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Central Office (CO) facilities and most remote huts in
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GR-347 & GR-347, consist of a stranded copper conductor used in AC/DC circuits up to 600 V that are insulated with non-halogen, limited smoke, polyolefin materials that are heat-resistant, moisture-resistant, and flame-retardant. These cables are provided as either Class B (standard) or Class I
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Class B Cables — Class B type or standard power cables have a central copper conductor meeting the Class B definitions of standards document ASTM B8. The Class B conductor is constructed from a series of individual copper strands wound together in one or more helically wound layers. The individual
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Telecommunications power cable is intended for use in AC/DC distribution circuits, wireways, racks, and conduits installed in telecommunications
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Quality Management System (QMS) consistent with the latest issue of standards documents
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or an equivalent alternate quality system satisfactory to the purchaser. Quality and reliability requirements are of two types: Product and
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