Northern Cables TECK90 Solutions

July 17, 2026

Built for demanding industrial environments.

Copper Conductor

Northern Cables Inc.’s TECK90 is an interlocked armoured cable for use in petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and other industrial application environments. TECK90 can be used in open and concealed wiring, direct burial, and in hazardous locations.

The insulated conductors are made with cross-linked polyethylene and twisted with an uninsulated ground wire. The twisted core is covered with a PVC jacket, then covered with either interlocked aluminum or galvanized steel, and covered with a PVC jacket over the armour.

TECK90 is manufactured to CSA C22.2#131 and CSA C22.2 #174 to allow it to meet the certain CSA tests including; flame test FT4,-40C cold temperature impact test, low acid gas and sunlight resistance.

TECK90 is available in 600 and 1000-volt constructions from #14 to 500 kcmil in copper. Cables can be manufactured up to 50 conductors. Custom cables are available upon request including composites, vertical riser, and coloured jackets.

  • CSA C22.2 No. 131
  • FT4
  • -40 C to +90 C
  • HL
  • AG14
  • Sunlight Resistance
  • Direct Burial

Aluminum Conductor

TECK90 is available in 1000-volt constructions from #8 to 750 kcmil in 8000 series aluminum ACM conductor. Cables can be manufactured in single conductor up to 4 conductors. Custom cables are available upon request including composites, vertical riser, and coloured jackets.

  • CSA C22.2 No. 131
  • FT4
  • -40 C to +90 C
  • HL
  • AG14
  • Sunlight Resistance
  • Direct Burial

Explore Northern Cables’ complete range of Industrial TECK90 products, all manufactured in Canada and engineered for reliable performance across a variety of applications.

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