SPEC 45313
AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket. XHHW-2 Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare AL Ground. 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:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses 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 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:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} E96627 4/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X X/0 AWG 3E AL TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA
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 | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
| TBA | 8 | 7 | 0.134 | 45 | 0.224 | 1 x 8 | 0.764 | 50 | 0.864 | 163 | 295 |
| TBA | 6 | 7 | 0.169 | 45 | 0.259 | 1 x 8 | 0.848 | 50 | 0.948 | 214 | 365 |
| TBA | 1/0 | 19 | 0.336 | 55 | 0.446 | 1 x 4 | 1.301 | 50 | 1.401 | 610 | 883 |
| TBA | 2/0 | 19 | 0.376 | 55 | 0.486 | 1 x 4 | 1.398 | 50 | 1.498 | 728 | 1026 |
| TBA | 3/0 | 19 | 0.422 | 55 | 0.532 | 1 x 4 | 1.609 | 60 | 1.729 | 878 | 1247 |
| TBA | 4/0 | 19 | 0.474 | 55 | 0.584 | 1 x 2 | 1.735 | 60 | 1.855 | 1120 | 1523 |
| 644656 | 250 | 22 | 0.520 | 65 | 0.650 | 1 x 2 | 1.887 | 65 | 2.019 | 1318 | 1859 |
| 644652 | 350 | 35 | 0.615 | 65 | 0.745 | 1 x 2 | 2.118 | 65 | 2.250 | 1784 | 2421 |
| 644649 | 500 | 35 | 0.735 | 65 | 0.865 | 1 x 2/0 | 2.408 | 80 | 2.574 | 2403 | 3216 |
| TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.812 | 80 | 0.972 | 1 x 1 | 2.674 | 75 | 2.824 | 2782 | 3656 |
| 640988 | 750 | 58 | 0.908 | 80 | 1.068 | 1 x 1/0 | 2.896 | 80 | 3.062 | 3409 | 4356 |
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† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| TBA | 8 | 6.0 | 396 | 1.072 | 1.290 | 0.052 | 28 | 32 | 36 |
| TBA | 6 | 6.6 | 629 | 0.674 | 0.812 | 0.051 | 32 | 40 | 44 |
| TBA | 1/0 | 9.8 | 2534 | 0.168 | 0.201 | 0.044 | 80 | 96 | 108 |
| TBA | 2/0 | 10.4 | 3194 | 0.133 | 0.160 | 0.043 | 92 | 108 | 120 |
| TBA | 3/0 | 12.1 | 4027 | 0.105 | 0.126 | 0.042 | 104 | 124 | 140 |
| TBA | 4/0 | 12.9 | 5078 | 0.084 | 0.100 | 0.041 | 120 | 144 | 164 |
| 644656 | 250 | 14.1 | 6000 | 0.071 | 0.086 | 0.041 | 136 | 164 | 184 |
| 644652 | 350 | 15.7 | 8400 | 0.050 | 0.062 | 0.040 | 168 | 200 | 224 |
| 644649 | 500 | 18.0 | 12000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 208 | 248 | 280 |
| TBA | 600 | 19.7 | 14400 | 0.029 | 0.037 | 0.039 | 228 | 272 | 308 |
| 640988 | 750 | 21.4 | 18000 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.038 | 256 | 308 | 348 |
† 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: 3.0.00C
