MC-HL Shielded Power Cable 5kV/8kV | Aluminum Sheath, EPR Insulation | UL 1072 & UL 1569 Certified

Metal Clad (MC) Cables EPR/EPDM Insulated Flexible Cables14
Description

MC-HL Shielded Power Cable with Aluminum Sheath (Type MV-105 or MC-HL 5kV 133% Or 8kV 100% Shielded Power Cable-Aluminum Sheath)

Product Overview

Economical Alternative to Conduit Systems
Type MC-HL cables are engineered for high-performance power distribution in industrial and utility applications. Combining robust construction with flexibility, these cables serve as cost-effective feeders or branch circuits, eliminating the need for traditional wire-in-conduit systems. Compliant with UL 1072 and UL 1569 standards, they ensure reliability in diverse environments.

Key Features & Benefits

  1. Wide Application Flexibility

    • Suitable for exposed/concealed installations, wet/dry locations, direct burial, concrete embedding, cable trays, and metal racks.

    • Supports 6-foot spacing between supports for easy installation.

  2. Superior Electrical Performance

    • Voltage Rating: 5kV (133% insulation level) or 8kV (100% insulation level).

    • Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C operational.

  3. Enhanced Safety & Durability

    • FT4 Flame Retardant | Oil & UV Resistant | Sunlight-Resistant Yellow PVC Jacket.

    • Corrugated aluminum sheath provides mechanical protection and EMI shielding.

Cable Structure & Materials

Layer Material & Specification
1. Conductor Uncoated copper, compact stranded (ASTM B-496).
2. Conductor Screen Extruded semiconducting EPR.
3. Insulation EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).
4. Insulation Screen Extruded semiconducting EPR.
5. Shield 5-mil uncoated copper tape, helical application (12.5% overlap).
6. Ground 3 bare copper conductors (UL 1072 compliant).
7. Fillers Polypropylene (PP).
8. Sheath Corrugated, impervious aluminum.
9. Jacket UV-resistant yellow PVC.

Technical Data

Cond. Size (AWG/kcmil) Diam. Over Insul. (inch) Ground Cond. (No. × AWG) Overall Diam. (inch) Approx. Weight (lb/1000ft) Ampacity (Air)*
2/0 0.522 3 × 10 1.566 1,067 134A
3/0 0.570 3 × 8 1.666 2,426 172A
4/0 0.608 3 × 8 1.710 2,832 213A
250 0.672 3 × 8 1.955 3,346 249A
500 0.902 3 × 6 2.448 6,002 492A
750 1.128 3 × 4 3.150 9,633 740A

Notes:
*Ampacity values based on NEC in-air installations (cable tray/direct burial ratings available).
Ground conductors comply with UL 1072 fault-current requirements.

Applications

  • Industrial Plants: Feeder circuits for machinery, motors, and switchgear.

  • Utility Networks: Substation connections, renewable energy projects.

  • Infrastructure: Tunnels, wastewater facilities, and direct-buried outdoor runs.

  • High-Risk Areas: Oil refineries, chemical plants (oil-resistant jacket).

Standards & Certifications

  • UL File No.: E466020

  • Compliance: UL 1072 (Shielded Power Cables), UL 1569 (Metal-Clad Cables).

  • Printing Example:
    CHN CABLES 3/C 2/0AWG 3/GRD 8AWG TYPE MV-105 OR MC-HL 5kV 133%/8kV 100% SUN RES FOR CT USE FT4

Product Advantages

  1. Cost Efficiency

    • 30%+ savings vs. conduit systems (reduced labor/material costs).

  2. Extended Service Life

    • EPR insulation resists thermal aging (>40 years at 105°C).

  3. Maintenance-Free Design

    • Hermetic aluminum sheath blocks moisture/chemical ingress.

  4. Extreme Environment Resilience

    • Operates from -40°C (Arctic) to +105°C (industrial hotspots).

  5. Simplified Compliance

    • Integrated grounding (UL 1072) and FT4 flame certification.