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XHHW/XHHW-2, Aluminum AA-8000

  • May be used in wet or dry
  • UL Listed as Types XHHW/XHHW-2.
  • Voltage rating for XHHW-2

Product Description

XHHW/XHHW-2, Aluminum AA-8000

Features

May be used in wet or dry

UL Listed as Types XHHW/XHHW-2.

Voltage rating for XHHW-2

locations, installed in conduit, duct, or open air in accordance with requirements of the NEC® .

Standards

UL 44

Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable.

ICEA S-95-658/ NEMA WC70

Nonshielded 0 – 2 kV Cables.

Specifications

Maximum operating voltage:

• 600/1000 volts

Maximum conductor operation temperatures:

• 90 °C wet and dry

Engineering Information

1. Conductor: Aluminum AA-8000

alloy compacted conductor, Class

B stranding, per ASTM B801.

Sizes: 6 AWG – 1000 kcmil

On request, larger sizes available.

2. Separator: A suitable opaque tape, as required.

3. Insulation: Black Thermoset flame retardant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).

On request, colored insulation.

conductors is 600 volts and 1000 volts for sizes 6 AWG and larger Sunlight Resistant in all colors. Use of lubrication is not

mandatory to install XHHW/ XHHW-2 conductors in the

raceways.

Complete cable is Lead Free and RoHS compliant.

Complete cable is Silicon Free

Application

These cables are used for

general purpose wiring in

circuits not exceeding 600/1000 volts as indicated for the sizes.

XHHW/XHHW-2 600/1000 V

Size

AWG or kcmil

Number of

Strands

Insulation

Thickness

Approximate

Outside

Diameter

Approximate

Net

Weight

mil

in

lb/kft

6

7

45

0.26

40

4

7

45

0.31

59

2

7

45

0.36

87

1

19

55

0.41

110

1/0

19

55

0.45

134

2/0

19

55

0.49

165

3/0

19

55

0.54

202

4/0

19

55

0.59

249

250

37

65

0.66

295

300

37

65

0.71

348

350

37

65

0.75

400

400

37

65

0.80

452

500

37

65

0.87

555

600

61

80

0.98

672

750

61

80

1.08

827

900

61

80

1.17

1000

1000

61

80

1.23

1082

The above data are approximate and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Other sizes available upon request.

Ampacities: Refer to beginning of section.

Certificate Display

ISO 9001 Quality Management System
ISO 9001 Certificate (2025–2028)
ISO 9001 Certificate (NOA)
CE — Verification of Conformity
RoHS Compliance Attestation (EU)
Low Voltage Directive Attestation (EU)

Type and routine tests are issued from our own testing centre under the ISO 9001 quality system — test reports and certificates accompany every shipment.

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50+ years of experience Trusted manufacturing expertise since 1969
International standards IEC, ASTM, BS, CSA and other global standards
Strict quality control Comprehensive testing throughout production
Large production capacity Reliable supply for utility and EPC projects
Fast global delivery Efficient manufacturing and worldwide shipping
Technical support Expert assistance from inquiry to project completion

Packing & Shipping

  • Wooden, steel or steel-wood drums; drum length to customer requirement
  • Drum marking per customer / utility specification
  • Both drum ends sealed and protected for sea freight
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