XHHW-2 ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR

Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated 8 – 1000 MCM • 600/1000V • 90°C Dry and Wet

Description
Single conductor, 90℃ Wet/Dry. Insulated with chemically cross-linked polyethylene insulation.

Application
1000/600 Volt Type XHHW-2 is intended for use as general purpose wiring for up to 1000 volt rated services in air conduit or other recognized raceways for services, feeders and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code at a maximum conductor temperature of 90℃ in wet or dry locations.

Construction
● Conductors: AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, compact stranded.
● Insulation: thermoset cross-linked polyethylene
● Colors: Available in black, white, red, blue, brown, orange, yellow, purple, gray, and green. Some colors are subject to economic order quantity.

Standards & References
Aluminum Type XHHW-2 conductors comply with the following:
● ASTM – B800 and either B801 or B836 (SIW)
● Listed per UL Standard 44
● NEMA WC-70 (ICEA S-95-658) Construction Requirements
● Gas & Oil Resistant II – All Sizes
● CT Rated – Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger
● Wet/Dry Locations (90℃)
● Sunlight Resistant – Sizes 6 AWG and larger
● RoHS Compliant

Technical Parameter

Conductor		Insulation thickness		Nominal O.D.	Approx. weight	Ampacity +
AWG/kcmil	Min. No.	mm	mils	mm	kg/km	60℃	75℃	90℃
8	7	1.14	45	5.7	41	35	40	45
6	7	1.14	45	6.6	58	40	50	55
4	7	1.14	45	7.7	84	55	65	75
2	7	1.14	45	9.1	124	75	90	100
1	18	1.40	55	10.4	160	85	100	115
1/0	18	1.40	55	11.3	196	100	120	135
2/0	18	1.40	55	12.4	239	115	135	150
3/0	18	1.40	55	13.5	293	130	155	175
4/0	18	1.40	55	14.9	360	150	180	205
250	35	1.65	65	16.5	435	170	205	230
300	35	1.65	65	17.8	511	195	230	260
350	35	1.65	65	19.0	587	210	250	280
400	35	1.65	65	20.0	665	225	270	305
500	35	1.65	65	22.0	814	260	310	350
600	58	2.03	80	24.7	998	285	340	385
700	58	2.03	80	26.3	1150	315	375	425
750	58	2.03	80	27.1	1224	320	385	435
900	58	2.03	80	29.4	1450	355	425	480
1000	58	2.03	80	31.0	1601	375	445	500

+Allowable ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code Sections 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures the conductor shall be limited to the following per NEC 110.14(C):
75℃ – When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG.
90℃ – THHN dry locations and THWN-2 wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.