1、 INCH-POUND A-A-59544A November 17, 2008 SUPERSEDING A-A-59544 July 10, 2000 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION CABLE AND WIRE, ELECTRICAL (POWER, FIXED INSTALLATION) The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This comm
2、ercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for cable and wire, electrical (power, fixed installation). Cable and wire, electrical (power, fixed installation) covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications. 2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (P
3、IN). This CID uses a classification system which is included in the PIN shown in the following example (see 7.1). The PIN is made up of the basic CID number and a nine element alphanumeric number. The fixed installation electrical power cable and wire shall conform to the types specified in table I.
4、 2.1 Type designation. Cables and wires covered by this specification shall be identified by a type designation, constructed as illustrated below. This type designation is intended for cataloging and ordering purposes, and not for surface printing on the wire or cable. Example of PIN: AA59544RHW10AE
5、4/18SRSJG9 AA59544 RHW 10 A E 4/18 SR SJ G 9 Spec. No. (See 2.1.1) UL 1/type designation (See 2.1.2) Maximum working voltage (See 2.1.3) Conductor material (See 2.1.4) Type conductor(s) (See 2.1.5) Number andsize of conductor(s) (See 2.1.6) Type insulation (See 2.1.7) Outer covering (See 2.1.8) Grou
6、nd wire (See 2.1.9) Color codeof single conductor (See 2.1.10 and 2.1.11)1/ UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ATTN: DSC
7、C-VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus OH 43218-3990, or email to WireCabledscc.dla.mil. Since contact information can change you may want to verify the currency of the address information using the ASSIST Online database at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil. AMSC N/A FSC 6145 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reprod
8、uction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A TABLE I. Cable and wire types. UL standard Description Maximum working voltage Temp C. UL type ACHH 4 Heat resistant armored 600 90 ACHHL 4 Heat resistant armored, lead sheath 600 90 ACTH 4 Heat resistant, armored 600 75 ACTHH 4
9、Heat resistant, armored 600 90 ACT 4 Dry locations, armored 600 60 ACL 4 Armored, lead sheath 600 75 ACHL 4 Heat resistant, armored, lead sheath 600 75 RHW 44 Heat and moisture resistant 600 or 2,000 75 wet RHH 44 Heat resistant 600 or 2,000 90 dry SA 44 Silicone, heat resistant 600 90 RH or RHW 1/
10、44 Heat and moisture resistant 600 90 XHHW 44 Heat and moisture resistant (cross linked polyethylene, thin wall) 600 75 wet, 90 dry TW 83 Moisture resistant 600 60 THWN 83 Heat and moisture resistant 600 75 THW 83 Heat and moisture resistant 600 75 wet THHN 83 Heat resistant, for use in dry location
11、s 600 90 dry THHN or THWN 1/ 83 Heat and moisture resistant 600 90 UF 493 For direct burial in earth 600 60 UF-B 493 For direct burial in earth 600 60 or 75 wet NM-B 719 For use in dry locations 600 60 NMC-B 719 For use in dry and moist and mildly corrosive locations 600 60 SE 854 Flame and moisture
12、 retardant, no mechanical protection 600 75 USE 854 Moisture resistant, no mechanical protection, for underground use 600 75 MV 1072 Medium voltage 5-35 kV 75 or 90 MC 1569 Metal-clad 600-35,000 75, 85, or 90 1/ For dual marking, see 3.4. 2.1.1 Cable and wire specification number. A-A-59544. 2.1.2 U
13、L type designation. The UL type designation shall consist of the types specified in table I. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A 2.1.3 Maximum working voltage. The maximum working voltage shall be designated as follows: 03 -
14、300 06 - 600 10 - 1,000 20 - 2,000 30 - 3,000 40 - 4,000 50 - 5,000 100 - 10,000 350 - 35,000 2.1.4 Conductor material. The conductor material shall be designated as follows: A - 1350 aluminum C - Copper CA - Copper clad aluminum (M 83) AA - Aluminum alloy, 8000 series (UL 83, UL 44, UL 493,UL 854)
15、2.1.5 Type of conductor(s). The type of conductor(s) shall be designated as follows: E - Solid conductor (AWG 20 to AWG 8 only). F - Concentric-lay-stranded conductor(s) of standard flexibility, conforming to type C, class B of A-A-59551 or class B of ASTM B231/ B231M, as applicable. G - Concentric-
16、lay-stranded conductor(s) where greater flexibility is desired, conforming to type C, class C of A-A-59551 or class C of ASTM B231/ B231M as applicable. H - Rope-lay-stranded conductor(s) where extreme flexibility is desired, conforming to type RC, class G of A-A-59551. J - Rope-lay-stranded conduct
17、or (s) where extreme flexibility is desired, conforming to type RC, class H of A-A-59551. K - Bunch-stranded conductor(s) where extreme flexibility in the smaller AWG sizes is desired, conforming to type B, class K of A-A-59551. L - Compact stranded conductors(s) where greater flexibility is desired
18、, conforming to Class B of ASTM B400. Note: AWG American Wire Gauge 2.1.6 Number and size of conductors. The number of individual conductors of the same wire size shall be designated by that number followed by a slant line and followed by a number indicating the conductor AWG size. When cables compr
19、ise different wire sizes, each different wire size with the number of conductors shall be individually represented with a dash separating each different wire size. A conductor larger than number 0000 AWG shall be designated by its cross-sectional area in circular mils. 3 Provided by IHSNot for Resal
20、eNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A 2.1.7 Type of insulation. The type of insulation shall be designated as follows: SR - Synthetic rubber T - Thermoplastic XP - Cross-linked polyethylene CP - Chlorosulphonated polyethylene EP - Ethylene propylene 2.1.8 O
21、uter covering. The outer covering shall be designated as follows: AL - Aluminum sheath AR - Armored CB - Cotton braid CRE - Chlorinated polyethylene FC - Fibrous covering GB - Glass braid LS - Lead sheath PJ - Polyamide jacket RJ - Rubber jacket SJ - Synthetic rubber jacket TJ - Thermoplastic jacket
22、 UJ - Unjacketed W - Neoprene jacket XP - Cross-linked polyethylene jacket 2.1.9 Ground wire. When a ground wire is part of a cable configuration, the ground wire shall be designated by the letter G. 2.1.10 Color code. The color code for single conductor cables and wires shall be designated by the a
23、ppropriate identifying number as shown in table II (see 3.3.1). TABLE II. Color-code identification for single conductor cables and wires. Number designator Color Number designator Color 0 Black 5 Green 1 Brown 6 Blue 2 Red 7 Violet (purple) 3 Orange 8 Gray (slate) 4 Yellow 9 White NOTE: This table
24、is not intended to signify a color sequence but only a number-color identification reference. 2.1.11 Color code for multi-conductor cables. For 2-, 3-, and 4-conductor cables, designation of color-coding will not be necessary in the type designation (see 2.1). These multi-conductor cables have a def
25、inite color-coding arrangement (see 3.3.2); consequently, the number of multi-conductors in the type designation (see 2.1.6) automatically signifies the color code. 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Cable and wire supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein. 4
26、Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A 3.2 Fire and casualty hazards. Each contractor shall maintain evidence that the cable or wire to be supplied under this specification conforms to the requirements of the applicable UL Standar
27、d. The UL label, or listing with re-examination, of the UL may be accepted as evidence that the cable or wire conforms to the requirements. In lieu of the UL label, or listing with re-examination, the contractor shall maintain evidence that the cable or wire conforms to the applicable requirements o
28、f the published standards including methods of tests of the applicable UL standard. 3.3 Color code. 3.3.1 Single conductor. The color of a single conductor cable or wire is usually arbitrarily selected for purposes of differentiating between circuits when a number of single conductor cables or wires
29、 are to be used. Consequently, the number designated in the type designation signifies the color of a single conductor cable or wire (see 2.1.10). 3.3.2 Multi-conductor. Multi-conductor cables shall be color-coded as follows: 2-conductor - black, white (see note). 3-conductor - black, white, red (se
30、e note). 4-conductor - black, white, red, blue. Note: For type SE cable, the color white is omitted for the uninsulated neutral conductor. 3.4 Dual markings. 3.4.1 THHN or THWN wire. Any types of THHN wire that comply with the requirements in UL 83 for Type THWN wire as well as those for Type THHN m
31、ay be dual marked THHN or THWN. 3.4.2 RHH or RHW wire. A wire or a cable which complies with the requirements in UL 44 for Type RHH wire and all the requirements for Type RHW wire may be dual marked RHH or RHW. 3.4.3 RHW or USE cable. If a rubber insulated wire or cable also qualifies completely for
32、 use as a cable in a different classification (such as Type USE service-entrance cable), the product may carry an amplified marking including the word or to indicate the additional classification and the optional use - for example, RHW or USE. 3.4.4 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable
33、 materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.4.5 Workmanship. Cable and wire
34、shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and shall be free from other defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance. 3.5 Marking. Electrical power cable and wire, fixed installation supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturers (MFRs) standard comm
35、ercial PIN. (NOTE: The part number marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.) 4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 5. PRODUCT CONFORMAN
36、CE PROVISIONS. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A 5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards and qualit
37、y assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 5.2 Market acceptability. The following market acceptance criteria are necessary to document the quality of the product to be provided und
38、er this CID: a. The company producing the item must have been producing a product meeting the requirements of this CID for at least 2 years. b. The company producing the item must have sold 1,000 units meeting this CID in the commercial marketplace over the past 2 years. 6. PACKAGING. Preservation,
39、packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. 7. NOTES. 7.1 PIN. The PIN should be used for Government purposed to buy commercial products to this CID. See section 2 for PIN format example. 7.2 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be
40、 used to the maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. As of the dating of this document, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is focusing efforts on reducing 31 priority chemicals. The list of chemicals and additional information is available on their website
41、 http:/www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastemin/priority.htm. Use of these materials should be minimized or eliminated unless needed to meet the requirements specified herein (see Section 3.) 7.3 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. For ordering purposes, inventory control, and submission of these c
42、able and wire, electrical to DSCC under the Military Parts Control Advisory Group (MPCAG) evaluation program, CAGE code 0X4C9 should be used. 7.4 Source of documents. FEDERAL REGULATIONS FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). (Copies of this document are available online at http:/www.acquisiti
43、on.gov/comp/far/index.html or from the U. S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capital Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20401-0001.) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION A-A-59551 - Wire, Electrical, Copper (Copies of this document are available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil or http:/assist.daps.dla.mil
44、/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) ASTM INTERNATIONAL ASTM B231/ B231M - Standard Specification for Concentric Lay Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors ASTM B400 - Standard Specification for Compact Round Concent
45、ric Lay Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59544A (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/www.astm.org or from the ASTM International, P.O. Box C700, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Co
46、nshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL) UL 4 - Cable Armored UL 44 - Wires and Cables, Thermoset-Insulated UL 83 - Wires and Cables, Thermoplastic-Insulated UL 493 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cables UL 719 - Non-metallic-Sheathed Cables UL
47、854 - Service-Entrance Cables UL 1072 - Medium Voltage Power Cables UL 1569 - Metal Clad Cables (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/ or from the Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Publication Stock, 333 Pfingsten Road. Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.) 7.5 Ordering data. The contract or
48、order should specify the following: a. CID document number, revision, and CID PIN. b. Product conformance provisions. c. Packaging requirements. 7.6 Commercial products. As part of the market analysis and research effort, this CID was coordinated with the following manufacturers of commercial produc
49、ts. At the time of CID preparation and coordination, these manufacturers were known to have commercial products that would meet the requirements of this CID. (NOTE: This information should not be considered as a list of approved manufacturers or be used to restrict procurement to only the manufacturers shown.) MFRs CAGE
