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High-Quality 5.6mm Monoconductor AWG 16 Copper Wire from China Suppliers and Factory
| Construction | ||
| Copper Construction | 19×0.30 mm | 19×0.0118″ |
| Insulation (PP) | 2.15 mm | 0.0846″ |
| Number and Size of Wires | — | — |
| Inner Armor | 15×0.61 mm | 15×0.0240″ |
| Outer Armor | 15×0.89 mm | 15×0.0350″ |
| Average Wire Breaking Strength | — | — |
| Inner Armor | 600 N | 135 lbs |
| Outer Armor | 1300 N | 292 lbs |
| Physical | ||
| Cable Diameter | 5.60 mm +0.13 / −0.05 mm | 0.2205″ +0.0051″ / −0.0019″ |
| Cable Weight in Air | 142 kg/km | 96 lbs/kft |
| 1 hr. Max Temp | 150 ℃ | 300 °F |
| 8 hr. Max Temp | 135 ℃ | 275 °F |
| Cont. Max Temp | 121 ℃ | 250 °F |
| Mechanical | ||
| Cable Breaking Strength | 30 kN | 6700 lbs |
| Maximum Suggested Working Tension | 15 kN | 3350 lbs |
| Minimum Shave Diameter | 320 mm | 13″ |
| Cable Stretch Coefficient | 2.5 m/km/5kN | 2.2 ft/kft/klbs |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage Rating | 1200 VDC | 1200 VDC |
| Insulation Resistance | 15000 MΩ·km | 50000 MΩ·kft |
| Resistance Typical @ 20 ℃ | 13.1 Ω/km | 4.0 Ω/kft |
| Capacitance @ 1kHz | 220 pF/m | 67 pF/ft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What is the voltage rating of this cable, and is it suitable for high-voltage downhole applications?
A
The cable carries a voltage rating of 1200 VDC and an insulation resistance of 15,000 MΩ·km, making it well-suited for demanding downhole electrical submersible pump (ESP) systems where reliable, high-voltage DC power delivery is required.
Q
What is the maximum operating temperature this cable can withstand?
A
The cable supports three distinct thermal thresholds: a 1-hour maximum of 150 ℃ (300 °F), an 8-hour maximum of 135 ℃ (275 °F), and a continuous maximum operating temperature of 121 ℃ (250 °F), covering a broad range of downhole temperature environments.
Q
What is the cable's breaking strength, and how much working tension is recommended?
A
The cable has a cable breaking strength of 30 kN (6,700 lbs). For safe, long-term operation, the maximum suggested working tension is 15 kN (3,350 lbs)—exactly half the breaking strength—providing a conservative 2:1 safety factor.
Q
What are the armor construction details and their individual breaking strengths?
A
The cable features a dual-armor design. The inner armor consists of 15 wires at 0.61 mm diameter, each with an average breaking strength of 600 N (135 lbs). The outer armor consists of 15 wires at 0.89 mm diameter, each rated at 1,300 N (292 lbs), providing robust mechanical protection in abrasive wellbore environments.
Q
What is the minimum sheave diameter required for this cable?
A
The minimum sheave (pulley) diameter for this cable is 320 mm (approximately 13 inches). Using a sheave smaller than this specification risks permanent deformation of the armor wires and may compromise both mechanical integrity and electrical performance.
Q
What type of insulation material is used, and what is the cable's overall diameter and weight?
A
The conductor is insulated with polypropylene (PP) to a diameter of 2.15 mm (0.0846″), chosen for its excellent chemical resistance and dielectric properties. The finished cable has an outer diameter of 5.60 mm (0.2205″) with tight tolerances, and weighs 142 kg/km (96 lbs/kft) in air, making it a compact, lightweight option for deep-well deployments.












