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Insulation Type - W

Type W style portable service cord applications include industrial and light- to medium-duty mining cable; heavy-duty service as power supply cable; AC systems (grounded and ungrounded); mobile and portable electrical equipment; motor and battery leads. This chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) jacketed 8AWG cord with 4 conductors is rated for up to 2000VAC.

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Type W Portable Power Cord & Cable Types

Type W Flexible Power Cable - 2000 VAC, 8 AWG

These portable multiconductor power cables can be used in a variety of industrial environments both indoors and outdoors. Typical applications for these flexible power cables include wiring for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy duty tools, motors, mining cable and temporary electrical power and lighting for construction sites.

These portable cords are also referred to as: Type W cable, mining cable, cable power cord, flexible power cable, hard service cord, hard usage cord, multiconductor cable or 4-wire power cable.

Features

CPE cord (chlorinated polyethelene), 90°C (194°F), 2000 VAC maximum
8 AWG multiconductor cable
4-wire power cable configuration
Cut to length in 1 foot increments with a 20 foot minimum length
Stands up to severe environmental conditions
Excellent flexibility and impact resistance
Resistant to exposure to oil, acid, alkalies, heat, moisture and most chemicals
Power cable core is bound for superior flexibility and toughness
Conductors: Extra flexible, fully annealed, stranded, bare copper
Insulation: Premium-grade, color-coded, 90°C (194°F) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
Jacket: Black Rubber CPE (chlorinated polyethylene), 90°C (194°F)
Temperature range: -40°C to 90°C (-40°F to 194°F)

Approvals

UL Type W, File No. E308664
CSA File No. 236844. Meets FT-5 flame test
Meets Mine Safety and Health Admin (MSHA) flame resistance for mining applications
RoHS compliant
Made in USA

Type W cable prices start at $3.92 / ft. (20 ft. min.)

Type W Cable - Flexible Portable Power Cord Overview