Type Ppe Cable
Nec type ppe cable ul subject 1650 ul listed msha approved.
Type ppe cable. Manufactured to ul and c ul standard 1650 msha listed rohs compliant and surpasses nec 400 requirements and may be used in any application where type w g or g gc cable is used. Type ppe is constructed like type w cable and per article 400 in the nec and may be used in applications where type w cable are used. Type w type sc se ppe ppc cable for industrial power temporary power uses in applications such as tv theaters indoor and outdoor sound systems stages temporary or permanent power including portable generators air conditioning grounding power extension shore power mining and oil drill applications. Both cables are ul and msha approved and are recognized in article 400 of the neic type ppe and type w are also both water and oil resistant and can withstand a rigorous operating environment.
Multi conductor type w portable power cable features. You can use this cable between 40 c to 90 c and is rated for up to 2000 volts. Yes it is true that type w and type ppe cable do share some similarities. You ll often hear that type w and type ppe cable can be used interchangeably.
Type g cables are suitable for use in industrial and light to medium duty mining applications heavy duty service as power supply cable power cable for mobile and portable electrical equipment at a continuous conductor temperature of 90 c. 5 conductor cables use in applications where separating the system neutral from the frame ground is required. All of our type g cables have 4 conductors and runs from 8 gauge to 500 mcm. Type ppe cable is lighter in weight than a type w power cable.
These portable power cables are both usually. 4 conductor cables use on two or three phase ac systems with one conductor used for grounding. Grainger has all the safety equipment and protective products you need for a safe workplace. Type ppe cable perform extremely well in warm climates but has a tendency to become more rigid at temperatures below 32 f type ppe cable is ul listed and msha approved type ppe cable is recognized in nec article 400.
Type g cable can be used in a variety of heavy duty applications including direct burial and submerged applications.