2/0 Yale Single Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD

Allowable Ampacity for 2/0 Yale Single Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD: 225 Amps

Applications:

This single aluminum conductor 600V URD cable is designed for primary and secondary underground power distribution in utility, commercial, and industrial settings. It supports direct burial or installation in ducts, making it ideal for wet and dry locations with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. Its high ampacity and durable insulation make it suitable for power transmission, grounding, and backup power infrastructure.

Specific Use Cases of 2/0 Single URD:

• Primary and secondary power distribution in utility networks
• Feeder cables for commercial and industrial power systems
• Substation and transformer connections for high-load applications
• Municipal underground power lines in urban infrastructure
• Grounding and neutral conductor applications in electrical grids
• Renewable energy systems for solar and wind farm connections
• Backup power supply for hospitals, data centers, and emergency setups
• Temporary high-load power supply for construction sites and large-scale projects

Also Known As:

2/0 yale aluminum urd cable, 2/0 yale urd direct burial cable, 2/0 yale direct burial electrical cable, 2/0 yale direct burial power cable, 2/0 yale aluminum direct burial cable, 2/0 yale single conductor wire, 2/0 yale southwire urd.

Standards:

Aluminum 600V URD is approved to meet design, production and application standards. The following are some of the standard it has met:

• Approved by ICEA S-105-692

• ASTM B-609

• ASTM B-230

• Accepted by RUS

Construction

Conductors:

This is an aluminum conductor cable. The conductor is designed in two forms: either concentric strand or compressed. The stranded type tends to be more flexible compared to the compressed series of aluminum conductors. The 1350-H19 series of compressed aluminum conductors are suitable for applications where flexibility is overlooked and cable rigidity is guaranteed.

Insulation:

Aluminum 600V URD cable has black resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation. The conductors are normally cabled together with XLP insulated aluminum ground or bare copper ground and covered with reinforced binder tape. XLP insulation is tough and resistant to impact, abrasion, chemicals, acids, oils, industrial solvents, and changes in weather.

Specifications:

• Conductor size: 2/0

• Nominal Insulation (mils): 80

• Approx. O.D. Inches: 0.555

• Estimated Weight lbs./1000ft: 125

• Total Weight lb/1000FT: 177 lbs

• Ampacity: 225 Amps