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CU 600/1000V XLPE Insulation PVC Jacket XHHW-2 with Bare or Green Ground. CT Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free

Southwire #
SPEC45240

Type TC-ER Power Cable 600 or 1000 Volt Three Conductor Copper, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation XHHW-2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Bare or Green Insulated Ground. Silicone Free.

Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.

Part numbers in this family (3) ↓

Available sizes & constructions

Cond. SizeConductor NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over Conductor (in)(cm)Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm)Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm)Approx. OD (inches)(cm)Copper Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)
8 AWG8 AWG22770.1410.36451.14601.520.5921.50135201242360 67104299
6 AWG6 AWG22770.1770.45451.14601.520.6911.76215320341507 57095999
4 AWG4 AWG22770.2250.57451.14601.520.7481.90311463444661 59624099
8 AWG8 AWG222.46.10264119.750.6530.970.7861.170.0520.0850505555 67104299
6 AWG6 AWG222.87.11419190.060.4110.610.4950.740.0510.0865657575 57095999
4 AWG4 AWG223.07.62667302.550.2580.380.3100.460.0480.0785859595 59624099

Part numbers in this family (3)

By size:
Southwire #DescriptionConstructionConductor ColorPackaging
671042998-7 2/C CU XHHW/PVC PHASE ID 1x10 GG TYPE TC-ER 600V BLACK8 AWG 2C 7 STRBLACK/BLACKCUT TO LENGTH REEL
570959996-7 2/C CU XHHW/PVC PHASE ID 1x8 GG TYPE TC-ER 1000V BLACK6 AWG 2C 7 STR1-BLACK/2-REDCUT TO LENGTH REEL
596240994-7 2/C CU XHHW-2/PVC PHASE ID 1x8 GW TYPE TC-ER 1000V BLACK4 AWG 2C 7 STR1-BLACK/2-REDCUT TO LENGTH REEL

Application & features

Southwire’s 600 or 1000 Volt Type TC-ER power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Type (TC-ER) per NEC 336.10. Silicone free.

Standards & references

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1277 Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 383 Flame Test (70,000 btu)
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test