SPEC 45304
CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation GSIA PVC Jacket XHHW-2. CT Rated -Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Galvanized Steel Interlocked Armor (GSIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground. Silicone Free.
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Galvanized Steel Interlocked Armor (GSIA)
- 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:
SOUTHWIRE EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] CU XHHW-2 XLPE/PVC GSIA 600V Type MC For CT USE SUN. RES. For DIRECT BURIAL FT4 YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Diameter Over Armor | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
8 | 3 | 7 | 0.141 | 45 | 1 x 10 | 0.711 | 50 | 0.811 | 186 | 559 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Capacitive Reactance @ 60Hz | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ*1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
8 | 3 | 5.7 | 396 | 0.653 | 0.786 | 0.033 | 0.052 | 50 | 55 |
* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.005
Updated On: July 3, 2024, 9:53 p.m. UTC