AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket XHHW-2. CT Rated -Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare AL Ground. Silicone Free.
Application & Features
Southwire’s 600 Volt Type MC power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Silicone Free.
Specifications
| Cond. Size | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) | Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) | Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) | Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) | Approx. OD (in) (cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) | Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) | |
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250 KCMIL
250 KCMIL
|
22
22
|
0.52
1.32
|
65
1.65
|
1.887
4.79
|
65
1.65
|
2.019
5.13
|
1869
2781
|
4800
2177.24
|
14.1
35.81
|
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350 KCMIL
350 KCMIL
|
35
35
|
0.615
1.56
|
65
1.65
|
2.118
5.38
|
65
1.65
|
2.250
5.72
|
2432
3619
|
6720
3048.14
|
15.8
40.13
|
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500 KCMIL
500 KCMIL
|
35
35
|
0.735
1.87
|
65
1.65
|
2.408
6.12
|
80
2.03
|
2.574
6.54
|
3232
4810
|
9600
4354.48
|
18.0
45.72
|
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750 KCMIL
750 KCMIL
|
58
58
|
0.908
2.31
|
80
2.03
|
2.896
7.36
|
80
2.03
|
3.062
7.78
|
4356
6482
|
14400
6531.72
|
21.4
54.36
|
* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
| Cond. Size | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | Capacitive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | |
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250 KCMIL
250 KCMIL
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0.071
0.11
|
0.086
0.13
|
0.015
0.02
|
0.041
0.06
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350 KCMIL
350 KCMIL
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0.050
0.07
|
0.062
0.09
|
0.012
0.02
|
0.040
0.06
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500 KCMIL
500 KCMIL
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0.035
0.05
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0.044
0.07
|
0.010
0.01
|
0.039
0.06
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750 KCMIL
750 KCMIL
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0.024
0.04
|
0.031
0.05
|
0.011
0.02
|
0.038
0.06
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* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
* Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Standards & References
- ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
- ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
- UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1309 Marine Shipboard Cable
- UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
- UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
- UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
- ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
- ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 4
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
Construction
- Conductor: Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor: Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Filler: Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder: Polypropylene tape
- Armor: Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
- Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket