SPEC 45008
AL 600V XLPE Insulation. RHH/RHW-2 Silicone Free
Power Cable 600Volt Single Conductor Aluminum, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation RHH/RHW-2 USE-2

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
- Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Type RHH/RHW-2 USE-2
Applications and Features:
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE EXXXXX #P# (UL) [#AWG Or #kcmil] AL RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 XLPE 600V For CT USE SUN. RES. For DIRECT BURIAL FT4 VW-1YEAR (NESC) [SEQUENTIAL FEET MARKS]
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Aluminum Weight | Approx. Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
TBA | 1000 | 58 | 1.060 | 110 | 1.280 | 941 | 1151 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF).
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C† |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
TBA | 1000 | 6.4 | 6000 | 0.018 | 0.025 | 0.037 | 375 | 445 | 500 |
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.16 of the NEC 2020 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts with not more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway, cable or direct buried based on ambient temperature of 30ºC (86ºF).
Revision: 3.0.00C