SPEC 45312
AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation 50% Ground AIA PVC Jacket. XHHW-2 Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Three Bare AL 50% Ground Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with. Silicone Free.

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:Three separate ground wires with a combined circular mil of 50% of the phase condutor. Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Filler:Paper filler or Polypropylene filler
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and 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 op- erating 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. The ground is sized to 50% of the phase conductor with three separate bare grounds one in each interstecie between condutors. Silicone Free.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} E96627 3/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X XXX KCMIL 3E AL TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Diameter Over Armor | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
2/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.376 | 55 | 0.486 | 3 x 6 | 1.271 | 50 | 1.371 | 589 | 905 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
2/0 | 3 | 9.5 | 2395 | 0.133 | 0.160 | 0.043 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.003
Updated On: Aug. 18, 2023, 2:40 p.m. UTC