What is TECK90?
Copper Conductor Northern Cables Inc.’s TECK90 is an interlocked armoured cable for use in petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial application environments. TECK90 can be used in open and concealed wiring, direct burial, and in hazardous locations.
What is the difference between Type AC90 and type TECK90 cable?
Type ACWU90 is used for feeders and service entrances, as well as certain dedicated branch circuits in non- combustible buildings. Types AC90, ACWU90 and TECK90 are acceptable for consumer service conductors, although Type AC90 is restricted to services above ground in dry locations.
What is Teck cable used for?
Teck cables with outer jacket may be used for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations, indoors/outdoors and in corrosive environments. Teck cables are suitable for use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable troughs, in ventilated flexible cable ways in both dry and wet locations.
Is Teck cable used in USA?
In Canada, Teck meets the CSA Teck 90 requirements and in the USA it is rated as a UL type metal clad (MC). There are many different uses for Teck 90 and Teck style products.
What is the maximum voltage rating of TECK90 cable?
CSA TECK 90 Armoured Power | Multi-Conductor Unshielded (5000V)
Is Teck cable flexible?
Teck cable, a flexible armoured cable originally designed for use in Canadian mines, has become a key component for the distribution of electricity through a broad range of industrial, commercial and manufacturing facilities.
Can AC90 be used in concealed dry locations?
AC90 is a flexible interlocked aluminum armoured cable approved for use in open and concealed wiring in dry locations.
Where shall armoured cable AC 90 be permitted to be used?
4 Flexible armoured AC90 cabling (BX) shall not be used for the general wiring system other than final drops to recessed light fixtures in concealed locations. Drops to receptacle outlets is not permitted. AC90 is permitted in tight spaces such as millwork and lab benches.
Can Teck cable be used underwater?
A – No. TECK 90 12-3C cable is approved and certified for direct earth burial as well as wet locations. However, placing your TECK-90 cable within an approved electrical conduit underground will allow it to remain serviceable which may help in the future for servicing and or expansion.
Can Teck cable be used outside?
Teck cable is approved for use; in wet and dry locations, indoor and outdoor, in exposed and concealed wiring, in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable trays, for direct earth burial and for service entrance installations, above and below ground.
Is Teck cable FT4?
Teck Cable, 1kV, 4 Conductor, 4/0 AWG, Stranded Bare Copper, XLPE, PVC, AIA, CSA, FT4.
What is Teck 90 cable?
The Teck 90 Cable is made up of bare-copper conductors that come with polyethylene insulation which is cross-linked. This gives this cable type the XHHW rating. The temperature standard range of the Teck cables is usually 90 degrees Celsius in dry and wet locations, with the emergency range set at 130 degrees Celsius.
What is TECK90 used for?
Northern Cables Inc.’s TECK90 is an interlocked armoured cable for use in petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial application environments. TECK90 can be used in open and concealed wiring, direct burial, and in hazardous locations.
Why choose Teck 90 aluminum interlocked armor cable?
Click here to shop our selection. The Teck 90 Aluminum Interlocked Armor Cable is XLP insulated with both an inner and outer PVC jacket for maximum protection and durability. Capable in Direct Earth Burial applications. Can be used as exposed, concealed, ventilated, non-ventilated, and ladder-type cable troughs wiring in wet or dry locations.
How many conductors are there in TECK90?
Aluminum Conductor TECK90 is available in 1000-volt constructions from #8 to 750 kcmil in 8000 series aluminum ACM conductor. Cables can be manufactured in single conductor up to 4 conductors. Custom cables are available upon request including composites, vertical riser, and coloured jackets.