SPEC 45311
3/C AL 600V XLPE XHHW-2 AIA PVC Power Cable With Ground. Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare AL Ground. Silicone Free.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type XHHW-2
- Grounding Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- 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] AL 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 | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 8 | 7 | 0.134 | 45 | 0.224 | 1 x 8 | 0.694 | 50 | 0.794 | 145 | 272 |
TBA | 6 | 7 | 0.169 | 45 | 0.259 | 1 x 8 | 0.769 | 50 | 0.869 | 183 | 330 |
TBA | 4 | 7 | 0.213 | 45 | 0.303 | 1 x 6 | 0.864 | 50 | 0.964 | 248 | 422 |
TBA | 2 | 7 | 0.268 | 45 | 0.358 | 1 x 6 | 0.983 | 50 | 1.083 | 334 | 543 |
TBA | 1 | 19 | 0.299 | 55 | 0.409 | 1 x 4 | 1.093 | 50 | 1.193 | 412 | 671 |
TBA | 1/0 | 19 | 0.336 | 55 | 0.446 | 1 x 4 | 1.173 | 50 | 1.273 | 485 | 771 |
TBA | 2/0 | 19 | 0.376 | 55 | 0.486 | 1 x 4 | 1.260 | 50 | 1.360 | 574 | 891 |
TBA | 3/0 | 19 | 0.423 | 55 | 0.533 | 1 x 4 | 1.361 | 50 | 1.461 | 687 | 1041 |
TBA | 4/0 | 19 | 0.475 | 55 | 0.585 | 1 x 2 | 1.474 | 50 | 1.574 | 849 | 1245 |
TBA | 250 | 37 | 0.520 | 65 | 0.650 | 1 x 2 | 1.614 | 60 | 1.734 | 977 | 1488 |
TBA | 300 | 37 | 0.570 | 65 | 0.700 | 1 x 2 | 1.722 | 60 | 1.842 | 1133 | 1694 |
TBA | 350 | 37 | 0.616 | 65 | 0.746 | 1 x 2 | 1.921 | 60 | 2.041 | 1367 | 1985 |
TBA | 500 | 37 | 0.736 | 65 | 0.866 | 1 x 1 | 2.181 | 60 | 2.301 | 1857 | 2601 |
TBA | 600 | 61 | 0.813 | 80 | 0.973 | 1 x 1 | 2.412 | 75 | 2.562 | 2180 | 3181 |
TBA | 750 | 61 | 0.908 | 80 | 1.068 | 1 x 1/0 | 2.617 | 75 | 2.767 | 2662 | 3788 |
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 | 8 | 5.6 | 297 | 1.070 | 1.345 | 0.034 | 3785 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
TBA | 6 | 6.1 | 472 | 0.675 | 0.848 | 0.032 | 6016 | 40 | 50 | 55 |
TBA | 4 | 6.8 | 751 | 0.424 | 0.533 | 0.030 | 9569 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
TBA | 2 | 7.6 | 1194 | 0.266 | 0.334 | 0.028 | 15213 | 75 | 90 | 100 |
TBA | 1 | 8.4 | 1506 | 0.211 | 0.265 | 0.029 | 19186 | 85 | 100 | 115 |
TBA | 1/0 | 8.9 | 1901 | 0.168 | 0.211 | 0.028 | 24209 | 100 | 120 | 135 |
TBA | 2/0 | 9.5 | 2396 | 0.133 | 0.167 | 0.028 | 30513 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
TBA | 3/0 | 10.2 | 3020 | 0.105 | 0.132 | 0.027 | 38468 | 130 | 155 | 175 |
TBA | 4/0 | 11.0 | 3809 | 0.084 | 0.105 | 0.026 | 48509 | 150 | 180 | 205 |
TBA | 250 | 12.1 | 4500 | 0.071 | 0.089 | 0.027 | 57313 | 170 | 205 | 230 |
TBA | 300 | 12.9 | 5400 | 0.059 | 0.075 | 0.026 | 68775 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
TBA | 350 | 14.3 | 6300 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.026 | 80238 | 210 | 250 | 280 |
TBA | 500 | 16.1 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.025 | 114625 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
TBA | 600 | 17.9 | 10800 | 0.030 | 0.038 | 0.026 | 137550 | 285 | 340 | 385 |
TBA | 750 | 19.4 | 13500 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.025 | 171938 | 320 | 385 | 435 |
† 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