Products > Sustainability > Products Supporting Sustainability Objectives > SPEC46302
...Canada
SPEC 46302

CU Compressed 15kV NLEPR Insulation 133% IL Black SIM-PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 220 Mil No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) Lead-Free EAM 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, SIMpull Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA

...
Download PDF Download Excel Table
CableTech......

Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 (tinned copper optional per ASTM B33)
  2. Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  3. Insulation:15kV, 133% insulation level, 220 mil No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) / No-Lead Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM)
  4. Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Overall Jacket:SIMpull® Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 15kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial when installed with a grounding conductor in close proximity that conforms to NEC section 311.36 and 250.4(A)(5), aerially 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 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated at -25°C for cold bend and cold impact and marked with "LTGG" when CSA listed. PVC jacket is made with SIM technology and has a coefficient of friction COF of 0.2. Cable can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lb/ft maximum sidewall pressure. These cables feature sunlight and moisture resistance, exceptional corona resistance, resistance to most chemicals, oils and acids and are flame retardant. Cable Tray CT rated 1/0 AWG and larger.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC-ER (1/0 AWG and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 / UL 2556 Cable Test Methods
  • CSA C68.10 Shielded Power Cables for Commercial and Industrial Applications - 5 to 46 KV
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-97-682 Standard for Shielded Utility Cable Rated for 5 - 46kV
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV (Qualification Test Requirements)
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661

    • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE SIMpull{R} POWER CABLE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} XXX KCMIL CU 220 MILS NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS MV-105 FOR CT USE SUN RES {NESC} -- {CSA} XXX KCMIL CU X.XXmm (220 mils) NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS MV68.10 SR 105{D}C FT4 -25{D}C LTDD -- PAT www.patentSW.com -- RoHS
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationDiameter Over Insulation ShieldJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightApprox. WeightMax Pull TensionMin Bending RadiusConduit Size
    AWG/KcmilNo. of Strandsinchinchinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftlbinchinch
    953638◊270.2830.7610.821801.001276648530122.5
    9551041190.3220.80.86801.0433372666912.52.5
    955989◊1/0190.3620.840.9801.08403820844132.5
    955997◊2/0190.4050.8840.944801.124492934106413.53
    9560033/0190.4560.9340.994801.1746031074134214.13
    956011◊4/0190.5120.991.05801.237441247169214.83
    956029◊250370.5581.0441.104801.2848661403200015.43.5
    956037◊350370.6611.1471.207801.38711831780280016.63.5
    956045◊500370.7891.2521.312801.49216542313400017.94
    139631**500370.7891.2751.335801.51516562328400018.24
    643755◊600610.8661.3361.396801.57619702682480018.94
    956052◊750610.9681.4641.5241101.76424433329600021.24.5
    956060◊1000611.1171.6131.6731101.913322642098000235
    5818861250911.251.781.841102.084011511510000255.5
    5674431500911.371.931.991102.23479560141200026.86
    55081120001271.5832.1432.2031102.443635677241600029.36.5
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Conduit size based on 3 phase 40% fill-factor without ground
    ** Tinned Copper
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzZero Sequence ImpedancePositive Sequence ImpedanceShield Short Circuit Current 6 CyclesAllowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    20.1620.2210.0450.0510.581+j0.4620.222+j0.0572575150/160165/185
    10.1280.1750.0420.0490.536+j0.4440.176+j0.0542696170/185185/210
    1/00.1020.1390.0390.0470.500+j0.4270.140+j0.0522820195/210215/240
    2/00.0820.1120.0360.0450.473+j0.4090.113+j0.0512956220/235245/275
    3/00.0640.0870.0330.0430.447+j0.3910.088+j0.0493111250/270285/315
    4/00.0510.070.0310.0420.428+j0.3710.071+j0.0473284285/305325/360
    2500.0430.0590.0290.0410.415+j0.3530.060+j0.0463452310/335360/400
    3500.0310.0430.0250.0390.393+j0.3230.044+j0.0443771375/400435/490
    5000.0210.030.0210.0360.373+j0.2940.031+j0.0424096450/485535/600
    5000.0220.0320.0220.0370.374+j0.2890.033+j0.0424167450/485535/600
    6000.0180.0260.0190.0350.363+j0.2740.027+j0.0404356488/525589/658
    7500.0140.0210.0190.0350.347+j0.2480.022+j0.0414753545/585670/745
    10000.0110.0180.0170.0340.332+j0.2210.019+j0.0395215615/660770/860
    12500.0080.0140.0160.0330.315+j0.1960.015+j0.0395732685/735870/975
    15000.0070.0140.0160.0330.303+j0.1770.015+j0.0386197780/8351005/1120
    20000.0050.0130.0140.0320.286+j0.1540.015+j0.0376857895/9601170/1320
    * NEC ampacities are based on:
    * For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(11) Detail 1.
    * For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(3).
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
    * Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft, Spacing: one diameter spacing center-to-center..
    * Capacitive Reactance is between Phase-to-Shield.

    Revision: 1.000.019

    Updated On: Jan. 5, 2026, 2:33 a.m. UTC