SPEC 45309
4/C CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 AIA PVC Power Cable With 50% Ground. Silicone Free.
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Three Bare CU 50% Ground Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. 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
- 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} 4/C (XXX KCMIL) XXXmm2 CU 65 MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 3 X 1 AWG CU TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC XHHW-2 CT
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Diameter Over Armor | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 1/0 | 19 | 0.361 | 55 | 0.471 | 3 x 6 | 1.361 | 50 | 1.461 | 1411 | 1879 |
TBA | 2/0 | 19 | 0.405 | 55 | 0.515 | 3 x 6 | 1.568 | 60 | 1.688 | 1755 | 2310 |
TBA | 3/0 | 19 | 0.456 | 55 | 0.566 | 3 x 4 | 1.691 | 60 | 1.811 | 2245 | 2884 |
TBA | 4/0 | 19 | 0.512 | 55 | 0.622 | 3 x 4 | 1.827 | 60 | 1.947 | 2789 | 3489 |
TBA | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 2/0 | 1.986 | 60 | 2.106 | 3245 | 4053 |
TBA | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 3 x 2 | 2.236 | 60 | 2.356 | 4556 | 5482 |
952374 | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.919 | 3 x 1 | 2.504 | 75 | 2.654 | 7020 | 8269 |
TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.865 | 80 | 1.025 | 3 x 1/0 | 2.802 | 75 | 2.952 | 7723 | 9091 |
TBA | 750 | 61 | 0.968 | 80 | 1.128 | 3 x 2/0 | 3.051 | 85 | 3.221 | 9656 | 11224 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF). Ampacities have been adjusted for more than three current-carrying conductors based on Table 310.15(C) 1.
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°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 | |
TBA | 1/0 | 10.2 | 3379 | 0.102 | 0.122 | 0.044 | 100 | 120 | 136 |
TBA | 2/0 | 11.8 | 4259 | 0.081 | 0.097 | 0.043 | 116 | 140 | 156 |
TBA | 3/0 | 12.6 | 5369 | 0.064 | 0.078 | 0.042 | 132 | 160 | 180 |
TBA | 4/0 | 13.6 | 6771 | 0.051 | 0.062 | 0.041 | 156 | 184 | 208 |
TBA | 250 | 14.7 | 8000 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 172 | 204 | 232 |
TBA | 350 | 16.4 | 11200 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.04 | 208 | 248 | 280 |
952374 | 500 | 18.5 | 16000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 256 | 304 | 344 |
TBA | 600 | 20.6 | 19200 | 0.018 | 0.025 | 0.039 | 280 | 336 | 380 |
TBA | 750 | 22.5 | 24000 | 0.014 | 0.022 | 0.038 | 320 | 380 | 428 |
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF). Ampacities have been adjusted for more than three current-carrying conductors based on Table 310.15(C) 1.
Revision: 3.0.00M