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Wiring Solutions > Bulk Multi-Conductor... > Flexible Portable Cord (SJOOW, SOOW, SJEOOW, SEOOW, Type W)

Flexible Portable Cord (SJOOW, SOOW, SJEOOW, SEOOW, Type W)

Flexible portable cord (also called service cord) is cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections requiring flexibility. Typical indoor and outdoor applications include wiring for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy-duty tools, motors, and temporary electrical power and lighting for construction sites.

Insulation Type - SJOOW

Insulation Type - SOOW

Insulation Type - SJEOOW

Insulation Type - SEOOW

Insulation Type - W

Flexible Portable Cord (Service Cord)

Portable Power Cables | SO Cord |
SEO Cord | Type W Cord

Portable cord (also called service cord) is a cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections requiring flexibility. These multi-conductor power cables can be used both indoors and outdoors. Typical applications include wiring for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy duty tools, motors, and temporary electrical power and lighting for construction sites.

Five types of industrial multi-conductor flexible cords are available from AutomationDirect:

Type SJOOW - 300 VAC, 18 to 10 AWG
Type SOOW - 600 VAC, 18 to 10 AWG
Type SJEOOW - 300 VAC, 18 to 10 AWG
Type SEOOW - 600 VAC, 18 to 10 AWG
Type W Cable - 2000 VAC, 8 AWG

What are the main differences between SOOW, SJOOW, SEOOW and SJEOOW?

SOOW and SJOOW have a thermoset rubber jacket
- Best abrasion resistance
- Rubber, unlike plastic, is resistant to melting on momentary contact with a hot surface
- Lowest cost
SEOOW and SJEOOW have a thermoplastic elastomer jacket
- Wider continuous temperature range
- Better flexibility at very low temperatures
The J stands for Junior and carries a 300V voltage rating; the "non-J" cord rating is 600V.

Commonly used UL and CSA designations for flexible cable power cord include:

S = Severe Service (600 volt cords)
SJ = Junior Severe Service (300 volt cords)
E = Elastomer
OO = Oil-Resistant Outer Jacket and Oil-Resistant Interior Insulation
W = Weather and Water resistant (not the same W designation as the UL Type W Portable Cord also available)

Multiconductor Cable Power Cord/ SO Cord/ SJ Cord/ SOW Cable

Flexible Power Cable / Hard Service Cord

5-Conductor Flexible Portable Cord
(SOOW & SEOOW - 16, 14, 12, 10 gauge)

SO Cord

Type SJOOW Flexible Cord

thermoset rubber jacket, 300 VAC

Abrasion resistance, resistant to melting on momentary contact, low cost

18 to 10 AWG multi-conductor cable
2, 3 and 4-wire power cable configurations
Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length

Type SJOOW flexible portable cord starts at $0.30 (20 ft. length)

SJOOW Flexible Portable Cord Overview

Type SOOW Flexible Cord

thermoset rubber jacket, 600 VAC

Also meets requirements for 600V "Extra-Hard" use

18 to 10 AWG multi-conductor cable
2, 3, 4 and 5-wire power cable configurations
Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length

Type SOOW flexible portable cord starts at $0.32 (20 ft. length)

SOOW Flexible Portable Cord Overview

SEO Cord

Type SJEOOW Flexible Cord

thermoplastic elastomer jacket, 300 VAC

Wider temperature range, better flexibility at low temperatures

18 to 10 AWG multi-conductor cable
2, 3 and 4-wire power cable configurations
Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length

Type SJEOOW flexible portable cord starts at $0.31 (20 ft. length)

SJEOOW Flexible Portable Cord Overview

Type SEOOW Flexible Cord

thermoplastic elastomer jacket, 600 VAC

Type SEOOW cord is ideal for the same flex applications as Type SJEOOW, but requiring higher voltages.

18 to 10 AWG multi-conductor cable
2, 3, 4 and 5 wire power cable configurations
Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length

Type SEOOW flexible portable cord starts at $0.34 (20 ft. length)

SEOOW Flexible Portable Cord Overview

Type W Cord

Type W 2000 VAC Flexible Power Cable

Typical applications for Type W cords include industrial and light- to medium-duty mining cable applications; heavy-duty service as power supply cable; AC systems (grounded and ungrounded); mobile and portable electrical equipment; motor and battery leads.