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500-37 CU (253mm2) SIMpull(R) XHHW-2/RW90 BLUE 2500 FT
- Southwire #
- 55026105
✓ Lists NOM: NOM-063-SCFI
600 Volts and 1000 Volts. Copper Conductor. Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation. High-Heat and Moisture Resistant. SIM Technology® for easier pulling. Also rated SIS.
Part of the family: SIMpull XHHW-2®/RW90 Copper
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire® SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, Cable Tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code. SIMpull XHHW-2® copper conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90° C. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 1000 volts. Suitable for use in Health Care Facilities per Section 517.160 of the National Electrical Code where a dielectric constant of less than 3.5 maybe specified. This cable is designed to be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL |
|---|---|
| Conductor Number | 11 |
| Cond. Strands | 3737 |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.789 inch2.00 cm |
| Insulation Thickness | 65 mils1.65 mm |
| Approx. OD | 0.908 inch2.31 cm |
| Copper Weight | 1543 lbs/1000'2296 kgs/km |
| Approx. Weight | 1632 lbs/1000'2429 kgs/km |
Standards & references
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
- CSA C22.2 No. 38 Thermoset-insulated wires and cables
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
- IEEE 1202/FT4 Flame Test (70,000 BTU/hr) 350kcmil and Larger
- Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
- Federal Specification A-A-59544
- NMX-J-451-ANCE Thermoset insulated wires and cables
- NOM-063-SCFI Electrical Products – Conductors – Safety Requirements
- NEMA 70901-2-2024 Make It American Compliance with Domestic Preference Requirements Pt. 2 Wire & Cable