AVA
20-21
Control Cable
--
X -- 600
1.5
AVL
AVL or
AVA
.
34-35
27-29 31-33
23-25
Control Cable
Power Cable 3/C Power Cable
3/C Power Cable
X X
X X 600 1.5
_ X ") 600
1.5
X
X 1000
2.5
2000
5.0
| 3000
7.5
X
4000
10.0
j 5000
12.5
None None
49 2/C-3/C All-asbestos Flexible Cord
19 2/C-3/C AVC Flexible Cord
-- --
X -- 300
0.75
X -- 600
1.5
'On Type AVI Single Conductor Cable* voltage shall be applied lor 5 minute* between conductor and lead sheath. On Type AVI Multi-Conductor Cable* voltage shall be applied for 5 minute* between conductor* and between (be outer layer of coodoctor* and lead sheath. On Type AVA Multi-Couduciot Cable* voltage shall be applied for 5 minute* between conductors.
69
RBB 03019
*
1
t (IPCEA STANDARD S-28-357)
(NEMA Standard WC-1-55)
1 Type ! Pages '
Description
AVA
AVL
M
M
AVB *
AA AIA AF AFPD None None
^ 15 15 16 16 17 17
21 2} 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 27 2? 28 29 29 31 31 32 32 33 33 34-35
40 41 45 46 47 48
5! 49 19
Lighting W-re 1 C Power Cable
M^'or T (?) * ...... {
Control Cable 3/C Power Cable
. .
M
Lighting Wire
1/C Power Cable
M ..
M
S <'
"
" ** M" * *
** M It
3/C Power Cable
" ..
*
..
M
** M
H
M"
M
Control Cable Switchboard Bus Cable Headlight Wire Apparatus Cable Rheostat Wire Power Sc Rheostat Cable Apparatus Cable
Flexible Cord Flexible Cord A.V.C. Flexible Cord
Rated Voltage
Initial Dielectric Tests--(Kilovolts) * NEMA A VC 6-80A
Test Period Minutes
Ail Sizes
18-16 AWG
14-4/0 AWG
250 1000 MCM
Above
1000 MCM
Standard
1 Minute
Fiatne Dielectric Tests (kv)
Resistance After =* lire:
Test
Flame ! Immersion
NEMA
NEMA NEMA
AVC6--8B A VC 6-8oBl A VC
600 5
-- ?0
?.o --
___
X
0.9
600 s
-- 50
3.0 4.0 5.0
X
09
1.2
1000
5
_--
4.5 4.5 --
X
1.5
2.0
2000
5
-- 6.0 6.0 --
X
3.0
4.0
3000
5
-- 3.0 3.0 --
X
4.5
60
4000
5
--
10.0 10.0 --
X
6.0
S.O
5000
5
12.5 12.5 --
X
7.5
10.0
.. -i
X 0.9
2
600 5 5-0 -- --
___ X
0.9
1.2
600 5
----
3.0 4.0 ___
X
0.9
1.2
1000
5
----
4.5 4.5 --
X
1.5
2.0
2000
5
----
6.0 6.0 --
X
3.0
4.0
3000
5
--
--
3.0 8.0 --
X
4.5
6.0
4000
5
-- -- 10.0 10.0 --
X
6.0
8.0
5000
5
-- -- 12.5 12.5 --
X
7.5
10.0
600
600
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000 Not Required--See Test on Full Reel Lengths
600
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
600 J
600 5
-- 3.0 3.0
4.0 ___
X
0.9
600 5 3.0 -- -- -- ___
X
0.9
_
300 1 1.0 -- -- -- ___
X
1.0
___
600 5
1.5 -- -- -- ___
X
0.9
1.2.
600 5 1.5 -- -- -- ___
X
0.9
1.2
600
1.5 -- -- -- ___
X
0.9
1.2
300 1
300 / Tests as required by underwriters' Laboratories Standard for Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire
300 1
1.0
__
X
1.0
0.6
600 5
30
----
X
0.9
1.2
On single conductor cables voltage shall be applied between conductor and metal foil wrap.
On multi-conductor cables voltage shall be applied between conductors and between the outer layer of conductors and metal foil. Voltage shall be applied between conductor and metal foil, iron filings or fine shot as required.
Voltage shall be applied between conductor and water.
m
>I
TERMINAL and JOINT INSULATION FOR A.V.C. CABLE
In general, no special precautions are necessary in the r.sulacing and waterproofing of terminals or joints in A.VC. cable runs. This is because or the additional ther mal cipiciry of thermal ends and ;oincs. plus the fact :ha: in general such terminal ends or joints are in cooler ambient locations than the main run of the cable. In this type or location it is common practice to use rubber tape and friction tape as a means of insulation. For large sizes of A.V.C. cable where a splice is neces sary, ic is advisable to build up the joint with layers of varnished cambric tapes prior to the application of the rubber and friction tapes. In wet locations where lead covered A.V.C. cable is used, ihe same practice is used except that the tnction tape is
treated with a giyptal varnish or Irvington oil stop. The illustration below shows a recommendation for such a cable splice.
In ail hish voltage. :..s. ovs: 600 voits. all t.-rmir.al ends and joints should be insulated with varnished ca.r.oric :a?e before applying the rubber or friction tapes. The friction tape should be created with either giyptal varnish or Irvington oil scop. Where it is necessary either to terminate or make a joint in a high ambient temperature zone, we recommend that the joint or terminal end be insulated with layers of var nished cambric tapes wrapped with asbestos listing. List ing can be coated with wax or covered overall w-ith friction rape.
.
kt
SUGGESTED METHOD OF SPLICING AVA OR AVL CABLE
1. Prepare able ends and joint with standard soldered or mechanical connector.
2. Paint connection and adjacent insulation with compound such as giyptal varnish or Irvington Oil Stop.
3. Apply layers of varnished cambric tape with giyptal varnish or Irvington Oil Stop between layers to fill up space even with braid or lead sheath.
4. Apply two layers of rubber tape, and then two more layers of friction tape with ^giyptal varnish or Irvington Oil Stop between all layers and over surface. Extend rubber and friction tape over at least two inches of the cable sheath or braid which previously had been painted.
5. In case of lead sheathed cable where joint will be in wet location, a lead sheath and wiped joint may be used.
be made near each end of the sample of which the average shall comply with the requirements giv en in the tables. The measurements of cable % inch diameter and smaller shall be made with a ratchet micrometer having J4 inch diameter faces. For cable larger than % inch diameter the meas urement shall be made w'ith a circumference tape. Each determination, when made with a micro meter, shall be the average of two measurements made at right angles to each other. Resistance to Blame: Ail wires and cables made to this specification shall have lire resisting prop erties so that the test specimens will meet all of the requirements of the Underwriters' Laboratories standard vertical dame test.
B. Electrical 1. Initial Dielectric Strength (a) Single Conductor. Initial dielectric strength tests shall be made on 5-foot lengths of finished wire or cable with the center 3-foot section wrapped with metal foil. Voltages as indicated in the tables shall be applied for 5 minutes on wire or cable rated 600 volts or over, and fot 1 minute on wire or cable rated 300 volts. (b) 1Multi-Conductor: Initial dielectric strength tests shall be made on full reel lengths of finish ed cable by applying 2l/2 times rated voltage between each conductor and all others for 5
minutes. Also an initial dielectric strength test shall be made on 5-foot lengths of finished cable, with the center 3-foot section wrapped with metal foil. Voltages as indicated in the tables shall be applied between each conductor and'ail others and metal foil, and between all conductors and metal foil, for 5 minutes on cable rated 600 volts and over, and for 1 minute on cable rated 300 volts. (c) Metallic Covered Cable: Initial dielectric strength tests shall be made on full reel lengths of metallic covered cable by applying iy2 times rated voltage between conductor and covering on single conductor cable, and between each conductor and other conductors and the metallic covering on multi-conductor cable for a period of 5 minutes. 2. Dielectric Strength After Flame (a) A sample of wire or cable having been previously subjected to the flame test shall be prepar ed with the charred area of sizes No. 6 and larger wrapped in metal foil, and sizes smaller than No. 6 buried in iron filings or fine shot. Test voltages applied for 1 minute shall be as follows:
(1) Asbestos-varnished cambric insulated wires and cables rated at 600 volts or more, ll/2 times rated voltage.
(2) All-Asbestos insulated wires and cables rated at 600 volts, 2y2 times rated voltage. (3) 300 volt rated wires and cables, 1000 volts. 3. Dielectric Strength While Immersed A 5-foot sample of finished wire or cable having flame, heat and moisture resisting finish shall have the center 3-foot section immersed for 1 hour in tap water at room temperature, and while still im mersed shall withstand a dielectric test of 2 times rated voltage applied between conductor and water for 1 minute.
IX Sampling
(a) Each of the required tests shall be made on one sample of each size and type of wire or cable from
each lot of 10,000 feet or fraction thereof.
(b) If a sample fails to meet a prescribed test requirement, two additional samples shall be taken
from the same length. If the two additional samples meet the test requirement then the lot shall
be accepted. If either of these samples fail the length may be rejected.
(c) If any length is rejected for failure to meet a requirement, then a sample shall be taken from each
length of the balance of the lot and subjected to the particular test requirement to determine accep
tance or rejection of that length.
RBB 03016
(
fc. ^
(
. . &* ft
of the wire or cable. The compound shall develop no injurious chemical action within itself or
with anv comconenc parrs or the wire or cable.
^b) l'.:r>;:S'.\.l C.uno-"--' d. The '.acr.iihed camera: insulation, when used, shall consist of a inch crude >annshed
ci^.tn sue scandal i\* tree emm
'_r o^her impertes-wions.
,.nJ to me wail cnicuncss >Pecm~u.
IV Separators
Unless otherwise specified. suitable separators may be used over the conductor or between compt.-nenc
layers of insulation.
V Braids (a) Asbestos 1. Material: The asbestos yarn shall be of selected quality, long-fibre, chrysocile asbestGS contain ing noc less than 80^ by weigh: of asbestos. The total iron content shall not exceed C% b;
.....C. .l.gi.l.lU -ut law,vtv. .-4LJ.U--V---4--W----4- . 2. Application: Asbestos braids shall be applied to conform to current NEMA standards.
3. Finish: Asbestos braid shall be finished with a suitable flame and heat resisting compound or sat urated and finished with a flame, heat and moisture resisting compound as specified.
(b) Cotton Marker Braids for Multi-Conductor Control Cable Marker braids shall comply with the current requirements of ASA specification for Cotton Braid for Insulated Wire and Cable for General Purposes--Code Braids (commonly known as NEMA Class A braid).
(c) Finished Cotton Braid for Outer Covering 1. Finished braid shall comply with the current requirements of ASA specification for Cotton Braid for Insulated Wire and Cable for General Purposes--Standard Braids (commonly known as NE MA Class B braid). 2. This cotton braid shall be finished with a flame and heat resisting compound or saturated and finished with a flame, heat and moisture resisting compound as specified.
VI Metallic Coverings Coverings such as lead sheath, spiral, basket weave and interlocking armor, when required, shall com ply with current NEMA specifications for metallic coverings.
VII Cabling (a) Foe cables consisting of more than one conductor (except flat twin cables) the individually insu lated conductors shall be concentrically cabled together. The lay of the conductors in each layer shall not exceed 16 times the pitch diameter of that particular layer. The direction of lay of the conductors in each successive layer shall be reversed. (b) Where circuit identification is required it shall be accomplished by coloring the insulation or by the use of marker braids. (c) When required, fillers shall be used and shall be of jute or asbestos, dry or impregnated with a
moisture resisting compound. (A) In cables with coded conductors or when required for manufacturing reasons, a tape shall be ap
plied over the cabled conductors.
VIII Tests A. Physical Dimensions:
Inspection for dimensional requirements shall consist of four determinations, two to
RBB 03015
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. AND ALL-ASBESTOS WIRES AND CABLES
Many companies have requested suggestions for a standard specihcation to aid them in the ordering or
Rockbestos wires and cables. The following specification has been formulated for that purpose and c._wers
Rockbestos A. V. C. and All-Asbestos constructions described in this catalog.
'
NOTE: This specification is :n accordance with the requirements of the National Eie.tr:..d C J:.- ...to cite National Electrical Manufacturers A.'x ciation Standards :<-r AjEcjms and Asbcsn vv'arm-it^d Insulated Wires and Cables with ''inch ail Rockbestos 'Aires and cables of standard construction . m.riv.
I Gcnkral (a) Purpose-. The purpose of this specihcation is to insure the furnishing of wire and cable of the proper quality, manufactured in accordance with accepted practice.
(b) Scope-. This specihcation covers the construction and cest requirements for asbestos-varnished cam bric and all-asbestos insulated wires and cables.
(c) Materials and Workmanship-. All materials and workmanship employed in manufacturing wires and cables to this specmcation shall Lc cf high .-.h-:y so as to provide a finished pre-due suited for the purpose intended.
<d) Applications A.V.C. Insulations. These wires and cables are suitable for operation at the specified voltages in either open or con duit installations in locations where they must operate under both heat and casual moisture con ditions. If wire or cable is to be installed where it may operate under excessive condensation conditions or be submerged, lead sheathed type should be specified. Ail-Asbestos Insulations. These wires and cables are suitable for operation at the specified voltages as exposed wiring in high temperature locations where little or no moisture is encountered.
II Conductors
(a) Solid: Solid conductors shall be either plain, tinned or lead alloy coated copper in accordance wich current ASA or ASTM specifications.
(b) Stranded: Stranded conductors shall be bunched, concentric or rope lay as required. The make-up of stranded conductors shall conform to current ASTM specifications. The individual strands shall be as specified for solid conductors in 11(a).
(c) Conductors other than copper shall be specified to meet individual requirements.
.
III Insulation
(a) Asbestos
1. Material: The asbestos insulation shall consist of selected quality, long fibre, chrysotile asbestos commercially free from foreign particles of dirt, cotton seed and metallic oxides. It shall be well carded to prevent lumps and irregularities in the finished wire or cable. The asbestos insulation shall be applied to form a smooth, felted wail of uniform thickness as specified in the tables. The asbestos insulation after extraction of the impregnating compound shall contain not less than 80% by weight of asbestos. The total iron content shall not exceed 4% by weight of the asbestos.
2. Impregnation: The asbestos insulation shall be dried and saturated with a flame and heat resisting compound or a flame, heat and moisture resisting compound as specified. The compound shall consist of suitable high grade ingredients and shall retain its initial qualities during the normal life
64
RBB 03014
CHECK LIST FOR INQUIRIES AND ORDERS
)
TO AID IN THE PROPER PROCESSING OF YOUR ORDERS OR INQUIRIES, THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED:
INQUIRIES
l. Characteristics or system on which cable :s :o be used.
(a) Current, alternating or direct. (fc>) Frequency, cycles per second. Tc'i Normal ooerating soitage between chases, or
Lwtwuwu c'orvdwCo "j --i`" 01 C (d) Number of phases and conductors. (e) Operated with neutral solidly grounded, if
grounded through resistance <? reactance, stare amount.
3. LoaJ ractor.
4. Ambient temperature.
v In conduit or open wiring.
6. Number of loaded cables in duct bank or conduit.
-m
"pe (metallic cr non-metai-
hc), number or loaded conduits, enclosed or ex
posed. and spacing between conduits.
8. Method of bonding and grounding of lead sheaths.
INSTALLATION--DESCRIPTION 1. In buildings. ^ 2. In underground ducts. V 3. Direct burial in ground. 4. Conditions other than above.
QUANTITIES OF CABLE UPON WHICH QUOTATIONS ARE DESIRED (a> Number of feet and lengths required.
(b) Number of conductors. (c) Raced circuit voltage--phase to phase.
INSTALLATION--CONDITIONS
(d) Size of conductors--A.W.G. or Circular Mils.
1. Size of Conductors--A.W.G. or Circular Mils.
If conditions require stranding other than stan
2. Maximum Load, Amperes or KVA.
dard. complete description should be given.
ORDERING INFORMATION
1. Give Rockbestos table letter aad voltage. 2. Size of conductors. 3. Number of conductors. 4. Stranding
5. Colors.
"
6. Lengths required--each Item.
7. Delivery point and shipping date required.
C
ROCKBESTOS SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL HEATING CABLE
*3"
I'HEiE ROCNBEiTOi HEATING CABLES ARE TYPICAL Or THE H-ECiAL ^.ONjTRl CTIONS DU- EL. V'LD .> V:;!' SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF OUR CUSTOMERS. THEY ARE >HOWN ONLY TO ILLUSTRATE VARIED O.'N'TRLv M'.'.V SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCT USES WHERE THE APPLICATION OF A < i >\'R<-I.LPD
HEAT SOURCE WAS NECESSARY.
CONSTRUCTION
L. Special Alloy Wire 2. Felted Asbestos 3. Teflon Tapes 4. Felted Asbestos 5. Lead Sheath
.
Here is a special lead sheathed heating cable designed to solve a problem in the manufacture of refrigeration units. The problem was to speed the time required in the deicing cycle without appreciable temperature rise in the cold cham ber. The answer here was to design a heating cable suitable for higher voltage operation than our Table LH industrial heating cable shown on page 61. This heating cable con struction has successfully solved this problem. It is suitable for 440 volt service and has a maximum sheath tempera ture of 350F.
CONSTRUCTION
1 Special Alloy Wires
2. Felted Asbestos
3. Teflon Tapes
4. Felted Asbestos--Silicone Treated
5. Glass Braid--Silicone Treated
Along with the trend toward outdoor power plants came the need for protecting high temperature steam and f lines from freezing during shutdown periods. Rockbei... Field Engineers called in to study this problem designed this special construction to be applied between the layers of pipe insulation. This provided an ideal solution as the sili cone treated insulation and silicone treated glass braid con struction withstood the high temperatures developed during the normal operation of steam lines and when steam lines were not operating provided a hear source of sufficient temperature to keep the condensate from freezing. This heating cable is rated at 440 volts and has maxi mum operating temperature of 500F.
Rockbestos Heating Cable Designs can be developed to solve your electrical hearing problems--furnish complete data cov ering temperature desired, heat dissipation, etc. with your inquiry.
62 RBB 03012
ROCKBESTOS
INDUSTRIAL HEATING CABLES
TABLE LH
MAXIMUM LEAD jh'EATH TEMP.
TABLE LHV
MAXIMUM LEAD .'HEATH TEMP.
l!s i-;D Tivii.C
.: O
"OR THE CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION OF MILD HEAT TO PREVENT FREEZING OF WATER. WASTE PIPES. EAVES TROUGH' DOWN SPOUTS AND VALVES--TO INSURE FLOW OF VISCOUS FLUID'. OILS. PAINT. CHOCOLATE. ETC.
This Rockbestos heating cable was originally deveioped to force the growth ot
;ariy sor:ng giants in hothouses. After its introduction to r.orists. market gardeners and amateur horticuitunsts. it found its wav into industry as a ..:.t :i r.e.i* 'Ourre for the distribution of e'en mild heat. It performed to better advantage and more
oi;,ki-
--- .-j r'*~eh it ran be :nre?.:ed tnrouan a~ert:.i-es
.
conform to irreguiar shaped objects. It is best used wrapped around pipes and cov.
ered with a good standard pipe insulation for greatest economy. We can only touch
on a few typical applications to which our customers have put this heating cable,
but they will give you a good idea of the varied uses to which it has been put.
In many plants the cable is used as ft safeguard against frozen water pipes making unnecessary the rearrangement of piping or costly replacement. Waste pipes, eaves troughs and down spouts can also be kept free and dear of ice.
Paint, soap, varnish, ink, chocolate, molasses and sulphur, to name a few, can be
kept at fluid temperatures insuring against irregular dow and dogged conveyor pipes.
Wet pipe sprinkler systems located in unheated areas are easily heated and kept at non-freezing temperatures that assure positive operation.
jteel miils use it around roll-necks to prevent the lubricant from congealing and a utilities engineer wound the cable around the pipes connecting the conservator tank to the main tank of .a conservator type transformer, covered it with lagging, and eliminated congealing of oil and freezing of condensate.
The resistance of Rockbestos Industrial Heating Cable is approximately 0.5 ohms per foot. In order to keep the temperature low enough so that the insulation will not be injured, the generally recommended length across 115 volts, is do feet. The
recommended wattage limit is i watts per foot. At 110 volts a 60 ft. length is rated at -00 watts, 6.66 watts per ft. Across 220 volts use a 120 ft. length for the same current value and double the total wattage. Caution: Do not use Table LH where maximum voltage exceeds 120 volts to ground. Table LHV is suitable for 4-10 volt service in 240 foot lengths and is U.L. approved by report for pipe heating applications.
When installed permanently, Rockbestos Industrial Heating Cable should be cov eted by some form of heat insulating material for operating economy.
Precise temperature control is established by means of a low priced thermostat available from a number of manufacturers. We will be glad to refer you to several. The characteristics of this particular heating cable are given simply because it is a standard product and usually available from stock. We are equipped, however, to
make up heating cable characteristics to your specification Furnish complete details concerning tempecituce desired, heat Jissiration. etc. with inquiry. In applications where this cable is used dose to physi cal contact .virii personnel, the lead sheath should be
DwN.r.g Heating Cable Kits no: shown in this catalog, containing 60, 40 or 20 feet of heating cable with Flexible non-heating connector and weather proof plug attached, are available for de-icing, pipe heat ing or sod heating applications. Other industrial heating cables are shown on the follow ing page.
Typical installation of industrial beating cable to pipes using insulation and thermostat for precise temper ature control.
TABLE LH and LHV
Tabl
Approx. j A.W.C,.
Size 1
Conductor
Bare Diam. Inches
Approx. Resistance Ohms per Ft.
i. j
,
Nom. Thickness
Insulation Mils
1 I Lead j Sheath
Inches
Nominal Finished
Diam.
Inches
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
Standard Shipping
Length Feet
Shipping Weight in Lbs. per 1000'
LH LHV
19
Nickel
.054
Chrome Iron
19
Nickel Chrome Iron
.054
.5052 .5052
| 40--Asbestos : !; : 21--Varnished j
J/64 J/64
.215 .240
145 60, 120 and 178 on 240 ft. lengths Reels
and in bulk
160
on Reels
200 on
Finished diameters given above ate avenge. A tolerance of plus ot minus
is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture.
RBB 03011
61
r
ROCKBESTOS FIREPROOF LOW VOLTAGE
VAULT CABLE
Rockbestos low voltage vault cable was designed to provide a heatproof, fireproof and moiscurepcoof cable for bus instal lation in underground vaults of low voltage distribution sys tems. The typical installation is between transformers and network protectors, mounted on porcelain insulators without phase to phase or phase to ground contact. The special insulation on Rockbestos Vault Cable is like the insulation in Rockbestos Secondary Network Cable--impreg nated pure asbestos which is unaffected by heat or age and positively will not burn. In addition, to seal the insulation
against the moisture so often encountered in underground vaults, a thin layer of waterproof synthetic tape material is applied over the asbestos insulation, under the asbestos braid. With extreme overheating or actual fault conditions the only smoke or gas generated is from the decomposition of the synthetic waterproof tape layer, and is of such small quantity, due to the thin layer, that it is negligible and does not inter fere with prompt access to the vault for service rescoraric Supplied with standard concentric stranding or segmentconductor.
TABLE UV
Size
i j
Stranding
Bare Diam, Inches
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Felted Wall
Synthetic Tape
Asbestos Braid
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. pec 1000'
fStandacd Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
0 AWG (
00 ]
000
0000
|
250.000 CM 500.000 >50.000
-100.000
i ! ;
j
450.000 5C0.000 750.000
i.ooo.ooo
1.500.000
:.ooo.ooo
: i i ;
1
>
19/.0745 19/.08J7 19/.0940 19/-1055
37/.082Z 57/.0900 37/.0973 37/.1040
37/.1103 37/.U62 61/.UQ9 61/.I2S0
91/.1284 127/.1255
.419 .470 .528
.575 .630 ,681 .723
.772 -313 .998 1.152
1.412 1.632
93 93 93 93
93 93 93 93
93 93 120 120
155 155
20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20
20 20
45
.690
450
1000' R l
562
45
.735
545
1000' R ,
681
45
.790
665
1000' R t
831
45
.845
815
1000'R j
1018
45
.895
945
500' R 1
1131
45
.950
1115
500' R
1393
45
1.000
1280
500' R 1
1600
45
1.045
1445
500' R ,
1306
45
1.090
1610
500' R !
2012
45
1.130
1775
500' R ^
2218
45
1.370
2650
500' R 1
3312
45
1.525
3470
500' R '
4337
45
1.855
5185
500' R
6481
45
2.075
6810
500' R ! 8512
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus
> necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. +R--Reels
RBB 03010
60
ROCKBE5TOS 125 VOLT A.C.
SECONDARY NETWORK CABLE
A
i j*AS3{9 ?lAiN CC*?? tCNS'JC'C*
l2
i 5 = :C *i ?CC<JS5tOS iNSsflAT'CN
3
3. 15A0 SMSATH
Rockbescos Low Voltage A.C Secondary Network Cable was developed exclusively tor secondary network distribution systems but several utility companies have extended its use, where regulations permit, to include service installations in which iimited space, high ambient temperature and emer gency overloads must be considered. Under the worst fault conditions, whether single, two. or three-phase, loose or solid, Rockbestos A.C. Secondary NetA work Cable will dear cleanly and quickly without burning * or generating toxic inflammable or explosive gases. It also definitely eliminates the smoke nuisance because neither the insulation, which is pure asbestos, nor the impregnating com pounds will burn.
Another advantage is positive resistance to deterioration nor mally resulting from age or heat. Under overloads when the cables become warm, there need be no fear of failure as the insulation will remain intact up to the melting point of cop per. However, rhe melting point of solder joints, if used, and the copper temperature at which regulation difficulties would be experienced, determine the load the cable can carry, A temperature of 150C has been set as the recommended maximum copper temperature for extended periods, although in emergency conditions much higher temperatures will not endanger the cable.
TABLE UL
125 VOLTS
Size
4 AWG 3 2 1
0 00 000 0000
250.000 CM 500.000 550.000 400.000
450.000 500.000
1 l
Stranding -
?/.0?~2
V.0367 "/.09"4 19/.0664
19/.0145 19/0837 19/0940 19/. 1055
37/.0822 3*/.0900 5"/.09"3 3"/.1040
37/. 1103 37/.I162
I
' i 1 i
. 1 .
; i !
Bare Diam. Inches
.232 .260 .292 .332
373 .419 .470 .528
.575 .630 .681 .728 779
.813
Norn. Thickness
!
Felted Wall Lead Sheath j
Mils
Inches '
6/64 I 93 93 6/64 1 93 6/64 93 6/64 !
93 6/64 ' 93 6/64 ; 93 6/64 93 6/64 '
93 6/64 : 93 6,-64 93 6 64 , 93 6/64 '
93 6/64 ' 93 7/64 1
Nominal Fiaished
Diam. Inches
.610 .635 .670 .710
.'50 .795 .845 .905
.950 1.005 1.055 1.105
1.150 1.220
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
975 1055 1150 1270
1400 1560 1755 1985
2180 2425 2665 2395
3125 3660
^Standard Shipping
Length Feet
1000' R 1000' R 1000' R 1000' R
1000' R 1000' R 1000' R 1000' R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500'R
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
1218 1318 1437 1587
1750 1950 2193 2481
2725 3031 3331 3618
3906 4575
'Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 3*;e is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
59
RBB 03009
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. AND ALL-ASBESTOS
PYROMETER AND THERMOCOUPLE WIRES
TABLE YC--A.V.C. TYPE Single Conductor
TABLE YS--ALL-ASBESTOS TYPE Single Conductor
A 32
TABLfe tv--A.V.C. lire Two Conductor
t
1. CONDUCTOR
2. VARNISHED CAMBRIC
A9
1
TABLe YA--AlL-AS3E$TOS TYPE Two Conductor
3. fElTEO ASBESTOS
4. ASBESTOS BRA 10
Rockbestos manufactures Pyrometer and Thermocouple wire with two types of insulation--Rockbestos A.V.C. and All Asbestos. If preferred, either construction may be had with lacquered cotton or glass braid instead of asbestos braid. These Rockbestos Pyrometer and Thermocouple wires are not only heat and moisture resisting, but fireproof as well. They will not grow hard or brittle, or crack under temperatures that would be destructive to other types of insulation. Neither will they rot or bloom even if exposed constantly to oil, oil fumes or grease. If fires involve the circuits, there will be no plugging of conduit, and in many cases the wice will con tinue to operate properly. These qualities are inherent because the insulation is made from asbestos, the basic heat-resisting and fireproof material. For short conduit runs subjected only to heat, oil or fumes, the All-Asbestos insulation will be satisfactory. If the con duit run is likely to be subjected to condensation or when ever this condition is doubtful, we recommend the A.V.C insulation. We can supply AU-Asbestos or A.V.C insulated single con
ductor pyrometer and thermocouple wire with solid or stranded iron, or solid or stranded copper conductors. T
insulations are also applied to conductors furnished by customer. *See special aote.
We also offer the parallel construction illustrated above. Duplex construction can be furnished if both conductors are stranded. Both are covered with an asbestos braid, and polar ity identification can be supplied by means of either colored asbestos insulation or a marker thread.
There are so many combinations of solid or stranded conduc tors and dissimtlat metals that it is impossible to tabulate them, but we will quote prices on any combination on re quest. Let us know size, whether solid or stranded, enameled or plain copper, what combination of copper, iron or alloy conductors you are using, and whether you want to use two single conductors or to combine both under one braid, and we will draw up specifications and quote.
Note: When specifications call for an alloy conductor, it must be furnished by the customer as we cannot accept the responsibility of supplying alloy conductor having the proper thermoelectric charac teristics.
RBB 03008
ROCKBESTOS
THERMOSTAT CONTROL WIRE
1. ENAMtlEO COPPS8 CONDUCTOR
'OR LOW VOLTAGE SIGNAL, INTERCOMMUNICATIONS AND ALARM SYSTEMS, FUEL BURNER CONTROLS, GAS BURNER SAFETY PILOTS. OVENS, HEATERS, FURNACES. INDUSTRIAL DRYERS. AIR CONDITIONERS, APPARATUS, ETC.
The wiring of the control systems of early automatic coal and oil burning installations formerly gave frequent trouble. To get shot runs it was often installed close to, or actually resting on, hot water or steam pipes and the hear naturally deteriorated ordinary insulated wire to the point where trou ble frequently occurred. Cases are on record where serious damage has resulted from faulty control wiring.
Abrasion, too. has always been a source of trouble when fish ing ordinary control wire, particularly in buildings already up. Sharp corners, brickwork, plaster, protruding nails and rough beams all tend to damage the insulation.
With these conditions in mind, and w-ith the wide adoption of automatic fuel burning systems, a large manufacturer of heat control apparatus asked us to design a wire which would be heatproof and abrasion resisting--and Rockbestos Ther mostat Control Wire was the result.
Rockbestos Thermostat Control Wire is very strong mechan ically because of its firm felted asbestos insulation and its rugged, abrasion resisting spiral steel armor or metal braid.
It is hearproof and will not dry out under hear or with age. It eliminates fire hazard because it cannot burn. Neither can rats damage it as has been known to happen occasionally with unprotected wires. Where resistance to abrasion or protection against rodents is not essential, a cotton braid may be speci fied instead of metallic sheath. With these advantages it is of value for control and intercommunicating systems or for any similar application where a low voltage, muiti-conductor cable is required.
Rockbestos Thermostat Control Wire is designed to be used at low voltages, usually fed by a step-down transformer. For this application the 1214 mil wail insulation is generally used. However, some users prefer the 25 mil insulation thick ness for its added mechanical and dielectric strength. Where this cable is to be used direct on 115 volt circuits a minimum insulation thickness of 31 mils is recommended. Data for cables with all three insulations is listed in the table below.
Noth: The metal braid covering mentioned in the fourth paragraph is an optional suggestion.
TABLE TC 12Va mil.
TABLE TCC 25 mil.
TABLE TCS 31 mil.
Size A.W.G.
Nominal Wall Thickness Finished Diameters* (Inches)
Number of Conductors
For Low Voltage Service
115 Volt Service
l2*/ Mil O. D.
25 MU -O. D.
31 MU *0. D.
' 16 2 16 3 16 4 16 5 IS -> 13 3 IS 4 18 5
.175 .225 .265 .135 .240 .285 .210 .270 -315
.235 .305 .355 .155 .205 .245 .165 .215 .260 .180 .240 .290
.205 .275 .325
Approximate Weights per V Feet (Pounds)
For Low Voltage Service
12*/ : Mil
25 Mil
U5 Volt Service
31 Mil
Net Ship. Net Ship. Net Ship.
35 41 43 49 47 53
46 52 56 62 62 68
58 64 69 75 79 85
69 75 84 90 97 106
26 30 34 40 37 43
34 30
43 49 49
55
43 49 53 59 61 67 50 56 64 70 75 81
Standard Shipping Lengths
(Feet)
Coils
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture.
57 RBB 03007
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C
600 VOLT MINING CABLE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 1I0SC (230CF)
!. r-.-l
CCNOU
3 *5aSrCS
v*N'S.i3 Ca3*:C
i `V.'zi 4j35TCS
FOR ALL INTERNAL CIRCUITS OF ELECTRIFIED MINING EQUIPMENT.
Th:;
P.ockbestos A.V.C. Mining Cable was designed
to meet requirements for i cable that would operate depend
ably under the unusual conditions prevailing in the mining
industry and is not a National Electrical Code Standard.
Similar in construction to Rockbestos A.V.C. Motor Lead Cable, but made to diameters that fit equipment bushings properly, its impregnated felted asbestos insulation and heavy asbestos braid withstands conductor-heating overloads and the heat of resistor grids in the tightly sealed compart ments of permissible equipment. It won't burn or carry flame.
vxjo'i i)iouin rue >r "'."v >?r|-ier erposure co crease or c;I, enj has ample resistance to moisture and the destructive action of alkaline water.
Standard of leading mining machine manufacturers for de pendability and safety since 1928, it is widely used by mine electricians to keep equipment in full-time operation and reduce maintenance.
NOTE: This cable is not designed or intended for use as drag or reel cable. To avoid error specify Table ML, Ror1 bestos A.V.C. foe use in cutters, loadets and locomotives.
Standard finish colors: Biack and white. Authorized stock item: Black.
TABLE ML
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Maximum Approx.
Bare
Finished Net Wgt.
Diam.
1st Felted
vc 2nd Felted Asbestos Diam.
in Lbs.
Size
Stranding
Inches
Wall
Insert
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
14 AWG 41/.010
.075
10
40
10
27 1/2
273
40
12
' 65/.010
.095
10
40
10
27 1/2
.294
51
10
104/.010
.120
10
40
10
27 1/2
313
67
3
I33/.OU1
.167
10
40
10
27 1/2
.559
95
6
233/.014O
.210
10
40
10
27 1/2
.405
135
5
133/.0158
.237
10
40
10
27 1/2
.428
160
4
133/-0177
.266
10
40
10 35
-473 195
5
133/.0199
.299
10
40
10 35
-506 235
2
i 133/-0223
.335
I
259/.0180
.378
10 15
40 40
10 35 15 45
0
| 259/.0202
.424
15
40
15 45
00
259/.0227
.477
15
40
15 45
.546 .620 .669 .716
285 370 450 550
000
` 259/.0255
.536
15
40
15 45
.779
675
0000
. 259/.02S6
.601
15
40
15 45
.849 825
250.000 CM
427/.0242
.653
20
40
40 45
.988 1020
300.000
, 427/.0265
.716
20
40
40 45
1.056
1195
550.000
1 427/.0286
.772
20
40
40 45
1.115
1370
400.000
> 427/.0306
.826
20
40
40 45
1.172
1545
450.000
1 427/.0325
.878
20
40
40 45
1.226
1730
500.000
i 427/.0342
.923
20
40
40 45
1.274
1895
Minimum diameter 92Vi% of maximum diameter. tC--Coils, R--Reel*
tStandard Shipping Length
Feet
500' C 500'C 500' C 500' C
500' R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500' R
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
45 56
100
168 200 243 293
356 462 562 687
843 1031 1275 1493
1712 1931 2162 2368
RBB 03006
5>
ROCKBESTOS PNR 600 VOLT SMALL DIAMETER
CONTROL CABLE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 75:C (I67cF)
SPLICING i'N'STRL'CTIONS rOR ROCKBESTOS PNR CONTROL CABLES
'Ol^VINVi, T1?E
CC?55* CCNNcCO*
'Oly:'W'".SS i.NO NYlON
?0CX-l06 SHEATM
aiamutec an! aaxauite weather,r.; r: '.tetter! t'r
2-bie:
v.e Rv ckhiie >hea:h. r^r minimum mums:er u: the sphcg.
the vinti on tncivjJujI conductors should be staggered. Remove
the Rockhide sheath :o expose a: ieat 4" or the shortest conductor.
Caption: Do noc cut through rhe cable tape into the nylon sheath
or rhe singlerconductors.
Remove -he stack binder tape and iute Silers, if present.
Fan "nir m>n
if ~.i:n
: ' r . ......
iomrs :or minimum bulk at splice.
_
5- Remove each conductor insulation (nylon and polyethylene) for
a distance equal to one-half the length of the tndentor (rcecham-
cjI crimp type connector) (plus i/" if split tinned soldered con
nector is to be used). (Diagram illustrates use of mechanical
crimp type connector).
6. Remove the nylon from the single conductors so as to Ie3ve l/;"
of the polyethylene uncovered.
7. Apply two layers of polyethylene (Polvken --822) rape one-hair
lapped with LOFc elongation to insure a smooth fiat lay or the
rape. Extend the two layers of tape 2" beyond each end of the
splicing sleeve or connector.
S. Taper Rockhide sheath approximately lU". Buff the tapered area
with a fine rasp, wire brush or similar tool without injuring nylon
sheath on individual conductors.
9. Lay spliced conductors in original sequence. Bind together with
one layer of friction tape one-half lapped. Apply a polyvinyl tape
(Scotch Electrical -33) one-haif lapped over the friction tape and
Number ; Sheath of 1 Thickness
Conductors Inches
Nominal Finished Diameter
: 1
Approx. Net Wgt. per 100C/
pounds
Standard Shipping
Length feet
Shipping Weight per 1000* pounds
-la .0 > ; ! ;::ne< rhe original shears tmckmss. Extend t.-.e
.re o-'.-ma rhe shoulder of the use: m the <hea:n ror -he t.ho'-v. ~g a:'t..r..\-<. rapenng down to me sneacn.
D:.ime:cr of Sheath--Inches
Extend Tape onto Original Sheath--Inches
l.O or less over 1.0
C u4nS'
3 5 V:
AVVG NO, C.lC-22
Number Sheath of Thickness
Conductors Inches
Nominal Finished Diameter
Approx. Net Wgt.
per IOOO' pounds
Standard Shippiog
Length feet
Shipping
Weight per 1000'
pounds
>4 >
3 4 5 6
S 9 10 11 12 13 14
16 17 13 19
3 '64 3/64 3/64
4.-64 4/64 4/64 4.64
4/64 -i, 64 4/64 5/64
5 64 5.64 5 '64 5/64
5-'64 5/64 5/64
.185 .-155 .480 .525
.610 .665 .665 .715
.770 .825 .835 .395
915 .940
.995
1.025 1.045 1.045
45 1000' Reel 157 1000' Reel 181 1000' Reel 223 1000' Reel
299 1000' Reel 355 1000' Reel 391 1000' Reel 445 1000' Reel
56 1*1 226 285 >74
i$9 5S6
504 1000' Reel 566 1000' Reel 584 1000' Reel 662 1000' Reel
630 '03 *'0 823
too 1000' Reel
875
T48 1000' Reel
935
798 1000' Reel
998
856 1000' Reel 1070
903 1000' Reel 1129 952 1000' Reel 1190
989 1000' Reel 1236
TABLE PMD
1 *2
5 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
f 13 19
; | ; j ! ! | | 1 , 1 J
i
! I
1
.... 3/64 3 '64 3.. 64
5/<S4 V64 5,64 4.64
4-64 4-64 4.64 4 64
4 64 4-64 4 64 4/64
4/64 4/64 4/64
.1 30 380 .<00 .435
.473 .515 .515 .595
635 .630 .690 .710
.'25 .745 .'65 .'85
.310 825 .325
AWG NO. 12-19/25 TABLE PMF
; 24 i 37 j 107 !w
1 166 ! 197
i 214 j 261
294 1 326
i 531 ! 557
J 383
| 409 j 436 ! 464
j 493
518 I 533
1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel
1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel
1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel
1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel
1000' Reel 1000' Reel 1000' Reel
30 L09 134 169
208 246 268 326
368 408 414 446
479 511
545 580
616 643 666
1 ** 2
5
4
5 6
3
9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 19
3/64 5.64 5/64
5/64 3/64 3 '64 3/ 64
4-64 4-64 464 4.64
4/64 4.64 4/64 4/64
4/64 4/64 4/64
.130 .340 560 -390
.425 .460 .460 .495
.565 .605 .610 .630
.640 660 .630 .695
.715 .730 .730
AWG NO. 14-19/27
16 1000' Reel 67 1000' Reel
34 1000' Reel 105 1000' Reel
20 76 98 121
125 1000' Reel 150 1000' Reel 160 1000' Reel 175 1000' Reel
148 175 136 211
215 1000' Reel 235 1000' Reel 245 1000' Reel 265 1000' Reel
255 301 304 316
280 1000' Reel 300 1000' Reel 320 1000' Reel
340 1000' Reel
336 360 385 410
355 1000' Reel 429
375 1000' Reel
454
385 1000' Reel 465
'Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 1% is necessary due to variation tn process of manufacture. `The standard makeup on two conductor construction is to cable the conductors with fillers to make found.
RBB 03005
S
ROCKBESTOS PNR 600 VOLT SMALL DIAMETER
CONTROL CABLE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 75'C (167CF)
I
?CUs'HYtsNs
CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
Rockbestos PNR was designed and developed in dose coop
eration with a power company who had the problem of
*" -----d ------^ r.^.vn.r.u.'".,e
*,<>..:> olri'i 71, ,>
called for a small diameter, light, tougn, nexioie conaui ^auie
to operate at a temperature of 75C
Rockbestos Engineers provided the answer to this problem by designing an electrical insulation which combined Poly ethylene, Nylon and Rockhide, (Polyvinylchloride). Because of the excellent properties of these thermoplastics .the appli cation for this new construction was extended to control cir
cuits exgpsed to weather and to installations requiring direct burial.
Polyethylene was used because of its excellent dielectric prop erties, resistance to water and moisture, and flexibility at low temperatures. Nylon, extruded over the Polyethylene on the individual conductors provided exceptional resistance to abra
sion, oils, gasolines and high temperatures. These individual conductors were cabled together as a concentric cable with lateral fillers added where necessary and the completed core wrapped with a sheath tape. A tough outer covering of Rock-
hide (Polyvinylchloride) was used to jacket the individual conductors because of its extreme chemical inertness. It is unaffected by alkalies, weather and sunlight.
This original Rockbestos PNR construction, since its incep
tion in 1948, has been service proved through the successful
operation of millions of feet of this cable by utilities and
industrial plants.
*
Advantages in Using Rockbestos PNR:
Small in diameter Smaller conduit required--You can put twelve conductor cable in conduit where you now use six or seven, or vou can use smaller conduit and fittings to save on steel and installa tion costs.
High dielectric strength--Dielectric breakdown . . . over 40 times operating voltage.
Excellent moisture resistant--Withstands attacks of chem icals. add or alkaline soils, oil, grease, gasoline and alcohol.
Abrasion resistant--The cough Rockhide she.icre.i :or.:-cuble can be buried directly in the ground.
Good low temperature flexibility--Flexible co (Minus 67F) no cracking
Njr.-restricted Multi-C'ontroi Caoie .Apni;,.*,;.,,-- In conduit Direct Burial Exposed Overhead
Total=-A small, light, tough, flexible control cable to give long life at low cost.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction Individual Conductors: Stranded copper #9 AWG 19 " *12 AWG 19/25, and #14 AWG 19/27.
PNR Control Cables can be supplied in other sizes including #16 and #18 with any number of conductors and with heavier wall thicknesses where required. Single conductors are not recommended for Direct Burial or exposed overhead applications without Rockhide Sheath covering.
Primary Insulation: 201/2 mils (1614 mils of extruded heat and light stabilized Polyethylene and 4 mils of extruded Nylon over the Polyethylene).
Cabling: Individual conductors are cabled together as a con centric cable with non-wicking jute laterals where required. The complete core is wrapped with a sheath tape. The stan dard make-up on two conductor construction is to cable the conductors with fillers to make round.
Jacket: Extruded Rockhide.
Color Code Coded to NEMA Standard Color Code for Multi-Conductor Control Cables, (See page 20) or can be supplied with simplified color code using all conductors black except one conductor white in each layer.
Rating For 600 volt operating, conductor operating temperature 75C (167F).
RBB 03004
ROCKBESTOS PNR 600 VOLT SMALL DIAMETER
CONTROL CABLE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 75ZC {167'F)
Here's the difference when it comes to DIAMETERS
Ocdinacy 7 conductor cable, cubbe: insulated =9 looks like this.
7 conductor ~9 AWG cable looks like this made the Rockbestos PNR way.
RELATIVE SIZES I In many cases, you can put a 12 conductor Rockbestos PNR
cable in conduit where you now have a 7 conductor conven tional control cable, or use smaller size conduit for the same number of conductors.
TOUGH, SMALL, FLEXIBLE and LIGHTER (N WEIGHT
Rockbestos small diameter, low temperature control cables are designed for 600 volt operation with a conductor operat ing temperature of 75C (l67F). Minimum installation temperature minus 25C. (minus 13F.).
These cables can be installed in conduit where their smaller sizes are of particular advantage and multi-conductor cables may also be used for direct burial or exposed overhead in stallations.
RBB 03003
53
ROCKBE5TOS TYPE ACA 1000 VOLT
LEAD and HOOKUP WIRES
I
TABLE EMA
1000 VOLT LEAD WIRE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 90;C (194-F)
..... ...
0,A.tc3 COTTON 3aiO-IACOU5*
FINIS*
'ciTcO ASBESTOS
SrNTHcT.C TAPES
T-NNEO COFFER
TABLE ZM
1000 VOLT HOOKUP WIRE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 125 C -.257 ?)
C-.*jS :PA ;
-iiti'CS
-
This 1000 Volt ACA Lead Wire had its inception- in appli
Here is a Hookup Wire which has developed manv crodact
cation wiring with the advent of cold cathode--slim line--
and electrical maintenance applications. It is similar in con
and mercury vapor fixtures where the initial starting voltages
struction to the 1000 Volt Lead Wire shown on this pace
exceed 300 volts, thereby eliminating the use of 300 V^i:
with the exception that ir is covered with a !.icouure-J eljs*
AT Wire. It had a distinct advantage in its small diameter.
braid overall ana is recommended tor applications m wnich
Because of this feature, it has also found usage in some in
abrasion resistance requirements ace less severe thin for Table
dustrial instrumentation and control circuits in conduit when
EMA.
its use does not conflict with the requirements of the National
This hookup wire was originally developed along govern
Electrical Code.
, ment specifications for a glass braided wire suitable for use
within electronic devices and instruments which would have
Additional uses for this wire are for automotive bus engine
high dielectric strength, small diameter and stability in a
compartment wiring and diesel locomotive circuit wiring.
broad range of operating temperatures.
Rockbestos 1000 Volt Lead Wire is constructed with non
Like Table EMA on this page, Rockbestos 1000 Volt ACA
i
flowing, thin-walled, helically applied synthetic tape and
Hookup Wire is resistant to heat, cold, flame, moisture,
felted asbestos insulation. This construction covered with a
grease and oil. It can be terminated easily because it strips
glazed cotton braid lacquer finish results in a small diameter
cleanly and withstands the heat of soldering.
wire with high dielectric strength. This wire strips easily
This wire can be color coded as illustrated by the use of
and is resistant to heat, cold, flame, moisture, grease and oil.
colored tracers inserted in the white glass braid.
TABLE EMA icotton braid)
1000 VOLTS
Size
14 AWG 12
Stranding
19/.0142 19/.0179
Bare Diam. Inches
.071 .090
Nom. Thickness--Inches
Synthetic Tape
felted Wall
Braid Thickness
.010 .020 .0125 .010 .020 .0125
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
.156 .175
Approx. Net Wgt.
in lbs. per 1000'
23 31
TYPE ACA
fStandard , Approx.
Shipping j Length 1 Weight
Feet ! per 1000'
500' C 1 500' C ;
:s 36
TABLE ZM (GLASS BRAID)
1000 VOLTS
TYPE ACA
18 AWG 16 14 12 10
I6/.010 26/.010 41/.010 65/.010 104/.010
.045 .059 .075 .095 .120
.0065 .0065 .010 .010 .010
.0085 .0085 .0085 .010 .010
.0075 .010 .010 .010 .010
.090 .109 .132 .155 .180
s "'1000' !
12 "1000' i
19 "1000' | 23 "1000' j 42 "1000' '
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus ot minus ''Non-Returnable reels or metal spools
ir necessary due to variations id process of manufacture. *C--Coils.
12 16 23
32 43
TABU FA--TWISTED PAIR NEC TYPE AFC
TABLE FR--DUPLEX NEC TYPE AFPD
u:n CCRTSR
CC'-CUCTO* aSJ5TCS
?AYCN 3?*-5
LOR PENDANT LIGHTING AND OTHER FIXTURES--LEADS FOR APPARATUS. OVENS, MOTORS. HEATING DEVICES. GLUE POTS. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. ADDING MA CHINES. CASH REGISTERS, TRANSFORMERS. RHEOSTATS. ETC
aomCiac'1 o> tieai Resisting flexible Corus .ire
c*j
ihe Underwriters' Laboratories for lighting fixture wiring
under the cype symbols shown above the illustrations.
In lamp sockets the usual temperature rise is from 50 to
200;C above ambient depending upon the lamp wattage,
tvpe of shade and other factors. Experience has shown that
with rubber fixture cord in use, the insulation of the wires in
and immediately above the socket dries up and becomes brit
tle until finally, with the repeated movement of the pendant,
due to operation of the chain pull socket or from vibration,
the insulation just above the socket cracks and crumbles, per
mitting the wires to short circuit.
In consideration of this condition, therefore, it is especially
important to use genuinely heat-resisting cord whose insula
tion will not dry up and thus crack and eventually cause
short circuits. Rockbestos Duplex or Twisted Pair Cord is
iJeal for this purpose.
The Twisted Pair and Triplex Coeds have similar uses to
the Duplex. The Triplex is for lighting fixtures having pend-
HiN CC#*
FS;?S3
CCNOOCTOR S4e$"$
Clilji CCT-^N ! 3- JAre^ >.:>
TABLE FC3--TRIPLEX
PUlN COPPEt CONDUCTOR
P61TE0 ASBESTOS
GUtEO COTTON < RATON SRAlO
ant outlet-switches, two filament lamp fixtutes, thtee heat appliances and leads for apparatus, meters and testing.
In the Twisted Pair Cord the marker thread in the braid of one wire indicates polarity. In Duplex and Triplex Cords the insulation of the individual conductors is impregnated in
different colors for the same purpose.
STANDARD COLORS AND BRAIDS Twisted Pair: One conductor Black glazed cotton braid, one conductor same with Red tracer.
Duplex or Parallel: Black glazed cotton only. Triplex: Black glazed cotton only.
Other colors and rayon braids can be supplied on request.
Bare
Nominal Thickness -- Mils j Nominal Finished
Approx. Net Wgt.
fStandard Shipping
Approx. Shipping
Diant.
Size
Stranding |
Inches
Min. Felted ! Wall
Cotton ! Diameter
Braid 1
Inches
in Lbs. per 1000'
Length Feet
Weight per 1000'
TABU FA
:$ AWG 16 :-s .
(TWISTED PAIR)
16/30 26'30 41'30
' . :
.045 .059 .0*5
300 VOLTS
31 : 15 31 i 15 31 i 15 -
.230
.510 .340
TYPE AFC
24
500'C
23
52
500' C
56
44
500' C
49
TABLE FR
15 .WG ' 16
14
(DUPLEX)
16- 30 26 30 41 30
.04 5 .059 .0*5
300 VOLTS
31 15 31 15 31 ! s
250
.230 MO
TYPE AFPD
24
500' C
28
53
500' C
5'
45
500'C
50
TABLE FC3 (triplex)
13 AWG 16 14
16/30 26/30 41'30
.045 .059 .075
300 VOLTS
31 15 ; 31 15 51 15
.265 .295 -350
TYPE AFPD
34
500' C
39
47
500'C
52
66
500'C
71
Finished diameters Riven above ate average. A tolerance of plus or minui Jf* is necessary due to variation in pmcess of manufacture. *C--Coils *Tbe temperature limit of ISO'C- applies only to the impregnated asbestos insulation where the cord is employed within an appliance. Cotton and Rayon braids
are limited to 90*C.
SI RBB 03001
ROCKBESTOS ALL-ASBESTOS
300 VOLT FIXTURE WIRES
* National electrical Code Type AF
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 150CC (302CF)
AS8ESTCS nSUIATICN
FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES. SUN LAMPS. OFFICE EQUIPMENT. RADIO APPARATUS. LEADS FOR SMALL .MOTORS AND ..'.AN' FORMERS. MINIATURE SWITCHBOARDS. ETC.
These heac resisting fixture wires are used for lighting fixcures, sun lamps, oriice equipment, radio apparatus, leads for
They are approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories for lighting fixture wiring and bear their labels. For fixtures where the wiring is concealed in stems or brack ets, the PLAIN type wire is recommended. It has no braid. Made in black and white to indicate polarity. When wiring is exposed, such as on a chain pendant fixture, the BRAIDED wire is recommended. Made in solid color braids and solid color with marker thread to indicate polarity.
ORDERING INFORMATION Standard Packing: Both plain and braided fixture wires are put up on metal spools and in coils, and where quantity warrants (5000 to 10,000 feet depending on size) on fac tory reels.
Rockbestos plain fixture wire is furnished in stand-:u black, white and red. Green, yellow, gray, otange aud brown > Ar ''iniiNc.eJ u Older. Authorized stock items: Black and white. Rockbestos braided fixture wire is finished in standard colors, mahogany brown and black in glazed cotton. Other colors and polarity marker threads can be furnished to order.
In ordering specify: A.W.G. size and stranding. Whether plain type or braided type. If plain whether half the order black, ocher half white finis*' or all one color. If braided type, whether half order solid color braid, other half with market or all one way. Color of braid.
TABLE FS (plain)
Size 1
IS AWG 16 : 14 12 10
Stranding
16/30 26/30 41/30 65/30 104/30
Bare Diam. Inches
.045 .059 .0*5 .095 .120
300 VOLTS
Min. Felted Wall Mils
31 31 31 4? 4~
, -Nominal ' Finished
Diameter Inches
: .110 i .125 : .NO
.190 ! 210
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
10 14 20 34 4S
`Standard Shipping Length
Feet
500'S 500'S 500'S 500' S 500'C
TYPE AF
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
12 IT 23 5? 51
TABLE FSB (BRAIDED)
300 VOLT
TYPE AF
IS AWG 16 ' 14 12
10
16.30 26 30 41 30
6530 10430
;
.045 .059 .0-5 .095 .120
31 51 31 4T 4"
.140
.155 .1-0
.220 .240
i ; i
12 16
37 52
50O' S 50O' S 500'S
500' S 500' C
I
. i
14 19 25 .
40 55
Finished diameters given abort are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5c is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. *C--Coils. S--Spools
ROCKBESTOS AIL-ASBESTOS 300 VOLT
FLEXIBLE CORDS
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 1255C 1257F)
0
FOR RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE CAB AND GAUGE LIGHTING CIRCUITS. PENDANT LIGHTING FIXTURES, BLUEPRINT MA CHINES. SPOT AND FLOODLIGHTS. LEADS FOR FURNACES. OVENS. APPARATUS, ETC.
AotkuMius Ail'Aabcaius Cur<i \ws origui:i"y nevnor--* r^'cab and gauge lighting circuits of steam locomotives to re place rubber insulated cords which failed to stand up under heat and vibration. Because of this use it is widely known in the railroad field as Cab Cord.
There is no rubber whatever in this construction. Instead the basis of the insulation is asbestos, applied to the wire by our unique insulating process and impregnated and compressed to rorm gjie felted asbestos wall. It meets a demand for a heat-resisting, fireproof, permanently flexible cord which will operate without failure under exposure to heat, corrosive fumes, oil, grease or fire hazard.
Because it will not dry up and crack under heat, it makes an ideal heavy duty cord for pendant lighting fixtures Located in high temperature areas in steel mills, boiler rooms, kilns, glass plants, etc. It is also used for leads in heat-developing
.irotriru* and tor the wiring or omernnc m.icn>rc*<, and spot lights and other high wattage units which develop temperatures that are ruinous to other types of insulated wires. For applications in which moisture may be encount ered, use Rockbestos A.V.C. Flexible Cord described on page 19. If a perfectly round construction is desired it can be made up with fillers on special order.
If required for AFPD applications it can be made with polarized conductors on special order.
Standard finish colors: Black and white. Authorized stock items: Black.
RAILROADS NOTH: For lighting circuits in locomotives equipped with train control apparatus we recommend using Rockbestos A.V.C Flexible Cord because of its higher insula tion resistance.
TABLE CA
j
Sire
IS AWG 16 14 12 10
Stranding
, 16/30 26/30
41/30 65/30 104/30
Bare Diam. Inches
.045 .059 .015 .095 .120
300 VOLTS
i Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Felted : Wall
Asbestos Braid
Nominal Finished
Diam.
Inches
30 40 .285
: 30 40 .310
30
45 .350
i 40 45 .430
40 45 .480
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
40 51 64 96 130
tStancfard Shipping Length
Feet
500' C 500'C 500'C 250'C 250'C
Approx. ^ Shipping
Weight per 1000'
46 56 69 101 156
TABLE CAC
300 VOLTS
18 AWG 16 14 12 10
; ;
16/50 26/30 41/30 65/30 104/30
.045 .059
.095 .120
1
;
' '
.
}0
5o >0 40
40
40 .300
52
40 -330
68
45 .3*0
86
45 .455 130
45 .510 ISO
500'C 500' C 5il0' C 250' C 250' C
'Finished dianteceft fives above are average. A tolerance 0/ plus or minus 5pe is necessary due to variations in process of manufacture. +C--Coils.
58 15 92 136 IS6
RBB 02999
FOR FLEXIBLE LEADS AND CONNECTIONS OF APPARATUS SUCH AS LISTED UNDER TABLES "A~ .AND "R"--OVENS. FIRNACES. DRYERS. AUTOMOTIVE BUS IMMERSION HEATER LEADS. BATTERY LEADS AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING.
| This cable is recommended 'wherever flexible leads or con- and radiator immersion heaters because of its high resistance
,'tvjjnn-; ,t*;:->r he t'sed I" o^er'-rNred high f-'n-v'.1-
.> hr:-: h<r.e. (For smaller diameter cable for these
insrsninons
ippl:c::'.cr.s and diesel locomotive control circuit wiring in
Steel mills sometimes use this cable for motor leads exposed
quire about special Type ACA engine compartment or con
to heat where the possibility of a moisture condition is re
trol cables.)
mote. It will not deteriorate under constant high ambient temperatures and is highly resistant to corrosive fumes, flame, grease and oil, characteristics which make it idea), for jumper leads, etc. {For high dielectric strength and moisture resist
This cable is National Electrical Code Type AIA and is listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories' as Type AIA wire. Maximum operating temperature is 125C (257F). Stand
ance see Rockbestos A.V.C. Motor Lead and Apparatus Cable
ard finish colors: Black and white. Authorized stock item:
t on page 18.)
Black. This cable can be made up with extra flexible stranded
Automotive bus manufacturers and operators use it for en
tinned conductor if required.
gine compartment wiring and leads for batteries, crank case
For 300 volt construction refer to page 44, Table RF-300.
TABLE RF
600 VOLTS
TYPE AIA
Size
I 1 Stranding
Bare
Diata. Inches
Nominal Thickness-- Mils j ,
j Felted i Asbestos 1
! Wall i Braid
!
Nominal Finished
Diam.
Inches
Approx. Net Wgt
in Lbs. per 1000'
fStandard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight
per 1000'
*18AWG
*16
14 :
12 ;
10 8, 6 5
4| 3! 2' I:
o
00 000 0000
250.000 CM 300.000 350.000 400.000
450.000 500.000
! ;
! : : 1
[ ;
16/.010 26/.010 41/.010 65/.Q10
104/.010 133/.0111 133/0140 133/.0158
133/.0177 133/.0I99 133/.0223 259/.0180
259/.0202 259/.0227 259/.0255 259/.0236
427/.0242 427/.0265 427/.02S6 427/.0306
427/.0325 427/.0342
.045 .059 .075 .095
.120 .167 .210 .237
.266 .299 .335 .378
.424 .477 .536 .601
.653 .716 .772 .326
.878 -923
; , ; ,
; 1 j
: ;
i
:
;
i ;
' .
30 30 30 40
40 40 60 60
60 60 60 75
5 75 75 75
90 90 90 90
90 90
40 40 ; 40 : 40 :
.185 .200
.215 .255
40 ' 40 ; 45 45
.280 .330 .420 .450
45 45 45 1 45 1
.480 .510 .545 .620
45 '
45 ; 45 ' 45 j
.665 .720
.780
.845
45 :
.925
45 i
.990
45 i 1.045
45 | 1.100
45 ; 1.150 45 j 1.195
23 27 34 49
65 94 135 165
195 235 285 360
445 540 665 810
985 1120 1330 1460
1690 1805
500' C 500'C 500'C 500'C
500' C 500' C 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500'R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R
27 32 39 54
71 99 168 206
243 293 356 430
556 675 831 1012
1231 1400 1662 1325
2112 2256
finished diameters given above are average, A tolerance ot plus or minus 5% i* necessary due to variation in process of manuiactut*. +C--Coils. R--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
RBB 02998
48
I. S7SAN050 'LAIN CC'?5* C5NDUCTC*
'.0 a53:5TCS
3. A53SS70S JRAO
FOR GRID .fUMPER CONNECTION'S AND CONNECTION'S FROM GRIDS TO FACEPLATES. INFRA-RED DRYERS. OVENS. ELECTRIC STOVE BUS CIRCUITS, ELEMENT LEADS ON Vt'ELL TYPE ANNEALING FURNACES AND OPEN WIRING EXPOSED TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, CORROSIVE FUMES, GREASE. OIL OR FIRE HAZARD.
This wire is listed bv Underwriters' Laboratories as Tvpe AIA wire.
Standard hnish colors: Black and white. Authorized stock items: Black (white also in sizes nos. 12 and 14).
For 300 volt construction refer to page 44. Tabic R-300 Rockbestos High Temperature Rheostat Wire,
TABLE R
600 VOLTS
TYPE AIA
Bare
Nominal Thickness--Mils
'Nominal Finished
Approx. Net Wgt.
fStandard Shipping '
Approx. Shipping
Diam.
Felted
Asbestos
Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Scranding
Inches
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per 1000'
**18 AWG
7/.0152
.046
30
40
' * l<5
/.0192
.058
30
40
14
7/.0242
.073
30
40
12
7/.0305
.092
40
40
.190 .200 .215 .255
22 28
33 47
10
7/.0385
.116
40
40
.280 64
8
7/.0486
.146
40
40
.310 90
6
7/.0612
.184
60
45
.595 130
5
7/.0688
.206
60
45
.420 155
4
7/.0772
.232
60
45
3
7/0867
.260
60
45
2
7/.0974
.292
60
45
1
19/.0664
.332
75
45
.445 .470
.505 .575
185 225 270 345
0 00 000 0000
19/.0745
.373
75
45
19/.0837
.419
75
45
19/. 0940
.470
75
45
19/. 105 5
.528
75
45
.615 420 .660 520 .710 635 .770 785
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
90
45
300.000
37/.0900
.630
90
45
350.000
37/.0973
.681
90
45
400.000
37/.1040
.728
90
45
.845 .900
.955 1.000
920 1080
1245 1405
450.000 500.000 550.000 <500.000
' 550.000 "00.000 750.000 S00.000
850.000 900.000 950.000 l.OOQ.OOO
37/.1103 37/.1162 6I/.0950 61/.0992
61/.1032 61/. 1071 61/.U09 61/.1145
61/.1I80 61/.1215 61/.1248 61/.1280
.772 .813 .855 .893
.929 .964 .998 1.031
1.062 1.093 1.123 1.152
90 90 105 105
105 105 105 105
105 105 105 105
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
1.045 1.085 1.155 1.195
1.230 1.265 1.300 1.335
1.365 1.395 1.425 1.455
1570 1730 1890 2080
2240 2415 2560 2730
2890 3050 3215 3375
500'C 500' C 500'C 500'C
500' C 500' C 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500'R
27 53 39 53
69 94 162 193
231 281 337 431
525 650 793 981
1150 1350 1556 1756
1962 2162 2362 2600
2800 3013 3200 3412
3612 3812 4018 4218
'Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils, R--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
47 RBB 02997
ROCKBESTOS ALL-ASBESTOS
600 VOLT RHEOSTAT WIRE
National Electrical Coda Typo AIA MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 125C 1257F)
3
I. $0110 PLAIN COPPER CONDUCTOR
2
I
2. PELTED AS4E5TCS
3. AS3ESTCS 3RAI0
FOR GRID JUMPER CONNECTION'S AND CONNECTIONS FROM GRIDS TO FACEPLATES. INFRA-RED DRYERS. OVENS. ELECTRIC STOVE BUS CIRCUITS, ELEMENT LEADS ON WELL TYPE ANNEALING FURNACES AND OPEN WIRING EXPOSED TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, CORROSIVE FUMES, GREASE. OIL OR FIRE HAZARD.
A;bcc:c;
*vir wac nriginaily oroduieu bv auuiua
two Of three braids of asbestos yarn on the wire *iid fuujhl:g
each braid with compound. This had several disadvantages.
For example, its moisture resistance was very low due to the
comparatively open covering so that many engineers consid
ered that spaced wiring was necessary in order to prevent
possible leakage under damp conditions. The labor cost of
doing this type of wiring is high.
Another disadvantage--though really more of an annoyance --was that in working with this wire a good deal of the compound Baked off and continued to do so after the instal lation was completed, spoiling the appearance of an other wise nice job.
The Rockbestos development of the felted and impregnated wall of asbestos insulation was a distinct improvement. In stead of a relatively open covering on the wire, the asbestos is applied in the form of a homogeneous insulation. The dielectric strength is thereby increased. Next, the impregnat ing compound is an integral part of the insulating wall, not
painted on after the wall is formed. That means chat, through repeated neatg -nd cooling cycles, die compound car. fail away from the asbestos. The dielectric strength and mois ture resistance of Rockbestos Rheostat Wire are, therefore, practically constant. And there is none of the usual Baking when working with Rockbestos Rheostat Wire and Cable, with either white or black braid.
Because of its comparatively high moisture resistance Rock bestos Rheostat Wire may be bunch-wired with safety, and it is also recommended for open wiring carrying less than 600 volts which is subject to high temperatures or totting, corrosive fumes. For a 300 volt construction of the same type refer to page 44.
This wire is National Electrical Code Type AIA listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories as Type AIA wire and has a maximum operating temperature 125C (257F).
Standard Bnish colon: Black and white.
Authorized stodc items: Blade (white also in sizes nos. 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.
TABLE A
Size
1
Bare Dista. Inches
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness--Mils
Felted Wall
Asbestos Braid
*Nominal Finished
Dtam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
TYPE AIA
fSiandard Shipping Length.
Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
1SAWG S
.040
30
40
.180
22
500'C
27
*16
; .051
30
40
.195
26
500'C
32
14 1 .064
30
40
.205
32
500'C
37
12 i .081
30
40
.225
42
500'C
47
io ; .102
30
40
.245
56
500' C
61
8 1 .128
30
40
.270
79
500'C
84
6
.162
40
40
325
115
500'R
143
5 : .182
40
45
.355
140
500'R
175
4 ; .204
40
45
.375
165
500'R
206
3 j .229
40
45
.400 205
500' R
256
.258
40
45
.430 255
500'R
318
1 i .289
60
45
.500 320
500'R
400
0 i .325 oo ; .365
60 60
45 45
.535 .575
395 485
500'R 500'R
606
000
.410
60
45
.620
600
500'R
750
0000
.460
60
45
.670 745
500'R
931
Finished diameters given above ate avenge. A tolerance of plua or minus i% is neceaaarr due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils, R--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
j
ROCKBESTOS ALL-ASBESTOS
300 VOLT EXTRA FLEXIBLE APPARATUS CABLE
National Electrical Cade Type AA MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. ISO^C (302;F)
This cable was originally developed as "Motion Picture Cable" for specific use in motion picture projector lamp houses and sun-arc lamps, but its use has been extended to product and industrial applications requiring extra-flexible insulated conductors that will resist the baking effects of high temperatures.
The felted asbestos insulation and the asbestos braid are both impregnated with heat and flame resisting compound to assure the highest possible resistance to heat and maximum flexibility. The braid finish is white.
This cable is National Electrical Code Type AA, listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories as Type AA wire and has a maximum operating temperature of lSQ^C (302F). Strand ed Copper conductors employing No. 27 AWG or smaller strands limited to I50C (302F) by Underwriters' Lab oratories. It will remain flexible under continuous operation at rated temperature, doesn't burn or support combustion even when exposed to an arc, and has typical Rockbestos resistance to fumes, grease or oil.
Standard finish colors: White and black. Authorized stock items: White:
TABLE W
1
Size
:
**18 AWG '*1(5
14 12
10
! 6 .4
2 1 0 00
000 0000
! | ; i
!
! i 1
i
Stranding
41/34 65/34 104/34 259/36
413/36 665/36 1050/36 1666/36
2646/36 3332/36 4214/36 5292/36
6713/36 8512/36
Diam. Inches
.047 .061 .077 .102
.130 .165 .205 .275
.350 -400 .440 .500
.570 .640
300 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Felted Wall
Asbestos Braid
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
30 40 .190 30 40 .205 30 40 .220 30 40 .245
30 40 .270 50 40 -305 40 45 375 40 45 .445
40 45 .520 60 45 .610 60 45 .650 60 A5 .710
60 45 .780 60 45 .850
Approx.
in Lbs. per 1000'
18 23 30 41 58 75 115 170
255 330 410 500
630 780
TYPE AA
-(Standard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping
Weight per 1000'
500'C 500' C 50Q' C 500'C
500' C 500' C 500' C 250' C
200' C 200' C 200' C 200' NR
200' NR 200'NR
23 36 47 63
176 262
507 637 787
FrientiusrhneadblediaRmeeelt!e*r* given above are avenge. A tolennce of plu* or minus }% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. +C--Coils. NR--Non-
Not listed in National Electrical Code.
FOR GRID IUMPER CONNECTION'S AND CONNECTS >.VS FROM ^R;D> TO FACEPLATE:', INFRA-RED DRYERS. OVSN>, LLLCTRK. STOVE BUS CIRCUITS. ELEMENT LEADS ON WELL TYPE ANNEALING FURNACES AND OPEN WIRING EXPO>ED TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES.-CORROSIVE FUMES. GREASE. -ML OR FIRE HAZARD.
CONDUCTORS: TABLE A-300 (SOLID) TABLE R-30f> ( STRANDED) TABLE RF-300 (FLEXIBLE STRANDED >
! *r'-t
i-* 11 : ! -y i .
L..L v>.... T-pc AA v.-ire.
Standard braid finishes are white ana d'.nk---.oiors ou s^cuai ucder.
TABLE A-300 (Solid)
300 VOLTS
TYPE AA
Size
1
1 Diam. 1 Inches
Nominal Thickness--Mils
Felted Wail
Asbestos Braid
Nominal
Diam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgt
in Lbs. per 1000'
^Standard | Approx.
Shipping : Shipping
Length
' Weight
Feet
! per 1000'
"'IS AWG 3S16
U 12 10 S
.040 .051 .064
.081 .102 .12$
i
30
40 .ISO
18
30 40 .195
30
40
.205 :
28
30 . 40
.225 i 38
30 ' 40 . .245 1 52
30 40
.270 . 69
500' C
500' C 500' C 500'C 500' C 500' C
'
1 i
23 33 43 57 T9
'Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils
TABLE R-300 (Stranded)
1 1
Size Stranding
Bare Diam. Inches
300 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils j
Felted Wall
Asbestos Braid
Nominal 1 Approx.
Finished Net Wgt.
Diam.
in Lbs.
Inches
per 1000'
| : :
TYPE AA
tStandard 1 Approx.
Shipping i Shipping
Length
j Weight
Feet
` per 1000'
**13 AWG "16
12 10 3
.
' -
7/.0152 -'.0192 7/.0242 7/0305 7/.0335 7/.0486
.046 .058
.075 .092 .116 .146
50 50 30 30 50 30
40 ' .190
40 .200 ,
40 .215 i
40 : .235 !
40 : .260
40
.290 1
is
i
500' C
!
23
'
500' C
!
29
:
500' C
!
44
500' C
|
54
'
500' C
i
72
i
500' C
24 28 35 45 60 S3
TABLE RF-300 (Flexible Stranded)
300 VOLTS (Maximum Operating Temp. 150C> TYPE AA
"13 AWG `"16
14 12 10
3
l6/.0t0 26/.010
' 41/.OIO
65''.010 104/.010 135'.0111
.045 .059 .075 .09?
.120 .167
50
30 30 30 30
40 ` .185
40 .200 .
40 .215 :
*o :
.235
40 .260
'40 .507
is
:
500' C
.
23
;
500' C
`
30
1
500' C
<
40
,
500'C
1
`56 500' C
75
i
500' C
j
24 23 35 46 61 S3
`Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus `Not listed in National Electrical Code.
is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture.
CoiU
RBB 02994
44
NEC TYPE AIA
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. !25'C i257'T)
Pages
list Rocxocscos
ill-asbestos constructions in
id.tvscar,
.mw .woa-
ritus Wires and Cables tor
600 volt service. They ace recommended for open wiring in
high ambient dry locations. The impregnated asbestos insula-
.ra
NEC TYPE AF
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 1S0C (302R
Page 50 in this section lists both plain and braided fix ture wires for 500 volt secvice. In fixtures where the
wiring is concealed in stems or brackets, the PLAIN type is
recommended. It has no braid. Made in black and white to
indicate polarity.
When wiring is exposed, such as on chain pendant fixtures,
rhe BRAIDED wire is recommended. Made in solid color
braids and solid color with marker rhread to indicate poiarity.
rions used wiil not deteriorate under constant high tempera-
cures, and they are re<'<tmc to corrosive tames, dame, moist-
:*e jre><e ,rv
''or 'ppijcations requiring more flexible
conductors, extra flexible standings may be specified tor
maximum flexibility. These wires are listed by Underwriters'
Laboratories as Type A1A wire.
Rockbestos Heat Resisting Fixture Wires are approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories for lighting fixtures and bear their labels. The impregnated asbestos insulation withstands the high socket temperatures developed by high wattage or flush type fixtures without drying out or becoming hard or brittle. This type of insulation also eliminates fire hazard as it is resistant to flame as well as heat. Furthermore, it is moisture resisting, an important factor where fixtures hang in damp or humid locations.
NEC TYPE AFC AND AFPD
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 150=C (302F1
The 500 volt Flexible Cords listed on pages 49 and 51 are useful for lighting pend ants and for apparatus and rest leads where nor.-deteri-
orating heat resisting cord is required. The constructions
illustrated on these two pages oifer a selection of either cot
ton or asbestos braid.
The flexible cords on page 51 are approved bv Underwriters'
Laboratories for lighting fixture wiring under rhe tvpe svm-
bols shown.
The 300 volt All-asbestos Flexible Cords shown on page -19 were originally developed for cab and gauge lighting circuits of steam locomotives to replace rubber insulated cords which failed to stand up under exposure to heat and vibration. Its heavy duty asbestos braid construction made it ideal for pendant lighting fixtures located in high temperature loca tions in steel mills, boiler rooms, kilns and glass plants requiring a heavy duty flexible cord which would operate without failure under exposure to heat, corrosive fumes, oil. grease, and fire hazard.
RBB 02993
r
ROCKBESTOS THERMOPLASTIC and ASBESTOS
600 VOLT SWITCHBOARD WIRES
AND FLEXIBLE HINGE CABLE
National Elaetrleal Coda Typo TA TABLE XB, SOLID--TABLE XB5, STRANDED TABLE XBH, FLEXIBLE STRANDED HINGE CABLE
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 90C U94F)
I. SCIIO 0 STRANOEO TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR
2. TwERnOPIASHC INSUlAflON
3- P61TID AS8ESTOS
FOR. SWITCHBOARDS, CONTROL PANELS AND HINGE CONNECTIONS
Standard nnisn colors: Gray and black. Authorized stock items: Gray.
*. PlAMEPROOP COTTON JSAiO
TABLE XB (Solid)
600 VOLTS
TYPE TA
Minimum
Nominal Thickness--Mils
Nominal
Approx.
^Standard
Approx.
Bare
Thermoplastic
Finished
Net Wgi.
Shipping
Shipping
Diam.
: Insulation
Felted
Cotton
Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Inches '
Mils
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per 1000'
iU IS A\X'G *!:M6
14 12
10 8
.040 .051 .064
.081
.102 128
4 3
1 0 00 000 0000
TABLE
XBS
.132
.204 .229 .258 .289
325 .365 .410 .460
(Stranded)
20 20 20 20
20 20 30
30 30
30 30 40
40
40 40 40
Size
Stranding
Bare Diana. Inches
20 1 20
20 20 i 20 | 20 . 25 i i 25 , 25 \ 25 1 30 I 30 [ 30
30 ' ' 30
Minimum
Thermoplastic Insulation Mils
. 16 16 16 16
16 17
17
17 17 20 20
20 20 - 20 20
600 VOLTS
Nom. "ITiickitess -- Mils
Felted Wall
Cotton Braid
.160 .170 .185 .200
.225 .350 315 .335
.360 .385 .420 .480
.515 .555 .600 .650
Nominal Finished
Diam.
Inches
20 25 30 40 55 75 '.20 lh'j 175 210 260 330 405 495 605 750
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
500' C 500' C 500' C 500' C
500' C 500' tc
;Gv u
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500'R 300'R 500'R 500'R
26 31 >6 46
61 81
ioi
218 262 325 412
506 618 756 937
TYPE TA
tScandard Shipping Length
Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
**18 AWG **16
14 12
10 S 6 5
4
3 2 l
0 00 000 0000
7/.0152 7/.0192 7/.0242 7/.0305
7/.0385 7/.0486 7/.06I2 7/.0688
7/.0772 7/.0867 7/.0974 19/.0664
19/.0745 19/.0837 19/.0940 19/. 105 5
.046 .058 .073 .092
.116 .146 .184 .206
.232 .260 .292 .332
.373 .419 .470 .528
TABLE XBH (Flexible Stranded)
20 20 20 20
. 20 20 30 30
30 30 30 40
40 40 40 40
20 20 20 20
20 20 25 25
25 25 25 30
30 30 30 30
600
16 16 16 16
17 17 17 17
17 20 20 20
20 20 20 20
VOLTS
.165 .180 .195 .215
.240 .270 .340 .365
.395 .425 .455 .525
.565 .610 .660 .720
20 500' C 26
25 500' C 31
32 500'C 38
41
500'C
47
56 500'C 63
79 500'C 85
125
500' R
136
150
300' R
187
ISO
500'R
223
240
500'R
300
265
500' R
331
345
500'R
431
420
500'R
525
515
500'R
643
635
500'R
793
780
500' R
975
TYPE TA
**18 AWG **16
14 12
10 8 6 5
4 3
I
0 00 000 0000
16/.010 26/.010 41/.010 65/.010
I04/.010 133/.01I1 133/.0140 133/.0158
133/.0177 133/.0199 133/.0223 259/.0180
259/.0202 259/.0227 259/.0255 259/.0286
.045 .059 .075 .095
.120 .167 .210 .237
.266 .299 .335 .378
.424 .477 .536 .601
givca idovc are aver? Noe listed in National Electrical Code.
20 20 20 20
20 20 30 30
30 30 30 40
40 40 40 40
20
16 .165
20
500'C
25
20 16 .180 25 500'C 30
20
16 .195
31
500'C
37
20
16 .215
42
500'C
47
20
17 -245
57
500'C
63
20
17 29Q
84
500'C
89
25
17 .365 130
500'R
162
25
20
395 160
500'R
200
25
20 .425 190
500'R
237
25
20 .460 230
500'R
287
25
20 .495 280
500'R
350
30
20 .570 360
500'R
450
30
20 .615 435
500/ R
543
30
20 .670 535
500'R
666
30
20
.730
660
500'R
825
30
20 .795 810
500'R
1012
co variadoo in proem of manufacture. fC--CoiU. R--Reels
42
RBB 02992
-IT V
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
600 VOLT HEADLIGHT WIRE
NEC TYPE AVB--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 90C (194F)
I. 5TRAN0E0 TINNED COPPER CONDUCTOR
VARNISHED CAMBRIC
2
3. PSITEO ASBESTOS
4. PIAMEPROOP COTTON 6RAI0
FOR LIGHTING AND CONTROL CIRCUITS OF LOCOMOTIVES--CAN BE USED FOR SWITCHBOARDS, RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMITTERS. MOTOR DRIVEN RHEO STATS, CONTROL PANELS FOR MOTOR STARTERS, ELEVATORS, FIRE DOORS, CRANES, INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS, ETC.
This wire was designed for railway locomotive applications in which a single conductor wire is more convenient to use than A.V.C, Flexible Cords (Cab Cords).
The construction illustrated above has the same characteris tics that are to be found in other A.V.C. wires, cables and cords--high dielectric strength and resistance to heat and moisture.
Standard finish colors: Black and gray. Be sure to specify braid color desired on order.
This wire can be finished in grey to match the appearance of our standard switchboard wires listed in this section. Its flexi ble conductor offers an intermediate stranding between Table BS and Table BH for Switchboard Applications. This con struction also lends itself to many applications in which stranded conductors are not only preferred but are an essen tial requirement because of their greater flexibility.
This Rockbestos A.V.C. 600 volt Headlight wire is desig nated as National Electrical Code Type AVB and has a maxi mum operating temperature of 90C (194F).
TABLE T
Size Stranding
Bare Diam. Inches
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness ---Mils
VC
Felted Wall
Cotton Braid
^Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgt
in Lbs. per 1000'
TYPE AVB
^Standard Shipping Length
Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
16 AWG 14 12 .10
19/.0117 19/.0147 19/.0185 19/.0234
.059 .074
.093 .117
30 30 30 30
20 1(5 .195 25 500'C 31
20 16 ,210 30 500'C 36
20
16 .225
45
500' C
41
20 17 .255 60 500'C 66
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus J% it necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils.
tliI
41 RBB 02991
ST?.sOSO ?l*,N C0?5* CCnOUCTCR
2. fslTSS *s3e$rcs
3. /4SN/SHEO CAM3SIC
4. fiLIEft AiSESTOS
5. HA6COf COTTON 3*.>
The nenetal use of Rockbescos A.V.C. Switchboard Wire and Hinge Cable by switchboard builders, power companies, industrial plants, etc. brought forth requests for a cable with the same characteristics and finish for bus circuits. For this application we designed the cable illustrated above, similar in mnsmirvnp to o*tr A.V.C. Poo.'ci Cable bat covered with a cotton braid instead of asbestos yam.
This cable may also be used for conduit installations where Rockbesros A.V.C. Power Cable diameters run too large. It is National Electrical Code Type AVB, has a maximum oper ating temperature of 90C (194F), is listed by Underwrit ers' Laboratories, and complies with NEMA Standards
Standard finish colors: Black and gray.
TABLE P
Size Stranding
Bare Diam. Icches
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
1st Felted . Wall
vc
Insert
2nd Felted Walt
Cotton Braid
Nominal
Finished Diam. inches
Approx. Net Wgt
in Lbs. per 1000'
TYPE AVB
tSundard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
-**13 AWG 3 *16
14
12
7/.0152 7/.0192 7/.0242
7/.0305
.046 .058 .073 .092
10
to
10 10
30 30
30 30
10
7/.G385
.116
10
30
8
7/.0486
.146
10
30
6
7/.0612
.184
15
30
5
7/.0688
.206
15
30
4
7/.0772
.232
15
30
7/.0867
.260
15 ,
30
2
7/.0974
.292
15
30
I
19/.0664
.332
20
30
0 00 000 0000
19/.0745 19/.Q837 19/.0940
19/.1055
.373
.419 .470
.528
20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30
250.000 CM 500.000
550.000 400.000
37/.0822 57/.0900
37/.0973 37/.1040
.575 .630 .681 .728
25 25 25 25
40 40 40 40
450.000 500.000 550.000 600.000
37/.I103 37/.1162
61/.0950 61/.0992
.772
.813 .855
.893
25 25 30
30
40
40 40 40
650.000 "00.000 50.000 900.000
61/.1032 61/.1071
61/.1109 61/. 1145
.929 .964 .998
1.031
30 30 30 30
40 40 40 40
850.000 900.000
950.000 1.000.000
61/.11S0 61/.I215 61/.1248 61/.1280
1.062 1.093
1.123 1.152
30 30 30
30
40 40 40 40
1.250.000 1.500.000 1.750.000 2.000.000
91/.U72 91/.1284 127/. U74
127/.1255
1.289
1.412 1.526
1.632
30 30
30 30
50 50 50 50
15 16 15 l6 15 16 15 17
15
15 20 20
17 17 17 17
20 20 20 20 20 20 30 20
30 20 30 20
30 20
50 20
40 20
40 25 40 25 40 25
40 25 40 25 40 25
40 25
40 25 40 25 40 . 25 40 25
40 25 40 25
40 25 40 25
50 32 50 32 50 32 50 32
.190 .200 .215 .240
.260 .290 .350 .370
.405 .430 .465 535
.575 .620 .670 .730
.825 .890 .945 .990
1.035 1.075 1.125 1.165
1.200 1.235 1.270 1-305
1.335 1.365 1.395 1.425
1.615 1.740 1.850 1.960
25 30 35 45
60 85 125' 150
190 220 275 345
430 515 630 780
945 1145 1310 1480
1645 1810 1990 2165
2330 2490 2655 2818
2980 3140 3305 3465
4340 5160 6000 6740
500'C 500'C 500'C 500'C
500'C 500'C 500'R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500'R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500'R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500'R
31 36 41 51
66 91 156 187
237 275 343 431
537 643 787 975
1181 1431 1637 1850
2056 2262' 2487 2706
2912 3112 3318 3522
3725 3925 4131 4331
5425 6450 7500 8425
Finished diamtttn given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils, R--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
RBB 02990
40
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
600 VOLT SWITCHBOARD HINGE CABLE
NEC TYPE AVB--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 903C (194F)
I. STRANOEO TiSNEO
CCNOuCTC*
IT=3 A$JsS"S
1
3.
2
CA.wSRIC
!=EtTEO ASBESTOS
5 HamEPSOOE COTTON BSa.O
FOR HIN'GE AND JUMPER CONNECTION'S ON SWINGING INSTRUMENT AND SYNCHRONIZING METER PANELS, MOTOR LEADS AND APPLICA TIONS SUCH AS LISTED UNDER TABLES B AND BS.
' companion wit to F.ockfcestos Switchboard Wire we offer this heat, dame and moisture resisting flexible Hinge Cable. u*ipped piiinaiii. for hinge or jumper connections on swinging instrument and synchronizing meter panels, etc., it is also used in various applications in electrical appara tus to maintain dependable performance. It may also be used for conduit wiring where conditions are not severe enough to require an asbestos braid.
Standard construction employs a flexible stranded, tinned copper conductor, insulated witi^a felted wall of asbestos, an insert of varnished cambric tape, another wall of felted asbestos, impregnated with flameproof and moisture i resisting insulating compounds, and a cotton braid finished with flameproof compound.
The diameters of Rockbestos Hinge Cable are approximately the same as those of ocher Rockbestos Switchboard Wires, and braid finishes are identi cal to assure matching appearance when used on the same board.
Rockbestos A. V. C. Hinge Cable is designated as National Electrical Code Type AVB, has a maximum operating temperature of 90C (194F) and is listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories. It complies with the NEMA Small Wiring for Switchboards Standard and is approved by Factory Mutual Laboratories, switchboard manufacturers and power companies.
Standard finish colors: Gray and black. Authorized stock items: Gray. Be sure to specify braid color desired on or der.
TABLE BH
600 VOLTS
TYPE AVB
Bare
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
*Nominal Approx. fStandard Approx. Finished NetWgt. Shipping Shipping
Stranding
Diam.
1st Felted
VC
2nd Felted Cotton
Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Tinned
Inches
Wall
Insert
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per 1000'
*18 AWG
16/.010
.045
10
30
15
16 .190
25
500'C
31
**16
26/.010
.059
10
30
15
16 .205
30
500'C
36
14
41/.010
.075
10
30
15
16 .220
35
500'C
41
12
65/.OIO
.095
10
50
15
17 .240
45
500'C
51
10
104/.010
.120
10
50
15
17 .265
60
500'C
66
8
133/.0111
.167
10
30
15
17 .315
90
500'C
96
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus Not listed in National Electrical Code.
is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils
39 RBB 02989
4i
III
I I I
1. SCUD C* S7?ANDED TINNED COPIES CONDUCTOR
v4?ni$hed Cambric
3. PELTED ASBESTOS
i. 'LamSPRCOP cotton JJAID
FOR SWITCHBOARDS, RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMITTERS, MOTOR DRIVEN RHEOSTATS. CONTROL PANELS FOR MOTOR STARTERS, ELEVATORS, FIRE DOORS. CRANES, INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS, OIL BURNING BOILER UNITS, ETC.
Standard finish colors; Gray and Black. Authorized stock icems: Gray.
TABLE B (Solid)
Size
18 AWG 16 14 12
10 8 6 5
4 5
I
0 00 000 0000
Bare Diana. Inches
.040 .051 .064 .081
.102 .128 .162 .182
.204 .229 .258 .289
-325 .365 .410 .460
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Miis
VC
Felted Wall
Cottoo Braid
finished Diam. Inches
30 30 . 30 30
30 30 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
20 16 20 ' 16 20 16 20 16
20 17 20 17 30 17 30 17
30 17 30 20 30 20 40 20
40 20 40 20 40 20 40 20
.175 .185 .200 .220
.240 .270 .340 .360
.380 .415 .445 .495
.530 .570 .615 .665
.
Appro*. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
20 25 30 40
55 80 125 150
175 215 260 330
405 495 610 750
TYPE AVB
r iuiluaiu Shipping Length
Feet
Appro*. Shipping Weight per 1000'
500' C 500'C 500'C 500' C
500' C 500'C 500'R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500'R 500'R
25 31 36 46
61 86 156 187
218 268 325 412
506 618 762 937
TABLE BS (Stranded)
600 VOLTS
TYPE AVB
Nominal Thickness ---Mils
^Nominal
Approx.
^Standard
Approx.
Bare
Finished
Net Wgt.
Shipping
Shipping
Diam.
\rr 1 Felted
Cotton
Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Stranding
Inches
vc
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per 1000'
16 AWG 14 12 10
8 6 5 4
3 2 I 0
00 000 0000
7/.0192 7/.0242 7/.0305 7/.0385
7/.0486 7/.0612 7/.0688 7/.0772
7/.0867 7/.0974 19/.0664 19/.0745
19/.0837 19/.0940 1 I9/.1055
.058 .073 .092 .116
.146 .184 .206 .232
.260 .292 .332 .373
.419 .470 .528
30 30 30 30
30 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40 40
20 16 .190 20 16 .205 20 16 .225 20 17 .250
25 500'C 31
35
500'C
. 41
45 500' C 51
60 500'C 66
20 17 .280
80 500'C 86
30
17
.360
130
500'R
162
30
17
.380
150
500'R
187
30
20
.415
185
500'R
231
30
20
.440
225
500'R
281
30
20
.475
280
500'R
350
40
20
.535
345
500'R
431
40
20
.575
420
500'R
525
40
20
.620
515
500'R
643
40
20
.670
630
500'R
787
40
20
.730
780
500'R
975
Fiaijhed diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 3% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils, R--Reels
RBB 02988
38
NEC TYPE AVB ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
Rockbestos A.V.C. Switchboard Wire is designated as Na tional Electrical Code Type AVB, has a maximum operating temperature of ?0rC (19*rFj and is listed by the LkvJcr* -.vekers' Laboratories. It complies with the NEMA Smali Wiring for Switchboards Standard and is approved by Fac tory Mutual Laboratories, switchboard manufacturers and power companies. It is used for switchboards, radio and tele vision transmitters, motor driven rheostats, control panels, for motor starters, elevators, Ere doors, cranes, induction heating apparatus, oil burning boiler units, etc. Fine appearance of completed boards is also assured because ) Rockbestos A.V.C. Switchboard Wire can be bent at right angles without cracking the braid. This desirable characteris tic is contributed by the felted asbestos wall of insulation
VAR-JiSf-SO cambric
asbestos
HamEPRCOF cohon bsaio
which acts like a cushion beneath the braid and gives slightly when 3 sharp bend is made. For this reason boards can be
rvv'm r"::h other types cf switchboard must be handled carefully if bieaks are to be avoided. On switchboards installed in locations where the wiring is ex posed to very high temperatures, we recommend the use of our Table C, Rockbestos A.V.C Lighting Wire, on page 13 in this catalog.
Braid Colors: Standard finish colors: Gray and black. Authorized stock items: Gray. Other colors or striped patterns can be furnished on special order. Be sure to specify braid color desired on order.
I i
NEC TYPE TA
THERMOPLASTIC INSULATION
FELTED ASBESTOS
FLAMEPROOF COTTON BRAID
Available in both solid and stranded conductors, Rockbestos National Electrical Code Type TA Switchboard Wire has a maximum operating temperature of 90C. (194F.) and is insulated with a seamless Polyvinylchloride sheath, impreg nated felted asbestos and covered with a cotton braid finished with flame resistant compound. It strips easily and takes right angle bends without cracking. It is approved for switchboard wiring application only.
This cable is listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories and complies with NEMA Standards.
Braid Colors: Standard finish colors: Gray and black. Authorized stock items: Gray. Other colors or striped patterns can be furnished on special order. Be sure to specify braid color desired on order.
RBB 02987
37
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTIONS FOR ROCKBESTOS POWER AND CONTROL CABLES
\ *
This Rockbescos A.V.C. Concrol Cable iilciscratei is one or :he many mukiconduccor cables designed to meet specific requirements in control and power circuits. They are made up as shown or with either lead sheath or armor only as specified and in ratings ranging from 600 to 5000 volts. (Synthetic sheath ings may also be specified for concrol cables where temperatures permit.) This type of cable not only protects operation of circuits exposed to heat and moisture and other severe operating conditions, but also increases the flexi bility of wiring systems and makes circuits more easily accessible.
The felted asbestos insulation, impregnated w:;t..u resisting compounds, withstands high temperatures, corrosive fumes, aging and conductor-heating overloads. The lead sheath protects it from excessive condensation resulting from heating and cooling cycles and complete sub mersion. The spiral bronze armor eliminates the need for conduit, an impor tant consideration in capacity expansion programs, as the cable can be run in troughs, up vertical risers or over and around obstructions. Its flame and heat resistant structure will also maintain vital alarm and control system cir cuits for longer periods under exposure to flame than other conventional types.
The cable illustrated on this page is a special construction which is typical or many "specials" designed by Rockbestos to meet severe or unusual operating conditions.
Its construction consists of: Conduit saving bronze armor covering for protection against abrasion. Impregnated jute serve to cushion the armor and to protect the lead sheath from mechanical damage.
Lead sheathing for protection against immersion or excessive condensation. Friction tape to bind the cabled conductors securely together to maintain the lay.
INDIVIDUAL CONDUCTORS Coded individual cotton braided conductors for easy circuit identification. Felted asbestos beneath the cotton braid impregnated with heat, flame and moisture resistant compounds.
Varnished cambric for high dielectric strength and added moisture resistance Inner wall of felted asbestos to complete the A.V.C. construction serving as a baffle between the varnished cambric and heated conductors.
mr.
RBB 02986
(See Opposite Page for General Information)
Standard conductor sices ire So. 9-19/22 and No. 12-19. 25 tinr.L-.: copper, insuiaceJ with i 10 mii -aj;! or felted impregnated asbestos, }0 mil wall varnished cambric insert, another 15 rr.ii vail of felted asbestos and a cotton braid colored according to the X'EMA Control Cable Color Code for Multi-conductor Cables, listed on the opposite page. The individual conductors are then cabled with jute fillers where
necessary, a lave: of table tape is applied, and hnailv a h-.td 'heatn :> appheu for absolute moisture prttc-.ttor The standard make-up on two conductor construction, .> to cable the conductors with oilers to make round, ix: :: .an also be furnished :n parallel construction. Parallel must be speciiied if desired.
These Rockbestos Type AVL Control Cables can aiso be made up with No. 14, 16 and 18 AWG conductors.
TABLE MPt (AWGNo. 12-19/25)
rv*.t.4. <jn..y...v...iU....4....
1 2
i
1 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19
iitanuing f
19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25
19/25 19/25
;
! | J
; l !
i
! = : ;
; ; !
i
; |
Bare Dum. inches
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 -090 .090
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090
TABLE MTL (awg No. 9-19/22)
**i
***2 3 4
5 6 7
S
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 IS 19
19/22 19/22 19/22 19/22
19/22 19/22 19/22 19/22
19/22 19/22 19/22 19/22
19/22 19/22 19/22 19/22
19/22 19/22 19/22
.127 .127 .127 .127
.127 .127 .127 .127
.127 .127 .127 .127
.127 .127 .127 .127
.127 .127 .127
, '
j
1 j ' 1 !
i , i i
;
1
i
>
600 VOLTS
v-cau l hick-ess
Nominal Finished l>tarr*
Inches
,
|
3/64 4/64 4/64 4/64
4/64 4/64 4/64
5/64 5/64 5/64 5/64
5/64 5/64
6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64
.315 .580 .620 .680
.745 -815 .845 .915
.985 1.065 1.065 1.100
i.i3o 1.160 1-205 1.260
1.305 1-325 1.325
j
1 j
; ( !
i ! ; ;
:
1 !
! i !
600 VOLTS
3/64 4/64 4/64 4/64
5/64 5/64 5/64 5/64
5/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64
.355 .665 -705 .775
.885 .965 .965 1.050
1.1*5 1.255 1.255 1.300
1.355 1.370 1.420 1.450
1.505 1.530 1.530
Approx. Net
!2 lb*, per 1000'
245 625 695 800
890 985 1005 1380
1520 1650 1670 1750
1830 1905 1975 2380
2520 2585 2610
| !
300 770 860 995
1355 1535 1595 1740
1930 24*0 2490 2600
2715 2830 2970 5080
3240 *335 3400
TYPE AVL
^Standard Shinning
Tw"
:
i
Approx.
ciiim pet 1000'
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500'R
i : !
. ; i :
1
1
i
i < , !
1 1
'06 "81
369 1000
111* 12*1 1256 1~25
1900 206* 2088 2188
2288 2*81 2469 2975
3150 3231 326*
TYPE AVL
500'R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 50O' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R
.375 963 1075 1244
1694 1919 1994 2175
241* 3038 3113 3250
3*94 3538 571* 3850
4050 4169 4250
-------------------------- -*1**. n lUKnqte or piui Of miQUJ
l:
Smgle conductor bu oo cotroo bald. Second Idled willioea*ed to 25 milt
Can be iumuhed eicher parallel or cabled with filler* to make round.
tR--Reel*
I
RBB 02985
3S w
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
600 VOLT CONTROL CABLE
TYPE AVL--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 110;C (230:F)
6
APPLICATION
mills, power stations. boiler rooms, automotive, ceramic and glass plants or other industries in which control and signal circuits or control apparatus are exposed to excessive moist ure or complete submersion.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Tinned Copper Conductor 2. Felted Xsbesros 3. Varnished Cambric 4. Felted Asbestos 5. Color Coded Cotton Braids 6. Cable Tape 7. Lead Sheath
This cable is NEMA Type AVL with a maximum operating temperature of 110C (230F).
Special Coverings These control cables may be made up with lead sheath and armor as illustrated on page 36 of this catalog. Synthetic sheathing is optional also whete temperatures permit.
Conductors
The stand vd 'f,rjn^ir,gs furnished on these Rockbestos <vv i t onrmi (..abies are ly/l.' ( No. y AWV?) and iv- :' (No. 12 AWG) but 3Qy desired strandingcan be furnished to order and cabled into any required number of conductors.
Insulation
The insulation of the individual conductors is the same type as that on Rockbestos Power Cables with the exception of the braid which is color coded cotton braid for circuit identincation. When furnished for single conductor use, the second felted wall is increased to 25 mils beneath the lead sheath.
Impregnated walls of felted asbestos seal the varnished cam
bric from heat, flame and oxidation. Moistureproof tape
is wrapped over the cabled conductors, and a lead sheath
is applied to a thickness in accordance with NEMA standard
for lead sheathed control cable.
.
Coding
The individual wires 3re braided in colors according to the NEMA Standard Color Code for Multi-conductor Cable, which is reproduced below. Special color combinations can be furnished to specification.
NEMA STANDARD COLOR CODE FOR MULTI-CONDUCTOR CONTROL CABLE
Conductors
2 3 4 5 6
Base Color
Black White
Red Green Orange Blue
Conductors
7 s 9 10 ll 12 13
Base Color
White Red
Green Orange
Blue Black Red
Tracer
Black Black Black Black Black White White
Conductors
14 15 Id 17 18 19
Base Color
Green Blue Black White Orange Blue
Tracer
White White
Red Red Red Red
RBB 02984
4
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE 4HCL, 4000 VOLTS TABLE HCL, 5000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 103:C (2J7'F)
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 100rC (212`F)
TABLE 4HCL
>ire
Stranding
:: AW O *> < J
* .'-05
' )ti5 ' ' <-*A<S
* 0612
> 4
-/.0633 ~ '.9~2
~/.0S6~
- / .K, > 4
T 19/.C664
0 l9/.0"45
00 19/.0837 :
19/0940
0000 250.000 CM
'00.000 >50.000
19/.1055 3"/.0822
a"/.0900 37/.0973
1
! :
-100.000 -150.000 500.000
57/.1040 ,
37/.U03 ' 37/.H62 r
3.ire Durr,. Incites
'.a.!
.200 .260
.332 3~3 .419 .470
.528 .5*5 .630 .631
.-23
.313
, .
4000 VOLTS
N.-rr n.ll Tn.^nc--. V '
relied Wall
5a:ni'hc'i 2 :d reiieu 7 '.ik.snt"
Cambric
Wail
Inches
. < ;* l5 ; \
15 :oii 15 : 15 > ) .
20 ; r,o 20 :oo 20 i on 20 ;.10
20 100 25 ion 25 100 25 100
25 100 25 100 25 ioo
-> 25
'
3r.
.
'O '0 to '0
50 - 40
40 40
40 40 40
' *-'"t
'
o 04 6.64 * 64 7. 64
` 64 ' 64 3 64 S. 64
3 64 3 64 3 64
:
' ::r.u
Inches
12(5
i 4i > 1 .>11 1.595 1.680 1.S10 t .920 2.045 2.M0 2.540 2.450 2.555 2.650 2. *40
XeVvc in LSv
per 1000'
* -A
2 105
->V' ; s*\< 3"00 5040 5650 6355 8500 9295
!0"T5 11525
TYPE AVL
"I-:..:.: .... . .. ,
tccT
W ' a:--'
< .;* S sR
' .. R
500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R
500- R 500' R
500' R 500' R
* . .v
i* A s .j.w'
-062 -043 S950 10625 11620 125-5 13463 14406
TABLE HCL
5000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
10AWG : 8. 6 5
7/.0585 7/.0486 7/.06L2 7/.0688
i : '
.116 .146 -1S4 .206
: ; :
25 120 15 120
15 1 120 15 i 120
4
: 7/.0772
.232 :
15
120
5 >
: 7/.0867 : 7/.0974 i
.260 .292
: :
15 . 120 15 : 120
I
' 19/.Q664 1
-332
20 ' 120
0 00 000 0000
19/.0745
19/.0837 19/.0940 19/. 105 5
1 : :
.373 .419 -4-0 .523
; '
20 ' 120
20 120
20 120 20 120
250.000 CM 500.000 350.000 400.000
' 37/.0822 37-'.0900 : 37/.0973 .
, 37/.1040 i
5T5 .630 .681 -723
.
25 120 25 . 120
25 120
25 120
450.000 500.000
i 37/.1103 : ; 37/.1162 ;
772 .313
>
25 25
120 120
25
5/64
1.165
1855 j 500' R ;
25
6.-64
1.260 .
2560 ;
500' R ;
25
<$'64
1-350 '
2605
500' R ;
25
6 '64
1.530 !
27~0 ! 500' R ;
25
(y64 1.435 \
2975 ' '00` R 1
25
6.64 . 1.495 i
3205 j 500' R :
25 6'64 i i.565 : 3480 ! 500' R !
30
6-64 1.680
5940 . 500' R i
50
7 '64
LSOO
4--0 ! 500' R :
30 - '64 1 1.S95 5315 1 500' R j
30
- 64 : 2 005 .
5910 i 500' R !
50
7. 64
2.140
6650 ' 500' R j
40 . 3/64 . 2.510 ; 3010 . 500' R !
40
3 64 : 2.450 ;
83 30 : 500' R `
40
S/64 , 2.540 :
9635 1 500' R !
40
S-'64
2.640 | 10365 | 500' R
40
3/64
2C35 , U120 i 500' R
40
3/64 :
2.825 1 11340 |
500' R j
Finished diameters given above ate average. A tolerance of piuj or minus 5<r is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. fR--Reels
2318 2950 5256 5462
5"13 4006 4350 4925
5962 6643 "33" SU2
10012 11037 12045 12956
13900 14S00
33 RBB 02983
r'
ROCKBE5TOS A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE FCL, 2000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 109=C <228-F)
TABLE GCl, 3000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 1 Q6:C (222-'F)
l |1 TABLE FCL
2000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
f 1 N.'inirui Thickness -- Mils
Load
V.nn.nai Ap;-rs>\.
vanJjru
Bare
Sheath
Finished Net Wt:t. .' h i n p i r. g
Diam.
1st Felted
VC
2nd Felted Thickness
[ham.
in Lbs.
Length
WO-irr'
size
Stranding
Inches
Wall
Insert
Wall
Inches
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
l: AWG iO
3 6
- '.0305
"'.0385 -.0486 7/.0612
.092 .116 .146 .184
15
15 15 15
0
90 90 60
5 i
--/./0n6-r8->8
.206 ">X*>
15 1c
60
3 7/.0867
15 00
2
7/.0974 ;
.292
15
60
t 0 00 000
0000 250.000 CM 500.000 550.000
19/.0664 19/.0745 19/-0837 19/.0940
1 ! 1
.332 .373 .419 .470
20 20 20 20
60 60 60 60
19/-1055 ! .528 20 . 60
37/.0822 I
.575'
25 '
60
57/,0900 j
.630
25
60
57/,0973 1
.681
25 .
60
400.000 450.000 500.000
37/.1040 i
37/.1103 i 37/.1162 !
.728 .772 .813
25 :
25 ; 25
60 60 60
25
5 64
.355
1225
'00' R
25
5-64
.905
l <0
500 R
;. >
25
5/64
.9-0
1 520
'00' R
25
5 '64
1.040
1740
500' R
:i'5
25 'C
5'64 c.,c.t
1.090 '
13-5 '(Vs.l
500' R -.V\ V
2 *4 5 *N S
'*
* * ,.A.
> '*
'20' R
25
6/64
1-305
:fM5
5u0` R
5556
30
6/64
1.420
3265
500' R
4081
30
6/64
1.510
3660
500' R
4575
50
6/64
1.605
4115
500' R
5143
50
7/64 1.750
5125
500' R
6406
30
7/64 , 1.875
5825
500'R
7281
40
7/64 ' 2.020
6605
500'R
8256
40
7/64 ; 2.135
7365
500'R
9206
40
8/64
2.230
8665
500'R
10831
40
8/64 i 2.380
0425
500' R
H-81
40
8/64 ' 2.475
10130
500' R
12662
40
8/64
2.565
10860
500'R
13575
TABLE GCL
3000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
1
12 AWG
7/.0305
.092 1
15
80
25 : 5/64
.940
1390
500 R 1
1612
10
V.0385 ;
.116 :
15
80
25 ! 5/64
.990
1520
500' R i
1900
3
-/.0486 ;
.146 ;
15
80
25 ! 5/64
1.055
1685
' 500' R ;
2106
6
7/.0612
.184 j
15
80
25 | 5/64
1.130
1905
500' R ;
2381
5
-/.0688 1
.206 |
15
80
25 ' 5/64
1.175
2055
500' R :
2568
4
"/.0772 i .232
15
80
25 r 6/64
1.265
2555
500' R [
3193
3
7/.0867
.260 i
15
80
25 : 6/64
1.325
2"85
500' R i
3481
2
7/.0974 [
.292 1
15
80
25 ; 6/64
1.395
3055
500' R :
3818
1
19/.0664 !
.332 !
20
30
30 ' 6/64
1.505
3470
500' R :
433-
0
19/.0745
373 :
20
30
30 6/64
1.595
3870
500' R :
4837
00
19/.0837 ;
.419 !
20
80
30 , 7/64
1'25
4770
500' R i
5962
000
19/.0940 `
.470 ;
20
SO
30 ; 7/64
1.835
5570
500' R !
6712
0000
19/.1055
.528 `
20
30
30 i 7/64
1.960
6105
500' R i
-631
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
80
40
7/64 . 2.105
6875
500' R
8593
300.000
j-/,0900
.630
25
80
40 := 8/64
2.255
8200
500' R ; 10250
350.000
37/.0973
.681
25
80
40 ; 8/64
2.365
8965
500' R j li:06
400.000 450.000
500.000
37/.1040
.728 '
25
80
40 ! 8/64 : 2.465
9705
500' R i 12131
37/.U03 ! .772 i
25
80
40 : 8/64 i 2.560
10450
500' R 1 13062
37/.1162 | .813 1
25
SO
40 i 8/64 ; 2.650
11155
500' R ! 13943
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5<Tc is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
RBB 02982
i
1
s
32
R0CKBEST05 A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE ECL, 600 VOLTS
TABLE EMCL, 1000 VOLTS
1 MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
170=C (230fiF)
U0=C (230:F)
TABLE ECL
600 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
V -------
VC irwr:
\V.'il '
i
A' IrVno
in IS:. per At-u
?: ir.*:..:,:
Lv r vtt
**: \.
W !'C T 1 ' *
;; a a G ;
.'505
5
y 00 000 0000 250.000 CM 500.000 550.000 400.000 450.000 500.000
;oi:
- vo--: 7/ .C$67 ' (J9'4
.')! .m('oA l9/.0'45 19A0337 19/.0940
19/.1055 : 37/.OS22 : 3''0900 . 3",'.0973 .
' 3'/.l040 ) 1 3"/.1103 5'MUS:
' t
%;' ,:-;0
.419 .4-0 .5:s .575 .630 .681
-:s
.313
> 15 ; \ 15 < i
5 0
lA :a
y)
15
W iv :o 30 :
:o 30 :o 30
:o 30 .
25 40 05 . 40 . :s 40 ,
:5 40 ; 05 40 : 05 40 '
* Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus
'A * ** s 14 .....
J ^ <.. i - A A . ^ i ' ' t
iV^ .' *' .-it
>n M ;U 1 : n ill r . 1 *. '
.
*- < 9M i 1 (5
1500 loi'O l.4'< 2100
yj
1.1.45 ;
24-0
30
6 6-t
[.<05
5165
50
6 <5-1
1.405 :
<005
30
6 6-4
1.515 .
4140
30
1.640
4-95
t0
64 . I.SoO i
6105
-10
- 64 '
1.975
!
6835
40
- 64 ; 2.085 1
7580
40
- 64 ' 2.195
3230
40
8 64
2.<15
9560
40
4 64
2.400
10240
' i' i\ -) ^ ' .0 R AO R
5-00' R ?-j0' R X'O' R 500' R
500' R 500' R
500' R
500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R
.
;
: ! . ; j
,
Is necessity due to variation in process of manufacture. *R--Reels
.. .V
: <: 4-' ' :-;9
-OSS '9'ft 4506 51-5
'994 *6'1 3544 94'5
I.'X'O
11950 12400
O
r--
TABLE EMCL
12 AWG 10 : 3 6>
3r 4 b 2.
ii 0: 00 ICO :
9000 259.000 CM 300.000 350.CC0
400.000 450.000 300.000
7/.0305 ; 7/.038S 7/.0486 7/.0612
7/.0688 ' 'AO'72 7/.0867 ~/.09'4 .
19A0664 I9A0745 19/.0837 : 19'0940
2 9/. 1055 }7/.0822 , ?-'.0900 3-/.0973 :
37/.1040 ; 37/.U03 1 37/.1162 |
.092 .116 .146 .134
.206 -232 .260 .292
.552
.419 .470
.323 .575 .630 .681
.728 ' :
.815
15 ' 15 15 ' 15
15 15 15 15
20 20 20 20
20 25 25 25 i
25 25 25 -
45 -15 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45
VOLTS
25
4/64
.630 .
'95
25
4-'64 .'"'5 !
900
25 4'64 .300 : 1CM0
25
5'64
.900 | 1475
25 .950 ; 1620
25
5'64
1.00' ; 1--5
25
5/64
i 065 (
19-5
25
5 '64
1.135 : 2210
30
6 64
1.280 : 2925
30
6-64
l.3~0
<<00
30
1.4-0
<-40
30
6. 64
1.5S0
4295
30
-'64
[.-'5 j 5410
40
-64
[ 380 J 6l~0
40
- 54
2 000 . 6905
40
- '64
2 110 ! "640
40
- 6-4
2.215 1 3 <60
40
S'64
2.<<5 ; 9650
40 ' 3/64 . 2.425 103 30
TYPE AVL
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R
1 | i 1 j
;
1
; :
.
: :
' . |
994 1125 1m)0 1344
2025 2219 2 169 2-6<
<656 4l'5 40'5 5 <69
6-7-16!<
36<1 9550
1045O 1206< 12913
Finished dijmeters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus i% is necessary due to variation ifl process of manufacture. +R--Refill
RBB 02981
31
600 TO 1000 VOLT CONSTRUCTION
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. M0 C 230 f
APPLICATIONS
These Rockbestos A.V.C lead sheathed three conductor power cables are used for power circvdts exposed to high
';\;:es i.. .cm.cir.u:;..n wid: u:..;V c .. C.....:i... or complete submersion. You can suisiy use ::ivis where a conduit run is exposed to widely varying condi tions throughout its length, particularly in power stations located on tidewater where certain ducts arc sometimes flooded but where another part of the same circuit is ex posed to high temperatures.
Rockbestos Hi-I A.V.C. Multi-conductor power cables (Type AVL) consist of single conductor AVA cabies of the required voltage rating but without individual braids, cabled together with suitable lay and with impregnated jute fillers to maintain circularity of cross section. The assembled conductors are wrapped with a cabie tape over which a lead sheath is applied.
These three conductor lead sheath cables are manufactured to NEMA Standards.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
Stranded plain copper conductor .. v u-xu ad'>caii>S .v Varnished cambric -t. Felted asbestos 3. Jute fillers 6. Cable cape ". Lead sheath
Maximum operating temperature is 110C ('50CF). Asbestos fillers may be substituted for jute if desired.
2000 TO 5000 VOLT CONSTRUCTIONS
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURES: il 2000 VOIT 109C 1228"F)
3000 VOIT 106C (222CF)
4000 VOLT 103C (217CF)
5000 VOLT 100C (212-F)
APPLICATIONS
Rockbestos three conductor power cabies in voltage racings of 2000 to 5000 volts have the same general applications as listed above under the 600 to 1000 volt construction.
They can also be furnished with armor or lead sheath and armor as shown on page 36 on special order.
t
3 43
6
7
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
L. Stranded plain copper conductor 2. Felted asbestos 3. Varnished cambric 4. Felted asbestos 5. Jute fillers 6. Varnished cambric 7. Lead sheath
RBB 02980
30
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE 4HL, 4000 VOLTS
TABLE HL, 5000 VOLT5
'i MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
103:C (217 F)
100-C (212-F)
"I/-- v: -nJins
TABLE 4HL
B.ire l >um. Irenes
W'mnai Thukneris -- Mil.
1 >c Will
\< In-crt
_'nu Fci Will
Lc.lci "heath Thu,Kne>3 Inc ho
4000 VOLTS
:.V -minal F'.rusr.ti
Inc nes
\nnrnx.
in L05. per l"'0
"tanUar-J >hipp*ng
Lc-m::n i c e:
Approx. "hipping W c:cnc per .
TYPE AVL
.392 15 : 'o 25
Ov5 5
.116
5
: '0
25
' 0486
.146
5
> 25
-1
" 0612
.134
?
: 00 .
25
5 4 5 2
j
00 000 0000
' .3688
.206
15 . 100
' - '.0"2
.252
15
100
: 'SO <
.260 1
15
100
'/.0974 !
.292 1
15
100
25
25 25 25
i o n*/U 1i1- - J- -i -ri J
:i .3 / J ,
-"'-A -0
*/--'-I iuu
--
19/.0837 19/.0940 i
.419 , .470 !
20 20
100 100
11
3500
1 19/.1055 ' .528
20
100
30
230.000 CM 300.000 350.000 400.000
450.000 500.000 550.000 600.000
37/ 0822 i , 37/.0900 1 : 3V.0973
3 7/. 1040 ;
37/.1103 3'/. 1162 :'w/ 0950
61 ..0992
|
i ; 1
.575 .630 .681 .728
.772
-813 855 -893
25
2255
23
25 25 30 30
100 100 100 , 100
100 100 100 100
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
650.000
61/.1032
.929
30
100 40
"00.000
61/.1071
.964
30
100
40
'50.000
61 1109
.998
30
100
40
800.000
61/. 1145
1031
30
100
40
8 50.000
61/.1130
1.062
30
100
40
900.000
61/.1215
1.093
50
too
40
950.000
61/. 1248 ' 1-123
30
100
40
1.000.000
61/.1280
1.152
30
too
40
' 5 *>4 4 64 4/64
4/64 4/ 64 4/64 4/64
4/64 5/64 5/64 5/64
5/64 5/64 5/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
-TO
.555 .590
.615 .640 .665 "00 -/ X
.300 .875 .930 .985
1.065 1.120 1.170 1.250
1.290 1.335 1.385 1.425
1.460 1.495 1.530 1.560
1.590 1.625 1.655 1.680
410 445 62 5 "05
"60 810 880 960 , ., IVT J 1210 1580 1770 1990
2245 2485 2720 3265
3495 3730 3985 4210
4430 4645 4860 5075
5285 5495 5705 5910
VI,V R ' 10 R '00' R 500 R
100' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
jvO t\ 500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
512
"31 3SL
950 1012 1100 1:00
.
110a 1512 1975 2212 2487
2306 3106 M00 4081
4368 4662 4868 5262
5537 5806 6075 6343
6606 6868 7131 7387
TABLE HL
5000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
10 AW ~ 8 6 5
7/.0385 7/.0486 7/.0612 7/.0688
.116
.146 .184
.206
15 15 15 15
1:0
25
4/64
.565
615 500' R
120
25 4/64 .595
674 500' R
120
25 4/64 .630
750 500' R
120
25
4/64
.655
820 500' R
4 3 2 1
7/.0772 //.0867 7/.0974 19/.0664
.232 .260 .292
.332
15 15
15 20
120
120 120 120
25
4/64
.680
860 500' R
25
4/64
.705
930 500' R
25 4/64 ."40 1010 500' R
30 4/64 .300 1150 500' R
0 00 000
0000
19/.0745 19/ 0837
19/.0940 19/.1055
37i .419 J72 .528
20 20 20
20
120 120 120 120
30 5/64 .870 1480
30 5/64 915 1645
30
5/64
.970 1830
*inn' R
30
5/64
1.025
2055
500' R
2 30.000 CM 300.000 350.000
400.000
3'/.0822 ?'/.0900 37/.0973 37/. 1040
375 .630
.681
.728
25 25 25 25
120
40
5/64
1.105
2305
500' R
120
40
3/64
1.160
2544
500' R
120
40
6/64
1.240
3095
500' R
120
40
6/64
1.290
3335
500' R
450.000 500.000 550.000 600.000
37/. 1103 37/I162
61/ 0950 61/0992
.772 813 855
.893
75 25 30
30
120 120 120
120
40
6/64
1.330
3565
40
6/64
1.375
3800
40
6/64
1.425
4040
40
6/64
1.465
4280
500' R
650,000 00.000 50.000
61/1052 61/.1071 61/. 1109
.929 .964
.998
30 30 30
120 120 120
40
6/64
1.500
4495
40
6/64
1.535
4715
40
1.570
4930
61/.1145
1.031
30
120
40
6/64
1.600
5145
500' R
850.000
950.0uu l.000.000
61/.1180 61/.1215
61/.1248 : 61/.1280
1.062
1.093 1.12} 1.132
30 30
30 30
120 120 120 120
40
6/64
1.630
5398
40
6/64
1.665
5570 >
40 40
7/64 7/64
1.723 1.755
6234 6430
500 R 500' R
'Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus S% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
768 842 937 1025
1073 1162 1262 1437
1850 2056 2287 2568
2881 3130 3868 4168
4456 4750 5050 5350
3618 5893 6162 6431
6747 6962 7792 8037
RBB 02979
29
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
LEAD SHEATHED
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE FL, 2000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 109CC (228CF)
TABLE G, 3000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 106C (222F)
Bare
Nominal Thickness --Mils
Lead Sheath
* Nominal Approx. ^Standard Approx. Finished Net Wgt. Shipping Shipping
Diam.
Felted
VC
2nd Felted Thickness Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Stranding
Inches
Wall
Insert
Wall
Inches
Inches
per 1000
Feet per 1000'
TABLE FL
2000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
14 AWG 77.0242
.073
15
60
25 3. 64 . .570 290 500' R ;62
12
7/.0305
.092
15
60
25 3. 64 .390
315 '00' R >93
10
7/.0385
.116
15
60
25
3 64
.410
350 '00' R 4>*
3
7/.04 86
.146
15
60
25
3/64
.440
400 ^00' R '00
6
7/.0612
.134
15
60
25
3/64
.480
460 500' R
5
7/.0688
.206
15
60
25
3/64
.500
510 500' R 6T
4
7/.0772
.232
15
60
25
4/64
.560
675
'00' R
S4 3
3
7/.0867
.260
15
60
25
4-64
.590
755 500' R 94 3
2
7/.0974
.292
15
60
25
4/64
.620
330
S00' R
10*7
l
19/0664
.332
20
60
30
4/64
.680
960
500' R
1200
'9/ O'-"
"S
to
.1 Y i
.720
1080
500' R
l 3 30
uO . , y 2
/*S
i:l!)
50" R
t i .<
000 0000
19/0940 19/.1055
.470 .528
20 20
j J 60
3o 30
4 - 6-1 5/64
.320 .905
1370 1820
500 K 500' R
` "lj T>7*
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
60
40
5/54
.985
2060
500' R
2575
300.000
37/.0900
.630
25
60
40
5/64
1.040
2295
500' R
2868
350.000
37/.0973
.681
25
60
40
5/64
1.090
2520
500' R
3150
400.000
57/.1040
.728
25
60
40
5/64
1.135
2745
500' R
3431
450.000
37/.1103
.772
25
60
40
5/64
1.180
2990
500' R
3737
300.000
37/.1162
.813
25
60
40
6/64
1.255
3475
500' R
4343
350.000
61/0950
.855
30
60
40
6/64
1.305
3775
500' R
4718
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
60
40
6/64
1.345
3965
500' R
4956
650.000
61/1032
.929
30
60
40
6/64
1.380
4215
500' R
5268
700.000
61/.1071
.964
30
60
40
6/64
1.415
4395
500' R
5493
750.000
61/.1109
.998
30
60
40
6/64
1.450
4610
500' R
5762
800.000
61/.1145
1.031
30
60
40
6/64
1.480
4830
500' R
6037
850.000
61/.1180
1.062
30
60
40
6/64
1.510
5075
500' R
6343
900.000
61/.1215
1.093
30
60
40
6/64
1.545
5245
500' R
6556
950.000
61/. 1248
1.123
30
60
40
6/64
1.575
5485
500' R
6856
1.000.000
61/.1280
1.152
30
60
40
6/64
1.600
5645
500' R
7056
TABLE GL
3000 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
12 AWG 7/.0305
.092
15
80
25
3/64
.430
365
500'R
456
10
7/.0385
.116
15
80
25
3/64
.450
400 500' R 500
8
7/.0486
.146
15
80
25 3/64 .480
450 500' R 562
6
7/.0612
.184
15
80
25
3/64
.520
640 500' R 800
5
7/.0688
.206
15
80
25
4/64
.575
700 500'R 875
4
7/.0772
.232
15
80
25 4/64 .600
745
500' R
931
3
7/.0867
.260
15
80
25 4/64 .630
810
500' R
1012
2
7/.0974
.292
15
80
25
4/64
.660
890
500' R
1112
1
19/0664
.332
20
80
30
4/64
.720
1020
500' R
1275
0
I9/.0745
.373
20
80
30
4/64
.760
1140
500'R
1425
00
19/.0837
.419
20
80
30
4/64
.805 1275
500' R
1593
000
19/0940
.470
20
80
30
5/64
.890
1675
500' R
2093
0000
19/.1055
.528
20
80
30
5/64
.945
1805
500' R
2256
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
80
40
5/64
1.025
2140
500' R
2675
300.000
37/.0900
.630
25
80
40
5/64
1.080
2375
500' R
2968
350.000
37/.0973
.681
25
80
40
5/64
1.130
2600
500' R
3250
400.000
37/. 1040
.728
25
80
40
5/64
1.175
2855
500' R
3568
450.000
37/.1103
.772
25
80
40
6/64
1.250
3370
500' R
4212
500.000
37/.1162
.813
25
80
40
6/64
1.295
3600
500' R
4500
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
80
40
6/64
1.345
3870
500' R
4837
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
80
40
6/64
1.385
4065
500' R
5081
650.000
61/.1032
.929
30
80
40
6/64
1.420
4305
500' R
5381
700.000 750.000
61/.1071 61/.1109
.964 .998
30 30
80 80
40
6/64
1.455
4500
500' R
5625
40
6/64
1.490
4710
500' R
5887
800.000
61/.1145
1.031
30
80
40
6/64
1.520
4925
500' R
6156
850.000 900.000 950.000
61/.1180 61/.1215 61/.1248
1.062
1.093 1.123
30 30
30
80 80 80
40
40 40
6/64
6/64 6/64
1.550
1.585 1.615
5225 5340
5591
500' R 500' R 500' R
6531 6675 6988
1.000.000
61/.1280
1.152
30
80
40
6/64
1.640
5750
500' R
7187
Finished diameters given above art average. A tolerance of plus or minus 3% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Rtelt
...flat fa?
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. LEAD SHEATHED
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE EL, 600 VOLTS
TABLE EMI, 1000 VOLTS
) MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
110'C (230=F)
U0*C U30CF>
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
i Lead
".Nominal Approx. ^Standard Approx.
Sheath
Finished Net Wgt.
Shipping
Site
Mr.i ruling
Diam. Inches
1st Felted WdU
VC ; 2nd Felted Thickness
Insert ) W.iii
inches
Diam. Inches
in Lbs. per 1000'
Length Feet
Weight per 1000'
TABLE EL
600 VOLTS
TYPE AVL
avv'G 1 > ' -
" .oiv: 0242
.0505
'.'m .i<58 r => .092
10 I 50 ! 25
10 10
1
50 '0
`
2J5\
10 50 2 >
10 $
' 03S5 ' .0-186
.116 .146
10 10
;o 40
'
> ** S
V
V.0612
.184 .
15
50
25
7/.068S .
.206 .
15
50
25
4 3
7/.0'?2 . "/.0867 .
.252 , .260 !
15 15
: .
30 30
25 25
7/.0974
.292
15
50
25
19/.0664 .
.332 ,
20
30
30
0
19/.0745
.373
20
30
30
'.9/.CS37
.419
/u ' >0
50
, 19/.0940
.470
20
30
50
; 19/.1055
.528
20
30
50
250.000 CM i 37/.0822
.575
25
40
40
j 37/.0900
.630
25
40
40
! 37/.0973
.681
25
40
40
] 37/.I040
.728
25
40
40
450.000
; 37/.UOJ
.772
25
40
40
! 37/.1162
.813
25
40
40
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
40
40
(500.000
; 61/.0992
.893
30
40
40
650.000
1 6V.1032
.929
30
40
40
; 6T/.1071
.964
30
40
40
61/.1109
.998
30
40
40
> soo.ooo
61/.1145
1.031
30
40
40
850.000
61/.1180
1.062
30
40
40
000.000
: 61/.1215
1.093
30
40
40
050.000
61/.1248
1.123
30
40
40
.000.000
. 61/.1280
1.152
30
40
40
.2 50.000
91/.1172
1.289
30
50
50
.500.000 .750.000
91/.1284 : 127/.1174
1.412 1.526
30 30
50 50
50 50
.000.000
i 127/. 1255
1.652
30
50
50
; ' ('4 3-'>4 3 64
3 64 5 o4 5/64 3'64
3/64 3/64 4/64 4/64
4/04 4 /64
4/64 4/64
5/64 5/64 5/64 5/64
5/64 5/64 6/64
6/6 4
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
6/64 6/64 6/64 6/64
7/64 7/64 7/64 7/64
TABLE EML
1000 VOLTS
2-4 .:s5 .5oo 520
.540 N'0 .420 .440
.4-0 .495 .560 .620
.('60 -os
.760 .815
.945 1.000 i .050 1.095
1.140 1.180 1.265 1.300
1.340 1-375 1.405 1.440
1.470 1.500 1.530 1.560
1.770 1.890 2.005 2.110
* ft S 2'i5 22 5 250
2*5 '25 595 145
490 550 45 S75
1000 1125 1290 1490
1985 2240 2445 2665
2925 3095 3780 3870
4130 4250 4515 4720
5030 5140 5395 5540
7135 8140 9210 10120
'' u <).) R 5oO- R, soo` R
'12
500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R
500' R
500' R
500'R
500'R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
TYPE
r ; 5S,,
1093
1362
3331 3656 *868
4837 5162 5312 5643 5900 6287 6425 6743 6925 8918
11512 12650
AVL
14AWG 12
8
7/.0242
7/.03O5 7/.0385 7/.0486 7/.0612
.073 .092
.116
.146
.184
15
15 15
15
15
45 45 45 45 45
25
3/64
.340
260 500' R 325
25
3/64
.360
285 500' R 356
25
3/64
.380
320
500' R
400
25
3/64
.410
370
500' R
462
25
3/64
.450
430 500' R 537
5
7/.0688
.206
15
45
25
3/64
.470
490
500' R
612
232 15
3
>/-0861
.260
15
v.uy/4
.292
15
19/.0664
-332
20
45 45 45 45
25 3/64 .500 25 4/64 .560 25 4/64 .590 30 4/64 .650
520
500' R
650
710
500' R
887
790
500' R
987
915
500'R
1143
0
19/.0745
-373
20
00
19/.0837
.419
20
000
19/,0940
.470
20
L 9/. 1055
.528
20
45 45 45
45
30
4/64
.690
1030
500' R
1287
30
4/64
.735 1165
500' R
1456
30
4/64
.790
1335
500' R
1668
30
5/64
.875
1760
500'R
2200
250.000 CM
37/,0822 57/,0900 37/.0973 37/.1040
.575 .630
.681
.728
25 25 25 25
45 45
45
45
40
5/64
955 2005
500'R
2506
40
5/64
i.010
2235
500'R
2793
40
5/64
1.060
2465
500'R
3081
4Q
5/64
1.105
2685
500'R
3356
450.000
37/.1103 3//.1162
61/.095O
61/.0992
.772
.813 .855 .893
25
25
30 30
45 45 45 45
40
5/64
1.150
2905
500' R
3631
40
5/64
1.190
3115
500' R
3893
40
6/64
1.275
3330
500' R
4162
40
6/64
1.315
3895
500'R
4868
650.000
61/.1032
-929
30
45
40
6/64
1.350
4110
500' R
5137
61/.1071
.964
30
45
40
6/64
1.385
4320
500'R
5400
61/. 1109
.998
30
45
40
6/64
1.420
4534
500' R
5667
61/.1145
1.031
30
45
40
6/64
1.450
4745
500'R
5931
61/.1180 6I/.1215
1.062 1.093
30 30
45 45
40
6/64
1.480
4980
500'R
6225
40
6/64
1.515
5160
500'R
6450
61/,1248 61/.1280
1.123 1.152
30 30
45 45
40
6/64
1.545
5400
500'R
6750
40
6/64
1.570
5565
500'R
6956
*^NoM?std*ine,Nacio"n*"Elect'dcal^Ccde"**' ^ to**raoee * Pi** of minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. +R--Reels
RBB 02977
27
LEAD SHEATHED
POWER CABLE
NEC TYPE AVL--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. 600 TO 5,000 VOLT RATINGS
APPLICATIONS
These Rockbestos Lead Sheathed Power Cables are used for Power and Lighting Circuits exposed to high temperatures
in combination with excessive condensation or complete submersion.
Use this cable where a conduit run is exposed to widely vary-
'*cr.dit'n''* u--.-joV./ji.*
rn-r',~'iIariv in power
stations located on tidewater where certain ducts are some times flooded but where another section of the same circuit is exposed to high temperatures. Also around ash pits where the wetting down of the ashes results in abnormal conden
sation.
The Cables listed in this section all conform to NEMA Standards for Asbestos Varnished Cambric wires and cables with lead sheath.
The lead sheath has no effect on the ability of these cables to withstand high temperatures but affords protection against abnormal condensation or complete submersion.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
1. Stranded plain copper conductor 2. Felred Asbestos 3. Varnished cambric 4. Felted asbestos < Lead sheath
it;:: c;n:e is Narmnai Eieccricai Code Type AVL, listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories and is available in sizes up to 2,000,000 CM. Maximum operating temperatures are as follows:
600 Volt H0C (230F) 1000 Volt U0C (230F) 2000 Volt 109C (228F) 3000 Volt 106C (222F) 4000 Volt 103C (217F) 5000 Volt 100C (212F)
These cables are our Standard Power Cable constructions with a lead sheath instead of an asbestos braid.
LIGHTING WIRE LEAD SHEATHED (SOLID)
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP: 110C (230FJ
I
1. SOLID PLAIN COPPER CONDUCTOR
tS 2. PELTED ASBESTOS
49
3. VARNtSHEO CAMBRIC
*. FELTED ASBESTOS
5. LEAD SHEATH
Bare Diam. Size Inches
TABLE CL
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Lead
1st Felted Wall
vc Insert
2nd Felted Wall
Thickness Inches
600 VOLTS
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
fStandard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
TYPE AVL
18 AWG **l6
14
12
.040 .051 .064 .081
30
25
3/64
.245
30
'5
3/64
.255
30
25
3/64
.270
30
25
3/64
.285
170 500'R
130 500' R 200 500' R 220 500' R
10 .102
30
25
3/64
.310
250
500' R
8 .128
30
25
3/64
335
285
500'R
6
.162 15
30
25
3/64
.400
380 500' R
5
.182 15
30
25
3/64
.420
420
500' R
4
.204 15
30
25
3/64
.440
465
500' R
3
.229 15
30
25
3/64
.465
520 500' R
I
.258 15
30
25
3/64
.495
585 500'R
.289
20
30
50
4/64
.575
830
500' R
0 00 000 0000
.325 20
30
50
4/64
.610
940
.365 20
30
30
4/64
.650
1070
.410
20
30
30
4/64
.695
1225
.460 20
50
30
4/64
.745
1415
500'R 500'R
500'R
500'R
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus $% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
212 225 250 275
312 356 475 525
581 650 731 1037
1175 1337 1531 1768
$
RBB 02976
...fact fetftup
26
9
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE 4HC, 4000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 103C (2T7CF)
TABLE HC, 5000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 100C (212F)
TABLE 4HC
4000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
Bare
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Nominal Approx. "Standard Appr-x. Finished Net Wgt. Shipping Shipping
Diam.
1st Felted !
VC ' 2nd Felted Asbestos
Diam.
in Lbs.
Length
Weight
Size
Stranding
Inches
Wall
Insert
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per unit)'
12 AWG
10 3 6
4 J -
0 00 000
0000 250.000 CM 500.000 530.000 400.000
450.000 500.000
|
i 1 i
1
: 1
V.0305 7/.0385 7/.0486 7/,0612
7/.0688 7/.0772 7/.0867 i / .09/4
19/.0664 19/.0745 19/.0837 19/.0940
19/. 1055 37/.0822 57 /.09Q0 57/.0973
57/.1040 57/.1103 37/. U62
.092 .116 .146 .184
.206 .252 260 .292
.352 373 .419 .470
.528 .575 .630 .681
.728 .772 .813
15 100 25
15 . 100 . 25
15
100
25
15 100 25
15 100 25
15 100
25
15
100 .
25
15
100 .
25
20 i 100 : 30
20 ; ioo i 30
20 ; ioo i 30
20 i 100
30
20 1 ioo : 30
25 25
! !
100 100
i
40
25 100 ! ` 40
25 ! 100 : 40
25 : 100
40
25 ; too ! 40
45 .945 45 .995 45 1.060
45 1.1*45
425
500' R
M6
475
500' R
713
530 500' R
725
500' R
1031
45
1.190
S20
500' R
1150
45
1.245
935
500' R
1291
45
1.310
1085
500' R
1481
45
l.V7*>
i 250
)i<0 C\
16S7
45
1525
500' R
45
1.585
1805
45
1.680
2135
500' R
2793
45
1.795
2545
500' R
3306
45
1.920
3040
500' R
3925
45
2.060
3600
4625
45
2.180
4150
45
2.290
4725
500'R
6031
45
2.395
5285
500' R
6731
45
2.490
5810
500' R
45
2.580
6385
500'R
8231
Finished diameter* given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
TABLE HC
5000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
10 AWG 8 6 5
4 3
I
0 00 000 oooo
250.000 CM 300.000 350.000 400.000
450.000 500.000
7/.0385 7/.0486 7/.0612 ) / .uodfc
7/.0772 // ) 7/.0974 19/.0664
19/.0745 19/.0837 19/0940 19/.1055
37/.0822 37/.0900 37/.0973 37/.1040
37/.1103 37/.1162
.116 .146 .184 .206
.232 .260 .292 .332
.373 .419 .470 .528
.575 .630 .681 .728
.772 .813
15 15 15
15 15 15 20
20 20 20 20
25 25 25 25
25 25
120
25
45 1.085
560
500' R
700
120
25
45 1.150
660
500' R
825
120
25
45
1.230
805
500' R
1006
120
25
45
1.280
905
500' R
1131
120
25
45
1.335
1025
500' R
1281
120
25
45
1.395
1165
500' R
1456
120
25
45
1.465
1345
500' R
1681
120
30
45
1.580
1650
500' R
2062
120
30
45
1.670
1885
500' R
2356
120
30
45
1.770
2260
500' R
2825
120
30
45
1.380
2660
500' R
3325
120
30
45
2.000
3170
500'R
3962
120
40
45
2.150
3720
4650
120
40
45
2.270
4305
500' R
5381
120
40
45
2.380
4890
500' R
6237
120
40
45
2.480
5425
500'R
6906
120
40
45
2.575
5990
500' R
7612
120
40
45
2.665
6530
500'R
8287
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
)
RBB 02975
25
W
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
* THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE FC
2000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
, Bare . Diam.
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
Feited
vc 2nd Felted Asbestos
Nominal Finished
Diam.
Approx.
Net Wgt. in Lbs.
^Standard Shipping
Length
Approx. Shipping Weight
Size ' Stranding | Inches
Wall
Inserc
Wall
Braid
Inches
per 1000'
Feet
per 1000'
i: AWG 6
7/.0305
7/.0385 7/.0486 7/.0612
.092
.116 .146 .184
15 15
15
15
60 60
60 60
25 25
45 45
.770 300 soo' R ;-5 .825 360 500 R
25 45 .890 455 500' R
25 45 .970 590 500' R >
4 2
7/.0688 7/.0772 7/.0867
7/.0974
.206 .232
.260 .292
15 15 15 15
60 60 60
60
25 25
45 1.020 45 1.075
670 500' R x<-
825
500' R
1051
25
45 1.135
925
500' R
mo
25
45
1.205
1080
500' R
1350
19/.9664
.*<2
20
oC
30
45
1.325
1340
500' R
16-5
19/.0745
373
20
60
50
1.410
1610
500' R
2012
000
19/.0837 19/.0940
.419 .470
20 20
60 60
30 45 1.510
500' R
30
45
1.620
2325
500' R
2906
19/1055
.528
20
60
30
45
1.745
2810
500'R
3512
250.000 CM
300.000 350.000
37/.0822 37/.0900 37/.0973
.575 .630
.681
25 25
25
60
60 60
40
45
1.890
3335
500' R
4168
40
45
2.010
3890
500' R
4862
40
45
2.120
4435
500' R
5543
400.000 450.000 500.000
37/.1040 37/.1103 37/.1162
.728 .772
.813
25 25
25
60
60 60
40 45 40 45
40 45
2.220 2.315 2.405
4995 5510
6065
500' R 500' R 500'R
6243 6887 7581
I
Finished diameters given above ire average. A tolerance of plus or cninu* 5% i* necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reel*
I
I
TABLE GC
3000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
12 AWG 10 3 6
7/.0305
7/.0385 7/.0486
7/.0612
.092
.116
.146 .184
15
15 15
15
80 80 SO 30
25 25
45 45
.860 .910
360 500' R 450 430 500' R 537
25 45 .975 515
25
45
1.055
665
500' R
831
5 4 3 2
7/.0688
7/.0772
7/.0867 7/.0974
.206 .232
.260
.292
15 15 15 15
80 80
80
80
25 25 25
25
45 1.105 45 1.160
745 500' R 931
855
500' R
1068
45 45
1.220 1.290
995 1165
500' R 500' R
1456
t
0 00 000
19/0664
19/.0745 19/.0837 19/.0940
.332
.373 .419 .470
20 20
20 20
80 80
80 SO
30 30
45
1.410
1420
500' R 1775
45
1.500
1695
500' R
30
45
1.595
2010
500' R
30
45
1.705
2420
0000 250.000 CM 300.000 350.000
19/. 1055 37/.0822 37/.0900
37/.0973
.528
.575 .630
.681
20
25 25
25
80
80 80
80
30 40
45 45
1.830 1.980
2935 3455
500' R
3668 43 lb
40
45
2.095
4015
40
45
2.205
4565
400.000 450.000
500.000
37/.1040 37/.1103 37/.U62
.728 .772
.813
25
25 25
80
80 80
40
45
2.305
5105
500'R
6381
40 40
45 45
2.400 2.490
5bbO 6185
500 R
Finished diameters given above ate average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR Reels
24
RBB 02974
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
THREE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE EC, 600 VOLTS
TABLE EMC/ 1000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
J noC I230P)
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. noC (230F)
TABLE EC
600 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
Size Stranding
l' AVC'G iO 8 6
-l
2
1 0 no 000
0000 250.000 CM 300.000 350.000
400,000 450.000 500.000
'.'.0305 V.0J85 "/ 0486 7/.06I2
7/.0688 7/.0772 7/.0867 7/.0974
19 /.0664 JO/ AT45
{9/.0940
19/.1055 37/.0822 J7/.0900 37/.0973
37/.1040 37/.1103 37/,1162
Bare Diam. Inches
.092 .116 .146 .184
.206 .232 .260 -292
.3*-327
Ai9 .470
.528 .575 .630 .681
.728 .772 .813
Nominal Thickness--.Mils
1st Felted Wall
VC Insert
2nd Felted Asbestos
Wall
Braid
10 *-0 15 -45 10 30 15 45 10 30 15 -45 15 30 20 45
15 30 20 45
15 30 20 45 15 30 20 45 >5 30 20 45
29 VO '0
PiV
jo
M* i*. 50 45
20 30 50 45
20 30 30 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45
25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
A 25 5'*. .6.10 ,'SS
.Slid .360 .920 .900
1 1 ->n 1 210 L305 1.415
1.540 1.730 1.850 1.960
2.060 2.155 2.240
Approx. Net VC gc.
per 1000'
164 214 29 4 a '0
640 744 890
1400 1705 2080
2565 3110 3640 4195
4715 5255 5760
rStandard ShiDoin?
Feet
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R fW l>
jOQ' Jv 500' R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500'R
Approx. per Ivioo'
4 l.X 94V lilt l Am 2141 2600
5244
7200
Finished diameter* given above are average. A tolerance of plot or minua i% is necessary due to variation in proceat of manufacture. +R--Reel*
TABLE EMC
1000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
12 AWG
7/.0305
.092
15
45
25 45 .630 225 500' R
10 8
6
7/.0385 7/.0486
7/.06I2
.116 .146 .184
15 15
15
45 45 45
25 45 .685 280 500' R 25 45 .750 560 500' R 25 45 .830 490 500' R
5 4 3
7/.0688
7/.0772 7/.0867
7/.0974
.206 .232
.260 .292
15
15
15 15
45 45
45 45
25 45 .880 580 500' R 25 45 935 670 500' R 25 45 .995 795 500' R 25 45 1.065 955 500' R
I 0
00
000
19/.0664
19/.0745 19/.0837 19/.0940
.332 .373 .419 .470
20 20 20 20
45 45 45 45
30 45 1.185 1195 500' R 30 45 1.275 1450 500' R 30 45 1.370 1750 30 45 1.-180 2140 500'R
0000 250.000 CM
300.000 350.000
19/.1055 37/.0822
37/.0900 37/.097}
.528
.575 .630
.681
20 25 25
25
45 45
45 45
30 45 1.605 2630 500' R
40
45 1.750 3135
500'R
40 45 t.S70 3670 500' R
40
45
1.980
4160
500'R
400.000 450.000 500.000
37/.1040 37/.1105 37/.1162
.728 .772 .813
25 25 25
45 45
45
40
45 2.080 4715
500' R
40 45 2.175 52SO 500' R
40
45
2.265
5785
500' R
Finished diameter* given above are average. A tolerance of plua or minua S$& is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tR--Reels
281 550 450 613
725 818 994 1194
1494
2675
1238 1919 4588 5200
5919 6600 7231
1y0
RBB 02973
as
POWER CABLE
TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
APPLICATIONS
The three conductor Power Cables iisted in uiis section are used for power circuits exposed to heat and moisture, corrosive fumes and fire hazard around boilers, furnaces, steam lines, in power plants, etc. These cables are recom mended for open wiring applications or for conduit runs. Rockbestos Three Conductor Power Cables have the same heat and moisture resisting qualities as single conductor constructions. Rockbestos Hi-I A.V.C. Multi-Conductor Power Cables (Type AVA) consist of single conductor AVA cables of the required voltage ratings but without individual braids, cabled together with suitable lay and with impregnated jute fillers to maintain circularity of cross section. The assembled conductors are wrapped with a cable tape over which is applied heavy asbestos braid. Lead sheath, armor, or lead sheath and armor can be furnished instead of as bestos braid on special order. These three conductor power cables are manufactured to NEMA Standards.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction 1. Stranded plain copper conductor 2. Felted asbestos 3. Varnished cambric 4. Felted asbestos 5. Jute fillers 6. Cable tape 7. Asbestos braid
This construction consists of three individual power cables minus their outer braids, cabled together with jute fillers, taped and covered with a heavy asbestos braid. Asbestos fillers may be substituted for jute if required.
Standard finish color: Black.
2000 TO 5000 VOLT CONSTRUCTIONS
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURES: 2000 VOLT 109C (228F) 3000 VOLT 106C (222F) 4000 VOLT 103C {217F} 5000 VOLT 100C (212F)
APPLICATIONS
Rockbestos three conductor power cables in voltage ratings of 2000 volts to 5000 volts have the same general appli cations as listed above under the 600 volt to 1000 volt construction.
They can also be furnished with lead sheath, armor, or lead sheath and armor instead of the asbestos braid on special order.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
1. Stranded plain copper conductor
Felted asbestos
3. Varnished cambric
4. Felted asbestos
5. Jute fillers
6. Varnished cambric
7. Asbestos braid
RBB 02972
|
600 VOLT
CONTROL CABLE
TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
Nominal sizes--9 and 12 AWG 1-19 Conductors
(See Opposite Page for General Information)
standard conductor sizes are AWG Nfo. 9-19 22 and Xo. 12-IV, 25 tinned (.opper. insulated with a 10 mil wall of felted and impregnated asbestos, 30 mil wall varnished cam
bric insert, mother 13 mil wall of felted asbestos and a cotton braid colored according to the NEMA Control Cable Color Code for Multi-Conductor Cables, listed on the oppo site page. The individual conductors are then cabled with jute fillers where necessary, a Layer ot cable tape is applied and finally an asbestos braid finished with black, dame, heat and moisture resisting compound.
The standard make-up on two conductor construction is to cable the conductors with fillers to make round, but it can also be furnished in parallel construction. Parallel must be specified if desired.
Lead sheath, armor, lead sheath and armor or synthetic sheathing can be substituted instead of asbestos braid. Spec ify preference.
These Rockbestos A.V.C. control cables can also be made up with No. 14, 16 and 18 A.W.G. conductors.
TABLE MD (Awe No. 12.1960C VOLTS
TYPE AVA
Number of Conductors
Stranding
Bare Diam.
Inches
Braid Thickness
finished Diam.
Inches Nominal
Appro*. Net WgL
in Lbs.
per 1000'
tScaodard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight pet 1000'
*1 ***y
3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19
TABLE MT
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25 19/25
19/25 19/25 19/25
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090 .090
.090 .090 .090
(AWG No. -9 19/221
40 .280 45 .545 45 .585 45 .645
45 .710 45 .730 45 .780 45 .850
45 .920 45 1.000 45 1.000 45 1.035
45 1.065 45 1.095 45 1.135 45 1.160
45 1.'05 45 1.230
45 1.230
600 VOLTS
52 145 180 230
260 305 '50 380
455 470 495 535
580 620 670 705
755 790 815
500'R 500'R 500' R 500' R
500'R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500'R
65 181 225 228
325 381 413 475
544 588 619 669
725 775 838 881
944 988 1019
TYPE AVA
**1
19/22
.127
19/22
.127
l
19/22
.127
4
19/22
.127
5
19/22
.127
6
19/22
.127
7
19/22
.127
8
19/22
.127
9
19/22
.127
10
19/22
.127
H
19/22
.127
12
19/22
.127
13
19/22
.127
14
19/22
.127
15
19/22
.127
16
19/22
.127
17 .127
18
19/22
.127
19
19/22
.127
40 .320
80
45 .630 215
45 .670 275
45 .740 340
45 .820 395 45 .900 475 45 .900 535 45 .985 590
45 1.070
45 1.160 45 1.160 45 1.200
670
735 795
845
45 1.235
915
45 1.275
970
45 1.320 1040
45 1.350 1105
45 1.405 1180 45 1.430 1245 45 1.430 1310
500' R 500'R 500'R 500 R
500' R 500'R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500'R 500' R 500'R
100 269 344 425
494 594 669 738
838 919 994 1056
1144 1213 1300 1381
1475 1556 1638
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus 5% is necessary due to variation in procesa of manufacture. Single conductor has no cotton braid. Asbestos braid is applied directly ovet insulation.
0 Can be iurnisbed either parallel or cabled with fillers to make round. Specify which.
tR--Reels
RBB 02971
21
1
r
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
600 VOLT CONTROL CABLE
TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 1 tOcC 1230CF)
<2343
7
APPLICATIONS
Modified in design from our Soaking Pit Cable for cover d?o: control wiring wh:ch m.vst withstand the ;ntense ^eat of red-hot ingots when aajacenr covens .ire off. this A. V. C control cable has proven resistance to high temperatures. This cable finds its use in steel mills, power stations, boiler rooms, automotive, ceramic and glass plants or other indus tries in which control and signal circuits or control appara tus are exposed to heat or fire hazard. It is especially recom mended for use in circuits and apparatus in metal making mills, boiler rooms, and power plants as it is highly resistant
to heat, corrosive fumes, oil, grease and flame and has ample moisture resistance for installation either open or in conduit. Under exposure to flame this cable will maintain viral control and alarm system circuits for longer periods Ui-lU Ulilcr IV L'e.> <>( llisuiiiicu '.auica
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Tinned copper conductor 5. Color coded cotton biaids
2. Felted asbestos
6. Cable tape
3. Varnished cambric
7. Asbestos braid
4. Felted asbestos
This cable is NEMA TYPE AVA with a maximum operat
ing temperature of 110C (230F).
Conductors The standard standings furnished on these Rockbestos A.V.C Control Cables is 19/22 (No. 9 A.W.G.) and 19/25 (No. 12 A.W.G.) but any desired stranding can be furnished to order and cabled into any required number of conductors.
Insulation The insulation of the individual conductors is the same type as that on the power cables described on the previous pages with the exception of the outer braid which is a color coded cotton braid to obtain circuit identification. When furnished for single conductor use asbestos braid replaces cotton braid. Impregnated felted asbestos walls seal the varnished cambric from heat, flame and oxidation. Moistureproof tape is wrapped over the cabled conductors and the
outer covering of tough, braided asbestos yarn is finished with heat, flame and moisture resisting compounds.
Coding The individual wires are braided in colors according to the NEMA standard color code for multi-conductor cable, which is reproduced below. Special color combinations can be furnished to specification.
Lead or Armor Covering These cables may be made up with either lead sheath, armor, or lead sheath and armor covering. Synthetic sheathing is optional also where temperatures permit.
Finish The standard finish of the outer braided asbestos jacket is a black, flame, heat and moisture resisting compound.
NEMA STANDARD COLOR CODE FOR MULTI-CONDUCTOR CONTROL CABLE
Conductors
1 2 3 4 5 6
Base Color
Black White
Red Green Orange Blue
Conductors
7 3 9 10 11 12 13
Base Color
White Red
Green Orange
Blue Black Red
Tracer
Black Black Black Black Black White White
Conductors
14 15 16 17 18 19
Base Color
Green Blue Black White Orange Blue
Tracer
White White
Red Red Red Red
20
RBB 02970
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C
600 VOLT FLEXIBLE CORDS
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE: HO C (230CF)
TWO CONDUCTOR--TABLE CV
THREE CONDUCTOR--TABLE CVC
12
34
APPLICATIONS
These Rockbestos A.V.C. Flexible Cords were originally developed for locomotive cab and gauge lighting circuits, and because of its high insulation resistance found a special application in railroad locomotives equipped with train con trol apparatus. They are recommended for floodlights, pend ant and high wattage lighting units, lighting and control circuits, space heater leads, wiring of apparatus which devel-
#op$ heat or is used in high temperature areas. Rockbestos A.V.C. Flexible Cords should be used for the wiring of industrial type pendant lighting fixtures in hot locations where high humidity or moisture is prevalent. It is also the correct type of cord to use in heat-developing equip ment and high wattage lighting units that may be operated where moisture exists.
> 2 34
9
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Stranded tinned conductor 2. Felted asbestos 3. Varnished Cambric 4. Felted asbestos 3. Asbestos braid
If a perfectly round construction is desired, it can be made up with fillers on special order. For general extension use where cord may be dragged over masonry and rough floors, a good rubber jacketed cord is recommended.
If required for AVPD applications it can be made with polarized conductors on special order.
Standard finish colors: Black and white. Authorized stock items: Black.
TABLE CV
Size
18 AWG 16 14 12 10
Stranding
16/30 26/30 41/30 65/30 104/30
Bare Diam. Inches
.045 .059 .075 .095 .120
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
1st Felted Wall
VC Insert
2nd Felted Asbestos
Wall
Braid
*Nomiaai Finished Diameter
Inches
Approx.
Net Wgt in Lbs.
per 1000'
(Standard Approx.
Shipping Shipping
Length . Weight
Feet
per 1000'
10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30
45 .390
60 500'C
65
15 45 .420
7Q 500'C
75 '
15
45 .450
85 500'C
91
15 45 .485 110 250'C 116
15 45 .535 145 250*0 132
TABLE CVC
600 VOLTS
0
18 AWG
16/30
.045
10
30
15 45 .415
80 500'C
16
26/30
.059
10
30
15 45 .445
95 500'C
14
41/30
.075
10
30
15 45 .475 115 500' C
12
63/30
.095
10
30
15 45 .520 150 250'C
10 104/30
.120
10
30
15 43 .570 205 210'C
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus }% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils.
88 102
123 158 213
RBB 02969
19
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. 600 VOLT FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR
MOTOR LEAD and APPARATUS CABLE
NEC TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. U0C (230F>
3 4 32
APPLICATION
This cable was designed and developed to meet the demand
for greater resistance to conductor-heating overloads, high
ambient temperatures, other destructive conditions and fire
hazard. It is widely used in electrical apparatus for coil con
nections and motor leads on either AC or nr
'
i*f
12* A.V.C. construction it is ideal for wiring transformers, re
sistors, hoists, cranes, traction and mill motors which must
function under exposure to heat and moisture, corrosive
fumes, grease or oil.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
1. Flexible tinned copper conductor
2. Felted asbestos
3. Varnished cambric 4. Felted asbestos 5- Asbestos braid
This cable is National Electrical Code Type AVA, maximum operating temperature 110C (2?0F) listed bv `he C-id'?*
'.rite;s Laboratories.
Rockbestos Motor Lead and Apparatus Cable is available in voltage ratings up to 5000 volts and may be furnished with extra-flexible conductors.
Standard finish colors: Black and white. Authorized stock items: Blade.
TABLE L600 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
Size
Stranding
IS AWG `*16
14 12
10 8 6 5
4 3 2 1
0 00 000 0000
250.000 CM 300.000 350.000 400.000
450.000 500.000 550.000 600.000
650.000 700.000 750.000 800.000
900.000 1.000.000
16/.010 26/.010 41/.010 65/.010
104/.010 133/-0111 133/0140 133/.0158
I33/-0177 133/.0199 133/.0223 259/.0180
259/.0202 259/.0227 259/.0255 259/.0286
427/.0242 427/.0265 427/.0286 427/.0306
427/.0325 427/.0342 427/.0359 427/.0375
427/.0390 427/.0405 427/.0419 427/.0433
427/.0459 427/.0484
Bare Diam. Inches
.045 .059 .075 .095
.120 .167 .210 .237
.266 .299 335 .378
.424 .477 .536 .601
.653 .716 .772 .826
.878 .923 .969 1.013
1.053 1.094 1.131 1.169
1.239 1.307
Nominal Thickness--Mils
1st Felted Wall
VC Insert
2nd Felted Asbestos
Wall
Braid
10 30 15 40 10 30 15 40 10 30 15 40 10 30 15 40 10 30 15 40 10 30 15 45 15 30 20 45 15 30 20 45 15 30 20 45 15 30 20 45 15 30 20 45 20 30 30 45 20 30 30 45 20 30 30 45 20 30 30 45 20 30 30 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 25 40 40 45 30 40 40 45 30 4Q 40 45 30 40 40 45 30 40 40 45 30 40 40 45 50 40 40 45 30 40 40 45 50 40 40 45
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
.235 .250 .265 .285
.310 .370 .430 .460
.490 .520 .555 .630
.675 .730 .790 .855
.935 1.020 1.075 1.130
1.180 1.225 1.280 1.325
1.365 1.405 1.445 1.480
1.550 1.620
Approx. NetWgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
30 35 45 55
75 100 150 175
210 255 305 385
470 570 700 850
1030 1205 1380 1555
1740 1905 2100 2305
2440 2570 2780 2855
3223 3590
tStandard Shipping Length
Feet
500' C 500' C 500'C 500' C
500' C 500' C 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500'R 500' R 500'R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500' R
500'R 500' R
Approx. Shipping Weight per 1000'
36 41 51 61
81 106 187 218
262 318 381 481
587 712 875 1062
1287 1506 1725 1943
2175 2381 2625 2881
3050 3212 3475 3568
4028 4487
*Fini*l>ed djameten given above ere average. A tolerance of plus or minus 3% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. tC--Coils. R--Reels Not listed in National Electrical Code.
RBB 02968
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE 4H, 4000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP 1034C (217*F)
TABLE H, 5000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 100SC (212FI
V-
Size Stranding
TABLE 4H
Bare Diam. Inches
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
1st Felted . VC Wail : Insert
2nd Felted Asbestos Wall : Braid
4000 VOLTS
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
Approx. Net Wgc.
in Lbs. per 1000'
^Standard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping
Weight per 1 odd'
TYPE AVA
! 2 AWG
10 : 3 6
" 0305
7/.0385 7/.0486
V.0612
.092
Al6
.146 .134
5
,'.0688
.206
4
' '.0'"2
-'52
32
.0867 7 '.0974
.260 .292
I
; 19/.0664
352
n
00 cco 0000
1 19/.0745 10.'.0837 19/.0940
19/.1055
3-3
.415
.470 .528
250.000 CM
300.000 350.000
400.000 450.000
37/.0822 37/.0900 37/.0973 37/.1040
37/.U03
.575
.630
.681 .728
.772
500.000 550.000
<500.000 650.000 700.000
* 750.000 800.000 850.000
900.000 950.000
37/.I162 61/.0950 61/.0992 * 6l/.1032 61/.1071
61/.1109 6l/.1145 61/.1180 61/.1215 61/.1248
.813 .855 893 .929 . .964
998 1.031 1.062 1.093 1.123
1.000,000
61/.1280 1.152
TABLE H
13 100 25 45 15 100 23 45 15 [00 25 45 15 100 25 45
15 [00 25 45 15 , 100 25 45 15 100 25 45 15 ' 100 25 45 20 100 30 45
15 *0 *v*V /W 4^ 20 IOV au 45 20 , 100 30 45
25 100 40 45 25 ' too 40 45 25 100 40 45 25 too 40 45 25 100 40 45
25 100 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45
30 too 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45 30 100 40 45
30 too 40 45
5000 VOLTS
.465 .490 .520 .555
.580 .605 .630 .665 .725
. * o'? .9UI .860 .920
.995 1.050 1.105 1-150 1.195
1.235 1.285 1.325 1.360 1.395
1-430 1.465 1.495 1.525 1.555
1.585
115 150 105' 210
245 2-5 315 370 450
535 035 765 920
1085 1265 1440 1615 1785
1955 2145 2315 2480 2650
2820 2990 3155 3320 3500
3665
WR 50ti R 5(H)' R 5U<) R
500' R. 500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
)U<> K 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500'R 500' R
500'R 500' R 500' R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500'R 500' R 500'R
50O' R
Ui to > :oo
>06 > t' 39> 462 502
"O > 956 1150
1356 1581 1800 2018 2231
2443 2681 2393 3100 3312
5525 3-T37 5943 4150 4375
4581
TYPE AVA
10 AWG 8 6
5
7/.0385 7/.0486
7/.0612
7/.0688
.116
.146 .184 .206
t5
1515
15
120 120
120 120
25
45
.530
150 500'R
187
25 45 .560 190 500'R 237
25 45 .595 230 500' R 287
25 45 .620 260 500' R 325
4
7/.0772
.232
15
120
25 45 .645 295 500' R 368
32
7/.0867
.260
15
120
25 45 .670 345 500'R 431
7/.0974
.292
15
120
25 45 .705 395 500' R 493
1
19/.0664
.332
20
120
30 45 .765 490 500'R 612
0
19/0745
.373
20
120
30 45 .805 555 500'R 693
00
19/0837
.419
20
120
30 45 .850 670 500' R 837
000
19/.0940
.470
20
120
30 45 .900 795 500'R 993
0000
19/.1055
.528
20
120
30
45
.960
955
500'R
1193
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
120
40
45
1.035
1120
500' R
1400
300.000
37/.0900
.630
25
120
40
45
1.090
1300
500' R
1625
350.000
37/.0973
.681
25
120
40
45
1.145
1480
500' R
1850
400.000
37/.1040
.728
25
120
40
45
1.190
1660
500'R
2075
450.000
37/.1103
.772
25
120
40
45
1.235
1825
500' R
2281
500.000
37/.U62
.813
25
120
40
45
1.275
2010
500' R
2512
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
120
40
45
1.325
2185
500' R
2731
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
120
40
45
1.365
2360
500'R
2950
650.000
61/.1032
.929
30
120
40
45
1.400
2530
500'R
3162
700.000
61/.I071
.964
30
120
40
45
1.455
2700
500' R
3375
750.000
61/.1109
.998
30
120
40
45
1.470
2870
500' R
3587
800.000
61/.1145
1.031
30
120
40
45
1.503
3040
500' R
3800
850.000
6l/.1180 1.062
30
120
40
45
1.535
3210
500' R
4012
900.000
61/.1215
1.093
30
120
40
45
1.565
3360
500' R
4200
950.000
61/.1248
1.123
30
120
40
45
1.595
3530
500' R
4412
g 1.000.000
6I/.1280
1.152
30
120
40
45
1.625
3720
500'R
4650
Finished diameters liven above are average. A tolerance of piiu or minus S% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. R--Reels
17 rB8 02967
r
TjTrfu'ft
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE F, 2000 VOLTS
TABLE G, 3000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 109C (228F)
MAX. OPERATING TEMP. 1069C I222F)
Size
TABLE F
Bare
j Oiam. Stranding ] Inches
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
1st Felted Wall
VC Insert
2od Felted Asbestos
Wall
Braid
2000 VOLTS
Nominal Finished
Diam. Inches
Approx. NerWgc.
in Lbs. per 1000'
fStaodard Shipping
Length Feec
Approx. Shipping Weight
pec 1000'
TYPE AVA
14 AWG
7/.0242
.0*3
15
60
25 45 565
_0 <!/ C.
S'*
1.'
" 0305
.092
15
60
25 45 585
30 'OO C
o- >
10
! --.0585
.116
15
60
25
45
.410
100 500 R 1:5
$
- .'.04S6
.146
15
60
25
45
.440
125 50i)' R
6
t 7..0612
.184
15
60
25 45 .4*5 165 500' R :o6
-,'.0688
.206
15
60
25 45 .500 195 500' R - 5
4
7/ .0772
.252
15
60
25
45
.525
23Q.
500' R
:s-
7/.0867
.260
15
60
25
45
.550
275 500' R 543
">
7/.0974
292
15
60
25
45
.585
325 500' R 1O6
I
19/.0664
.532
20
60
30
45
.645
400 500' R 500
0
19/0745
-373
20
60
30
45
.685
485 500' R 606
00
^OSS"
419
20
60
30 45 .730
5QC ?,
"C c
19 .0940
4`i.i
60 HI - / . /<v.;
>m f\
*
0000
19/.1055
.523
20
60
30
15
.840
855
500' R
1068
250,000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
60
40
45
.915
1015
500' R
1268
300.000
37/.0900
.630
25
60
40
45
.970
1190
500' R
1487
350.000
37/.0973
.681
25
60
40
45
1.025
1355
500'R
169}
400.000
37/.1040
.728
25
60
40
45
1.070
1525
500' R
1906
450.000
37/.1103
.772
25
60
40
45
1.115
1690
500' R
2112
500.000
37/.U62
.813 '
25
60
40
45
1.155
1870
500' R
2337
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
60
40
45
1.205
2040
500' R
2550
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
60
40
45
1.245
2215
500' R
2768
650.000
61/.1032
.929
50
60
40
45
1.280
2380
500' R
2975
700.000
61/.1071
.964
30
60
40
45
1.315
2550
500' R
3137
750.000
61/.1109
.998
30
60
40
45
1.350
2720
500'R
3400
8O0.000
61/.1145
1.031
30
60
40
45
1.385
2890
500' R
5612
850.000
6I/.I180
1.062
30
60
40
45
1.415
3055
500' R
3318
900.000
61/. 1215
1.093
30
60
40
45
1.445
3210
500' R
4012
950.000
6I/.I248
1.123
30
60
40
45
1.475
3375
500' R
4218
1,000.000
61/1280
1.152
30
60
40
45
1.505
3540
500' R
4425
TABLE G
3000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
12 AWG
7/.0305
.092
15
80
25 45 .425
95
118
10
7/.0385
.116
15
80
25 45 .450 115
143
8
7/.0486
.146
15
80
25
45
.480
145
181
6
7/.0612
.184
15
so
25 45 .515 185
231
5
7/.0688
.206
15
SO
25
45
.540
220 500'R 275
4
7/.0772
.232
15
80
25 45 .565 250
312
3
7/.0867
.260
15
80
25
45
.590
295
568
2
7/.0974
.292
15
80
25
45
.625
340
425
I
19/.0664
.332
20
80
30
45
.685
425 500' R 531
0
19/.0745
373
20
80
30
45
.725
505
631
00
19/.0837
.419
20
80
30
45
.770
605 500' R 756
000
19/ 0940
.470
20
80
30
45
.820
730 500' R 912
0000
19/. 1055
.528
20
SO
30
45
.880
885
500'R
1106
250.000 CM
37/.08Z2
.575
25
80
40
45
.955
1045
500' R
1506
500.000
37/.0900
.630
25
80
40
45
1.010
1220
500' R
1525
350.000
37/,0973
.681
25
80
40
45
1.065
1395
500' R
1743
400.000
37/.1040
.728
25
80
40
45
1.110
1565
500'R
1956
450.000
37/.1103
.772
25
80
40
45
1.155
1735
300' R
2168
50Q.000
37/.U62
-813
25
80
40
45
1.195
1905
500' R
2381
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
80
40
45
1.245
2080
500' R
2600
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
80
40
45
1.285
2260
500'R
2825
650.000
61/.1032
.929
50
80
40
45
1.320
2420
500' R
3025
700.000
61/.1071
.964
30
80
40
45
1 355
2590
500' R
323"
750.000
61/.I109
.998
30
80
40
45
1.390
2765
500' R
3456
800.000
61/.I145
1 031
30
80
40
45
1.425
3050
500'R
3812
850.000
61/.U80
1.062
30
80
40
45
1.455
3150
500' R
3937
900.000
61/.1215
1.093
30
80
40
45
1.485
3265
500' R
4081
950.000
61/.1248
1.123
30
SO
40
45
1.515
3430
500' R
4287
1,000.000
61/.1280
1.152
30
80
40
45
1.545
3590
500'R
4487
Finished diameters given above are average. A tolerance of plus or minus i% is necessary due to variation in process of manufacture. +C--Coils, Br~ReeU
5 16 RBB 02966
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
SINGLE CONDUCTOR POWER CABLE
TABLE E, 600 VOLTS
^ MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
TABLE EM, 1000 VOLTS
MAX. OPERATING TEMP.
110cC (230FJ
110C (230F)
c
1 Nominal Thickness -- Mils ; ''Nominal Approx. ' ^Standard Approx.
Bare
Finished Net Wgt. Shipping Shipping
Diam. . 1st Felted
VC
2nd Felted Asbestos : Diameter
in Lbs. Length
Weight
Size
. Stranding
Inches
Wall ! Insert
Wall
Braid
Inches : per IftoO' ' Feet
per intm'
TABLE E
:'1S AWG '
:,!y 16
;
14 ;
t: i
' .015 2
*/.0l92 7/.0242 7/.0505 :
10 ; 7/.0385 3 i 7/.0486 ; <5 i 7/.0612 5 | 7/.0688 1 4 1 7/.0772 1 3 7/.0867
I 7/.0974 1 r i 19/0664 1
V
Ou
000 0000
ly/.vi-tj 19/.0837 19/.0940
19/. 105 5
250.000 CM 300.000 350.000
400.000
37/.0822 37/.0900
37/.0973 37/.1040
450.000
500.000
550.000 600.000
37/.U03 37/.1162
61/.0950 61/.0992
650.000 700.000 750.000
-5 800.000 850.000 900.000 950.000
1.000.000
61/.1032 6I/.1071 61/.U09 61/.U45
61/.1180 61/.1215 61/.I248 61/.1280
1.250.000
1.500.000 1.750.000 2.000.000
91/.1172
91/. 1284 127/. 1174 127/. 1255
.046 .058 .0"? .092
.116 .146 .184 .206
.2 32 .260 -292
. 1
, i
>I3
.419 .470 .528
.575 .630 .681 .728
.772 .813 .855 .893
.929 .964 .998 1.031
1.062 1.093 1.123 1.152
1.289 1.412 1.526 1.632
.
10 10 10 10
!0 10 15 t5
15 15 15 20
-0 20 20 20
25 25 25 25
25 25 30 30
30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30
600 VOLTS
M)
30 30 30
50 30
: 30 30
j 30 30
1 50 tn
3v 30 30 30
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50
15
15 15 15
; 15
[ 15
i!
20 20
20
20 20 3n
5v 30 30
30
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40 40 40
40 40
40 40
50
50 50 50
10 to 40 40
40 45 45 45
45 45 45 as
*> 45 45 15
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
43 45 45 45
235 .230 .265 .285
.510 .350 .405 .430
.455 .480 .515
.6*0 .720 .780
.875 .930 .985 1.030
1.075 1.115 1.165 1.205
l.,40 1.275 1.310 1-545
1.375 1.405 1.435 1.465
1.640 1.765 1.880 1.985
'0
55
*0 95 140 165
200 240 235 370
-nl 545 665 815
985 1155 1325 1490
1660 1823 2005 2175
2340 2505 2675 2835
3000 3165 3330 3490
4375 5155 6030 6760
TYPE
C 'O' C 500' C 500' C
500' C 500` C 500' R 500' R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
AVA
<n o.S us 206
356 462
500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500' R 500' R 500' R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500' R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500' R
331 1013
1231 1443 1656 1862
2075 2281 2506 2718
2925 3131 3343 354}
3750 3956 4162 4362
5468 6443 7537 8450
TABLE EM
1000 VOLTS
TYPE AVA
14 AWG
7/.0242
.073
15
43
25
40
.325
60 500'C
75
12
7/.0305
.092
15
45
25
45
.355
70 500'C
87
10
7/.0385
.116
15
45
25
45
.380
90
500'C
112
8
7/.0486
.146
15
45
25 45 .410 115 500'C 143
6
7/.0612
.184
15
45
25
45
.445
155
500'R
193
5
7/.0688
.206
15
45
25 45 .470 180 500' R 225
4
7/.0"772
.232
15
45
25
45
.495
215
500'R
268
3
7/.0867
.260
15
45
25 45 .520 255 500' R 318
2
7/.0974
.292
15
45
25 45 .555 305 500' R 381
1
19/.0664
332
20
45
30
45
.615
380
500' R
475
0
19/.0745
.373
20
45
30 45 .655 465 500' R 581
00
19/.0837
.419
20
45
30 45 .700 360 500'R 700
000
19/.0940
.470
20
45
30
45
.730
685
500' R
856
0000
19/. 105 5
.528
20
45
30
45
.810
830
500'R
1037
250.000 CM
37/.0822
.575
25
45
40
45
.885
995
500' R
1243
300.000
37/.0900
.630
25
45
40
45
.940
1160
500'R
1450
350.000 400.000
450.000
500.000
37/.0973 37/.1040
37/.1103 37/.1162
.681 .728 .772
.813
25 25
25 25
45 40 45 40 45 40 43 40
45
.995
1330
500'R
1662
45
1.040
1500
500' R
1875
45
1.085
1670
500'R
2087
45
1.125
1835
500'R
2293
550.000
61/.0950
.855
30
45
40
45
1.175
2015
500'R
2518
600.000
61/.0992
.893
30
45
40
45
1.215
2185
500' R
2731
650.000
61/.I032
.929
30
45
40
45
1.250
2350
500' R
2937
700.000
61/.1071
.964
30
45
40
45
1.285
2515
500'R
3143
750.000
800.000
850.000 900.000
61/.1109
61/1145 61/.U80
61/.1215
.998
1.031 1.062 1-093
30 30
30 30
45
45 45 45
40
45
1.320
2680
500'R
3350
40
45
1.355
2845
500' R
3556
40
45
1.385
3000
500' R
3750
40
45
1.415
3175
500'R
3968
0
950.000
61/. 1248
1.123
30
45
40
45
1.445
3340
500'R
4175
1.000.000
61/.1280
1.152
30
45
40
45
1.475
3500
500'R
4375
Finished diameters given above ace average. A tolerance of plot or minus 5% i* necessary due to variation in process ot manufacture. tC--Coils, R--Reel* Not listed in National Electrical Code.
RBB 02965
15
POWER CABLE
NEC TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. 600 TO 5/000 VOLT RATINGS
CONDUCTOR--STRANDED
APPLICATIONS
Rockbestos A.V.C (N.E.C Type AVA) Power Cables are designed to operate at voltages from 600 to 5000 volts. They are especially recommended for circuits ex posed to severe operating conditions in power stations, steel mills, refineries, tanneries, smelters, etc. and for apparatus which operates under high ambient temper atures.
On the higher voltage rated cables, suitable copper shielding tapes may be specified to eliminate effects of corona on the primary dielectric--the varnished cam bric. Voltage rating of all Rockbestos Hi-I A.V.C. Power Cables is maximum phase to phase voltage. This applies to either grounded or ungrounded systems.
The cables listed in this section have ample moisture resistance for average conditions, but if there is a pos sibility that circuits may be submerged in water for long periods, use lead sheathed constructions in the AVL section of this catalog. The wires and cables in this section are approved National Electrical Code Types, listed by the Underwriters' and fulfill the re quirements of NEMA for Asbestos-Varnished Cambric wires and cables.
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
1. Stranded plain copper conductor 2. Felted asbestos 3. Varnished cambric 4. Felted asbestos 5. Asbestos braid
Maximum conductor operating temperatures follows:
600 Volt 1000 Volt 2000 Volt 3000 Volt 4000 Volt 5000 Volt
U0C 110C 109C 106C 103C 100C
(230F) (230F) (228F) (222F) (217F) (212F)
Standard finish colors: Black and white. Authorized Stock item: (600 volt-Table E only) Black.
Flexible strandings may be specified on all construc tions up to 5000 volts.
All constructions listed can be covered with lead sheath, armor, or lead sheath and armor, if desired. Interlock ing armor can be furnished to special order.
fiat fat?fay
14 RBB 02964
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C.
LIGHTING WIRE
NEC TYPE AVA--ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. 600 VOLT SOLID CONDUCTOR
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMP. 110C (230F)
Sizes 18-8
Sizes 6-4/0
=fflS22!
APPLICATIONS
This wire is recommended /or lighting and control circuits in boiler rooms, steel mills, steam tunnels, power, chemical and food processing plants. Also around furnaces, ovens, uiass lehrs, forcing presses, tenter frames, soaking pits--and in locomotives, resistors, cranes, steam tables, etc. for circuits exposed to heat.
You can safely use this lighting wire either open wired or in conduit, ducts or raceways which are exposed to heat and moisture, corrosive fumes, grease, oil or fire hazard. It is also used in electrical apparatus for panel and control wiring to insure performance under severe operating conditions. This construction permits continuous operation under tempera tures ranging up to a maximum of 230F.
It has ample moisture resistance for average conditions, but if there is a possibility that circuits may be submerged for long periods use Table CL, Rockbestos A.V.C. (N.E.C. Type AVL) <500 volt lead sheathed lighting wire on page 26.
SPECIFICATION
Construction--Sizes 6-4/0
1. Solid Plain Copper Conductor
2. Felted Asbestos
3. Varnished Cambric
* Felted Asbestos 5. Asbestos Braid
National Electrical Code Type AVA--listed by Underwrit
ers Laboratories, maximum conductor operating temperature
U0C(230F).
^5F
Construction--Sizes 18-8
1. Solid Plain Copper Conductor 3. Varnished Cambric 4. Felted Asbestos 5. Asbestos Braid
National Electrical Code Type AVA--listed by Underwrit
ers Laboratories, maximum conductor operating temperature
110C (230F).
r
Standard finish colors: Black and white.
Authorized stock items: Black, (white also in sizes Nos 10
12 and 14.)
''
TABLE C
Size 18 AWG 16
10
4 3
2
0
Bare Diam. laches
.040 .051 .064 .081
.102 .128 .162 .182
.204 229 .258 .289
325 365 .410 .460
600 VOLTS
Nominal Thickness -- Mils
1st Felted Wall
15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 20
vc Iasert
30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30
30 30 30 30
2nd Felted Wall
20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20
20 20 20 30
30 30 30 30
Asbestos Braid
40 40 40 40
40 40 45 45
45 45 45 45
45 45 45 45
Nominal Finished Diam. Inches
.220 .235 .245 .265
.285 310 .385 .405
.425 .450 .480 .540
.575 .615 .660 .710
Approx. Net Wgt.
in Lbs. per 1000'
28 33 40 50
65 89 135 160
190 230 275 350
430 525 640 785
TYPE AVA
tStandard Shipping
Length Feet
Approx. Shipping Weight per 100U'
500' C 500' C 50Q'C
500'C 500' C 500' R 500'R
500' R 500'R 500' R 500'R
500'R 500'R 500' R 500'R
62
200 343 437
981
A t0lmae* f Pl" r
5% '* nee<mfT du* to
>"*"* of miQufaciur*. tC-CoiU. R-RL
RBB 02963
13
A FEW SPECIFIC USES FOR ROCKBESTOS A.V.C
Applications
Standard A.V.C Constructions by Table Letters
CENTRAL STATIONS
All Lighting and Fixture Wiring (Internal) Boiler Room Control Circuits
Auxiliary Power Wiring 600*5000 Volts
Wiring to and Leads to Stoker Motors All Switchboards and Control Panels Hinge Connections on Cabinet Type Panels
STEEL MILLS/ FOUNDRIES, AND FORGE SHOPS
Wiring around Soaking Pits Wiring around Open Hearth and Annealing
Furnaces Motor Leads Power Wiring
Wiring of Mud Guns Lighting Circuits High !n*.oiry Pismires Other Lighting Fixrures Crane Wiring Control Circuits
INDUSTRIAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Boiler Room Lighting and Control Circuits Power Wiring 600-5000 volts
Lighting Circuits Crane Wiring Transformers infra-red Ovens Around Heat Treat Furnaces Motor Leads ^rocess^ontro^Wirmg^^
REWIRING BOTH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR INCREASED CAPACITY IN EXISTING CONDUIT
Power Wiring 600-5000 volts
Lighting Fixtures and Pendant Lighting
COAL MINES
Internal Wiring of Locomotives, Coal Cutters, and Loaders
Internal Leads of Electric Drills Hoist Wiring
MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Crane and Hoist Wiring Inducuon Heaters Generators Fans Pumps Grinding Mills Tracdon and Mill Motors Industrial Furnaces and Ovens Switchboards and Coatrol Panels Radio and Television Transmitters Coal Miniog Equipment Transformers
Tables C, E, CV and CVC
Tables C, E. MD-MT Muld-conductor control cable, MDL-MTL--Lead sheathed
Multi-conductor control cable Tables E, EM, F, G, 4-H and H--Single Conductor
Tables EC, EMC, FC, GC 4-HC and HC--Three Conductor
Tables EL, EML, FL, GL, 4-HL and HL--Single Conductor--Lead sheath--For ex
treme moisture or complete submersion
Tables ECL, EMCL, FCL, GCL, 4-HCL and HCL--Three Conductor--Lead sheath--
For extreme moisture or complete submersion
Tables E and L
Tables B and BS (Tables XB and XBS--Tvpe TA)
Table BH (Table XBH--Type TA)
'
Table E Table E
Table L Tables E, EM, F, G, 4-H and H--*Single Conductor Tables EC EMC, FC. GC, 4-HC and HC--Three Conductor Tables EL, EMC FL, GL, 4-HL and HL--Single Conductor--Lead sheath--For ex
treme moisture or complete submersion Tables ECL, EMCL, FCL, GCL, 4-HCL and HCL--Three Conductor--Lead sheath--
For extreme moisture or complete submersion Tables E and L Tables C and E Tables CV and CVC, Table EMA--1000 volt lead wire II Tables C CV tuu CVC Table E
I Tables C E or MD-MT Multi-conductor control cable, MDL-MTL--Lead sheathed Multi-conductor control cable
Tables C, E or MD-MT Multi-conductor control cable
Tables E, EM, F, G, 4-H and H--Single Conductor
Tables EC, EMC FC GC 4-HC and HC--Three Conductor
Tables EL, EML, FL, GL, 4-HL and HL--Single Conductor--Lead sheath--For ex
treme moisture or complete submersion
Tables ECL, EMCL, FCL, GCL, 4-HCL and HCL--Three Conductor--Lead sheath--
For extreme moisture or complete submersion
Tables C and E
Table E
Table L
Tables B, BS and C
Tables C and E
Table L
Tables C E or MD-MT Muld-conductor control cable
.
Tables E, EM, F, G, 4-H and H--Single Conductor
Tables EC EMC FC GC 4-HC and HC--Three Conductor
Tables EL, EML, FL, GL, 4-HL and HL--Single Conductor--Lead sheath--For ex
treme moisture or complete submersion
Tables ECL, EMCL, FCL, GCL, 4-HCL and HCL--Three Conductor--Lead sheath--
For extreme moisture or complete submersion
Tables C CV and CVC
Tables C and ML
Table L Table E
Tables E and L Table E Table E Table E Table E Table E Table L Tables C and E
Tables B, BS and BH (Tables XB, XBS and XBH--Type TA) Tables B and BS Tables C, ML and Special A.V.C. Control Cables Tables L, B, BS and BH (Tables XB, XBS and XBH--Type TA)
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LIGHTING and CONTROL CIRCUITS HIGH TEMPERATURES I
RHEOSTAT AND APPARATUS WIRING
Rockbestos All-Asbestos Rheoscac Wires and Cables '-'ere design ed primarily :or occn wiring. Operaring Temperatures of L2?*C :or 600 voi: ratines and 200:C for >00 voir applications can be
:nc ar.c cooling cvcies. 1: :> i-'U'e.'ialiv rcommendi-d for grid amp.r .aon.-ciens ::om gries co faceplates, ovens and element leads on -a-cil type anneal ing furnaces and open wiring exposed to extremely high temper atures. corrosive fumes, grease, oil or hre hazard.
SWITCHBOAROS AND PANEL BOARDS
Millions of feet of Rockbestos fireproof A.V.C. (N.E.C. Type AVB) Switchboard Wire have been used by switchboard manu facturers, power stations and industrial plants since we originated and patented the A.V.C. type. Fine appearance is assured complet ed boards because it can be bent at right angles without cracking the braid. Rockbestos A.V.C. Switchboard Wires have a maximum operating temperature of 90C (194F) and are listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories. They comply with the NEMA Small Wiring for Switchboards Standard and are approved by Factory Mutual Lab oratories, switchboard manufacturers and power companies. See Page 42 for Rockbestos synthetic and asbestos insulated switch board wires, N.E.C. Type TA constructions.
MOTOR LEADS Mill motors and other heavy duty stationary and traction types use Rockbestos A.V.C. Motor Lead and Apparatus Cable for pro tection against conductor-heating overloads and high ambient temperatures. This cable retains its flexibility indefinitely because it won't dry out with heat or age, won't rot or bloom from con tact with oil or grease and won't burn or carry flame. These per formance-protecting characteristics make it ideal for motor wiring in steel mills, generating stations, all types of coal mining equip ment, industrial plants--and numerous electrical apparatus app lications.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS FOR POWEI WHERE SUBJECTED
POWER CIRCUITS UP TO 5000 VOtT'SERVICE
Standard Rockbestos A.V.C. (Code Type AVA) Power (\:bie> are available in voltage ratings of 600 to '000 volts. Thu .:r^ designed to protect circuits that must operate without taiiure _nder continuous exposure to high temperatures anJ other severe operating conditions. Copper shielding can be provided where re quired. They are available in single or multi-conductor construe-, tions with either lead sheaths or asbestos braids. Interlocking armor can be furnished to special order. Rockbestos A.V.C. (Code Type AVA) Power Cable constructions are approved by the Na tional Electrical Code, listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories and conform to NFMA standards.
CONDUIT WIRING AROUNO FURNACES. OVENS. SOAKING PITS, BOILERS, ETC.
Rockbestos A.V.C Power Cables and Lighting Wires can be run in conduit as they are built to withstand the normal moisture con ditions resulting from condensation caused by heating and cooling cycles. In cases where power and lighting circuits are exposed to high temperatures in combination with excessive condensation or complete submersion, use lead sheathed Code Type AVL.
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LIGHTING AND POWER CIRCUITS
Rockbestos Hi-I A.V.C (Code Type AVA) Lighting and Power Cables are high temperature cables. This A.V.C construction-- two layers of impregnated felted asbestos encasing the varnished cambric--permits continuous operation at copper temperatures of 230F (110C), thus making Hi-I cables ideal for high ambient "Hot Spot" locations or, in normal ambient installations, per mitting the use of smaller cables with consequent savings of cop per, conduit, fittings and man-hours of labor as compared with cables having ordinary insulation.
APPROVED USES FOR ROCKBESTOS CONSTRUCTIONS
Rockbestos
# Construction
NEC Type
Maximum Copper ; Operating Temp.
Insulation
Outer Covering
Special Provisions
Rockbestos A.V.C.
AVA
AVB
' AVL
TA
U0=C CaCrF) 90=C (I`)4"F) UG;C (230-F) 90-C (194=F)
Impregnated | Asbestos and Varnished . Cambric
Impregnated A'bestos and
Varnished Cambric
Impregnated Asbestos and
Varnished Cambric
Thermoplastic and Asbestos
Asbestos Braid Cotton Staid L?ad Sheath Cotton Braid
Dry locations i-nly Or. lA'...ir.>>n\ .nr. Wet ii'C.ttuins Switchboard Wiring only
Rockbestos All-Asbestos
A
AI AA
AIA AF
2005C (?92F) 150:C (302SF) for conductor smrds
Asbestos
125C (25?F)
200C (392n 130C (302F) for conductor strands *?27 and smaller
125C (257F)
150C (302F)
Impregnated Asbestos Asbestos
Impregnated Asbestos
Impregnated Asbestos
Without asbestos braid
Without asbestos braid
With asbestos braid
With asbestos braid
None
Dry locations only. Not t.<c general use. In ncewa\s. nty !y for leads to ur withm ioparan-s Limited to 300 V.
Same as above
Dry locations only. Open wiring. Not for general use. Ia raceways, only for leads to or within apparatus. Limited to 300 V.
Same as above but for 600V Service
Fixture wiring. Limited to 300 V.
THE QUESTION OF MOISTURE
Article 310, Chapter III, of the National Electrical Code under the heading of "Conductors" states that the AVA and AVB type wires shall be used in dry locations only and the AVL type should be used in wet locations. In clarifi cation of these limitations, Article 100 in Chapter I defines i dry location as being one not normally subject to damp ness or wetness--and goes on to say that a location classified as dry may be temporarily subject to dampness or wetness as in the case of a building under construction. Under this regulation AVA and AVB types can be used where occa sional moisture is present, for example moisture which is usually the result ofcondensation.
This is as it should be! Heat and moisture in conduit app lications cannot be dissociated. Where heat is present for any period of time, a moisture condition sooner or later will appear. Usually the condition occurs during periodic shut downs, as in the case of weekend holidays, where sudden changes in conduit temperatures from hot to cold result in condensation. Again condensation can and does occur where a sufficient temperature differential exists along the conduit. A case in point would be a single conduit run from a high temperature furnace area to a cold outside wall. A certain amount of air circulation exists within the conduit, and
g moisture is precipitated at the colder end--a condition iden
tical with precipitation on cold water pipes in basements during a humid summer day. Rockbestos A.V.C. (N.E.C. Type AVA) was designed to meet these conditions as it is constructed of asbestos, tho roughly impregnated with heat, flame and moisture resistant compounds, together with high dielectric varnished cambric tapes. Since the inception of this design, Rockbestos Research has been running continuous laboratory projects simulating act ual field service conditions on various A.V.C constructions. A.V.C. constructions installed in conduit were subjected to steam, heat, a combination of heat and water--even com plete submersion for extended periods to simulate emer gency conditions. The results proved conclusively that Rock bestos A.V.C. has not only a built in factor of safety against "moisture" as defined by the National Electrical Code but substantial ability to withstand extreme conditions encount ered in conduit applications as well. Since then millions of feet of Rockbestos A.V.C. have been used successfully in industry to further prove its dependable operation. Where a portion of a circuit in conduit is subject ed to heat and another portion subjected to water, as in the case of steel mill furnace control circuits running partially through under-slab duct systems, AVL is recommended.
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OTHER ROCKBESTOS
OUTER COVERINGS
Any wire of our manufacture can be furnished with lead sheath, fca. weave metal armor, interlocking steel or bronze armor or with almost .un type of special covering needed for a specific application. These coverings when applied comply with current NEMA specifications for metallic cov erings. Metallic and synthetic sheathings may be used on Rockbestos A.V.C Pow er and Control constructions in ratings ranging from 600 to V>00 volts
Metallic Braid Coverings The braiders weave coverings of wire just as wc,; as those of ^otton ur -o bestos yarn. This armor braider is weaving a protective basket weave metai braid over the synthetic sheath of the cable. Such metals as Aluminum, Sreel and Bronze are used on these armor braiders to form heavy Jutv coverings for circuits requiring greatest mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. Electrical shields of tinned copper can also be applied when specified.
Interlocked Armor Coverings Cables covered with either steel ot bronze interlocked armor are not only protected from exposure to severe heat and moisture, but their use elimi nates the need for conduit giving increased flexibility to wiring svs:err< The ablw oO jaotcaed uii >st run in troughs, up vertical ri*ci ui <jci and around obstructions. On orders for these types of special coverings, give complete specifications and state cutting lengths on order.
EXTRUDED LEAD and SYNTHETIC SHEATHS Lead sheaths such as are required on Rockbestos A.V.C. Type AVL Power Ca bles are extruded by lead presses like the one pictured at the left. A pressure of approximately 1,000 tons per square inch is used to apply the lead sheaths to the cable. These moistureproof sheaths ate used on Rockbestos standard Power, Con trol and Industrial Heating Cables.
The Tuber pictured to the right is extrud ing a thermoplastic synthetic sheath over a large asbestos insulated shipboard cable. Other tubers similarly sheathe or apply synthetic insulation to small wires and cables.
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APPLY
BRAIDS and FINISHES
*
ASBESTOS SRAIOS
Standard Rockbestos A.V.C. Type AVA wires and cables are supplied with a black asbestos braid and Tvpe AVB with flameproof gray cotton braid, but these wires and cables can be furnished with other braid materials and colors for ocher special applica tions. This picture to the righc shows one of the big cable braiders. The carriers and their spools of as bestos yarn weave in and out in a may-pole dance to form the rugged heat and flame resistant outer braid. Cable diameters, yarn sizes and the number of ends and picks per inch must be taken into consideration to obtain proper coverage and allowance for flexing action in service.
COTTON BRAIDS
This close-up of a high speed braider is shown ap plying a braid of cotton to a Rockbestos A.V.C. Type AVB Switchboard Wire. The weaving action of this machine is accomplished by rotating two levels of car
9 riers in opposite directions and diverting threads from the lower level alternately over and under the threads from the top level by a series of cams. Rockbestos fin ished cotton braids as used for outer coverings comply with the current requirements of ASA specifications for Cotton Braid for Insulated Wire and Cable for General Purposes--Code Braids (commonly known as NEMA Gass B Braid). Other materials such as rayon, glass, silk, etc. are also braided on this type of machine.
STANDARD AND SPECIAL FINISHES ASBESTOS BRAIDS are finished with a suitable flame and heat resisting compound or saturated and finished with a flame, heat and moisture resisting com pound, as specified. COTTON BRAIDS are finished with a flame and heat resisting compound or saturated and finished with a flame, heat and moisture resisting compound, as specified. On any of the standard wires shown in this catalog, special cotton twine, linen, glass or rayon braids can be substituted if necessary. Also a variety of special
*2 braid finishes such as lacquer, wax, asphalt or alumi
num paint can be applied overall.
HOW W INSULATION . .
FELTED ASBESTOS WALLS This close-up of a double insulator to the left shows the operation performed by the battery of insulating machines pictured below. Single or double heads, car rying the cheeses of fluffy asbestos roving, revolve around the conductor to apply a uniform wall of as bestos which is then impregnated and compressed to specified thicknesses. This dense wall, resistant to heat, flame, grease, oil and fumes, is the basis of the insulation of Rockbestos All-Asbestos and A.V.C. type wires and cables.
IMPREGNATING COMPOUNDS In general che felted asbestos insulating walls of all Rockbestos wires, cables and cords are impregnated with a chemically neutral, black insulating compound which is heat, moisture and flame resisting. Wherever identifying colors are required on wires having no outer braid, the insulation can be furnished in white, black or plain colors. In special cases where a wire will be exposed only to extremely high temperatures and no moisture, white compound may be used in the impregnation of the felted asbestos walls and for the finish of the braid. See page 45 Rockbestos Extra Flexible AU-Asbestos Apparatus Cable.
HIGH DIELECTRIC TAPES One of the large wrapping machines which applies varnished cambric or synthetic tapes to various types of Rockbestos A.V.C. cables. Rotating heads apply tapes selected to provide specified mil wall thickness es, desired lap and length of lay required by the type of cable in process. Varnished cambric tapes are being applied over the first felted asbestos wall of the Rockbestos A.V.C. Power Cable in the machine.
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I
WHY ROCKBESTOS A.V.C WAS DEVELOPED
Since the early days of electrified industry, there has
to confirm the ability of Rockbestos A.V.C. to meet un
been a definite need for an electrical conductor insulation
usual service conditions. Because of their successful oper
# which would operate dependably in elevated ambient
ation, these asbestos-varnished cambric wires and caoies
temperatures. High ambient temperatures were a prob
were included in the National Electrical Code in the
lem then as they are today, and the performance of or
193" Edition and designated as N.E.C. Types AVA,
dinary wires and cables at that time was restricted by the
AVL and AVB. The trade name "A.V.C" as registered
very nature of the materials used. Rubber, for instance, while known to be high in moisture resistance, was af fected by high temperatures which caused it to become dry and porous iimiting its length of effective service. The life of straight varnished cambric insulations too
by Rockbestos and used commercially is synonymous with National Electrical Code Types AVA, AVL and AVB. That is, A.V.C. finished w-ith asbestos braid is Type AVA, with lead sheath is Type AVL and w-ith cotton braid is Type AVB.
was seriouslyaffected by high ambient temperatures which
:--.s h-.i rc*Y
tended to cause deterioration of the tapes. Early asbestos insulations proved unsatisfactory because they consisted only of a series of asbestos braids filled with paint or other compound.
Maximum current carrying capacities of insulated con ductors are Jecermined within practical limits by the maximum temperature the insulation w-ill stand without undue deterioration.
Recognizing that high temperatures and moisture were
The Code in rating this original Rockbestos A.V.C. con
the major threats to the lire of insulations, Rockbestos
struction permitted it a higher cemperature limit than
Engineers designed and developed their A.V.C. construc
ordinary insulations because its impregnated felted as
tion. This A.V.C. construction used as a basis dense felt
bestos walls safely resisted deterioration under high am
ed walls of thoroughly impregnated asbestos to form a.
bients and the heat from current loads Guotct 10. To
contmuO-s insulation whiji wuulJ uciuwnenrjy resist
bies I and ii, under Allowable Currcnt-Canying Capa
heat, flame and moisture. High dielectric varnished cam bric tapes were added as an insert between the felted as bestos to give added dielectric strength and moisture resistance. In this combination the felted asbestos also provided protection for the Varnished Cambric tapes against mechanical damage, deterioration from oxida tion and prevents the formation of a continuous carbon
cities at 30C" list Rockbestos A.V.C Type AVA con struction with greater current carrying capacity size for size than for cables with ordinary insulations. The prac tical advantages of Rockbestos A.V.C. begin here. As ambient temperatures increase and correction factors are applied, A.V.C, is de-rated far less than ordinary con structions, all because of its insulation.
path from conductor to ground. This basic construction
At 70C, foe instance, other types of insulations are de
3 was covered overall with either impregnated asbestos or flameproof cotton braids. This new Rockbestos A.V.C
rated as much as 65% while Rockbestos A.V.C. is de rated only 29%. At ambient temperatures in excess of
construction was designed primarily to safely and depen
85C, a limiting point for other types of insulations,
dably catty electrical loads in high ambient locations and
Rockbestos A.V.C. rated at 110C continues to provide
to withstand additional operating hazards such as attacks
permanent protection for electrical circuits.
of chemicals, oils, grease aad fumes. Here was an insu lation designed to give a long life of dependable oper ation under severest conditions.
Plant layouts and expansion programs are given greater flexibility by installing Rockbestos A.V.C because not only does it provide greater current carrying capacity for
Since the introduction of Rockbestos A.V.C. wires and cables in 1927, many millions of feet have been installed throughout the world under normal and abnormal oper ating conditions. These installations have coveted a wide range of high temperatures and moisture conditions in practically every known industry. Rockbestos Field Engi
intermittent demands and future load growth in existing circuits, but the installation of heat generating equipment is not restricted by its nearness to vital electrical circuits. The fact that you can use a smaller sized cable to carry a given load can start a whole series of cumulative sav ings.
neers have constantly checked many of these installations in various industries since 1927 to check field conditions against long rime tests run by our Research Laboratory
Smaller cable means smaller conduit and fittings. Easier, quicker installations, plus years of dependable perfor mance, prove Rockbestos Hi-I A.V.C___ Your Best Buy.
ROCKBESTOS A.V.C. CONSTRUCTION B
(1) First impregnated felted asbestos wall. (2) Varnished cambric tapes. (3) Second impregnated felted asbestos wall.
(4) Impregnated asbestos braid for Type AVA cables. (Flameproof cotton braid for Type AVB cables.) (Lead Sheath for Type AVL cables.)
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ASBESTOS OUR BASIC
RAW MATERIAL
In entering upon a description of Rockbestos wires and
cables, a brief outline of the characteristics of asbestos,
the chief material used in their insulation, is a logical
beginning.
Asbestos is a mineral, consequently inorganic in its na
ture, and in this principal feature different from all other
types of material in use for insulating wires and cables.
Asbestos fibres are solid, that is to say they have no cap
illary opening through their center like cotton, wool or
other organic fibres. Because of this fact, there is no ten
dency for individual asbestos fibres to act as capillaries
if their ends are exposed, and it only becomes necessary
to fill the voids of interstices between the fibres to pro
duce a relatively impervious layer.
Asbestos has demonstrated its ability to withstand time
v/irhout the deterioration that occurs in
fui.w of
electrical insulating materials such as rubber and the gen
eral class of organic fibres. Furthermore, it will not rot
or carbonize under any conditions. It may be fairly stated
indeed that asbestos is ageless, and time, as every engi
neer well knows, is a much more exacting test of a
material than almost any laboratory accelerated life test
which can be made. During the centuries since the as
bestos was formed, it has been exposed to high earth
temperatures and, as earth cooled, to moisture and
the wide variety of earth acids and alkalis, all with no
apparent change in any of its properties.
We have investigated the world's sources of asbestos to
find and secure the softest, silkiest, purest, long fibred
asbestos ... and we find it in certain deposits of Chryso-
tile {Serpentine Group)--the aristocrat of the asbestos
family.
Chrysotile is a hydrated magnesium silicate which occurs in crystalline form in veins or striations in the mother rock and is widely distributed. Each crystal is a "fibre", square in cross section, having a diameter of about 1/500, 000 inch and a length equal to the width of the vein. There are a number of sources of Chrysotile fibre, the principal ones being Rhodesia, Canada, Russia, Arizona and Australia. The largest deposits are in Rhodesia and Canada. Asbestos retains its strength and fibrous form under all conditions except extremely high temperatures. Chryso tile asbestos in crude (unopened form) begins to lose some of its water crystallization at about 450C and is almost completely dehydrated at 850C. It fuses at about
When applied to wires or cables in felted term, its low heat conductivity enables it to withstand melting the copper conductor by passage of high currents without material loss of its mechanical strength. Tests of fabrics woven of Chrysotile asbestos show that after three hours at 500C they still have their original tensile strength. Asbestos, after it is mined, is broken up, fiberized and cleaned. It is then combed and carded into soft, fluffy roving. In this form it is applied to the conductor, impregnated with neutral insulating compounds, and compressed into the felted wall which is Rockbestos insulation that is not only fireproof but practically impervious to the destruc tion normally caused by heat and moisture, oil, grease, corrosive fumes or age. What a material to use where endurance and resistance to deterioration are so important!
Hard as a rock tit the vein, asbestos is soft as silk when fiberized. Each silky fiber is a crystal l/500,000th of an inch in diameter.
A million-year-old handful! This asbestos has been completely fiberized and prepared and is now ready to be carded into roving.
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AF & AFC
Fixture Wire, Heat-resisting, 300 volt Cord, Flexible, Heat-resisting, 300 volt Twisted Pair
FS 50 FA 31
ROCKBESTOS SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTIONS
Cord, Flexible, 300 volt Duplex All-Asbestos, Asbestos Braid
CA 49
Cord, Flexible, 300 volt Triplex All-Asbestos, Asbestos Braid
CAC 49
Cord, Flexible, 600 volt Duplex, A.V.C.
cv 19
Cord, Flexible, 600 volt Triplex, A.V.C.
cvc 19
Control Cable, PNR, Small Diameter, 600 volt
PMT, PMD, PMF 53-55
Hookup Wire, 1000 volt ACA
ZM 52
Industrial Heating Cable
LH, LHV 61
Lead Wire, 1000 volt ACA
EMA 52
Mining Cable, 600 volt A.V.C., Asbestos Braid
ML 56
Pyrometer and Thermocouple Wire, All-Asbestos
YS-YA 58
Pyrometer and Thermocouple Wire, A.V.C.
YC-YV 58
Secondary Network Cable
UL 59
Special Industrial Heating Cable
62
Thermostat Control Wire, Low Voltage
TC, TCC, TCS 57
Vault Cable, Fireproof, Low Voltage
UV 60
ENGINEERING DATA
"e
Check list for Inquiries and Orders
Specifications for Rockbestos A.V.C. and All-Asbestos Constructions
Test Data
N.E.C. Tables I and II--Current Carrying Capacities
Current Carrying Capacities A.V.C. at 30C, 40C, 55C and 80C
Conduit Size Tables
Permissible Circuit Lengths--Calculation of Voltage Drop
Correction Factors for Grouping Cables and Conduit
Minimum Bending Radii
Terminal and Joint Insulation for A.V.C Cables
Copper Wire Data
Rockbestos Reel Chart
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63 64-66
68-69 70 71
72, 73 7*1-77
78 78 67
79 80
GENERAL INFORMATION
AVB
INDEX
OF CODE TYPES AND ROCKBESTOS TABLE LETTERS
Asbestos--our Basic Raw Material Why Rockbestos A.V.C. was Developed Approved Uses for Rockbestos Constructions Typical and Specific Applications for Rockbestos A.V.C. District Sales Offices
SINGLE CONDUCTOR Lighting Wire, 600 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Power Cable, 600 volt A.V.C, asbestos braid Power Cable, 1000 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Power Cable, 2000 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Power Cable, 3000 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Power Cable, 4000 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Power Cable, 5000 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid Motor Lead Cable, 600 volt A.V.C., asbestos braid
THREE CONDUCTOR Power Cable, 600 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor, asbestos braid Power Cable, 1000 volt A.V.C Three Conductor, asbestos braid Power Cable, 2000 volt A.V.C. "three Conductor, asbestos braid Power Cable, 3000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor, asbestos braid Power Cable, 4000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor, asbestos braid Power Cable, 5000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor, asbestos braid Control Cable, 600 volt A.V.C. Multi-Conductor, asbestos biaid
Pag*
4 5 9 10-12 Inside Back Cover
Rockbestos Table Letter
C
E EM
F G 4-H H
L
Page
13
15 15 16 16 17 17
18
EC EMC
FC GC 4-HC HC
MD-MT
23 23 24 24 25 25
20-21
SINGLE CONDUCTOR Lighting Wire, Lead Sheathed 600 volt A.V.C.
Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 600 volt A.V.C. Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 1000 volt A.V.C. Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 2000 volt A.V.C. Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 3000 volt A.V.C. Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 4000 volt A.V.C. Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 5000 volt A.V.C.
THREE CONDUCTOR
Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 600 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 1000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 2000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 3000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 4000 volt A.V.C Three Conductor Power Cable, Lead Sheathed 5000 volt A.V.C. Three Conductor
Control Cable, Lead Sheathed 600 volt A.V.C. Multi-Conductor
Special Constructions with Interlocking Armor
CL
EL EML
FL GL 4-HL HL
26
. 27 27 28 28 29 29
ECL EMCL
FCL GCL 4-HCL HCL
DL-MTL
31 31 32 32 33 33
34-35
36
Switchboard Wire, 600 volt A.V.C., Cotton Braid Switchboard Cable, 600 volt A.V.C., Cotton Braid Switchboard Hinge Cable, 600 volt A.V.C., Cotton Braid Switchboard Bus Cable, 600 volt A.V.C., Cotton Braid Headlight Wire, Locomotive, 600 volt A.V.C., Cotton Braid
B 38 BS 38 BH 39
P 40 T 41
TA
Switchboard Wire, 600 volt Type TA, Cotton Braid Switchboard Cable, 600 volt Type TA, Cotton Braid Switchboard Hinge Cable, 600 volt Type TA, Cotton Braid
XB XBS XBH
42 42 42
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Table
Page
A A-300
B BH BS
600 Volt Rheostat Wire........................................................... 300 Volt Rheostat Wire, High Temperature....................... 600 Volt Switchboard Wire (Solid) ..................................... 600 Volt Switchboard Hinge Cable ...................................... 600 Volt Switchboard Wire (Stranded).................................
46 44 38 39 38
C CA-CAC
CL CV-CVC
E
600 Voit Lighting Wire (Solid) ............................................ 300 Volt Flexible Cords (2-3 Conductor) ............................. 600 Volt Lighting Wire--Lead Sheathed ............................. 600 Volt Flexible Cords (2-3 Conductor) ............................ 600 Volt Power Cable--Single Conductor.............................
13 -f9 26 19 15
EC ECL
EL EM EMA
600 Volt Power Cable--Three Conductor............................. 600 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Three Conductor......
600 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Single Conductor...... 1000 Volt Power Cable--Single Conductor............................. 1000 Voit Lead Wire...................................................................
23 31
27 15 52
EMC EMCL
EML F
FA
1000 Yci: Pews; Cafch--Three Conductor..................
'3
1000 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheathed, Three Conductor ..
1000 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Single Conductor....
2000 Volt Power Cable--Single Conductor.................. 16
300 Volt Flexible Cord--Twisted Pair..................................
31 27
51
- FC FC3 FCL FL FR
2000 Volt Power Cable--Three Conductor.............................. 300 Volt Flexible Cord--Triplex ..........................................
2000 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Three Conductor..... 2000 Volt Cable--Lead Sheath, Single Conductor................
300 Volt Flexible Cord--Duplex............................................
24 51 32 28 51
FS G GC GCL GL
300 Volt Fixture Wire.............................................................. 3000 Volt Power Cable--Single Conductor........................... 3000 Volt Power Cable--Three Conductor............................ 3000 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Three Conductor .... 3000 Volt Power Cable--Lead Sheath, Single Conductor ....
50 16 24 32 28
H-4H HC-4HC HCL-4HCL HL-4HCL
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5000-4000 Volt Power Cables, Single Conductor......... 17 5000-4000 Volt Power Cables, Three Conductor......... 25 5000-4000 Volt Power Cables, Lead Sheath Three Conductor 5000-4000 Volt Power Cables, Lead Sheath, Single Conductor
600 Volt Motor Lead and Apparatus Cable............... 18
33 29
LH-LHV MD
MDL ML MT
Industrial Heating Cable.............................................................. 600 Volt Control Cable, (AWG No. 12-19/25) ................. 600 Volt Control Cable, Lead Sheath (AWG No.12-19/25) 600 Volt Mining Cable.............................................................. 600 Volt Control Cable (AWG No. 9-19/22).....................
61 21 35 56 21
MTL P
PMD-PMF-PMT R
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600 Volt Control Cable, Lead Sheath(AWG No. 9-19/22)
35
600 Volt Switchboard Bus Cable........ ................................... 40
600 Volt Small Diameter Control Cable................................ 53-55
600 Volt Power and Rheostat Cable...................................... 47
300 Volt Rheostat Wire, (Stranded) .................................... 44
RF RF-300
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600 Volt Apparatus Cable, Flexible...................................... 300 Volt Rheostat Wire (Flexible Stranded) ....................... 600 Volt Headlight Wire......................................................... Thermostat Control Wire............................................................ 125 Volt A. C. Secondary Network Cable..............................
48 44 41 57 59
UV W
XB-XBS-XBH YA-YS YC-YV ZM
Vault Cable, Fireproof Low Voltage...................................... 300 Volt Apparatus Cable, Extra Flexible............................... 600 Volt Switchboard Wires, Type TA...................................
Pyrometer and Thermocouple Wires All-Asbestos.............. Pyrometer and Thermocouple Wires A.V.C.............................. 1000 Volt Hookup Wire............................................................
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This is the Rockbestos Handbook and Catalog No. 10-G, which illustrates and describes wires, cables and flexible cords design ed with Asbestos Varnished Cambric, and All Asbestos insu lations for use where wiring in electrical products or in the power, control and lighting circuits of industry is exposed to heat, corrosive fumes, grease, oil or Are hazard. Also contained in this catalog are Rockbestos special construc tions developed for special and specific applications.
All data subject to change without notice.
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ROCKBESTOS is the name for a wide line of wires, cables and cords, including more than 125 different standard constructions, which have been designed and developed to give long and depend able service under severe operating conditions. Early in 1918 a small group of Rockbestos Elec trical Engineers and Chemists perfected a method of applying asbestos to wires and cables as a heat resisting electrical insulation. This first step result ed in the production of wire that industry and elec trical engineers had been looking for. Here was an insulated conductor resistant to high tempera tures, aging, corrosive fumes, grease, oil and flame. Success from the start--and just the beginning for this company which was later to distinguish itself to be the only company in industry devoted ex clusively to the manufacture of permanently insu lated wires and cables. Rockbestos grew along with the then rapidly growing electrical industry, solv ing its electrical insulation problems as they became
apparent with this unique mineral, ASBESTOS. Other materials are often combined with asbes tos, i.e. Varnished cambric. Synthetics, DuPont "Teflon" Tetrafluoroethylene resin, cotton, rayon, nylon and glass, to provide special characteristics. Two broad lines of permanently insulated wires, cables and cords--Rockbestos A.V.C. asbestos-var nished cambric insulated (N.E.C. Types AVA and AVB) and Rockbestos ALL-Asbestos (N.E.C. Types A, AA, AI, AIA and AF)--have been de veloped for innumerable industrial applications. Rockbestos engineering and research are constantly abreast of electrical problems in both science and industry, providing answers through the develop ment of trouble-free, ageless electrical insulations designed for each specific application. May we offer you our research facilities for the development of special wires designed to meet any unusual re quirements.
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