SPEC 81324

46kV CU 100% EPR (EAM) One-Third Neutral LLDPE

Single Conductor, 445 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) / Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM), 100% Insulation Level,
One-third Concentric Neutral, Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket. Silicone Free

Image not to scale. See Table 1 for dimensions.

CONSTRUCTION:
1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8; Conductor moisture block
(optional)
2. Conductor Shield: Conventional Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; A conductor tape is used for cable size larger
than or equal to 1500 Kcmil
3. Insulation: 445 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) / Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM) 100% insulation level
4. Insulation Shield: Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
5. Concentric Neutral: Helically applied soft drawn bare copper one-third concentric neutral
6. Overall Jacket: Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket, Black (red extruded stripes optional); PowerGlide®
LLDPE jacket optional

APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES:

Southwire's 46kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, direct burial, sunlight, 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. 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Jacket types
available that can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• 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
• ICEA S-94-649 Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 - 46kV
• AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV (Qualification Test
Requirements)
• Optional CSA 68.5: -40ºC and MV 90ºC optional marking available upon request

SAMPLE PRINT LEGEND:

SOUTHWIRE HI-DRI(R) [CONDUCTOR SIZE] [AWG or KCMIL] CU 46000 VOLTS EPR INSULATION 445 MILS -- (NESC) --
SOUTHWIRE {MMM} {YYYY} NON-CONDUCTING JACKET

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 SPEC 81324
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Diameter
Diameter Diameter Neutral DC Min
Stock Cond. Insul. Over Concentric Jacket Approx. Approx. Max Pull
Over Over Resistance Bending
Number Size Thickness Insulation Neutral Thickness OD Weight Tension
Conductor Insulation 25°C Radius
Shield
AWG/ lb /
inch inch mil inch No. x AWG Ω /1000ft mil inch inch lb
Kcmil 1000ft
350
628122 0.661 1.591 445 1.731 18x12 0.092 75 2.046 2867 16.4 2800
(37)
500
628126 0.789 1.719 445 1.859 17x10 0.061 75 2.216 3709 17.7 4000
(37)
750
628129 0.968 1.908 445 2.048 25x10 0.041 75 2.405 4958 19.2 6000
(61)
750
TBA 0.968 1.914 445 2.054 25x10 0.041 75 2.408 4831 19.3 6000
(61)
1000
628118 1.117 2.057 445 2.197 21x8 0.031 75 2.608 6254 20.9 8000
(61)
1250
628114 1.250 2.200 445 2.340 26x8 0.025 75 2.751 7460 22.0 10000
(61)
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data

DC AC Capacitive Inductive Zero Positive Short Circuit Allowable
Cond. Charging Dielectric
Resistance Resistance Reactance @ Reactance @ Sequence Sequence Current @ Ampacity in
Size Current Loss
@ 25°C @ 90°C 60Hz 60Hz Impedance Impedance 30 Cycle Duct 90°C
AWG/
Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft MΩ*1000ft Ω/1000ft A/1000ft W/1000ft Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft Amp Amp
Kcmil
350
0.031 0.041 0.042 0.048 0.627 143.2 0.095 + j0.866 0.041 + j0.201 9973 400
(37)
500
0.022 0.030 0.037 0.045 0.704 160.8 0.084 + j0.822 0.030 + j0.163 14973 470
(37)
750
0.014 0.023 0.032 0.043 0.817 186.6 0.077 + j0.781 0.023 + j0.127 22019 560
(61)
750
0.014 0.023 0.032 0.043 0.813 185.7 0.077 + j0.781 0.023 + j0.127 22019 560
(61)
1000
0.011 0.019 0.029 0.041 0.906 206.9 0.073 + j0.754 0.019 + j0.106 29419
(61)
1250
0.009 0.018 0.027 0.040 0.981 224.1 0.072 + j0.736 0.018 + j0.092 36423
(61)
*Ampacities for Direct Buried are based on ICEA P-117-734-2016 Single-Conductor Solid Dielectric 15-35kV. Single Circuit Flat Direct Buried Figure 3
*Ampacities for Duct are based on ICEA P-117-734-2016 for Single-Conductor Solid Dielectric 15-35kV. Single Circuit Trefoil Conduit Figure 7.
*Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft, Spacing: one diameter spacing center-to-center.

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 SPEC 81324
Table 3 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
Diameter
Diameter Diameter Neutral DC Min
Stock Cond. Insul. Over Concentric Jacket Approx. Approx. Max Pull
Over Over Resistance Bending
Number Size Thickness Insulation Neutral Thickness OD Weight Tension
Conductor Insulation 25°C Radius
Shield
AWG/
mm mm mm mm No. x AWG Ω/km mm mm kg/km mm newton
Kcmil
350
628122 16.79 40.41 11.30 43.97 18x12 0.30 1.91 51.97 4267 416.56 12460
(37)
500
628126 20.04 43.66 11.30 47.22 17x10 0.20 1.91 56.29 5520 449.58 17800
(37)
750
628129 24.59 48.46 11.30 52.02 25x10 0.13 1.91 61.09 7378 487.68 26700
(61)
750
TBA 24.59 48.62 11.30 52.17 25x10 0.13 1.91 61.16 7189 490.22 26700
(61)
1000
628118 28.37 52.25 11.30 55.80 21x8 0.10 1.91 66.24 9307 530.86 35600
(61)
1250
628114 31.75 55.88 11.30 59.44 26x8 0.08 1.91 69.88 11102 558.80 44500
(61)
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
* Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Table 4 – Electrical and Engineering Data (Metric)

Short
DC AC Capacitive Inductive Positive Allowable
Cond. Charging Dielectric Zero Sequence Circuit
Resistance Resistance Reactance @ Reactance @ Sequence Ampacity in
Size Current Loss Impedance* Current @
@ 25°C @ 90°C 60Hz 60Hz Impedance* Duct 90°C
30 Cycle
AWG/
Ω/km Ω/km MΩ*km Ω/km A/km W/km Ω/1000ft Ω/1000ft Amp Amp
Kcmil
350
0.1017 0.13 0.0128 0.1575 2.057 469.8163 0.095 + j0.866 0.041 + j0.201 9973 400
(37)
500
0.0722 0.10 0.0113 0.1476 2.310 527.5591 0.084 + j0.822 0.030 + j0.163 14973 470
(37)
750
0.0459 0.08 0.0098 0.1411 2.680 612.2047 0.077 + j0.781 0.023 + j0.127 22019 560
(61)
750
0.0459 0.08 0.0098 0.1411 2.667 609.2520 0.077 + j0.781 0.023 + j0.127 22019 560
(61)
1000 0.0361 0.06 0.0088 0.1345 2.972 678.8058 0.073 + j0.754 0.019 + j0.106 29419
(61)
1250
0.0295 0.06 0.0082 0.1312 3.219 735.2362 0.072 + j0.736 0.018 + j0.092 36423
(61)
*Ampacities for Direct Buried are based on ICEA P-117-734-2016 Single-Conductor Solid Dielectric 15-35kV. Single Circuit Flat Direct Buried Figure 3
*Ampacities for Duct are based on ICEA P-117-734-2016 for Single-Conductor Solid Dielectric 15-35kV. Single Circuit Trefoil Conduit Figure 7.
*Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft, Spacing: one diameter spacing center-to-center.

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