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. SizeCond. NumberStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of Strandsinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    2727996170.169600.2952446
    2728074170.212600.3393966
    2728232160.268600.3946293
    2728311180.298800.46778126
    5761421/00100.336800.50499165
    2728562/01120.376800.544125182
    2728643/01150.422800.591158221
    5759914/01190.474800.643199293
    5767872501350.520950.720235357
    5759923001350.569950.770282402
    5761373501350.615950.816329471
    2729144001350.659950.859376489
    5673245001350.735950.936471630
    5761416001580.8121101.037565756
    5965307001580.8771301.157659924
    5762197501580.9081101.140706936
    TBA9001580.9991101.2198471046
    TBA10001581.0601101.2809411151
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 60°CAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    272799611.11570.6740.8120.051405055
    272807411.32500.4240.5100.048556575
    272823211.53980.2670.3210.0457590100
    272831111.85020.2110.2540.04685100115
    5761421/002.06330.1680.2010.044100120135
    2728562/012.17980.1330.1600.043115135150
    2728643/012.310060.1050.1260.042130155175
    5759914/012.512690.0840.1000.041150180205
    57678725012.815000.0710.0860.041170205230
    57599230013.018000.0590.0710.041195230260
    57613735013.221000.0500.0620.040210250280
    27291440013.424000.0440.0540.040225270305
    56732450013.730000.0350.0440.039260310350
    57614160015.136000.0290.0370.039285340385
    59653070015.742000.0250.0330.038315375425
    57621975015.745000.0240.0310.038320385435
    TBA90016.054000.0200.0270.037355425480
    TBA100016.460000.0180.0250.037375445500
    *Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    *Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing.

    Revision: 1.000.003

    Updated On: Sept. 23, 2023, 3:07 p.m. UTC