Applications
Classic Wire Low Friction type XHHW-2 is primarily used in 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.

Surface Print Legend
6AWG-1AWG:  CLASSIC WIRE Low Friction <Size> AWG  AA-8000  COMPACT AL CDR TYPE XHHW-2 600V or 1000V SUN-RES FT2  (UL) EXXXXXX <YEAR> <SEQUENTIAL MARKING IN FEET>
1/0AWG-900MCM:  CLASSIC WIRE Low Friction <Size> AWG/MCM  AA-8000  COMPACT AL CDR TYPE XHHW-2 600V or 1000V SUN-RES FT2 for CT USE (UL) EXXXXXX <YEAR> <SEQUENTIAL MARKING IN FEET>

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.

UL Approved

 

Size
AWG/KCML

N/A 600

Diameter
of
Conductor
(mils)

N/A 780

Insulation
Nominal
(mils)

N/A 80

Diameter
Nominal
(mils)

N/A 940

Weight
LBS/MFT

N/A 668