6-2 No Ground Tray Cable - THHN/PVC | Round Jacket

Parent SKU :  TCTHN6-2NR

SKU :  TCTHN6-2NR-250

VNTC TYPE TC-ER. SUNIGHT RESISTANT & DIRECT BURIAL RATED.
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Wire Size 6 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter 0.64 in.
Conductor Count 2
Voltage Rating 600V
Weight per Foot 0.299 lb
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APPLICATION:
Tray Cable UL Type TC / TC-ER with THHN/THWN-2 Insulation is primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments. Suitable for installations in cable trays, supported by messenger wire in open air, raceways, channels, conduits and ducts, direct burial applications not exceeding 600 volts.

CONDUCTORS:
Soft or annealed bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 compressed in Class B stranding.

COLOR CODE:
2 black conductors with printed white numbers 1 and 2.

INSULATION:
THHN/THWN-2 Heat and moisture resistant Polyvinylchloride (PVC) with a Nylon jacket, per UL 83.

JACKET:
Flame and sunlight resistant black PVC rated 90°C wet or dry per UL 1277. Ripcord provided for jackets with thickness of 60 mils or less.

ASSEMBLY:
Conductors are cabled together with or without fillers as required to form a round, compact cable core with a binder tape.




All values are nominal and subject to correction *Ampacities for not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly buried) at ambient temperature of 30°C per NEC table 310.16. Refer to the NEC for deratings due to different conditions.

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Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 6 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.64 in.
Jacket Type PVC with a Nylon Jacket
Conductor Count 2
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers Type TC/TC-ER, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL1277
UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test
ICEA S-95-658
UL Listed as Type TC or TC-ER, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial
UL Listed to IEEE1202 and CSA FT4 70, 000 BTU Flame Test
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 *Ampacities for not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly buried) at ambient temperature of 30°C per NEC table 310.16. Refer to the NEC for deratings due to different conditions.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsIndustrial 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
  • Control circuits for motors
  • machinery
  • automated equipment
  • connecting sensors
  • actuators
  • and controllers for HVAC
  • lighting
  • and security systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.299 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

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 Shipping

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).

Returns

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.

THHN/PVC Tray Cable Flexibility

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the construction, jacket, and flexibility of the 12 AWG-5C, 10 AWG-19C and 1/0-4C THHN/PVC 600V VNTC Tray Cables

6-2 No Ground Tray Cable - THHN/PVC | Round Jacket

Parent SKU :  TCTHN6-2NR

SKU :  TCTHN6-2NR-250

VNTC TYPE TC-ER. SUNIGHT RESISTANT & DIRECT BURIAL RATED.
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Parent SKU :  TCTHN6-2NR

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APPLICATION:
Tray Cable UL Type TC / TC-ER with THHN/THWN-2 Insulation is primarily used for power, control, signal, communication, and lighting circuits in commercial and industrial environments. Suitable for installations in cable trays, supported by messenger wire in open air, raceways, channels, conduits and ducts, direct burial applications not exceeding 600 volts.

CONDUCTORS:
Soft or annealed bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 compressed in Class B stranding.

COLOR CODE:
2 black conductors with printed white numbers 1 and 2.

INSULATION:
THHN/THWN-2 Heat and moisture resistant Polyvinylchloride (PVC) with a Nylon jacket, per UL 83.

JACKET:
Flame and sunlight resistant black PVC rated 90°C wet or dry per UL 1277. Ripcord provided for jackets with thickness of 60 mils or less.

ASSEMBLY:
Conductors are cabled together with or without fillers as required to form a round, compact cable core with a binder tape.




All values are nominal and subject to correction *Ampacities for not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly buried) at ambient temperature of 30°C per NEC table 310.16. Refer to the NEC for deratings due to different conditions.

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See Full Specifications
Download Spec Sheet

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 6 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.64 in.
Jacket Type PVC with a Nylon Jacket
Conductor Count 2
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers Type TC/TC-ER, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL1277
UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test
ICEA S-95-658
UL Listed as Type TC or TC-ER, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial
UL Listed to IEEE1202 and CSA FT4 70, 000 BTU Flame Test
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 *Ampacities for not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly buried) at ambient temperature of 30°C per NEC table 310.16. Refer to the NEC for deratings due to different conditions.

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsIndustrial 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
  • Control circuits for motors
  • machinery
  • automated equipment
  • connecting sensors
  • actuators
  • and controllers for HVAC
  • lighting
  • and security systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.299 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

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 Shipping

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).

Returns

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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THHN/PVC Tray Cable Flexibility

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the construction, jacket, and flexibility of the 12 AWG-5C, 10 AWG-19C and 1/0-4C THHN/PVC 600V VNTC Tray Cables
6-2 No Ground Tray Cable - THHN/PVC | Round Jacket
Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 6 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Strand Count 7
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.64 in.
Jacket Type PVC with a Nylon Jacket
Conductor Count 2
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers Type TC/TC-ER, UL 83, UL 1277, UL 1685

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL1277
UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test
ICEA S-95-658
UL Listed as Type TC or TC-ER, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial
UL Listed to IEEE1202 and CSA FT4 70, 000 BTU Flame Test
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 *Ampacities for not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly buried) at ambient temperature of 30°C per NEC table 310.16. Refer to the NEC for deratings due to different conditions.

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsIndustrial 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
  • Control circuits for motors
  • machinery
  • automated equipment
  • connecting sensors
  • actuators
  • and controllers for HVAC
  • lighting
  • and security systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.299 lb
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AWG, or American Wire Gauge, is the standard system used primarily in North America to measure the diameter of electrical conductors. This system is critical because a wire's size directly impacts its electrical resistance and how much current (ampacity) it can safely carry. A key principle is that the smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire's diameter; for instance, 12 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 14 AWG. Sizes beyond 0 AWG are referred to as "aught" (e.g., 1/0, 2/0). Selecting the correct AWG is essential for safe electrical installations, preventing overheating, and minimizing voltage drop.
Voltage drop is the natural reduction in electrical potential that occurs as current travels through a circuit, from the power source to a device. This happens because all wires inherently have resistance, which converts some electrical energy into heat, leading to a loss of voltage. While minor voltage drop is normal, excessive amounts can cause problems like dimming lights, slow or overheating motors, and erratic electronic behavior. It can also lead to higher energy consumption and, in severe cases, create safety hazards due to overheating wires. Key factors influencing voltage drop include the wire's length and thickness (gauge), the amount of current flowing through it, and the quality of electrical connections.
In electrical wiring, amps (amperes) measure the rate of electrical current flow. Think of it as the volume of electricity moving through the wire at any given time. Crucially, every electrical wire has an ampacity rating, which is the maximum current it can safely carry continuously without overheating. Exceeding a wire's ampacity can lead to insulation damage and fire hazards, highlighting why proper wire sizing based on expected amperage is vital for safe electrical systems.
A wire's ampacity, or its safe current-carrying capacity, changes with temperature primarily because of two factors. First, the electrical resistance of copper and aluminum wires increases as they get hotter, causing them to generate more heat when current flows. Second, every wire's insulation has a maximum temperature limit; exceeding this can cause degradation and safety hazards. Therefore, in hotter environments, a wire must carry less current to avoid exceeding its insulation's temperature rating. This ensures the wire remains safe and functional, preventing overheating and potential failures.
We aim to provide authentic, precise images of each wire; however, with various product variations, it can be challenging. In such instances, we focus on showcasing the fundamental design. Always refer to the product specifications rather than relying solely on images.
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