Nelson Russell
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NEC Article 300.34 defines conductor bending radius for conductors over 600 volts. Does the NEC provide a similar definition for conductors under 600 volts?
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Conductor Bending Radius
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buck33k
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I don't know if there is anything as specific as the article you mentioned. I know that several articles refer to table 312.6(A) and art 430 has a reference. Its also probably considered when sizing junction and pull boxes.
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nakulak said:312.6, or the section of 300 for the particular wiring method, and any requirements the manufacturer requires for max bending radius
There are no NEC bending radius requirements for conductors under 600V, though there are "enclosure" sizing requirements.
312.6(A) deals with the width of cabinets and cutout boxes.
312.6(B) deals with wiring space at terminals.
314.5 recognizes that it is possible to have conduit bodies with short radii.
314.28 deals with sizing pull boxes bassed on the raceway dimensions not conductor properties.
430.10 again deals with space at terminals.
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