3/0 STR 3E AL (85mm2) SIMpull(R) XHHW-2/RW90 BROWN

Southwire #: 58530599

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

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

Standards & References

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

  • ASTM – B800 and B836
  • 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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