Copper Building Wire & Cable

Prysmian + Encore Wire: Powering New Energy Everywhere

The Prysmian and Encore Wire partnership continues to provide a wealth of opportunities for our employees, investors, and partners, enlarging our product portfolio and dramatically improving our service offerings to customers. Encore Wire is best in class in its competitive arena with expertise and focus on building wire and electrical distribution.

Copper Building Wire & Cables

Prysmian's Copper Building Wire line includes various types such as XHHW-2, THHN/THWN-2, TFFN, and Canadian constructions like RW90, RWU90, and T90. These products are available in multiple colors and feature our Easy Gilder® extra-low-friction jacket, which is designed to facilitate installation even in challenging conditions. Our high-quality copper building wire is manufactured in the U.S. and is built to provide long-term, reliable performance across a wide range of building applications.

RW90 Easy Gilder® cable is suitable for above-ground wiring at 600 volts or above, whereas our RWU90 cable offers a reliable solution for below-ground service entrance applications.

THHN/THWN-2 Easy Gilder® cable is a versatile solution for various general wiring applications, including service entrance, feeders, and branch circuits. This cable features specially designed insulation that reduces pull force by up to 50% compared to traditional THHN/THWN-2 wires that typically require pulling lubricants. The high-performance copper cable enables quick and easy installation, leading to reduced labor, waste, and material costs in conduit and wire installations. 

 

Our THHN/THWN-2 Easy Gilder cable is available with full-color, cross-linked polyethylene insulation. It is RoHS compliant and environmentally sustainable while providing excellent long-term performance. Additionally, these cables meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and are UL listed.

TFFN low-voltage wiring is a full-color, single-conductor copper cable designed for use as fixture wire, machine tool wiring, or appliance wiring. It features annealed (soft) copper wire that is insulated with tough, color-coded polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This cable is rated as gasoline- and oil-resistant II, and it also resists abrasion, acids, alkaline solutions, ozone, and water. 

 

Our TFFN cable is suitable for use in dry locations. For fixture wire applications, it should not exceed a temperature of 90°C. In machine tool wiring (MTW) applications, the cable can be used in dry locations at 90°C, in wet locations at temperatures of 60°C or lower, or in areas exposed to oil or coolants.

The T90 Easy Gilder® cable is a full-color, single-conductor copper cable that features durable, weather-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation. It is designed for both exposed and concealed wiring in dry or damp locations. This cable is rated for use at 90°C in dry or damp environments and 75°C in wet conditions. It can be installed at temperatures as low as -10°C and has successfully passed cold-bend and cold-impact tests at -25°C.

The XHHW-2 Easy Gilder® cable is designed for general-purpose wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction, making it ideal for power distribution in buildings. It is typically used with conventional conduit and wire systems, and is approved for use in raceways as service, feeder, or branch circuits. Additionally, it can be used for direct burial in accordance with NEC recommendations. 

 

The GenFree® II XHHW-2 cable features Low-Smoke Zero Halogen insulation, making it suitable for environments like auditoriums, arenas, and healthcare facilities where strict requirements for smoke and halogen-free materials are essential, and where optimal performance is critical.

As part of the Prysmian family, Encore Wire offers a complete line of copper building wire for all commercial, industrial, and residential wire needs. Driven by traditional values, Encore is committed to providing value and service that exceeds customer expectations. The company’s expansive, state-of-the-art warehouse facilities and agile operations are all geared toward engineering, manufacturing, and delivering products of the highest quality that meet the needs of the industry.

SAFETY SOLUTIONS

Low fire hazard and fire-resistant solutions

17 FREE® and GenFREE® LSZH Cables

 

Prysmian's 17 FREE® cable constructions offer verified environmentally friendly properties at competitive prices. By eliminating halogens, this innovative 17 FREE line contains no chlorine, fluorine, bromine, or iodine, resulting in a less toxic and more eco-friendly product. 

 

The GenFREE® II Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen low-voltage power cables, featuring 17 FREE technology, provide excellent flame resistance, low smoke emissions, and no halogens. Available in Type XHHW-2 single-conductor designs, these cables are ideal for use in enclosed environments or densely populated spaces where stricter requirements for smoke- and halogen-free materials are necessary.