Standard

• UL 44 / CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables

• UL 1685 Vertical Tray Fire Spread and Smoke Release Test for Electric and Optical Fiber Cables

• ANSI / NEMA WC-70 / ICEA S-95-658 • ASTM B800, B801

• Federal Specification AA-59544A

• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

• CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code

• Resistant to sunlight in sizes 6 AWG and above

Application:

Type XHHW-2/RW90 cables are used primarily in conduit or recognized ductwork for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code. XHHW-2/RW90 conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not exceeding 90ºC. The voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 or 1000 volts or 600 volts for RW90. Cable trays rated for 1/0 AWG and larger are available upon request.

 Insulation:

Abrasion, heat and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLP), low coefficient of friction, “slick” or “slick” material. Available in ten solid colors. 

Conductors: Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, Class B