SPEC: 46103

2-7 CU 115 MILS NL-EPR 5KV 133%/8KV 100% T/S BLACK CPE-TP UL/CSA

Southwire #: 55051499

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 115 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA

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Application

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. ST1 (low smoke) Rated for sizes 1/0 and larger. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications

Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) 2 2
Cond. Strands 7 7
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.282 0.72 inch cm
Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) 0.545 1.38 inch cm
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 115 2.92 mils mm
Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) 0.605 1.54 inch cm
Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) 55 1.40 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 0.755 1.92 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 458 682 lbs/1000' kgs/km
Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) 530 240.40 lbs kg
Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) 9.0 22.86 inch cm
Conduit Size (in) (cm) 2.5 6.35 inch cm

* Conduit size based on 3 phase 40% fill-factor without ground

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
  • 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

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  2. Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  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. Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP)