500 MCM Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Electrical Wire

Parent SKU :  THN500AL

SKU :  THN500AL-250-BK

600 VOLT NYLON JACKET. HEAT, ABRASION, MOISTURE RESISTANT.
Wire Size 500 MCM
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter 0.872 in. / 22.148 mm
Conductor Count 1
Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 350
Weight per Foot 0.576 lb

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APPLICATION:
THHN / THWN-2 / T90 Aluminum Building Wire is a versatile general-purpose cable suitable for both new construction and rewiring projects in 600-volt applications. Its conductors are rated for continuous use in either wet or dry locations, with temperatures not exceeding 90°C. For optimal installation, this cable should be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.

CONDUCTOR:
Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranded per ASTM.

INSULATION:
Low coefficient of friction (“slick”), abrasion, heat and moisture resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). It is available in ten solid colors.

AMP RATING:
@ 60°C - 260 Amps
@ 75°C - 310 Amps
@ 90°C - 350 Amps



All values are nominal and subject to correction. **Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, Section 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures, the conductor ampacities shall be limited to the follwing per NEC 110.14(C): 60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less marked for 14 through 1 AWG conductors. 75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG. 90°C - THHN dry locations and THWN wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.

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Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 500 MCM
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.872 in. / 22.148 mm
Conductor Count 1
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL 83, UL 1685, cUL, CSA

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 350
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL 1685, cUL
CSA C22.2 No. 75
1/0 & larger are rated for CT use
NEC & CEC
NEMA WC-70 / ICEA S-95-658
ASTM B800, B801, B836
Federal Specification AA-59544
VW-1/FT1 Flame Test
Sunlight resistant / Gas and Oil Resistant II
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. **Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, Section 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures, the conductor ampacities shall be limited to the follwing per NEC 110.14(C): 60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less marked for 14 through 1 AWG conductors. 75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG. 90°C - THHN dry locations and THWN wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsResidential, commercial, and industrial wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting circuits. Internal wiring of machine tools, industrial equipment, and various appliances, control panels and circuits for automation and HVAC systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.576 lb

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Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Building Wire

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the 2/0 Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Electrical Wire.

500 MCM Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Electrical Wire

Parent SKU :  THN500AL

SKU :  THN500AL-250-BK

600 VOLT NYLON JACKET. HEAT, ABRASION, MOISTURE RESISTANT.
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Parent SKU :  THN500AL

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APPLICATION:
THHN / THWN-2 / T90 Aluminum Building Wire is a versatile general-purpose cable suitable for both new construction and rewiring projects in 600-volt applications. Its conductors are rated for continuous use in either wet or dry locations, with temperatures not exceeding 90°C. For optimal installation, this cable should be installed without the application of pulling lubricant.

CONDUCTOR:
Compact bare AA-8000 series aluminum, with Class B stranded per ASTM.

INSULATION:
Low coefficient of friction (“slick”), abrasion, heat and moisture resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). It is available in ten solid colors.

AMP RATING:
@ 60°C - 260 Amps
@ 75°C - 310 Amps
@ 90°C - 350 Amps



All values are nominal and subject to correction. **Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, Section 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures, the conductor ampacities shall be limited to the follwing per NEC 110.14(C): 60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less marked for 14 through 1 AWG conductors. 75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG. 90°C - THHN dry locations and THWN wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.

See Full Specifications

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Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 500 MCM
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.872 in. / 22.148 mm
Conductor Count 1
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL 83, UL 1685, cUL, CSA

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 350
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL 1685, cUL
CSA C22.2 No. 75
1/0 & larger are rated for CT use
NEC & CEC
NEMA WC-70 / ICEA S-95-658
ASTM B800, B801, B836
Federal Specification AA-59544
VW-1/FT1 Flame Test
Sunlight resistant / Gas and Oil Resistant II
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. **Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, Section 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures, the conductor ampacities shall be limited to the follwing per NEC 110.14(C): 60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less marked for 14 through 1 AWG conductors. 75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG. 90°C - THHN dry locations and THWN wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsResidential, commercial, and industrial wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting circuits. Internal wiring of machine tools, industrial equipment, and various appliances, control panels and circuits for automation and HVAC systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.576 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

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Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Building Wire

Wire America | Wire Flexibility Series

This video shows the flexibility, size, jacket detail, conductor material and stranding of the 2/0 Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Electrical Wire.

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 500 MCM
Conductor Material Aluminum
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 0.872 in. / 22.148 mm
Conductor Count 1
Shield Unshielded
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL 83, UL 1685, cUL, CSA

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Ampacity Rating 350
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL 83, UL 1685, cUL
CSA C22.2 No. 75
1/0 & larger are rated for CT use
NEC & CEC
NEMA WC-70 / ICEA S-95-658
ASTM B800, B801, B836
Federal Specification AA-59544
VW-1/FT1 Flame Test
Sunlight resistant / Gas and Oil Resistant II
Miscellaneous Information All values are nominal and subject to correction. **Ampacities shown are for general use as specified by the National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, Section 310.15 and 240.4(D). Unless the equipment is marked for use at higher temperatures, the conductor ampacities shall be limited to the follwing per NEC 110.14(C): 60°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less marked for 14 through 1 AWG conductors. 75°C - When terminated to equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG. 90°C - THHN dry locations and THWN wet or dry locations for ampacity adjustment purposes using NEC section 310.15.
RoHS Compliance Yes

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsResidential, commercial, and industrial wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting circuits. Internal wiring of machine tools, industrial equipment, and various appliances, control panels and circuits for automation and HVAC systems.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.576 lb

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AWG, or American Wire Gauge, is the standard system used primarily in North America to measure the diameter of electrical conductors. This system is critical because a wire's size directly impacts its electrical resistance and how much current (ampacity) it can safely carry. A key principle is that the smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire's diameter; for instance, 12 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 14 AWG. Sizes beyond 0 AWG are referred to as "aught" (e.g., 1/0, 2/0). Selecting the correct AWG is essential for safe electrical installations, preventing overheating, and minimizing voltage drop.
Voltage drop is the natural reduction in electrical potential that occurs as current travels through a circuit, from the power source to a device. This happens because all wires inherently have resistance, which converts some electrical energy into heat, leading to a loss of voltage. While minor voltage drop is normal, excessive amounts can cause problems like dimming lights, slow or overheating motors, and erratic electronic behavior. It can also lead to higher energy consumption and, in severe cases, create safety hazards due to overheating wires. Key factors influencing voltage drop include the wire's length and thickness (gauge), the amount of current flowing through it, and the quality of electrical connections.
In electrical wiring, amps (amperes) measure the rate of electrical current flow. Think of it as the volume of electricity moving through the wire at any given time. Crucially, every electrical wire has an ampacity rating, which is the maximum current it can safely carry continuously without overheating. Exceeding a wire's ampacity can lead to insulation damage and fire hazards, highlighting why proper wire sizing based on expected amperage is vital for safe electrical systems.
A wire's ampacity, or its safe current-carrying capacity, changes with temperature primarily because of two factors. First, the electrical resistance of copper and aluminum wires increases as they get hotter, causing them to generate more heat when current flows. Second, every wire's insulation has a maximum temperature limit; exceeding this can cause degradation and safety hazards. Therefore, in hotter environments, a wire must carry less current to avoid exceeding its insulation's temperature rating. This ensures the wire remains safe and functional, preventing overheating and potential failures.
We aim to provide authentic, precise images of each wire; however, with various product variations, it can be challenging. In such instances, we focus on showcasing the fundamental design. Always refer to the product specifications rather than relying solely on images.
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