SPEC 22230

CSA ACWU 90

600V Rating, 8000 Series ACM Aluminum Conductors, CSA Approved For Hazardous Locations, CSA -40°C Low Temperature Rating, CSA Sunlight Resistant, XLPE 90°C Insulation

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:8000 Series ACM Aluminum Conductors
  2. Insulation:Low Temperature Cross-linked Polyethylene Insulation (XLPE)
  3. Grounding Conductors:Bare Aluminum Bonding Wire in Multi-conductor Cables
  4. Inner Jacket:Oil Impregnated Kraft Paper Binder
  5. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armour (AIA)
  6. Overall Jacket:Black PVC (optional colours available)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s ACWU 90 cables are primarily intended for exposed and concealed wiring in dry or wet locations and where exposed to the weather. For use in ventilated, non-ventilated, ladder type cable trays and in all hazardous locations; direct earth burial; service entrance above or below ground.

Specifications:

  • CSA C22.2, No. 51 Armored Cables
  • CSA C22.2 No. 174 Cables in Hazardous Locations
  • CSA C22.2 No. 0-M91 General Requirements
  • CSA LTGG [-40°C] - as per C68.10 - for Cold Bend and Impact rating
  • CSA SUN RES - for Sunlight Resistant rating
  • CSA AG14 - Acid Gas Compliance
  • CSA AWM IB 105°C 600V. FT4-ST1
  • CSA Certified File Listing LL90458, CLASS 581801 - Armoured Cable
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQMTR} SOUTHWIRE {CSA} LL90458 X/C XX AWG AL ACM ACWU90 XLPE -40°C AG14 FT4 SUN. RES. 600V {YYYY}
    Table 1 – Physical and Electrical Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over Cond.Insul. ThicknessDiameter Over ArmorApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. WeightDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive RectanceMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity 75°CAllowable Ampacity 90°CJacket Color
    AWGNo.strandsinchmilinchinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmp
    5642072/03120.376551.3811.5486349760.1330.160.0437.7135150black
    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
    TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

    Revision: 1.000.004

    Updated On: Oct. 2, 2025, 1:11 a.m. UTC