US Smart Energy OEM: TC-ER Compliant 2AWG Power Cable Engineered
A US smart energy OEM needed a custom 2AWG power cable assembly that met mandatory TYPE TC-ER certification for home electrification while hitting tight diameter and flexibility targets.
Background
A smart energy OEM in the United States required a custom power cable assembly with strict safety certifications for home electrification applications.
The Challenge
The 2AWG 3-conductor cable faced diameter and flexibility issues, and an initial material substitution — flame-retardant tape for the inner jacket — was rejected by the customer. It failed to meet the mandatory TYPE TC-ER certification required for both inner and outer jackets.
Our Solution
We collaborated directly with the raw cable manufacturer to engineer a compliant inner- and outer-jacket material combination. The combination met the TYPE TC-ER standard while achieving the target diameter and flexibility specifications.
The Result
We delivered a compliant technical specification that satisfied the customer's mechanical engineering team. The approval kept the project on its trajectory toward high-volume production.