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CONSTRUCTION Product Data

Section 2: Sheet 26

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C-L-X® Type MV-105 or MC-HL
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35kV Okoguard Shielded Power Cable-Aluminum Sheath

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3 Okopact (Compact Stranded) Copper Conductors/105°C Rating
100% and 133% Insulation Level
For Cable Tray Use-Sunlight Resistant-For Direct Burial

Insulation sulated conductors are tested in accordance

Okoguard is Okonite's registered trade name with AEIC CS8.
for its exclusive ethylene-propylene rubber Insulation Screen: Extruded
(EPR) base, thermosetting compound, whose semiconducting EPR stress relief layer
optimum balance of electrical and physical meets or exceeds electrical and physical
properties is unequaled in other solid requirements of ICEA S-93-639/NEMA
dielectrics. Okoguard insulation, with the WC74 and UL 1072.
distinctive red color and a totally integrated Shield: 5 mil uncoated copper tape with
EPR system, provides the optimum balance 12.5% nominal overlap.
of electrical and physical properties for long, Phase Identification: Color coded (black,
problem free service. red, blue) polyester ribbon laid longitudinally
under the copper shield tape.
Assembly Grounding Conductor: Uncoated copper
The Type MV-105 conductors are assembled class B in accordance with UL 1072.
with fillers, one bare stranded grounding Assembly: Cabled with fillers and ground
conductor and a binder tape into a round wire in the interstices, binder tape overall.
core. A continuously corrugated welded Sheath: Close fitting, impervious,
aluminum sheath (C-L-X) encases the cable continuous, corrugated aluminum C-L-X per
core. The C-L-X sheath is protected with a UL 1072, and UL listing E-60545; C-L-X is
low temperature orange Okoseal jacket. The
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approved as a grounding conductor by NEC.

impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum Jacket: A low temperature, sunlight
C-L-X sheath provides complete protection resistant, orange PVC jacket in accordance
against moisture, liquids and gases in with UL 1072. Other color jackets are
addition to its excellent mechanical strength. available.
In addition, the aluminum CLX sheath UL Listed as Type MV-105 or MC-HL,
exceeds the equipment grounding sunlight resistant, for use in cable tray, and
requirements of NEC Section 250.118 and for direct burial in accordance with UL 1072
250.122, and can be used as the equipment and 2225. UL certified to IEEE 1580. CSA
grounding conductor in non-HL areas. The Listed C68.10.
Okoseal jacket allows the cable to be direct
buried in the ground, embedded in concrete Product Features
or areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres. • Triple tandem extruded, all EPR system.
• Complete prepackaged, color coded,
Applications factory tested wiring system.
C-L-X power cables are recommended as an • Okoguard C-L-X cables meet or exceed
economical alternate to a wire in conduit all recognized industry standards UL, AEIC,
system. They are designed specifically for NEMA/ICEA, IEEE.
use as feeders in industrial and utility power • Passes the vertical tray flame test
distribution systems. C-L-X power cables may requirements of IEEE 383 and 1202, UL
be installed in both exposed and concealed 1072, ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr.).
work, wet and dry locations, direct burial in • Complies with NEC Section 336.36 and is
the earth, or embedded in concrete. They suitable for direct buried when installed in
may be installed on metal racks, troughs, in accordance with NEC Sections 250.4(A)(5).
cable trays or secured to supports not greater • Complies with NEC Articles 501, 502, 503
than 6 feet apart. and 505 for hazardous locations.
C-L-X Type MC-HL cables are also approved • Continuous sheath provides grounding
for Classes I, II, III, Divisions 1 and 2, and safety.
A Uncoated, Okopact (Compact
Stranded) Copper Conductors Class I, Zones 1 and 2 hazardous locations • Excellent corona resistance.
B Extruded Semiconducting EPR NEC Articles 501, 502, 503 and 505. • Screens are clean stripping.
Strand Screen
C Okoguard Insulation (EPR) Specifications • Exceptional resistance to "treeing".
D Extruded Semiconducting EPR Conductors: Uncoated copper compact • Min. installation temperature of -40°C.
Insulation Screen stranded per ASTM B-496. • Improved Temperature Rating.
E Phase Identification Tape
F Copper Grounding Conductor Strand Screen: Extruded semiconducting • ABS listed as CWCMC Type MC-HL.
G Uncoated Copper Shield EPR conductor stress relief meets or exceeds • CSA listed as FT4, SR, HL and LTGG
H Fillers and Binder Tape electrical and physical requirements of ICEA (-40°C).
J Impervious, Continuous,
Corrugated Aluminum C-L-X S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072.
Sheath Insulation: Okoguard meets or exceeds
K Jacket-Orange Low Temperature electrical and physical requirements of ICEA
Okoseal S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072. The in-
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35kV Okoguard Shielded Power Cable-Aluminum Sheath Section 2: Sheet 26
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Okoguard Insulation: 345 mils (8.76mm) 100% Level - With Orange Okoseal Jacket
571-23-3812 1/0 53.5 1.09 4 21.2 2.52 64.0 2.93 75 1.91 3.10 78.7 4228 4867 240 255
571-23-3816 2/0 67.4 1.13 4 21.2 2.60 66.0 3.03 85 2.16 3.21 81.5 4693 5346 275 290
571-23-3824 4/0 107.0 1.23 3 26.7 2.84 72.1 3.32 85 2.16 3.50 88.9 5962 6984 360 375

571-23-3828 250 127.0 1.27 2 33.6 2.92 74.2 3.41 85 2.16 3.59 91.2 6508 7530 400 410
571-23-3836 350 177.0 1.36 2 33.6 3.12 79.2 3.67 85 2.16 3.85 97.8 7951 9760 490 495
571-23-3844 500 253.0 1.48 1 42.4 3.43 87.1 4.02 85 2.16 4.20 106.7 9952 11761 600 590

Okoguard Insulation: 420 mils (10.67mm) 133% Level - With Orange Okoseal Jacket
571-23-3852 1/0 53.5 1.24 4 21.2 2.84 72.1 3.32 85 2.16 3.50 88.9 5163 6972 240 255
571-23-3856 2/0 67.4 1.28 4 21.2 2.93 74.4 3.63 85 2.16 3.81 92.5 5727 7536 275 290
571-23-3864 4/0 107.0 1.38 3 26.7 3.19 81.0 3.76 85 2.16 3.94 100.1 6985 8794 360 375
571-23-3874 250 127.0 1.44 2 33.6 3.43 87.1 4.01 85 2.16 4.19 106.4 7853 15628 400 410
571-23-3876 350 177.0 1.52 2 33.6 3.45 87.6 4.02 85 2.16 4.20 106.7 8837 10646 490 495
571-23-3884 500 253.0 1.63 1 42.4 3.70 94.0 4.32 85 2.16 4.50 114.3 10814 14614 600 590
571-23-3888 750 380.0 1.81 1/0 53.5 4.21 106.9 4.83 85 2.16 5.01 127.3 14411 18211 745 720

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Jackets 3) Ampacities are in accordance with Table 311.60(C)(83) of the NEC for an
Optional jacket types available - consult local sales office. insulated three conductor cable directly buried in the earth with a conductor
Copper or bronze C-L -X and non-jacketed C-L-X are available on special operating temperature of 105°C, ambient earth temperature of 20°C, 100% Load
order. Factor, thermal resistance (RHO) of 90.
Aluminum Conductors Refer to the NEC, IEEE 835 Power Cable Ampacity Tables, or the Okonite
1) Aluminum conductors are available on special order. Engineering Data Bulletin for installation in duct banks, other ambient
temperatures, circuit configurations or installation requirements.
Ampacities
C-L-X® The Okonite Company
2) Ampacities are in accordance with Table 311.60(C)(71) of the NEC for an
insulated three conductor cable, isolated in air, with a conductor operating
temperature of 105°C and an ambient air temperature of 40°C.

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