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International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA Series)

IMSA 51-5(Loop Detector Cable)

Application and Description :

These cables are used in road pavements to detect vehicles for the purpose of changing signals or determining

amount of traffic flow.

Cable Construction:

IMSA 51-5 Loop Detector Cable

Conductor: Stranded bare copper per ASTM B-8

Insulation: PVC(15Mils)/Nylon(5Mils)

Sheath: PE or PVC loose Tube, black or orange

Temperature Rating:

60°C

Voltage Rating:

600 V

Cable Parameter :

AWG No.
of
Conductor		 Solid or
Stranded		 Insulation
Thickness		 Sheath
thickness		 Overall
Diameter		 Cable Weight
inches mm inches mm inches mm Lbs./
Kft		 Kg/Km
PE tube
14 1 19strand 0.02 0.51 0.030 0.76 0.18 4.57 22 33
12 1 19strand 0.02 0.51 0.030 0.76 0.2 5.08 29 43
PVC tube
14 1 19strand 0.02 0.51 0.030 0.76 0.18 4.57 30 45
12 1 19strand 0.02 0.51 0.030 0.76 0.2 5.08 36 54