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.
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 15 15 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 539 13.69 | mils mm |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 55 1.40 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 200 298 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 130 130 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 155 155 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 175 175 |
Southwire SIMpull® Aluminum Type XHHW-2 conductors comply with the following:
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.