32-1 1c XHHW-2, Power Cable, CT Rated

SIMpull XHHW/CT
600 Volts. Copper Conductor.
Flame Retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulation.
High-Heat, Moisture, and Sunlight Resistant, and rated for CT use.
SIM Technology for easier pulling.

APPLICATIONS
Southwire Type XHHW-2 conductors are primarily used in conduit, cable tray or other recognized raceways for service,
feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2 conductors are sunlight resistant and
may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. This cable can be installed without the need for
pulling lubricant.

SPECIFICATIONS
Southwire Type XHHW-2 conductors meet or exceed the applicable requirements of the following standards and
specifications:

• UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables.

• ASTM B3 and B8
• UL 1685 - UL CT Flame Exposure Test.
• IEEE 1202/FT4 - Sizes 350 kcmil and larger
• ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) construction requirements.

CONSTRUCTION
Southwire Type XHHW-2 copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Insulation is an abrasion, moisture, heat and sunlight
resistant, flame retardant cross-linked polyethylene.

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1c XHHW-2, Power Cable, CT Rated
Conductor Insulation Approx. Approx. Net Allowable Ampacities+
Thickness Overall Diameter Weight (Amps)

Size No. Inches mm Inches mm lbs./1000 ft. kg/km Conduit Free Air
(AWG or Strands
kcmil)

1/0 19 0.057 1.45 0.476 12.0 363 540 170 260

2/0 19 0.057 1.45 0.519 13.1 452 672 195 300

3/0 19 0.057 1.45 0.570 14.4 564 840 225 350

4/0 19 0.057 1.45 0.624 15.8 704 1048 260 405

250 37 0.067 1.70 0.695 17.6 835 1243 290 455

300 37 0.065 1.65 0.744 18.9 1005 1495 320 505

350 37 0.067 1.70 0.798 20.2 1155 1719 350 570

400 37 0.067 1.70 0.840 21.3 1312 1953 380 615

500 37 0.067 1.70 0.927 23.5 1633 2429 430 700

600 61 0.082 2.08 1.033 26.2 1965 2924 475 780

750 61 0.082 2.08 1.135 28.8 2440 3631 535 885

1000 61 0.082 2.08 1.284 32.6 3229 4805 615 1055

+ Ampacities based on Table 310.16 and 310.17 of the NEC, 2011 Edition. Ampacities are for general use with 90°C conductor and 30°C ambient temperatures as
specified in section 310.15 and in cable trays as specified in section 392.11.

SCOPE: This specification covers single conductor XHHW-2, a flame retardant cross-linked polyethylene insulated 600 volt cable primarily used in conduit, cable tray
or other recognized raceways for service, feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the NEC. This cable is capable of operating continuously at a conductor
temperature of 90°C in wet or dry locations, and is listed as sunlight resistant.
STANDARDS: The following standards shall form part of this specification: UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables and UL 1685 - UL Flame Exposure Test.
CONDUCTOR: The conductor shall be stranded bare copper in accordance with ASTM standards.
INSULATION: The insulation shall be a flame retardant cross-linked polyethylene meeting the requirements of the referenced standards. The minimum spot thickness
shall not be less than 90% of the average insulation thickness.
IDENTIFICATION: Cable shall be identified by surface printing.
TESTS: Cable shall meet the requirements of UL 44, UL 1685, and the flame test requirements of IEEE 383.

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