500 MCM – Copper RHH/RHW-2/USE-2 600V 90°C XLPE Insulation

USE-2 cables are primarily used for power distribution and may be installed in raceway, conduit, direct burial, and aerial installations. The cables may be used in wet or dry locations, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Voltage rating for USE-2 cable is 600V. Sizes 1/0 and larger rated for use in cable tray.

APPLICATION

USE-2 cables are primarily used for power distribution and may be installed in raceway, conduit, direct burial, and aerial installations. The cables may be used in wet or dry locations, with ambient temperatures not exceeding 90°C. Voltage rating for USE-2 cable is 600V. Sizes 1/0 and larger rated for use in cable tray.

PART NUMBER

BWC-500-01XLPUSESTR

STANDARDS

• UL 44, UL 854
• Federal Specification A-A-59544
• ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC-70
• ASTM standards B3, B8, B787
• Rated 90°C Wet/Dry, Cold Temperature Rated at -40°C
• Flame Rated: CT Use (1/0 AWG and larger)
• Sunlight Resistant, Gasoline and Oil Resistant II

JACKET COLORS

BLACK

CONDUCTORS

Soft drawn bare copper with Class B stranding per ASTM

INSULATION

Abrasion, heat, moisture, and flame resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation

CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG/KCMIL)

500

NO. OF STRANDS

37

INSULATION THICKNESS (INCHES)

0,095

INSULATION THICKNESS (MM)

2,41

OVERALL DIAMETER (INCHES)

0,986

OVERALL DIAMETER (MM)

25,04

NET WEIGHT (LBS/KFT)

1673

AMPACITY (AMPS)

430

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