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ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper
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ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper XLPE Insulated Cable, Copper Conductors, 600 Volts, 90ºC Dry or Wet - LEAD FREE
Standards
National  ICEA S-95-658; UL 44
Description

Application

Nexans ENERGEX® XHHW-2 is a copper conductor, with cross-linked polyethylene insulation for use in conduit and other raceways.  It is used for services, feeders and other applications recognized by the NEC.  XHHW-2 is rated at a conductor temperature of 90ºC in wet and dry locations.  Sizes14 AWG to 4/0 AWG are approved as Type SIS.  Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger in all colors (4 AWG and larger in green) are cable tray (CT) rated.

Nexans XHHW-2 conductors are LEAD FREE.

    

Construction

Conductor: 
Annealed soft bare copper per ASTM B3, B787 and B8

Insulation:
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation per UL 44

 

Specifications

  • Nexans ENERGEX® Type XHHW-2  meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM specifications.
  • UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cables
  • Federal Specification a-A-59544 and the requirements of the NEC.
  • NEMA WC70 / ICEA S-95-658: Power and Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the distribution of Electrical Energy.
  • Conductor sizes 1/0 AWG and larger (4 AWG and larger in green) rated for CT use.
  • Sunlight resistant in black 8 AWG and larger.
  • 14 - 10 AWG are available in 10 distinct colors for identification purposes. 
  • Sizes 14 AWG rated SIS.
  • Nexans XHHW-2 is LEAD FREE. 
  • Voltage rating - 600 Volts.

 

Surface Print Legend (example)


NEXANS EXELENE 500 kcmil (253 mm2) XHHW-2 (UL) E64801 F 600V FOR CT USE SR - MADE IN CANADA LEAD FREE (MFG. DATE)


Related documents
  ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper Part No.  (39.5kb)



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Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Conductor material Copper  
Electrical characteristics
Maximum operating voltage 600V  
Usage characteristics
Maximum operating temperature 90°C  

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ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper

Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil

Insulation Thickness

Nominal 
Diameter

Approximate Net
Cable Weight

Ampacity
amps

mils

mm

inches

mm

lb/kft

kg/km

60ºC

75ºC

90ºC

14 (7)

30

0.76

0.130

3.40

18

27

15

15

15

12 (7)

30

0.76

0.150

3.80

26

39

20

20

20

10 (7)

30

0.76

0.170

4.50

40

60

30

30

30

8 (7)

45

1.14

0.240

6.00

64

95

40

50

55

6 (7)

45

1.14

0.270

6.90

97

144

55

65

75

4 (7)

45

1.14

0.320

8.20

149

222

70

85

95

2 (7)

45

1.14

0.380

9.60

230

342

95

115

130

1 (19)

55

1.40

0.430

10.90

288

429

110

130

150

1/0 (19)

55

1.40

0.480

12.10

360

536

125

150

170

2/0 (19)

55

1.40

0.520

13.20

456

679

145

175

195

3/0 (19)

55

1.40

0.560

14.20

563

838

165

200

225

4/0 (19)

55

1.40

0.610

15.60

703

1046

195

230

260

250 (37)

65

1.65

0.680

17.10

837

1245

215

255

290

300 (37)

65

1.65

0.750

18.90

995

1481

240

285

320

350 (37)

65

1.65

0.800

20.20

1155

1719

260

310

350

400 (37)

65

1.65

0.840

21.40

1324

1970

280

335

380

500 (37)

65

1.65

0.930

23.50

1643

2445

320

380

430

600 (61)

80

2.03

1.040

26.30

1986

2955

355

420

475

700 (61)

80

2.03

1.100

27.90

2283

3397

385

460

520

750 (61)

80

2.03

1.140

28.80

2467

3671

400

475

535

1000 (61)

80

2.03

1.290

32.70

3230

4806

455

545

615

60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less or marked for 
conductor sizes 14 through 1 AWG.
75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for 
conductors larger than size 1 AWG.
90°C - Wet or dry locations.  For ampacity derating purposes.

Notes:

• Where stated, "nominal" and "approximate" values are provided for information purposes 
only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.
• Ampacity are in accordance with NEC 2008 and NEC 2011 Article 310.15, which are based
on NEC 2008 Table 310.16 or NEC 2011 Table 310.15(B)(16) for conductors in a raceway or 
direct buried at 30°C ambient temperature.
• For correction factors for different ambient temperatures and ampacities at different conductor
 temperature ratings see NEC 2008 Table 310.16 or NEC 2011 Table 310.15(B)(16).
• NEC 2008 and NEC 2011 Article 240.4(D) required that over current protection not exceed 
15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG copper 
conductors after any correction factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors 
have been applied.  Exceptions to this may be covered in NEC 2008 and NEC 2011 
Article 240.4(E) through (G).

 


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Selling delivery information

Product Features

  • Sizes 14, 12 and 10 AWG are available in 10 colors:  Black, White, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Orange, Gray, Purple. 
  • Size 8 AWG and larger in black only.
  • Meets IEEE 1202
  • Conforms to ICEA S-95-658
  • Sunlight Resistant 8 AWG and larger in black
  • Sizes 14 – 4/0 AWG rated SIS
  • Meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards
  • LEAD FREE

 

Packaging

  • 14 to 10 AWG 2 x 500’ spools (1000 feet) per carton; 2500’ reel
  • 8 AWG - 600 kcmil long length
  • 750 kcmil 500’ reel or long length

ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper   ENERGEX® XHHW-2 Copper Part No. (39 kB)

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