16/5 SOOW Black Portable Power Cable 600V UL CSA 600V

Allowable Ampacity For 16/5 SOOW Portable Black Cord-600V: 8 Amps

Applications:

SOOW is a flexible, water- and weather-resistant, portable cable built for demanding environments. Its oil-resistant jacket and EPDM insulation offer excellent protection against abrasion, chemicals, sunlight, and moisture. The cable remains intact even when exposed to hot surfaces, making it ideal for compressors, industrial machinery, push-button remotes, control systems, and water purification equipment. Commonly used in mills, marinas, mines, and industrial, commercial, and residential facilities, SOOW cable is valued for its durability and flexibility. It is rated for 600 volts and performs reliably in temperatures from -40°C to 90°C, maintaining flexibility in both hot and cold conditions.

Also Known As:

16/5 SOOW Portable Power Cable, 16/5 SOOW, 16/5 SOOW Power Cord, 16/5 SOOW Portable Cord, 16/5 SOOW Service Cord, 16/5 SOOW Service Cable, 16/5 SOOW Cord, 16/5 SOOW Cable, 16/5 SOOW Wire, 16/5 SOOW Flexible Power Cable, 16/5 SO Cord.

Particular Applications Of 16/5 SOOW Cable:

In circuits up to 13 amps, the 16/5 cable is used for:

• Three-phase power systems with neutral and ground conductors

• Portable tools and equipment with multi-circuit requirements

• Control wiring in industrial automation and machinery

• Temporary power setups for lighting and light-duty motors

• Wiring for HVAC systems, pumps, and fans

• Multi-signal control systems in commercial environments

• Flexible installations requiring chemical, oil, and abrasion resistance

Standards:

• UL Standard 62
• National Electric Code 501.140 Class I Div. 2
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 
• MSHA flame test – P07- KA070018- MSHA
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard 22.2 No. 49
• National Electric Code Article 400
• RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliant
• OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliant

Construction:

Conductor: 

Stranded, bare, and fully annealed copper conductor, Class K per ASTM B174. Suitable for harsh conditions. 5 conductors: 3 hot, 1 ground, and 1 neutral.

Insulation:

Flexible Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer EPDM insulation resists fire, abrasion, oil, mechanical impact, sunlight, ozone, air, water, acids, alkalis, and weather.

Jacket:

 Black Chlorinated Polyethylene CPE is a thermoplastic polymer jacket that has superior resistance to chemicals and flames. The jacket is impressively flexible and durable.

Specification:

• Gauge: 16 AWG
• No. Conductors: 5
• Stranding: 26/30
• Insulation Wall, Nom OD Inches: 0.030""
• O.D. Inches: 0.495""
• New Weight lb/1000FT: 143 Lbs
• Amps: 8
• Volts: 600