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While both are rubber-jacketed cords, Type W is engineered for heavy 2000V industrial power, whereas SOOW is limited to 600V. Type W features thicker EPR insulation, a heavier pressure-extruded CPE jacket for severe dragging abuse, and offers larger conductor sizes (up to 500 MCM). SOOW is designed for lighter 600V tools and appliances (typically ending at 2 AWG).
Yes. Single-conductor Type W cable is frequently dual-rated as Type RHH/RHW-2 under UL 44. This dual-rating permits it to operate as a 2000V portable trailing cable AND as a 600V permanent building wire legally installed in cable trays, conduits, and raceways per NEC guidelines. (Note: Multi-conductor Type W is strictly for portable/temporary power).
Ampacity depends on conductor size and count. For example, a single-conductor 8 AWG Type W cable is rated for 80 Amps in free air, while a 2/0 single-conductor is rated for 225 Amps (based on 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient per NEC Table 400.5(A)(2)). Always check specific gauge tables and apply NEC derating factors for bundled or high-ambient runs.
Type W is exceptionally flexible. It utilizes high-strand count rope-lay stranded bare or tinned copper (Class K or Class M stranding). This extra-fine stranding allows tight bending radii and continuous reeling without work-hardening, kinking, or snapping the internal copper wires.
Yes! Wire America supplies single-conductor and multi-conductor Type W cable custom cut-to-length by the foot with zero cut fees. You can buy the exact footage your jobsite requires without paying for leftover reel waste. Master spools are also available for major industrial builds.
Yes. Type W features a heavy-duty Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket engineered for continuous outdoor exposure. It is 100% sunlight/UV resistant, moisture-proof, oil-resistant, and cold-bend rated down to -40°C. However, for permanent direct burial in earth, ensure single-conductor versions carry the appropriate RHW-2 or USE-2 rating.
No. Standard multi-conductor Type W includes phase conductors (and grounding conductors in 3C, 4C, or 5C configurations), but it does not contain a dedicated ground-check wire. If your mobile machinery or mining equipment requires continuous ground-relay loop monitoring, you should specify Type G-GC cable.
Type W cables supplied by Wire America comply with UL 1650 (Portable Power Cable), NEC Article 400, MSHA flame-resistance standards (P-7K), CSA C22.2 No. 96, and RoHS environmental directives. Single-conductor options also meet UL 44 (RHH/RHW-2).
Type W cable is rated for continuous operation from -40°C to +90°C (wet or dry). Its EPR thermoset insulation withstands extreme thermal overloads without melting or cracking, even under scorching summer sun or sub-zero jobsite conditions.
Type W is available in single-conductor (8 AWG to 500 MCM) and multi-conductor assemblies (2C, 3C, 4C, and 5C) for single-phase and three-phase power distribution. Multi-conductor versions utilize standard industry color-coding (Black, White, Red, Green, Blue) for rapid field termination.
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Looking for a Reliable Source for Industrial Type W Cable Cut by the Foot? Wire America is a leading supplier of 2000V Type W Portable Power Cable. We supply single conductor and multi-conductor Type W by the foot or in bulk master reels with fast shipping directly to your jobsite.
Type W is an industrial-grade, heavy-duty portable power cable engineered for high-amperage current distribution in demanding operational environments. Rated for up to 2000V, Type W is built to withstand continuous physical abuse, dragging, sub-zero cold, and aggressive chemical exposure across mining sites, commercial construction projects, and temporary power grids.
Manufactured with high-strand flexible copper conductors and an extra-heavy-duty thermoset Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) or Neoprene jacket, Type W provides maximum resistance to impact, abrasion, flame, and continuous water immersion.
Available in both Single-Conductor (1C) configurations (popular for generator leads and battery banks) and Multi-Conductor (2C through 5C) configurations for 3-phase industrial power distribution. (Note: Unlike Type G-GC cables, Type W does not include a dedicated ground-check monitoring wire, making it the preferred choice for systems where continuous ground-relay monitoring is not required).
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