SOOW Cord is part of AWC's line of Portable Cord. SOOW cord is a portable control cord that is designed for heavy-duty industrial use. Applications include wiring remote control circuits for push-button stations, fire alarm controls, temperature control systems, and motor leads. SOOW Cord is available from 2 AWG SOOW cord to 18 AWG SOOW cord. All gauges of SOOW cord are rated -40°C to 90°C and are MSHA listed and OSHA acceptable. All our SOOW cord is UL and CSA listed as SOOW wire.
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SOOW 18/10 SHIELDED$0.00 / 1000 FT
- AWG Size: 18
- Cond. Material: Tinned Copper
- Conductor Stranding: 16/30
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SOOW 18/12 SHIELDED$0.00 / 1000 FT
- AWG Size: 18
- Cond. Material: Tinned Copper
- Conductor Stranding: 16/30
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SOOW 18/16 SHIELDED$0.00 / 1000 FT
- AWG Size: 18
- Cond. Material: Tinned Copper
- Conductor Stranding: 16/30
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SOOW 18/2 SHIELDED$0.00 / 1000 FT
- AWG Size: 18
- Cond. Material: Tinned Copper
- Conductor Stranding: 16/30
Additional Information

What does SOOW mean?
The letters in "SOOW" stand for cable properties. The ‘S’ in SOOW cord means “Service.” For portable cords that begin with an S but are NOT followed by a J, the voltage rating is 600 volts. The ‘OO’ means the cable has oil-resistant insulation and jacket. The ‘W’ means the cable is weather and water-resistant. Overall, SOOW cord resists oil, solvents, water, ozone, aging, and abrasion. It is also flame retardant, flexible, and durable.
What is the construction of SOOW wire and cable?
Our selection of 2 AWG to 18 AWG SOOW cord is constructed to comply with UL 62. SOOW cord features bare annealed copper conductors, EPDM insulation, thermoset CPE jackets, and paper tape separators to facilitate stripping. We also offer SOOW wire with tinned copper conductors. This SOOW cord features 18-10 AWG fully annealed stranded tinned copper conductors, EPDM insulation, and Super Vu-Tron® Supreme jacketing. This type of SOOW cord has a temperature rating of -50°C to 105°C. It also has great flexibility and flex lifespan. SOOW cord with tinned copper conductors is recommended for machine and power tools, cranes, dockside power applications, where water immersion is required, and more.
SOOW Service Cord Specifications
SOOW Construction | |
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Conductors | Stranded Copper (bare or tinned) |
Insulation | EPDM |
Jacket | Thermoset CPE or Super Vu-Tron |
Seperators | Paper Tape or Facilitate Stripping |
SOOW Ratings and Approvals | |
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Voltage | 600 |
Max Temp | 90 Degrees Celcius |
Min Temp | -40 Degrees Celcius |
UL Rating | 62 |
OSHA | Acceptable |
MSHA | Approved |
RoHS | Compliant |
CSA | Certified |
What Does SOOW Mean? | |
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S | Service Cord |
OO | Oil Resistant Inside & Outside |
W | Weather/Water Resistance |