“Engineered for branches from overhead busways to stationary or semi-stationary industrial equipment, 8/3 Bus Drop Cable provides reliable, flexible 600V power distribution in factories, machine shops, and industrial manufacturing facilities. Built with three 8 AWG stranded annealed bare copper conductors and three 14 AWG bare copper grounding wires, this cable is insulated with 90C (194F) wet or dry PVC and jacketed in a heavy-duty, oil-resistant gray PVC outer jacket. It is UL listed for outdoor use, passes the VW-1 flame test, and is suitable for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations.”

Key Features & Benefits: 8/3 Bus Drop Cable

• Integrated Grounding Protection: Features three 14 AWG bare copper ground wires cabled into the assembly for reliable equipment grounding.

• Oil & Environmental Resistance: Specially formulated gray PVC outer jacket resists industrial oils, grease, lubricants, moisture, and outdoor weather exposure.

• Hazardous Location Approved: UL listed for outdoor use and suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations.

• 19-Strand Bare Copper Flexibility: Stranded annealed bare copper conductors ensure smooth handling and easy installation during overhead dropline drops.

Technical Specs: 8/3 Bus Drop Cable

• Conductor Size: 8 AWG

• Number of Conductors: 3 Conductors

• Conductor Stranding: 19 Strands

• Conductor Material: Annealed Bare Copper

• Grounding Wires: (3) 14 AWG Bare Copper Grounds

• Insulation Material: Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 90C (194F) Wet or Dry Rated

• Insulation Thickness: 0.045 inches (1.14 mm)

• Jacket Material: Gray Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 60C (140F) Oil Resistant

• Jacket Thickness: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)

• Overall Diameter: 0.630 inches (16.00 mm)

• Approximate Net Weight: 354 lbs per 1,000 ft

• Voltage Rating: 600 Volts

• Temperature Rating: -20C to 90C (Dry) / 60C (Oil)

• Color Code: Black, White, Red

• Compliance Standards: UL 509 (Bus Drop Cable), UL Oil Resistant, UL Outdoor Rated, UL VW-1 Flame Test, Class I Div 2, ICEA S-73-532, RoHS & REACH Compliant

Common 8/3 Bus Drop Cable Applications

• Overhead Busway Branch Drops: Connecting overhead industrial busway distribution systems to stationary machine tools, CNC equipment, and distribution panels.

• Factory Power Distribution: Overhead feeder lines in automotive assembly plants, machine shops, and manufacturing facilities.

• Industrial & Hazardous Locations: Approved for Class I, Division 2 environments and outdoor raceway/cable tray drops requiring oil and weather resistance.

All values are nominal and subject to correction.