Product Information

Specification

About:

This cable typically features a stranded bare copper conductor with X-Olene (a proprietary type of cross-linked polyethylene) insulation. It is unshielded, which makes it suitable for installations where electromagnetic interference is not a significant concern. The cable is known for its excellent electrical properties, resistance to moisture, heat, and flame, making it highly durable and reliable.

Also Known As:

• Okonite X-Olene FMR RHW-2
• Unshielded RHW-2 Power Cable
• Bare Copper X-Olene Cable

Application:

• X-Olene-FMR Type RHH or RHW-2 600/1000 Volt Power and Control Cables are
recommended for general low voltage power and control applications.
• Where the National Electrical Code applies, Type RHH or RHW-2 may be used up to 90°C in dry or wet locations.
• These cables may be installed in wet or dry locations, indoors or outdoors, in raceways, underground ducts, directly buried in the earth, or lashed to a messenger for aerial installation.
• Sizes 8 AWG & larger may be used for 600V underground distribution per ANSI/ICEA S 105-69

Standards:

• RHW-2 Indicates suitability for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures up to 90°C when exposed to oil or coolants.
• Meets flame test requirements as specified by relevant industry standards.
• Typically conforms to ASTM standards for bare copper conductors.
• UL listed, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Construction:

• Conductor: Uncoated soft copper per ASTM B-3. Solid per ASTM B-3. Sizes smaller than #8 are compress stranded per ASTM B-8. Sizes #8 and larger are compact stranded per ASTM B-496.
• Insulation: Meets or exceeds all requirements of ICEA S-95-658, NEMA WC-70, and UL Standards 44 and 854. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as Type RHH or RHW-2. Meets the requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-105-692

Features:

• Outstanding heat resistance.
• Rated 90°C wet or dry.
• Mechanically rugged.
• Stable electrical properties.
• Low moisture absorption.
• Highly resistant to weather and most chemicals.
• UL Listed.
• Meets ANSI/ICEA S-105-692.
• Oil resistant, PR I & PR II.
• Gasoline and oil resistant, GR I & GR II.
• Sunlight resistant.
• CSA RW90 listing on special request.
• VW-1.
• Sizes 1/0 or larger listed for CT-USE.
• -40°C.
• FT4.

*Data provided on this page is subject to change based on different manufacturers' variances

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