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15kV Copper Primary UD Cable EPR/CN/LLDPE MV-90 100% I.L. 175 mils Filled/Unfilled
Conductor：
Copper Stranded Conductor
Insulation：
EPR-Based Insulation
Jacket：
LLDPE Jacket with 3 Red Stripes
Neutral：
Copper Wire Concentric
Rated Voltage：
15kV-35kV
Temperature range：
90℃
Size range：
2AWG-1000kcmil
Standard：
UL 1072
Color：
Black
Description
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Conductor
Copper Stranded Conductor(filled or unfilled)
Insulation and Sheath
EPR Insulation & LLDPE Jacket with 3 Red Stripes
Shield
Extruded Semi-Conducting Conductor Shield
Temperature Rating
90°C
15kV 100% I.L. Copper Primary UD Cable – Standard Dielectric Protection for Medium Voltage Distribution
This 15kV primary underground distribution cable delivers standard dielectric protection with 175 mils of EPR insulation at 100% insulation level. Featuring a stranded copper conductor, EPR insulation, insulation shield, and rugged LLDPE jacket with three red stripes, this cable is designed for reliable medium voltage power transmission in industrial and utility applications. UL1072 certified and MV-90 rated for continuous 90°C operation, it is suitable for underground duct, direct burial, and exposed installations where standard insulation protection meets operational requirements. Available in both filled and unfilled conductor constructions, this cable provides flexibility for projects with varying moisture protection needs.
Single Core MV90 Cable
These single-core MV-90 primary underground distribution cables are engineered for reliable medium voltage power transmission across 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV applications. Featuring stranded copper conductors, EPR insulation, concentric neutral, and a rugged LLDPE jacket with three red stripes, they deliver dependable performance in underground duct and direct burial installations. UL1072 certified with 100% and 133% insulation levels, they are rated for continuous 90°C operation with 105°C emergency overload capability, making them ideal for industrial plant feeders, utility substations, and power generation facilities. The LLDPE jacket provides excellent resistance to moisture, abrasion, and environmental stress for decades of reliable service.
Conductors：Bare Copper
Rated Voltage : 15KV-35KV
Insulated：EPR
Jacket： LLDPE
Standards ： UL1072
Temperature range ：90℃
Advantages of 15kV MV-90 100% I.L. 175 mils cable
The EPR insulation provides excellent flexibility and superior resistance to corona discharge, ensuring long-term thermal stability in medium voltage applications. The stranded copper conductor offers excellent conductivity with low resistance, minimizing energy losses over long transmission distances. The rugged LLDPE jacket delivers outstanding protection against moisture, abrasion, and environmental stress, ensuring decades of reliable underground service. Available with filled or unfilled conductor construction to meet specific project requirements for moisture protection, this cable is the standard choice for 15kV distribution systems with 100% insulation level requirements.
Product Description
The Medium Voltage Underground Distribution (UD) cables consist of a Copper (filled or unfilled) conductor, covered with ethylene propylene rubber (EPR), a concentric neutral of helically applied copper wires, and a linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) jacket with 3 extruded red stripes.
Applications
- Suitable for underground primary power applications
- For wet or dry locations
- For direct burial or in duct
Features
- High dielectric strength
- Low moisture absorption
- Low dielectric loss
- Excellent resistance to treeing
- Jacket is sunlight-resistant
- Designed to operate continuously at a conductor temperature not exceeding
105°C for normal operations
130°C for emergency overload
250°C for short circuit
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Conductor Count | 1 conductor |
| Conductor | Fully annealed bare copper Class B compressed strand (filled or unfilled) |
| Gauge Sizes | Available in 2 AWG through 1000 kcmil |
| Conductor Strand Shield | Extruded thermoset semi-conducting polymer over the conductor |
| Insulation | Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) |
| Insulation Shield | Extruded thermoset semi-conducting polymer over the insulation |
| Neutral | Helically applied, annealed, solid bare copper wires |
| Jacket |
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
|
| Jacket Marking | 00000 FT GREATER WIRE XXXAWG (KCMIL) CU (FS) 1/C XXXV XXX% INSUL LEVEL XXXMILS EPR AA X #BB LLDPE JKT MV-90 (UL) MADE IN USA MMDDYYYY |
| Packaging | Non-returnable wood reels in a variety of lengths and dimensions |
| Performance Compliances | ASTM B3 ASTM B8 ASTM B609 ICEA S-94-649 ICEA T-31-610 (water block compliance), as needed ICEA T-34-664 (moisture blocked jacket), as needed AEIC CS8 UL 1072 (MV-90) RUS U1 |
Copper Unfilled/Filled 15kV 100% I.L. 175mils
| Conductor Size AWG/kcmil |
Nom. Conductor Diameter in (mm) |
Insulation Diameter in (mm) |
Concentric Neutral No. x AWG |
Jacket Thickness in (mm) |
Approx. Overall Diameter in (mm) |
Approx. Net Weight lbs/kft (kg/km) |
Ampacity |
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| Underground Duct |
Direct Buried |
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| 1/3 Reduced Neutral | ||||||||
| 2 | 0.283(7.2) | 0.69(17.5) | 6×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.01(25.7) | 595(885) | 155 | 210 |
| 1 | 0.322(8.2) | 0.73(18.5) | 7×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.05(26.7) | 680(1,012) | 175 | 240 |
| 1/0 | 0.362(9.2) | 0.77(19.6) | 9×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.09(27.7) | 790(1,176) | 200 | 275 |
| 2/0 | 0.405(10.3) | 0.81(20.6) | 11×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.14(29.0) | 920(1,369) | 230 | 310 |
| 3/0 | 0.456(11.6) | 0.86(21.8) | 14×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.19(30.2) | 1,085(1,614) | 260 | 355 |
| 4/0 | 0.512(13.0) | 0.92(23.4) | 18×14 |
0.050(1.3) | 1.25(31.8) | 1,295(1,927) | 295 | 405 |
| 250 | 0.558(14.2) | 0.98(24.9) | 21×14 |
0.050(1.3) | 1.30(33.0) | 1,480(2,202) | 325 | 440 |
| 350 | 0.661(16.8) | 1.08(27.4) | 29×14 |
0.050(1.3) | 1.43(36.3) | 1,955(2,909) | 390 | 535 |
| 500 | 0.789(20.0) | 1.21(30.7) | 26×12 |
0.050(1.3) | 1.59(40.4) | 2,655(3,951) | 465 | 650 |
| 750 | 0.968(24.6) | 1.40(35.6) | 25×10 |
0.075(1.9) | 1.88(47.8) | 3,885(5,781) | 565 | 805 |
| Full Neutral | ||||||||
| 2 | 0.283(7.2) | 0.69(17.5) | 16×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.01(25.7) | 715(1,064) | 155 | 210 |
| 1 | 0.322(8.2) | 0.73(18.5) | 20×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.05(26.7) | 835(1,242) | 175 | 240 |
| 1/0 | 0.362(9.2) | 0.77(19.6) | 25×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.09(27.7) | 980(1,458) | 200 | 275 |
| 2/0 | 0.405(10.3) | 0.81(20.6) | 32×14 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.14(29.0) | 1,170(1,741) | 230 | 310 |
| 3/0 | 0.456(11.6) | 0.86(21.8) | 25×12 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.22(31.0) | 1,420(2,113) | 260 | 355 |
| 4/0 | 0.512(13.0) | 0.92(23.4) | 32×12 | 0.050(1.3) | 1.28(32.5) | 1,715(2,552) | 295 | 405 |
Certification
MV cable is UL certified. MV-90 cable complies with medium-voltage cable standards such as UL 1072 and ICEA S-96-659 (NEMA WC71) and has passed the UL 1685 vertical tray flame retardancy test, ensuring the cable's safety in fire conditions.
Heat-Resistant
Wear Resistance
Mechanical Strength
UL Certificated
APPLICATIONS
MV-90 single-core medium voltage cables are available in both shielded and unshielded constructions to meet diverse installation requirements. Unshielded designs simplify installation and allow flexible laying in both dry and humid environments, while shielded constructions provide enhanced protection against electrical stress and electromagnetic interference for more demanding applications. These cables are suitable for power transmission in feeders, motor power supplies, transformer connections, and distribution equipment. They provide a reliable medium-voltage power distribution solution for industrial and commercial facilities across a wide range of applications.
Industrial Power
MV medium-voltage cables are widely used in main power feeders in factories and manufacturing facilities, providing stable power transmission under high load conditions to meet the continuous operation and high reliability requirements of industrial power.
Commercial Buildings
In shopping malls, office buildings, and large commercial complexes, medium-voltage cables are used to connect transformers and distribution equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the power system and compliance with relevant electrical codes.
Substations
Medium-voltage cables are commonly used for internal equipment connections and power distribution in substations, possessing excellent voltage withstand and insulation properties to ensure long-term stable operation of the power system.
Electric Machines
MV cables are suitable for powering large motors, pump stations, and compressors, capable of withstanding frequent starts and high current surges, ensuring reliable equipment operation.
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Geritel Wire is a professional UL wire manufacturer. We are a wire and cable manufacturing factory with over 30 years of manufacturing experience, focusing on the research, development, production, and optimization of wires and cables.
Packaging Information
MV cable is commonly packaged on wooden reel, or on large wooden reel. Custom packaging is also available.
Small Wooden Reel
Large Wooden Reel
Large Wooden Reel
Global Certification
Geritel Wire Manufacturer holds 50+ international certifications, including UL, cUL, SAA, TUV, CE, VDE, ISO, and others. Our cables meet the highest global quality and safety standards.
VDE
UL
SAA
TUV
ISO
What are people saying about us
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Luis Fernando Pérez - Venezuela - Office Building Project
The wires are of very good quality. The cables need to pass through long pipes and corners, and the cables are very flexible. We also ordered fire-resistant wires, which have been tested by a testing agency and found to be without problems.
Thomas Baker - USA - Factory construction
GERITEL WIRE's engineering team was very professional. They offered suggestions based on our cable requirements, and we found more suitable cable models. Subsequent operation has been stable without any problems.
Ricardo José Herrera - Dominican - Hotel Project
Due to the tight schedule of the hotel project, we had to adjust the usage quantity several times. GERITEL WIRE supplier was very flexible in terms of delivery and packaging, with fast delivery times. The wire reels were clearly labeled, making on-site counting and distribution very convenient.
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