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.
Stock # | 55927299 55927299 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 8 AWG 8 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 71 71 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 801 20.36 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 331 492 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 55 55 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 65 65 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 74 74 | |
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) | 60 1.52 | mils mm |
Nom. DC Resistance (Conductor) | 0.65 0.65 | |
AC Resistance at 90°C | 0.82 0.82 |