This 750 MCM 4-conductor Priority-Plex® assembly with an integrated 3/0 Ground is a robust high-voltage feeder solution for 277/480V 3-phase, 4-wire systems. By factory-twisting the heavy-gauge phases (Brown, Orange, Yellow), the neutral (Gray), and a 3/0 AWG Green ground, this system provides a complete circuit in a single bundle, maximizing efficiency for industrial-scale installations.
Why Choose Priority-Plex® 750 MCM with 3/0 Ground?
At the 750 MCM scale, cables are notoriously difficult to handle due to their weight and bend radius. Priority-Plex® technology eliminates the need to set up five separate reels, which is a massive logistical advantage in tight electrical rooms. The 3/0 ground is sized to meet NEC requirements for this ampacity, providing a safe ground path while keeping the overall bundle diameter slightly smaller than a full-sized ground version.
Optimized Grounding: The 3/0 AWG Green ground is factory-integrated, ensuring a reliable low-impedance ground path while maintaining the most efficient bundle geometry for high-tension pulls.
480V Phase Identification: Permanent, factory-colored insulation (Brown, Orange, Yellow, Gray) provides instant phase identification for high-voltage systems, eliminating the labor and human error associated with field-taping.
Superior Pulling Efficiency: The twisted configuration significantly reduces the risk of "cable jamming" (where cables wedge together in a conduit bend), which is a common failure point for large parallel pulls.
Rugged XHHW-2 Insulation: The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) jacket is rated for 90°C and provides superior moisture and chemical resistance, essential for industrial and underground environments.
Technical Specifications: 750 MCM 4C + 3/0G
Phase/Neutral Size: 750 MCM (kcmil)
Ground Size: 3/0 AWG
Number of Conductors: 5 (Brown, Orange, Yellow, Gray, Green Ground)
Conductor Material: AA-8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
Insulation Type: XHHW-2 (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Voltage Rating: 600V
Temperature Rating: 90°C (Wet/Dry)
Ampacity: 435 Amps (@ 90°C) | 385 Amps (@ 75°C)
Configuration: Parallel-Twisted (Priority-Plex®)
Common Applications
Industrial Primary Feeders: Supplying power from main switchgear to 480V distribution panels in manufacturing and heavy industrial plants.
Commercial Riser Systems: Used in high-rise buildings to distribute 480V power to mechanical rooms or floor-level transformers.
Hospitals & Infrastructure: Reliable power for mission-critical life-safety systems and heavy medical imaging equipment.
Central Utilities: Ideal for powering large-scale chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment pumping stations.
Technical Note: Installing a 5-conductor 750 MCM bundle requires high-capacity pulling equipment. Ensure that the conduit is sized correctly for a 5-wire 750/3/0 configuration per NEC Chapter 9. Always use AL9CU-rated mechanical or compression connectors and apply an approved antioxidant compound on all terminations to prevent oxidation and localized heating.
CABLE CONFIGURATION: 4C + 1G (BRN-ORG-YEL-GRY-GRN) Twisted Bundle
PRIORITY PART#: 750-04PPLEX-BOYG-3/0G