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600 Volt Alumaflex
®
Brand Aluminum Alloy (AA-8176) Conductor. Cross-linked Polyethylene
(XLPE) Insulation. Moisture Resistant High Heat. Sunlight Resistant in Sizes 6 AWG and Larger.
CT Rated in Sizes 1/0 AWG and Larger.
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 600 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.
Southwire Aluminum Type XHHW-2 conductors comply with the following:
• ASTM- All Applicable Standards
• UL Standard 44
• NOM-ANCE 90° C
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 2014 Edition
• NEMA WC-70 (ICEA S-95-658) Construction Requirements
• RoHS/Reach Compliant
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. Conductor sizes 6 AWG and larger are listed and marked sunlight resistant in all
colors. Available in black, white, red, blue, brown, orange, yellow, purple, gray, and green. Some colors
are subject to economic order quantity.
SIMpull XHHW-2®
Aluminum XHHW Wire & Cable
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