Southwire’s medium voltage non-shielded jumper and switchgear cable is a flexible power cable that is intended for use in substations installed on insulators and inside switchgear isolated from ground and where a non-shielded flexible cable is desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C. See Table 2 for installation guidelines. This cable is rated up to 40KV and is not UL listed.
Cond. Size | 500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL | |
Conductor Number | 1.0 1.0 | |
Cond. Strands | 1221 1221 | |
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) | 0.858 2.18 | inch cm |
Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) | 230 5.84 | mils mm |
Approx. OD (in) (cm) | 1.350 3.43 | inch cm |
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 1970 2932 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
† Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.