DistributorSouthwire

Southwire

2/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W Industrial Grade Cable 90°C. MSHA Approved

Southwire #
SPEC44101

Flexible Copper Conductors, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Insulation, Single Layer Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Jacket

Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.

Part numbers in this family (2) ↓

Available sizes & constructions

Cond. SizeConductor NumberCond. StrandsDiameter Over Conductor (in)(cm)Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm)Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm)Approx. OD (inches)(cm)Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)
8 AWG8 AWG2271710.1450.37601.521152.920.8012.03330491 55927299
2/0 AWG2/0 AWG223243240.4201.07802.031704.321.5483.9318042685 55927699
8 AWG8 AWG0.6791.010.8181.220.0520.083.28.13555565657474 55927299
2/0 AWG2/0 AWG0.0870.130.1040.150.0430.067.719.56199199238238271271 55927699

Part numbers in this family (2)

By size:
Southwire #DescriptionConstructionConductor ColorPackaging
559272998-71 CU 2/C BLACK/WHITE TYPE W JUTE FILLER 2KV BLACK8 AWG 2C 71SBLACK/WHITECUT TO LENGTH REEL
559276992/0-324 CU 2/C BLACK/WHITE TYPE W2KV BLACK2/0 AWG 2C 324SBLACK/WHITECUT TO LENGTH REEL

Application & 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.

Standards & references

  • 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
  • CSA C22.2 No. 96 Portable Power Cables
  • MSHA Approved
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)