SPEC45311 AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket XHHW-2. CT Rated -Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare AL Ground. Silicone Free.

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Application

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

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Ground (No. x AWG) Inner Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) Drain Wire Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Conduit Size (in) (cm)
646658
500 500
35 35
0.735 1.87
65 1.65
2.188 5.56
65 1.65
2.320 5.89
2720 4048
9000 4082.33
16.2 41.15
641478
750 750
58 58
0.908 2.31
80 2.03
2.624 6.66
80 2.03
2.790 7.09
3630 5402
13500 6123.49
19.5 49.53
Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) DC Resistance @ 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance @ 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (Mohms x 1000ft) (Mohms x km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Zero Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Positive Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles (amps) Direct Buried Ampacity @ 90C (amps) Direct Buried Ampacity @ 105C (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 105C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 105C (amps)
646658
500 500
0.035 0.05
0.044 0.07
0.01 0.01
0.039 0.06
641478
750 750
0.024 0.04
0.031 0.05
0.011 0.02
0.038 0.06

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 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • 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-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Insulation: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor: Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  4. Filler: Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
  5. Binder: Polypropylene tape
  6. Armor: Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
  7. Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

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