Overview
This XHHW-2 building wire features a 4 AWG stranded aluminum conductor with a black PVC jacket and XLP (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation. Designed for general-purpose use in conduit or recognized raceways, this wire is suitable for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring in wet or dry locations with temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees Celsius. The wire carries a maximum voltage rating of 600 Volts and is packaged on a cut reel for convenient job-site handling.
Features
- Used for conduit or recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring
- Can be used in wet or dry locations with temperatures not to exceed 90 degree Celsius
- Not rated for direct burial
- Insulation is abrasion, moisture and heat resistant polyethylene
- Voltage rating is 600 Volts max
- Sunlight resistant
Specifications
| Wire Type | XHHW-2 |
|---|---|
| Conductor Size | 4 AWG |
| Conductor Material | Aluminum, Stranded |
| Jacket Color | Black |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Insulation | XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Temperature Rating | 90°C (Wet or Dry) |
| Application | General Purpose |
| Packaging | Cut Reel |
| UPC | 98022061624 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | XHHW-2-AL-4-STR-BLK-CUT REEL |
Standards and Certifications
- UL Standard 44
- Federal Specification A-A-59544
- NEC Compliant
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70)




