UL44 Listed 500kcmil Electrical Grade AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Underground Feeder Wire
Conductor:
Aluminum Conductor
Insulation:
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Rated Voltage:
600v/1000v/2000v
Standard:
UL 44
Dry Locations Temperature Rating:
90°C
Wet Locations Temperature Rating:
75°C
Description
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Aluminum Conductor
Solid or Stranded Aluminum Conductors

Insulation
XLPE Insulation

No. of Conductor
Single Core

Temperature Rating
-40 °C to 90°C
UL44 Listed 500kcmil Electrical Grade AA8000 Aluminum XHHW-2 Underground Feeder Wire
500 kcmil AA8000 Aluminum XHHW / XHHW-2 wire is UL44 standard thermoset building power cable, adopting premium electrical grade AA8000 compact stranded aluminum alloy conductor and high-performance cross linked polyethylene XLPE insulation. Rated 600V/1000V, it supports continuous 90°C working temperature for both wet and dry locations. Designed for heavy-current main feeder, service entrance and underground conduit wiring, this electrical grade aluminum cable features anti-creep, anti-corrosion and strong moisture resistance, fully compliant with North American NEC, ASTM and NEMA codes for large commercial, industrial and renewable energy power projects.

XHHW wire
XHHW / XHHW-2 wire is primarily used for installation in conduits, cable trays, or other approved raceway systems, and is suitable for power service entrances, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, meeting the installation requirements of relevant electrical codes.

Aluminum Conductors

Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) 0.6/2kV

XLPE Insulated

UL 44 Standards

Sunlight Resistant

Temperature range -40 °C to 90°C
Advantages
Made of standard electrical-grade AA8000 compact stranded aluminum alloy. It features excellent anti-creep and anti-oxidation performance under continuous heavy loads to maintain stable conductivity. Much lighter than copper wire, it greatly reduces material and installation costs for large-gauge main power circuits.

|
Size (AWG/ kcmil) |
Strands No./OD. (mm)a |
XLPE Insulation Average Thickness (mm) |
Approx. O.D. (mm) |
Max.DC Resistance (20°C,Ω/km) |
Approx. Weight (kg/km) |
| 8 | 7/1.28 | 1.14 | 5.79 | 3.52 | 39.07 |
| 6 | 7/1.62 | 1.14 | 6.69 | 2.21 | 55.60 |
| 4 | 7/2.02 | 1.14 | 7.79 | 1.39 | 80.87 |
| 2 | 7/2.58 | 1.14 | 9.19 | 0.875 | 119.36 |
| 1 | 18/1.82 | 1.40 | 10.49 | 0.693 | 154.03 |
| 1/0 | 18/2.02 | 1.40 | 11.54 | 0.550 | 188.61 |
| 2/0 | 18/2.32 | 1.40 | 12.49 | 0.436 | 230.30 |
| 3/0 | 18/2.58 | 1.40 | 13.64 | 0.346 | 282.87 |
| 4/0 | 18/2.83 | 1.40 | 15.04 | 0.276 | 348.40 |
| 250 | 36/2.22 | 1.65 | 16.67 | 0.232 | 419.95 |
| 300 | 36/2.42 | 1.65 | 17.92 | 0.194 | 493.90 |
| 350 | 36/2.58 | 1.65 | 19.07 | 0.166 | 567.33 |
| 500 | 36/3.10 | 1.65 | 22.07 | 0.116 | 788.01 |
| 600 | 58/2.65 | 2.03 | 24.56 | 0.0967 | 963.32 |
| 750 | 58/2.98 | 2.03 | 27.16 | 0.0774 | 1185.04 |
Certification
Fully UL44 certified by Underwriters Laboratories. All thermal, mechanical, electrical and flame retardant indicators meet UL44 standards. Traceable UL marks are continuously printed on cable surface to pass electrical inspection across North America.

Heat Resistance
Abrasion Resistant
Oil and Gasoline Resistant
UL Certified


APPLICATIONS
XHHW wire is primarily used for service entrance, feeder, and branch circuit wiring in building electrical systems, and is widely used in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and large residential projects.

Underground Conduit Installation
XHHW/XHHW-2 wire is widely used in underground conduit runs, delivering dependable power for service entrances, site feeders and outdoor distribution systems. Its moisture-resistant XLPE insulation withstands soil humidity and pulling abrasion, suitable for buried wet-location raceways per NEC standards.

Cable Tray & Raceway Systems
For cable tray and raceway installations, XHHW/XHHW-2 wire offers exceptional performance with its durable XLPE insulation that resists mechanical stress and environmental exposure. The wire's versatility allows for neat, organized routing in open tray systems, making it a preferred choice for industrial and commercial power distribution projects.

Conduit Wiring
XHHW/XHHW-2 wire is ideally suited for conduit wiring applications, pulling smoothly through EMT, rigid metal, and PVC conduits. Its abrasion-resistant insulation and stranded conductor options ensure reliable performance and long service life in both new construction and retrofit installations.

Feeder Circuit Wiring
For feeder circuits, XHHW/XHHW-2 wire delivers dependable power transmission from service equipment to distribution panels and sub-panels. Its high temperature rating and moisture resistance make it an excellent choice for handling substantial continuous loads in commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
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Packaging Information
XHHW/XHHW-2 wire is typically supplied in three packaging forms: Roll, Small Wooden Reel, and Large Wooden Reel, to meet the needs of different project scales.

Roll

Small Wooden Reel

Large Wooden Reel
Global Certification
Geritel Wire Manufacturer holds 50+ international certifications, including UL, cUL, SAA, TUV, CE, VDE, ISO, and others. Our cables meet the highest global quality and safety standards.

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SAA

TUV

ISO
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