Product Information

Specification

700 MCM XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire

Allowable Ampacity (Per NEC Table 310.16):

• 60°C: 385 Amps
• 75°C: 460 Amps
• 90°C (XHHW-2 Rating): 520 Amps

Also Known As:

700 MCM XHHW-2 Copper Building Wire, 700 MCM Copper Wire, 700 MCM XHHW-2 Copper Conductor, 700 MCM Electrical Wire, 700 MCM Copper Cable, 700 MCM XHHW-2 NEC Code, 700 MCM XHHW-2 Wire Voltage Rating, 700 MCM Wire Ampacity, 700 MCM XHHW-2 Wire Installation Guide.

Applications:

• Feeder and service conductors for large-scale commercial, industrial, and utility power distribution
• Main service conductors in high-load electrical panels
• Underground conduit installations requiring moisture and corrosion resistance
• Backup generator connections for hospitals, data centers, and critical infrastructure
• Cable tray wiring for heavy-duty industrial systems requiring high ampacity

Construction:

Conductor:

• Material: Annealed (soft) bare copper
• Properties: High conductivity, moisture resistance, and excellent durability

Insulation:

• Material: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
• Properties: Flame-retardant, resistant to chemicals, moisture, and abrasion

Standards & Compliance:

• UL Standard 44 – Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
• Federal Specification J-C-30B
• NEC Article 310.16 – Ampacity Ratings
• ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) – Power Cables Rated 2000V or Less
• CT Rated (1/0 AWG and Larger)
• Sunlight Resistant

Specifications:

Size: 700 MCM
Number of Strands: 61
Insulation Thickness (mils): 80
Nominal O.D (Inches): 1.098
Allowable Ampacity:

• 60°C: 385 Amps
• 75°C: 460 Amps
• 90°C: 520 Amps
  Approximate Weight per 1,000 ft: 2283 lbs

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