600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced Port Crane & Ship Unloader Cable \u2014 JIS C 3327 Compliant, Aramid Braided Tensile Layer, EP Rubber Insulated, Polychloroprene Sheath | FeiChun Cable<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) cable engineered for port gantry cranes, ship unloaders, and container handling equipment. Features Kevlar\u00ae aramid fibre braided tensile reinforcement layer, EP rubber insulation, polychloroprene rubber sheath, JIS C 3327 compliant. Tinned copper Class 5 flexible conductors, 1\u201330 cores, 0.75\u2013325mm\u00b2. 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h1{font-size:1.3rem}.tw{font-size:.76rem}.cg{grid-template-columns:1fr}}<\/style>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"TechArticle\",\"headline\":\"600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced Port Crane & Ship Unloader Cable with Aramid Braided Tensile Layer, JIS C 3327 Compliant\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-13\"}<\/script>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"page-wrap\">\n\n <header class=\"hdr\">\n <span class=\"badge\">JIS C 3327 \u2014 Japanese Industrial Standard<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Tensile Reinforcement<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">EP Rubber Insulated<\/span>\n <span class=\"badge\">Port Crane & Ship Unloader<\/span>\n <h1>600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span>-Reinforced Crane Cable<\/h1>\n <p class=\"sub\">600V Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulated, Polychloroprene Rubber Sheathed Cable with Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Fibre Braided Tensile Reinforcement Layer \u2014 Engineered for Port Gantry Cranes, Ship-to-Shore Unloaders, Container Handling Systems, and Heavy-Duty Curtain & Festoon Applications in Marine Terminal Environments<\/p>\n <p class=\"sub-en\">Japanese-Standard High-Performance Cable Engineering: Tinned Copper Annealed Conductors, EP Rubber Dielectric Insulation, Kevlar\u00ae Para-Aramid Braided Tensile Reinforcement Absorbing Dynamic Loads up to 10\u00d7 the Cable’s Own Weight, Polychloroprene Rubber Outer Sheath for Oil, UV, and Saltwater Resistance, Colour-Coded Core Identification, Single-Core to 30-Core Configurations from 0.75 mm\u00b2 to 325 mm\u00b2, and Purpose-Built for the Extreme Mechanical Demands of Port Crane Festoon, Reeling, and Curtain Cable Systems<\/p>\n <div class=\"meta\">\n <span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n <span>Published April 2026<\/span>\n <span>15 min technical read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n <nav class=\"toc\">\n <div class=\"toc-label\">Contents<\/div>\n <ol>\n <li><a href=\"#s1\">Introduction: Why Port Cranes Demand a Different Cable<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s2\">Technical Specifications: JIS C 3327 Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s3\">Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Braided Tensile Reinforcement: The Core Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s4\">Cable Construction: Layer-by-Layer Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s5\">EP Rubber Insulation: Dielectric Performance Under Stress<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s6\">Polychloroprene Rubber Sheath: Environmental Armour<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s7\">Wire Core Identification & Configuration Options<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s8\">Dimensional & Electrical Data: Single Core (1.25\u2013325 mm\u00b2)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s9\">Dimensional & Electrical Data: Multi-Core (2\u20134 Cores)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s10\">Dimensional & Electrical Data: Multi-Core (5\u201330 Cores)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s11\">Application Guide: Port Cranes, Ship Unloaders & Marine Terminals<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s12\">Comparison: Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced vs. Standard Crane Cables<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s13\">Installation Best Practices for Crane Festoon & Reeling Systems<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s14\">Technical FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#s15\">References & Standards<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/nav>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s1\">\n <h2>Introduction: Why Port Cranes Demand a Different Cable<\/h2>\n\n <p>Port gantry cranes, ship-to-shore (STS) unloaders, and container handling equipment operate in one of the most punishing environments imaginable for electrical cables. The cable must travel with the crane’s trolley or hoist mechanism\u2014repeatedly accelerating, decelerating, bending around sheaves, and supporting its own suspended weight across spans of 50 to 150 metres. Every operational cycle subjects the cable to <strong>dynamic tensile loads<\/strong>, <strong>cyclic bending fatigue<\/strong>, <strong>torsional stress<\/strong>, and <strong>environmental assault<\/strong> from saltwater spray, UV radiation, oil contamination, and abrasive dust. A standard industrial cable will fail within weeks under these conditions. Port crane cables must be specifically engineered to survive millions of operational cycles without conductor breakage, insulation cracking, or sheath failure.<\/p>\n\n <p>The <strong>600V 2TC Light (600V 2PNCT)<\/strong> cable, manufactured to the Japanese Industrial Standard <strong>JIS C 3327<\/strong>, represents one of the most proven and widely deployed cable designs for port crane and ship unloader applications worldwide. This cable combines ethylene propylene (EP) rubber insulation for superior dielectric performance, polychloroprene rubber sheathing for environmental protection, and\u2014critically\u2014a <strong>Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> para-aramid fibre braided tensile reinforcement layer<\/strong> that transforms the cable from a simple electrical conductor into a load-bearing mechanical component capable of supporting its own weight and absorbing the extreme dynamic forces generated by crane operation.<\/p>\n\n <p>The Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> aramid tensile layer is the defining engineering innovation. Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span>\u2014the same para-aramid synthetic fibre used in bulletproof vests, aerospace composites, and high-performance marine rigging\u2014provides a tensile strength-to-weight ratio approximately <strong>five times greater than steel<\/strong>. When braided into a continuous tubular reinforcement layer using a proprietary helical weave pattern, this aramid layer absorbs the cable’s self-weight loading plus dynamic shock forces without transferring mechanical stress to the copper conductors or insulation layers. The result is a cable that can hang freely across long spans, withstand thousands of acceleration-deceleration cycles per day, and maintain electrical integrity for 10\u201315+ years of continuous port operation.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"note red\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Critical Application Warning<\/div>\n <p>Port crane cables operate under extreme mechanical and electrical stress simultaneously. Using standard cabtyre cables (even those rated at 600V) without proper tensile reinforcement in crane festoon or reeling applications will result in <strong>premature conductor breakage<\/strong>, <strong>insulation failure<\/strong>, and potential <strong>electrical fault conditions<\/strong> that endanger personnel and equipment. Always specify cables with verified tensile reinforcement ratings that match or exceed the calculated maximum dynamic load for the specific crane installation. Consult Feichun’s engineering team for load calculations on specific crane configurations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s2\">\n <h2>Technical Specifications: JIS C 3327 Compliance<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced Cable \u2014 Key Specifications<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Specification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Standard Compliance<\/td><td><strong>JIS C 3327<\/strong> (Japanese Industrial Standard for cabtyre cables). Equivalent: Feichun FC-2PNCT-K\u2122 Series.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Voltage Rating<\/td><td><strong>600V<\/strong>. Test voltage: <strong>3,000V \/ 1 min.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Cable Designation<\/td><td>600V 2TC Light (600V 2PNCT) \u2014 low voltage power, EP rubber insulated, polychloroprene rubber sheathed.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Conductor Material<\/td><td><strong>Tin-coated annealed copper strand wire<\/strong>. Superior corrosion resistance in saltwater marine environments.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Insulation Material<\/td><td><strong>Ethylene propylene rubber (EP rubber)<\/strong>. Excellent dielectric strength, heat resistance, and flexibility retention.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Tensile Reinforcement<\/td><td><strong>Kevlar\u00ae para-aramid fibre braided layer<\/strong>. Proprietary helical braid pattern. Tensile strength ~3,620 MPa. 5\u00d7 stronger than steel per unit weight.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Outer Sheath<\/td><td><strong>Polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber)<\/strong>. Oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UV-stable, saltwater-resistant.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Core Count<\/td><td><strong>Single core<\/strong> (1.25\u2013325 mm\u00b2); <strong>2\u20134 cores<\/strong> (0.75\u2013150 mm\u00b2); <strong>5\u201330 cores<\/strong> (1.25\u20133.5 mm\u00b2).<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Primary Applications<\/td><td>Port gantry cranes, STS ship unloaders, container cranes, curtain\/festoon cable systems, reeling drum applications.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Temperature Range<\/td><td><strong>\u221230\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/strong> (continuous operation). Short-circuit: 200\u00b0C.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Bending Radius (Dynamic)<\/td><td><strong>6\u00d7 OD<\/strong> minimum for festoon\/reeling applications.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Bending Radius (Fixed)<\/td><td><strong>4\u00d7 OD<\/strong> minimum for static installations.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Flex Life (Typical)<\/td><td>>1,000,000 cycles at rated bending radius (laboratory conditions, 25\u00b0C).<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Environmental Resistance<\/td><td>Saltwater spray, UV radiation, mineral oil, ozone, abrasion. Suitable for outdoor marine terminal environments.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s3\">\n <h2>Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Braided Tensile Reinforcement: The Core Innovation<\/h2>\n\n <p>The single most important engineering feature of this cable is the <strong>Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> para-aramid fibre braided tensile reinforcement layer<\/strong>. This layer is not a simple wrapping or loose filler\u2014it is a precision-engineered structural element that fundamentally changes the cable’s mechanical behaviour under load.<\/p>\n\n <h3>What Is Kevlar\u00ae and Why Is It Used in Cable Construction?<\/h3>\n\n <p>Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> is a para-aramid synthetic fibre originally developed by DuPont for extreme-strength, low-weight applications. It is the same material used in personal body armour (bulletproof vests), aircraft structural components, racing tyres, and high-performance marine cordage. The fibre’s molecular structure\u2014long chains of poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide aligned in parallel\u2014gives it extraordinary mechanical properties: a tensile strength of approximately <strong>3,620 MPa<\/strong> (compared to ~400 MPa for typical steel wire), a modulus of elasticity of <strong>131 GPa<\/strong>, and a density of only <strong>1.44 g\/cm\u00b3<\/strong> (compared to 7.8 g\/cm\u00b3 for steel). This means Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> is roughly <strong>five times stronger than steel on a weight-for-weight basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <p>In cable construction, Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> fibres are braided into a continuous tubular layer that surrounds the insulated conductor bundle. The braiding pattern is critical: Feichun uses a <strong>proprietary helical weave<\/strong> with controlled lay angles (typically 35\u201355\u00b0 relative to the cable axis) that provides optimal balance between axial tensile strength and lateral flexibility. A tighter braid angle (closer to 0\u00b0) would maximise tensile strength but would make the cable stiff and resist bending. A wider angle (closer to 90\u00b0) would maximise flexibility but sacrifice tensile capacity. The optimised helical weave achieves both\u2014high tensile load capacity along the cable axis while maintaining the lateral flexibility required for festoon, reeling, and curtain applications where the cable must bend repeatedly around guide rollers and sheaves.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Mechanical Function in Port Crane Applications<\/h3>\n\n <p>In a typical port gantry crane festoon system, the cable hangs in catenary loops between trolley-mounted carriers, spanning distances of 50\u2013150 metres. The cable must support its own weight (which can be substantial for large cross-section power cables) plus the dynamic forces generated by trolley acceleration, deceleration, wind loading, and shock events (emergency stops, collision avoidance). Without tensile reinforcement, these forces would be transmitted directly to the copper conductors\u2014causing progressive wire breakage, increased electrical resistance, localised heating, and eventual failure.<\/p>\n\n <p>The Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braided layer intercepts these mechanical forces <strong>before they reach the conductors<\/strong>. The aramid fibres absorb tensile loads elastically (Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> elongation at break is only ~3.6%, meaning it stretches very little before failure), distributing the force evenly around the cable circumference. During dynamic events like emergency stops, the braid acts as a shock absorber\u2014the braided geometry allows micro-deformation that dissipates energy without permanent deformation or fibre breakage. This mechanical decoupling between external forces and internal conductors is what gives the cable its extraordinary service life of over one million flex cycles.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"note green\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Kevlar\u00ae vs. Steel Wire Armour \u2014 Why Aramid Wins for Crane Cables<\/div>\n <p>Traditional heavy-duty cables use steel wire armour (SWA) for mechanical protection. While SWA provides excellent crush resistance, it is fundamentally unsuited to dynamic crane applications. Steel wire armour is heavy (adding 30\u201350% to cable weight), stiff (increasing minimum bending radius by 2\u20133\u00d7), and subject to fatigue cracking under repeated flexing. Steel armour also corrodes rapidly in saltwater marine environments, creating rust that contaminates the cable interior. Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> aramid reinforcement provides <strong>superior tensile strength at one-fifth the weight<\/strong>, maintains full flexibility for dynamic bending, does not corrode in saltwater, and does not fatigue-crack under cyclic loading. For crane festoon and reeling applications, aramid reinforcement is the only engineering-sound choice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s4\">\n <h2>Cable Construction: Layer-by-Layer Engineering<\/h2>\n\n <p>Understanding the 2TC Light (2PNCT) cable’s construction requires examining each layer and its specific engineering function. From centre to surface, the cable consists of four primary functional zones:<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Layer 1 \u2014 Conductor:<\/strong> Tin-coated annealed copper strand wire. The tin coating provides corrosion resistance in marine environments, while the annealing process ensures maximum copper ductility for repeated bending. The fine-stranded construction (multiple thin wires rather than few thick wires) distributes bending stress across many wire-to-wire contact points, preventing localised fatigue failure. Strand configurations range from 30\/0.18 (30 wires of 0.18 mm diameter, for 0.75 mm\u00b2 conductors) to 37\/55\/0.45 (complex bunched\/stranded construction for 325 mm\u00b2 conductors).<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Layer 2 \u2014 Separator:<\/strong> A thin separator tape wraps each conductor to prevent the EP rubber insulation from bonding directly to the copper surface. This allows the conductor to move freely within its insulation tube during bending\u2014a critical detail that prevents insulation cracking and conductor fatigue in dynamic applications.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Layer 3 \u2014 EP Rubber Insulation:<\/strong> Ethylene propylene rubber provides the primary dielectric barrier. EP rubber was selected over PVC or XLPE because of its superior retention of flexibility at low temperatures (\u221230\u00b0C), resistance to ozone cracking, and ability to maintain dielectric strength after millions of flex cycles. Insulation thickness ranges from 0.8 mm (small conductors) to 2.5 mm (large conductors).<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Layer 4 \u2014 Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> Aramid Braided Tensile Layer:<\/strong> The proprietary helical-braided aramid reinforcement layer described above. This is the structural backbone of the cable. The braid is applied over the assembled, insulated conductor bundle with controlled tension to ensure uniform load distribution.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Layer 5 \u2014 Polychloroprene Rubber Sheath:<\/strong> The outer protective sheath provides environmental defence against oil, UV, saltwater, abrasion, and flame. Polychloroprene (also known as Neoprene<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span>-type rubber) is the global industry standard for crane cable outer sheaths due to its combination of mechanical toughness, chemical resistance, and flame-retardant properties. Sheath thickness ranges from 1.5 mm (small single core) to 4.5 mm (large multi-core).<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"note blue\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Construction Detail: Why EP Rubber, Not PVC?<\/div>\n <p>PVC-insulated cables are cheaper to manufacture but are fundamentally unsuitable for crane applications. PVC becomes brittle at temperatures below \u221210\u00b0C (port cranes in northern climates routinely operate at \u221220\u00b0C or colder), cracks under repeated flexing (festoon cycles), and emits toxic hydrogen chloride gas when burned. EP rubber maintains full flexibility down to \u221230\u00b0C, withstands millions of flex cycles without cracking, and does not emit halogenated gases. The cost premium of EP rubber over PVC is approximately 15\u201320%, but the service life difference is 3\u20135\u00d7 in dynamic crane applications. The total cost of ownership with EP rubber is significantly lower.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s5\">\n <h2>EP Rubber Insulation: Dielectric Performance Under Stress<\/h2>\n\n <p>Ethylene propylene rubber (EP rubber, also designated EPR or EPDM depending on formulation) is the insulation material specified by JIS C 3327 for 2PNCT-type cables. EP rubber is a synthetic elastomer formed by copolymerisation of ethylene and propylene monomers, producing a non-polar polymer chain with exceptional electrical properties.<\/p>\n\n <p>The dielectric strength of EP rubber insulation is typically <strong>20\u201330 kV\/mm<\/strong>\u2014meaning a 1 mm thick EP rubber layer can withstand 20,000\u201330,000 volts before electrical breakdown occurs. For a 600V cable with 0.8\u20132.5 mm of insulation, this provides a safety margin of 25\u2013100\u00d7 the rated voltage. The 3,000V test voltage specified by JIS C 3327 confirms this margin under factory conditions.<\/p>\n\n <p>More importantly for crane applications, EP rubber maintains its dielectric properties under <strong>mechanical stress<\/strong>. When a cable bends around a sheave or guide roller, the insulation on the outside of the bend is stretched (tensile stress) while the insulation on the inside is compressed. PVC and some thermoplastic insulations develop micro-cracks under repeated bending that eventually propagate into through-cracks, exposing the conductor and creating short-circuit paths. EP rubber’s elastomeric molecular structure absorbs this deformation without cracking\u2014the polymer chains stretch and recover millions of times without permanent damage.<\/p>\n\n <p>The minimum insulation resistance values specified by JIS C 3327 range from <strong>200 M\u03a9\u00b7km to 500 M\u03a9\u00b7km<\/strong> depending on conductor cross-section, measured at 20\u00b0C. These values represent the minimum acceptable performance after factory testing. In practice, EP rubber insulation typically delivers 5\u201310\u00d7 these minimum values when new, with gradual degradation over the cable’s service life that remains well above the minimum specification for 10\u201315+ years of normal operation.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s6\">\n <h2>Polychloroprene Rubber Sheath: Environmental Armour<\/h2>\n\n <p>The outer sheath of the 2TC Light (2PNCT) cable is <strong>polychloroprene rubber<\/strong> (CR rubber)\u2014a synthetic chlorinated rubber compound that has been the industry standard for crane cable sheaths for over five decades. Polychloroprene provides a unique combination of properties that no single alternative material can match: oil resistance, flame retardancy, UV stability, ozone resistance, saltwater impermeability, and mechanical abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n\n <p>In port terminal environments, the cable is simultaneously exposed to <strong>hydraulic oil leaks<\/strong> from crane machinery, <strong>diesel fuel spills<\/strong> from ship operations, <strong>continuous saltwater spray<\/strong> from wind and wave action, <strong>intense UV radiation<\/strong> in tropical and subtropical ports, and <strong>mechanical abrasion<\/strong> from contact with guide rollers, cable trays, and carrier systems. Polychloroprene’s chlorine-containing molecular structure provides inherent resistance to hydrocarbon oils and fuels. Its chemical stability ensures UV and ozone degradation occur only at the surface level (causing minor surface chalking after years of exposure) without compromising the sheath’s mechanical integrity or thickness. The material’s naturally high abrasion resistance allows it to withstand continuous contact with metallic carrier trolleys and guide rollers without rapid wear-through.<\/p>\n\n <p>The polychloroprene sheath also provides <strong>inherent flame retardancy<\/strong>. Unlike standard natural rubber or silicone rubber sheaths, polychloroprene is self-extinguishing\u2014it will not sustain combustion once the ignition source is removed. This is a critical safety requirement for port crane cables, where an electrical fault in a cable could otherwise ignite adjacent cables and equipment in the confined space of a crane cable tray.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s7\">\n <h2>Wire Core Identification & Configuration Options<\/h2>\n\n <p>JIS C 3327 specifies a colour-coded core identification system for multi-core 2PNCT cables. The standard colour assignments are as follows:<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>Wire Core Colour Identification per JIS C 3327<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th>Core Count<\/th><th>Colour Assignment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>2 core<\/td><td>Black, White<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3 core<\/td><td>Black, White, Red<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>4 core<\/td><td>Black, White, Red, Green<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5 core<\/td><td>Black, White, Red, Green, Yellow<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6 core<\/td><td>Black, White, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>7+ core<\/td><td>Based on combination of the 6 standard colours<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>The cable is available in <strong>single-core configurations<\/strong> from 1.25 mm\u00b2 to 325 mm\u00b2 for high-current power distribution, <strong>multi-core configurations<\/strong> (2, 3, and 4 cores) from 0.75 mm\u00b2 to 150 mm\u00b2 for standard three-phase and control applications, and <strong>high core-count configurations<\/strong> (5 to 30 cores) in 1.25 mm\u00b2, 2 mm\u00b2, and 3.5 mm\u00b2 for control, signal, and instrumentation applications. This comprehensive range covers every electrical function on a port crane\u2014from the main drive power (large single-core or 3\/4-core power cables) to the control signals and sensor wiring (high core-count small-gauge cables).<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"note amber\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Selecting the Right Configuration for Crane Applications<\/div>\n <p>For STS crane main hoist drives: typically <strong>3-core or 4-core, 38\u2013100 mm\u00b2<\/strong> depending on motor rating and cable run length. For trolley drives: <strong>3-core, 22\u201360 mm\u00b2<\/strong>. For crane control and signalling: <strong>12\u201330 core, 1.25\u20132 mm\u00b2<\/strong>. For lighting circuits: <strong>3-core, 2\u20133.5 mm\u00b2<\/strong>. Always calculate voltage drop for the specific cable run length and motor starting current. Port crane cable runs are often 100\u2013300 metres, where voltage drop becomes a significant design consideration. Contact Feichun’s engineering team for project-specific cable selection and voltage drop calculations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s8\">\n <h2>Dimensional & Electrical Data: Single Core (1.25\u2013325 mm\u00b2)<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 Single Core, 1.25 to 325 mm\u00b2<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>mm\u00b2<\/th>\n <th>Conductor Structure<\/th>\n <th>Conductor \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> 20\u00b0C (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V (V\/1 min)<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR 20\u00b0C (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>1.25<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>6.2<\/td><td>7.2<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>15.5<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>2<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>9.91<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3.5<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.6<\/td><td>7.4<\/td><td>8.4<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>5.38<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>70\/0.32<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>1.6<\/td><td>8.4<\/td><td>9.4<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>3.46<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>50\/0.45<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><td>9.2<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>155<\/td><td>2.45<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>14<\/td><td>88\/0.45<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>10.7<\/td><td>11.7<\/td><td>235<\/td><td>1.39<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>22<\/td><td>7\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>6.7<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>13.1<\/td><td>14.1<\/td><td>360<\/td><td>0.892<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(30)<\/td><td>7\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>8.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>14.6<\/td><td>15.6<\/td><td>460<\/td><td>0.661<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>38<\/td><td>7\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>9.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>15.8<\/td><td>16.8<\/td><td>555<\/td><td>0.525<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(50)<\/td><td>19\/16\/0.45<\/td><td>10.0<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>17.6<\/td><td>18.6<\/td><td>690<\/td><td>0.411<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>60<\/td><td>19\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>11.2<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>19.1<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>840<\/td><td>0.329<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(80)<\/td><td>19\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>13.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>1140<\/td><td>0.243<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>100<\/td><td>19\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>14.6<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>1380<\/td><td>0.193<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(125)<\/td><td>19\/42\/0.45<\/td><td>16.3<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>1660<\/td><td>0.156<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>150<\/td><td>27\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>17.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>1860<\/td><td>0.136<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>200<\/td><td>37\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>20.0<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>2540<\/td><td>0.0993<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>250<\/td><td>37\/42\/0.45<\/td><td>22.0<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>3.2<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>3070<\/td><td>0.0803<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>325<\/td><td>37\/55\/0.45<\/td><td>25.4<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>3910<\/td><td>0.0614<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s9\">\n <h2>Dimensional & Electrical Data: Multi-Core (2\u20134 Cores)<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 2 Core, 0.75 to 150 mm\u00b2<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>mm\u00b2<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>0.75<\/td><td>30\/0.18<\/td><td>1.1<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><td>9.0<\/td><td>10.0<\/td><td>115<\/td><td>26.6<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>1.25<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><td>9.8<\/td><td>10.8<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>2<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>10.6<\/td><td>11.6<\/td><td>170<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3.5<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>12.2<\/td><td>13.2<\/td><td>235<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>70\/0.32<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>14.4<\/td><td>15.4<\/td><td>335<\/td><td>3.56<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>50\/0.45<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>15.8<\/td><td>16.8<\/td><td>420<\/td><td>2.52<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>14<\/td><td>88\/0.45<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>18.6<\/td><td>19.6<\/td><td>665<\/td><td>1.43<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>22<\/td><td>7\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>6.7<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>1020<\/td><td>0.919<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(30)<\/td><td>7\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>8.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>1270<\/td><td>0.681<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>38<\/td><td>7\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>9.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.9<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>1540<\/td><td>0.541<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(50)<\/td><td>19\/16\/0.45<\/td><td>10.0<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>1940<\/td><td>0.423<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>60<\/td><td>19\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>11.2<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.3<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>2350<\/td><td>0.339<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(80)<\/td><td>19\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>13.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>3210<\/td><td>0.250<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>100<\/td><td>19\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>14.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>3.9<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>3920<\/td><td>0.199<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(125)<\/td><td>19\/42\/0.45<\/td><td>16.3<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.0<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>4650<\/td><td>0.161<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>150<\/td><td>27\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>17.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.3<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>5310<\/td><td>0.140<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 3 Core, 0.75 to 150 mm\u00b2<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>mm\u00b2<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>0.75<\/td><td>30\/0.18<\/td><td>1.1<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><td>9.4<\/td><td>10.4<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>26.6<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>1.25<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>10.5<\/td><td>11.5<\/td><td>160<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>2<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>11.1<\/td><td>12.1<\/td><td>195<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3.5<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>12.9<\/td><td>13.9<\/td><td>280<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>70\/0.32<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>15.2<\/td><td>16.2<\/td><td>400<\/td><td>3.56<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>50\/0.45<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>16.7<\/td><td>17.7<\/td><td>505<\/td><td>2.52<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>14<\/td><td>88\/0.45<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>19.9<\/td><td>20.9<\/td><td>825<\/td><td>1.43<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>22<\/td><td>7\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>6.7<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>1270<\/td><td>0.919<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(30)<\/td><td>7\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>8.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>1600<\/td><td>0.681<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>38<\/td><td>7\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>9.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>1950<\/td><td>0.541<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(50)<\/td><td>19\/16\/0.45<\/td><td>10.0<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.2<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>2450<\/td><td>0.423<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>60<\/td><td>19\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>11.2<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>39<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>2980<\/td><td>0.339<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(80)<\/td><td>19\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>13.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>4080<\/td><td>0.250<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>100<\/td><td>19\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>14.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.1<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>5000<\/td><td>0.199<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(125)<\/td><td>19\/42\/0.45<\/td><td>16.3<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>5960<\/td><td>0.161<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>150<\/td><td>27\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>17.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.5<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>6810<\/td><td>0.140<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 4 Core, 0.75 to 100 mm\u00b2<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>mm\u00b2<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>0.75<\/td><td>30\/0.18<\/td><td>1.1<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>10.4<\/td><td>11.4<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>26.6<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>1.25<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>11.3<\/td><td>12.3<\/td><td>190<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>2<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>12.2<\/td><td>13.2<\/td><td>235<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3.5<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>14.1<\/td><td>15.1<\/td><td>340<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>70\/0.32<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>16.8<\/td><td>17.8<\/td><td>495<\/td><td>3.56<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>50\/0.45<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>18.4<\/td><td>19.4<\/td><td>625<\/td><td>2.52<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>14<\/td><td>88\/0.45<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><td>2.4<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>965<\/td><td>1.43<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>22<\/td><td>7\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>6.7<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>1590<\/td><td>0.919<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(30)<\/td><td>7\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>8.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>2020<\/td><td>0.681<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>38<\/td><td>7\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>9.1<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><td>3.2<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>2460<\/td><td>0.541<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(50)<\/td><td>19\/16\/0.45<\/td><td>10.0<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>39<\/td><td>41<\/td><td>3090<\/td><td>0.423<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>60<\/td><td>19\/20\/0.45<\/td><td>11.2<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>3790<\/td><td>0.339<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>(80)<\/td><td>19\/27\/0.45<\/td><td>13.0<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.1<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>5420<\/td><td>0.250<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>100<\/td><td>19\/34\/0.45<\/td><td>14.7<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>4.4<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>6350<\/td><td>0.199<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s10\">\n <h2>Dimensional & Electrical Data: Multi-Core (5\u201330 Cores)<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 1.25 mm\u00b2, 5 to 30 Core<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Cores<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>5<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>12.4<\/td><td>13.4<\/td><td>225<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>13.4<\/td><td>14.4<\/td><td>260<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>7<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>15.1<\/td><td>16.1<\/td><td>295<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>16.3<\/td><td>17.3<\/td><td>340<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>10<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>18.5<\/td><td>19.5<\/td><td>425<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>12<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>18.2<\/td><td>19.2<\/td><td>455<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>16<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>570<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>20<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>705<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>30<\/td><td>50\/0.18<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>995<\/td><td>16.0<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 2 mm\u00b2, 5 to 30 Core<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Cores<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>5<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>1.9<\/td><td>13.3<\/td><td>14.3<\/td><td>275<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>14.5<\/td><td>15.5<\/td><td>325<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>7<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>16.3<\/td><td>17.3<\/td><td>370<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><td>17.5<\/td><td>18.5<\/td><td>425<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>10<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>19.9<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>530<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>12<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>19.6<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>575<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>16<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.4<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>725<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>20<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>900<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>30<\/td><td>37\/0.26<\/td><td>1.8<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>1280<\/td><td>10.2<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>2TC Light (2PNCT) \u2014 3.5 mm\u00b2, 5 to 30 Core<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Cores<\/th>\n <th>Conductor<\/th>\n <th>Cond. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>EP Ins. (mm)<\/th>\n <th>CR Sheath (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Overall \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Max. \u2300 (mm)<\/th>\n <th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Max. R<sub>DC<\/sub> (\u03a9\/km)<\/th>\n <th>Test V<\/th>\n <th>Min. IR (M\u03a9\u00b7km)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>5<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>15.5<\/td><td>16.5<\/td><td>410<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><td>16.8<\/td><td>17.8<\/td><td>475<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>7<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>19.0<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>550<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>8<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>620<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>10<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>790<\/td><td>5.54<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>12<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>865<\/td><td>5.65<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>16<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>1100<\/td><td>5.65<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>20<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>1360<\/td><td>5.65<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>30<\/td><td>45\/0.32<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><td>0.8<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>1960<\/td><td>5.65<\/td><td>3000<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"note amber\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Note on Listed Sizes<\/div>\n <p>The tables above list representative sizes only. Cross-sectional areas shown in parentheses (e.g., “(30)”, “(50)”, “(80)”, “(125)”) indicate non-standard JIS sizes that are available on request. For other manufacturing sizes not listed here, or for custom configurations combining power cores with control cores in a single cable assembly, please contact Feichun’s engineering team directly.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s11\">\n <h2>Application Guide: Port Cranes, Ship Unloaders & Marine Terminals<\/h2>\n\n <h3>Ship-to-Shore (STS) Gantry Cranes<\/h3>\n <p>STS cranes are the largest and most demanding application for crane cables. The cable must travel with the trolley mechanism across the crane boom\u2014typically 50\u201365 metres for Panamax cranes and up to 140 metres for Super Post-Panamax cranes. The trolley accelerates and decelerates hundreds of times per shift, generating dynamic tensile loads that would destroy any cable without proper reinforcement. The Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braided tensile layer in the 2TC Light cable absorbs these forces while the EP rubber insulation and polychloroprene sheath resist the saltwater spray, UV radiation, and oil contamination inherent in port environments. Typical cable selection for STS cranes: 3-core 38\u2013100 mm\u00b2 for hoist and trolley power, 20\u201330 core 1.25\u20132 mm\u00b2 for control and signalling.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Ship Unloaders (Continuous & Grab Type)<\/h3>\n <p>Continuous ship unloaders (CSUs) and grab-type unloaders handle bulk cargo\u2014coal, iron ore, grain, fertiliser\u2014at rates of 1,000\u20133,000 tonnes per hour. The cable systems on these machines endure constant dust contamination, vibration from heavy material handling, and extreme temperature variations (from tropical daytime heat to cold night-time conditions in temperate ports). The polychloroprene sheath provides excellent abrasion resistance against coal and ore dust particles, while the Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> tensile layer maintains cable integrity under the continuous vibration and movement cycles of unloader operation.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes<\/h3>\n <p>RTG cranes in container yards use cable reeling systems that wind and unwind the power cable as the crane travels along the container storage rows. The cable must withstand repeated winding onto a drum (creating compressive forces on the inner layers) and unwinding under tension. The balanced construction of the 2TC Light cable\u2014with the Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braid providing tensile support and the EP rubber insulation absorbing compressive deformation\u2014makes it ideally suited to reeling applications. The cable’s flexibility allows it to wind smoothly onto the drum without kinking or bird-caging.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Curtain & Festoon Cable Systems<\/h3>\n <p>Curtain cable systems suspend the cable in free-hanging catenary loops between trolley-mounted carriers. As the trolley moves, the cable loops gather and spread like a curtain. This application demands cables that can hang freely without excessive elongation (the Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> layer limits stretch to <0.5% under self-weight) and withstand millions of gathering\/spreading cycles. The 2TC Light cable’s combination of low weight (due to aramid reinforcement rather than heavy steel armour), high flexibility, and excellent fatigue resistance makes it the preferred choice for modern festoon and curtain cable installations on port cranes worldwide.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"note blue\">\n <div class=\"nt\">Field Performance Data<\/div>\n <p>Feichun’s Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span>-reinforced 2TC Light cables have been deployed in over 200 port crane installations across Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Field data from these installations shows an average service life of <strong>12\u201315 years<\/strong> in continuous STS crane operation (3-shift, 24\/7 operation) and <strong>15\u201320 years<\/strong> in RTG and lighter-duty crane applications. This compares to 3\u20135 year typical service life for standard cabtyre cables and 6\u20138 years for steel-wire-armoured alternatives in equivalent applications.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s12\">\n <h2>Comparison: Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced vs. Standard Crane Cables<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tw\">\n <table>\n <caption>Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced 2TC Light vs. Competitor Cable Types for Crane Applications<\/caption>\n <thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>2TC Light + Kevlar\u00ae (This Cable)<\/th><th>Standard 2PNCT (No Reinforcement)<\/th><th>Steel Wire Armoured (SWA)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Tensile Reinforcement<\/td><td><strong>Kevlar\u00ae aramid braid<\/strong><\/td><td>None \u2014 conductor bears all load<\/td><td>Steel wire braid or tape<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Weight (Relative)<\/td><td><strong>1.0\u00d7 (baseline)<\/strong><\/td><td>0.9\u00d7 (slightly lighter)<\/td><td>1.4\u20131.7\u00d7 (significantly heavier)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Flex Life (Cycles)<\/td><td><strong>>1,000,000<\/strong><\/td><td>50,000\u2013200,000<\/td><td>100,000\u2013300,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Minimum Dynamic Bend Radius<\/td><td><strong>6\u00d7 OD<\/strong><\/td><td>8\u00d7 OD<\/td><td>12\u201315\u00d7 OD<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Saltwater Corrosion Resistance<\/td><td><strong>Excellent \u2014 aramid is inert<\/strong><\/td><td>Good (sheath only)<\/td><td>Poor \u2014 steel corrodes<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Self-Weight Elongation<\/td><td><strong><0.5%<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20135% (conductor stretches)<\/td><td><0.3% (steel is stiff)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Typical Service Life (STS Crane)<\/td><td><strong>12\u201315 years<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u20135 years<\/td><td>6\u20138 years<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Total Cost of Ownership<\/td><td><strong>Lowest (long life, low maintenance)<\/strong><\/td><td>Highest (frequent replacement)<\/td><td>Medium (moderate life, heavy)<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s13\">\n <h2>Installation Best Practices for Crane Festoon & Reeling Systems<\/h2>\n\n <h3>Festoon System Installation<\/h3>\n <p>When installing 2TC Light cable in a festoon (curtain) system, ensure that the cable carrier trolleys are correctly sized for the cable’s maximum outer diameter. The trolley saddle must support the cable without pinching or creating point loads that could damage the Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braid. Maintain the minimum dynamic bending radius of 6\u00d7 OD at all guide points and end terminations. Cable catenary length should be calculated to prevent excessive tension during full trolley travel\u2014Feichun provides project-specific catenary calculations on request.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Reeling Drum Installation<\/h3>\n <p>For cable reeling applications, the drum diameter must be at least 12\u00d7 the cable OD for power cables and 10\u00d7 OD for control cables. The cable should be wound under consistent tension (typically 1\u20132% of the cable’s rated breaking strength) to prevent loose winding that causes cable damage during subsequent layers. The cable entry point on the drum should use a level-wind mechanism to ensure even cable distribution across the drum width.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Cable Termination & Connection<\/h3>\n <p>All power cable terminations should use crimped compression lugs with insulation boots rated for the installation environment. Control cable terminations should use appropriate industrial connectors (Harting, Phoenix Contact, or equivalent) with IP65 minimum protection rating. All termination points should include strain relief devices that transfer mechanical load to the cable’s Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braid rather than to the copper conductors. Failure to provide proper strain relief is the single most common cause of premature conductor breakage in crane cable installations.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Inspection & Maintenance Schedule<\/h3>\n <p>Inspect the cable sheath visually every 3 months for cuts, abrasion wear, or discolouration. Perform insulation resistance testing annually using a 500V megger (for 600V rated cables). Record all test results for trend analysis\u2014a declining insulation resistance trend indicates approaching end of service life. Replace the cable when insulation resistance falls below 50% of the JIS C 3327 minimum specification or when sheath damage exposes the internal reinforcement layer.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"body\" id=\"s14\">\n <h2>Technical FAQ<\/h2>\n\n <h3>What makes the Kevlar\u00ae braid different from simple aramid yarn wrapping?<\/h3>\n <p>Simple aramid yarn wrapping (longitudinal or spiral wrap) provides only minimal tensile reinforcement because the yarns are not mechanically interlocked. Under tensile load, individual yarns can slip relative to each other, providing inconsistent load distribution. The Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> braided construction mechanically interlocks thousands of individual aramid fibres into a continuous tubular structure. Under tensile load, the braid geometry causes the interlocked fibres to tighten against each other, distributing the load evenly across the entire cable circumference. This mechanical interlocking also provides lateral compression resistance\u2014the braid resists cable flattening under clamp pressure or drum winding forces.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Can this cable be used in temperatures below \u221230\u00b0C?<\/h3>\n <p>The standard 2TC Light cable is rated for \u221230\u00b0C continuous operation. For arctic or extreme cold applications (\u221240\u00b0C to \u221250\u00b0C), Feichun offers a special cold-climate formulation with modified EP rubber and polychloroprene compounds that maintain flexibility at lower temperatures. Contact the engineering team for cold-climate specifications.<\/p>\n\n <h3>What is the maximum span length for a festoon installation without intermediate support?<\/h3>\n <p>The maximum unsupported span depends on the cable size, weight, and acceptable sag. For a typical 3-core 38 mm\u00b2 cable (approx. weight 1950 kg\/km), the maximum practical unsupported span with <3% sag is approximately 15\u201320 metres. For longer spans, intermediate support trolleys are required. Feichun provides detailed catenary calculations as part of the project engineering service.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Is the cable suitable for use on container spreader twist-lock cables?<\/h3>\n <p>Yes. The 2TC Light cable in small multi-core configurations (7\u201312 core, 1.25\u20132 mm\u00b2) is widely used for container spreader control and sensor cables. The Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> reinforcement is particularly valuable in this application because spreader cables experience severe shock loading during container pick-up and set-down operations.<\/p>\n\n <h3>What certifications does Feichun hold for this cable?<\/h3>\n <p>Feichun’s 2TC Light Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span>-reinforced cable is manufactured in accordance with JIS C 3327 and is tested to all requirements of the standard. Feichun holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and CCC (China Compulsory Certification). Third-party type test reports from accredited laboratories are available on request. For projects requiring specific third-party certifications (Lloyd’s, DNV, BV, ABS), Feichun can arrange certification through the relevant classification society.<\/p>\n\n <h3>How does the cable perform in high-humidity tropical port environments?<\/h3>\n <p>Excellently. The EP rubber insulation is inherently moisture-resistant and does not absorb water vapour from humid air. The polychloroprene sheath resists fungal growth and does not degrade under tropical UV conditions. Kevlar<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> aramid fibre is chemically inert and does not absorb moisture or support biological growth. Field installations in Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, and West African ports confirm reliable performance in sustained temperatures of 40\u201350\u00b0C with 90\u2013100% relative humidity.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"refs\" id=\"s15\">\n <h2>References & Standards<\/h2>\n <ol class=\"rl\">\n <li>JIS C 3327, <em>600 V EP Rubber Insulated Polychloroprene Sheathed Cabtyre Cables (2PNCT)<\/em> \u2014 Japanese Industrial Standard.<\/li>\n <li>JIS C 3005, <em>Test methods for rubber and plastics insulated wires and cables<\/em>.<\/li>\n <li>IEC 60228, <em>Conductors of insulated cables \u2014 Classification and construction requirements<\/em>.<\/li>\n <li>DuPont\u2122 Kevlar\u00ae Technical Guide, <em>Properties and Applications of Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Fibre<\/em>.<\/li>\n <li>IEC 60811-1-1, <em>Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables \u2014 Common test methods \u2014 General application<\/em>.<\/li>\n <li>ISO 9001:2015, <em>Quality management systems \u2014 Requirements<\/em>.<\/li>\n <li>FEM 1.001, <em>Rules for the Design of Hoisting Appliances \u2014 Classification and loading on structures and mechanisms<\/em> (Federation of European Materials Handling).<\/li>\n <li>ASTM D885, <em>Standard Test Methods for Tire Cords, Tire Cord Fabrics, and Industrial Filament Yarns Made from Manufactured Organic-Base Fibers<\/em> (aramid tensile testing).<\/li>\n <li>GB\/T 5023, <em>PVC insulated cables of rated voltage up to and including 450\/750V<\/em> \u2014 Referenced for comparison testing.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/section>\n\n <div class=\"contact\">\n <h3>Contact Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. \u2014 Port Crane & Ship Unloader Cable Specialists<\/h3>\n <div class=\"cg\">\n <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Technical Specifications & Application Engineering<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Crane Cable Procurement & Project Quotations<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">24\/7 Emergency Technical Support<\/span>+86 138 5608 5607<\/div>\n <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Technical WhatsApp & WeChat<\/span>+86 138 5512 3218<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <footer class=\"ft\">\n <p>This technical guide covers Feichun’s proprietary Kevlar\u00ae-reinforced equivalent to the Japanese JIS C 3327 600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) cable series, incorporating tin-coated annealed copper conductors, EP rubber insulation, Kevlar\u00ae para-aramid fibre braided tensile reinforcement layer, polychloroprene rubber outer sheath, and comprehensive dimensional and electrical specifications for single-core through 30-core configurations. 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{"id":10319,"date":"2026-04-13T11:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/?p=10319"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T03:40:19","slug":"600v-2tc-light-2pnct-kevlar-reinforced-crane-cable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/600v-2tc-light-2pnct-kevlar-reinforced-crane-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"600V 2TC Light (2PNCT) Kevlar\u00ae-Reinforced Crane Cable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

600V Ethylene Propylene Rubber Insulated, Polychloroprene Rubber Sheathed Cable with Kevlar\u00ae Aramid Fibre Braided Tensile Reinforcement Layer \u2014 Engineered for Port Gantry Cranes, Ship-to-Shore Unloaders, Container Handling Systems, and Heavy-Duty Curtain & Festoon Applications in Marine Terminal Environments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese-Standard High-Performance Cable Engineering: Tinned Copper Annealed Conductors, EP Rubber Dielectric Insulation, Kevlar\u00ae Para-Aramid Braided Tensile Reinforcement Absorbing Dynamic Loads up to 10\u00d7 the Cable’s Own Weight, Polychloroprene Rubber Outer Sheath for Oil, UV, and Saltwater Resistance, Colour-Coded Core Identification, Single-Core to 30-Core Configurations from 0.75 mm\u00b2 to 325 mm\u00b2, and Purpose-Built for the Extreme Mechanical Demands of Port Crane Festoon, Reeling, and Curtain Cable Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n