Applications
Low Friction type XHHW-2 is primarily used in house construction, conduit, or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring in wet or dry locations, at  temperatures not to exceed 90°C.  Voltage rating is 600V/1000V.

This product is designed to be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.

Construction
Conductor: Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material  per ASTM B800, ASTM B801, ASTM B836, ASTM B901 (Single Input Wire), as applicable.
Insulation:  The insulation is a low coefficient of friction, abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant thermoset cross-linked polyethylene.

Stocking most sizes in Black, Red, Blue, White, Green, Brown, Orange, Yellow, and Gray.

Standards

  • UL 44, UL 1581, UL 2556
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544 and the requirements of the NEC
  • Federal specification JC-30B NEC
  • ANSI/NEMA WC 70-2009 ICEA S-95-658-2009
  • CT Rated-Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger are rated for Cable Tray use.
  • Sunlight Resistant in all color sizes 6AWG and larger.
  • Basic Flame Rated (FT2) for sizes 6AWG and larger.
  • RoHS compliant.

 Packaging

  • 250 ft  reels
  • 500 ft reels
  • 1000 ft reels
  • Master reels
  • Coils

Ampacity
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, Latest edition.

Unit of Measure

Size
AWG/KCML

N/A 3/0

Stranding

N/A 19

Diameter
of
Conductor
(mils)

N/A 423

Insulation
Minimum
(mils)

N/A 50

Insulation
Nominal
(mils)

N/A 55

Diameter
Minimum
(mils)

N/A 512

Diameter
Nominal
(mils)

N/A 533

Weight
(lb/1000 ft)

N/A 196