[pdf] [/pdf] [short] [short] 12 AWG XHHW-2 Solid Copper Building Wire Description: XHHW-2 copper conductors are primarily used in conduit, recognized raceways, and branch circuit wiring, as outlined in the National Electrical Code (NEC). These conductors are suitable for wet and dry locations, with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. They have a voltage rating of 600 volts. Certain XHHW-2 conductors may be used in health care facilities under NEC Section 517.160 if they meet the dielectric constant requirement of less than 3.5. Also Known As: 12 XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 12 XHHW Cable, 12 XHHW Service Wire, 12 XHHW Copper Wire, 12 CU Building Wire, 12 Black Stranded CU SIMpull XHHW-2 Wire, Southwire 11293871, Southwire Wire, 12 AWG XHHW Building Wire, 12 Gauge Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire, 12 Stranded Copper XHHW-2 Wire. Common Uses of 12 AWG Copper XHHW-2 Wire 20A branch circuits in residential and commercial buildings 25A branch circuits where the 90°C ampacity is permitted, such as derated conductors in conduit with multiple wires Control wiring for industrial automation and power distribution Feeder wiring for appliances, lighting, and small electrical loads Wiring for HVAC units and refrigeration systems Motor leads for fractional and small horsepower motors in wet or dry locations Power distribution in conduit and raceways for 600V-rated applications Construction: Conductor: Material: Annealed bare copper, concentrically stranded Properties: High electrical conductivity, resistant to moisture, compression, pressure, and heat Insulation: Material: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) Properties: Flame-retardant, resistant to abrasion, chemicals, corrosion, and moisture Color: Black (standard) Standards & Compliance: ASTM B3 – Soft or Annealed Copper Wire ASTM B8 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors UL 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) – Power Cables Rated 2000V or Less Federal Specification A-A-59544 NMX-J-451-ANCE – Thermoset insulated wires and cables NOM-063-SCFI – Electrical Conductors Safety Requirements Buy American & Buy America Act (BAA) Compliant (49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. part 661) Specifications: Size AWG: 12Weight per 1,000 ft: 24 lbsOutside Diameter: 0.147 inchesNumber of Strands: 7Jacket: XLPEMin Bending Radius: 0.6 inchesMax Pull Tension: 52 lbsInsulation Thickness: 30 milsAllowable Ampacity At 75°C: 25 AmpAllowable Ampacity At 90°C: 30 AmpSouthwire Part (SimPull): 11293871
