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

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Bare, soft drawn, annealed, flexible, rope-lay stranded copper per ASTM B3/B172 or B173
  2. Separator Tape:Non-conducting tape applied between the conductor and insulation to facilitate stripping
  3. Insulation:Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). Color coded black, white
  4. Fillers:Jute fillers applied as needed to round the cable core
  5. Reinforcement Binder:Reinforcing binder with twine applied over the core
  6. 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:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 1650 Standard for Portable Power Cable
  • MSHA Approved
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • 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 NumberCond. SizeCond. NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over ConductorInsul. ThicknessJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightJacket Color
    AWG/KcmilNo.No.inchmilmilinchlb/1000ft
    55927282710.145601150.801330BK
    TBA62650.186601100.852403BK
    570254421120.235601101.020611BK
    TBA221680.290601451.130744BK
    TBA122240.300801551.250925BK
    5715981/022590.385801551.5111203BK
    5592762/023240.420801701.5481804BK
    TBA3/024180.480801551.6101764BK
    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. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CInductive ReactanceMin Bending RadiusAllowable Ampacity In Air 60°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 75°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 90°C
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftinchAmpAmpAmp
    80.6790.8180.0523.2556574
    60.4350.5240.0513.4728899
    40.2740.3300.0485.196115130
    20.1720.2070.0455.6128152174
    10.1370.1640.0466.2150178202
    1/00.1090.1310.0447.0173207234
    2/00.0870.1040.0437.7199238271
    3/00.0690.0830.0428.0230275313
    * 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