SPEC 45307
4/C CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 AIA PVC Power Cable With Ground. Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), 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
- Filler:Paper filler (cable size 8 & 6 uses Polypropylene filler)
- Binder:Polypropylene tape
- Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
- Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 Volt Type MC 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 EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] CU XHHW-2 XLPE/PVC AIA 600V Type MC For CT USE SUN. RES. For DIRECT BURIAL FT4 YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Diameter Over Armor | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 4 | 1.971 | 60 | 2.091 | 3249 | 4242 |
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† |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
TBA | 250 | 14.6 | 8000 | 0.043 | 0.054 | 0.030 | 56845 | 172 | 204 | 232 |
† 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) and adjusted to 80% per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Revision: 3.0.00C