ACWU90 3/C #2 AWG + #6 AWG Ground Aluminum Armored Cable | 600V Wet/Dry | XLPE LSZH | CSA/UL Certified

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ACWU90 3/C #2 AWG + #6 AWG Ground Aluminum Armored Cable | 600V Wet/Dry | XLPE LSZH | CSA/UL Certified-Picture1

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Product Overview

ACWU90 Interlocked Armor Cable in 3/C #2 AWG + #6 AWG ground configuration delivers industrial-grade power distribution for high-load applications. Combining aluminum armor, RW90 XLPE insulation, and a nylon jacket, it excels in wet/dry environments with 90°C thermal stability. Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 2556/51 and UL 4 (File E466697), it meets FT4 flame retardancy and LSZH safety standards.

Key Features

  1. High-Capacity Conductors:

    • 3 × #2 AWG Aluminum Alloy 8000 Series conductors (130A ampacity @ 90°C per NEC 310.16)

    • Integrated #6 AWG Aluminum Ground (exceeds NEC 250.122 requirements)

    • Color-Coded Cores: Black (Phase 1), Red (Phase 2), White (Neutral)

  2. Robust Construction:

    • Insulation: 0.060" (1.52 mm) XLPE/RW90 (90°C rated)

    • Armor: Interlocked Aluminum Tape (mechanical protection + equipment grounding path)

    • Jacket: Nylon (0.004") for corrosion/abrasion/moisture resistance

    • Assembly: Paper-wrapped conductors + moisture-blocking fillers

  3. Critical Performance:

    • Voltage: 600V AC

    • Temperature Range: -40°C to 90°C

    • Flame/Smoke: FT4 rated, LSZH compliant (IEC 60754/61034)

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Conductors 3 × #2 AWG Aluminum
Ground Wire 1 × #6 AWG Aluminum
Insulation Thickness 0.060" (1.52 mm)
Outer Diameter (approx) 1.15" (29.2 mm)
Weight per 1000 ft 620 lbs (281 kg)
Max Ampacity* 130A @ 90°C
*Based on NEC Table 310.16; ambient 30°C

Key Product Features

  1. High Ampacity for Demanding Loads:

    • Supports 130A continuous current (industrial motors, HVAC systems, service feeders).

  2. Uncompromised Grounding Safety:

    • Dedicated #6 AWG ground wire ensures low-impedance fault current path (compliant with NEC 250.122).

  3. All-Environment Durability:

    • Nylon-jacketed aluminum armor resists corrosion in wet/damp locations (basements, outdoor conduits).

  4. Cost-Efficient Power Solution:

    • Aluminum construction reduces material costs by ≈40% vs. copper equivalents.

  5. Space-Optimized Design:

    • Compact 29.2mm OD minimizes conduit fill (ideal for retrofit installations).

  6. Future-Proof Compliance:

    • Exceeds CSA/UL standards for wet locations (unlike AC90 dry-location cables).

Certifications & Compliance

  • Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 2556, No. 51; UL 4 (File E466697)

  • Flame Test: FT4 (CSA/IEEE 1202)

  • Environmental: ROHS, Lead-free, LSZH

Applications

  • Industrial: Feeder circuits • Machinery power • Manufacturing plants

  • Commercial: Service entrances • High-rise buildings • Data centers

  • Infrastructure: Pump stations • Ventilation systems • Hazardous locations (Class I Div 2)

  • Installation: Cable trays • Conduits • Direct burial*

*Direct burial requires conduit per CEC/NEC

Engineering Guidance:

  • Grounding: Aluminum armor provides supplemental equipment grounding path.

  • Conduit Fill: Max 40% fill ratio for multi-cable runs (NEC 2023 Table 1).

  • Bending Radius: Minimum 7× cable OD (per CSA C22.2 No. 2556).