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ICEA Mining Cable

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ICEA Mining Cable

TEBAOFLEX ICEA mining cables follow the North American type system: Type W, Type G-GC and Type SHD-GC portable power cables for shuttle cars, continuous miners, drills, loaders and shovels, and Type MP-GC shielded feeder cable for non-flexing mine distribution routes. The mining power cables are rated from 2000 V to 25 kV, with AWG and kcmil conductor sizes and 90 °C EPR, EPDM or XLPE insulation. DLO cables for motor and battery leads and the P1209 trunk cable for mine monitoring complete the range.

Selection Guide

ICEA Mining Cable Selection Guide

Model comparison, operating conditions and RFQ checklist.

An ICEA mining cable is a portable power or feeder cable built to the North American type system used in mines: Type W, Type G-GC, Type SHD-GC and Type MP-GC, with constructions described in Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) standards. These cables use AWG and kcmil conductor sizes and supply shuttle cars, continuous miners, drills, shovels, pumps and mine load centers at rated voltages from 2000 V up to 25 kV.

Which ICEA cable type fits the circuit: W, G-GC, SHD-GC or MP-GC?

The type letters describe grounding and shielding, so start from the protection scheme.

  • Type W is for applications where bare grounding conductors are not required or desired. Flat 2-core is described for DC off-track equipment, flat 4-core for AC off-track equipment, and round 3 to 5-core for mobile equipment such as continuous miners, drills and AC shuttle cars.
  • Type G-GC adds two grounding conductors and one ground-check conductor, for circuits not exceeding 2000 V.
  • Type SHD-GC adds a copper braid shield over each power conductor and is offered from 2 kV to 25 kV.
  • Type MP-GC is a shielded feeder cable with a ground-check conductor, described for non-flexing installation, so it is not a trailing cable.
  • DLO cable (motor, generator and battery leads) and the P1209 trunk cable (monitoring networks) are not trailing cables.

DIN VDE (European) constructions are covered in the parent Mining Trailing Cable hub, and the mining cable designation cross-reference maps type letters between systems.

Model selection matrix

Values come from each product page; a dash means not stated.

Model Rated voltage Construction / key feature Typical application Reference standard
ICEA 2000V Type W Portable Power Mining Cable, Flat and Round 600/2000V AC/DC 2 to 5 cores; flexible tinned copper; 90°C EPR insulation; CPE jacket Shuttle cars, drills, cutting and loading machines, continuous miners ASTM B-172 (conductor)
2000V Round Type G-GC 3/C EPR/CPE Rubber Cable for Mining Equipment 2000V 3 power cores, 2 ground conductors, 1 ground-check conductor; EPR insulation; CPE jacket; 90°C Continuous miners, shuttle cars, loading machines, drills, conveyors, pumps ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC-58; ICEA S-68-516 / NEMA WC-8
Type SHD-GC Mining Trailing Cable 2kV-25kV 2kV, 5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV 3 braid-shielded power conductors, 2 ground conductors, 1 ground-check conductor; 90°C EPDM insulation; CPE or TPU jacket Loaders, drills, shovels, dredgers, underground mine feeders ICEA S-75-381 (grounding-conductor sizing)
5kV 8kV 15kV Type MP-GC 3/C XLPE/PVC or EPR/CPE Mining Power Feeder Cable 5kV, 8kV, 15kV 3 tape-shielded conductors, two bare grounds, one insulated ground check; EPR/CPE or XLPE/PVC; 90°C Connections between units of a mine distribution system; duct, conduit, direct burial ICEA S-66-524 (as stated on the product page)
2000V 4/0 535 DLO Diesel Locomotive Cable 90°C EPR-CPE for Mining 2000V Single conductor; Class I tinned copper; EPR insulation; thermoset CPE jacket; 90°C wet or dry Motor, generator and battery leads; mining operations ICEA S-95-658; NEMA WC-70
600V, 2000V AAR S-501, RP-585 125°C XLPO DLO Diesel Locomotive Wire 600V, 2000V Annealed tinned copper; flame-retardant XLPO insulation; -55°C to 125°C Diesel-electric locomotives, mining equipment, motor leads AAR RP-585 / S-501
P1209 Trunk Cable | Mine Data Communication Cable 0.6/1kV; maximum voltage 30 V DC (both as stated on the page) Two 18 AWG communication and two 12 AWG power conductors; shielded; waterproof PVC jacket Underground mining monitoring and control systems –

Which operating conditions decide the final construction?

  • Movement. Decide whether the cable is dragged, reeled or fixed.
  • Bending and reeling. The Type W page states a minimum bending radius of 6 times cable outer diameter; confirm other types. Reeled cable must be derated; the Type G-GC page lists correction factors by layer count.
  • Tensile load. For long pulls, ask about reinforcement (the Type W page lists an optional polyester braid) and fit strain relief.
  • Water, oil and temperature. Stated ranges are -40°C to +90°C for Type W, -20°C to +90°C for Type MP-GC and -18°C to +60°C for P1209. The MP-GC page assigns XLPE/PVC to dry or moderately wet routes and EPR/CPE to wet, oily environments.
  • Flame and smoke. Requirements differ by mine and jurisdiction; name the specified test method.

Request current test and certification documents for the exact model at RFQ stage.

What to send with your RFQ

  • Cable type, rated voltage, number of conductors and size in AWG or kcmil
  • Grounding, ground-check and shielding required by the protection scheme
  • Machine type and duty: trailing, reeling or fixed, with travel length and drum data
  • Site conditions (water, oil, ambient temperature) and marking of the cable being replaced
  • Reference standard and documents needed: drawing, test reports, inspection plan
  • Any approval or acceptance the site requires, to be confirmed at quotation
  • Cut lengths and total quantity

Send these details through the TEBAOFLEX contact page so the construction can be checked before quotation.

Product Advantages

What sets TEBAOFLEX ICEA Mining Cable apart in service.

Four ICEA Cable Types

Type W, G-GC, SHD-GC and MP-GC are chosen by grounding and shielding, from no bare grounds to braid-shielded cores with ground check.

Ground-Check Conductors

Type G-GC and SHD-GC carry two grounding conductors and one ground-check conductor; Type MP-GC has two bare grounds and one insulated ground check.

2000 V to 25 kV

Type W and G-GC for 2000 V circuits, Type SHD-GC at 2, 5, 8, 15 or 25 kV and Type MP-GC feeders at 5, 8 or 15 kV.

Braid and Tape Shielding

Type SHD-GC has a soft-drawn annealed copper braid over each power conductor; Type MP-GC conductors carry a semi-conducting tape and metallic tape shield.

Flexible Tinned Copper

Flexible tinned copper to ASTM B-172 on Type W and annealed tin-coated rope-stranded conductors on the Type G-GC portable trailing cable.

90 °C Rubber Insulation

EPR or EPDM insulation rated for 90 °C conductor temperature; Type W is listed for -40 °C to +90 °C with an oil-, ozone- and UV-resistant CPE jacket.

Technical Specifications

Capabilities across the ICEA Mining Cable range; each product page lists the exact construction, rating and reference standard.

SpecificationAvailable options
Product typesPortable power cable (Type W, Type G-GC, Type SHD-GC); shielded power feeder cable (Type MP-GC); DLO locomotive cable and wire; P1209 mine data communication cable
Rated voltage600/2000 V AC/DC (Type W); 2000 V (Type G-GC, 90 °C DLO); 2, 5, 8, 15 and 25 kV (Type SHD-GC); 5, 8 and 15 kV (Type MP-GC); 600 V and 2000 V (125 °C XLPO DLO); 0.6/1 kV with 30 V DC maximum voltage (P1209)
ConductorFlexible tinned copper to ASTM B-172 (Type W); annealed tin-coated rope-stranded copper (Type G-GC); flexible bare or tinned copper (Type SHD-GC); stranded annealed copper with strand shield (Type MP-GC); tinned copper (DLO)
Conductor sizeAWG and kcmil; 4/0 AWG (Type W); 4/0 AWG and 535 kcmil (90 °C DLO); 14 AWG to 1111 kcmil (125 °C XLPO DLO); 18 AWG communication and 12 AWG power conductors (P1209)
Cores and grounding2 to 5 cores, flat or round, without bare grounding conductors (Type W); 3 power + 2 grounding + 1 ground-check conductor (Type G-GC, Type SHD-GC); 3 power + 2 bare grounds + 1 insulated ground check (Type MP-GC); single conductor (DLO); 4 conductors (P1209)
ShieldingCopper braid over each power conductor (Type SHD-GC); semi-conducting tape and metallic tape shield (Type MP-GC); shielded construction (P1209)
InsulationEPR (Type W, Type G-GC, 90 °C DLO); EPDM, EPR on request (Type SHD-GC); EPR or XLPE (Type MP-GC); flame-retardant XLPO (125 °C DLO)
JacketCPE (Type W, Type G-GC, 90 °C DLO); CPE or TPU (Type SHD-GC); CPE over EPR or PVC over XLPE (Type MP-GC); waterproof PVC (P1209)
Temperature90 °C maximum conductor temperature (Type W, G-GC, SHD-GC, MP-GC); -40 to +90 °C (Type W); -20 to +90 °C (Type MP-GC); -55 to +125 °C (XLPO DLO); -18 to +60 °C (P1209)
Minimum bending radius6 × cable outer diameter (Type W); confirm for other types at RFQ stage
Reference standardsICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC-58, ICEA S-68-516 / NEMA WC-8, ICEA S-66-524, ICEA S-95-658, NEMA WC-70, ASTM B-172, ASTM B-33, AAR RP-585 / S-501
DocumentsDatasheet, test report and certification documents for the exact model on request at RFQ stage

How to Choose ICEA Mining Cable

Four decisions specify the right cable the first time; send them with your RFQ and our engineers confirm the type designation.

1

Protection Scheme

Grounding, ground check and shielding decide the type: Type W without bare grounds, Type G-GC with ground check, Type SHD-GC with braid shields.

2

Voltage and Size

2000 V for Type W and G-GC, 2 to 25 kV for SHD-GC, 5 to 15 kV for MP-GC, and conductor size in AWG or kcmil.

3

Movement and Duty

Dragged, reeled or fixed: reeled cable must be derated, Type MP-GC is for non-flexing routes, and Type W states a 6 × OD bending radius.

4

Site Conditions

Water, oil and ambient temperature, with EPR/CPE MP-GC for wet, oily routes, plus the flame test that the mine or jurisdiction specifies.

Industry Solutions

Cable packages engineered around the application, not just the cable.

Dragline excavator in an open-pit mine
Surface Mining

Open-pit Mining

Type SHD-GC cables at 2 kV to 25 kV for shovels, loaders, drills, dredgers and drilling rigs, with braid-shielded power conductors and ground check.

Red mining truck at a tunnel portal
Underground

Tunnelling & Mining

Trailing cables for underground shuttle cars and continuous miners, including DIN VDE constructions, and P1209 trunk cable for mine monitoring.

Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001 quality management for cable production; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for sales and related management. UL and cUL (flexible cord), VDE (EN 50525-2-21), Korea KC, China MA and US MSHA approvals cover the certified types; CE is a third-party verification of conformity (VoC).

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ULcULVDEKC (KTL)MAMSHACE VoC
UL Certificate of Compliance UL-US-2449012-4
UL Certification
VDE Marks Approval 40060056
VDE Certification
Korea KTL KC safety certification SU01346-25005
Korea KTL Certification
ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certificate 244-24-QI-17425-R0-S
ISO 9001 Quality Management

Manufacturing Process

From compound to shipment, the production steps and routine tests behind each cable length.

  1. 1

    Compound preparation

    EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds are mixed and tested for hardness, tensile strength and elongation before use.

  2. 2

    Conductor stranding

    Tinned or bare copper is bunched and rope-stranded to Class 5/6 flexibility for trailing and reeling duty.

  3. 3

    Insulation extrusion

    Cores are extruded and continuously vulcanised; wall thickness and spark tests are recorded on every length.

  4. 4

    Core assembly and screening

    Cores, earth conductors, pilot and fibre-optic elements are laid up with the fillers and screens the type designation requires.

  5. 5

    Inner and outer sheathing

    Reinforced double-sheath constructions are extruded and cured for abrasion, oil and tear resistance.

  6. 6

    Routine electrical tests

    Conductor resistance, voltage withstand and insulation resistance tests at the levels set by the referenced standard.

  7. 7

    Mechanical and ageing tests

    Bending, tensile, hot-set, ozone and flame tests according to the referenced standard.

  8. 8

    Marking, packing and shipment

    Metre marking, drum packing and documentation for worldwide project delivery.

Cable Manufacturing Quality Control

Five-stage quality assurance from incoming copper to the packed drum.

  1. 01

    Raw Material Inspection

    Every batch of copper rod, rubber compound and reinforcing material is checked before it reaches the line.

    • Copper: conductor resistance, elongation and surface condition on incoming rod and drawn wire
    • EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds: hardness, tensile strength, elongation and ageing samples from each mix
    ISO 9001IEC 60228
  2. 02

    Manufacturing Process Control

    Stranding, insulation extrusion, core assembly and sheathing run under recorded process parameters.

    • Class 5/6 stranding with lay length and tension monitored for trailing and reeling flexibility
    • Continuous-vulcanisation extrusion with wall thickness and spark tests logged on every length
    • Operators sign off each stage before the cable moves to the next machine
    ISO 9001Recorded parameters
  3. 03

    Electrical Testing

    Finished lengths go through the routine tests required by the referenced VDE, ICEA, IEC or NEK standard.

    • Conductor resistance and insulation resistance on every length
    • Voltage withstand test at the level set by the referenced standard
    • Screen and pilot-core continuity checks for mining and reeling constructions
    IEC 60502VDE 0250ICEA S-75-381
  4. 04

    Mechanical and Ageing Tests

    Samples from production are tested for the duty a mining, crane or submersible cable will actually see.

    • Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath before and after ageing
    • Hot-set, ozone, oil-immersion and low-temperature bending tests
    • Constant-temperature water bath for insulation resistance of submersible constructions
    Hot-setOzoneOil immersionLow-temperature bending
  5. 05

    Flame Test and Final Inspection

    Before packing, the cable is checked against the order and the flame-performance requirement of its standard.

    • Single-cable vertical flame test to IEC 60332-1-2 where specified
    • Metre marking, printing, drum length and appearance inspection
    • Packing list with every shipment; test documents for the order confirmed at quotation
    IEC 60332-1-2Final inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about ICEA Mining Cable from our engineers.

01What is the difference between Type W, Type G-GC and Type SHD-GC?

The type letters describe grounding and shielding. Type W is for applications where bare grounding conductors are not required or desired. Type G-GC adds two grounding conductors and one ground-check conductor for circuits not exceeding 2000 V. Type SHD-GC adds a copper braid shield over each power conductor and is offered at 2, 5, 8, 15 and 25 kV. Start from the protection scheme, then set voltage and size.

02Is Type MP-GC a trailing cable?

No. Type MP-GC is a shielded power feeder cable for connections between units of a mine distribution system at 5, 8 or 15 kV, described for non-flexing installation in duct, conduit, tray or direct burial. It has three tape-shielded conductors, two bare grounds and one insulated ground check. The EPR/CPE version suits wet, oily routes and the XLPE/PVC version dry or moderately wet ones.

03Which standards are referenced for these cables?

The product pages reference ICEA S-75-381 / NEMA WC-58 and ICEA S-68-516 / NEMA WC-8 for Type G-GC, ICEA S-75-381 for Type SHD-GC grounding-conductor sizing, ICEA S-66-524 for Type MP-GC, ASTM B-172 for Type W conductors, ICEA S-95-658 and NEMA WC-70 for the 90 °C DLO cable, and AAR RP-585 / S-501 for the XLPO locomotive wire. Ask for current test and certification documents for the exact model with your RFQ.

04What bending radius and temperature limits apply?

The Type W page states a minimum bending radius of 6 times the cable outer diameter; confirm the value for other types. Reeled cable must be derated, and the Type G-GC page lists correction factors by layer count. Stated ranges are -40 °C to +90 °C for Type W, -20 °C to +90 °C for Type MP-GC and -18 °C to +60 °C for P1209.

05Are DLO and P1209 cables trailing cables?

No. DLO is a single-conductor cable for motor, generator and battery leads: the 90 °C version has EPR insulation and a CPE jacket at 2000 V, and the 125 °C version has flame-retardant XLPO insulation at 600 V or 2000 V for diesel-electric locomotives. P1209 is a shielded four-conductor trunk cable for underground monitoring and control systems, with a 30 V DC maximum voltage and 24 V DC power.

06What should I send with an ICEA mining cable RFQ?

The cable type, rated voltage, number of conductors and size in AWG or kcmil; the grounding, ground-check and shielding required by the protection scheme; machine type and duty (trailing, reeling or fixed) with travel length and drum data; water, oil and ambient temperature, and the marking of the cable being replaced; the reference standard and documents needed; any site approval to be confirmed at quotation; and cut lengths and total quantity.

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