SPEC: 45302

3/0-19 3/C CU XHHW-2 3X#8 CU GW ARMOR-X MC-HL 600V BLACK SOLONON JACKET

Southwire #: 58667499

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Application & Features

Southwire’s 600 Volt Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Cables with 3 ground wires suitable for VFD application.

Specifications

Cond. Size 3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG
Cond. Strands 19 19
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.456 1.16 inch cm
Inner Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) 55 1.40 mils mm
Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) 1.540 3.91 inch cm
Outer Layer Thickness (mils) (mm) 60 1.52 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 1.660 4.22 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 2427 3612 lbs/1000' kgs/km
Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) 4027 1826.61 lbs kg
Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) 11.6 29.46 inch cm

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
  2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
  4. Filler: Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
  5. Binder: Polypropylene tape
  6. Armor: ARMOR-X Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor
  7. Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Solonon® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TP) Jacket

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