Overview
The Helukabel 62908 Traycontrol 600 is a flexible, oil-resistant control cable engineered for demanding industrial environments. Rated for 600V operation (WTTC 1000V), this 18 AWG cable with 10 conductors meets NFPA 79 and UL Std. 1277/2277 specifications, making it suitable for control, power, and instrumentation applications in machinery and plant construction.
Key Features
- Oil & Chemical Resistance: Outstanding oil resistance (OIL RES I & II) and tested by ECOLAB for sunlight, oil, and cleaning agent exposure
- Multiple Approvals: TC-ER, PLTC-ER and ITC-ER ratings allow use as a connecting cable in accordance with NFPA 79
- Flexible Construction: Finely stranded (Class K), bare copper with PVC insulation and torsion resistant with exceptional flexibility and abrasion resistance
- Environmental Durability: Suitable for installation in dry, humid and damp environments, outdoors and pipes; for underground installation and for open, unprotected installation from the cable rack to machines in industrial plants; direct burial rated
Technical Specifications
- Wire Gauge: 18 AWG
- Number of Conductors: 10
- Voltage Rating (TC): 600V
- Voltage Rating (WTTC): 1000V
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +90°C (TC, AWM, flexing)
- Outside Diameter: 0.457 inches
- Weight: 0.134 lbs per foot
- Jacket Material: PVC with nylon insulation
- Conductor Type: Class K stranded bare copper
- Certifications: UL Std. 1277 TC-ER, UL Std. 2277 WTTC, NFPA 79 Edition 2012, ECOLAB oil & chemical tested
Typical Applications
Industrial plant expansions; automotive plants; tray wiring. Additional uses include production lines, bottling plants, machine construction, switch cabinets, conveyor systems, packaging machines, automotive industry. The cable is also suitable for painting, plating, and coating applications due to its freedom from cadmium and silicone.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Cable tray installations (TC-ER rated)
- Exposed run machine wiring (PLTC-ER, ITC-ER rated)
- Direct burial and underground installations
- NFPA 79 compliant industrial machinery control systems
- UL-listed electrical enclosures and control panels
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Helukabel 62908 is a common specification in cable tray and exposed-run industrial applications. Verify compatibility with your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings or system integrator before ordering to confirm identical construction and approval ratings.
Works With
- NFPA 79 edition 2012 compliant machinery wiring systems
- UL 1277 and UL 2277 rated enclosures
- Industrial PLC and motor control centers
- Automation and instrumentation harnesses
- Cable tray and conduit routing systems
