Welded and corrugated, impervious metallic sheathed cables. A braid is the standard coaxial cable outer conductor. In accordance with ansiieee 400, icea s93639nema wc 74, icea. Perform a shieldcontinuity test on each power cable by ohmmeter method. Okonite offers a complete clx removal tool kit catalog sheet 6. Ieee guide for the design and installation of cable systems in power generating stations ansiieee std 4221986 revision of ieee std 4221 977 published by the institute of electrical and electronics engineers, inc 345 east 47th street, new york, ny 10017, usa. It also describes the importance of installation, maintenance, outlines types of maintenance programs, and lists relevant industry standards. Health and safety association ihsa rules and safe practice guidelines will be adhered to at all times while installing cable unless otherwise approved by all. Introduction there are many reasons why users prefer okonite clx cables. General field practices are provided to aid in preparing for large and small cable installations. Guidelines and best practices for the installation and maintenance of data networking equipment ol2869601 1 introduction this chapter describes the purpose, audience, and organization of this document. There are many reasons why users prefer okonite clx cables. Contact your okonite representative if assistance is needed. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance.
Okonitefmr okolon tscpe type tcer tray cable is permitted for use on power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. Okonite cables atlanta district office 770 9289778 fax. The total number of factory bends installed in conduit run for primary cable must not exceed 300 degrees, including the bend at the feedin location. Orangeburg facility flame test building is now complete in keeping with the tradition of continuous improvement and state of the art facilities, the okonite company has recently opened a new cable flame test laboratory. Special wiring rules apply to wet or corrosive locations, and to locations which present an explosion hazard.
Okonite 264104401 instrumentation tray cable, 16 awg, 1pair, overall shield, 300v. The second edition covered a similar range of cables but also reflected the significant changes in materials, the application of polymeric cables at higher voltages and the. Okonite s engineering handbook is the most comprehensive source of cable information. Okonite high voltage underground power cables epr 15kv. Okonite 264104401 instrumentation tray cable, 16 awg, 1. Okobon a moisture resistant cable finish consisting of an aluminumcopolymer tape fused to itself and to an overall jacket. The ampacities shown apply to open runs of cable, installation in any approved raceway, direct burial. This guide covers copper and aluminum conductors from no. Cable installation to minimize the possibility of cable damage during installation, the following design parameters must be followed. Physical installation of the cable must be done in a manner to prevent tensile stress on these terminations see figure 4. Okonite fmr flame retardant insulated power cables may be used in generating plants, substations and industrial plants. Xhhw2 conductors rated 90c, in a multiconductor cable, at an ambient temperature of 30c 86f.
Per ft of radius all sizes 300 500 instrumentation single pair multipair all sizes 500 multiconductor control one cable two or more cables 8 awg 500 8 awg 300 500 power one single. The total number of factory bends installed in conduit run for primary cable must not exceed 300 degrees, including the bend at. Clx is the okonite companys welded and continuously. Metal clad wiring system 2008 the okonite company the okonite company. The supplied length of cable is not sufficient to perform the intended job, e. Okonite cable joints, okonite cable splices, underground. Installation practices for cable raceway systems okonite. Cable designers guide how to specify cable insulated conductors specify quantity, gauge, stranding and insulation type for the conductors. Power cable installation guide cables installed into conduits or trays have installation parameters such as maximum pulling tensions, sidewall pressure, clearance, and jamming, which must be considered. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our cookie policy. Scope of the third edition the first edition of the book covered all types of insulated cable for the supply of electrical energy for voltages from about 100 v to 525 kv.
Guidelines and best practices for the installation and. Find out what works well at the okonite company from the people who know best. Downloadable pdfs of installation guides, product features and benefits, and company news and. The 75c column is provided for additional information. Low, medium, high voltage cable okonite product catalog premier manufacturer of high quality insulated electric wire and cable since 1878. Since its founding in 1878, okonites research okonite wire cable ebay. Uncover why the okonite company is the best company for you. The master catalog contains 7 sections with different types of cable, ranging from single conductor low voltage cables to medium voltage cables and beyond. This book is helpful when used alone or in conjunction with some of okonite s other published. Nuregcr6788, evaluation of aging and qualification practices. How to create an it support desk request new okonite webmail. Cable failures cables damaged after installation a tap into an existing cable tee or wye splices. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
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Derating for more than three current carrying conductors within the cable is in accordance with nec section 310. Sep 10, 2015 the okonite company clx termination methods video duration. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections. Other installations, such as buried and aerial, have different installation parameters. Okonite used to have a good book on cable installation practices that explains the required calculations. Ieee guide for the design and installation of cable systems. This okonite app is designed to provide technical assistance with electrical formulas and cable installation questions. Physical installation of the cable must be done in a manner to prevent tensile stress on these terminations see figure 4 and photo 2.
Installation practices for cable raceway systems the okonite. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Cable type tc is especially intended for use in tray systems. Okonite is americas oldest existing independent manufacturer of wire and cable. Ccw continuously corrugated welded cable general cable. Urd cable the okonite company urd cables from the okonite company meet the growing need for highly reliable underground residential distribution cable. Loxarmor an interlocked s shaped armor cable covering, normally galvanized steel or aluminum. These cables may be installed in wet or dry locations, indoors or outdoors, in raceways, underground ducts, cable tray size 10 awg and larger per nec article 392.
If you would like more information, please contact your local anixter representative at 1. This unique, cold shrink rejacketing kit eliminates the need for dangerous torches or special tooling. Iso 90001994 certified the okonite company ramsey, new jersey 07446. This book is helpful when used alone or in conjunction with some of okonites other published. Section ii bare aluminum wire and cable chapter 5 installation practices once the route and length of a transmission or distribu tion line has been decided upon and the correct conductor size and type selected to carry the system load safely and economically, there are still several mechanical considera. Preplanning for a pull is very important and should.
Cable splices are suitable for both underground direct burial and cable tray installation. Okonite fmr okolon tscpe type tcer tray cable is permitted for use on power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. The ampacities shown apply to open runs of cable, installation in any approved raceway, direct burial in the earth, or as aerial cable on a messenger. The ampacities shown also apply to cables installed in cable tray in accordance with nec section 392. The okonite company 102 hilltop road, ramsey, nj 07446 201. This app contains a conductor resistance calculator, a conduit fill. Perform an acceptance test on cables, including terminations and joints, after cable system installation and before the cable system is placed into service. Edison electric institute underground systems reference book. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at okonite. Okonite tree wire okonite rubber insulation, heavy lapped tape and okoloom covering size a. Installation practices for cable raceway systems 4.
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