SPEC 46304 CU Compressed 15kV NLEPR Insulation 133% IL Black CPE-TP Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

2-7 CU 220 MILS NL-EPR 15KV 133% T/S BLACK CPE-TP UL/CSA

Southwire #: 55050299

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA. Silicone Free

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Southwire’s 15KV cables are silicone free 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. ST1 (low smoke) Rated for sizes 1/0 and larger. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

Stock #	55050299 55050299
No. of Conductors	1 1
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2)	2 AWG 2 AWG
No. of Strands	7 7
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm)	220 5.59	mils mm
Nom. OD (mils) (mm)	995 25.27	mils mm
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	647 963	lbs/1000' kgs/km

Standards & References

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: Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
CSA C22.2 No.230: Tray Cables - Rated TC
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

Construction

Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Insulation: 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level,
Insulation Shield: Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Copper Tape Shield: Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP)