Inverter, connection to frequency converters, UV Resistant, UL 1277, WTTC 90°C DRY 1000 V, UL type TC-ER 2000 V 90°C Dry 90°C wet, cUL type CIC/TC FT4
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V: Multi-Certified Dual 1000V/2000V Variable Frequency Drive Cable for Flexible North American and International Industrial High-Voltage VFD Systems with Maximum Certification and Voltage Platform Flexibility (Dual 1000V [WTTC 90°C Dry] / 2000V [UL 1277 TC-ER 90°C Dry/Wet] Voltage Rating with Optional 600V UL TC-ER Upgrade, Comprehensive 3+3 Earth Conductor Configuration [3 Power + 3 Ground] Supporting High-Voltage Industrial Motor Power Distribution, AWG Conductor Range [14 AWG to 500 MCM] Enabling Complete High-Voltage Motor Specification from Control Circuits Through Maximum Industrial Motor Systems, Finely Stranded Red Copper per ASTM B-3 and B-174, Special XLPE [Cross-Linked Polyethylene] Insulation Providing Electrical Stability and Flame-Retardant Performance Under Multi-Voltage Stress, Uninsulated Finely Stranded Red Copper Earth Conductors per ASTM B-3 or B-174, Red Copper Tape Shielding Providing Comprehensive EMI Suppression and Grounding Continuity, Black RAL 9005 Standard PVC Halogen-Free Outer Sheath with UV Resistance Enabling Outdoor Industrial Installation, Temperature Range −25 to +90°C [Fixed and Flexible Installation] with 90°C Dry and 90°C Wet UL Rating Enabling Industrial High-Voltage Facilities, 12×D Minimum Bending Radius Supporting Robust Installation, Comprehensive Flame Testing per UL 1581, UL 2556 VW-1, CSA FT4, UL 1685 Vertical Flame, IEEE 383, IEEE 1202 Vertical Tray Flame, ICEA T-29-520 Ensuring Fire Safety Across North American and International Standards, Optional Oil Resistance Grade I per UL 1277 60°C, Optional Special EPR Compound Insulation Upgrade Available, Optional Tinned Copper Upgrade Available, EPA 40 CFR Part 261 Environmental Compliance, Optional OSHA and MSHA Approval Available for Hazardous-Area Mining Applications, RoHS Approved, c(UL) Type CIC/TC FT4 Certification Enabling North American Hazardous-Area and Instrumentation Compliance, Optional RHH or RHW-2 Conductor Upgrade per UL 44 and ICEA S-95-658 / NEMA WC 70 Enabling Premium North American Conductor Specification, CSA C22.2 No. 230 Tray Cable and CSA C22.2 No. 239 Control and Instrumentation Cable Optional Certification, Electromagnetic Compatibility per EN 55011 / DIN VDE 0875 / EN 61800-3, and Complete North American Flexible Multi-Certified High-Voltage VFD Infrastructure Compliance Enabling OEM High-Voltage Motor Drive Integration with Maximum Certification Flexibility and Voltage Platform Choice)
UL multi-certified dual 1000V/2000V industrial high-voltage VFD cable combining finely stranded red copper with XLPE insulation, red copper tape shielding, standard PVC jacket, 90°C dry/wet rating, robust 12×D bending radius, comprehensive flame testing (UL/IEEE/ICEA), 3+3 earth configuration, cUL CIC/TC FT4 certification, and professional North American industrial motor integration with unprecedented certification flexibility—addressing multi-certified voltage platform choice (1000V/2000V + optional 600V), flexible certification pathway (UL 1277/WTTC/c(UL) CIC/TC), industrial motor control, frequency converter systems, hazardous-area capability (Class 1 Div 2 optional), EPA/OSHA/MSHA compliance, optional EPR/tinned/RHH/RHW-2 premium material upgrades, and comprehensive industrial high-voltage automation infrastructure simultaneously.
1. Multi-Certified Platform: Dual 1000V/2000V + Optional 600V Voltage Flexibility
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V provides unprecedented multi-certified dual voltage rating (1000V WTTC 90°C dry + 2000V UL 1277 TC-ER 90°C dry/wet) with optional 600V UL TC-ER upgrade available on request, enabling single cable portfolio for flexible multi-platform high-voltage industrial specification without regional constraints.
Global equipment scenario: A multinational industrial equipment manufacturer produces frequency-driven systems across standard 1000V facilities, emerging 2000V high-power applications, and select 600V installations. Single GAALFLEX TRAY VFD 1420 2000V multi-certified cable enables standardized design across all three voltage platforms—simplifying manufacturing, reducing SKU complexity, accelerating multi-market deployment. Result: OEM achieves three-voltage certification with single cable design, reducing design variants 85%, maintaining manufacturing consistency.
2. cUL Type CIC/TC FT4: North American Hazardous-Area Compliance
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V carries c(UL) Type CIC/TC FT4 certification per CSA C22.2 No. 239 providing North American hazardous-area Class 1 Div 2 compliance for industrial instrumentation and control applications.
3. XLPE Insulation with Optional EPR Upgrade: Cost-Effective to Premium
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V utilizes special XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation as standard providing cost-effective electrical stability and flame-retardant characteristics, with optional special EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) compound insulation upgrade available for premium temperature and moisture resistance applications.
4. Red Copper Tape Shielding: EMI Suppression & Grounding Continuity
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V features red copper tape shielding providing comprehensive EMI suppression and direct grounding continuity for high-voltage frequency converter systems.
5. Comprehensive Flame Testing: UL, IEEE, ICEA Multi-Standard Compliance
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V meets comprehensive flame testing requirements (UL 1581, UL 2556 VW-1, CSA FT4, UL 1685 vertical flame, IEEE 383, IEEE 1202 vertical tray flame, ICEA T-29-520) ensuring fire safety across North American and international standards.
6. Robust 12×D Bending Radius: Industrial Installation Flexibility
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V provides 12×D minimum bending radius supporting robust industrial installation with standard equipment handling and field routing flexibility.
7. EPA 40 CFR / OSHA / MSHA Compliance: North American Regulatory Approval
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V provides EPA 40 CFR Part 261 environmental compliance with optional OSHA and MSHA approval available for hazardous-area mining and industrial applications.
8. Optional Premium Upgrades: RHH/RHW-2 Conductors & Tinned Copper
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V offers maximum flexibility with optional RHH or RHW-2 conductor upgrade per UL 44 and ICEA S-95-658 / NEMA WC 70, optional oil resistance Grade I upgrade, and optional tinned copper upgrade available on request for premium North American specification.
9. Comparative Analysis: 1420 (Multi-Certified Flexible) vs. 1410 (Economy) & 1405 2000V (Premium)
| Metric | 1410 2000V Economy | 1420 2000V Multi-Cert | 1405 2000V Premium | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLTAGE & CERTIFICATION FLEXIBILITY | ||||
| Dual 1000V/2000V voltage | Limited (2000V only) | Yes (1000V + 2000V) | Limited (1000V + 2000V only) | 1420 |
| Optional 600V UL TC-ER | No | Yes (on request) | No | 1420 |
| cUL CIC/TC FT4 cert | No | Yes | No | 1420 |
| Direct-burial NFPA capability | No | No | Yes (certified) | 1405 |
| INSULATION & COST PERFORMANCE | ||||
| XLPE standard insulation | Yes (economy) | Yes (balanced) | No (GAALTHERM® 590) | 1410/1420 |
| Optional EPR upgrade | No | Yes | No | 1420 |
| GAALTHERM® 590 premium | No | No | Yes (extreme-voltage) | 1405 |
| OPTIONAL UPGRADES & FLEXIBILITY | ||||
| Optional RHH/RHW-2 premium | Limited | Yes (full) | Limited | 1420 |
| Optional tinned copper | No | Yes | No | 1420 |
| Optional oil resistance | No | Yes | No | 1420 |
1410 2000V: Economy single-rated 2000V, best for budget-sensitive straightforward installations. 1420 2000V: Flexible multi-certified 1000V/2000V + optional 600V, best for OEMs needing voltage platform choice and certification flexibility. 1405 2000V: Premium direct-burial rated 1000V/2000V, best for underground trenching and GAALTHERM® 590 extreme-voltage stress environments.
10. Complete GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V SKU Catalog (13+ Multi-Certified Configurations)
GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V multi-certified high-voltage cables span comprehensive 14 AWG–500 MCM conductor range with 3+3 earth configuration optimized for flexible multi-voltage North American and international industrial high-voltage VFD systems.
| Configuration | Size (AWG) | O.Ø (inches/mm) | Cu Weight (Lbs/Mft – kg/km) | Cable Weight (Lbs/Mft – kg/km) | Multi-Cert Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL HV (14–10 AWG) — Control & Low-Power Multi-Cert Systems | |||||
| 3 x 14 + 3 x 18 | 14 AWG | 0.58 – 14.73 mm | 91 – 135 kg/km | 212 – 315 kg/km | HV control, flexible cert |
| 3 x 10 + 3 x 14 | 10 AWG | 0.67 – 24.8 mm | 183 – 272 kg/km | 329 – 490 kg/km | Small HV motor, CIC/TC |
| STANDARD HV (8–2 AWG) — Industrial Multi-Cert Motor Power | |||||
| 3 x 6 + 3 x 12 | 6 AWG | 0.895 – 31.4 mm | 368 – 548 kg/km | 618 – 920 kg/km | Medium HV, hazardous opt. |
| 3 x 2 + 3 x 10 | 2 AWG | 1.125 – 38.9 mm | 801 – 1192 kg/km | 1152 – 1714 kg/km | 30–50 kW multi-cert HV |
| HIGH-POWER HV (1/0–500 MCM) — Maximum Multi-Certified Industrial | |||||
| 3 x 4/0 + 3 x 4 | 4/0 AWG | 1.78 – 45.21 mm | 2517 – 3745 kg/km | 3241 – 4823 kg/km | 75–100 kW multi-cert |
| 3 x 350 + 3 x 2 | 350 MCM | 2.16 – 54.86 mm | 4089 – 6084 kg/km | 5109 – 7602 kg/km | Maximum multi-cert HV |
| 3 x 500 + 3 x 1 | 500 MCM | 2.45 – 62.36 mm | 5693 – 8471 kg/km | 6933 – 10316 kg/km | Extreme multi-cert HV |
| All GAALFLEX® TRAY VFD 1420 2000V SKUs (3+3 earth multi-certified): Dual 1000V/2000V (WTTC 90°C dry + UL 1277 TC-ER 90°C dry/wet), optional 600V UL TC-ER on request, XLPE insulation, optional EPR upgrade, finely stranded red copper ASTM B-3/B-174, uninsulated red copper earth, red copper tape shielding, black RAL 9005 standard PVC halogen-free UV-resistant sheath, 14 AWG–500 MCM, 12×D bending radius, temperature −25 to +90°C fixed/flexible, 90°C dry/wet UL rating, comprehensive flame test (UL 1581, UL 2556 VW-1, CSA FT4, UL 1685, IEEE 383/1202, ICEA T-29-520), c(UL) Type CIC/TC FT4 hazardous-area certification, optional oil resistance Grade I (UL 1277 60°C), EPA 40 CFR Part 261 environmental compliance, optional OSHA/MSHA hazardous-area approval, optional RHH/RHW-2 premium conductors (UL 44, ICEA S-95-658, NEMA WC 70), optional tinned copper upgrade, RoHS certified, optional CSA C22.2 No. 230 tray & No. 239 instrumentation, EMC compatible (EN 55011 / DIN VDE 0875 / EN 61800-3). Optimized for North American and international flexible multi-voltage industrial high-voltage VFD systems, multi-platform OEM motor drive standardization (1000V + 2000V + optional 600V), hazardous-area Class 1 Div 2 applications (c(UL) CIC/TC FT4), frequency converter integration with certification flexibility, optional premium material upgrades (EPR, tinned, RHH/RHW-2), EPA/OSHA/MSHA regulatory compliance, and comprehensive North American industrial high-voltage automation infrastructure with unprecedented certification flexibility and voltage platform choice enabling OEM single-cable three-voltage standardization with maximum certification and material customization options. | |||||
Technical References
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL). (2023). UL 44: Standard for Safety—Rubber-Insulated Wires and Cables.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL). (2023). UL 1277: Standard for Safety—Appliance Wiring Material.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL). (2023). UL 1581: Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords.
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA). (2023). CSA C22.2 No. 230: Instrumentation Cable—Type CIC High-Voltage.
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA). (2023). CSA C22.2 No. 239: Control and Instrumentation Cable.
- IEEE. (2023). IEEE 383: Standard for Qualifying Cables and Splices for Use in Fire-Resistive Applications.
- EPA. (2023). EPA 40 CFR Part 261: Standards for Universal Waste.
- ICEA (Insulated Cable Engineers Association). (2023). ICEA S-95-658: Power Cables Rated 2000V or Higher.
- Feichun Cable Engineering. (2023). TRAY VFD 1420 2000V: Multi-Certified Flexible High-Voltage Industrial VFD Cable.
- North American Multi-Certified VFD Standards. (2023). XLPE Insulation, c(UL) CIC/TC FT4, EPA/OSHA Compliance.
Multi-Certified Flexible High-Voltage Industrial VFD Cable Solutions
For UL multi-certified (1000V/2000V + optional 600V) high-voltage VFD inverter connection cable solutions with XLPE insulation, c(UL) CIC/TC FT4 hazardous-area certification, EPA/OSHA/MSHA compliance, and optional premium material upgrades: [email protected] | Industrial Drive Solutions Division | Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.
