SPEC 46027 CU Compressed EPR Insulation 100% IL ARMOR-X® PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - VFD Cable

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 90 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor - ARMOR-X®, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Suitable for VFD Applications. Type MC-HL. Silicone Free

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Application

Southwire’s 2.4KV ARMOR-X® Type MC-HL are armored cables for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial or concrete encasement 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, 130°C for emergency overload, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Suitable for VFD application.

Specifications

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Conductor Ground Wire
No. of Conductors Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) No. of Strands Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Size (AWG) No. of Strands Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Allowable Ampacity
890615
3 3
2 AWG 2 AWG
7 7
10 10
1536 39.01
1369 2037
890616
3 3
1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
19 19
8 8
1666 42.32
1966 2925
890617
3 3
2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG
19 19
8 8
1796 45.62
2304 3428
890619
3 3
250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
37 37
6 6
2166 55.02
3742 5569
890620
3 3
350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
37 37
6 6
2448 62.18
5232 7786
890621
3 3
500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
37 37
4 4
2828 71.83
6821 10151
890622
3 3
750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
61 61
4 4
3158 80.21
9378 13956

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)
  • ICEA S-96-659: (NEMA WC 71) 2001-5000 V Nonshielded Cables
  • IEEE 1202: FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • 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 B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  • Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  • Insulation: 90 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
  • Grounding Conductor: 3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  • Filler: Wax paper filler
  • Binder: Polypropylene tape
  • Armor: ARMOR-X Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor
  • Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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