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SPEC 10016

Re3TM SIMpull XHHW-2®/RW90 Aluminum WITH 2-LETTER COLOR CODES TO AID COLOR BLINDNESS

Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volts. Alumaflex® Brand Aluminum Alloy (AA-8176) Conductor. Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation. Moisture Resistant High Heat.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded bare aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B801 or Single Input Wire (SIW) Compact AL per ASTM B836
  2. Insulation:Heat and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation in various colors

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s Re3TM SIMpull XHHW-2®/RW90 Aluminum cable features bold, two-letter color codes printed directly on the insulation to simplify identification, aid color blindness, and prevent misidentification during installation, operation, and maintenance. These conductors are primarily used in conduit and cable trays for services, feeders and branch circuits in commercial or industrial applications as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2/RW90 conductors is suitable for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage for all applications is up to 1000 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per section 517.160 of the NEC where a dielectric constant of 3.5 or less may be specified. This cable can be installed without application of pulling lubricant. RW90 is for open wiring and use in raceways (except cable troughs and ventilated flexible cableways) in dry or wet locations as per Canadian Electrical Code. For open wiring exposed to the weather.

Southwire’s Re3TM SIMpull XHHW-2®/RW90 Aluminum cable conductors comply with the following:
- Federal Specification AA-59544
- NOM-ANCE, XHHW-2, 90ºC
- CT Rated- Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger
- FT4 350 Kcmil and larger
- National Electrical Code
- Gas and Oil Resistant II- All sizes
- Sunlight Resistant- Sizes 6 AWG and larger
- RoHS/Reach Compliant

Specifications:

  • ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
  • 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
  • CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset-insulated wires and cables
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • NMX-J-451-ANCE Thermoset insulated wires and cables
  • NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements

    • Sample Print Legend:

    6 AWG thru 1 AWG
    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {NOLUBE}{R} {SIMPULL}{R} {ALUMAFLEX}{R} E30117 {UL} TYPE XHHW-2 6 AWG (13.3{MM2}) AL AA8176 600V/1000V SR GRII PRII - LL90458 {CSA} RW90 XLPE 6 AWG (13.3{mm2}) AL AA8176 600V GRI PRI -40{D}C SR FT1 - {NOM}-ANCE LS - PAT WWW.PATENTSW.COM

    1/0 AWG thru 300 kcmil
    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {NOLUBE}{R} {SIMPULL}{R} {ALUMAFLEX}{R} E30117 {UL} TYPE XHHW-2 1/0 AWG (53.5{MM2}) AL AA8176 600V/1000V SR FOR CT USE GRII PRII - LL90458 {CSA} RW90 XLPE 1/0 AWG (53.5{mm2}) AL AA8176 600V GRI PRI -40{D}C SR FT1 - {NOM}-ANCE LS - PAT WWW.PATENTSW.COM

    350 kcmil and Larger
    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} {NOLUBE}{R} {SIMPULL}{R} {ALUMAFLEX}{R} E30117 {UL} TYPE XHHW-2 350 KCMIL (177{MM2}) AL AA8176 600V/1000V SR FOR CT USE GRII PRII FT4 - LL90458 {CSA} RW90 XLPE 350 KCMIL (177{mm2}) AL AA8176 600V GRI PRI -40{D}C SR FT4 - {NOM}-ANCE LS - PAT WWW.PATENTSW.COM
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeStrand CountDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessInsulation ColorApprox. ODAluminum WeightApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo. of Strandsinchmilinchlb/1000ftlb/1000ft
    470.21245BK0.3093958
    260.26845BK0.3646286
    180.29855BK0.41578110
    1/0100.33655BK0.45299134
    2/0120.37655BK0.492125163
    3/0150.42255BK0.539158201
    4/0190.47455BK0.591199247
    250220.52065BK0.658235295
    350350.61565BK0.754329402
    500340.73565BK0.876471557
    750610.90880BK1.076706835
    1000611.06080BK1.2289421089
    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
    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 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeMin Bending RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity At 75°CAllowable Ampacity At 90°C
    AWG/KcmilinchlbΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    41.22500.4240.5100.0486575
    21.53980.2670.3210.04590100
    11.75020.2110.2540.046100115
    1/01.86330.1680.2010.044120135
    2/02.07980.1330.1600.043135150
    3/02.210060.1050.1260.042155175
    4/02.412690.0840.1000.041180205
    2502.615000.0710.0860.041205230
    3503.021000.0500.0620.040250280
    5003.530000.0350.0440.039310350
    7505.445000.0240.0310.038385435
    10006.160000.0180.0250.037445500
    *Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 Raceway or Cable, Not more than 3 copper conductors on an ambient temperature of 30°C.
    *Ampacities derived from the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code. - Table 4 - for Raceway or Cable. Not more than 3 aluminum conductors on an ambient temperature of 30°C.
    * Inductive Reactance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

    Color Code

    Insulation ColorAbbreviated Color Text
    BlackBK
    WhiteWE
    BlueBE
    RedRD
    GreenGN
    OrangeOE
    YellowYW
    BrownBN
    GrayGY

    Revision: 1.000.017

    Updated On: Sept. 3, 2025, 4:50 p.m. UTC