Applications
  • For use from the lower control box at the base of the wind power tower and out to the step-up transformer through conduit
  • For use in free air, raceways or direct burial in accordance with NEC. 
  • Industrial environments where superior insulation toughness and chemical resistance is required
  • Maximum operating temperature not to exceed 90 ºC in wet or dry locations
Product Construction
Conductor: 8 AWG thru 1000 kcmil compacted aluminum ACM (AA-8000 Series)
Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) - Black
Print: TOWERGUARD 2000® XLP AWG/KCMIL TYPE RHH/RHW-2 SR (UL) 2000V (MM/YYYY) SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK [Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger include the "CT" marking]

Compliances
  • National Electric Code (NEC)
  • UL 44 Stranded for rubber-insulated wires and cables
  • "CT" for 1/0 AWG and larger in accordance with NEC
  • ICEA S-95-685/NEMA WC70
  • UL listed as Type RHH/RHW-2
  • OSHA acceptable
Features
  • Rated at 90 ºC wet or dry
  • UV resistant - black is marked SR
  • Excellent electrical, thermal and physical properties
  • Excellent resistance to moisture
  • Excellent resistance to crush, compression cuts and heat deformation
Packaging

Colors optional, to order.
All produced or cut-to-order material will be shipped on non-returnable wooden reels unless specifically requested

Specifications

Conductor
Size
AWG
kcmil

N/A 4/0

No. of
Wires

N/A 18

Conductor
Diameter
(in)

N/A 0.475

Insulation
Thickness
(mil)

N/A 90

Cable
Diameter
(in)

N/A 0.665

Aluminum
Weight
MFT
(lb)

N/A 199

Net
Weight
MFT
(lb)

N/A 281

Ampacity
90 ºC

N/A 205