400 MCM XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V

400 MCM XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V

Allowable Ampacity for 400 MCM XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 75°C: 270 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 400 MCM XHHW-2 Aluminum Cable 600V at 90°C: 305 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. 

The particular applications of a 400 xhhw cable are:

• Service entrance
• Feeder circuits
• Large industrial equipment
• Conduit systems
• Busbars and power distribution equipment
• Substantial renewable energy systems
• Backup generators

Also Known As:

400 xhhw-2 cable, 400 hxxw-2 cable, 400 rw90 cable, 400 rw90 wire, 400 type se cable style u type xhhw-2, 400 xhhw-2, 400 southwire xhhw-2, 400 xhhw-2 insulation, 400 mcm aluminum wire, xhhw-2 aluminum wire, 400 mcm ampacity, type xhhw-2 wire, 400 aluminum wire, 400 kcmil 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: 400 MCM
• Stranding: 35
• Conductor Diameter Inches: 0.659
• Insulation Thickness Inches: 0.065
• O.D. Inches:  0.789
• New Weight lb/1000FT: 441 lbs
• Ampacity at 75°C: 270 Amps
• Ampacity at 90°C: 305 Amps