SPEC 46257
3/C AL 5kV 115 NLEPR 133% AIA PVC MV-105
Type MV-105 Three Conductor Aluminum, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Silicone Free

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; A conductor separator is used for cable size larger than or equal to 500 Kcmil
- Insulation:115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
- Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
- Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Filler:Wax paper filler
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 5KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated at -35°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502.Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} POWER CABLE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 3/C XX AWG COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 115 MILS NL-EPR 5KV 133%/8KV 100% INS LEVEL 25%TS GW 1 X XX AWG CU MV-105 OR MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. FOR DIRECT BURIAL {NESC}
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Diameter Over Conductor | Diameter Over Insulation | Diameter Over Insulation Shield | Ground | Jacket Thickness1 | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Max Pull Tension | Min Bending Radius |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | inch | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb | inch | |
TBA | 2 | 0.268 | 0.536 | 0.596 | 1 x 6 | 60 | 1.772 | 1305 | 1194 | 12.4 |
TBA | 1 | 0.298 | 0.566 | 0.626 | 1 x 6 | 60 | 1.837 | 1414 | 1506 | 12.8 |
TBA | 1/0 | 0.336 | 0.604 | 0.664 | 1 x 6 | 60 | 1.919 | 1553 | 1900 | 13.4 |
TBA | 2/0 | 0.376 | 0.644 | 0.704 | 1 x 4 | 60 | 2.005 | 1764 | 2395 | 14 |
TBA | 3/0 | 0.422 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 1 x 4 | 60 | 2.105 | 1958 | 3020 | 14.7 |
597780 | 4/0 | 0.474 | 0.743 | 0.803 | 1 x 4 | 60 | 2.238 | 2267 | 3808 | 15.6 |
TBA | 250 | 0.52 | 0.796 | 0.856 | 1 x 4 | 60 | 2.334 | 2423 | 4500 | 16.3 |
TBA | 350 | 0.615 | 0.891 | 0.951 | 1 x 3 | 75 | 2.569 | 3024 | 6300 | 17.9 |
TBA | 500 | 0.735 | 1.011 | 1.071 | 1 x 2 | 75 | 2.828 | 3770 | 9000 | 19.7 |
TBA | 750 | 0.908 | 1.194 | 1.254 | 1 x 1 | 90 | 3.253 | 5091 | 13500 | 22.7 |
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 | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Zero Sequence Impedance* | Positive Sequence Impedance* | Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles | Allowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C‡ |
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AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp |
2 | 0.267 | 0.336 | 0.0371 | 0.0408 | 0.694 + j0.552 | 0.336 + j0.041 | 1709 | 105/110 | 110/120 |
1 | 0.211 | 0.266 | 0.0344 | 0.0393 | 0.628 + j0.534 | 0.266 + j0.038 | 1795 | 120/130 | 125/140 |
1/0 | 0.168 | 0.211 | 0.0317 | 0.038 | 0.577 + j0.513 | 0.211 + j0.037 | 1904 | 140/150 | 145/160 |
2/0 | 0.133 | 0.167 | 0.0292 | 0.0367 | 0.536 + j0.492 | 0.167 + j0.035 | 2019 | 160/170 | 170/185 |
3/0 | 0.105 | 0.133 | 0.0268 | 0.0354 | 0.504 + j0.469 | 0.133 + j0.034 | 2151 | 180/195 | 195/215 |
4/0 | 0.084 | 0.105 | 0.0246 | 0.0343 | 0.477 + j0.444 | 0.105 + j0.033 | 2300 | 205/220 | 225/250 |
250 | 0.071 | 0.09 | 0.0235 | 0.0336 | 0.462 + j0.421 | 0.09 + j0.032 | 2455 | 230/245 | 250/280 |
350 | 0.05 | 0.065 | 0.0206 | 0.0321 | 0.435 + j0.383 | 0.065 + j0.031 | 2727 | 280/310 | 310/345 |
500 | 0.035 | 0.046 | 0.018 | 0.0307 | 0.41 + j0.341 | 0.046 + j0.029 | 3072 | 340/365 | 385/430 |
750 | 0.024 | 0.033 | 0.0158 | 0.0294 | 0.383 + j0.287 | 0.033 + j0.028 | 3597 | 425/460 | 495/550 |
* Calculations are based on 5 mil 25 % over lapping copper tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
† Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(84) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(72) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)
† Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(84) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(72) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)
Revision: 3.0.00C