SPEC 45311

AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket. XHHW-2

Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare AL Ground. Silicone Free.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  4. Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
  5. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  6. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
  7. 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:

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 3 (1-BLACK, 2-RED, 3-BLUE)
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE {UL} E96627 3/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X X AWG 3E AL TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessDiameter Over InsulationGroundDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilinchNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    TBA8370.134450.2241 x 80.705500.805138268
    TBA6370.169450.2591 x 80.781500.881178328
    TBA4370.212450.3021 x 60.874500.974246422
    TBA2370.268450.3581 x 60.995501.095336546
    TBA13190.298550.4081 x 41.103501.203416676
    TBA1/03190.336550.4461 x 41.185501.285491777
    TBA2/03190.376550.4861 x 41.271501.371582897
    TBA3/03190.422550.5321 x 41.371501.4716981047
    TBA4/03190.474550.5841 x 21.583601.7038621298
    TBA2503370.520650.6501 x 21.726601.84610261543
    TBA3003370.569650.6991 x 21.831601.95111871750
    6716583503350.615650.7451 x 21.929652.06113561965
    5610535003350.735650.8651 x 12.188652.32018442592
    TBA6003610.812800.9721 x 12.421752.57121663140
    6414787503580.908801.0681 x 1/02.624802.79026503613
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°CAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    TBA835.62971.0721.2900.052354045
    TBA636.14720.6740.8120.051405055
    TBA436.87510.4240.5100.048556575
    TBA237.611940.2670.3210.0457590100
    TBA138.415060.2110.2540.04685100115
    TBA1/038.919000.1680.2010.044100120135
    TBA2/039.523950.1330.1600.043115135150
    TBA3/0310.230200.1050.1260.042130155175
    TBA4/0311.938080.0840.1000.041150180205
    TBA250312.945000.0710.0860.041170205230
    TBA300313.654000.0590.0710.041195230260
    671658350314.463000.0500.0620.040210250280
    561053500316.290000.0350.0440.039260310350
    TBA600317.9100000.0290.0370.039285340385
    641478750319.5100000.0240.0310.038320385435
    * Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.

    Revision: 1.000.002

    Updated On: Aug. 18, 2023, 2:40 p.m. UTC