Specifications

PIP ELSWC07 EDITORIAL REVISION
Shielded Power Cable Specification (5 to 46 kV) February 2006
Page 6 of 7 Process Industry Practices
4.3 Shipping
4.3.1 Cable Reel Identification
4.3.1.1 Minimum reel identification and marking shall be in accordance with
NEMA WC 26.
4.3.1.2 Additional reel identification shall be provided as indicated on the
purchaser’s PIP ELSWC07D Data Sheet.
4.3.2 Test Lead
A minimum of 3 ft (0.91 m) of the inner end of the cable shall be left out of
the test hole to facilitate field testing on the reel.
Comment: Cable may be field-tested on the reel for acceptance.
4.3.3 Pulling Eyes
If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC07D Data Sheet, a factory-
installed pulling eye shall be provided.
4.3.4 Preparation for Shipment
4.3.4.1 Cable shall be placed on the reel type specified on the purchaser’s
PIP ELSWC07D Data Sheet to protect it from damage during
shipment. Each end shall be firmly secured to the reel.
4.3.4.2 Unless otherwise specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC07D Data
Sheet, each length of cable shall be shipped on a separate reel.
4.3.4.3 All cable ends shall be sealed with heat-shrinkable-type protective
caps.
4.3.4.4 Reel packaging and protective coverings shall be in accordance with
NEMA WC 26. If specified on the purchaser’s PIP ELSWC07D Data
Sheet, wood lagging shall be used.
4.4 Documentation
4.4.1 Documentation for Quotation
The following information shall be provided by the supplier with quotations:
a. Standard and maximum reel lengths
b. Overall diameter of complete cable assembly
c. Cable weight
d. Individual conductor diameter
e. Minimum bending radius
f. Maximum conductor continuous operating temperature
g. Cable short-circuit withstand capacity presented in graphical form or by
formula
h. Maximum pulling tension and sidewall loading for each conductor or
cable assembly