SPEC 45252
3/C CU 600 or 1000 V XLPE XHHW-2 PVC Jacket Power Cable With Ground. Silicone Free
Type TC-ER Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare CU Ground. Silicone Free.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (cable size 8 & 6 has insulated green ground)
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape for cable sizes larger than 2 AWG
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt Type TC-ER power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Constructions with 3 or more conductors are listed for exposed runs (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10. Silicone free.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE {R} {UL} AWG CU 3 CDRS TYPE TC-ER XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X AWG 90{D}C JACKET SUNLIGHT RESISTANT DIRECT BURIAL 600V or 1000V {YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
480590◊ | 8 | 7 | 0.139 | 45 | 0.229 | 1 x 10 | 60 | 0.615 | 187 | 307 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
480590◊ | 8 | 2.5 | 396 | 0.652 | 0.815 | 0.033 | 3754 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2017 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)
Revision: 3.0.00C