Product Information

Specification

8 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire

Applications:

Copper SIMpull XHHW-2/RW90 conductors are primarily used in conduit, cable tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. SIMpull XHHW-2®/ RW90 copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 volts or 1000 volts for all sizes. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified. This cable is designed to be installed without the application of pulling lubricant. RW90 is for open wiring and use in raceways (except cable troughs and ventilated flexible cableways) in dry or wet locations as per Canadian Electrical Code. For open wiring exposed to the weather. Conductor sizes 8 AWG and larger are rated 600 or 1000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) with SIMpull technology for easier pulling.

Also Known As: 

8 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 8 XHHW Cable, 8 XHHW Service Wire, 8 XHHW Copper Wire, 8 CU Building Wire, 8 Black Stranded CU SIMpull XHHW-2 Wire, Southwire 11295399, Southwire Wire, 8 AWG XHHW Building Wire, 8 Gauge Green Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire.

Construction:

Conductor: 

Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8

Insulation:

Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) with SIMpull Technology. Silicone-Free, Abrasion, High-Heat, Moisture Resistant.

Features:

• SIS- 8 AWG
• Sunlight resistant
• -40°C Cold bend
• FT1
• Gasoline and Oil Resistant II
• CT Rated- 1/0 AWG and larger
• FT4- 350 kcmil and larger
• RoHS/REACH Compliant

Standards:

• ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
• UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
• CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset-insulated wires and cables
• ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
• IEEE 1202/FT4 Flame Test (70,000 BTU/hr) 350kcmil and Larger
• Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• NMX-J-451-ANCE Thermoset insulated wires and cables
• NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements

Specifications:

• Size : 8 AWG
• Number of  Strands: 7
• Diameter Over Conductor ( Inch ): 0.141
• Insulation Thickness (mils): 15
• Aprox. OD (inches): 0.238
• Copper Weight ( lbs/mft ): 50 lbs
  
• Net Weight  ( lbs/mft ): 64 lbs
• Allowable Ampacity At 60°C: 40 Amp
• Allowable Ampacity At 75°C: 50 Amp
• Allowable Ampacity At 90°C: 55 Amp
• Southwire Part ( SimPull): 11295399
  
  

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