TAP Wire

Scope:

TAP wire connects primary phase conductors to equipment bushings. It is used as a spacer cable, tree wire, weatherproof wire, and for bare wire distribution lines rated at 5kV.

Applicable Standards and Tests:

• ASTM B-1, B-3, B-8, AND B-174
• CSA C22.2 NO. 271-11

Construction:

Conductors:

Single conductors are available in solid or stranded and annealed or hardened uncoated copper.

Insulation:

Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied XLPE (crosslinked polyethylene).

All black insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant.” All colored insulation is rated “Sunlight Resistant” in sizes #6 AWG and larger and optional in sizes #8 AWG and smaller.

Identification and Packaging:

Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable) and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2500 feet.

Value Add Service:

• CUSTOM LENGTHS AND PUT-UPS
• 12 AVAILABLE COLORS
• WIRE PARALLELING AND CABLING
• WIRE STRIPING
• CUSTOM PRINT LEGENDS AND LABELS