{"product_id":"4-0-3-conductor-direct-burial-aluminum-mc-cable","title":"4\/0-3C Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground (PVC Jacketed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Engineered for maximum power capacity and tough underground environments, 4\/0 3-Conductor Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable delivers complete feeder protection without the added labor or expense of installing underground conduit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis heavy-duty cable features three 4\/0 AWG compact-stranded aluminum conductors and one #2 AWG aluminum ground conductor, protected by an interlocked aluminum armor and covered in a rugged, moisture-proof, UV-resistant PVC outer jacket. Fully approved per NEC Article 330 for direct earth burial, wet locations, and cable tray applications, it is the ultimate cost-effective solution for 200A commercial service distribution, industrial subpanels, and agricultural power runs.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits: 4\/0-4\/0-4\/0 Direct Burial MC Cable + Ground \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum 4\/0 AWG Feeder Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Rated for 180A to 205A applications, making it the ideal choice for 200-Amp commercial service entrances, high-output industrial subpanels, and heavy equipment feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree-Phase 3-Wire Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Encapsulates three insulated power legs into a compact outer profile, facilitating easier pulling through cable trays and wall cavities compared to 4-conductor configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Burial Approved (No Conduit Required):\u003c\/b\u003e The extruded PVC outer jacket isolates the interlocked aluminum armor from moisture, soil chemicals, and ground rot, allowing you to lay cable directly into open trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAA-8000 Aluminum Alloy Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with 8000-series compact stranded aluminum alloy to deliver high-capacity conductivity at a fraction of the cost and weight of copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA):\u003c\/b\u003e Continuous spiral-wrapped metal armor offers robust physical protection against rock crushing and trench backfill, eliminating the labor of laying conduit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXHHW-2 XLPE Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Individual conductors feature cross-linked polyethylene insulation certified for 90°C wet and dry operational environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Flame Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to handle direct exposure to sunlight, wet locations, and indoor\/outdoor transitions seamlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications: 4\/0-4\/0-4\/0 Direct Burial Alum MC Cable + Ground \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\/0 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Power Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 AWG Bare Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Colors (240V):\u003c\/b\u003e Black, White, Red \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Type:\u003c\/b\u003e XLPE \/ XHHW-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e AIA (Aluminum Interlocked Armor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Outer Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e PVC - Black (Sunlight \u0026amp; Moisture Resistant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 90°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmp Rating (@ 75°C - NEC):\u003c\/b\u003e 180 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C - NEC):\u003c\/b\u003e 205 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.055 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.050 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Nominal Outer Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.77 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Net Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,233 lbs per 1,000 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Bending Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.39 inches \u003ci\u003e(Calculated as 7x Diameter Over Jacket)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e UL 44, UL 1569 (Type MC), NEMA WC70 \/ ICEA S-95-658, IEEE 1202, ASTM B800 \u0026amp; B801, NEC 518.4, NEC 520.5, NEC 645.5, and NEC 300.22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon 4\/0-3 Alum MC Cable PVC Jacket Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Commercial Feeders:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivering power from utility disconnects to 200A main service panels, commercial distribution hubs, and switchgear setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Solar Grid Runs:\u003c\/b\u003e Routing heavy power across large commercial solar arrays, industrial processing plants, and water treatment facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderground Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Running direct-buried main feeders between separate commercial buildings, agricultural complexes, and heavy machinery workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02093c4c4f149f2c-513\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note: \u003c\/b\u003eTo prevent structural degradation from galvanic corrosion, installers must utilize dual-rated AL7CU or AL9CU mechanical compression lugs or mechanical split-bolts when joining this aluminum cable to copper busbars or breaker terminals. Penetrox or similar antioxidant joint compound must be thoroughly applied to all bare aluminum conductors before final structural torquing. While the PVC jacket isolates the interior armor against direct soil or chemical contact, minimum trench depth profiles must strictly comply with NEC Article 300.5 tables (typically requiring 24 inches of earth cover for direct-buried cables not under concrete paths, or 18 inches beneath standard structural landscapes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Large-scale high-voltage feeder systems and underground distribution paths must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical building enforcement, and relevant safety parameters. 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