ACWU90 CSA Certified Aluminum Armored Power Cable | 3C/4C Aluminum Conductor,XLPE Insulated | For Wet/Dry & Direct Burial

ACWU90 CSA Certified Metal Clad Armoured Cable - Metal Clad Armoured Power Cable (ACWU Type), 3C/4C Aluminum Conductor, XLPE Insulated,  PVC Jacketed

Product Overview

The ACWU90 is a robust, CSA-certified aluminum conductor armored power cable designed for demanding installations requiring mechanical protection and environmental resilience. Featuring interlocked aluminum armor and a flame-retardant PVC jacket over XLPE insulation, this cable is engineered for reliable power distribution in exposed, concealed, wet, or underground applications.

Key Applications

  • Exposed & Concealed Wiring: Suitable in dry, wet, or weather-exposed locations.

  • Cable Tray Systems: Approved for use in ventilated, non-ventilated, and ladder-type cable trays (wet/dry).

  • Direct Earth Burial: Designed for trench installation.

  • Service Entrance: Above or below ground service entry applications.

  • Industrial & Commercial Power Distribution: Reliable power feed where mechanical damage or moisture is a concern.

Construction & Material Specifications

  1. Conductor: Three or four compacted AA-8000 series aluminum conductors. Includes a bare aluminum bonding wire.

  2. Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE). Provides excellent electrical properties, thermal stability (rated 90°C), and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

  3. Assembly Wrap: Paper or Polypropylene (PP) tape over assembled conductors.

  4. Armor: Interlocked Aluminum. Offers superior mechanical protection against impact, crushing, and rodent damage, while providing a continuous grounding path.

  5. Overall Jacket: Low Flame Spread PVC. Protects against moisture, sunlight (UV), oils, and chemicals. Provides corrosion resistance and flame retardancy.

Conductor Identification:

  • 3-Conductor: Black, Red, White

  • 4-Conductor: Black, Red, Blue, White

Standards & Certifications

  • CSA C22.2 No. 174: Cables and Cable-Glands for Use in Hazardous Locations (Metal Clad Cables).

  • CSA C22.2 No. 51: Armoured Cables.

  • Certified for use in Canada (CUL) and meets applicable US standards (often used under NEC Article 330).

Technical Data Table

No. of Phases Conductor Size (AWG/kcmil) Insulation Thickness (mm) Bonding Wire Size (AWG) PVC Jacket Thickness (mm) Approx. Overall Diameter (mm) Approx. Net Weight (kg/km)
3 6 1.14 8 1.27 21.6 807.4
3 4 1.14 6 1.27 24.2 980.8
3 3 1.14 6 1.27 25.4 1,071.4
3 2 1.14 6 1.27 27.0 1,188.4
3 1 1.40 4 1.27 29.9 1,411.6
3 1/0 1.40 4 1.27 31.8 1,575.2
3 2/0 1.40 4 1.27 34.0 1,772.8
3 3/0 1.40 4 1.27 36.6 2,015.2
3 4/0 1.40 4 1.27 39.5 2,304.1
3 250 1.65 2 1.52 43.5 2,668.4
3 300 1.65 2 1.52 46.2 2,980.2
3 350 1.65 2 1.52 48.8 3,281.0
3 400 1.65 2 1.52 51.1 3,584.2
3 500 1.65 1 1.52 58.7 4,712.7
3 600 2.03 1 1.90 65.4 5,478.4
3 750 2.03 1 1.90 67.2 6,245.3
4 6 1.14 8 1.27 23.7 931.9
4 4 1.14 6 1.27 26.6 1,141.9
4 3 1.14 6 1.27 28.0 1,256.4
4 2 1.14 6 1.27 29.8 1,401.9
4 1 1.40 4 1.27 33.2 1,674.9
4 1/0 1.40 4 1.27 35.3 1,881.3
4 2/0 1.40 4 1.27 37.7 2,126.3
4 3/0 1.40 4 1.27 40.1 2,416.1
4 4/0 1.40 4 1.27 43.8 2,781.4
4 250 1.65 2 1.52 51.2 3,708.4
4 300 1.65 2 1.52 54.3 4,128.9
4 350 1.65 2 1.52 57.1 4,534.4
4 400 1.65 2 1.52 59.7 4,942.6
4 500 1.65 1 1.90 65.2 5,733.4
4 600 2.03 1 1.90 71.8 6,704.0
4 750 2.03 1 1.90 77.6 7,847.1

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and approximate.

Packaging & Shipping

ACWU90 cables are securely packaged to ensure safe transit and delivery:

  1. Coils/Plastic Drums: Typically for smaller gauges or shorter lengths.

  2. Wooden or Steel-Wooden Drums: Standard for cables up to ~1 Ton per drum.

  3. Steel Drums: Used for heavy reels exceeding 4 Tons. Packaging is optimized for long-distance road and ocean freight, ensuring cables arrive undamaged.

Engineering Considerations

  • Aluminum Armor: Provides excellent mechanical protection and serves as an Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) per NEC/CEC when installed with approved fittings. Verify local grounding requirements.

  • XLPE Insulation: Superior thermal capability (90°C) allows for higher ampacity compared to older thermoplastic insulations. Resistant to thermal deformation.

  • PVC Jacket: Offers broad environmental and chemical resistance suitable for direct burial and wet locations. Low flame spread enhances safety.

  • Bonding Wire: Integral bare aluminum wire enhances grounding continuity.

  • Aluminum Conductors: Offer a cost-effective, lightweight solution. AA-8000 series provides improved conductivity and creep resistance.

Select the appropriate conductor size based on ampacity requirements (refer to NEC/CEC tables), voltage drop calculations, and specific application conditions (e.g., ambient temperature, burial depth).