5 Types of Type W Portable Power Cable
Portable power cords come in many different forms. All of these forms are extremely durable and strong. The most common type is the type W cord. The type W power cables are usually more ideal for industrial applications. They are approved to be able to handle a higher voltage level. They also are a very rugged and durable cable. The insulation is what allows them to be so durable and yet still flexible at the same time. This allows the cord to be able to withstand the wear and tear of being in an industrial environment.
5 Types of Cable
There are five different kinds of type W portable power cable. The reason there are 5 different kinds of wire is because each wire has a different number of conductors. Each wire with a different number of conductors also comes in different gauge sizes. Generally the cables can be purchased in sizes ranging from 8 AWG up to a size 500 MCM. The type W wires are categorized by the number of conductors it has. Each wire however no matter how many conductors it has can handle up to 2000 volts of electricity.
All Types
No matter what type of type W cable you buy they will always be made out of the EPDM neoprene rubber, making the cable both flexible and very durable. The Super Vu-Tron Power Cord is made to be more flexible than the average type W cord. The wires all can be generally used for the same applications as well even depending on the number of conductors each cable has. Each cable has a temperature range of -40°C up to 90°C. These cables can withstand extreme and severe environmental conditions. They have excellent impact and abrasion resistance. Plus they are resistant to oil, alkalies, heat, moisture and most chemicals. These two features of the cable are what make it so durable and gives the cable the ability to be used in industrial and even light to medium mining situations.
The type W cables are very durable. They are ideal for any customer that is looking for a portable power cable that needs to be used in an industrial environment. The cable is designed to not only have superior flexibility but also to be extremely tough and durable. These Type W portable power cords can be used to give power to a significant number of different types of machinery and even to small at home appliances. So because of the cords ability to be so durable and the significant number of uses, this cord is perfect for whatever job a customer has for it. No matter if it is going to be used in an at home setting or an industrial setting. This portable power cord will be able to handle just about everything.
Written by: WesBell Electronics, Inc.