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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


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 *... New!* 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 and 4-wire power cable configurations Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length *... New!* 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 *... New!* 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 and 4 wire power cable configurations Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length *... New!* 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. 8 AWG multi-conductor cable 4 wire power cable configuration Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length *... New!* Type W flexible portable cord starts at *$3.92* (10 ft. length) Type W Flexible Portable Cord Overview

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