5 kV / 8 kV Shielded EPR/PVC Single Conductor Cable – #500 KCMIL MCM (MV-105)

Product Overview

This MV-105 medium voltage power cable is a single-conductor, shielded copper cable engineered for dependable performance in industrial and utility power applications. It features durable EPR insulation, a copper tape shield, and a tough PVC outer jacket for excellent electrical stability, moisture resistance, and mechanical protection.

Rated 5 kV at 133% insulation level and 8 kV at 100% insulation level, this cable is suitable for power circuits up to 8 kV when installed in open air. It is UL-listed Type MV-105 and approved for use in wet and dry locations.

Applications

• Power circuits up to 8 kV in open-air installations
• Medium voltage power distribution systems
• Industrial plants and processing facilities
• Utility and substation installations
• Chemical plants, refineries, and steel mills
• Installation in conduit, duct, tray, or open air

Construction Details

• Conductor: #500 KCMIL MCM bare copper, stranded (37 strands)
• Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
• Insulation Level: 133% (5 kV) / 100% (8 kV)
• Shield: Helically applied copper tape
• Overall Jacket: Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Number of Conductors: 1
• Armor: None
• Ground Wires: None

Electrical & Mechanical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 5 kV (133%) / 8 kV (100%)
• Temperature Rating: 105°C (MV-105)
• Amperage: 475 A per conductor
• Insulation Thickness: 0.115 in.
• Nominal Insulation O.D.: 1.09 in.
• Overall Jacket Thickness: 0.080 in.
• Nominal Overall Diameter: 1.360 in.
• Approximate Weight: 2,132 lbs per 1,000 ft

Standards & Compliance

• UL Listed Type MV-105
• CSA Approved
• Designed for medium voltage power cable applications

Product Type

Medium Voltage Shielded Power Cable