Parent SKU : TCTHN12-3
SKU : TCTHN12-3-250
"A high-performance control cable engineered for industrial automation panels, signal monitoring loops, and commercial communication infrastructure. Featuring 3 insulated 12 AWG copper conductors under a heavy-duty PVC outer jacket, this 600V Type TC-ER cable (Direct Burial & Sunlight Resistant) easily routes through crowded containment trays, factory raceways, channels, conduits, and exposed runs where maximum durability is required."
When wiring intricate enclosures, machine stations, or packed trays, physical reliability equals field efficiency. The 12/3 VNTC balances a compact physical footprint with heavy industrial durability. Constructed with stranded copper conductors and heat- and moisture-resistant PVC/Nylon THHN/THWN-2 insulation inside a flame-retardant, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket, its compact round core maximizes containment space, handles tight turns effortlessly, and slashes installation labor.
Exposed Run (TC-ER) Certified: Fully code-listed to transit safely outside of protective cable trays or conduits in open-air spans directly to equipment enclosures or joist pull applications when properly supported.
Versatile Routing Approvals: Code-compliant for deployment in open-air trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire, pulled through raceways, structural conduits, or laid in deep under-floor ducts.
Direct Burial & Outdoor Rated: Built with a sunlight-resistant PVC outer jacket that permits direct underground trenching and exposed outdoor installation.
Flexible Stranded Conductors: Stranded bare copper conductors provide tight bend radii for effortless panel wiring while defending power and signal circuits against fatigue caused by nearby machinery vibration.
Conductor Configuration: 3 Conductors
Conductor Size: 12 AWG (7 Strands)
Conductor Material: Fully annealed bare copper (Class B compressed strand per ASTM B3 & B8)
Conductor Insulation: Heat and moisture resistant PVC with a Nylon jacket (Type THHN/THWN-2)
Color Code: ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 (1-Black, 2-Red, 3-Blue)
Insulation / Nylon Thickness: 0.015" PVC / 0.004" Nylon
Outer Jacket Material: Sunlight-Resistant Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness: 0.045"
Nominal Overall Diameter: 0.385"
Net Weight: 110 lbs / kft
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts
Temp Rating: 90°C
Amp Rating: 20 Amps (@ 90°C Continuous Load)
UL Listings & Code Approvals: UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation & Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, ASTM B3, ASTM B8, NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for Class 1 circuits.
Industrial Automation & Power Loops: Primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments.
Solar & Renewable Energy Systems: Ideal for routing auxiliary power, tracking system controls, and monitoring circuits in commercial solar arrays, battery storage enclosures (BESS), and wind turbine nacelles/bases.
Conduit & Tray Wiring: Suitable for installation in cable trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire in open air, raceways, channels, conduits, and ducts.
Commercial Building Automation: Deployed in direct burial or joist pull applications not exceeding 600 volts and outdoors in cable trays where sunlight resistance is required.
Hazardous Environment Infrastructure: Approved for safe deployment in Class I, Division 2 locations per NEC Article 501.
Disclaimer: All values are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Always verify local AHJ, NEC, and engineering guidelines prior to installation.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 12 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 7 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.385 in. |
| Jacket Type | PVC with a Nylon Jacket |
| Conductor Count | 3 |
| Shield | Unshielded |
| Insulation Type | (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride |
| UL Listing Numbers | Type TC, TC-ER-JP, UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Ampacity Rating | 20 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277 UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial ASTM B3, ASTM B8 NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for class 1 circuits. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. |
| Other Certifications | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277, UL 1685 |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Power and Control Systems, Building Automation and Energy Management, Utility and Substation Wiring, Instrumentation and Process Control, Cable Tray Installations, Outdoor and Direct Burial. |
| Common Uses |
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| Weight per Foot | 0.11 lb |
Disclaimer: Application examples are for planning purposes only. Verify exact job specifications, local AHJ regulations, and NEC guidelines with a licensed engineer or electrician prior to installation.
In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.
You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.
Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).
You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.
Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.
Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.
Parent SKU : TCTHN12-3
SKU : TCTHN12-3-250
Parent SKU : TCTHN12-3
SKU : TCTHN12-3-250
"A high-performance control cable engineered for industrial automation panels, signal monitoring loops, and commercial communication infrastructure. Featuring 3 insulated 12 AWG copper conductors under a heavy-duty PVC outer jacket, this 600V Type TC-ER cable (Direct Burial & Sunlight Resistant) easily routes through crowded containment trays, factory raceways, channels, conduits, and exposed runs where maximum durability is required."
When wiring intricate enclosures, machine stations, or packed trays, physical reliability equals field efficiency. The 12/3 VNTC balances a compact physical footprint with heavy industrial durability. Constructed with stranded copper conductors and heat- and moisture-resistant PVC/Nylon THHN/THWN-2 insulation inside a flame-retardant, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket, its compact round core maximizes containment space, handles tight turns effortlessly, and slashes installation labor.
Exposed Run (TC-ER) Certified: Fully code-listed to transit safely outside of protective cable trays or conduits in open-air spans directly to equipment enclosures or joist pull applications when properly supported.
Versatile Routing Approvals: Code-compliant for deployment in open-air trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire, pulled through raceways, structural conduits, or laid in deep under-floor ducts.
Direct Burial & Outdoor Rated: Built with a sunlight-resistant PVC outer jacket that permits direct underground trenching and exposed outdoor installation.
Flexible Stranded Conductors: Stranded bare copper conductors provide tight bend radii for effortless panel wiring while defending power and signal circuits against fatigue caused by nearby machinery vibration.
Conductor Configuration: 3 Conductors
Conductor Size: 12 AWG (7 Strands)
Conductor Material: Fully annealed bare copper (Class B compressed strand per ASTM B3 & B8)
Conductor Insulation: Heat and moisture resistant PVC with a Nylon jacket (Type THHN/THWN-2)
Color Code: ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 (1-Black, 2-Red, 3-Blue)
Insulation / Nylon Thickness: 0.015" PVC / 0.004" Nylon
Outer Jacket Material: Sunlight-Resistant Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness: 0.045"
Nominal Overall Diameter: 0.385"
Net Weight: 110 lbs / kft
Voltage Rating: 600 Volts
Temp Rating: 90°C
Amp Rating: 20 Amps (@ 90°C Continuous Load)
UL Listings & Code Approvals: UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation & Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, ASTM B3, ASTM B8, NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for Class 1 circuits.
Industrial Automation & Power Loops: Primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments.
Solar & Renewable Energy Systems: Ideal for routing auxiliary power, tracking system controls, and monitoring circuits in commercial solar arrays, battery storage enclosures (BESS), and wind turbine nacelles/bases.
Conduit & Tray Wiring: Suitable for installation in cable trays, aerial applications supported by a messenger wire in open air, raceways, channels, conduits, and ducts.
Commercial Building Automation: Deployed in direct burial or joist pull applications not exceeding 600 volts and outdoors in cable trays where sunlight resistance is required.
Hazardous Environment Infrastructure: Approved for safe deployment in Class I, Division 2 locations per NEC Article 501.
Disclaimer: All values are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Always verify local AHJ, NEC, and engineering guidelines prior to installation.
| Wire Size (AWG/MCM) | 12 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Strand Count | 7 |
| Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) | 0.385 in. |
| Jacket Type | PVC with a Nylon Jacket |
| Conductor Count | 3 |
| Shield | Unshielded |
| Insulation Type | (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride |
| UL Listing Numbers | Type TC, TC-ER-JP, UL 66, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685 |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Ampacity Rating | 20 |
| Direct Burial Rating | Yes |
| Submersible | No |
| Sunlight Resistance Rating | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | 90ºC |
| Standards | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277 UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test Approved as Type TC or TC-ER-JP, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial ASTM B3, ASTM B8 NEC Article 336, Article 501, Article 725 for class 1 circuits. |
| Miscellaneous Information | All values are nominal and subject to correction. |
| Other Certifications | UL 66, UL 83, UL1277, UL 1685 |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Power and Control Systems, Building Automation and Energy Management, Utility and Substation Wiring, Instrumentation and Process Control, Cable Tray Installations, Outdoor and Direct Burial. |
| Common Uses |
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| Weight per Foot | 0.11 lb |
Disclaimer: Application examples are for planning purposes only. Verify exact job specifications, local AHJ regulations, and NEC guidelines with a licensed engineer or electrician prior to installation.
In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.
You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.
Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).
You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.
Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.
Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.
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A 12/3 VNTC Tray Cable is engineered to transmit control power, motor starter loops, solenoid actuation, and localized signal circuits across commercial and industrial facility floors. Featuring 3 insulated 12 AWG conductors under a heavy-duty PVC jacket, it provides a compact cabling solution for wiring equipment stations, sensors, and remote control devices in a single efficient pull.
Following the ICEA Method 1, Table E-2 standard, the 3 conductors inside this cable are colored Black (1), Red (2), and Blue (3). Note that per this specification standard, there are no green grounding wires or white neutral stripes.
Yes. For installations near VFDs, power drives, high-voltage lines, or heavy machinery where electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI) is a concern, we offer 12/3 Shielded VNTC Tray Cable featuring an overall shield. We also supply overall-shielded VNTC tray cables across various 12 AWG conductor counts—contact our team for custom cut lengths and factory reels.
Yes, absolutely. The dual-layer protection of the THHN/THWN-2 conductor insulation combined with the heavy-duty sunlight-resistant PVC jacket makes this cable fully approved for direct burial underground, as well as wet, dry, and outdoor tray installations.
"TC-ER" stands for Tray Cable - Exposed Run under the UL 1277 standard for Type TC cable. Unlike standard Type TC cables that must remain inside raceways or trays, TC-ER rated cables have passed rigorous crush and impact resistance testing, permitting them to extend continuously outside of cable trays to equipment or junction boxes without requiring conduit.
Yes. The black outer PVC jacket is explicitly rated as Sunlight Resistant per UL 1277, preventing the sheath from baking, cracking, or degrading under direct outdoor sunlight exposure.
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