Aluminum EPR / PVC Concentric Neutral MV-90 Primary UD Cable 5 kV - 46 kV

Aluminum EPR / PVC Concentric Neutral MV-90 Primary UD Cable 5 kV - 46 kV

Application:

• Underground primary residential and commercial distribution circuits.
• May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in underground ducts or direct burial.

Also Known As:

Aluminum MV-90 UD cable 15kV, EPR PVC concentric neutral cable 25kV, Primary UD cable 5kV to 46kV, Aluminum underground power cable MV-90, 15kV EPR PVC concentric UD cable, Medium voltage UD cable aluminum.

Standards:

• ICEA S-94-649: Standard for Concentric Neutral Rated Cables 5 kV – 46 kV
• AEIC CS8: Specifications for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cable, rated 5 kV – 46 kV

Maximum operating voltage:
• 5 kV – 46 kV, 100 and 133% IL
Maximum conductor operation temperatures:
Wet and dry locations
• Normal: 105 °C
• Emergency: 140 °C
• Short Circuit: 250 °C

Construction:

• Conductor: Hard drawn aluminum Class B compressed or unilay compressed stranding per ASTM B231. On request: strand filled. Sizes: 8 AWG – 1000 kcmil. On request, larger sizes.
• Conductor Shield: Semi conducting cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). On request: super clean and super smooth materials.
• Insulation: Thermoset ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). On request: amorphous EPR.
• Insulation Shield: Semi conducting cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).
• Concentric Neutral: Soft annealed solid copper wires per ASTM B3, helically applied and uniformly spaced. Full or 1/3 Neutral. On request options: alternate neutral constructions, Water Swellable Powder (WSP), and ripcords.
• Binder Tape: A suitable polyester tape, as required.
• Jacket: Extruded Overlying (Sleeve) Black polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sunlight resistant.

Features:

• Low tension stripping compounds.
• Sealed conductor passes the production water penetration tests per ICEA-T-31-610 at 15 psi for 60 minutes.
• Strand Filled compound meets compatibility test requirements in accordance with ICEA-T-32-610.
• True Triple extrusion system and closed handling raw materials system, to eliminate any contact with ambient, until extrusion of insulation and shields.
• On request, can be UL Listed as MV105 for use in accordance with Article 328 of the NEC.
• On request, two abration resistant ripcords placed longitudinally 180° appart for easy jacket removal.