SPEC 22061

RW90 Copper Circuit Sizes (14, 12 & 10 AWG)

Copper Conductor, 600V, 90°C MAX, -40°C MIN. All Sizes and Colors are Sunlight Resistant.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Applications and Features:

Single copper conductor with low temperature, moisture resisting XLPE (cross linked polyethylene) insulation. All sizes are Sunlight Resistant in all colors and packaging. This product meets the current RoHS requirements. No lead is added or used in manufacturing.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset-insulated wires and cables
  • CSA SUN RES - for Sunlight Resistant rating
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE& LL90458 (CSA) 12 AWG CU RW90 XLPE 600 VOLTS (-40{D}C) SR
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberStrandInsul. ThicknessInsulation ColorApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity In Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilNo.milinchlb/1000ftinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmp
    956227121Solid30BE0.144240.600521.6622.0020.05430
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    †Ampacities derived from the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code - Table 1 - For single conductor in free air and based on an ambient temperature of 30°C. - Table 2 - for Cable in Conduit. Not more than 3 aluminum conductors in a conduit and based on an ambient temperature of 30°C.
    TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.
    Table 2 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
    Stock NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberStrandInsul. ThicknessInsulation ColorApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity In Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilNo.mmmmkg/kmmmnewtonΩ/kmΩ/kmΩ/kmAmp
    956227121Solid0.76BE3.663615.242315.456.570.177230
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    †Ampacities derived from the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code - Table 1 - For single conductor in free air and based on an ambient temperature of 30°C. - Table 2 - for Cable in Conduit. Not more than 3 aluminum conductors in a conduit and based on an ambient temperature of 30°C.
    TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

    Table 3 - Stock Code Colors

    Size (Strand)BlackRedBlueWhiteBrownOrangeYellowGreen
    14 (Solid)956110956177956235956144956250557917956276956201
    14 (7)951731955245955666955351955682557924955708955617
    12 (Solid)956102956169956227956136956243557861956268956193
    12 (7)951749955237955658955344955674557923955690955609
    10 (Solid)956094956151956219956128557929557930557931956185
    10 (7)951756955229955641955336557920557921557922955591

    Revision: 1.000.015

    Updated On: Aug. 5, 2025, 3:43 p.m. UTC