SPEC: 70002

2 STR CU 5/C BLACK/WHITE/RED/GREEN/ORANGE SOOW BLACK 90C 600V PAPER NON-UL/NON-CSA 1000 FT SPEC70002 56997601

Southwire #: 56997601

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Application & Features

Southwire Royal® Non-UL/Non-CSA SOOW cord is designed for use with industrial equipment, heavy tools, battery chargers, portable lights and power extensions, suitable for outdoor applications. The cable is rated -40°C to 90°C, sunlight, water, oil, and weather resistant. Southwire Type SOOW Flexible Cords are permitted for use as specified by Article 400 and related articles of the 2023 National Electrical Code.

Specifications

Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) 2 AWG 2 AWG
No. of Conductors 5 5
No. of Strands 168 168
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) 1373 34.87 mils mm
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 1654 2461 lbs/1000' kgs/km
Allowable Ampacity 64 64
Nom. DC Resistance (Conductor) 0.16 0.16
Conductor Colors BLACK/WHITE/RED/GREEN/ORANGE BLACK/WHITE/RED/GREEN/ORANGE

* Ampacities are based on TABLE 400.5(A)(1) of the 2023 National Electrical Code and CEC Table 12.
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B174 Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper
  • MSHA flame test - P-07-KA190005-MSHA
  • RoHS-3 Complies with European Directive 2015/863
  • NEC Article 400 Flexible Cords, Cables and Fixture Wire
  • Federal Specification J-C-580B

Construction

  1. Conductor:Class K flexible stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and B174
  2. Insulation:Heat, moisture, and oil resistant EPDM
  3. Filler:Waxed paper fillers
  4. Jacket:Black Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) (other colors available upon request)

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