Aluminum Building Conductor
Aluminum or 8000-series alloy wire supports cost and weight control in building feeder applications.
Aluminum Building Wire
Aluminum Building Wire for building wire and fixed electrical installation routes.
Aluminum Building Wire is reviewed for building electrical systems where conductor material, insulation type, circuit route and local code requirement define selection.
Product Overview
Aluminum Building Wire should be selected according to the actual project route, not by product name alone. Before quotation, review wire type, conductor material, temperature rating, wet/dry location rating and local electrical code route. Datasheet wording, compliance documents and final supply notes should stay aligned with the selected standard and installation conditions.
Applications
- building branch circuits and feeders
- commercial and residential electrical systems
- conduit, raceway or building wiring installations
- projects requiring conductor material and local code route confirmation
Construction
aluminum or 8000-series alloy conductor with insulation and jacket system according to building wire type. Final conductor size, temperature rating, wet/dry location rating and wire type, temperature rating and installation route should follow the selected code route.
Marking on Cable
FARWALK CABLE – Aluminum Building Wire – [standard] – [size] – [rating] – [year] – [meter mark]
Cable Identification
- Insulation color, conductor identification and printed marking can be matched to the requested building wire type.
- Wire type, conductor size and temperature rating should remain clear in product marking when required.
Standards
- UL 83
- UL 44
- UL 854
- ASTM B800 / B801 where applicable
Main Features
Size Conversion Review
Ampacity and voltage drop should be compared against copper conductors according to local code.
Service and Feeder Fit
For Aluminum Building Wire, commonly reviewed for service entrance, feeder and panel routes where aluminum conductors are accepted.
Product Selection Guide
Wire Type
Confirm THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, THW, TFFN/TFN, SER or SEU before selecting conductor and insulation.
Local Code Route
Building wire must follow the destination market electrical code and approved installation method.
Wet / Dry Location
Review insulation rating, jacket type and temperature class according to conduit, raceway or service entrance use.
Conductor Material
Choose copper, aluminum or 8000-series alloy according to ampacity, voltage drop, termination and budget.
Technical Data Overview
| Size (AWG / kcmil) | Approx. mm² Equivalent | Approx. OD (XHHW-2 mils/mm) | Approx. Weight (lb/kft) | Allowable Ampacity @ 90°C (Amps) |
| AA-8000 Aluminum Building Wire – 600V | AA-8000 Aluminum Building Wire – 600V | AA-8000 Aluminum Building Wire – 600V | AA-8000 Aluminum Building Wire – 600V | AA-8000 Aluminum Building Wire – 600V |
| 8 AWG | 8.37 | 233 / 5.9 | 35 | 45 |
| 6 AWG | 13.30 | 271 / 6.9 | 51 | 60 |
| 4 AWG | 21.15 | 317 / 8.1 | 76 | 75 |
| 2 AWG | 33.62 | 379 / 9.6 | 116 | 100 |
| 1/0 AWG | 53.49 | 475 / 12.1 | 185 | 135 |
| 2/0 AWG | 67.43 | 520 / 13.2 | 228 | 150 |
| 4/0 AWG | 107.22 | 632 / 16.1 | 349 | 205 |
| 250 kcmil | 126.68 | 705 / 17.9 | 420 | 230 |
| 500 kcmil | 253.35 | 910 / 23.1 | 805 | 350 |
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