Tray Cable Flashcards
Learn part #'s and use for tray cable
What does VNTC stand for?
Vinyl, Nylon, Tray Cable
Also known as PVC/Nylon Tray Cable, TFFN/PVC, THHN/PVC, VNTC Control, and VNTC Power.
What is the outer jacket material of VNTC Tray Cable?
PVC
The outer jacket can be shielded or unshielded with aluminum foil.
What types of conductors are used in VNTC Tray Cable?
• Stranded
• Copper or aluminum
What insulation materials are used in VNTC Tray Cable?
• PVC
• Nylon
What is the standard jacket color for VNTC Tray Cable?
Black
Other colors are available upon request.
What color coding systems are used in VNTC Tray Cable?
K1, K2 or M4 color code
Special color codes are available upon request.
What is a notable feature of the VNTC Tray Cable’s conductor?
Stranded
What is the number series for 18-10 AWG VNTC (control)
6****
What is the number series for 8 AWG - 600 MCM VNTC (power)
60****
What does VNTC stand for?
Vinyl, Nylon, Tray, Cable
How many pairs can ADC manufacture in one cable?
36+
What is XLP/PVC tray cable?
Cross-Linked conductors w/ PVC jacket
What is the number series for 18-10 AWG XLP/PVC (control)?
5*****
What is the number series for 8 AWG - 600 MCM XLP/PVC (power)?
50****
What does XL mean?
Cross-Linked
What does PE mean?
Polyethylene
Tray Cable is made to order.
True
What is the minimum order for tray cable?
10,000 ft / 10M’
What is used to insulate the conductors in VNTC?
PVC & Nylon
What is used to insulate the conductors in XLP/PVC TC?
Cross-linked polyethylene
What is the ADC part# for 12/C #14 str. copper, XLP XHHW-2 / PVC 600V TC-ER E-2 IEEE 1202?
5412K2
What is the ADC part # for 5/C #14 str. copper, XLP XHHW-2 / PVC 600V TC-ER E-2 IEEE 1202?
5405K2
What is the preferred color code for TC smaller than 8AWG?
K2
What is the preferred color code for TC larger than 8AWG?
M4
