TECK90 ARMORED CABLE

TECK90 AIA Cable: High-Strength Aluminum Interlocked Armor. Engineered for maximum reliability in severe environments, our TECK90 AIA (Aluminum Interlocked Armor) cables provide exceptional mechanical protection without the excessive weight of steel. This CSA-certified 600V/1KV industrial cable features stranded copper conductors shielded by an inner PVC jacket, wrapped in a rugged, flexible aluminum interlocked armor, and sealed with a sunlight-resistant, chemical-resistant outer PVC sheath. Rated for continuous operation from -40°C to 90°C, TECK90 AIA eliminates the need for expensive conduit, making it the premier choice for direct burial, open wiring in cable trays, and hazardous locations across pulp and paper mills, mining operations, and water treatment plants.  Learn more from our TECK90 Buyers Guide.

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TECK90 is a heavy-duty, multi-conductor industrial power cable featuring stranded copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, a dual PVC jacket system, and Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA). Rated for 1000V and 90°C, it is built to withstand extreme mechanical abuse, moisture, chemicals, and cold weather.

AIA stands for Aluminum Interlocked Armor. This metal sheath provides exceptional crush and impact protection to safeguard internal conductors, while remaining flexible enough to bend around structural beams without cracking.

No, TECK90 usually does not require conduit. Its built-in Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA) acts as its own continuous metallic raceway, and its outer PVC jacket is fully waterproof and UV-resistant. This allows contractors to save significant labor and material costs by direct-burying it in trenches or laying it in open cable trays.

Yes. TECK90 is explicitly CSA-certified for direct earth burial. Its sunlight-resistant (SUN RES) and cold-impact (-40°C) outer PVC jacket protects the cable against soil acidity, standing water, and direct ground pressure without requiring concrete encasement or rigid pipe.

While both are armored cables, TECK90 is a heavy-duty industrial cable built for harsh outdoor environments, whereas standard commercial MC cable is designed for dry indoor building wiring. TECK90 features a dual PVC jacket for 1000V direct burial, -40°C cold impact, and CSA HL hazardous location compliance. Standard indoor MC cable lacks an outer jacket, is rated for 600V indoor dry locations, and cannot be direct-buried.

Yes. When stamped with the CSA HL rating under CSA C22.2 No. 174, TECK90 is approved for installation in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous (explosive) environments—such as refineries, chemical plants, and fuel depots—when terminated with certified hazardous location cable glands (e.g., Star Teck® STH/STEX series).

Wire America's TECK90 cable complies with major North American industrial design, hazardous location, and severe flame standards, including:

  • CSA C22.2 No. 131: Type TECK90 Cable design, construction, and safety.
  • CSA C22.2 No. 174: Approved for Hazardous Locations
  • Severe Vertical Flame Spread Ratings (70,000 BTU/hr): Certified to CSA FT1 & FT4, IEEE 1202, IEEE 383, UL 1581, and ICEA T-30-520 vertical tray flame test protocols.

Yes. Wire America supplies TECK90 cable custom cut by the foot and in bulk master spools from 14 AWG up to 750 MCM. You can order only the exact footage your trench or cable tray requires, eliminating expensive job-site scrap and waste.

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Teck90 Armored Cable

Engineered specifically for Canada's toughest industrial environments and compliant with CSA standards, Teck90 Cable is a rugged, multi-conductor power, control, and instrumentation cable designed for extreme conditions. Built to eliminate the need for conduit, Teck90 features cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated conductors wrapped in an inner PVC jacket, protected by a flexible interlocking aluminum armor (or optional galvanized steel), and sealed with a sun-, oil-, and flame-resistant outer PVC jacket. Rated for 600V or 1000V and operating reliably in temperatures down to -40°C, it provides complete moisture tightness, mechanical protection, and chemical resistance for industrial processing, mining, and outdoor power distribution.

Installation Note: When terminating Teck90 in hazardous or wet locations, always use CSA-certified Teck glands (connector fittings) equipped with a elastomeric sealing ring and ground bus strap to maintain NEMA 4X / IP66 liquid-tight sealing and ensure proper armor grounding. Take care when stripping the outer PVC jacket and cutting the interlocking armor; use a dedicated armor-cutting tool (like a rotary armor stripper) to prevent nicking the inner PVC jacket or conductor insulation underneath. Always observe minimum bend radius guidelines (typically 12x the cable's overall diameter) during cold-weather installations to prevent structural stress on the interlocking aluminum armor.

Key Features
  • Interlocking Armor Protection: Flexible interlocking aluminum armor provides superior crushing and impact resistance while maintaining a tight bending radius for faster installation without conduit.
  • Dual PVC Jacket Barrier: Features both an inner and outer flame-retardant PVC jacket that seals out moisture, corrosive vapors, acids, and harsh industrial oils.
  • Thermoset XLPE Insulation: Conductors feature 90°C cross-linked polyethylene insulation, delivering excellent short-circuit resistance and high dielectric strength.
  • Extreme Cold Flex Rating: Specifically rated for installation down to -40°C (HL and AG14 ratings available), ensuring the jacket will not crack during cold-weather pulls.
  • Direct Burial & Tray Rated: Certified for direct burial in earth, installation in open cable trays, exposed wiring, and hazardous (classified) locations.
Common Applications
  • Heavy Industrial & Chemical Plants: Power and control wiring in pulp and paper mills, chemical processing facilities, and petroleum refineries.
  • Mining & Underground Infrastructure: Delivering reliable power feeds in harsh underground mines, processing plants, and wet processing areas.
  • Commercial Power Distribution: Service entrances, feeder runs, and branch circuits in commercial structures requiring armored mechanical protection.
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Resistant to corrosive hydrogen sulfide vapors, continuous moisture, and direct earth burial in wet soils.
  • Oil & Gas Refineries and Off-Shore Rigs: Wiring critical control systems, pumps, and power feeds in hazardous (Class I, Div 1 & 2) classified zones exposed to volatile hydrocarbons and salt spray.
  • Agricultural & Food Processing Facilities: Running power to conveyors, wash-down stations, and refrigeration units where high-pressure hosing, animal waste acids, and frequent chemical sanitation occur.
  • Sub-Stations & Utility Generation Plants: Serving as robust auxiliary power lines, switchgear feeds, and transformer interconnects in outdoor open-air cable trays subject to extreme weather swings.