CIR® Passes the Same Crush & Impact Testing Required by UL2225 for Type MC-HL
AmerCable CIR is designed to replace older-technology cables like Type MC. CIR has been successfully used globally since 2002 for mission-critical equipment operating in harsh environments.
- Insulated with GEXOL® – AmerCable’s exclusive insulating compound provides superior flexibility, dielectric properties and field-proven performance in the harshest environments.
- Smaller bend radius (up to 40% smaller)
- Reduced tray fill (up to 35% less) compared to Type MC
- Gas & vapor tight – impervious to water and air
- Rated TC-ER-HL
Extreme Cold
Brittlepoint as per ASTM D 746-07 exceeds -65°C for Jacket and -75°C for Insulation
Smaller Bend Radius
Up to 40% smaller bend radius and reduced tray fill compared to Type MC
Lower Cost Glands
Up to 50% less than those for Type MC
“Two things contractors and engineers can’t stop raving about are the flexibility of the CIR cable and the easiness of prepping for terminations.” – Doug Miller
CIR® Offers Significant Advantages Over Type MC:
- Highly flexible – unlike Type MC, CIR is flexible for easier installation. The cable can also be reused during an upgrade or retrofit.
- Designed to operate in extremely cold environments
- Exceeds CSA cold bend/cold impact (-40°C/-35°C)
- Brittlepoint as per ASTM D 746-07 exceeds -65°C for the Jacket and -75°C for the Insulation.
- Insulated with GEXOL®
- Smaller bend radius (up to 40% smaller) and Reduced tray fill (up to 35% less) compared to Type MC
- Gas & vapor tight – impervious to water and air
- Considerably more flexible than Type MC
- Reduced installation time and overall costs
- Glands are up to 50% less than for Type MC
Is your operation land-based?
CIR®-2 is ideal for downstream/midstream facilities, well pads and land drilling operations where environmental conditions present unique challenges to a cable’s service life. CIR-2 is ideal for applications where you need a crush & impact rated cable but don’t want to deal with the complex requirements of Type MC installation. CIR-2 cables comply with UL 2225 requirements for hazardous location cables.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CIR®
When was CIR first introduced?
2002. It was designed as a flexible alternative for externally armored crush-resistant Type MC cables.
Does CIR meet the requirements for hazardous location cables required by UL 2225?
Yes. CIR passes the same stringent crush and impact testing required by UL 2225 for Type MC-HL
Is CIR GEXOL® insulated?
Yes. AmerCable’s exclusive insulating compound provides CIR cables with superior flexibility, dielectric properties and field proven performance in the harshest environments. Learn more about GEXOL here.
How does CIR’s bend radius compare to Type MC?
CIR has a smaller bend radius – up to 40% smaller compared to Type MC.
How does CIR’s tray fill compare to Type MC?
CIR has a reduced tray fill – up to 35% less compared to Type MC.
Is CIR UL listed as TC-ER-HL (E123629)?
Yes. CIR is suitable for Class 1, Div 1 and Zone 1 environments. It is also UL Listed as Type TC-ER – suitable for use in Class I, Div 2 and Zone 2 environments.
Can CIR be used in extremely cold environments?
Yes. CIR was designed for severe cold durability. It exceeds CSA cold bend / cold impact (-40°C / -35°F) and its brittlepoint, as per ASTM D 7646-07, exceeds -65°C for the jacket and -75°C for insulation.
Is CIR considered to be a flexible cable?
Yes. Unlike Type MC, CIR is flexible for easier handling and installation. The cable can also be reused during an upgrade or retrofit.
Is CIR gas and vapor tight?
Yes – it’s impervious to water and air.
What are the available constructions for CIR?
Power cable (3- & 4-conductor), control cable (multi-conductor), instrumentation cable (individually shielded pairs or triads) and VFD power cable.
Is CIR easier to prep and install compared to Type MC?
CIR® is the fastest, safest crush-proof cable to install. Metal clad cable installation requires a specially trained installer, an expensive box of tools and a multi-step procedure for jacket removal. With CIR, all you need is a knife. The jacket is easy to score and strip back.
How do gland costs for CIR compare to Type MC?
Glands for CIR cables are up to 50% less in cost.
Is CIR ABS approved?
Yes. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) (99-BT5905-X).
What are CIR's UL listings?
- UL Listed as TC-ER-HL – suitable for Class 1, Div 1 and Zone 1 environments
- UL Listed as Type TC-ER – suitable for use in Class I, Div 2 and Zone 2 environments
- UL Listed as Marine Shipboard Cable (E111461
What is CIR’s temperature rating?
90°C
Does CIR come standard with a flame-retardant jacket?
Yes – CIR’s jacket meets IEEE 1202
What do installers like about CIR?
What we hear most is they like that it is easier to handle due to its flexibility and that the jacket strips easily for cable terminations. They also like our short lead times and on-time delivery.
What are the main features of CIR’s jacket?
In addition to being crush and impact resistant per UL 2225, the jacket is flame retardant, oil, abrasion, chemical and sunlight resistant thermoset compound meeting UL 1309/ CSA 245 and IEEE 1580.
Why would I choose CIR over Type MC cable?
It’s flexible, so easy to handle and install, is GEXOL insulated for superior electrical properties and does not require specially trained installers. CIR also offer a lower total cost of installation. CIR can provide significant overall savings, as shown below:
Where is CIR manufactured?
At AmerCable’s manufacturing facility in El Dorado, Arkansas USA.
What is the difference between CIR® and CIR®-2?
CIR, introduced in 2002, was developed for installation on offshore oil & gas facility platforms and carries all required offshore certifications. CIR-2, introduced in 2018, is a modified construction for use in land-based operations where offshore certifications are not required. Click here to learn more about CIR-2 cables.
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