SPEC 46862

3/C AL 35kV 420 NLEPR 133% ARMOR-X PVC MV-105

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Aluminum, 420 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded bare aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; A conductor separator is used for cable size larger than or equal to 500 Kcmil
  3. Insulation:420 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
  4. Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  7. Filler:Wax paper filler
  8. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  9. Armor:Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor (Armor-X)
  10. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 35KV ARMOR-X are armored cables 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, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} MASTER-DESIGN ARMOR-X {UL} MV-105 OR MC-HL 3/C SHIELDED XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 420 MILS NL-EPR 25%TS GW 1 X 1 AWG CU 90{D}C JKT DIR. BUR. FOR CT USE FT4 -40{D}C SUN. RES. 35KV 133% -- USA {NESC}
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationDiameter Over Insulation ShieldGroundJacket Thickness1Approx. ODApprox. WeightMax Pull TensionMin Bending Radius
    AWG/KcmilinchinchinchNo. x AWGmilinchlb/1000ftlbinch
    TBA1/00.3361.2141.2741 x 6903.474513190024.2
    TBA2/00.3761.2541.3141 x 4903.724871239526
    TBA3/00.4221.31.361 x 4903.725117302026
    5911544/00.4741.3531.4131 x 4903.715063380825.9
    TBA2500.521.4061.4661 x 4904.035848450028.2
    TBA3500.6151.5011.5611 x 3904.036481630028.2
    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. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzZero Sequence Impedance*Positive Sequence Impedance*Shield Short Circuit Current 6 CyclesAllowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    1/00.1680.2110.06750.05260.56 + j0.3060.211 + j0.0513654150/165170/185
    2/00.1330.1670.06340.05070.512 + j0.2940.167 + j0.0493769170/185190/215
    3/00.1050.1330.05920.04880.474 + j0.2820.133 + j0.0473901195/210220/245
    4/00.0840.1050.05530.0470.442 + j0.2680.105 + j0.0464050220/240255/285
    2500.0710.090.05260.04580.422 + j0.2560.09 + j0.0444205245/265280/315
    3500.050.0650.04730.04330.388 + j0.2360.066 + j0.0424477295/315345/385
    * 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)

    Revision: 3.0.00M