Type MP-GC Three-Conductor Mine Power Feeder Cable, PVC Jacket, 5kV ICEA S-75-381

Understanding Type MP-GC Three-Conductor Mine Power Feeder Cable with PVC Jacket 5kV in South Africa

Type MP-GC Three-Conductor Mine Power Feeder Cable, PVC Jacket, 5kV ICEA S-75-381

Applications

These cables are designed for connections between units of mine distribution systems, suitable fordirect burial in wet and dry locations.

Standards

ICEA S-75-381/NEMA WC 58
ASTM B-8
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.96

Construction

Conductors

Stranded annealed bare copper conductor.

Conductor Shield

Conducting layer.

Insulation

Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE).

Insulation Shield

Conducting layer + copper tape.

Ground Check Conductor

Copper conductor with a yellow polypropylene insulation.

Grounding Conductor

Tinned copper conductor.

Jacket

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), black.

Options

Other jacket materials such as CSP/PCP/NBR/PVC are available upon request.
Two-layer jacket with reinforcing fibre between the two layers can be offered as an option.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties

Minimum Bending Radius: 12×OD
Maximum Operating Temperature: +90℃

Dimensions and Weight:

Construction

No. of Strands

Grounding Conductor Size

Ground Check Conductor Size

Nominal Insulation Thickness

Nominal Jacket Thickness

Nominal Overall Diameter

Nominal Weight

Ampacity

No. of cores×AWG/kcmil

-

AWG/kcmil

AWG/kcmil

inch

mm

inch

mm

inch

mm

lbs/kft

kg/km

A

3×4

7

8

8

0.09

2.3

0.11

2.8

1.41

35.8

1224

1821

122

3×2

7

6

8

0.09

2.3

0.11

2.8

1.47

37.3

1653

2459

159

3×1

19

5

8

0.09

2.3

0.11

2.8

1.54

39.1

1950

2901

184

3×1/0

19

4

8

0.09

2.3

0.11

2.8

1.63

41.4

2200

3273

211

3×2/0

19

3

8

0.09

2.3

0.11

2.8

1.72

43.7

2721

4048

243

3×3/0

19

2

8

0.09

2.3

0.14

3.6

1.89

48.0

3170

4720

279

3×4/0

19

1

8

0.09

2.3

0.14

3.6

2.01

51.0

3845

5721

321

3×250

37

1/0

8

0.09

2.3

0.14

3.6

2.10

53.3

4321

6429

355

3×350

37

2/0

8

0.09

2.3

0.14

3.6

2.31

58.7

5652

8409

435

3×500

37

4/0

8

0.09

2.3

0.14

3.6

2.59

65.8

7721

11487

536


Benefits of MP-GC Mine Power Feeder Cable

1. Electrical Reliability

High-quality stranded copper conductors and XLPE insulation provide low electrical losses and stable operation under fluctuating loads.

2. Safety

Grounding and ground-check conductors enhance monitoring, fault detection, and overall system safety—critical in South African mines where electrical accidents can have severe consequences.

3. Durability

With PVC or optional heavy-duty jackets, the cable resists abrasion, moisture, and chemical damage. The option of a reinforced double jacket is particularly valuable in deep-level gold and platinum mines where mechanical stress is extreme.

4. Flexibility of Installation

The wide range of conductor sizes allows operators to match cable specifications to power demands, reducing both cost and energy waste.

5. Compliance with International Standards

ICEA, NEMA, ASTM, and CSA compliance ensures global credibility and compatibility with multinational mining equipment standards.

Application Scenarios

Type MP-GC cables are versatile and well-suited for medium-voltage mine power distribution systems. Applications include:

  • Primary Feeder Lines: Connecting underground substations and distribution panels.

  • Mobile and Stationary Equipment: Supplying draglines, shovels, crushers, pumps, and conveyors.

  • Direct Burial Installations: Effective in both wet and dry soil conditions, reducing the need for extensive protective conduits.

  • South African Mines:

    • Gold Mines (Witwatersrand): Long feeder runs to deep shafts demand high ampacity cables.

    • Platinum Mines (Bushveld Complex): High mechanical stress environments benefit from reinforced jacket options.

    • Coal Mines (Mpumalanga): Exposure to wet and corrosive conditions makes PVC and CSP jacket options valuable.

The Type MP-GC Three-Conductor Mine Power Feeder Cable, PVC Jacket, 5kV is a proven solution for reliable, safe, and efficient power distribution in demanding mining environments. With XLPE insulation, grounding systems, and flexible jacket options, it is engineered to handle the harshest underground conditions.

In South Africa—where the mining industry faces pressures of safety compliance, rising energy costs, and operational efficiency—these cables are vital infrastructure. Real-world applications in gold, platinum, and coal mines illustrate their effectiveness in reducing downtime, improving safety, and lowering long-term costs.

By adopting MP-GC cables, mining companies can meet not only current demands but also future challenges, supporting sustainable growth and safer working conditions in one of the world’s most resource-rich regions.