Coils and Cutoffs
Partial coils and job cutoffs from commercial pulls: the everyday XHHW lot.
XHHW WIRE • COMMERCIAL BUILDING WIRE • NO MINIMUMS
WE BUYXHHW WIRE
XHHW is the heavy-duty building wire of commercial and industrial work: high-heat rated, cross-linked insulation, thicker than ordinary THHN. Panel shops, commercial electricians, and plant maintenance pull it by the coil. If you have XHHW cutoffs or surplus, that copper has a buyer.
XHHWCommercial WireCoils & CutoffsNo Minimums
WHAT IT IS, PLAINLY SAID
XHHW, explained without the alphabet soup.
XHHW stands for cross-linked polyethylene, high-heat-resistant, water-resistant wire. In plain terms: it is building wire with tougher, thicker insulation than the THHN most people know, rated for hotter and wetter locations. Electricians pull it through conduit in commercial buildings, panel shops wire industrial panels with it, and plants run it to feeders and motors. It is single-conductor copper, usually in black, red, blue, white, or green, and it strips into excellent copper.
Thicker Than THHN
Cross-linked insulation rated for high heat: premium building wire with solid copper inside.
All Colors, All Sizes
Black, red, blue, white, green, from small branch sizes to heavy feeder gauges.
WHO GENERATES IT
Commercial and industrial electrical trades
- Commercial electricians: conduit pulls in offices, retail, and warehouses
- Industrial electricians: plant feeders, motor circuits, and panel wiring
- Panel shops: industrial control panels wired with XHHW by the spool
- Plant maintenance departments: shutdowns and upgrades retire wire by the coil
- Electrical contractors: commercial build-outs leave cutoffs on every job
- Demolition contractors: commercial demo pulls wire by the bundle
NO MINIMUMSEvery coil counts
A partial coil or a job’s worth of cutoffs: all welcome.
PREMIUMHigh-heat grade
Cross-linked insulation over solid copper: quality insulated wire.
BIG LOTSFreight handled
On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
WHAT TO SEND
What to send for an XHHW quote
XHHW quotes are fast with a photo and a quantity.
- PHOTOS — The coils or bundles, plus a close look at the jacket markings.
- QUANTITY — Coil counts or estimated pounds. Rough guesses are fine.
- SIZES — Wire sizes if marked on the jacket: if not, the photo tells the story.
- LOCATION — City and state, so bigger lots can be routed for freight.
Prefer email? [email protected]
FROM COIL TO PAYMENT
How an XHHW deal works.
Send Photos & Quantity
Photos of the wire, how much you have, and your location. One coil or a job’s worth: every lot starts the same way.
Get a Fast Quote
A real number based on copper content and current market levels. Compare it with confidence.
Ship or Schedule
Small lots ship with simple instructions. On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
Weigh, Settle & Get Paid
Your wire is weighed in the open and priced by grade. Then quick payment by check, wire, or cash.
WHY IRONCREST
Why electricians sell their XHHW to Ironcrest
- No minimums: a partial coil gets the same straight answer as a full job’s cutoffs
- We know this wire: XHHW graded for what it is, not lumped with low grade
- Fast quotes from photos: know what the coils are worth before you load them
- Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled: check, wire, or cash
- One direct contact: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174, not a department
- Your material never leaves the United States
ONE DIRECT CONTACT
Talk to Sonny, not a department
Every quote and payment runs through one person who answers the phone: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174. No portals, no ticket queues, no waiting on a committee.
- FAST QUOTES — Call or send photos for a fast quote on your material.
- QUICK PAYMENT — Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled.
- NO MINIMUMS — One bucket or a truckload: every seller gets the same straight answer.
- US ONLY — Your material never leaves the United States.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Asked by people holding this material.
What is the difference between XHHW and THHN?
Insulation. XHHW uses cross-linked insulation that handles higher heat and moisture than THHN’s thinner jacket. Both are solid copper building wire, and both sell well: XHHW’s thicker jacket just means it strips a little differently.
Do the jacket markings matter?
They help. Markings like XHHW-2 and the wire size confirm exactly what the coil is. If the markings are worn off, a photo of the wire still gets you an accurate quote.
I only have a partial coil. Is it worth calling?
Yes. There are no minimums and every coil counts. Partial coils are the most common XHHW lot there is.
Can I mix XHHW with THHN and other building wire?
Yes. Mixed building-wire lots are normal: each type is graded separately and the breakdown shows every line.
Should I strip the insulation off?
You do not need to. Insulated wire sells as insulated wire, and the quote reflects the copper recovery. Stripping is your call: it is labor against a grade difference we can talk through.
We rewire panels every week. Can this be recurring?
Yes. Panel shops and contractors with steady wire output can set up a collection rhythm: accumulate, call, and the wire moves on your schedule.
NO MINIMUMS
That XHHW has a buyer.
Send photos of the wire, a quantity, and your location. You will get a fast quote and a clear breakdown before you commit to anything.
Call 312-880-8174 or email [email protected].