1500 MCM Aluminum URD Cable 35kV 100% Insulation | Water Block 1/3 Neutral

"Maximum ampacity for utility-scale primary power—engineered with tree-retardant XLPE and dual-layer water blocking for supreme 35kV grid reliability."

Why Utilities Specify the 1500 MCM 35kV URD

The 1500 MCM 35kV URD cable is the largest standard primary conductor in the underground distribution family. It represents the ultimate limit of current-carrying capacity, designed for massive substation-to-substation interconnects and the most demanding high-voltage industrial projects in the world.

• Dual-Layer Water Block Protection: On a conductor of this magnitude, moisture ingress is the greatest threat to system longevity. This cable utilizes specialized water-blocking compounds in the conductor strands and water-swellable agents in the neutral layer to create a permanent longitudinal moisture seal.

• Tree-Retardant XLPE (TR-XLPE): Featuring a 345-mil insulation wall, the TR-XLPE is chemically formulated to inhibit the formation of "water trees," ensuring the cable remains electrically stable even under the extreme thermal stress of a 1,500 kcmil load.

• 1/3 Concentric Neutral: Featuring 30 x #10 AWG annealed bare copper wires, this configuration provides a massive grounded path for fault currents and superior electrical stress control for the highest-load utility systems.

• Compact Stranded 1350-H19 Aluminum: The 1500 kcmil core is hard-drawn and compact-stranded to provide maximum tensile strength while maintaining a profile that can be pulled through 6" primary duct banks.

Common 35kV Applications

• Primary Substation Interconnects: The main high-capacity "bridge" between utility substations in high-demand metropolitan areas.

• Utility-Scale Renewable Collection: The primary trunk line for collecting and transporting power from massive wind farms and solar arrays.

• Heavy Industrial Infrastructure: Providing the supreme 35kV primary service for refineries, steel mills, and massive manufacturing campuses.

Technical Specifications

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW: 1500 MCM MAXIMUM-CAPACITY PRIMARY The 1500 MCM 35kV URD cable is optimized for primary distribution applications requiring the highest current density available in the industry. With a massive nominal outer diameter of 2.77", this cable is engineered for the rigors of primary duct installations in environments where reliability is non-negotiable.

APPLICATION: Aluminum Conductor MV-105 35kV water-blocked URD cable is primarily used for primary underground power distribution. It is suitable for use in wet or dry locations, installed in underground ducts or via direct burial.

CONDUCTORS: 1500 MCM (1500 kcmil) Compact or compressed aluminum 1350-H19 in Class B stranding.

CONDUCTOR WATER BLOCK: Interstitial spaces between conductor strands are filled with a water-blocking compound to prevent moisture migration.

INSULATION: TR-XLPE (Tree-Retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene) in 100% insulation level (345 Mils).

CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL WATER BLOCK: Semi-conducting water-swellable tape over the insulation shield or water-swellable powder between the concentric neutral strands.

CONCENTRIC NEUTRAL: 30 x #10 AWG Annealed bare copper wires (1/3 neutral conductivity).

JACKET: Sunlight resistant XLPE, black with three red stripes for easy high-voltage phase identification.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE:

• UL 1072: Listed as Type MV-105

• ICEA S-94-649: Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 through 46kV

• AEIC CS8: Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46kV

• Temperature Ratings: 105°C (Normal), 140°C (Emergency), 250°C (Short Circuit)

CABLE MARKING: PRIORITY WIRE AL TR-XLPE 35KV 100% INSUL LEVEL 345 MILS (UL) E364254 TYPE MV-105 XLPE WB SUN RES.

Technical Note: All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.