SPEC 44104
5/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W Industrial Grade Cable 90°C. MSHA Approved
Flexible Copper conductors, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) insulation, Single Layer Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket

Construction:
- Conductor:Bare, soft drawn, annealed, flexible, rope-lay stranded copper per ASTM B3/B172
- Separator Tape:Non-conducting tape applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
- Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). Color coded black, white, red, green, orange
- Fillers:Paper fillers applied as needed to round the cable core
- Reinforcement Binder:Reinforcing binder with twine applied over the core
- Jacket:Black, flame resistant, thermosetting Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
Applications and Features:
Southwire Type W cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water – ideal for submersible pumps. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Not for use as permanent building wiring. Meets FT-5 Flame Test. cUL listing on select items only.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
# AWG 5/C TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE 90°C WET OR DRY 2000V OIL AND SUN RES (UL) P-136-35-MSHA AIWTM c(UL) FT1/FT5 (-40°C)
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | inch | inch | lb/1000ft | |
571259 | 8 | 5 | 71 | 0.148 | 60 | 0.3 | 1.09 | 660 |
570257 | 6 | 5 | 65 | 0.184 | 60 | 0.33 | 1.22 | 890 |
570255 | 4 | 5 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 0.39 | 1.38 | 1280 |
571483 | 2 | 5 | 168 | 0.315 | 60 | 0.47 | 1.63 | 1830 |
TBA | 1 | 5 | 224 | 0.362 | 80 | 0.55 | 1.94 | 2540 |
570097 | 1/0 | 5 | 259 | 0.385 | 80 | 0.58 | 2 | 2870 |
571470 | 2/0 | 5 | 324 | 0.42 | 80 | 0.61 | 2.09 | 3410 |
571472 | 3/0 | 5 | 418 | 0.47 | 80 | 0.66 | 2.23 | 4120 |
570253 | 4/0 | 5 | 532 | 0.535 | 80 | 0.73 | 2.43 | 5040 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Inductive Reactance | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity In Air 60°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75°C† | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C† |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | MΩ/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
571259 | 8 | 5 | 0.666 | 0.848 | 0.041 | 7 | 48 | 57 | 65 |
570257 | 6 | 5 | 0.415 | 0.529 | 0.038 | 7 | 63 | 77 | 87 |
570255 | 4 | 5 | 0.263 | 0.335 | 0.036 | 8 | 84 | 101 | 114 |
571483 | 2 | 5 | 0.172 | 0.215 | 0.034 | 10 | 112 | 133 | 152 |
TBA | 1 | 5 | 0.131 | 0.166 | 0.034 | 12 | 131 | 156 | 177 |
570097 | 1/0 | 5 | 0.109 | 0.139 | 0.034 | 12 | 151 | 181 | 205 |
571470 | 2/0 | 5 | 0.0834 | 0.106 | 0.033 | 13 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
571472 | 3/0 | 5 | 0.0662 | 0.084 | 0.032 | 13 | 201 | 241 | 274 |
570253 | 4/0 | 5 | 0.0525 | 0.066 | 0.032 | 15 | 232 | 277 | 316 |
* Inductive reactance based three current-carrying conductors.
† Ampacity based on NEC 400.5(A)(2) and is for a single isolated cable in air operated at an ambient temperature of 30°C connected to utilization equipment so that only three conductors are current-carrying. If 4 or 5 conductors are current-carrying, derate by 0.80 per NEC Table 400.5(A)(3).
† Ampacity based on NEC 400.5(A)(2) and is for a single isolated cable in air operated at an ambient temperature of 30°C connected to utilization equipment so that only three conductors are current-carrying. If 4 or 5 conductors are current-carrying, derate by 0.80 per NEC Table 400.5(A)(3).
Revision: 3.0.00M