THHN Tray Cable, Shielded-TYPE TC 90°C Wet, PVC/NYLON INSULATION - PVC JACKET- 600V

The aluminum Mylar shield helps reduce the effect of electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference on the conductors inside the cable.

Industrial environments often contain motors, variable frequency drives, switching equipment and other potential sources of electrical noise. This tray cable uses an aluminum Mylar shield with 100% coverage around the conductor assembly, creating a conductive barrier that can help limit interference from nearby electrical equipment. Shielding can be particularly useful where control circuits or other signals need additional protection from electrically noisy surroundings.

The drain wire provides a convenient electrical connection to the cable's shield.

The stranded copper drain wire runs in contact with the aluminum Mylar shield and provides a practical way to terminate or ground the shielding system as required by the installation design. This avoids having to make a direct connection to the thin foil shield itself and helps maintain a consistent electrical path for managing unwanted electrical noise. The appropriate grounding method should follow the equipment manufacturer's requirements and applicable electrical practices.

No. The conductor designation varies by wire size.

According to the product specifications, 18 and 16 AWG conductors are rated TFFN, while 14, 12 and 10 AWG sizes are rated VN-THHN/THWN. All use color-coded PVC insulation with an overall nylon covering, but the applicable conductor designation changes with size. This is an important detail to verify when specifying a particular gauge for an industrial control or power application.

Full foil coverage provides a continuous shielding layer around the cable's conductor assembly.

A 100% aluminum Mylar shield surrounds the cabled conductors, helping reduce gaps through which electrical interference could couple into the circuits. This construction is useful in installations where control wiring runs near motors, power conductors, drives or other equipment capable of generating electromagnetic noise. The amount of shielding required still depends on the sensitivity of the circuit and the electrical environment.

It can be used for industrial power and control applications when its conductor size, voltage rating and installation requirements match the circuit.

Type TC cable is used in a range of industrial electrical installations, and this 600V shielded construction is available in multiple conductor counts and wire sizes. That makes it suitable for many equipment power, control and auxiliary circuits where shielding is also beneficial. The proper configuration depends on circuit voltage, ampacity, conductor count, interference concerns and applicable electrical requirements.