{"product_id":"6-awg-cathodic-protection-cable","title":"#6 AWG HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable | 600V Direct Burial","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis #6 AWG HMWPE Cathodic Protection Cable is a high-performance single-conductor wire engineered specifically for impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems. Designed to withstand the unique electrochemical stresses of buried and submerged environments, it provides a rugged, reliable link between rectifiers and anodes to prevent corrosion on critical metallic infrastructure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhy Choose #6 AWG HMWPE Cable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn cathodic protection applications, the cable must act as a primary barrier against aggressive chemicals and the corrosive gases (such as chlorine and hydrogen) generated by the protection process itself. The High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation is a specialized material that provides significantly more mechanical toughness and chemical stability than standard PVC power cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElectrochemical Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e The HMWPE jacket is designed to resist degradation from the electrolytic gases produced at the anode bed that would typically destroy standard wire insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTough Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers elite resistance to abrasion, crushing, and environmental stress cracking, which is essential for maintaining integrity during direct burial and backfilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDirect Burial \u0026amp; Submerged Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for installation directly in the earth or for submersion in fresh, brackish, or salt water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Purity Copper:\u003c\/b\u003e Utilizes stranded bare copper for maximum electrical efficiency, ensuring minimal power loss over long circuit runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: #6 AWG HMWPE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e #6 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded Bare Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" 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=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°C (167°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmp Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e5 Amps\u003c\/b\u003e (@ 75°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Black (UV Resistant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM D-1248, ICEA S-95-658\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePipeline Infrastructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Primary feeder and anode lead wire for oil, gas, and water pipelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage Tank Bottoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Connecting rectifiers to anode arrays for underground and above-ground storage tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarine Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Used for cathodic protection of steel pilings, piers, bulkheads, and other coastal infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnode Ground Beds:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for deep-well and surface ground beds where chemical resistance and reliability are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Always verify the integrity of the insulation before burial. Even minor nicks in the HMWPE jacket can cause the copper conductor to corrode rapidly once energized, leading to total system failure. For environments with high concentrations of chlorine or hydrocarbons, a dual-insulated construction (HALAR\/HMWPE) is often recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869154618,"sku":"CPC6-250","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981869187386,"sku":"CPC6-500","price":686.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. 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