SGX

Cross-Linked Battery Cable

Direct’s Type SGX is a versatile battery cable constructed with high-quality, cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO). The cable is most commonly used for interconnection between auto/vehicle battery terminals, starters, and grounds, but is also suitable for industrial applications. Type SGX is UL listed, meets SAE J1127 requirements, and is manufactured in the USA.

  • Rope-lay, bunch-stranded SAE intermediate or ASTM Class K copper
  • Wrapped paper separator
  • Jacketed with LSHF cross-linked XLPO compound
  • SAE J1127 Compliant
  • CMRT and Prop 65 Compliant

Specifications

Conductors
  • Rope-lay, bunch-stranded SAE intermediate or ASTM Class K copper
  • Bare (standard) or tinned (optional)
Separator
  • Wrapped paper separator
Voltage Rating
  • 60 V DC; 25 V AC
Insulation & Jacket
  • Jacketed with LSHF (low-smoke, halogen-free) cross-linked XLPO compound
Resistance Properties
  • Resistant to abrasion, battery acid, diesel fuel, engine coolant, engine oil, ethanol, extreme temperatures, flame propagation, gasoline, power-steering fluid, and transmission fluid
Temperature Range
  • -40°C (-40°F) to 125°C (257°F) Dry
Industry Approvals
  • UL Listed
  • Meets battery cable requirements per UL 558 and 583
  • UL 4127 (60 V DC; 25 V AC)
  • SAE J1127 Compliant
  • CMRT and Prop 65 Compliant
Available Lengths
  • Coils/Assemblies at 25’, 50’, and 100’
  • Reels at 250', 500’, 1,000’, and 2,500’
  • Custom lengths available upon request
Cable SizeStranding GaugeConductor
Stranding
Insulation Thickness (Nominal)Outside Diameter
(Nominal)
Cable Weight
(per 1,000')
Ampacity*
AWG or MCMininlbs
#6133.014.060.331110125 A
#4133.017.065.380163170 A
#2133.022.065.445250225 A
#1133.024.065.479302265 A
1/01,06630.065.508384305 A
2/01,33930.065.557476355 A
3/01,67730.078.636602410 A
4/02,10930.078.699748475 A
250 MCM2,52730.078.757895530 A
(*) Allowable ampacity values are based on ambient temperature of 30°C in open air.
Cable SizeStranding GaugeConductor
Stranding
Insulation Thickness (Nominal)Outside Diameter
(Nominal)
Cable Weight
(per 1,000')
Ampacity*
AWG or MCMmmmmkg
#6133.0141.528.4150125 A
#4133.0171.659.6574170 A
#2133.0221.6511.30113225 A
#1133.0241.6512.17137265 A
1/01,066301.6512.90174305 A
2/01,339301.6514.15216355 A
3/01,677301.9816.15273410 A
4/02,109301.9817.75339475 A
250 MCM2,527301.9819.23406530 A
(*) Allowable ampacity values are based on ambient temperature of 30°C in open air.
Jacket Colors
  • Black (Standard) Blue Green Red Yellow Orange
Marking Options
  • Quick Print®
  • Surface Print
  • Indent Print
  • Logo / Icons / Branding
  • Sequential Marking