Insulation
Okoguard is Okonite's registered trade name for its exclusive ethylene-propylene (EPR)
based, thermosetting compound, whose optimum balance of electrical and physical properties
is unequaled in other solid dielectric. Okoguard insulation, with the distinctive red
color and a totally integrated EPR system, provides the optimum balance of electrical and
physical properties for long, problem free service. Assembly
The Type MV-90 conductors are assembled with fillers and a binder tape overall. One bare
stranded copper grounding conductor is placed in one of the outer interstices. The
interlocked armor provides good mechanical strength. For direct burial, embedment in
concrete or for areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres, the Loxarmor is protected with a
yellow Okoseal® (PVC) jacket.
Applications
Loxarmor power cables are recommended as an economical alternate to a wire in conduit
system. They are designed specifically for use on feeders and branch circuits in
industrial power distribution systems.
Loxarmor power cables may be installed in both exposed and concealed work, wet and dry
location, direct burial in the earth, or embedded in concrete. They may be installed on
metal racks, troughs, in cable trays or secured to supports not greater than 6 feet apart.
Loxarmor power cables are also approved for Classes I and II, Division 2 and Class III,
Divisions 1 and 2, hazardous locations - NEC Articles 501, 502 and 503.
Specifications
Conductors: Uncoated copper compact stranded per ASTM B-496.
Strand Screen: Extruded semiconducting EPR conductor stress relief meets or
exceeds electrical and physical requirements of ICEA S-96-659/NEMA WC71 and UL 1072.
Insulation: Okoguard meets or exceeds electrical and physical requirements of
ICEA S-96-659/NEMA WC71 and UL 1072.
Phase Identification: Colored tape over insulation (black, red and blue).
Grounding Conductor: Uncoated copper compact stranded per ASTM B-496 and sized
in accordance with UL 1072.
Assembly: Cabled with one ground wire, fillers in the interstices, binder tape
overall.
Loxarmor: Galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked tape armor per UL 1072, ICEA
S-96-659/NEMA WC71, and UL Listing E-38916.
Jacket: Sunlight resistant, yellow PVC jacket in accordance with UL 1072.
UL Listed as Type MV-90 or MC, sunlight resistant, for use in cable tray, and for
direct burial in accordance with UL 1072.
Product Features
- Tandem extruded all EPR system.
- Complete prepackaged, color coded, factory tested wiring
system.
- Okoguard Loxarmor cables meet or exceed all recognized industry standards (UL,
AEIC, NEMA/ICEA, IEEE).
- Passes the vertical tray flame test requirements of IEEE 383 and
1202, UL 1072 & ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr).
- Complies with NEC Sections 310-7 and 300-50 for direct burial.
- Excellent corona resistance.
- Exceptional resistance to
"treeing".
- Stress cones not required.
- Resistant to most oils, acids, and
alkalies.
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