SPEC 45313

AL 600/1000V XLPE Insulation AIA PVC Jacket XHHW-2. CT Rated -Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four 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 1309 Marine Shipboard Cable
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • 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-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 4
  • 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 4/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}® AA8176 XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X X/0 AWG 3E AL TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90°C USA
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessGroundDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchmilNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    TBA8470.134451 x 80.754500.854162295
    TBA6470.169451 x 80.839500.939213364
    TBA1/04190.336551 x 41.291501.391609883
    TBA2/04190.376551 x 41.388501.4887271024
    TBA3/04190.422551 x 41.599601.7198771246
    TBA4/04190.474551 x 21.725601.84511191521
    6446562504220.52651 x 21.887652.01913181869
    6446523504350.615651 x 22.118652.25017842432
    6446495004350.735651 x 2/02.408802.57424033232
    TBA6004610.812801 x 12.664752.81429223795
    6409887504580.908801 x 1/02.896803.06234094356
    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°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    TBA846.03161.0721.2900.0340.0523236
    TBA646.65030.6740.8120.0290.0514044
    TBA1/049.720270.1680.2010.0190.04496108
    TBA2/0410.425550.1330.1600.0170.043108120
    TBA3/0412.032210.1050.1260.0150.042124140
    TBA4/0412.940620.0840.1000.0140.041144164
    644656250414.148000.0710.0860.0150.041164184
    644652350415.867200.0500.0620.0120.040200224
    644649500418.096000.0350.0440.0100.039248280
    TBA600419.7115200.0290.0370.0120.039272308
    640988750421.4144000.0240.0310.0110.038308348
    * Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    * Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

    Revision: 1.000.003

    Updated On: Jan. 24, 2024, 6:15 p.m. UTC