“Engineered for branches from overhead busways to stationary or semi-stationary industrial equipment, 12/3 Bus Drop Cable provides reliable, flexible 600V power distribution in factories, machine shops, and industrial manufacturing facilities. Built with three 12 AWG stranded annealed bare copper conductors and three 16 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: 12/3 Bus Drop Cable

• Integrated Grounding Protection: Features three 16 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: 12/3 Bus Drop Cable

• Conductor Size: 12 AWG

• Number of Conductors: 3 Conductors

• Conductor Stranding: 19 Strands

• Conductor Material: Annealed Bare Copper

• Grounding Wires: (3) 16 AWG Bare Copper Grounds

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

• Insulation Thickness: 0.030 inches (0.76 mm)

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

• Jacket Thickness: 0.045 inches (1.14 mm)

• Overall Diameter: 0.430 inches (10.92 mm)

• Approximate Net Weight: 160 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 12/3 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.