SPEC 81050
15kV AL 100% TRXLPE Full Neutral LLDPE Primary UD
Patented POWERGLIDE® MV CABLE (PATENT: www.patentsw.com)
Single Conductor, 175 Mils Tree Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene, 100% Insulation Level, Full Concentric Neutral, Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket. Silicone Free

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed Aluminum ASTM 1350 ¾ hard H16/H26; Conductor moisture block (optional)
- Conductor Shield:Conventional Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; Supersmooth conductor shield optional; A conductor tape is used for cable size larger than or equal to 1500 Kcmil
- Insulation:175 Mils Tree Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene 100% insulation level
- Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
- Concentric Neutral:Helically applied soft drawn bare copper full concentric neutral
- Overall Jacket:Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket with PowerGlide® Technology. Black with red extruded stripes
Applications and Features:
Southwire's 15kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, sunlight, 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. 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. (LLDPE) jacket made with PowerGlide® Technology and has a coefficient of friction COF of 0.2. Cable can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE HI-DRI(R) With POWERGLIDE(R) [CONDUCTOR SIZE] [AWG or KCMIL] AL 15000 VOLTS TRXLPE INSULATION 175 MILS -- (NESC) -- SOUTHWIRE {MMM} {YYYY} NON-CONDUCTING JACKET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Diameter Over Conductor | Diameter Over Insulation | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation Shield | Concentric Neutral | Neutral DC Resistance 25°C | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension* |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | Ω/1000ft | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | inch | lb | |
TBA | 2/0 (19) | 0.395 | 0.782 | 175 | 0.862 | 13x12 | 0.128 | 50 | 1.122 | 726 | 8.9 | 1064.8 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Charging Current | Dielectric Loss | Zero Sequence Impedance* | Positive Sequence Impedance* | Short Circuit Current @ 30 Cycle | Allowable Ampacity in Duct 90°C† | Allowable Ampacity Directly Buried 90°C‡ |
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AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | A/1000ft | W/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp |
2/0 (19) | 0.133 | 0.167 | 0.040 | 0.044 | 0.214 | 0.557 | 0.296+j0.054 | 0.170+j0.043 | 7560.0 | 180 | 225 |
* Calculations are based on three cables triplexed / concentric shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
† Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
† Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
Table 3 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Diameter Over Conductor | Diameter Over Insulation | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation Shield | Concentric Neutral | Neutral DC Resistance 25°C | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension* |
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AWG/Kcmil | mm | mm | mm | mm | No. x AWG | Ω/km | mm | mm | kg/km | mm | newton | |
TBA | 2/0 (19) | 10.03 | 19.86 | 4.44 | 21.89 | 13x12 | 0.42 | 1.27 | 28.50 | 1080 | 226.06 | 4738 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
Table 4 – Electrical and Engineering Data (Metric)
Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Charging Current | Dielectric Loss | Zero Sequence Impedance* | Positive Sequence Impedance* | Short Circuit Current @ 30 Cycle | Allowable Ampacity in Duct 90°C† | Allowable Ampacity Directly Buried 90°C‡ |
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AWG/Kcmil | Ω/km | Ω/km | MΩ*km | Ω/km | A/km | W/km | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp |
2/0 (19) | 0.4364 | 0.55 | 0.0122 | 0.1444 | 0.702 | 1.8274 | 0.296+j0.054 | 0.170+j0.043 | 7560.0 | 180 | 225 |
* Calculations are based on three cables triplexed / concentric shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
† Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
† Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
Revision: 3.0.00C