SPEC 44101
2/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W Industrial Grade Cable 90°C
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
- Fillers:Paper fillers applied as needed to round the cable core
- Tape:Reinforcing tape applied over the cabled core for improved mechanical integrity and ease of stripping
- Reinforcement Binder:Reinforcing twine applied over the tapped 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:
# AWG 2/C TYPE W PORTABLE POWER CABLE 90°C WET OR DRY 2000V OIL AND SUN RES (UL) P-136-35-MSHA AIWTM c(UL) FT1/FT5 (-40°C)
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Diameter Over Insulation | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
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AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | inch | inch | lb/1000ft | |
559272 | 8 | 71 | 0.148 | 60 | 0.3 | 0.84 | 320 |
TBA | 6 | 65 | 0.184 | 60 | 0.33 | 0.91 | 410 |
570254 | 4 | 112 | 0.235 | 60 | 0.39 | 1.01 | 550 |
TBA | 2 | 168 | 0.315 | 60 | 0.47 | 1.24 | 840 |
TBA | 1 | 224 | 0.362 | 80 | 0.55 | 1.44 | 1130 |
TBA | 1/0 | 259 | 0.385 | 80 | 0.58 | 1.49 | 1260 |
559276 | 2/0 | 324 | 0.42 | 80 | 0.61 | 1.56 | 1490 |
TBA | 3/0 | 418 | 0.47 | 80 | 0.66 | 1.66 | 1780 |
TBA | 4/0 | 532 | 0.535 | 80 | 0.73 | 1.82 | 2180 |
TBA | 250 | 608 | 0.605 | 95 | 0.83 | 1.99 | 2510 |
TBA | 350 | 855 | 0.67 | 95 | 0.89 | 2.15 | 3280 |
TBA | 500 | 1221 | 0.858 | 95 | 1.08 | 2.59 | 4620 |
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
Stock Number | Cond. Size | Min Bending Radius | DC Resistance | AC Resistance @ 90°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 60°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75°C | Allowable Ampacity In Air 90°C |
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AWG/Kcmil | inch | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | Amp | |
559272 | 8 | 5 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 55 | 65 | 74 |
TBA | 6 | 5 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 72 | 88 | 99 |
570254 | 4 | 6 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 96 | 115 | 130 |
TBA | 2 | 7 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 128 | 152 | 174 |
TBA | 1 | 9 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 150 | 178 | 202 |
TBA | 1/0 | 9 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 173 | 207 | 234 |
559276 | 2/0 | 9 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 199 | 238 | 271 |
TBA | 3/0 | 10 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 230 | 275 | 313 |
TBA | 4/0 | 11 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 265 | 317 | 361 |
TBA | 250 | 12 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 296 | 354 | 402 |
TBA | 350 | 13 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 363 | 435 | 495 |
TBA | 500 | 16 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 448 | 537 | 613 |