Open: $6.1640 USD/lb
05/20/2026
Close: $6.1650 USD/lb
05/19/2026
COMEX Aluminum
Latest: $2.7488 USD/lb
05/02/2026
Previous: $2.6179 USD/lb
04/01/2026
COMEX
CU
6.1640
AL
2.7488
Sign in / Register
Region
English español English français
Medium Voltage Power Cable
SPEC: 46406

CU Compressed 15kV TRXLPE Insulation 133% IL Black PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial SPEC46406

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Copper, 220 Mils Tree Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene (TRXLPE) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Silicone Free

Contact Us
Download Category Specifications
PDF Excel Table

Application & Features

Southwire’s 15KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, 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.

Specifications

Select more options below for part numbers, packaging, and color options:
Cond. Size Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Ground Size Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm)
More Options
2 AWG 2 AWG
7 7
0.282 0.72
0.755 1.92
220 5.59
0.815 2.07
1x6 1x6
110 2.79
2.051 5.21
2156 3208
1592 722.12
14.3 36.32
More Options
1 AWG 1 AWG
19 19
0.322 0.82
0.800 2.03
220 5.59
0.860 2.18
1x4 1x4
110 2.79
2.136 5.43
2463 3665
2008 910.81
14.9 37.85
More Options
1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
19 19
0.361 0.92
0.840 2.13
220 5.59
0.900 2.29
1x4 1x4
110 2.79
2.222 5.64
2767 4118
2534 1149.40
15.5 39.37
More Options
2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG
19 19
0.405 1.03
0.884 2.25
220 5.59
0.944 2.40
1x4 1x4
110 2.79
2.317 5.89
3122 4646
3194 1448.77
16.2 41.15
More Options
3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG
19 19
0.456 1.16
0.934 2.37
220 5.59
0.994 2.52
1x3 1x3
110 2.79
2.425 6.16
3571 5314
4027 1826.61
16.9 42.93
More Options
4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
19 19
0.512 1.30
0.990 2.51
220 5.59
1.050 2.67
1x3 1x3
110 2.79
2.546 6.47
4091 6088
5078 2303.34
17.8 45.21
More Options
250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
37 37
0.558 1.42
1.044 2.65
220 5.59
1.104 2.80
1x3 1x3
110 2.79
2.663 6.76
4564 6792
6000 2721.55
18.6 47.24
More Options
350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
37 37
0.661 1.68
1.147 2.91
220 5.59
1.207 3.07
1x2 1x2
135 3.43
2.935 7.45
5898 8777
8400 3810.17
20.5 52.07
More Options
500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
37 37
0.789 2.00
1.275 3.24
220 5.59
1.335 3.39
1x1 1x1
135 3.43
3.212 8.16
7620 11340
12000 5443.10
22.4 56.90

TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Cond. Size DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Zero Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Positive Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles Allowable Ampacity In Duct 90C Allowable Ampacity In Duct 105C Allowable Ampacity In Air 90C Allowable Ampacity In Air 105C
More Options
2 AWG 2 AWG
0.162 0.24
0.204 0.30
0.067 0.10
0.047 0.07
0.495 + j0.439 0.495 + j0.439
0.128 + j0.049 0.128 + j0.049
2571 2571
150 150
160 160
165 165
185 185
More Options
1 AWG 1 AWG
0.128 0.19
0.162 0.24
0.061 0.09
0.045 0.07
0.496 + j0.481 0.496 + j0.481
0.133 + j0.040 0.133 + j0.040
2695 2695
170 170
185 185
185 185
210 210
More Options
1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG
0.102 0.15
0.128 0.19
0.057 0.08
0.043 0.06
0.496 + j0.492 0.496 + j0.492
0.128 + j0.039 0.128 + j0.039
2816 2816
195 195
210 210
215 215
240 240
More Options
2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG
0.081 0.12
0.102 0.15
0.053 0.08
0.042 0.06
0.495 + j0.428 0.495 + j0.428
0.128 + j0.047 0.128 + j0.047
2952 2952
220 220
235 235
245 245
275 275
More Options
3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG
0.064 0.10
0.081 0.12
0.048 0.07
0.040 0.06
0.531 + j0.482 0.531 + j0.482
0.162 + j0.043 0.162 + j0.043
3110 3110
250 250
270 270
285 285
315 315
More Options
4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG
0.051 0.08
0.065 0.10
0.044 0.07
0.039 0.06
0.495 + j0.428 0.495 + j0.428
0.128 + j0.047 0.128 + j0.047
3284 3284
285 285
305 305
325 325
360 360
More Options
250 KCMIL 250 KCMIL
0.043 0.06
0.056 0.08
0.042 0.06
0.038 0.06
0.495 + j0.428 0.495 + j0.428
0.128 + j0.047 0.128 + j0.047
3451 3451
310 310
335 335
360 360
400 400
More Options
350 KCMIL 350 KCMIL
0.031 0.05
0.041 0.06
0.037 0.06
0.036 0.05
0.496 + j0.492 0.496 + j0.492
0.128 + j0.039 0.128 + j0.039
3770 3770
375 375
400 400
435 435
490 490
More Options
500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.032 0.05
0.034 0.05
0.497 + j0.379 0.497 + j0.379
0.133 + j0.047 0.133 + j0.047
4167 4167
450 450
485 485
535 535
600 600

* NEC ampacities are based on:
* For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(13) Detail 1.
* For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(5).
* 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.

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
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • 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:220 Mils Tree Retardant Cross Linked Polyethylene (TRXLPE) 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 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  7. Filler:Wax paper filler
  8. Binder:Poly glass tape
  9. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Resources

There are no downloadable resources for this product.
© 2026 Southwire Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved.