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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | No. | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| 559272 | 8 | 2 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 120 | 0.812 | 427 | BK |
| TBA | 6 | 2 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 110 | 0.835 | 202 | BK |
| 570254 | 4 | 2 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 145 | 1.038 | 768 | BK |
| 672747 | 2 | 2 | 168 | 0.291 | 60 | 158 | 1.225 | 1075 | BK |
| TBA | 1 | 2 | 224 | 0.3 | 80 | 155 | 1.233 | 502 | BK |
| 571598 | 1/0 | 2 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 172 | 1.475 | 1559 | BK |
| 559276 | 2/0 | 2 | 324 | 0.4 | 80 | 184 | 1.57 | 1863 | BK |
| TBA | 3/0 | 2 | 418 | 0.48 | 80 | 155 | 1.593 | 1158 | 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 | Max Pull Tension | Min Bending Radius | Allowable Ampacity In Air 60°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | lb | inch | Amp | Amp | Amp |
| 8 | 0.654 | 0.812 | 0.052 | 264 | 3.2 | 55 | 65 | 74 |
| 6 | 0.419 | 0.52 | 0.051 | 419 | 3.3 | 72 | 88 | 99 |
| 4 | 0.263 | 0.326 | 0.048 | 667 | 5.2 | 96 | 115 | 130 |
| 2 | 0.166 | 0.206 | 0.045 | 1061 | 6.1 | 128 | 152 | 174 |
| 1 | 0.132 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 1339 | 6.2 | 150 | 178 | 202 |
| 1/0 | 0.105 | 0.13 | 0.044 | 1689 | 7.4 | 173 | 207 | 234 |
| 2/0 | 0.084 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 2129 | 7.8 | 199 | 238 | 271 |
| 3/0 | 0.066 | 0.082 | 0.042 | 2684 | 8 | 230 | 275 | 313 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.004
Updated On: May 6, 2025, 6:44 p.m. UTC
