Belden 29502F 010, UL High Flex VFD Cable 3C 12 AWG 1000V TPE, Black Jacket

Belden 29502F 010 is a UL-rated, extra flexible VFD cable for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and AC motor/drive systems. It features 3 x 12 AWG TC - Tinned Copper conductors plus a 1 x 12 AWG TC - Tinned Copper ground, with XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) insulation and a black TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer jacket. For noise control and VFD performance, it includes an Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(85%) Shield w/12AWG TC Drain. Electrical and environmental suitability includes 600/1000V, UL temperature 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet, and Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial.

Belden 29502F 010 Key Features

• The extra flexible VFD cable construction supports continuous motion, abrasion exposure, and hard-to-reach installations.
• Includes 3 x 12 AWG TC - Tinned Copper conductors plus a 1 x 12 AWG, 7x24x34, TC - Tinned Copper ground (Earth/ground wires: Yes).
• Uses XLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Thermoset) conductor insulation with black and numbered conductor color code.
• Features a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulated ground with Green/Yellow Stripe ground color code.
• Provides shielding with an Overall Beldfoil®+Tinned Copper Braid(85%) Shield w/12AWG TC Drain.
• Finished with a black TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomer jacket; Ripcord: Yes; Armor: No; Composite: No.
• Voltage Rating: 600/1000V; UL temperature: 90°C Dry, 90°C Wet.
• Environmental suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance, Burial.

Belden 29502F 010 Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number Of Conductors	3
Conductor Size	12 AWG
Conductor Stranding	7x24x34
Conductor Insulation Thickness (nom.)	0.046 in (1.2 mm)
Ground Insulation Thickness (nom.)	0.046 in (1.2 mm)
Tape Shield Material	Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)
Tape Coverage	100%
Braid Shield Material	Tinned Copper (TC)
Braid Coverage	85%
Jacket Thickness (nom.)	0.073 in (1.9 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (nom.)	0.661 in (16.8 mm)
Bulk Cable Weight	280 lbs/1000ft (420 kg/km)

Electrical Ratings & Performance

UL Voltage Rating	1000 V (TC, WTTC, UL Flexible Motor Supply Cable), 600 V (C(UL) CIC TC)
Nom. Conductor DCR	1.546 Ohm/1000ft (5.072 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Cond	29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Shield	53 pF/ft (170 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	53 pF/ft (170 pF/m)
Nom. characteristic impedence	63 Ohm
Nom. inductance	0.197 μH/ft (0.646 μH/m)
Nom. velocity of prop.	55%
Max. current	30 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC (per NEC)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	-40°C To +90°C
Bend Radius (stationary min.)	3.3 in (84 mm)
Bend Radius (installation min.)	5.0 in (130 mm)
Bend Radius (flexing min.)	5.0 in
Max. pull tension	458 lbs (208 kg)

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 336, TC-ER, WTTC, RHW-2, UL Flexible Motor Supply Cable
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CIC, TC
ICEA compliance	S-95-658
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1685 UL Loading, FT4, 1202, 383 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 BTU)
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Sustainability	CA Prop 65

Additional Product Notes

Additional Product Note	300% Ground Extra Flexible VFD
Additional Product Note	600/1000V TC-ER 90C Dry/Wet 1000V Flexible Motor Supply Cable 1000V WTTC 600V CIC TC SUN RES OIL RES II DIR BUR

Belden 29502F 010 Applications

• Designed for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) where reliable power delivery is needed in drive-controlled equipment.
• Supports AC motor and drive systems that require a VFD-focused cable construction.
• Performs in environments with high flex, motion, and abrasion where extra flexibility is beneficial during operation.
• Installs well in hard to reach areas where routing and handling can be challenging.

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