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

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. 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:

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • 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 Vertical Tray Test
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test
  • 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 NumberCond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of Strandsinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    272799670.169600.2952446
    272807470.212600.3393966
    272823270.268600.3946293
    2728311190.298800.46778126
    5761421/0190.336800.50499165
    2728562/0190.376800.544125182
    2728643/0190.422800.591158221
    5759914/0190.474800.643199293
    576787250350.520950.720235357
    575992300350.569950.770282402
    576137350350.615950.816329471
    272914400350.659950.859376489
    567324500350.735950.936471630
    576141600580.8121101.037565756
    596530700580.8771101.157659924
    576219750580.9081101.140706920
    TBA900580.9991101.2198471046
    TBA1000581.0601101.2809411151
    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 NumberCond. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°C†Allowable Ampacity At 75°C†Allowable Ampacity At 90°C†
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    27279961.11570.6740.8120.051405055
    27280741.32500.4240.5100.048556575
    27282321.53980.2670.3210.0457590100
    27283111.85020.2110.2540.04685100115
    5761421/02.06330.1680.2010.044100120135
    2728562/02.17980.1330.1600.043115135150
    2728643/02.310060.1050.1260.042130155175
    5759914/02.512690.0840.1000.041150180205
    5767872502.815000.0710.0860.041170205230
    5759923003.018000.0590.0710.041195230260
    5761373503.221000.0500.0620.040210250280
    2729144003.424000.0440.0540.040225270305
    5673245003.730000.0350.0440.039260310350
    5761416005.136000.0290.0370.039285340385
    5965307005.742000.0250.0330.038315375425
    5762197505.745000.0240.0310.038320385435
    TBA9006.054000.0200.0270.037355425480
    TBA10006.460000.0180.0250.037375445500
    † 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