CU Compressed EPR Insulation 100% IL ARMOR-X® PVC Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - VFD Cable

Part No. SPEC 46027

Applications: 

Southwire’s 2.4KV ARMOR-X® Type MC-HL are armored cables for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial or concrete encasement and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 130°C for emergency overload, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -50°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503. Suitable for VFD application.

Standards & References:

• ASTM B3: Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• ASTM B8: Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• ASTM B33: Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• UL 1072: Medium-Voltage Power Cables
• UL 1685: Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
• ICEA S-96-659: (NEMA WC 71) 2001-5000 V Nonshielded Cables
• IEEE 1202: FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
• Made in America:: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661

Construction: 

• Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
• Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
• Insulation: 90 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
• Grounding Conductor: 3 Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
• Filler: Wax paper filler
• Binder: Polypropylene tape
• Armor: ARMOR-X Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor
• Overall Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)