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. 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.
| Conductor | Ground Wire | ||||||||
| No. of Conductors | Size (AWG or kcmil) | 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 | |
| 552345 | 3 3 | 2 AWG 2 AWG | 7 7 | 115 2.92 | 6 6 | 1518 38.58 | 1567 2332 | ||
| 551848 | 3 3 | 2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG | 19 19 | 115 2.92 | 4 4 | 1857 47.18 | 2584 3845 | ||
| 561038 | 3 3 | 4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG | 19 19 | 115 2.92 | 3 3 | 2036 51.72 | 3496 5203 | ||
| 560450 | 3 3 | 350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL | 37 37 | 115 2.92 | 2 2 | 2388 60.68 | 5209 7752 | ||
| 561230 | 3 3 | 500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL | 37 37 | 115 2.92 | 1 1 | 2688 68.30 | 7025 10454 | ||
