8 AWG – Aluminum XHHW-2

Type XHHW-2/RW90 wires are primarily used in conduit or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code. XHHW-2/RW90 conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90ºC. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 or 1000 volts, or 600 volts for RW90. Cable tray rated for 1/0 AWG and larger available upon request.

APPLICATION

Type XHHW-2/RW90 wires are primarily used in conduit or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code. XHHW-2/RW90 conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90ºC. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600 or 1000 volts, or 600 volts for RW90. Cable tray rated for 1/0 AWG and larger available upon request.

PART NUMBER

BWC-8-01XHHW-2-ALUM

STANDARDS

UL 44 / CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables • ANSI / NEMA WC-70 / ICEA S-95-658 • ASTM B800, B801 • Federal Specification A-A-59544A • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code • CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code • Sunlight resistant on sizes 6 AWG and larger

JACKET COLORS

BLACK, RED, BLUE, WHITE, BROWN, ORANGE, YELLOW, GRAY, PURPLE, GREEN

CONDUCTORS

Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, Class B stranded per ASTM

INSULATION

Abrasion, heat and moisture resistant cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLP), low coefficient of friction, “slippery” or “slick” material. It is available in ten solid colors.

CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG/KCMIL)

8

CONDUCTOR DIAMETER (INCHES)

0,134

CONDUCTOR DIAMETER (MM)

3,40

INSULATION THICKNESS (INCHES)

0,045

INSULATION THICKNESS (MM)

1,14

OVERALL DIAMETER (INCHES)

0,227

OVERALL DIAMETER (MM)

5,77

NET WEIGHT (LBS/KFT)

30

AMPACITY AT 75° C

40

AMPACITY AT 90° C

45

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