SPEC 45301

CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket. XHHW-2

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

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  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

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 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:

  • 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 FT4 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
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 Btu/hr) and ICEA T-29-520 - (210,000 Btu/hr)
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 3/C (1 AWG) XX.Xmm2 CU XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X X AWG CU TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC XHHW-2 CT FT4
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessGroundDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    6069398370.141451 x 100.705500.805187404
    6069476370.177451 x 80.781500.881297547
    6069544370.225451 x 80.881500.981442736
    6718923370.252451 x 60.946501.046574888
    5604662370.282451 x 61.003501.1037031054
    55080113190.322551 x 61.141501.2518651260
    5604741/03190.361551 x 61.225501.32510691534
    5604822/03190.405551 x 61.320501.42013271841
    8903393/03190.456551 x 41.428501.52817002272
    3836794/03190.512551 x 41.549601.66921102779
    6013772503370.558651 x 41.696601.81624693240
    3836463503370.661651 x 32.019602.13934404442
    3806185003370.789651 x 22.295752.44548856144
    5822745003370.789651 x 4/02.295752.52753386634
    8903916003610.865801 x 4/02.526752.67662227573
    8904057503610.968801 x 12.746752.89672788933
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°CAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    606939835.63960.6520.8150.033405055
    606947636.26300.4110.5140.031556575
    606954436.910020.2580.3230.030708595
    671892338.110020.2050.2560.02985100115
    560466237.715930.1620.2030.02895115130
    550801138.720090.1290.1620.028110130145
    5604741/039.325340.1020.1280.028125150170
    5604822/039.931940.0810.1020.027145175195
    8903393/0310.740270.0640.0810.027165200225
    3836794/0311.750780.0510.0640.026195230260
    601377250312.760000.0430.0550.027215255290
    383646350315.084000.0310.0400.026260310350
    380618500317.1100000.0220.0290.025320380430
    582274500317.1100000.0220.0290.025320380430
    890391600318.7100000.0180.0240.026350420475
    890405750320.3100000.0140.0200.025400475535
    * 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: Sept. 28, 2023, 7:06 p.m. UTC