SPEC 44101
2/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 or B173
- Separator Tape:Non-conducting tape applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
- Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). Color coded black, white
- Fillers:Jute 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-1 and FT-5 Flame Tests. cUL listing on select items only.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE(R) XX AWG (XXXmm2) 2/C TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE E172226 (UL) 2000V 90C DRY 90C WET SUN RES OIL RES - P-136-35-MSHA
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Jacket Color |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
559272 | 8 | 2 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 115 | 0.801 | 330 | BK |
TBA | 6 | 2 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 110 | 0.852 | 403 | BK |
570254 | 4 | 2 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 110 | 1.020 | 611 | BK |
TBA | 2 | 2 | 168 | 0.290 | 60 | 145 | 1.130 | 744 | BK |
TBA | 1 | 2 | 224 | 0.300 | 80 | 155 | 1.250 | 925 | BK |
571598 | 1/0 | 2 | 259 | 0.385 | 80 | 155 | 1.511 | 1203 | BK |
559276 | 2/0 | 2 | 324 | 0.420 | 80 | 170 | 1.548 | 1804 | BK |
TBA | 3/0 | 2 | 418 | 0.480 | 80 | 155 | 1.610 | 1764 | BK |
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
Cond. Size | 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 | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp |
8 | 0.679 | 0.818 | 0.052 | 3.2 | 55 | 65 | 74 |
6 | 0.435 | 0.524 | 0.051 | 3.4 | 72 | 88 | 99 |
4 | 0.274 | 0.330 | 0.048 | 5.1 | 96 | 115 | 130 |
2 | 0.172 | 0.207 | 0.045 | 5.6 | 128 | 152 | 174 |
1 | 0.137 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 6.2 | 150 | 178 | 202 |
1/0 | 0.109 | 0.131 | 0.044 | 7.0 | 173 | 207 | 234 |
2/0 | 0.087 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 7.7 | 199 | 238 | 271 |
3/0 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 0.042 | 8.0 | 230 | 275 | 313 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.003
Updated On: July 3, 2024, 10:13 p.m. UTC