SPEC 45312
3/C AL 600V XLPE XHHW-2 AIA PVC Power Cable With 50% Ground. Silicone Free
Type MC Power Cable 600Volt Three Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Three Bare AL 50% Ground Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with. 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:Three separate ground wires with a combined circular mil of 50% of the phase condutor. Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Filler:Paper filler or 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 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} E96627 3/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 XX MILS XLP 600 VOLTS GW 1 X XXX KCMIL 3E AL TYPE MC FOR CT USE SUN. RES. DIRECT BURIAL 90{D}C USA
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Ground | Diameter Over Armor | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | inch | mil | inch | No. x AWG | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 1/0 | 0.336 | 55 | 0.446 | 3 x 6 | 1.173 | 50 | 1.273 | 520 | 806 |
TBA | 2/0 | 0.376 | 55 | 0.486 | 3 x 6 | 1.260 | 50 | 1.360 | 609 | 926 |
TBA | 3/0 | 0.423 | 55 | 0.533 | 3 x 4 | 1.361 | 50 | 1.461 | 767 | 1120 |
TBA | 4/0 | 0.475 | 55 | 0.585 | 3 x 4 | 1.474 | 50 | 1.574 | 905 | 1301 |
TBA | 250 | 0.520 | 65 | 0.650 | 3 x 2 | 1.614 | 60 | 1.734 | 1103 | 1615 |
TBA | 300 | 0.570 | 65 | 0.700 | 3 x 2 | 1.722 | 60 | 1.842 | 1259 | 1820 |
649332 | 350 | 0.616 | 65 | 0.746 | 3 x 2 | 1.921 | 60 | 2.041 | 1494 | 2112 |
646658 | 500 | 0.736 | 65 | 0.866 | 1 x 250 | 2.181 | 60 | 2.301 | 2016 | 2760 |
TBA | 600 | 0.813 | 80 | 0.973 | 3 x 1/0 | 2.412 | 75 | 2.562 | 2401 | 3403 |
576220 | 750 | 0.908 | 80 | 1.068 | 3 x 2/0 | 2.617 | 75 | 2.767 | 2940 | 4066 |
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 | 8.9 | 1901 | 0.168 | 0.211 | 0.028 | 24209 | 101 | 120 | 135 |
TBA | 2/0 | 9.5 | 2396 | 0.133 | 0.167 | 0.028 | 30513 | 112 | 134 | 150 |
TBA | 3/0 | 10.2 | 3020 | 0.105 | 0.132 | 0.027 | 38468 | 131 | 156 | 175 |
TBA | 4/0 | 11.0 | 3809 | 0.084 | 0.105 | 0.026 | 48509 | 153 | 183 | 205 |
TBA | 250 | 12.1 | 4500 | 0.071 | 0.089 | 0.027 | 57313 | 172 | 205 | 230 |
TBA | 300 | 12.9 | 5400 | 0.059 | 0.075 | 0.026 | 68775 | 195 | 232 | 260 |
649332 | 350 | 14.3 | 6300 | 0.051 | 0.064 | 0.026 | 80238 | 210 | 250 | 280 |
646658 | 500 | 16.1 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.045 | 0.025 | 114625 | 262 | 313 | 350 |
TBA | 600 | 17.9 | 10800 | 0.030 | 0.038 | 0.026 | 137550 | 288 | 344 | 385 |
576220 | 750 | 19.4 | 13500 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.025 | 171938 | 326 | 389 | 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: 3.0.00M