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SECONDARY URD CABLE

Secondary underground distribution cables are used to run power from a pad mounted transformer to the service entry or meter of a structure. The cables are rated for installation in underground duct or directly buried in earth. They are offered in single conductor, duplex, triplex, and quadruplex.

* Ampacity based on 40˚C ambient temperature, crosswind at 2ft/s, and no sun.
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Application

The wire is rated at 600V for underground secondary distribution not exceeding 90˚C. It may be directly buried in earth or installed in duct in both wet or dry locations. 

Configuration
  • Black phase insulated conductors cabled with neutral. Neutral will be marked with yellow striping or yellow jacket.

Construction
  • Conductors: Class B compressed concentric lay stranded 1350 aluminum alloy per ASTM B231 or AA-8000 aluminum alloy per ASTM B800 & B801.
  • Insulation: Phase conductors in black thermoset cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).  Neutral conductor in black thermoset cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) identified by yellow striping or full yellow jacket.

Additional Standards
  • ICEA S-105-692: 600V Single layer thermoset insulated utility underground distribution cable
  • UL854:  Service Entrance Cables
  • RUS accepted

Product Features
  • Individual cables are UL Listed as USE-2
  • RUS accepted        
  • Temperature rating of 90˚C dry, wet, and direct burial
  • Heat, ozone, oil, and chemical resistant
  • Tear and abrasion resistant

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Secondary Aluminum URD

The cable is rated at 600V for underground secondary distribution not exceeding 90°C. It may be directly buried in earth or installed in duct in both wet or dry locations.

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