500 STR 3E AL (253mm2) SIMpull(R) XHHW-2/RW90 RED

Southwire #: 57636799

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

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Application

Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® aluminum conductors are primarily used in conduit or recognized raceways for service and feeder wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW-2 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 NEC where a dielectric constant of 3.5 or less may be specified. This product is designed to be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.

Specifications

Stock # 57636799 57636799
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) 500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL
No. of Strands 34 34
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) 876 22.25 mils mm
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 65 1.65 mils mm
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 556 827 lbs/1000' kgs/km
Allowable Ampacity at 60C 260 260
Allowable Ampacity at 75C 310 310
Allowable Ampacity at 90C 350 350

Standards & References

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

  • ASTM – B800 and B801
  • Listed per UL Standard 44
  • NOM-ANCE 90° C
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544
  • National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
  • NEMA WC-70 (ICEA S-95-658) Construction Requirements
  • Gas & Oil Resistant II
  • Sunlight Resistant
  • CT Rated
  • FT4
  • RoHS/Reach Compliant

Construction

Southwire Type XHHW-2 aluminum conductors are Alumaflex® brand AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, compact stranded. The insulation is an abrasion, moisture and heat resistant SIMpull® thermoset cross-linked polyethylene. Marked sunlight resistant.

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