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:
SOUTHWIRE{R} ROYAL{R} XX AWG (53.5{mm2}) TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE EXXXX {UL} RHH/RHW-2 2000V 90{D}C DRY 90{D}C WET SUN RES -- LL90458 {CSA} TYPE W 2000V -40{D}C FT1 FT5 P-07-KA100009-MSHA
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Jacket Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| 599664 | 8 | 168 | 0.145 | 60 | 75 | 0.433 | 132 | BK |
| 599718 | 6 | 273 | 0.186 | 60 | 95 | 0.522 | 191 | BK |
| 640807 | 4 | 427 | 0.235 | 60 | 95 | 0.572 | 255 | BK |
| TBA | 2 | 651 | 0.290 | 60 | 95 | 0.606 | 299 | BK |
| 640810 | 2 | 259 | 0.290 | 60 | 95 | 0.666 | 352 | BK |
| 641392 | 1 | 259 | 0.300 | 80 | 95 | 0.714 | 432 | BK |
| 641395 | 1/0 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 95 | 0.759 | 514 | BK |
| 641398 | 2/0 | 324 | 0.400 | 80 | 95 | 0.820 | 614 | BK |
| 641388 | 3/0 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 100 | 0.854 | 749 | BK |
| 641402 | 4/0 | 532 | 0.530 | 80 | 95 | 0.901 | 894 | BK |
| 641405 | 250 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 95 | 1.011 | 1059 | BK |
| 641409 | 350 | 893 | 0.670 | 95 | 95 | 1.110 | 1411 | BK |
| 641412 | 500 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 95 | 1.254 | 1898 | BK |
| 560072 | 500 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 95 | 1.284 | 1935 | BK |
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
| Cond. Size | 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 | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp |
| 8 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 1.7 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
| 6 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 2.0 | 80 | 95 | 105 |
| 4 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 2.2 | 105 | 125 | 140 |
| 2 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 2.4 | 140 | 170 | 190 |
| 2 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 2.6 | 140 | 170 | 190 |
| 1 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 2.8 | 165 | 195 | 220 |
| 1/0 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 3.0 | 195 | 230 | 260 |
| 2/0 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 3.2 | 225 | 265 | 300 |
| 3/0 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 3.4 | 260 | 310 | 350 |
| 4/0 | 0.055 | 0.067 | 0.041 | 3.6 | 300 | 360 | 405 |
| 250 | 0.047 | 0.057 | 0.041 | 5.0 | 340 | 405 | 455 |
| 350 | 0.033 | 0.042 | 0.040 | 5.5 | 420 | 505 | 570 |
| 500 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 6.2 | 515 | 620 | 700 |
| 500 | 0.023 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 6.4 | 515 | 620 | 700 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: Oct. 16, 2024, 8:19 p.m. UTC
