SPEC 45304
CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation GSIA PVC Jacket. XHHW-2
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Galvanized Steel Interlocked Armor (GSIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground. Silicone Free.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Galvanized Steel Interlocked Armor (GSIA)
- 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:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] CU XHHW-2 XLPE/PVC GSIA 600V Type MC For CT USE SUN. RES. For DIRECT BURIAL FT4 YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]
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 | Copper Weight | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | ||
8 | 3 | 7 | 0.141 | 45 | 0.231 | 1 x 10 | 0.720 | 50 | 0.820 | 186 | 248 | 567 |
1 | 3 | 19 | 0.322 | 55 | 0.432 | 1 x 6 | 1.155 | 50 | 1.255 | 863 | 459 | 1596 |
1/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.361 | 55 | 0.471 | 1 x 6 | 1.239 | 50 | 1.339 | 1067 | 500 | 1869 |
3/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.456 | 55 | 0.566 | 1 x 4 | 1.444 | 50 | 1.544 | 1698 | 600 | 2673 |
250 | 3 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 4 | 1.708 | 60 | 1.828 | 2466 | 835 | 3837 |
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
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 | |
8 | 3 | 5.7 | 396 | 0.653 | 0.786 | 0.052 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
1 | 3 | 8.7 | 2008 | 0.128 | 0.154 | 0.046 | 110 | 130 | 145 |
1/0 | 3 | 9.3 | 2534 | 0.102 | 0.122 | 0.044 | 125 | 150 | 170 |
3/0 | 3 | 10.8 | 4027 | 0.064 | 0.078 | 0.042 | 165 | 200 | 225 |
250 | 3 | 12.7 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 215 | 255 | 290 |
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: Aug. 18, 2023, 2:40 p.m. UTC