THW/THW-2
Application
The THW conductor is suitable for most current wiring solutions for residential, commercial and industrial environments. It is used in service entrance, feeders and branch circuits for permanent installations. THW conductors in sizes 14 AWG to 1000 Kcmil (MCM) can be installed in conduits and other raceways. The temperature of installation shall not exceed 75oC(THW), not exceed 90oC(THW-2).
Compliances
- UL 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1581 - Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords
- ASTM: B3, B8
Construction
| Conductor |
Bare annealed copper conductor, solid or stranded |
| Insulation |
PVC 75°C insulation |
| Color |
Upon request, black is preferable |
Parameters
| AWG or kcmil |
Strand |
Nominal Insulation Thickness |
Nominl Overall Diameter |
Cable Weight |
| Inch/mm |
Inch/mm |
Lbs/kft |
kg/km |
| 14 |
1 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.169 |
4.3 |
22 |
33 |
| 12 |
1 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.189 |
4.8 |
32 |
47 |
| 10 |
1 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.213 |
5.4 |
46 |
68 |
| 8 |
1 |
0.045 |
1.14 |
0.240 |
6.1 |
67 |
100 |
| 6 |
1 |
0.060 |
1.52 |
0.276 |
7 |
101 |
151 |
| 14 |
7 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.177 |
4.5 |
24 |
36 |
| 12 |
7 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.201 |
5.1 |
34 |
50 |
| 10 |
7 |
0.030 |
0.76 |
0.228 |
5.8 |
49 |
73 |
| 8 |
7 |
0.045 |
1.14 |
0.291 |
7.4 |
79 |
118 |
| 6 |
7 |
0.060 |
1.52 |
0.335 |
8.5 |
117 |
174 |
| 4 |
7 |
0.060 |
1.52 |
0.386 |
9.8 |
172 |
256 |
| 2 |
7 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.445 |
11.3 |
263 |
391 |
| 1 |
19 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.531 |
13.5 |
339 |
505 |
| 1/0 |
19 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.575 |
14.6 |
418 |
622 |
| 2/0 |
19 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.622 |
15.8 |
515 |
767 |
| 3/0 |
19 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.677 |
17.2 |
638 |
950 |
| 4/0 |
37 |
0.080 |
2.03 |
0.740 |
18.8 |
792 |
1179 |
| 250 |
37 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
0.823 |
20.9 |
943 |
1404 |
| 300 |
37 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
0.882 |
22.4 |
1118 |
1664 |
| 350 |
37 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
0.937 |
23.8 |
1292 |
1923 |
| 400 |
37 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
0.984 |
25 |
1465 |
2180 |
| 500 |
61 |
0.095 |
2.41 |
1.079 |
27.4 |
1810 |
2694 |
| 600 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.197 |
30.4 |
2178 |
3241 |
| 700 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.272 |
32.3 |
2521 |
3751 |
| 750 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.307 |
33.2 |
2693 |
4007 |
| 800 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.343 |
34.1 |
2863 |
4260 |
| 900 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.409 |
35.8 |
3205 |
4769 |
| 1000 |
61 |
0.110 |
2.79 |
1.472 |
37.4 |
3538 |
5265 |
