Building Wire -Copper -XHHW-2
DESCRIPTION
Single conductor, 90ºC 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 90ºC in wet or dry locations.
CONSTRUCTION
| Conductors: Annealed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8. Class B Stranding per ASTM B8. |
| 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
Copper Type XHHW-2 conductors comply with the following:
| ASTM - B3 and B8 |
| 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 (90ºC) |
| Sunlight Resistant - Sizes 8 AWG and larger |
| RoHS Compliant |
XHHW-2 STANDARDS
| Conductor |
Insulation thickness |
Nominal O.D. |
Approx. weight |
Ampacity |
| AWG/kcmil |
Min. No. |
mm |
mils |
mm |
kg/km |
60ºC |
75ºC |
90ºC |
| 12 |
7 |
0.76 |
30 |
3.8 |
38 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
| 10 |
7 |
0.76 |
30 |
4.4 |
57 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| 8 |
7 |
1.14 |
45 |
5.7 |
94 |
40 |
50 |
55 |
| 6 |
7 |
1.14 |
45 |
6.6 |
142 |
55 |
65 |
75 |
| 4 |
7 |
1.14 |
45 |
7.7 |
218 |
70 |
85 |
95 |
| 2 |
7 |
1.14 |
45 |
9.1 |
336 |
85 |
100 |
115 |
| 1 |
18 |
1.4 |
55 |
10.4 |
428 |
95 |
115 |
130 |
| 1/0 |
18 |
1.4 |
55 |
11.3 |
533 |
110 |
130 |
145 |
| 2/0 |
18 |
1.4 |
55 |
12.4 |
664 |
125 |
150 |
170 |
| 3/0 |
18 |
1.4 |
55 |
13.5 |
830 |
145 |
175 |
195 |
| 4/0 |
18 |
1.4 |
55 |
14.9 |
1036 |
165 |
200 |
225 |
| 250 |
35 |
1.65 |
65 |
16.5 |
1237 |
195 |
230 |
260 |
| 300 |
35 |
1.65 |
65 |
17.8 |
1470 |
215 |
255 |
290 |
| 350 |
35 |
1.65 |
65 |
19 |
1704 |
240 |
285 |
320 |
| 400 |
35 |
1.65 |
65 |
20 |
1946 |
260 |
310 |
350 |
| 500 |
35 |
1.65 |
65 |
22 |
2410 |
280 |
335 |
380 |
| 600 |
58 |
2.03 |
80 |
24.7 |
2916 |
320 |
380 |
430 |
| 700 |
58 |
2.03 |
80 |
26.3 |
3390 |
350 |
420 |
475 |
| 750 |
58 |
2.03 |
80 |
27.1 |
3622 |
385 |
460 |
520 |
| 900 |
58 |
2.03 |
80 |
29.4 |
4328 |
400 |
475 |
535 |
| 1000 |
58 |
2.03 |
80 |
31 |
4801 |
455 |
545 |
615 |
+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):
75ºC - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG.
90ºC - THHN dry locations and THWN-2 wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.
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Company Information
Henan Xunda Cable Co., Ltd., established in 2001, is a manufacturer specializing in the R&D and production of high-quality wires and cables. With over 20 years of experience, we provide reliable cable solutions, strengthened by our subsidiary, Xina Cable, for global reach and better service.
We produce a wide range of cables, including AAC, AAAC, ACSR, Power Cables (up to 35KV), Control Cables, Concentric Cables, Solar Cables, Building Wires, Nylon Wires, LSOH wires, and Branch Cables. Our products are widely used in power transmission, petrochemicals, metallurgy, construction, and infrastructure projects.
Located in the Industrial Zone of Gongyi, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China, our 30,000m2 factory employs over 100 staff, including 20 senior technicians. With 30+ advanced production lines including high-speed drawing, stranding, and extrusion equipment, our daily bare conductor production capacity achieves more than 100 tons. Our strict quality control system and full-scale testing equipment ensure all products comply with ISO9001, CCC, and international standards, ensuring safety, durability, and reliability.
We have exported to over 20 countries, including Chile, Dominica, Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, PNG, Burundi, Tanzania, Madagascar, Angola among others. We provide 48-hour technical support, flexible payments, and efficient logistics for smooth transactions and timely delivery.
Our mission: Transmit Light, Connect World, Create Win-win, Grow together!
FAQ
Your questions illuminate better solutions- we welcome any additional inquiries.
Q1: Are you a factory or trading company?
A1: Manufacturing base in Henan ,China, with more than 150 workers.
Q2: How can I visit there?
A2: Sure,lf you need,we will arrange the driver to pick you up.
Q3: How can I get some samples?
A3: Contact me on below, determine sample and address for shipping.
Q4: What is your MOQ?
A4: MOQ Normally 1km for insulated cables(1 ton for bare conductor). Please contact me for detail info if you have specific cable requirement.
Q5: Have you ever supplied cables to our country?
A5: Xunda Cable have been sold to over 30 countries and regions in the world. you can contact me for details.
Q6: When can l get the price?
A6: Usually quote within 3 hours after we get your inquiry.
Q7: How long is your delivery time?
A7: According to your order's quantity.Usually our lead time is 3 - 20 working days.
Q8: How do you guarantee quality?
A8: 100% inspection before delivery; Full set of testing equipment.
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