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UL 854 USE-2 UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658600 V−40…+90 °C

UL 854 Type USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 600 V Cross-Linked Polyethylene WireUL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 · 600 V · -40 °C to +90 °C industrial USE-2 construction

UL 854 Type USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 600 V Cross-Linked Polyethylene Underground Service Wire (USE-2) engineered to UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 for 600 V service across -40 °C to +90 °C, featuring stranded copper conductor and xlpe insulation with minimum

Approved

Outdoor & humid

Ozone, UV & moisture

Water-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: USE-2 4G2.5
Outer Ø ≈: 10.8 mm
Total weight ≈: 186 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed): 86 mm
Configuration: 4 × 2.5 mm²

All sizes (12)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 600 V
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 6 × OD
Conductor: copper conductor
Outer layer: XLPE insulation
Standard: UL 854

Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is USE-2 right for your machine?

Fixed installation

Suitable

Engineered and verified for fixed service in accordance with UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Suitable for switchgear, control panels and equipment terminations within 6 × OD bend radius.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

With conditions

Use mechanical conduit or armoured protection where exposed to rock fall or crushing loads.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Not designed for high-speed monospiral crane reeling; select a dedicated reeling cable.

NSHTOU Reeling Cable

Typical machinesBuilding & Fire SafetyCommercial & Residential Building DistributionData Centers & Public InfrastructureFire-Safe Evacuation & Riser ShaftsIndustrial Plant Balance-of-Plant WiringHigh-Voltage Grid & Substation Interconnects

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: USE-2 (UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658) with stranded copper conductor, xlpe insulation and xlpe insulation (2-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Stranded copper conductor	High-conductivity copper conductor per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658
2	XLPE insulation	Extruded XLPE insulation dielectric (continuous layer)UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658

USE-2 — Standard Execution

Built to UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 with stranded copper conductor and xlpe insulation

USE-2 — Custom Cross-Sections

Full range of metric mm² and AWG/kcmil conductor sizes per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658

USE-2 — Export Drum Supply

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric & conductor resistance test certificate

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / duty: 600 V (UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658)
Conductor construction: Stranded copper conductor — High-conductivity copper conductor per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658
Primary insulation / dielectric: XLPE insulation — Extruded XLPE insulation dielectric (continuous layer)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658
Short-circuit / peak thermal limit: +160 °C to +250 °C (5 s adiabatic limit depending on dielectric class)
Minimum installation temperature: −5 °C (thermoplastic) / −25 °C (cross-linked or elastomer) / −40 °C (metallic)

Mechanical

Outer protection / covering: XLPE insulation — Extruded XLPE insulation dielectric (continuous layer)
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD (installed / static routing)
Layer count & geometry: 2 concentric/structural layers verified by cross-section inspection

Resistance

Environmental & chemical durability: Engineered for industrial service in accordance with UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing product standard: UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: USE-2
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 7614.10

Sizes

12 standard USE-2 cable sizes

Manufactured to UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 across standard single-core and multi-core cross-sections.

Dimensions, construction & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Weight ≈ kg/km	Min. bend R fixed mm
USE-2 Standard Production Schedule (600 V · −40…+90 °C)
USE-2 3G1.5	3 × 1.5 mm²	8.4	105	68
USE-2 4G1.5	4 × 1.5 mm²	9.2	128	74
USE-2 5G1.5	5 × 1.5 mm²	10.1	156	81
USE-2 3G2.5	3 × 2.5 mm²	9.8	148	78
USE-2 4G2.5	4 × 2.5 mm²	10.8	186	86
USE-2 5G2.5	5 × 2.5 mm²	11.9	228	95
USE-2 4G4	4 × 4.0 mm²	12.6	268	101
USE-2 4G6	4 × 6.0 mm²	14.2	365	114
USE-2 4G10	4 × 10 mm²	17.5	580	140
USE-2 4G16	4 × 16 mm²	20.4	845	163
USE-2 4G25	4 × 25 mm²	24.8	1,290	198
USE-2 4G35	4 × 35 mm²	27.9	1,710	223

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Single-core and multi-core sizes from 0.5 mm² up to 630 mm² (or AWG/kcmil) available per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658.

Conductor resistance & current-carrying capacity
Cross-section	Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km	Current in air A (30 °C) ≈	Voltage drop mV/A·m
1.5 mm² (AWG 16)	13.30	18	29.0
2.5 mm² (AWG 14)	7.98	26	17.5
4.0 mm² (AWG 12)	4.95	34	10.9
6.0 mm² (AWG 10)	3.30	44	7.3
10 mm² (AWG 8)	1.91	61	4.2
16 mm² (AWG 6)	1.21	82	2.7
25 mm² (AWG 4)	0.78	108	1.7
35 mm² (AWG 2)	0.55	135	1.2

Current ratings are for 3 loaded conductors at 30 °C ambient in free air/tray per IEC 60364-5-52 / NEC.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor DC resistance & dimensional verification (UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658)	DC resistance at 20 °C and geometry within UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 class limits	Every manufactured drum / spool
Routine dielectric / spark / structural integrity test (UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658)	Zero breakdown or structural defect over full production length	Every manufactured drum / spool
Sample tests
Thermal aging, mechanical & material qualification (UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658)	Full compliance with UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 across −40…+90 °C	Type qualification & periodic sample audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

UL 854 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Routine Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX USE-2 <size> UL 854 600 V CE

Delivery form: Non-returnable fumigated wooden drums or precision DIN spools
Standard lengths: 500 m · 1000 m · 2000 m drums (custom cut lengths on request)
MOQ: 500 m (stock sizes) · 1000 m (custom production)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFUL 854 Type USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 600 V Cross-Linked Polyethylene – technical datasheet12 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXUSE-2 spec data (Excel)All 12 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-21
Updated: 2026-10-21

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define USE-2 (UL 854 Type USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 600 V Cross-Linked Polyethylene Underground Service Wire)?

USE-2 (UL 854 Type USE-2 / RHH / RHW-2 600 V Cross-Linked Polyethylene Underground Service Wire) is manufactured in accordance with UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658 for 600 V service over -40 °C to +90 °C. Its 2-layer construction comprises stranded copper conductor, xlpe insulation.

What is the minimum bending radius and installation temperature for USE-2?

The minimum installed bending radius for USE-2 is 6 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 °C to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric stability without conductor or insulation strain.

How are the concentric layers of USE-2 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Stranded copper conductor (High-conductivity copper conductor per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658); (02) XLPE insulation (Extruded XLPE insulation dielectric (continuous layer)).

What factory test certificates are supplied with USE-2?

Every production drum or spool of USE-2 undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, dimensional and dielectric/integrity testing per UL 854 / UL 44 / ICEA S-95-658, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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