NEMA Publishes New Standards for Non-Shielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 V

Last published in 1999, this document is for users and producers of insulated cable

October 19, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA WC 71 ICEA S-96-659-2014 Nonshielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 V for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy. This standard applies to materials, constructions, and testing of 2001 through 5000 volt non-shielded power cables having insulations of thermoplastic polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene or cross-linked rubber.

Last published in 1999, this document was developed by the Insulated Cable Engineers Association’s (ICEA) Power and Control Cable committee and NEMA as an American National Standard, and is for users and producers of insulated cable.

ANSI/NEMA WC 71 ICEA S-96-659-2014 may be downloaded for USD 206 or purchased in hard copy for USD 248 on the NEMA website.

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