SPEC 46203 CU Compressed 5/8kV NLEPR Insulation 133/100% IL CPE-TP Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

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

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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 -40°C for cold bend 1/0 and larger. 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

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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
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
560449
3 3
750 KCMIL 750 KCMIL
61 61
115 2.92
1/0 1/0
3160 80.27
9973 14842

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: FT4-ST1 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • UL 1685: Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • CSA C22.2 No.230: Tray Cables - Rated TC-ER
  • 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
  • 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: 115 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
  • Grounding Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  • Filler: Wax paper filler
  • Binder: Poly glass tape
  • Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP)

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