ELECTRIC UTILITY

ENERGY WIRE AND CABLE FOR POWER GENERATION,TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

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S I L EC B R A N D H I G H - & E X T R A- H I G H -VO LTAG E CA B L E SYST EM S

The Silec Brand name has been synonymous with solid-dielectric extruded cable solutions for nearly fifty years. General Cable offers a fully integrated approach to providing a comprehensive range of quality Silec high- and extra-high-voltage cable systems. They are designed, engineered and manufactured to ensure maximum service life and best-in-class performance while maintaining cost effectiveness.

D EL I V ER I N G T H E R EN E WA B L E P OW ER O F W I N D EN ER GY

General Cable has the offering to comprise a complete cable solution for wind power applications. From optical fiber and grounding wires for SCADA systems, low-voltage DC and AC connections and medium-voltage distribution to high-voltage overhead, underground and submarine transmission lines, General Cable has the range of products engineered to withstand the demands of entire wind power generation, transmission and distribution systems from the wind to the outlet. EmPowr Link CL, the next generation in renewable energy collection systems, is the only medium-voltage cable that costs less now and pays more later. When it comes to ensuring system reliability to satisfy the demand for uninterrupted power, you can rely on the validated performance of EmPowr Link CL. For more information, ask your sales representative.

H A R N ES S I N G T H E R EN E WA B L E P OW ER O F T H E S U N

General Cable has the offering to comprise a complete cable solution for solar power applications. From low-voltage DC and AC connections and medium-voltage distribution to high-voltage overhead and underground transmission lines, General Cables range of products is engineered to withstand the demands of entire solar power generation, transmission and distribution systems from the sun to the outlet.

Electric UtilityThis catalog contains in-depth information on the most comprehensive line of utility products available today for the electric utility marketplace.

The product and technical sections have been developed with an easy-to-use spec-on-a-page format. They feature the latest information on electric utility products, from applications and construction to detailed technical and specification data. Theres also a user-friendly index.

From low-, medium-, high- and extra-high-voltage wire and cable for power generation, distribution and transmission, both overhead and underground, General Cable offers a broad spectrum of BICC Brand cables and Silec Brand cables for electric utilities, rural electric co-ops and independent power producers.

All information in this catalog is presented solely as a guide to product selection and is believed to be reliable. All printing errors are subject to correction in subsequent releases of this catalog. Although General Cable has taken precautions to ensure the accuracy of the product specifications at the time of publication, the specifications of all products contained herein are subject to change without notice.

GENERAL CABLE, SILEC CABLE, BICC BRAND, BIFILL, CDC, EMPOWR, POWRNET, POWRPAK, POWRSERV, STRANDFILL, TRANSPOWR, TRIFILL and ULTRAPOWR are trademarks of General Cable Technologies Corporation.

Empowr Fill and PowrPak cables with General Cables semi-conducting shields are protected by U.S. patents 6,274,066; 5,556,697 and other patents pending.

Empowr Link cables with General Cables semi-conducting shields are protected by U.S. patents 6,274,066; 6,291,772; 6,491,849 and other patents pending.

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Building WireGeneral Cables building copper wire and cable products include XHHW-2 and tri-rated USE-2. Canadian constructions such as RW90, RWU90 and T90 are also readily available. Our THHN copper products come in a variety of colors and offer a low-friction jacket designed to improve installation even under the most difficult conditions. For todays solar energy projects, General Cable offers a complete line of SunGen solar photovoltaic wire in copper constructions.

Industrial CablesWhen you specify General Cable, not only are you assured of product excellence from legacy cables such as UniShield, FREP and VNTC, but you also have access to the most extensive line of high-quality innovative and commodity industrial low- and medium-voltage cables available anywhere in the industry. While most cable manufacturers try to fit your needs to their existing products, if you cannot find what you require within our thousands of cable constructions, General Cable will design and manufacture cables around your environment.

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PRODUCT SELECTION LOCATORSECTION PAGES

1 Low-Voltage Power Cable 1-22

2 Medium-Voltage Power Cable 23-64

3 High- and Extra-High-Voltage Transmission Cable 65-70

4 Overhead Conductors 71-176

5 BICC Brand Stock Program 177

6 Handling Recommendations and Packaging Information 178-181

7 Code Word Classifications and Index 182-187

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1 Low-Voltage Power Cable 1-22

PowrNet and PowrServ Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2PowrNet Underground Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5PowrServ XL Underground Distribution Cable Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Triplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quadruplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PowrServ AR Abuse-Resistant Underground Distribution Cable Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Triplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Quadruplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12PowrServ CDC Combined Duct and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13PowrServ OH Service Drop Cable Neutral-Supported DuplexServiceDropCable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .