Power Cable & Portable Cord

SOOW Cord (600V Portable Power Cable)

18 AWG – 2 AWG · 9 sizes 600V 90C STRANDED EPDM

SOOW flexible cord combines stranded copper conductors with rubber insulation and an outer jacket for extra-hard-usage power applications. The 600V cord designation supports industrial tools, portable machinery, motor leads and stage equipment. The OO designation identifies oil-resistant insulation and jacket, while the W designation identifies suitability for the weather or water exposure covered by its listing. Different conductor counts and sizes help match the cord to the electrical load and connection hardware. Temperature limits, minimum bend radius and any additional environmental approvals follow the selected manufacturer construction.

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SOOW Cord Specifications by Size

SOOW is stocked from 18 AWG through 2 AWG in 2 to 50 conductors, cut to length. Ampacity is per NEC Table 400.5(A)(1) at 30°C; see the SOOW cord ampacity chart for the adjustment factors when more than three conductors carry current.

Heavy-Gauge SOOW (8 AWG – 2 AWG): Construction Data

Part Number Size Stranding (count × dia.) Insulation (mil) Jacket (mil) Overall Dia. (in) Weight (lbs/1000 ft) Ampacity (A)*
10D-0802 8/2 67 × 0.0156 in 50 60 0.64 258 40
10D-0803 8/3 67 × 0.0156 in 50 60 0.68 326 40
10D-0804 8/4 67 × 0.0156 in 50 60 0.74 410 35
10D-0805 8/5 67 × 0.0156 in 50 60 0.81 499 28
10D-0602 6/2 184 × 0.0117 in 50 60 0.72 353 55
10D-0603 6/3 184 × 0.0117 in 50 60 0.77 450 45
10D-0604 6/4 184 × 0.0117 in 50 80 0.89 607 45
10D-0605 6/5 184 × 0.0117 in 50 80 0.97 736 36
10D-0402 4/2 165 × 0.0156 in 50 80 0.88 540 70
10D-0403 4/3 165 × 0.0156 in 50 80 0.94 689 70
10D-0404 4/4 165 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.03 876 60
10D-0405 4/5 165 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.13 1,068 48
10D-0202 2/2 262 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.02 816 95
10D-0203 2/3 262 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.08 1,029 95
10D-0204 2/4 262 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.19 1,297 80
10D-0205 2/5 262 × 0.0156 in 50 80 1.31 1,597 64

*Ampacity for current-carrying conductors per NEC Table 400.5(A)(1) with the 400.5(A)(3) adjustment applied for cords with four or more current-carrying conductors. A grounding conductor is not counted. Dimensions are nominal.

Small-Gauge SOOW (18 AWG – 10 AWG): Stocked Conductor Counts

Size Conductor Counts in Stock (click for part number) Ampacity, 2 CCC (A) Ampacity, 3 CCC (A)
18 AWG 18/2 18/3 18/4 18/5 18/6 18/7 18/8 18/10 18/12 18/14 18/16 18/20 18/24 10 7
16 AWG 16/2 16/3 16/4 16/5 16/6 16/7 16/8 16/9 16/10 16/12 16/14 16/16 16/18 16/20 16/24 16/30 16/37 13 10
14 AWG 14/2 14/3 14/4 14/5 14/6 14/8 14/10 14/12 14/14 14/16 14/20 14/24 14/30 14/37 14/40 14/50 18 15
12 AWG 12/2 12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/9 12/10 12/12 12/14 25 20
10 AWG 10/2 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/16 30 25

CCC = current-carrying conductors. A 120V tool cord (hot + neutral + ground) is 2 CCC; a three-phase motor lead (three hots + ground) is 3 CCC. Shielded, yellow-jacket, and European color-code constructions are also stocked in select sizes; ask when you request a quote.

Construction

Conductor: flexible stranded bare copper per ASTM B-3 and UL 62, with paper separator
Insulation: EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) Class 3 per UL 62 Table 8, 90°C
Jacket: black heavy-duty CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) Class 1.4 per UL 62 Table 11, 90°C
Voltage: 600V • Temperature: −40°C to +90°C
Resists oil, solvents, ozone, sunlight, water, weather, and abrasion; suitable for continuous flexing

Conductor Color Code (ICEA S-58-679 Method 1)

2 conductorBlack, White
3 conductorBlack, White, Green
4 conductorBlack, White, Red, Green
5 conductorBlack, White, Red, Green, Orange
6+ conductorNumbered or colored per ICEA Method 1

Standards & Listings

UL 62 Flexible Cords and Cables • CSA C22.2 No. 49
MSHA approved (flame test P07-KA070018-1MSHA) • CSA FT2 flame test
NEC Article 400 Flexible Cords and Cables • Federal Specification J-C-580B
Permitted in Class I, II, III Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations where NEC 501/502/503.140 allow flexible cord
RoHS-3 compliant (Directive 2015/863)

Applications

Portable tools, equipment, and temporary power
Generator leads and power distribution on job sites
Industrial machinery, motors, cranes, hoists, and track systems
Construction equipment, pumps, compressors, and battery chargers

Packaging

Standard 250, 500, and 1,000 ft reels; cut to any length on request

Available Sizes

9 sizes in stock, cut to length. Click a size to start your quote.

Construction & Ratings

Conductor

STRANDED

Insulation

EPDM

Voltage Rating

600V

Temperature Rating

90C 60C 105C

Available Insulation Colors

3 color options in stock. Custom striping and ID print available on request.

BLACK
YELLOW
ORANGE
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SOOW Part Numbers

91 SOOW part numbers stocked or sourced by Mid America Wire & Cable. Open a part number for its details, or request a quote for the size and length you need.

Part Number Description Unit Weight (lbs)
10D--1407 14-7/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.28
10D-0203 2-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black
10D-0204 2-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.71
10D-0205 2-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 2.06
10D-0403 4-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.89
10D-0404 4-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.15
10D-0404UL 4-4/c SOOW 600 Volt UL Listed Black 1.15
10D-0405 4-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.45
10D-0602 6-2/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.39
10D-0603 6-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.68
10D-0604 6-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.83
10D-0605 6-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.04
10D-0803 8-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.44
10D-0804 8-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.60
10D-0805 8-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.72
10D-1002 10-2/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.22
10D-1003 10-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.30
10D-1004 10-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.35
10D-1005 10-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.44
10D-1006 10-6/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.47
10D-1007 10-7/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.52
10D-1016 10-16/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.04
10D-1202 12-2/c SOOW 600V 0.18
10D-1203 12-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.22
10D-1203-04 12-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Yellow 0.22
10D-1203E 12-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black(H07RN-F HJAR VDE CE) European Color Code (Sab# 39550340) 0.23
10D-1204 12-4/C SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.27
10D-1204S 12-4/c SOOW Shielded 600 Volt Black 0.32
10D-1205 12-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.30
10D-1206 12-6/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.35
10D-1207 12-7/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.37
10D-1208 12-8/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.42
10D-1209 12-9/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.50
10D-1210 12-10/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.51
10D-1212 12-12/C SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.69
10D-1214 12-14/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.73
10D-1402 14-2/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.13
10D-1403 14-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.17
10D-1403-04 14-3/C SOOW 600V YELLOW 0.17
10D-1403E 14-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black (H07RN-F HJAR VDE CE) European Color Code 0.17
10D-1404 14-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.20
10D-1404S 14-4C TYPE SOOW 85% TNC BRD SHD BLACK JKT 600V 90C UL/CSA/MSHA/ROHS
10D-1405 14-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.25
10D-1406 14-6/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.26
10D-1408 14-8/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.34
10D-1410 14-10/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.41
10D-1412 14-12/c SOOW 600 Volt Black
10D-1414 14-14/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.49
10D-1416 14-16/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.63
10D-1420 14-20/c SOOW 0.78
10D-1424 14-24/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.81
10D-1430 14-30/c SOOW 1.00
10D-1437 14-37/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.20
10D-1440 14-40/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.50
10D-1450 14-50/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 1.99
10D-1602 16-2/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.08
10D-1603 16-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.09
10D-1603S 16-3/c SOOW Braid Shield 600 Volt Black 0.13
10D-1604 16-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.11
10D-1604-04 16-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Yellow 0.11
10D-1604S 16-4/c Shielded SOOW 0.17
10D-1605 16-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.16
10D-1606 16-6/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.17
10D-1607 16-7/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.18
10D-1608 16-8/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.20
10D-1609 16-9/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.25
10D-1610 16-10/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.25
10D-1612 16-12/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.30
10D-1614 16-14/C SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.34
10D-1616 16-16/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.37
10D-1618 16-18/C SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.38
10D-1620 16-20/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.41
10D-1624 16-24/c SOOW 0.49
10D-1630 16-30/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.61
10D-1637 16-37/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.72
10D-1802 18-2/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.67
10D-1803 18-3/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.80
10D-1804 18-4/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.95
10D-1804S 18-4/c SOOW Braid Shield 600 Volt Black 0.13
10D-1805 18-5/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.13
10D-1806 18-6/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.16
10D-1806S 18-6/c Shielded SOOW 0.17
10D-1808 18-8/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.20
10D-1810 18-10/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.25
10D-1810S 18-10/c SOOW Shielded 600 Volt Black 0.26
10D-1812 18-12/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.30
10D-1814 18-14/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.34
10D-1816 18-16/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.37
10D-1820 18-20/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.41
10D-1824 18-24/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.49
10DS-1407 14-7/c SOOW 600 Volt Black 0.28

SOOW Questions and Answers

How many amps can 12/3 SOOW cord carry?

12 AWG SOOW is rated 25 amps with two current-carrying conductors (a single-phase circuit plus ground) and 20 amps with three (three-phase), per NEC Table 400.5(A)(1) at 30°C ambient. The green grounding conductor does not count.

How many amps is 10 gauge SOOW good for?

30 amps with two current-carrying conductors and 25 amps with three, per NEC Table 400.5(A)(1). Derate to 80% when four to six conductors carry current. Every gauge is on the SOOW ampacity chart.

What size SOOW cord do I need for 50 amps?

6 AWG for single-phase (55 amps with two current-carrying conductors) and 4 AWG for three-phase (60 amps with three). If the load is continuous, size the cord at 125% of the load current.

What is the largest SOOW size?

Standard SOOW tops out at 2 AWG, rated 95 amps with two current-carrying conductors and 80 amps with three. For 100 amps or more, or for 2000V, move to Type W or DLO portable power cable.

What do the letters SOOW mean?

S is for service (hard usage, 600V), OO for oil-resistant insulation and an oil-resistant jacket, and W for weather and water resistance. The portable cord letters guide decodes SJOOW, SEOOW and STOOW the same way.

Can I use SOOW instead of SJOOW?

Yes. SOOW is 600V hard service and can replace 300V SJOOW anywhere the thicker jacket fits the strain relief. The reverse is not true.

Something else? Call (918) 622-1489 or send us the size and length you need.

SOOW Charts and Guides

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