2x6 AWG

Description

Description

Standards

  • Product
    ASTM B 496; ASTM B 8; UL 1277; UL 44

XHHW-2 power cables are used in industrial facilities, for low voltage electrical energy distribution. Installation in dry or wet locations, in sumps, pipelines or direct burial, in places where there is no heavy traffic. Suitable for use in tray (TC) with external cover (jacket) resistant to UV rays (SR).

Conductor

Soft copper, concentric stranded class B.

Insulation

Individually insulated conductors with XLPE compound type XHHW-2.

Jacket

Polyvinyl Chloride PVC, flame retardant, resistant to abrasion, heat and humidity.

Applicable Standards

  • UL 44, NTC 3277
  • UL 1277, NTC 5916

Certificate

  • RETIE
  • CIDET N° 01668
  • CIDET N° 04592

Operating Temperature

90 °C

Operating Voltage

600 V

Identification

Individually insulated conductors identified with numbers + black color base. Jacket in black color with marking and sequential meter by meter.

Packaging Unit

Reels by 500 m or 1000 m

Optional

  • Individually insulated conductors with PVC compound type THHW-2.
  • Other identification methods (Colored insulated conductors or green grounding).
  • Jacket in polyethylene (PE), halogen-free (HF), low smoke emission (LS) or flame retardant (FR).

 

Ampacity Conditions

  • Ampacity to 90°C conductor temperature, 30°C ambient temperature.
  • Not more than three current carrying conductors in duct or direct burial. NTC 2050, Table 310.15(B)(16).

NOTE:

  • The data reported here are nominal and are subject to tolerances according to standards and normal manufacturing practices.
  • Other configurations not specified in this catalog may be available under special request and minimum manufacturing quantities.

Characteristics

Characteristics

Construction characteristics

Construction characteristics

Conductor flexibility
Class B
Conductor shape
Compact round
Conductor material
Soft copper
Insulation
Cross-linked polyethylene
Outer sheath
PVC

Dimensional characteristics

Dimensional characteristics

Conductor diameter
4.28 mm
Conductor cross-section
13.3 mm²
Average sheath thickness
1.52 mm
Approximate weight
494 kg/km
Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL)
6
Nominal insulation thickness
1.14 mm
Nominal outer diameter
16.48 mm
Number of cores
2

Electrical characteristics

Electrical characteristics

Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
1.348 Ohm/km
Ampacity
75.0 A
Operating voltage
600 V

Mechanical characteristics

Mechanical characteristics

Abrasion resistance
High
Crush resistance
UL 1277 (NTC 5916)
Mechanical resistance to impacts
UL 1277 (NTC 5916)

Usage characteristics

Usage characteristics

Maximum operating temperature
90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature
130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature
250 °C
RoHS compliant
Yes
Oil resistance
Yes
U.V resistance
Yes
Fire retardant
Method 1 - Vertical Tray (UL 2556/9.6)
Chemical resistance
Excellent

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