SPEC 44102
3/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, green.
- 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 Article NEC 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 perminant building wiring. Meets FT-5 Flame Test. cUL listing on select items only.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE(R) ROYAL(R) XXX AWG (XX.XXmm2) 3/C TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE E172226 (UL) 2000V 90C DRY 90C WET SUN RES -- 156205 CSA TYPE W 2000V -40C FT1 FT5 P-07-KA100010-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 | ||
| 558151 | 8 | 3 | 71 | 0.145 | 60 | 176 | 0.968 | 527 | BK |
| 570256 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0.186 | 60 | 173 | 1.042 | 672 | BK |
| 571409 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 176 | 1.156 | 885 | BK |
| 559279 | 2 | 3 | 168 | 0.291 | 60 | 162 | 1.303 | 1154 | BK |
| TBA | 1 | 3 | 224 | 0.3 | 80 | 145 | 1.287 | 754 | BK |
| 456250 | 1/0 | 3 | 259 | 0.379 | 80 | 193 | 1.606 | 1802 | BK |
| 559280 | 2/0 | 3 | 324 | 0.4 | 80 | 202 | 1.701 | 2149 | BK |
| 646468 | 3/0 | 3 | 418 | 0.48 | 80 | 216 | 1.837 | 2658 | BK |
| 570252 | 4/0 | 3 | 532 | 0.53 | 80 | 217 | 1.977 | 3067 | BK |
| TBA | 250 | 3 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 155 | 2.03 | 2564 | BK |
| 571292 | 350 | 3 | 893 | 0.67 | 95 | 355 | 2.615 | 5615 | BK |
| 571442 | 500 | 3 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 312 | 2.935 | 7179 | BK |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.
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 | 396 | 3.9 | 48 | 57 | 65 |
| 6 | 0.419 | 0.52 | 0.051 | 629 | 5.2 | 63 | 77 | 87 |
| 4 | 0.263 | 0.326 | 0.048 | 1001 | 5.8 | 84 | 101 | 114 |
| 2 | 0.166 | 0.206 | 0.045 | 1592 | 6.5 | 112 | 133 | 152 |
| 1 | 0.132 | 0.164 | 0.046 | 2008 | 6.4 | 131 | 156 | 177 |
| 1/0 | 0.105 | 0.13 | 0.044 | 2534 | 8 | 151 | 181 | 205 |
| 2/0 | 0.084 | 0.104 | 0.043 | 3194 | 8.5 | 174 | 208 | 237 |
| 3/0 | 0.066 | 0.082 | 0.042 | 4027 | 9.2 | 201 | 241 | 274 |
| 4/0 | 0.053 | 0.066 | 0.041 | 5078 | 9.9 | 232 | 277 | 316 |
| 250 | 0.045 | 0.056 | 0.041 | 6000 | 12.2 | 259 | 310 | 352 |
| 350 | 0.032 | 0.041 | 0.04 | 8400 | 15.7 | 318 | 381 | 433 |
| 500 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 12000 | 17.6 | 392 | 470 | 536 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.001
Updated On: May 6, 2025, 6:47 p.m. UTC
