{"product_id":"8-3-shielded-substation-control-cable-20-10-pe-pvc","title":"8\/3 Shielded Substation Control Cable - 20\/10 PE\/PVC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis 8 AWG, 3-conductor shielded substation control cable is a heavy-duty utility cable engineered for demanding supervisory control, metering, and protective relaying circuits. Built to strict ICEA S-73-532 standards, it features a composite 20\/10 PE\/PVC insulation system and a high-performance copper tape shield. This construction provides exceptional dielectric strength and critical shielding 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 8\/3 Shielded 20\/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\"\u003eHeavy-Duty 20\/10 Composite Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Each conductor is insulated with 20 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.\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 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 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 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 data interconnects and power monitoring loops operating in high thermal or electrical stress zones 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: E 1 (Color Code)\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\"\u003eConductor 1:\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\"\u003eConductor 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\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\"\u003eConductor 3:\u003c\/b\u003e White\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 8 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 20 mils PE \/ 10 mils PVC (Total 30 mils)\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 (Available up to 1000V for heavy inductive breaking profiles)\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. Verify grounding specs against the specific utility engineering layout.\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 8 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. 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