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.

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 {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 Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | 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 | 3 | 7 | 0.134 | 45 | 0.224 | 1 x 8 | 0.705 | 50 | 0.805 | 138 | 268 |
TBA | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0.169 | 45 | 0.259 | 1 x 8 | 0.781 | 50 | 0.881 | 178 | 328 |
TBA | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.212 | 45 | 0.302 | 1 x 6 | 0.874 | 50 | 0.974 | 246 | 422 |
TBA | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0.268 | 45 | 0.358 | 1 x 6 | 0.995 | 50 | 1.095 | 336 | 546 |
TBA | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0.298 | 55 | 0.408 | 1 x 4 | 1.103 | 50 | 1.203 | 416 | 676 |
TBA | 1/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.336 | 55 | 0.446 | 1 x 4 | 1.185 | 50 | 1.285 | 491 | 777 |
TBA | 2/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.376 | 55 | 0.486 | 1 x 4 | 1.271 | 50 | 1.371 | 582 | 897 |
TBA | 3/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.422 | 55 | 0.532 | 1 x 4 | 1.371 | 50 | 1.471 | 698 | 1047 |
TBA | 4/0 | 3 | 19 | 0.474 | 55 | 0.584 | 1 x 2 | 1.583 | 60 | 1.703 | 862 | 1298 |
TBA | 250 | 3 | 37 | 0.520 | 65 | 0.650 | 1 x 2 | 1.726 | 60 | 1.846 | 1026 | 1543 |
TBA | 300 | 3 | 37 | 0.569 | 65 | 0.699 | 1 x 2 | 1.831 | 60 | 1.951 | 1187 | 1750 |
671658 | 350 | 3 | 35 | 0.615 | 65 | 0.745 | 1 x 2 | 1.929 | 65 | 2.061 | 1356 | 1965 |
561053 | 500 | 3 | 35 | 0.735 | 65 | 0.865 | 1 x 1 | 2.188 | 65 | 2.320 | 1844 | 2592 |
TBA | 600 | 3 | 61 | 0.812 | 80 | 0.972 | 1 x 1 | 2.421 | 75 | 2.571 | 2166 | 3140 |
641478 | 750 | 3 | 58 | 0.908 | 80 | 1.068 | 1 x 1/0 | 2.624 | 80 | 2.790 | 2650 | 3613 |
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 Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | ||
TBA | 8 | 3 | 5.6 | 297 | 1.072 | 1.290 | 0.052 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
TBA | 6 | 3 | 6.1 | 472 | 0.674 | 0.812 | 0.051 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
TBA | 4 | 3 | 6.8 | 751 | 0.424 | 0.510 | 0.048 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
TBA | 2 | 3 | 7.6 | 1194 | 0.267 | 0.321 | 0.045 | 75 | 90 | 100 |
TBA | 1 | 3 | 8.4 | 1506 | 0.211 | 0.254 | 0.046 | 85 | 100 | 115 |
TBA | 1/0 | 3 | 8.9 | 1900 | 0.168 | 0.201 | 0.044 | 100 | 120 | 135 |
TBA | 2/0 | 3 | 9.5 | 2395 | 0.133 | 0.160 | 0.043 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
TBA | 3/0 | 3 | 10.2 | 3020 | 0.105 | 0.126 | 0.042 | 130 | 155 | 175 |
TBA | 4/0 | 3 | 11.9 | 3808 | 0.084 | 0.100 | 0.041 | 150 | 180 | 205 |
TBA | 250 | 3 | 12.9 | 4500 | 0.071 | 0.086 | 0.041 | 170 | 205 | 230 |
TBA | 300 | 3 | 13.6 | 5400 | 0.059 | 0.071 | 0.041 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
671658 | 350 | 3 | 14.4 | 6300 | 0.050 | 0.062 | 0.040 | 210 | 250 | 280 |
561053 | 500 | 3 | 16.2 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
TBA | 600 | 3 | 17.9 | 10000 | 0.029 | 0.037 | 0.039 | 285 | 340 | 385 |
641478 | 750 | 3 | 19.5 | 10000 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.038 | 320 | 385 | 435 |
* 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