ACWU90 Aluminum Alloy Conductor Armoured Cable
CSA C22.2 No. 2556 & UL Listed
1. Product Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Voltage Rating | 600V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Conductor | 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy (6 AWG-750 kcmil) |
| Grounding | Aluminum Conductor (Size-matched) |
| Insulation | RW90 XLPE (0.76-2.54mm thickness) |
| Armour | Interlocked Aluminum (0.38mm thickness) |
| Sheath | PVC (1.2mm nominal thickness) |
| Core Configuration | 2/3/4 Core Round Laid |
| Temperature Range | Operation: -40°C to +90°C (Dry Locations) |
| Flame Rating | FT4 (CSA) / IEC 60332-3-24 Cat.A |
| Environmental | RoHS, LSZH (IEC 60754/61034 compliant) |
| Bending Radius | 7× Cable OD |
2. Construction Details
- Conductor
- ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
- Sizes: 6 AWG (13.3mm²) to 750 kcmil (380mm²)
- Insulation
- Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
- RW90 Rated (90°C Wet/Dry)
- Assembly
- Phase conductors paper-wrapped
- Integrated aluminum grounding conductor
- Armour
- Helically applied aluminum tape
- Tensile strength: ≥100 N/mm²
- Sheath
- UV-resistant PVC
- Color: Black (Standard)
3. Certifications & Standards
- Canada：
- CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 2556-15
- CSA C22.2 No. 51-17
- International：
- IEC 60502-1 (600/1000V)
- UL 1569 (File E466697)
- Environmental：
- RoHS 2011/65/EU
- Halogen Content ≤0.2% (IEC 60754-1)
- Smoke Density ≤150 (IEC 61034-2)
4. Application Guidelines
✔ Approved Uses
- Commercial/industrial power distribution
- Cable trays & ventilated raceways (Dry locations)
- Ceiling fixture connections (with strain relief)
✖ Restrictions
- Not for direct burial or wet locations
- Minimum installation temp: -40°C (Requires pre-heating below -15°C)
5. Performance Data
| Test | Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Retardancy | CSA FT4 | Self-extinguishing ≤30s |
| Smoke Emission | IEC 61034-2 | ≤150% light transmittance |
| Acid Gas Emission | IEC 60754-1 | pH ≥4.3, conductivity ≤10μS/mm |
| Tensile Strength | CSA C22.2 No.2556 | ≥12.5 N/mm² (Sheath) |
6. Packaging & Identification
- Drum Lengths: 500m, 1000m (Customizable)
- Markings:
"ACWU90 600V CSA LL81196 ALUMINUM ARMOURED <AWG/kcmil> <CORE>C <DATE> FT4"
- Shipping Weight: ≈6000 kg/km (±5%)
