Type and designation

Description of the purpose

Type TC Control Cable is for use in industrial power or control circuits where small diameter, flame retardant cables are desired. Primary installations include cable trays, raceways, and outdoor locations where supported by a messenger wire. Type TC is also listed for direct burial and for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous  locations and Class 1 control circuits. Conductors may be used at temperatures not to exceed75°Cin wet locations or90°Cin dry locations.

Standard
UL 83,UL66, UL 1277, UL 1581

Specification and Construction 

Type TC Control Cable is available in sizes 18 AWG through 10 AWG, with multiconductor constructions of two through 37 conductors. The product uses Type THHN or THWN conductors in sizes 14 AWG through 10 AWG. Individual conductors are bare annealed copper covered with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation over which a nylon (polyamide) or UL listed equal jacket is applied. The overall jacket consists of a heat, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC. Non-halogen jacket available upon request.
1, Qingdao Cable offers in three and four conductor cables in sizes AWG 14, 12, 10, with a green insulated ground wire using ICEA color code Method 1, Table 2.
2, Three and four conductor cables in sizes AWG 14, 12, 10, including a green insulated ground wire are UL listed for open wiring per NEC 336.10 .