Insulation
Okoguard is Okonite's registered trade name for its exclusive ethylene-propylene rubber
(EPR) base, thermosetting compound, whose optimum balance of electrical and physical
properties is unequaled in other solid dielectrics. Okoguard insulation, with the
distinctive red color and a totally integrated EPR system, provides the optimum balance of
electrical and physical properties for long, problem free service. Assembly
The Type MV-105 conductors are assembled with fillers, one bare stranded grounding
conductor and a binder tape into a round core. A continuously corrugated welded aluminum
sheath (C-L-X) encases the cable core. The C-L-X sheath is protected with a low
temperature orange Okoseal® jacket. The impervious, continuous, corrugated
aluminum C-L-X sheath provides complete protection against moisture, liquids and gases in
addition to its excellent mechanical strength. In addition, the aluminum sheath has
adequate ampacity capability to be used as a grounding conductor in non HL areas. The
Okoseal jacket allows the cable to be direct buried in the ground, embedded in concrete or
areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres.
Applications
C-L-X power cables are recommended as an economical alternate to a wire in conduit system.
They are designed specifically for use as feeders in industrial and utility power
distribution systems. C-L-X power cables may be installed in both exposed and concealed
work, wet and dry locations, direct burial in the earth, or embedded in concrete. They may
be installed on metal racks, troughs, in cable trays or secured to supports not greater
than 6 feet apart.
C-L-X Type MC-HL cables are also approved for Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and
2, and Class I, Zone 1 and 2 hazardous locations NEC Articles 501, 502, 503
and 505.
Specifications
Conductors: Uncoated copper compact stranded per ASTM B-496.
Strand Screen:Extruded semiconducting EPR conductor stress relief meets or
exceeds electrical and physical requirements of ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072.
Insulation: Okoguard meets or exceeds electrical and physical requirements of
ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072. The insulated conductors are tested in accordance with AEIC
CS8.
Insulation Screen: Extruded semiconducting EPR stress relief layer meets or
exceeds electrical and physical requirements of ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC74 and UL 1072.
Shield: 5 mil uncoated copper tape with 12.5% nominal overlap.
Phase Identification: Color coded (black, red, blue) polyester ribbon laid
longitudinally under the copper shield.
Grounding Conductor: Uncoated copper in accordance with UL 1072.
Assembly: Cabled with fillers in the interstices, binder tape overall.
Sheath: Close fitting, impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum C-L-X per UL
1072, and UL listing E-60545; C-L-X is approved as a grounding conductor by NEC.
Jacket: A low temperature, sunlight resistant, orange PVC jacket in accordance
with UL 1072, and CSA 22.2. Other color jackets are available.
UL Listed as Type MV-105 or MC-HL, sunlight resistant, for use in cable tray, and for
direct burial in accordance with UL 1072 and 2225. Conforms to applicable requirements of
IEC 502, 540, and 332-3. CSA Listed C68.3.
Product Features
- Triple tandem extruded, all EPR system.
- Complete prepackaged, color coded, factory tested
wiring system.
- Okoguard C-L-X cables meet or exceed all recognized industry standards UL,
AEIC, NEMA/ICEA, IEEE.
- Passes the vertical tray flame test requirements of IEEE 383 and
1202, UL 1072, ICEA T-29-520 (210,000 BTU/hr.) and the 210,000 BTU/hr. corner
configuration test.
- Complies with NEC Sections 310.7 and 300.50 for direct burial.
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Complies with NEC Articles 501, 502, 503 and 505 for hazardous locations.
- Continuous sheath
provides grounding safety.
- Excellent corona resistance.
- Screens are clean stripping.
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Exceptional resistance to "treeing".
- Installation temperature of -40°C.
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Improved Temperature Rating.
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