Applications
  • For use from the lower control box at the base of the wind power tower and out to the step-up transformer through conduit
  • For use in free air, raceways or direct burial in accordance with NEC. 
  • Industrial environments where superior insulation toughness and chemical resistance is required
  • Maximum operating temperature not to exceed 90 ºC in wet or dry locations
Product Construction
Conductor: 8 AWG thru 1000 kcmil compacted aluminum ACM (AA-8000 Series)
Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) - Black
Print: TOWERGUARD 2000® XLP AWG/KCMIL TYPE RHH/RHW-2 SR (UL) 2000V (MM/YYYY) SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK [Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger include the "CT" marking]

Compliances
  • National Electric Code (NEC)
  • UL 44 Stranded for rubber-insulated wires and cables
  • "CT" for 1/0 AWG and larger in accordance with NEC
  • ICEA S-95-685/NEMA WC70
  • UL listed as Type RHH/RHW-2
  • OSHA acceptable
Features
  • Rated at 90 ºC wet or dry
  • UV resistant - black is marked SR
  • Excellent electrical, thermal and physical properties
  • Excellent resistance to moisture
  • Excellent resistance to crush, compression cuts and heat deformation
Packaging

Colors optional, to order.
All produced or cut-to-order material will be shipped on non-returnable wooden reels unless specifically requested

Specifications

Conductor
Size
AWG
kcmil

250

No. of
Wires

35

Conductor
Diameter
(in)

0.520

Insulation
Thickness
(mil)

105

Cable
Diameter
(in)

0.745

Aluminum
Weight
MFT
(lb)

235

Net
Weight
MFT
(lb)

336

Ampacity
90 ºC

230