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• Know the ABC’s of portable cord
• Understand the many types of portable cord
• Help your customers select the right cord for the application
By end of this module you should able to:
Objectives
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What is Portable Cord?
Portable Cord• Used for portable power distribution or any application requiring
temporary or portable power.
• Generally called Service Cord when it is intended to provide electrical service to an appliance or motor.
• The term “portable” indicates that it is intended for non-permanent use.
• The term “flexible” may be added to define flexible cords and flexible cables used in applications specified by Article 400 of the National Electric Code.
• Depending on the type, size, and application, portable cord may have the following 3rd party designations or a combination of: UL, CSA, MSHA, OSHA.
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ABC’s of Portable Cords
Every letter in the “Portable Cord” designation has a specific meaning relating to the cord’s construction and application:
S Service: UL recognized insulation and jacket
J Junior: same as above but only 300V; thinner jacket
E Elastomer: Thermoplastic Elastomer
O Oil resistant jacket
OO Oil resistant inner conductors and jacket
W Weather resistant for outdoor applications
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Nomenclature
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
E
Thermoplastic (PVC) T*
Thermoset Rubber ---
S J E O O W
Extra Hard Usage (600V)
---
Hard Usage (300V) J
Service Cord
S
OO Oil-Resistant Jacket & Insulation
O Oil-Resistant Jacket
--- Not Oil-Resistant
W** Weather Resistant
--- Indoor Usage Only
* In Canada, “E” becomes “T”, with “TPE” added after the other letters For example, “SJEOW” becomes “SJTOWTPE”
** “W-A” prior to 7/2/78 revision of UL62
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The Many Types of Portable Cord
SEOOW
SJEOOW
SOOW
STOOW
SJEW???? ???
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• SEOOW = 600V and SJEOOW = 300V
• Large Size SEOOW is 600V
• SEOOW and SJEOOW are UL, CSA and MSHA approved
• Industry standard for large size portable cord is non-UL, but UL approved product is available upon request
• All offer a wide temperature range and superior performance (-50°C to 105°C)
• Applications for Seoprene SEO Portable Cord: Industrial & motor controls, compressors, robotic systems, portable tools
• Applications for Large size Seoprene SEO Portable Cord: Portable power for generators and higher ampacity applications
Type Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG2-6 cond.
Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSAMSHA
SEOOWLarge Size
2-8 AWG2-5 cond.
Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG2-4 cond.
Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSAMSHA
Seoprene® - SEOOW & SJEOOW
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Type Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
• SOOW = 600V and SJOOW = 300V
• Large size SOOW = 600V
• Temperature range covers most applications and excellent performance (-40°C to 90°C)
• Applications for Royal SO Portable Cord: Motor leads, portable lights, battery chargers and portable stage lights; Portable
machinery; NEC Article 400 applications
• Industry standard for large size portable cord is non-UL, but UL approved product is available upon request
• Applications for Large Size Royal SO: Portable power for generators and higher ampacity applications
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SOOW 10-18 AWG2-6 cond.
Royal® 5 Crown
600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSAMSHA
SOOWLarge Size
2-8 AWG2-5 cond.
Royal® 5 Crown
600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG2-4 cond.
Royal® 5 Crown
300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSAMSHA
Royal® – SOOW & SJOOW
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Royal® – STOOW & SJTOOW
• STOOW = 600V and SJTOOW = 300V
• Smaller temperature range (-20°C to 60°C) makes it more appropriate for indoor applications
• Higher temperature rating available as a special
• Applications: OEM’s for indoor applications requiring abrasion, tear & oil resistance. Assembly lines where connector is molded to jacket (often easier to
mold to PVC jacket)
Type Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
STOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 600V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJTOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 300V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
STOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond.
Royal® 600V -20°C to 60°C, Standard
UL, CSA
SJTOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond.
Royal® 300V -20°C to 60°C, Standard
UL, CSA
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Seoprene® - SJEW
• SJEW = 300V
• Temperature range (-40°C to 90°C)
• Applications: Low cost cord applications that don’t require oil or other chemical
resistance, such as power supply cords.
Type Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
STOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 600V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJTOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 300V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJEW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, 60° CSA
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SJEW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond.
Seoprene® 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, 60° CSA
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Suprene-Yellow SEOOW/SJEOOW
• SEOOW=600V and SJEOOW = 300V
• Wide temperature range & superior performance (-60°C to 105°C)
• For use in the toughest environments
• Heavy-duty industrial applications where chemicals and/or abrasion present a problem
• Safety yellow cord for high visibility
Type Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
STOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 600V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJTOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 300V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJEW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, 60° CSA
Premium SEOOW 2-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Suprene™ 600V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Premium SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Suprene™ 300V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
Premium SEOOW
2-18 AWG, 2-4 cond.
Suprene™ 600V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Premium SJEOOW
10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond.
Suprene™ 300V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
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Sovereign–Yellow SOOW/SJOOWType Constructions Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
SEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SEOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Seoprene® 600V -50°C to 105°C Non-UL
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Seoprene® 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-6 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SOOW / Large Size 2-8 AWG, 2-5 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 600V -40°C to 90°C Non-UL
SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 5 Crown 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, CSA, MSHA
STOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 600V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJTOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Royal® 300V -20°C to 60°C, Standard UL, CSA
SJEW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. 300V -40°C to 90°C UL, 60° CSA
SEOOW 2-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Suprene™ 600V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
SJEOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Suprene™ 300V -60°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Premium SOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Sovereign ™ 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Premium SJOOW 10-18 AWG, 2-4 cond. Sovereign ™ 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
• SOOW=600V and SJOOW = 300V
• Wide temperature range & excellent performance (-50°C to 105°C)
• For use in SO applications requiring higher temperature rating
Type Construction Brand Rating Temp Range Approvals
Premium SOOW
10-18 AWG2-4 cond.
Sovereign™ 600V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Premium SJOOW
10-18 AWG2-4 cond.
Sovereign™ 300V -50°C to 105°C UL, CSA, MSHA
Sovereign™
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Congratulations! You should able to:
Congratulations!
• Know the ABC’s of portable cord
• Understand the many type of portable cord
• Help your customers select the right cord for the application