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Section 2: Sheet 38
Okoguard® URO-J
25kV Underground Primary Distribution Cable-Jacketed
Red Identification Stripes
Aluminum Conductor/105°C Rating
100% and 133% Insulation Levels
A Conductor-Stranded Aluminum

B Strand Screen-Extruded Semiconducting EPR

C Insulation-Okoguard

D Insulation Screen-Extruded Semiconducting EPR

E Concentric Conductor-Bare Copper Wires

F Encapsulating Jacket-Okolene with three extruded red ID stripe


Insulation
Okoguard is Okonite's registered trade name for its exclusive ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) based, thermosetting compound, whose optimum balance of electrical and physical properties is unequalled 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.

The triple tandem extrusion of the screens with the insulation provides optimum electrical characteristics.

An insulation screen of ethylene-propylene rubber is extruded over the insulation. The copper concentric wires are uniformly spaced around the insulation screen. The overall polyethylene jacket provides protection against mechanical damage and corrosion.

Product identification is provided through the use of three red stripes placed 120° apart in the black jacket.

Applications
Okoguard URO-J cables provide maximum circuit longevity in underground residential distribution systems. They can be buried directly or installed in underground ducts or conduits.

Specifications
Central Conductor: Aluminum per ASTM B-609, Class B stranded per B-231.

Conductor Screen: Extruded semiconducting ethylene-propylene rubber meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649/NEMA WC74 and AEIC CS8.

Insulation: Extruded Okoguard meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649/NEMA WC74 and AEIC CS8.

Insulation Screen: Extruded semiconducting ethylene-propylene rubber meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649/NEMA WC74 and AEIC CS8.

Concentric Conductor: Bare copper wires.

Jacket: Black Okolene® meets or exceeds the requirements of ICEA S-94-649/NEMA WC74 for polyethylene jackets.

Product Features  

  • Triple tandem extruded, all EPR system. 
  • Okoguard cables meet or exceed NEMA/ICEA and REA U-1 standards. 
  • 90°C continuous operating temperature 
  • 130°C emergency rating 
  • 250°C short circuit rating 
  • Excellent corona resistance. 
  • Low dielectric constant and power factor. 
  • Screens are clean stripping. 
  • Exceptional resistance to"treeing". 
  • Moisture resistant. 
  • Overall jacket provides extended life. 
  • Excellent resistance to most chemicals. 
  • Listed byUL as MV90
  • Listed by CSA as C68.3
  • Design Options:
    Additional conductor sizes
    Filled strand
    Copper central conductor
    Copper flat strap concentric neutral
    Product identification via colored jackets or ridges
    Semiconducting jackets 
  • Improved Temperature Rating.

Okoguard insulation system has been tested and qualified for operation at 105°C continuous and 140°C emergency operating temperature.


Okoguard Insulation: 260 mils 100% Insulation Level
1-Catalog Number
2-Conductor Size - AWG or kcmil
3-Nominal Dia. over Insulation
4-Nominal Dia. over Insulation Screen
5-Copper Neutral - No. x AWG
06-Nominal O.D. - Inches
07-Approx. Net Weight - lbs./1000'
08-Approx. Ship Weight - lbs./1000'
09-Ampacity Direct Burial(1)
10-Ampacity Duct(1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
FULL NEUTRAL
161-23-4066 1(19x) 0.90 0.97 14 x 14 1.21 772 872 185 135
161-23-4069 1/0(1x) 0.90 0.97 16 x 14 1.21 814 894 230 175
161-23-4072 1/0(19x) 0.94 1.01 16 x 14 1.25 857 957 210 150
163-23-4072* 1/0(19x) 0.95 1.02 16 x 14 1.26 747 819 230 175
161-23-4075 2/0(19x) 0.98 1.05 14 x 12 1.33 1001 1117 240 175
161-23-4078 3/0(19x) 1.03 1.13 16 x 12 1.40 1157 1273 270 200
161-23-4081 4/0(19x) 1.09 1.19 14 x 10 1.50 1372 1550 305 225
161-23-4084 250(37x) 1.14 1.24 16 x 10 1.56 1546 1724 335 250
161-23-4090 350(37x) 1.25 1.35 20 x 10 1.73 1916 2166 405 300
1/3 NEUTRAL
160-23-4066 1(19x) 0.90 0.97 6 x 14 1.21 691 791 175 155
160-23-4072 1/0(19x) 0.94 1.01 6 x 14 1.25 741 841 200 175
160-23-4075 2/0(19x) 0.98 1.05 8 x 14 1.29 812 912 230 200
160-23-4078 3/0(19x) 1.03 1.13 10 x 14 1.37 935 1051 260 230
160-23-4081 4/0(19x) 1.09 1.19 12 x 14 1.43 1046 1162 290 245
162-23-4081* 4/0(19x) 1.10 1.20 12 x 14 1.44 1062 1157 310 265
160-23-4084 250(37x) 1.14 1.24 14 x 14 1.48 1152 1330 315 265
160-23-4090 350(37x) 1.25 1.35 18 x 14 1.59 1388 1566 375 325
160-23-4093 500(37x) 1.38 1.48 16 x 12 1.81 1832 2082 450 390
162-23-4093* 500(37x) 1.39 1.49 16 x 12 1.82 1869 2155 485 420
160-23-4096 750(61x) 1.57 1.70 16 x 10 2.08 2452 2708 550 480
162-23-4096* 750(61x) 1.57 1.70 16 x 10 2.08 2460 2715 550 480
160-23-4099 1000(61x) 1.72 1.85 18 x ** 2.23 3027 3533 640 565
162-23-4099* 1000(61x) 1.73 1.86 18 x ** 2.25 3126 3461 690 610

Okoguard Insulation: 320 mils 133% Insulation Level
1-Catalog Number
2-Conductor Size - AWG or kcmil
3-Nominal Dia. over Insulation
4-Nominal Dia. over Insulation Screen
5-Copper Neutral - No. x AWG
06-Nominal O.D. - Inches
07-Approx. Net Weight - lbs./1000'
08-Approx. Ship Weight - lbs./1000'
09-Ampacity Direct Burial(1)
10-Ampacity Duct(1)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
FULL NEUTRAL
161-23-5066 1(19x) 1.02 1.12 14 x 14 1.36 931 1047 185 135
161-23-5072 1/0(19x) 1.06 1.16 16 x 14 1.40 1022 1138 210 150
161-23-5075 2/0(19x) 1.10 1.20 14 x 12 1.47 1175 1353 240 175
161-23-5078 3/0(19x) 1.15 1.25 16 x 12 1.52 1308 2503 270 200
161-23-5081 4/0(19x) 1.21 1.31 14 x 10 1.69 1600 1819 305 225
161-23-5084 250(37x) 1.27 1.37 16 x 10 1.74 1782 2032 335 250
161-23-5090 350(37x) 1.37 1.47 20 x 10 1.85 2099 2349 405 300
1/3 NEUTRAL
160-23-5066 1(19x) 1.02 1.12 6 x 14 1.36 850 966 175 155
160-23-5072 1/0(19x) 1.06 1.16 6 x 14 1.40 906 1022 200 175
160-23-5075 2/0(19x) 1.10 1.20 8 x 14 1.44 983 1099 230 200
160-23-5078 3/0(19x) 1.15 1.25 10 x 14 1.49 1083 1261 260 230
160-23-5081 4/0(19x) 1.21 1.31 12 x 14 1.55 1200 1378 290 245
160-23-5084 250(37x) 1.27 1.37 14 x 14 1.60 1312 1490 315 265
160-23-5090 350(37x) 1.37 1.47 18 x 14 1.77 1631 1881 375 325
160-23-5093 500(37x) 1.50 1.60 16 x 12 1.93 2025 2275 450 390
160-23-5096 750(61x) 1.69 1.83 16 x ** 2.20 2722 3122 550 480
160-23-5099 1000(61x) 1.84 1.98 18 x ** 2.35 3265 3771 640 565
** Special conductor size

Authorized Stock Item - Available from Customer Service Centers.

* These items include filled strand.

(1) Ampacities

Full neutral, single phase ampacities are based on  90°C conductor temperature, 20°C ambient temperature, 100% load factor, an earth thermal resistivity of RHO 90 and modified for jacketed cable.

One third neutral, three phase ampacities are based on ICEA P-53-426 triplexed or triangular configuration for the same conditions stated above.

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