8.0 mm 5/16 Copper Conductor Wire - AWG 15 - PP Insulation - China Factory Suppliers
Construction Details
| Copper Construction | 19*0.37 mm | 19*0.0146" |
| Insulation (PP) | 3.81 mm | 0.1496" |
| Inner Armor | 12*1.11 mm | 12*0.0437" |
| Outer Armor | 18*1.11 mm | 18*0.0437" |
| Average Wire Breaking Strength (Inner) | 1970 N | 442 lbs |
| Average Wire Breaking Strength (Outer) | 1970 N | 442 lbs |
Physical Properties
| Cable Diameter | 8.0 mm +0.13 mm -0.05 mm | 0.3150" +0.0051" -0.0019" |
| Cable Weight in Air | 270 kg/km | 184 lbs/kft |
| 1 hr. Max Temp | 150 ℃ | 300 °F |
| 8 hr. Max Temp | 135 ℃ | 275 °F |
| Cont. Max Temp | 121 ℃ | 250 °F |
Mechanical Specifications
| Cable Breaking Strength | 55 kN | 12300 lbs |
| Max Suggested Working Tension | 27.5 kN | 6150 lbs |
| Minimum Shave Diameter | 450 mm | 18" |
| Cable Stretch Coefficient | 1.35 m/km/5kN | 1.2 ft/kft/klbs |
Electrical Characteristics
| Voltage Rating | 1500 VDC | 1500 VDC |
| Insulation Resistance | 500 MΩ·km | 1640 MΩ·kft |
| Resistance Typical @ 20℃ | 9.2 Ω/km | 2.8 Ω/kft |
| Capacitance @ 1kH | 190 pf/m | 58 pf/ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for this cable?
A: The cable can withstand a maximum temperature of 150℃ (300°F) for 1 hour, 135℃ (275°F) for 8 hours, and has a continuous maximum operating temperature of 121℃ (250°F).
Q: What is the breaking strength and recommended working tension?
A: The cable has a total breaking strength of 55 kN (12,300 lbs). The maximum suggested working tension is 27.5 kN (6,150 lbs).
Q: What materials are used for the cable construction?
A: It features a copper construction (19*0.37 mm) with Polypropylene (PP) insulation and double-layered armor (Inner and Outer) made of high-strength wires.
Q: What are the electrical ratings for this specific cable?
A: The cable is rated for 1500 VDC. It has an insulation resistance of 15,000 MΩ·km and a typical resistance of 9.2 Ω/km at 20℃.
Q: What is the stretch coefficient of the cable under load?
A: The cable stretch coefficient is 1.35 m/km/5kN (or 1.2 ft/kft/klbs), which is essential for calculating depth accuracy during operations.
Q: What is the minimum shave diameter required?
A: The minimum shave diameter recommended for this cable is 450 mm (18 inches) to ensure structural integrity during deployment.













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