Product Information

Specification

About:

The Okoguard Strand Aluminum Shield Neutral EPR Concentric BC PE URO-J 15KV URD Cable is a high-performance underground distribution cable designed for primary distribution systems operating at 15kV. It features a stranded aluminum conductor, an aluminum shield neutral, and an ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation, enclosed in a polyethylene (PE) jacket. This cable is engineered to provide reliable and safe performance in a variety of underground installations.

Also Known As:

• Okoguard URD Cable
• 15KV URD Okoguard Cable
• Okoguard EPR URD Cable

Application:

• Okoguard URO-J cables provide maximum circuit longevity in underground residential distribution systems. They can be buried directly or installed in underground ducts or conduits.

Standards:

• ICEA S-94-649: Standard for concentric neutral cables rated 5 through 46 kV
• AEIC CS8: Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated 5 through 46 kV
• UL 1072: Standard for medium-voltage power cables
• IEEE 1202/FT4: Standard for flame propagation testing of wire & cable
• NESC: National Electrical Safety Code

Construction:

• Central Conductor: Aluminum per ASTM B-609, Class B stranded per B-231.
• Conductor Screen: Extruded semiconducting ethylene-propylene rubber meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS8, and CSA C68.5.
• Insulation: Extruded Okoguard meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94- 649, AEIC CS8, and CSA C68.5.
• Insulation Screen: Extruded semiconducting ethylene-propylene rubber meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS8, and C68.5.
• Grounding Conductor: Where indicated, bare stranded copper per ASTM B-8 for sizes #7 AWG and smaller, compact round for sizes #8 AWG and larger per ASTM B-496 and in accordance with NEC Table 250.122
• Concentric Conductor: Bare copper wires.
• Jacket: Black Okolene with red extruded stripes meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS8, and CSA C68.5 for polyethylene jackets.

Features:

• Triple tandem extruded, all EPR system
• Okoguard cables meet or exceed ICEA standards.
• Meets RUS 1728.204 for cables with filled strand or solid conductor and 133% insulation level.
• 105°C continuous operating temperature.
• 140°C emergency rating.
• 250°C short circuit rating.
• Excellent corona resistance.
• Low dielectric constant and power factor.
• Screens are clean stripping.
• Exceptional resistance to "treeing".
• Moisture resistant.
• Overall jacket provides extended life.
• Red extruded stripes.
• Excellent resistance to most chemicals.
• Can be listed by UL as Type MV-90 on Special Orders.
• CSA C68.5 listed, LTGG (-40 C), SR.
• Design Options:
• Additional conductor sizes
• Filled strand
• Copper central conductor
• Copper flat strap concentric neutral
• Product identification via colored jackets.
• Semiconducting jacket
• Improved Temperature Rating. Okoguard insulation system has been tested and qualified for operation at 105°C continuous and 140°C emergency operating temperature.
• Minimum installation temperature of -40°C.

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