{"product_id":"18-3-shielded-substation-control-cable-15-10-pe-pvc","title":"18\/3 Shielded Substation Control Cable - 15\/10 PE\/PVC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis 18 AWG, 3-conductor shielded substation control cable is a high-performance utility cable engineered for multi-circuit supervisory control, secondary metering, and protective relaying circuits. Built to strict ICEA S-73-532 standards, it features a specialized 15\/10 PE\/PVC insulation system and a heavy-duty copper tape shield. This construction provides exceptional dielectric strength, a compact profile, and critical protection against transient voltage surges and electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical in high-voltage substation switchyards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Features of 18\/3 Shielded 15\/10 Substation Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompact 15\/10 Composite Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Each of the 3 conductors is insulated with 15 mils of Natural Polyethylene (PE) for primary electrical strength and low dielectric loss, paired with a 10 mil Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) outer skin layer for color coding and robust physical protection. This thinner insulation profile allows for reduced overall cable diameter and easier routing in dense terminal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior EMI\/RFI Shielding:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped with a helically applied 5-mil bare copper tape shield (minimum 20% overlap). This provides a continuous, low-resistance path to ground, suppressing dangerous high-frequency transients and induced magnetic\/electrostatic currents caused by breaker operations and inductive switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUtility-Grade Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Protected by a rugged, flame-retardant, and sunlight-resistant black PVC jacket. This enables versatile installation paths—approved for wet or dry conditions, direct burial, open air, cable trays, troughs, or embedded conduit networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Base:\u003c\/b\u003e Features premium Class B concentrically stranded bare copper conductors conforming to ASTM B3 and B8, balancing structural stability with industrial installation flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstation Control Networks:\u003c\/b\u003e Transmitting digital or analog low-current signals between control houses, switchyard equipment, marshalling kiosks, and terminal cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtective Relaying \u0026amp; Telemetry:\u003c\/b\u003e Connecting secondary arrays of current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), and circuit breaker trip circuits where false signals from ambient electrical noise must be prevented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUtility Metering \u0026amp; Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Long-run multi-point data interconnects, SCADA RTU loops, and power monitoring circuits operating near extra-high-voltage (EHV) busses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Heavy Duty Control:\u003c\/b\u003e General-purpose, low-impedance control functions in power generation plants, chemical refineries, and heavy manufacturing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eConductor Identification: ICEA E-1 Color Code Sequence\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2:\u003c\/b\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Bare Soft Annealed Copper (Class B Stranded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation System:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 mils PE \/ 10 mils PVC (Total 25 mils per conductor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShielding:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.005\" (5 mil) Helical Bare Copper Tape Shield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJacket:\u003c\/b\u003e Flame-Retardant, Moisture- \u0026amp; Sunlight-Resistant Black PVC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°C Wet or Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e ICEA S-73-532 \/ NEMA WC 57, ASTM B3 \u0026amp; B8, RoHS Compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Utility standards for high-voltage substations (especially 138 kV and above) often require copper tape shields to be grounded at multiple points (at minimum both ends) to mitigate high-frequency transient voltages produced by switchyard arcs, rather than grounding at only the source end to prevent low-frequency ground loops. When implementing the E-1 color code, ensure field technicians cross-reference terminal blocks to avoid using the #2 White conductor as an active control leg if your facility reserves that color exclusively for neutral paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCABLE TYPE:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 AWG \/ 3-Conductor Shielded Substation Control Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Utility substation construction guidelines are rigorous and highly specific. Always consult with a licensed power utility electrical engineer and comply with ICEA, NEMA, and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) regulations prior to system deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":53470063001914,"sku":"SUB18-3SH-15\/10-250","price":308.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":53470063034682,"sku":"SUB18-3SH-15\/10-500","price":613.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. 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