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. Approved for use per the NEC® as Type RHH/RHW-2 90°C wet or dry. Meets FT-1 and FT-5 Flame Tests.
Stock # | 59966499 59966499 | |
Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) | 8 AWG 8 AWG | |
No. of Strands | 168 168 | |
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | 433 11.00 | mils mm |
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 132 197 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
Allowable Ampacity at 60C | 40 40 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 75C | 48 48 | |
Allowable Ampacity at 90C | 55 55 | |
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 |