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1/0 AWG Type XHHW-2 Aluminum Building Wire — 600V/1000V XLPE (AA-8000 Compact Aluminum, Cable Tray Rated)

1/0 AWG Type XHHW-2 Aluminum Building Wire — 600V/1000V XLPE (AA-8000 Compact Aluminum, Cable Tray Rated)

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Part #XHHW 1/0AWG-RB
$0.57/ ftIn stock
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High-performance 1/0 AWG Type XHHW-2 600V/1000V aluminum building wire engineered for primary services, main feeders, and branch circuit wiring in commercial, industrial, and residential power distribution systems. Constructed with a 1/0 AWG compact soft-drawn AA-8000 series aluminum alloy conductor and insulated with 55 mils of abrasion-, heat-, and moisture-resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Approved for installation in conduit, recognized raceways, open air, and cable trays (CT Use Rated) in both wet and dry environments at continuous operating temperatures up to 90°C. Fully compliant with UL Standard 44 requirements, sunlight resistant, and RoHS/REACH compliant.

Specifications

  • Conductor Size: 1/0 AWG

  • Voltage Rating: 600V / 1000V

  • Conductor Material: Compact soft-drawn AA-8000 series Aluminum Alloy (per ASTM B800 & B801)

  • Insulation Material: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE), abrasion-, heat-, and moisture-resistant

  • Insulation Thickness: 55 mils

  • Temperature Rating: 90°C Wet or Dry locations

  • Sunlight Rating: Sunlight Resistant

  • Cable Tray Rating: CT Use Rated (Approved for Cable Tray installation)

  • Installation Environments: Air conduit, recognized raceways, open air, cable trays, service feeders, and branch circuits

  • Standards & Compliances: UL Standard 44, NEC Compliant, ASTM B800, ASTM B801, RoHS / REACH Compliant