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ENERGEX® 8000 Aluminum XHHW-2

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XLPE Insulated Cable, ACM Aluminum Conductors, 600 Volts, 90ºC Dry or Wet - LEAD FREE
Standards
National  UL 44
Description

Application

Nexans ENERGEX® 8000 XHHW-2 has an AA-8000 series aluminum (ACM) conductor with cross-linked polyethylene insulation.  The cable is rated at 600 volts and 90ºC for use in wet and dry locations.  XHHW-2 can be used in conduit and other raceways for services, feeders and other applications recognized by the NEC 2008 and NEC 2011.  Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger (4 AWG and larger in green) are cable tray (CT) rated.  Sizes 12 to 4/0 AWG are approved as SIS.

Nexans XHHW-2 is LEAD FREE. 

        

Construction

Conductor
Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum alloy (ACM) per ASTM B801 or B836.

Insulation:
Black, sunlight resistant, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) meeting the requirements for XHHW-2 per UL 44.

 

Specifications

  • Meets UL 44: Thermoset - Insulated Wires and Cables
  • NEC 2008 Article 310.13 or NEC 2011 Article 310.104
  • Meets or exceeds the requirements of NEMA WC 70 / ICEA S-99-658: Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy

 

Surface Print Legend (example)

  • NEXANS-C 1/0 AWG COMPACT AA-8000-AL XHHW-2 600V FOR CT USE SR LEAD FREE  (UL) (MFG. DATE)


Related documents
  ENERGEX® 8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Part No.  (36.5kb)



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Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Conductor material Aluminium  
Lead free Yes  

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ENERGEX® 8000 XHHW-2 Aluminum

Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil

Insulation Thickness

Nominal Diameter

Approximate Net
Cable Weight

Ampacity

mils

mm

inches

mm

lb/kft

kg/km

amps

6 (7) 

45

1.14

0.26

6.6

40

59

60

4 (7) 

45

1.14

0.31

7.9

57

85

75

2 (7) 

45

1.14

0.36

9.1

84

125

100

1 (18)

55

1.40

0.42

10.7

108

161

115

1/0 (18)

55

1.40

0.45

11.4

131

196

135

2/0 (18)

55

1.40

0.49

12.4

161

239

150

3/0 (18)

55

1.40

0.54

13.7

198

294

175

4/0 (18)

55

1.40

0.59

15.0

243

361

205

250 (35)

65

1.65

0.66

16.8

292

434

230

300 (35)

65

1.65

0.71

18.0

352

524

255

350 (35)

65

1.65

0.75

19.1

394

586

280

400 (35)

65

1.65

0.8

20.3

446

663

305

500 (35)

65

1.65

0.87

22.1

548

815

350

600 (58)

80

2.03

0.98

24.9

670

997

385

700 (58)

80

2.03

1.04

26.4

787

1171

420

750 (58)

80

2.03

1.08

27.4

822

1224

435

Notes:
• Where stated, "nominal" and "approximate" values are provided for information purposes 
only and are subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.
• Ampacities are in accordance with NEC 2008 Table 310.16 or NEC 2011 Table 310.15(B)(16) 
for aluminum conductors in a raceway or direct buried at 30°C ambient temperature and 90°C rated conductors. 
• For correction factors for different ambient temperatures and ampacities at different conduct 
temperature ratings see NEC 2008 Table 310.16 or NEC 2011 Table 310.15(B)(16).


Package Quantities and Part Numbers

Conductor
Size
AWG/kcmil

Package Quantity / Part Number

500 ft reel

1000 ft reel

2500 ft reel

5000 ft reel

Long Length
Cutting Reels

6 (7)

677096

677088

-----

677427

680016

4 (7)

677153

677146

-----

677435

680018

2 (7)

677112

677104

-----

677211

680019

1 (18)

677864

677872

677880

677963

677898

1/0 (18)

660993

661009

661017

661025

661033

2/0 (18)

677179

677161

-----

677433

661777

3/0 (18)

-----

-----

-----

-----

661322

4/0 (18)

677070

677062

677575

677229

661363

250 (35)

677591

677583

677609

677617

677906

350 (35)

661041

661058

661066

661074

661082

400 (35)

-----

-----

-----

-----

661348

500 (35)

677914

677922

-----

677948

677955

600 (58)

-----

-----

-----

661371

661355

750 (58)

-----

-----

-----

------

661330


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Selling delivery information

Product Features

  • Cables are UL listed as Type XHHW-2
  • Temperature rating of 90ºC dry and wet
  • Sunlight Resistant, black 8 AWG and larger
  • LEAD FREE
  • Bare conductors are heat treated after stranding for maximum flexibility
  • 1/0 AWG and larger are CT rated
  • Sizes 12 - 4/0 AWG rated SIS

ENERGEX® 8000 Aluminum XHHW-2   ENERGEX® 8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Part No. (36 kB)

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