39 Mining 39 As mining cable applications have evolved, the process of specifying mining cables to meet these requirements has become more time consuming and complex. Today’s mine supervisors and engineers must be aware of not only the type of power distribution utilized but also the physical, environmental and electrical capabilities of each type of cable being specified. With this in mind, General Cable offers the most complete line of cables to serve the mining industry. This technical section is presented to aid in the selection of the appropriate mining cable that best suits the application for which it is used. For technical issues and questions, please contact your local General Cable distributor or our customer service department. Technical Information 4 Index Page Installation and Engineering Information 40-41 AWG-to-Metric Conversion Chart 41 Why and How Mining Cables Fail 4 2 -4 3 Part Number Index 44 - 46