Industrial Tray Cable | TC-ER Rated, Shielded & Unshielded

DWC stocks tray cable for industrial environments where reliability, chemical resistance, and code compliance are non-negotiable. From motor power runs and VFD connections on manufacturing floors to instrumentation wiring in refineries and process control cable in water treatment facilities, our TC-ER rated tray cable is engineered for the demands of industrial plant life. Available in VNTC (THHN/THWN-2), XLP (XHHW-2), and FR-EP (XHHW-2) insulation systems, in both shielded and unshielded configurations, with same-day shipping from seven distribution centers nationwide.

Industrial facilities demand cable that performs in harsh conditions and passes inspection the first time. DWC’s industrial tray cable products carry the TC-ER (Exposed Run) listing, which means they can transition from cable tray to motors, control panels, and instrumentation without conduit in industrial establishments per NEC Article 336. Every product is UL 1277 listed, rated for Class I Division 2 hazardous locations, and tested to the IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame standard. For projects that restrict PVC materials, our FR-EP tray cable provides the same installation flexibility with ethylene propylene rubber insulation and a CPE jacket.

DWC tray cables include shielded and unshielded configurations to meet the specific needs of your application. These cables come with a sunlight-resistant, solvent-resistant, and oil-resistant jacket for use in harsh industrial conditions. The PVC jacket provides flexibility when cable tray configurations require tight turns or for cables used in harnesses or automation requiring elasticity.

Utility tray cables are easy to install and facilitate an easier, more economical installation process due to their malleable characteristics that make cable pulls easier.

Benefits of Tray Cable in Industrial Applications:

High durability - Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, making them reliable for utility applications that require a high degree of durability.

Flexibility - Available in both shielded and unshielded configurations, making them a flexible solution for most utility applications that call for complex runs and repetitive movements.

Easy installation - No conduit necessary for installation, making the installation process more economical and efficient.

High electrical performance - Designed to meet the most stringent requirements for power and control applications, providing excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics.

Safety - Tested to meet strict safety requirements, ensuring that they are safe for use in utility applications.

DWC utility-grade tray cables are suitable for a variety of applications. They are manufactured to the highest quality standards to ensure reliability and durability. DWC uses only the highest-quality materials and conduct extensive testing to ensure that tray cables designed for utility environments meet or exceed industry standards.

If you need a reliable and durable solution for your utility power and control needs, DWC tray cables are the perfect choice. Browse our selection today and contact us if you have any questions or need assistance selecting the best cable for your needs.

FAQs

What is tray cable used for in industrial applications?

Tray cable is used in industrial facilities to carry power, control, and instrumentation signals between cable trays and utilization equipment such as motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control centers, and process instruments. It is the standard wiring method for manufacturing plants, refineries, chemical processing facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, food and beverage processing, and mining operations. TC-ER rated tray cable can be installed from cable tray to equipment without conduit in industrial establishments, which reduces installation cost compared to conduit-and-wire methods.

What insulation types are available for industrial tray cable?

DWC stocks industrial tray cable in three insulation systems. THHN/THWN-2 (marketed as VNTC) uses PVC insulation with a nylon jacket, rated 90°C dry and 75°C wet. This is the most common and cost-effective option for general industrial power and control applications. XLP/XHHW-2 uses cross-linked polyethylene insulation rated 90°C in both wet and dry locations, making it the preferred choice for environments with continuous moisture exposure. FR-EP/XHHW-2 uses ethylene propylene rubber insulation with a CPE jacket, also rated 90°C wet and dry, and is specified for projects that restrict PVC materials such as refineries and petrochemical plants.

Can industrial tray cable be used in hazardous locations?

Yes. DWC’s industrial tray cable is rated for Class I Division 2, Class II Division 2, and Class III Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Articles 501, 502, and 503. The cable must be terminated with fittings approved for the specific hazardous classification, and an equipment grounding conductor must be provided within the cable assembly. Standard tray cable (TC and TC-ER) is not permitted in Class I Division 1 locations. Division 1 areas require MC-HL cable or rigid conduit.

What is the temperature rating of industrial tray cable?

The temperature rating depends on the insulation system. DWC’s THHN/THWN-2 (VNTC) tray cable is rated 90°C in dry locations and 75°C in wet locations. XLP/XHHW-2 and FR-EP/XHHW-2 products are rated 90°C in both wet and dry conditions. These are continuous operating temperature ratings per UL 1277. For wet industrial environments where moisture contact is constant, the 90°C wet rating on XHHW-2 and FR-EP provides higher allowable ampacity than THWN-2’s 75°C wet rating.

What is the difference between shielded and unshielded tray cable?

Shielded tray cable includes an overall foil or braid shield that protects signal integrity from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). Shielded configurations are typically specified for instrumentation circuits, process control signals, and installations near variable frequency drives (VFDs) or other equipment that generates electrical noise. Unshielded tray cable is used for standard power and control circuits where EMI protection is not required. DWC stocks both shielded and unshielded tray cable across all three insulation systems.

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Industrial-Tray Cable | TC-ER Rated, Shielded & Unshielded

VNTC Shld 18 AWG – 16 AWG

Shielded tray TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from electrostatic noise and cross talk. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit, direct buried and is moisture resistant. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations. All of our tray cables are manufactured to meet current NEC guidelines and are verified by UL.

Conductor: Twisted Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/TFN

Shield: Overall Shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

Color Code for K1 parts: Black, White, Red

VNTC Shld 14 AWG – 10 AWG

Application: Shielded TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from eletrostatic noise and crosstalk. They can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Twisted Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN

Shield: Overall shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS 18 AWG – 16 AWG

Shielded TC-ER instrumentation cables are used in 600 volt applications for process and control signals. Shielding protects the signal from electrostatic noise and cross talk. They can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated sunlight resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Shield: Individually shielded pairs Overall shield

Jacket: Sunlight Resistant PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Method 9: Black and white pairs with printed numbers

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS – 14 AWG

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN-2

Shield: Individually shielded pairs Overall shield

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Method 9: Black and white pairs with printed numbers

VNTC – 18 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC – 16 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried. Rated for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: PVC/TFFN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNTC – 14 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays, conduit and direct buried and used as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations. UL listed.

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNTC - 12 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600 volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, trays,conduit and direct buried and used as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardouslocations. UL listed.

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNTC – 10 AWG

TC-ER cable (VNTC) is used in 600-volt applications for power and control signals. It can be installed in ducts, wire ways, trays, conduit, direct burial, or exposed runs between cable trays and utilization equipment as well as Joist Pull (JP) applications in accordance with NEC 336.10 (&).. These products are also wet/dry UL rated and suitable for use as round submersible pump cable. Rated UV resistant for Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations. UL listed.

Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper

Insulation: PVC/THHN/THWN

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code:Click here

VNTC Flat 18 AWG – 10 AWG

General purpose cable for use in primary power and feeder circuits in a broad range of commercial and industrial applications. Approved for installation indoors or outdoors aerially, in conduits, ducts, cable trays, or direct burial in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. May be used in NEC Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations. UL approved for use in continuous operation at 90°C in wet and dry locations, 105°C for short circuit conditions.

Conductor: Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8

Insulation: Flame-retardant PVC per UL Standard 83 for Type THHN or THWN wire

Jacket: Nylon/PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

VNGTC 8 AWG – 500 MCM

Application: General purpose cable for use in primary power and feeder circuits in a broad range of commercial and industrial applications. Approved for installation indoors or outdoors aerially, in conduits, ducts, cable trays, or direct burial in circuits not exceeding 600 volts. May be used in NEC Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations. UL approved for use in continuous operation at 90° in wet and dry locations, 105°C for short circuit conditions.

Conductors: Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8

Insulation: Flame-retardant PVC per UL Standard 83 for Type THHN or THWN wire

Insulation Jacket: Clear nylon per UL Standard 83 for Type THHN or THWN wire

Grounding Conductor: Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8 sized in accordance with UL Standard 1277

Jacket: Sunlight-resistant PVC per UL Standard 1277

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: ICEA Method 4 | Click here

Additional Standards: UL Type TC per Article 336 of the NEC | UL Type TC-ER Rated for Exposed Run

XLP Tray Cable

UL TYPE TC / TC-ER – 600V | XHHW / XHHW-2 Insulation – with Ground - PVC Jacket

DESCRIPTION: ER (Exposed Run), Sunlight resistance, Oil resistance-Ⅰ, Cold bend -25℃, Direct burial, Joist pulling, FT4/IEEE 1202

APPLICATION: TC,TC-ER cables are used in building wiring, feeder and internal secondary industrial distribution, and specially utilized for abrasive environment, grease, gasoline and other chemical contaminated ambient locations

CONDUCTORS: Solid or stranded bare copper per ASTM-B3, ASTM-B8 and ASTM-B787

INSULATION: Rated 90°C wet or dry to meet UL 44 for XHHW-2. Cross-linked polyethylene (XL). Heat and moisture-resistant. Flame retardant compound per UL 44 (QMTT2 PVC compound listed by UL).

GROUND CONDUCTOR: Insulated conductor or bare conductor.

JACKET: A flame retardant, sunlight-resistant black PVC jackets. The thickness of the Overall Jacket is in accordance with the UL1277 standard.

FLAME TEST: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

ADDITIONAL STANDARDS: ASTM B8 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft; ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire; ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70; UL 1581 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords; UL 2556 Wire and Cable Test Methods; UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables; UL 44 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables; UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members

XLPTC – 14 AWG

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. It can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLPTC – 12 AWG

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLPTC – 10 AWG

Conductor: Stranded bare copper

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

XLPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

Application: XLP/PVC tray cables with a non-insulated copper ground are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. XLP/PVC tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating. TC-ER rated.

Insulation: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

Jacket: PVC

Flame Test: IEEE 1202 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Code: Method 4 (M4) – A neutral or single-colored insulation compound is surface ink printed with conductor number to provide positive conductor identification through 21 conductors. The identification sequence is repeated for cables containing more than 21 conductors.

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FREP TC – 14 AWG

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commerical markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has a XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREP TC – 12 AWG

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

FREP TC – 10 AWG

Application: FR-EP (EPR or XLP/CPE) tray cables are used in power and control applications in the industrial and commercial markets where additional flame retardance is required. FR-EP tray cable can be direct buried or installed in cable trays. This versatile item can also be installed both indoors and outdoors. This product has an XHHW-2 rating and individual conductors are VW-1 rated.

Conductor: Stranded tinned copper

Insulation: EPR or XLP

Jacket: Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) | Gas/Oil Resistant

Flame Test: IEEE 1202/FT4 70,000 BTU/hour flame test

Color Code: Click here

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Industrial Tray Cable | TC-ER Rated, Shielded & Unshielded

Benefits of Tray Cable in Industrial Applications:

FAQs

What is tray cable used for in industrial applications?

What insulation types are available for industrial tray cable?

Can industrial tray cable be used in hazardous locations?

What is the temperature rating of industrial tray cable?

What is the difference between shielded and unshielded tray cable?

VNTC Shld 18 AWG – 16 AWG

VNTC Shld 18 AWG – 16 AWG

VNTC Shld 14 AWG – 10 AWG

VNTC Shld 14 AWG – 10 AWG

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS 18 AWG – 16 AWG

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS 18 AWG – 16 AWG

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS – 14 AWG

VNTC Multi-Pair SP/OS – 14 AWG

VNTC – 18 AWG

VNTC – 18 AWG

VNTC – 16 AWG

VNTC – 16 AWG

VNTC – 14 AWG

VNTC – 14 AWG

VNTC - 12 AWG

VNTC - 12 AWG

VNTC – 10 AWG

VNTC – 10 AWG

VNTC Flat 18 AWG – 10 AWG

VNTC Flat 18 AWG – 10 AWG

VNGTC 8 AWG – 500 MCM

VNGTC 8 AWG – 500 MCM

XLP Tray Cable

XLP Tray Cable

XLPTC – 14 AWG

XLPTC – 14 AWG

XLPTC – 12 AWG

XLPTC – 12 AWG

XLPTC – 10 AWG

XLPTC – 10 AWG

XLPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

XLPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

FREPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

FREPGTC 8 AWG – 750 MCM

FREP TC – 14 AWG

FREP TC – 14 AWG

FREP TC – 12 AWG

FREP TC – 12 AWG

FREP TC – 10 AWG

FREP TC – 10 AWG

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