SIMpull XHHW-2® Copper Wire

8-7 CU (8.37mm2) SIMpull(R) XHHW-2/RW90 BLACK 1000 FT

Southwire #: 11295301

600 Volts and 1000 Volts. Copper Conductor. Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation. High-Heat and Moisture Resistant. SIM Technology® for easier pulling.

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Application

Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, Cable Tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90° C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 1000 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified. This cable is designed to be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.

Specifications

Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2)	8 AWG 8 AWG
No. of Conductors	1 1
No. of Strands	7 7
Nom. OD (mils) (mm)	238 6.05	mils mm
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm)	45 1.14	mils mm
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	64 95	lbs/1000' kgs/km
Allowable Ampacity at 60C	40 40
Allowable Ampacity at 75C	50 50
Allowable Ampacity at 90C	55 55
UPC #	032886240515 032886240515

Standards & References

Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors comply with the following:

ASTM- B3, B8 (7, 19, 37, 61 Strands), B787 (19 Strands)
UL Standard 44
NOM-ANCE 90° C
Federal Specification A-A059544
CT Rated Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger
Gas and Oil Resistant II sizes 8 AWG and larger
Sunlight (UV) Resistant – S 8 AWG and larger
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
NEMA WC 70 Construction Requirements
FT4/IEEE 1202- Sizes 350 KCMIL and Larger
RoHS/ REACH Chemical Limit Compliant

Construction

Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Insulation is an abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant thermoset cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Conductor sizes 8 AWG and larger are marked sunlight resistant. Colors are available and may be subject to economic order quantity.