SPEC 46257

AL Compact 5/8kV NLEPR Insulation 133/100% IL AIA PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Aluminum, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; A conductor separator is used for cable size larger than or equal to 500 Kcmil
  3. Insulation:115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
  4. Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  7. Filler:Wax paper filler
  8. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  9. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
  10. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 5KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, 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 -35°C for cold bend when UL listed. Rated at -40°C for cold bend and cold impact and marked with "LTGG" when CSA listed or dual UL/CSA listed. For uses in Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502.Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • 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
  • 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:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE® POWER CABLE {UL} 3/C XX AWG COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}® AA8176 115 MILS NL-EPR 5KV 133%/8KV 100% INS LEVEL 25%TS GW 1 X XX AWG CU MV-105 OR MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. FOR DIRECT BURIAL {NESC}
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationDiameter Over Insulation ShieldGroundDiameter Over armorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightAluminum WeightApprox. WeightMax Pull TensionMin Bending Radius
    AWG/KcmilNo. of StrandsinchinchinchNo. x AWGinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ftlb/1000ftlbinch
    3/0190.4220.6900.7501x41.985602.1051748801913302014.7
    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
    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
    3/00.1050.1330.0250.0350.509 + j0.4380.133 + j0.0342354180/195195/215
    * NEC ampacities are based on:
    * For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(14) Detail 1.
    * For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(6).
    * 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.
    * Capacitive Reactance is between Phase-to-Shield.

    Revision: 1.000.001

    Updated On: July 3, 2024, 9:53 p.m. UTC