SPEC 60448

LITE-WHIP Pre-Assembled Steel Flex Fixture Whips

Interlocked Steel Armor with Factory Installed Conductors.
Factory Installed Lock-nut or Snap-in Fittings. 600 Volts.
Sizes 18 and 16 AWG Copper TFN or TFFN Conductors.
Sizes 14 and 12 AWG Copper THHN/THWN Conductors.
Green Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Ground: Green insulated copper ground
  4. Binder: Binder tape bearing the print legend is wrapped around the cable assembly
  5. Connector:Locknut or Snap-in connector
  6. Armor:Steel Interlocked Armor

Applications and Features:

Southwire ULTRA_WHIP Modular Cable Assemblies are suitable for use as follows:
  • Listed under the Wiring Assemblies (QQYZ) category.
  • Complies with NEC Article 356
  • Complies with UL Standard 1660
  • Complies with CSA Standard C22.2 No. 227.2
  • Fittings comply with UL Standard 514B, CSA Standard C22.2 No. 18 and NEMA FB-1


  • Southwire ULTRA_WHIP Modular Cable Assemblies Application and Features:
  • Complete assembly delivered from the factory ready to install. Includes 12" wire leads at each end and LFNC-B Fittings for easy and hassle-free hook-ups
  • Resistant to rust, cracks and separation.
  • Non-metallic raceway is non-conducting.
  • Commonly used for connecting air conditioners, pumps, motors, compressors, swimming pool equipment and similar equipment.
  • Specifications:

  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
  • UL 1660 Liquid-Tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit
  • CSA C22.2 No. 227.2.1 Liquid-Tight Flexible Non-Metallic Conduit
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.
  • NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 356 - Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE ULTRATITE{R} LIQUID-TIGHT FLEXIBLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT TYPE B XX" (XX) {UL}-{CSA} 80{D}C DRY 60{D}C WET 60{D}C OIL RES OUTDOOR DIR / BUR IN US SR
    Lock-nut FIttings with Solid THHN/THWN or TFN Conductors
    Part NumberSize AWGCond. NumSolid/StrandedCarton Package Quantity / WeightBarrel Package Quantity / Weight
    LWL183183Solid30 Units / 23 lbs100 Units / 80 lbs
    LWL184184Solid30 Units / 24 lbs100 Units / 84 lbs
    LWL143143Solid30 Units / 25 lbs100 Units / 85 lbs
    LWL144144Solid30 Units / 26 lbs100 Units / 90 lbs
    LWL123123Solid30 Units / 30 lbs100 Units / 95 lbs
    Snap-in Fittings with Solid THHN/THWN or TFN Conductors
    Part NumberSize AWGCond. NumSolid/StrandedCarton Package Quantity / WeightBarrel Package Quantity / Weight
    LWS183183Solid30 Units / 23 lbs100 Units / 80 lbs
    LWS184184Solid30 Units / 24 lbs100 Units / 84 lbs
    LWS143143Solid30 Units / 25 lbs100 Units / 85 lbs
    LWS144144Solid30 Units / 26 lbs100 Units / 90 lbs
    LWS123123Solid30 Units / 30 lbs100 Units / 95 lbs
    Snap-in FIttings with Stranded THHN/THWN or TFFN Conductors
    Part NumberSize AWGCond. NumSolid/StrandedCarton Package Quantity / WeightBarrel Package Quantity / Weight
    LWS183S183Stranded30 Units / 23 lbs100 Units / 80 lbs
    LWS184S184Stranded30 Units / 24 lbs100 Units / 84 lbs
    LWS143S143Stranded30 Units / 25 lbs100 Units / 85 lbs
    LWS144S144Stranded30 Units / 26 lbs100 Units / 90 lbs
    LWS123S123Stranded30 Units / 30 lbs100 Units / 95 lbs

    Revision: 1.000.058

    Updated On: Aug. 15, 2024, 2:22 p.m. UTC