XHHW Building Wire, 500 MCM Copper, Black, Cut Reel
This XHHW-2 building wire features a 500 MCM bare copper stranded conductor with cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulation and a PVC jacket. Rated for 600V service in conduit or recognized raceways for wet or dry locations. Compliant with UL Standard 44, Federal Specification A-A-59544, NEC, and ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70). Sold as a cut reel.
Key Features
- 500 MCM bare copper stranded conductor
- XLP (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation — abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant
- PVC jacket
- Rated for wet or dry locations up to 90°C
- 600 Volt rating
- Black jacket color
- Not rated for direct burial
Applications
Used for conduit or recognized raceways for high-capacity services and feeders in general purpose applications. The 500 MCM size is designed for the largest commercial and industrial service entrance conductors, main switchboard feeders, and utility distribution connections.
Specifications
- Wire Type: XHHW-2
- Conductor Size: 500 MCM
- Conductor Type: Stranded
- Conductor Material: Bare copper
- Insulation: XLP (cross-linked polyethylene)
- Jacket: PVC
- Color: Black
- Voltage Rating: 600V
- Temperature Rating: 90°C (wet or dry)
- Direct Burial: Not rated
- Standards: UL Standard 44, Federal Specification A-A-59544, NEC, ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70)
- Packaging: Cut reel



