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16 AWG SOOW Cord
What is 16 AWG SOOW Cord ?
Frist you should know about what SOOW cable does just by knowing what each letter in its name stands for:
S = Service
OO = Insulation that is oil-resistant
W = Moisture and weather resistant
16 AWG SOOW cord is a 16 gauge, 3 conductors, 600-volt heavy-duty portable electrical cord. It is a multiconductor power cord used in a variety of applications that require flexibility such as portable tools, equipment, portable appliances, small motors, associated machinery with portable tools. 16 AWG SOOW cord is resistant to the effects of abrasion, chemicals, weather, and ozone. It is also used in equipment that is typically exposed to oils, solvents, flame, and grease. 16 AWG SOOW cord can also be used for ground tests and motor leads, this is because it is excellent for heavy-duty industrial operations.
16 AWG SOOW Cord Specifications:
Part Number |
AWG Size |
No. of Cond. |
Conductor Stranding |
Nom. Insul. Thick. (in) |
Jacket Thick |
Nom. O.D. of Cable (in) |
Amps |
Approx LBS/MFT |
SOOW 16/2 |
16 |
2 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.06 |
0.37 |
13 |
80 |
SOOW 16/3 |
16 |
3 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.06 |
0.39 |
13 |
95 |
SOOW 16/4 |
16 |
4 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.06 |
0.42 |
10 |
115 |
SOOW 16/5 |
16 |
5 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.5 |
8 |
157 |
SOOW 16/6 |
16 |
6 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.53 |
8 |
178 |
SOOW 16/7 |
16 |
7 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.53 |
7 |
189 |
SOOW 16/8 |
16 |
8 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.565 |
7 |
214 |
SOOW 16/9 |
16 |
9 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.6 |
7 |
242 |
SOOW 16/10 |
16 |
10 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.08 |
0.615 |
5 |
252 |
SOOW 16/12 |
16 |
12 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.7 |
5 |
317 |
SOOW 16/14 |
16 |
14 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.725 |
5 |
363 |
SOOW 16/16 |
16 |
16 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.76 |
5 |
390 |
SOOW 16/18 |
16 |
18 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.795 |
5 |
429 |
SOOW 16/20 |
16 |
20 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.825 |
5 |
469 |
SOOW 16/24 |
16 |
24 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.095 |
0.875 |
4.5 |
543 |
SOOW 16/37 |
16 |
37 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.11 |
1.065 |
4 |
798 |
SOOW 16/39 |
16 |
39 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.11 |
1.08 |
4 |
838 |
SOOW 16/40 |
16 |
40 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.11 |
1.1 |
4 |
850 |
SOOW 16/44 |
16 |
44 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.11 |
1.18 |
4 |
959 |
SOOW 16/60 |
16 |
60 |
26/30 |
0.03 |
0.125 |
1.335 |
3.5 |
1248 |
More details 16 AWG SOOW Cord all in
16 AWG SOOW Cord Features:
Excellent resistance to oil and moisture.
Good tensile strength, elongation and aging characteristics.
High flexibility. Excellent abrasion resistance.
Temperature range: -40ºC to +90ºC
Sunlight-resistant.
16 AWG SOOW Cord Application:
Being the SOOW is a portable cable, that means it's a great option for supplying power to tools and equipment that move around a lot, from portable tools to small motors to even appliances in a home. That's right -- SOOW cables are not just for industrial applications, but can be used in both commercial and residential ones as well!
16 AWG SOOW Cord can also be used in heartier industrial applications as well, such as with construction equipment, cranes, processing machinery, and motors. They're also a great option for supplying power to portable lighting systems set up at construction sites or in garages, can be used in wiring remote control circuits and fire alarms, and can be use with battery chargers.
16 AWG SOOW Cord Standards:
-90 C
-UL Flexible Cord - UL Subject 62
- CSA Flexible Cord - C22.2-49
- MSHA Approved
- RoHS Compliant
Conductor Number: Conductor Color
1 Black
2 White
3 Green
4 Red
5 Orange
6 Light Blue
7 White/Black Stripe
8 Red/Black Stripe
9 Green/Black Stripe
10 Orange/Black Stripe
11 Light Blue/Black Stripe
12 Black/White Stripe
13 Red/White Stripe
14 Green/White Stripe
15 Light Blue/White Stripe
16 Black/Red Stripe
17 White/Red Stripe
18 Orange/Red Stripe
19 Light Blue/Red Stripe
20 Red/Green Stripe
21 Orange/Green Stripe
22 Black
23 White
24 Green
25 Red
26 Orange
27 Light Blue
28 White/Black Stripe
29 Red/Black Stripe
30 Green/Black Stripe
16 AWG SOOW Cord Why Choose HuaDong ?
Huadong Cable Group as a special 16 AWG SOOW Cord factory in China, We not only have over 30 years of production experience and 15 years of export experience in 16 AWG SOOW Cord, but also we have 15 senior engineers, they can free design the 16 AWG SOOW Cord size according to client’s requirement. We produce soow &sow cable with high quality material. Every 16 AWG SOOW Cord process has been strictly checked by our professional technical engineers
Our 16 AWG SOOW Cord export such as South Africa, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, Mongolia, Yemen, Cambodia, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania, UAE, Botswana,Nigeria, Panama, Iran etc.High quality service and production are the first choice of many customers.