American Standard UL Industrial Cables
XHHW/PVC Jacket, Power Cable, CT Rated

Application and Description

XHHW/PVC conductors are primarily used in conduit, cable tray or other recongnized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring as specified in the National Electrical Code. XHHW/PVC conductors are sunlight resistant and may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Voltage rating for XHHW/PVC conductors is 600 volts

Cable Construction

Conductor: Single copper conductor, stranded tinned annealed copper per ASTM B3 Class B stranding per ASTM B8
Insulation: Flame-retardant, abrasion, heat, moisture and sunlight resistant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (FRXLPE)
Jacket: Flame retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC
Color: upon request, black is preferable

Technical Characteristics

– UL 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables.
– UL 1685 – UL CT Flame Exposure Test.
– UL 1581 – UL Flame Exposure Test (VW-1)
– IEEE 383 (IEEE 1202/FT4 (2/0 AWG and larger)
– Flame Test (70,000 Btu/hr Vertical Tray Test)).
– ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70)

Cable Parameter