VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper

Service Wire #: SW-SERVICE-DRIVE-MC-2KV-CPE

Three copper conductors, stranded and insulated with heat and moisture resistant, chemically crosslinked polyethylene (type RHW-2) , phase identified and cabled together with suitable fillers and three symmetrical bare copper ground conductors. Cable core shielded with 5-mil copper tape, helically applied with 50% overlap for 100% coverage and double tape thickness throughout the cable. Shielded core covered with galvanized steel interlocked armor with overall black CPE jacket. Available with aluminum armor or PVC or EnviroPlus ® (LSZH) jacket. Available with 50% grounds*.

Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.

Part numbers in this family (18) ↓

📄 Spec sheet (PDF)

Available sizes & constructions

Size (AWG or Kcmil)(AWG or Kcmil)	Strand (no.)(no.)	Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm)	Grounding Conductors (AWG)(AWG)	Diameter Over Armor (in.)(mm)	Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm)	Approx. Diameter Overall (in.)(mm)	Approx. Net Weight (lb./1000')(kg/km)	Ampacity (30°C ambient) 90°C Wet/Dry
14†14†	77	601.52	(3) #14(3) #14	0.6316.0	501.27	0.7318.5	376560	2525	VFD2KGC14/3
12†12†	77	601.52	(3) #14(3) #14	0.6717.0	501.27	0.7719.6	426634	3030	VFD2KGC12/3
10†10†	77	601.52	(3) #14(3) #14	0.7318.5	501.27	0.8321.1	496738	4040	VFD2KGC10/3
8†8†	77	802.03	(3) #14(3) #14	0.8722.1	501.27	0.9724.6	658979	5555	VFD2KGC8/3
66	77	802.03	(3) #12(3) #12	0.9524.1	501.27	1.0526.7	8361,244	7575	VFD2KGC6/3
44	77	802.03	(3) #12(3) #12	1.0727.2	501.27	1.1729.7	1,0641,583	9595	VFD2KGC4/3
33	77	802.03	(3) #10(3) #10	1.1128.2	501.27	1.2130.7	1,2341,836	110110	VFD2KGC3/3
22	77	802.03	(3) #10(3) #10	1.2331.2	501.27	1.3333.8	1,4162,107	130130	VFD2KGC2/3
11	1919	952.41	(3) #10(3) #10	1.3734.8	501.27	1.4737.3	1,8062,688	150150	VFD2KGC1/3
1/01/0	1919	952.41	(3) #10(3) #10	1.4737.3	601.52	1.5739.9	2,0933,115	170170	VFD2KGC1/03
2/02/0	1919	952.41	(3) #10(3) #10	1.5739.9	601.52	1.6942.9	2,4703,676	195195	VFD2KGC2/03
3/03/0	1919	952.41	(3) #8(3) #8	1.6742.4	601.52	1.7945.5	2,9454,383	225225	VFD2KGC3/03
4/04/0	1919	952.41	(3) #8(3) #8	1.8146.0	601.52	1.9349.0	3,4785,176	260260	VFD2KGC4/03
250250	3737	1102.79	(3) #8(3) #8	1.9349.0	601.52	2.0552.1	4,0886,084	290290	VFD2KGC250/3
350350	3737	1102.79	(3) #6(3) #6	2.1755.1	601.52	2.2958.2	5,3597,975	350350	VFD2KGC350/3
500500	3737	1102.79	(3) #6(3) #6	2.4161.2	751.91	2.5665.0	7,12610,605	430430	VFD2KGC500/3
600600	6161	1253.17	(3) #6(3) #6	2.6567.3	751.91	2.8071.1	8,37212,459	475475	VFD2KGC600/3
750750	6161	1253.17	(3) #4(3) #4	2.8572.4	751.91	3.0076.2	10,14415,096	535535	VFD2KGC750/3

Part numbers in this family (18)

By size:

Southwire #	Description	Construction	Strand	Insulation Thickness	Grounding Conductors	Diameter Over Armor	Jacket Thickness	Approx. Diameter Overall	Approx. Net Weight	Ampacity (30°C ambient) 90°C Wet/Dry
VFD2KGC14/3	VFD2KGC14/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 14 AWG 3C	14 AWG 3C	7	60	(3) #14	0.63	50	0.73	376	25
VFD2KGC12/3	VFD2KGC12/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 12 AWG 3C	12 AWG 3C	7	60	(3) #14	0.67	50	0.77	426	30
VFD2KGC10/3	VFD2KGC10/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 10 AWG 3C	10 AWG 3C	7	60	(3) #14	0.73	50	0.83	496	40
VFD2KGC8/3	VFD2KGC8/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 8 AWG 3C	8 AWG 3C	7	80	(3) #14	0.87	50	0.97	658	55
VFD2KGC6/3	VFD2KGC6/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 6 AWG 3C	6 AWG 3C	7	80	(3) #12	0.95	50	1.05	836	75
VFD2KGC4/3	VFD2KGC4/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 4 AWG 3C	4 AWG 3C	7	80	(3) #12	1.07	50	1.17	1,064	95
VFD2KGC3/3	VFD2KGC3/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 3 AWG 3C	3 AWG 3C	7	80	(3) #10	1.11	50	1.21	1,234	110
VFD2KGC2/3	VFD2KGC2/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 2 AWG 3C	2 AWG 3C	7	80	(3) #10	1.23	50	1.33	1,416	130
VFD2KGC1/3	VFD2KGC1/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 1 AWG 3C	1 AWG 3C	19	95	(3) #10	1.37	50	1.47	1,806	150
VFD2KGC1/03	VFD2KGC1/03 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 1/0 AWG	1/0 AWG	19	95	(3) #10	1.47	60	1.57	2,093	170
VFD2KGC2/03	VFD2KGC2/03 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 2/0 AWG	2/0 AWG	19	95	(3) #10	1.57	60	1.69	2,470	195
VFD2KGC3/03	VFD2KGC3/03 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 3/0 AWG	3/0 AWG	19	95	(3) #8	1.67	60	1.79	2,945	225
VFD2KGC4/03	VFD2KGC4/03 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 4/0 AWG	4/0 AWG	19	95	(3) #8	1.81	60	1.93	3,478	260
VFD2KGC250/3	VFD2KGC250/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 250 kcmil 3C	250 kcmil 3C	37	110	(3) #8	1.93	60	2.05	4,088	290
VFD2KGC350/3	VFD2KGC350/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 350 kcmil 3C	350 kcmil 3C	37	110	(3) #6	2.17	60	2.29	5,359	350
VFD2KGC500/3	VFD2KGC500/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 500 kcmil 3C	500 kcmil 3C	37	110	(3) #6	2.41	75	2.56	7,126	430
VFD2KGC600/3	VFD2KGC600/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 600 kcmil 3C	600 kcmil 3C	61	125	(3) #6	2.65	75	2.80	8,372	475
VFD2KGC750/3	VFD2KGC750/3 VFD JACKETED MC (ACWU90) RHW-2/CPE 2,000 Volt Copper 750 kcmil 3C	750 kcmil 3C	61	125	(3) #4	2.85	75	3.00	10,144	535

Application & features

Application

For use in VFD applications. Suitable for use in hazardous locations: Class I - Div 2, Class II - Div 2, Class III - Div 1 and 2 *Patented for use with ServiceDrive ® connector and termination kit.

Specifications

Voltage Rating	2 kV (2,000 V)2 kV
Certifications	Made in the USA, REACH, ROHS, Rockwell, ULMade in the USA, REACH, ROHS, Rockwell, UL

Standards & references

UL 1569, CSA C22.2 #51
ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70
Flame Rated: IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU), IEEE 1202/CSA FT-4,
UL 1685, Two-hour Firewall
Temperature Rated at 90°C Wet/Dry, Cold Temperature Rated at -40°C
Sunlight Resistant
Direct Burial
Color Code: Black and Numbered
RoHS Compliant
NEMA BABA 70901-2-2024 WC-02-03, WC-02-04, WC-02-05
*U.S. Patent No. 7,309,835