6 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V

Allowable Ampacity for 6 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 75°C: 50 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 6 AWG XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 90°C: 55 Amps

Applications:

These electrical wires, also known as XHHW-2 cables, are primarily used for power distribution, in both wet and dry places, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Voltage rating for this electrical wire, XHHW-2 cable, is 600V. 

Based on 6 awg ampacity, the applications are:

• Branch circuits
• Feeder circuits
• Sub-panel distribution
• Air conditioning units
• Conduit systems
• Motors and pumps
• Renewable energy systems

Also Known As:

6 xhhw-2 cable, 6 hxxw-2 cable, 6 rw90 cable, 6 rw90 wire, 6 type se cable style u type xhhw-2 , 6 xhhw-2 , 6 southwire xhhw-2 , 6 xhhw-2 insulation, 6 aluminum wire, xhhw-2 aluminum wire, 6 gauge aluminum wire

Standards:

• XHHW-2 meet or exceed the following standards: 
• UL standard 44 
• Requirements of the National Electrical Code 
• ASTM standards B 800, B 801 
• Federal Specification J–C-30B 
• Sunlight resistant

Construction

Conductors:

XHHW-2 conductor is a soft drawn bare 8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranding per ASTM. Stranded conductors reduce power loss and are also easier to use in applications where flexibility is vital. 

Insulation:

XHHW-2 has abrasion, heat, and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Cross linking a polyethylene helps to achieve an excellent strength that makes the material suitable for covering this cable used in harsh conditions.

Specifications:

• Size AWG: 6
• Stranding: 7
• Conductor Diameter Inches: 0.169
• Insulation Thickness Inches: 0.045
• O.D. Inches:  0.259
• New Weight lb/1000FT: 38 lbs
• Ampacity at 75°C: 50 Amps
• Ampacity at 90°C: 55 Amps