SPEC: 45005

500-37 TINNED CU RHH/RHW-2 NL-EPR/CPE 600V BLACK 1000 FT

Southwire #: 58950101

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Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. CT Rated 1/0 and Larger - Sunlight Resistant - Oil Resistant - Silicone Free.

Specifications

Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) 500 500
Conductor Number 1 1
Cond. Strands 37 37
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.789 2.00 inch cm
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 65 1.65 mils mm
Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) 65 1.65 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 1.062 2.70 inch cm
Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 1543 2296 lbs/1000' kgs/km
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 1786 2658 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 854 Service Entrance Cable
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • CT USE Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded tinned copper per ASTM B33 and ASTM B8
  2. Binder Tape: Mylar Tape
  3. Insulation: Lead Free Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) Type RHH/RHW-2 USE-2
  4. Overall Jacket: Lead Free & Silicone-Free Cross-Linked/Thermoset Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TS) Jacket

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