500 MCM Emory Single Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD

Allowable Ampacity for 500 Emory Single Aluminum Conductor Underground Direct Burial 600V URD: 465 Amps

Applications:

This single aluminum conductor URD cable is used for primary and secondary underground power distribution in utility, commercial, and industrial applications. It is designed for direct burial or installation in ducts, making it ideal for substations, large facilities, and renewable energy projects. The cable is suitable for wet and dry locations, operating at a maximum temperature of 90°C, and provides reliable underground electrical service where high ampacity is required.

Specific Use Cases of 500 MCM Single URD:

• Primary and secondary distribution in utility grids and substations
• Feeder lines for large commercial and industrial facilities
• Underground transmission support in municipal and industrial power systems
• Renewable energy applications, such as solar farms and wind turbines
• High-capacity grounding and neutral conductors in electrical grids
• Emergency and backup power for hospitals, data centers, and critical infrastructure
• Temporary power supply for construction sites and large-scale projects

Also Known As:

500 emory aluminum urd cable, 500 emory urd direct burial cable, 500 emory direct burial electrical cable, 500 emory direct burial power cable, 500 emory aluminum direct burial cable, 500 emory single conductor wire, 500 emory 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: 500

• Nominal Insulation (mils): 95

• Approx. O.D. Inches: 0.956

• Estimated Weight lbs./1000ft: 469

• Total Weight lb/1000FT: 577 lbs

• Ampacity: 465 Amps