Belden 29500 Multi-Conductor - 1000V UL Flexible Motor Supply Cable 16/4C TC XLPE/PVC VFD

This 16 AWG 3-conductor VFD motor supply tray cable (TC-ER, WTTC) features a 300% ground design with insulated and bare grounds plus a tinned copper ground/drain, making it a robust solution for variable frequency drive installations where superior grounding and noise control are critical.

Belden’s overall Beldfoil® + tinned copper braid shield combines 100% coverage with an 85% tinned copper braid, helping contain EMI and RFI while providing a low-impedance path to ground for improved VFD performance and reduced motor shaft voltage issues.

The Exposed Run (TC-ER) rating means this cable meets crush and impact requirements, so it can be installed outside of a cable tray without continuous mechanical protection, unlike standard tray cables that must be enclosed in conduit, raceway, or similar protective systems.

Applications

Designed for use as a flexible motor supply cable between VFDs and AC motors in industrial environments, including pump and fan drives, conveyors, and other process equipment. Suitable for cable tray and raceway installations, VFD and AC motor/drive systems, and Class I Division 2 hazardous locations when installed in accordance with applicable codes.

Construction

• 3 conductors, 16 AWG (26x30) tinned copper
• One 16 AWG (26x30) PVC-insulated ground, green/yellow stripe
• One 16 AWG (26x30) uninsulated tinned copper ground wire
• XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) insulated phase conductors, ICEA Chart M4 color code
• Overall tri-laminate Beldfoil® (Aluminum/Poly/Aluminum) tape shield, 100% coverage
• 16 AWG (26x30) tinned copper drain/ground wire in contact with shield
• Tinned copper braid shield, approximately 85% coverage
• Black PVC (polyvinyl chloride) outer jacket with ripcord
• Nominal overall diameter: 0.534 in (13.6 mm)

Standards and Compliance

• Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial
• Flammability / Fire Resistance: UL 1685 UL Loading, FT4, IEEE 1202 FT4
• NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, Type TC-ER, WTTC, UL Flexible Motor Supply Cable
• AWM Compliance: CSA AWM I/II A/B
• CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CIC, TC
• ICEA Compliance: S-95-658
• European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark; EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment); EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS II); EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
• APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
• Other Compliance: P-07-KA070003-MSHA

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