SPEC 87007
EPEC 80 (Schedule 80)
Construction:
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Applications and Features:
Designed to house and protect wire and cable products in various underground applications for commercial constructions, EV infrastructure expansions, Utility grid-hardening efforts, airports, mass transit, renewables, petrochemical, agriculture, and data centers. May be installed directly buried or encased in concrete as permitted by The National Electrical Code® Article 353. For above ground applications, HDPE conduit must be encased in a minimum of 2 inches of concrete.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG} FEET (LOGO) SOUTHWIRE CONDUIT (UL) HDPE X" SCH80 NEMA TC 7 / ASTM F2160 {MMM/DD/YYYY} {MACH/SHFT/OP}
Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
Duct Nominal Size | Duct Nominal Outside Dia. | Duct Min. Wall Thickness | Duct Nominal Inside Dia. | Duct Min. Bending Radius | Duct Max. Pull Tension | Duct Color | Approx. Cable and Duct Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
inch | inch | inch | inch | inch | lb | lb/1000ft | |
3.00 | 3.500 | 0.300 | 3.786 | 39 | 6420 | Optional | 1325 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Cell Classification for HDPE Conduit
Property | Test Method | Value |
---|---|---|
Density | D4883 | 0.953 g/cc |
Melt Index | D1238 | 0.25 g/10 min |
Flexural Modulus | D790 | 168,000 psi |
Tensile Strength | D638 | 3900 yield @ 2 in/min |
SP-NCLS ESCR | F2136 | >1000 hrs |
Hydrostatic Design Basis | D2837 | N/A |
Revision: 1.000.017
Updated On: July 3, 2024, 10:14 p.m. UTC