What is extra hard usage cord?

Extra Hard Usage Cord – Portable electrical cord with very thick insulation and jacket to withstand roughest use. This compares to 30 mill insulation and a 30 mil jacket for 12 AWG 3 Conductor Jr. hard service cord.) Extra hard service cord is rated 600 Volts. Available in 18 AWG to 2 AWG.

What is the difference between SVT and SJT cord?

What is the difference between SVT and SJT cord? The main difference between these two portable power cables is the insulation thickness. SJT cable has thicker insulation than SVT cord and is available in a wider range of gauge sizes.

What is the difference between SJT and SJTW?

SJTOW vs SJOOW There is another variant for SJTW cable where they add the letter “O”, meaning oil resistant. The greatest difference between SJTOW and SJOOW lies in the makeup of the cable. The “T” in SJTOW means thermoplastic materials in the jacket as well as insulation.

What is Sjtow?

SJTOW cord is a flexible portable cord designed for use in portable tools, motors, floor maintenance equipment, washing machines, and portable lights. It is also ideal for hospitals and sound equipment. The letters in the SJTOW cord can tell you about the specific characteristics of this cable: S= Service Cord.

Can a flexible cable be used for extra hard use?

• Flexible cords listed as a Type approved for “extra hard usage” are permitted for use in all Classes, Divisions and Zones per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, 504 & 505. • For all locations, usage is limited to only where it is necessary to employ flexible connections, the cable is protected by location or suitable guard, public access is

What kind of equipment can SOOW cable be used for?

SOOW is designed for extra hard usage on industrial equipment, heavy tools, motor and welding leads, power extensions, portable machinery, sound equipment, portable stage lights, marine dockside power and mining applications.

What are the different types of power cords?

Cable Types Type Description Applications SJT Service Junior Thermoplastic Hard usage indoors SJTW SJT Weather-Resistant Hard usage outdoors SJTO SJT Oil-Resistant Hard usage indoors SJTOW/ SJTOOW SJT Oil-Resistant Weather-Resistant Hard usage outdoors

What kind of cord does TPC wire and cable use?

Super-Trex® Ultra-Gard® cable is one of TPC Wire & Cable®’s most tried-and-true products — now with more ratings. This mining cable is a highly flexible portable cord with excellent resistance to impact, cutting, abrasion, oils, and most industrial chemicals.