Product Information

Specification

12 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire

Applications:

XHHW-2 copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, recognized raceways, and branch circuit wiring, as outlined in the National Electrical Code (NEC). These conductors are suitable for both wet and dry locations, with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. They have a voltage rating of 600 volts and are approved for use in health care facilities under NEC Section 517.160, where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 may be required.

Also Known As: 

12 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 12 XHHW Cable, 12 XHHW Service Wire, 12 XHHW Copper Wire, 12 CU Building Wire, 12 Black Stranded CU SIMpull XHHW-2 Wire, Southwire 11293871, Southwire Wire, 12 AWG XHHW Building Wire, 12 Gauge Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire, 12 Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire.

Construction:

Conductor:

The cable has an annealed bare copper conductor (concentrically stranded). The conductor has excellent electrical conductivity and excellent resistance to moisture. The conductor also has excellent resistance to compression, pressure, and heat.

Insulation:

The cable is insulated with a cross-linked polyethylene jacket (XLPE) that serves as a protective armor to the conductors. It is flame-retardant and resistant to abrasion, corrosion, moisture, dryness, chemicals, and heat. 

Standards:

• ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
• ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
• 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 AWG: 12
• Weight per 1,000 ft: 24 lbs
• Outside Diameter: 0.147 inches
• Number of Strands: 7
• Jacket: XLPE
• Min Bending Radius: 0.6 inches
• Max Pull Tension: 52 lbs
• Insulation Thickness: 30 mils
• Allowable Ampacity At 75°C: 25 Amp
• Allowable Ampacity At 90°C: 30 Amp
• Southwire Part ( SimPull): 11293871
  

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