SPEC 45309
4/C CU 600V XLPE XHHW-2 AIA PVC Power Cable With 50% Ground. Silicone Free.
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Four Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Three Bare CU 50% Ground Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. 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
- 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 op- erating 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. The ground is sized to 50% of the phase conductor with three separate bare grounds one in each interstecie between condutors. Silicone Free.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 4/C (XXX KCMIL) XXXmm2 CU 65 MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 3 X 1 AWG CU TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA -- {NOM}-ANCE Tipo MC XHHW-2 CT
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 | 1/0 | 19 | 0.360 | 55 | 0.470 | 3 x 6 | 1.345 | 50 | 1.445 | 1562 | 2190 |
TBA | 2/0 | 19 | 0.404 | 55 | 0.514 | 3 x 6 | 1.451 | 50 | 1.551 | 1905 | 2594 |
TBA | 3/0 | 19 | 0.454 | 55 | 0.564 | 3 x 4 | 1.571 | 60 | 1.691 | 2484 | 3282 |
TBA | 4/0 | 19 | 0.510 | 55 | 0.620 | 3 x 4 | 1.707 | 60 | 1.827 | 3028 | 3915 |
TBA | 250 | 37 | 0.558 | 65 | 0.688 | 1 x 2/0 | 1.971 | 60 | 2.091 | 3739 | 4747 |
TBA | 350 | 37 | 0.661 | 65 | 0.791 | 3 x 2 | 2.219 | 60 | 2.339 | 4988 | 6170 |
952374 | 500 | 37 | 0.789 | 65 | 0.919 | 3 x 1 | 2.528 | 75 | 2.678 | 7070 | 8499 |
TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.866 | 80 | 1.026 | 3 x 1/0 | 2.787 | 75 | 2.937 | 8473 | 10222 |
TBA | 750 | 61 | 0.968 | 80 | 1.128 | 3 x 2/0 | 3.033 | 85 | 3.203 | 10601 | 12615 |
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 | |
TBA | 1/0 | 10.1 | 3379 | 0.102 | 0.128 | 0.031 | 24011 | 100 | 120 | 136 |
TBA | 2/0 | 10.9 | 4259 | 0.081 | 0.101 | 0.030 | 30264 | 115 | 138 | 156 |
TBA | 3/0 | 11.8 | 5370 | 0.064 | 0.080 | 0.030 | 38154 | 133 | 159 | 180 |
TBA | 4/0 | 12.8 | 6771 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.029 | 48114 | 154 | 184 | 208 |
TBA | 250 | 14.6 | 8000 | 0.043 | 0.054 | 0.030 | 56845 | 172 | 205 | 232 |
TBA | 350 | 16.4 | 11200 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.029 | 79583 | 207 | 248 | 280 |
952374 | 500 | 18.7 | 16000 | 0.022 | 0.027 | 0.028 | 113690 | 255 | 305 | 344 |
TBA | 600 | 20.6 | 19200 | 0.018 | 0.023 | 0.029 | 136428 | 282 | 336 | 380 |
TBA | 750 | 22.4 | 24000 | 0.014 | 0.019 | 0.028 | 170535 | 317 | 379 | 428 |
† 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)
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