Insulation
Okoguard is Okonite's registered trade name for its exclusive ethylene-propylene rubber
(EPR) based, thermosetting compound, whose optimum balance of electrical and physical
properties is unequaled in other solid dielectrics. 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-105 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 Loxarmor provides excellent mechanical strength. For direct burial, embedment
in concrete or for areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres, the Loxarmor is protected
with a red 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 as feeders in industrial and utility power
distribution systems. Loxarmor power cables may be installed in both exposed and concealed
work, wet and dry locations, 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 strand screen meets or exceeds
electrical and physical requirements of ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072.
Insulation: Okoguard meets or exceeds electrical and physical requirements of
ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072. The insulated conductors are tested in accordance with AEIC
CS8.
Insulation Screen: Extruded semiconducting EPR insulation screen per ICEA
S-93-639/NEMA WC74, AEIC CS8 and UL 1072.
Shield: 5 mil uncoated copper tape with 12.5% nominal overlap.
Phase Identification: Color coded (black, red, blue) polyester ribbon laid
longitudinally under the copper shield.
Grounding Conductor: Uncoated copper compact stranded per ASTM B-496 and sized
in accordance with UL 1072.
Assembly: Cabled with one ground conductor and fillers in the interstices,
binder tape overall.
Loxarmor: Galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked tape armor per UL 1072, ICEA
S-93-639/NEMA WC74, and UL Listing E-38916.
Jacket: Sunlight resistant red PVC jacket in accordance with UL 1072.
UL Listed as Type MV-105 or MC, sunlight resistant, for use in cable tray, and for
direct burial in accordance with UL 1072. CSA Listed to C68.3.
Product Features
- Triple 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.) and the 210,000 BTU/hr. corner
configuration test.
- Complies with NEC Sections 310-7 and 300-50 for direct burial.
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Excellent corona resistance.
- Screens are clean stripping.
- Exceptional resistance to
"treeing".
- Resistant to most oils, acids, and alkalies.
- Improved temperature
rating.
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