AL MHF 

600 V Aluminum Mobile Home Feeder Cable

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Aluminum MHF Cable is a 600 V feeder cable designed for supplying electrical power to manufactured homes, mobile homes, residential structures, and other service-entrance applications. It is constructed with compact stranded aluminum conductors, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, and a durable sunlight-resistant outer jacket.

The cable is designed for direct burial and outdoor applications where protection against moisture, sunlight, and mechanical stresses is required. Its lightweight aluminum conductor construction provides an economical alternative to copper feeder cables while maintaining reliable electrical performance.

APPLICATIONS

• Manufactured and mobile home electrical feeders

• Residential service entrance systems

• Underground feeder installations

• Direct-buried electrical distribution

• Outdoor feeder circuits

• Service equipment connections

• Panelboard and distribution equipment

• Residential and light-commercial power distribution

STANDARDS

• UL 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

• UL 854 – Service-Entrance Cables

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• ASTM B800 – 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Conductors

• ASTM B801 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors

• ICEA S-95-658 – Nonshielded Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less

• RoHS Compliant, where applicable

RATED VOLTAGE

600 V

CONDUCTOR

• Material: Aluminum

• Conductor Type: Stranded, compact or compressed

• Aluminum Alloy: 8000 Series

• Conductor Class: Class B stranded

• Conductor identification according to applicable cable configuration

• Designed for excellent conductivity, flexibility, and reduced cable weight

INSULATION

Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

The XLPE insulation provides:

• Excellent electrical insulation

• High thermal stability

• Good moisture resistance

• Good resistance to sunlight and environmental exposure

• Long-term operational reliability

JACKET

The cable is provided with a durable thermoplastic or thermoset outer jacket suitable for outdoor and direct-burial applications.

Typical jacket characteristics include:

• Sunlight resistant

• Moisture resistant

• Abrasion resistant

• Good mechanical strength

• Suitable for underground installation

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION

TECHNICAL DATA

STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS

COMMON SIZE RANGE

Other conductor sizes and configurations are available according to project requirements.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The aluminum conductor is manufactured to provide stable electrical performance and efficient current carrying capability. The compact stranded construction reduces the overall cable diameter compared with conventional stranded constructions while maintaining mechanical strength and installation flexibility.

The XLPE insulation provides reliable dielectric performance and supports continuous conductor operation at temperatures up to 90°C, subject to the applicable cable construction and installation requirements.

INSTALLATION

MHF Cable may be installed in suitable residential and outdoor feeder systems in accordance with the applicable National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical regulations, and cable listing requirements.

Typical installation methods include:

• Underground conduit

• Direct burial, where permitted

• Residential feeder systems

• Manufactured home feeder systems

• Outdoor service connections

• Electrical distribution equipment connections

The minimum bending radius, pulling tension, ampacity, burial depth, and installation conditions shall comply with the applicable cable standard and local electrical code.

KEY FEATURES

• 600 V rated construction

• Lightweight aluminum conductors

• 8000 Series aluminum alloy

• XLPE insulation

• Suitable for residential feeder applications

• Designed for manufactured and mobile homes

• Sunlight and moisture resistant

• Suitable for outdoor applications

• Direct-burial capability according to applicable construction

• Lower weight than equivalent copper feeder cables

• Cost-effective alternative to copper conductors

• Available in multiple conductor sizes and configurations

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE

Each cable is manufactured under controlled production conditions and subjected to applicable electrical and dimensional inspections to ensure consistent conductor construction, insulation quality, dimensional accuracy, and electrical performance.

Typical quality-control procedures may include:

• Conductor resistance testing

• Insulation thickness inspection

• High-voltage testing

• Dimensional inspection

• Spark testing

• Jacket inspection

• Finished-cable electrical testing

PACKAGING

Available packaging options include:

• Wooden reels

• Steel-wooden reels

• Plywood reels

• Export-grade cable drums

Cable length and drum dimensions can be customized according to project requirements.

CUSTOMIZATION

The following options can be customized:

• Conductor size

• Number of conductors

• Neutral configuration

• Grounding conductor

• Insulation color

• Jacket color

• Cable length

• Drum size

• Cable marking

• Packaging

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Typical cable marking may include:

MHF 600 V AL XLPE SUN RES

Marking details can be customized according to the applicable UL listing, customer specifications, and project requirements.

ADVANTAGES OF ALUMINUM MHF

Compared with copper feeder cables, aluminum MHF offers:

• Lower cable weight

• Easier transportation and handling

• Reduced material cost

• Efficient installation

• Suitable conductivity for feeder applications

• Excellent long-term performance when properly installed

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Aluminum MHF Cable is a 600 V aluminum feeder cable engineered for manufactured homes, mobile homes, residential service entrances, and outdoor electrical distribution. Its 8000 Series aluminum conductor, XLPE insulation, and durable jacket provide a combination of electrical reliability, mechanical performance, weather resistance, and installation efficiency for modern residential feeder systems.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. What is Aluminum MHF Cable?

Aluminum MHF Cable is a 600 V feeder cable primarily designed for manufactured homes, mobile homes, residential feeder systems, and service-entrance applications.

Q2. What voltage is Aluminum MHF Cable rated for?

The standard MHF cable is rated at 600 V.

Q3. What type of aluminum conductor is used?

The cable can be manufactured with 8000 Series aluminum alloy conductors, typically in stranded or compact stranded construction.

Q4. What insulation is used?

The standard construction uses cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, providing excellent electrical, thermal, moisture, and environmental performance.

Q5. Can Aluminum MHF Cable be used outdoors?

Yes. Properly constructed MHF cable is suitable for outdoor applications, subject to the applicable UL listing, NEC requirements, and installation conditions.

Q6. Can Aluminum MHF Cable be directly buried?

It can be suitable for direct-burial installations when the specific cable construction is listed and permitted for direct burial. Installation must comply with the applicable NEC and local electrical requirements.

Q7. What sizes are available?

Common sizes include 2 AWG, 1 AWG, 1/0 AWG, 2/0 AWG, 4/0 AWG, 250 kcmil, 350 kcmil, and 500 kcmil aluminum, with additional sizes available upon request.

Q8. What are the advantages of aluminum MHF over copper?

The main advantages include lower weight, easier handling, reduced material cost, and efficient installation for suitable feeder applications.

Q9. Is Aluminum MHF suitable for manufactured homes?

Yes. MHF cable is specifically designed for feeder applications associated with manufactured and mobile homes, subject to the applicable installation requirements.

Q10. Can the cable construction be customized?

Yes. Conductor size, conductor configuration, neutral and grounding arrangement, insulation and jacket colors, cable length, marking, and packaging can be customized according to project requirements.

Q11. What standards can Aluminum MHF Cable comply with?

Depending on the specific construction and certification, MHF cable can be manufactured to applicable requirements of UL, NEC, ASTM, and ICEA standards.

Q12. What information is required for a quotation?

For an accurate quotation, customers should provide the required conductor size, number of conductors, cable construction, voltage rating, required standard or certification, quantity, cable length, and destination.