SPEC 44100
1/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W RHH/RHW-2 Industrial Grade Cable 90°C. MSHA Approved
Flexible Copper Conductors, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Insulation, Single Layer Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket. Type RHH/RHW-2 90°C Wet and Dry
Construction:
- Conductor:Bare, soft drawn, annealed, flexible, rope-lay stranded copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Separator Tape:Non-conducting tape applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
- Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- Reinforcement Binder:Reinforcing twine.
- Jacket:Black, flame resistant, thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
Applications and Features:
Southwire Type W cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water ideal for submersible pumps. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Approved for use per the NEC® as Type RHH/RHW-2 90°C wet or dry. Meets FT-1 and FT-5 Flame Tests.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
AMERICAN MUSTANG # AWG 1/C TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE 90°C - WET OR DRY 2000V OIL AND SUN. RES. RHH/ RHW-2 AIWTM (UL) P-136-35-MSHA cUL FT1/FT5 -40°C FOR HARD USAGE ONLY RoHS
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | |
| 599664 | 8 | 1 | 168 | 0.145 | 60 | 75 | 0.433 | 132 |
| 599718 | 6 | 1 | 273 | 0.186 | 60 | 95 | 0.522 | 191 |
| 640807 | 4 | 1 | 427 | 0.235 | 60 | 95 | 0.572 | 255 |
| TBA | 2 | 1 | 651 | 0.290 | 60 | 95 | 0.410 | 203 |
| 640810 | 2 | 1 | 259 | 0.290 | 60 | 95 | 0.666 | 352 |
| 641392 | 1 | 1 | 259 | 0.300 | 80 | 95 | 0.714 | 432 |
| 641395 | 1/0 | 1 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 95 | 0.759 | 514 |
| 641398 | 2/0 | 1 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 95 | 0.820 | 614 |
| 641388 | 3/0 | 1 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 100 | 0.854 | 749 |
| 641402 | 4/0 | 1 | 532 | 0.530 | 80 | 95 | 0.901 | 894 |
| 641405 | 250 | 1 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 95 | 1.011 | 1059 |
| 641409 | 350 | 1 | 893 | 0.670 | 95 | 95 | 1.110 | 1411 |
| 641412 | 500 | 1 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 95 | 1.254 | 1898 |
| 560072 | 500 | 1 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 110 | 1.284 | 1935 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
^ class H stranding
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity In Air 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
| 599664 | 8 | 1 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 1.7 | 40 | 48 | 55 |
| 599718 | 6 | 1 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 2.0 | 55 | 66 | 75 |
| 640807 | 4 | 1 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 2.2 | 70 | 84 | 95 |
| TBA | 2 | 1 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 1.6 | 96 | 115 | 130 |
| 640810 | 2 | 1 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 2.6 | 96 | 115 | 130 |
| 641392 | 1 | 1 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 2.8 | 107 | 128 | 145 |
| 641395 | 1/0 | 1 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 3.0 | 126 | 150 | 170 |
| 641398 | 2/0 | 1 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 3.2 | 144 | 172 | 195 |
| 641388 | 3/0 | 1 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 3.4 | 167 | 199 | 225 |
| 641402 | 4/0 | 1 | 0.055 | 0.067 | 0.041 | 3.6 | 192 | 230 | 260 |
| 641405 | 250 | 1 | 0.047 | 0.057 | 0.041 | 5.0 | 215 | 257 | 290 |
| 641409 | 350 | 1 | 0.033 | 0.042 | 0.040 | 5.5 | 259 | 310 | 350 |
| 641412 | 500 | 1 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 6.2 | 319 | 381 | 430 |
| 560072 | 500 | 1 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 6.4 | 319 | 381 | 430 |
^ class H stranding
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2014 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)
MBR is based on an operating voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts. MBR for operating voltages above 1000 Volt is 8 X OD per NEC 300.34.
† Ampacities are based on Table 310.15 (B)(16) of the NEC, 2014 Edition. Ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2000 Volts, based on ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F)
MBR is based on an operating voltage of less than or equal to 1000 volts. MBR for operating voltages above 1000 Volt is 8 X OD per NEC 300.34.
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