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HW002: XHHW-2 Building Wire

Application

For use in harsh environments for general wiring applications for lighting and power in conduits, ducts, cable tray when CT rated, or other approved raceways with maximum conductor temperature of 90°C in wet or dry locations. XHHW wire is also chemical, gasoline and oil resistant.

What is XHHW Wire?

XHHW is an acronym for Cross-Linked High Water Resistant Insulated Wire. This XHHW abbreviation is designation for specific insulating material that is used for electrical building wire and cable. XHHW can also represent the temperature rating as well as the conditions that the cable can be used. Due to its construction, XHHW wire is not only water and chemical resistant but also resistant to abrasions.

Conductor

  • Soft bare annealed copper per ASTM B-3, Class B stranding per ASTM B-8

Insulation

  • Flame-retardant cross-linked polyethylene (FR-XLP) per ICEA S-95-658 and UL Standard 44 for Type XHHW-2, VW-1 conductors

Flame Tests

  • UL 1685 – for CT listed sizes 1/0 AWG and larger
  • UL VW-1 available upon request

Additional Standards

  • NEMA WC-70
  • Federal Spec J-C-30B

Notes

  • CT rated on sizes 1/0 AWG and larger

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HW002: XHHW-2, FR-XLP

For use in harsh environments for general wiring applications for lighting and power in conduits, ducts, cable tray when CT rated, or other approved raceways with maximum conductor temperature of 90°C in wet or dry locations. Chemical, gasoline and oil resistant.

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