Product Information

Specification

2/0-4 Type W Multi-Conductor 2kV Portable Power Cable

Allowable Ampacity For 2/0-4 Type W Multi-Conductor Portable Power Cable : 237 Amps NEC, 211 Amps CEC.

Also Known As:

2/0-4 Type W Portable Power Cable, 2/0-4 Type W Mining Cable, 2/0-4 Type W cable, 2/0-4 Type W Portable Power Cord, 2/0-4 Type W Entertainment Cable, 2/0-4 Type W, 2/0-4 Multi-Conductor Type W, 2/0-4 Type W Power Cable,  2/0-4 Portable Power Cable, 2/0-4 Portable Power Cable, 2/0-4 Rubber Insulated Cable, 2/0-4 Heavy-duty Power Cable.

2/0-4 Type W Applications:

Type W Multi Conductor Cable is used in the entertainment industry's power supply, including television program shoots, music sound stages, and concerts. The electrical cable is suitable for outdoor applications and in portable lighting systems used on movie production sets, theaters, and stages. The cable is known for its excellent portability and electrical transmission efficiency. The electrical cable is rated 2000V.  

  Type W General Applications:

• Mining Operations: Type W cable is commonly used in mines due to its durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions found underground. This includes powering machinery like shovels, draglines, and pumps.
• Temporary Power Generation: Its durability makes Type W an excellent choice for providing power in temporary setups, such as events, fairs, or concerts, especially in outdoor or rugged settings.
• Shipyards and Marine Settings: The cable's resistance to moisture and heavy-duty construction. 
• Heavy Industrial Equipment: In manufacturing plants, refineries, and other industrial settings, especially where the machinery may be exposed to the elements or abrasive substances.
• Cranes and Material Handling Equipment: The cable's robust construction and ability to deliver high power make it suitable for powering cranes, hoists, and other heavy material handling equipment.
• Construction Sites: Type W cable is used at construction sites to provide power to various equipment, especially in scenarios where the power requirement is temporary, and the conditions can be rough.
• Tunneling, Boring, and Drilling Operations
• Emergency Generators
• Stage and Lighting
• Battery Connections

Applications of Type W Cable in Size 2/0-4:

• Large Temporary Power Feeders (For events, fairs, or construction sites)
• Heavy Industrial Machinery
• Bigger Mining Equipment
• Large Generator Connections
• Major Shipyards Equipment
• Heavy-Duty Welding Systems
• Central Distribution Panels
• Heavy Cranes
• Oil and Gas Operations
• Electrical Substations

2/0-4 Type W Standards:

• UL Subject 1680
• CSA C22.2 No. 96
• NEC Article 520, 525 & 530
• CEC Part I, Table 11
• RoHS
• MSHA

2/0-4 Type W Construction:

Conductor:

Fully annealed Class K stranded bare copper per ASTM B 174.

Insulation:

EPDM/CPE insulation resistant to sunlight, water, ozone, abrasion, acids, alkalis, heat, flame, and chemicals.

2/0-4 Type W Specification:

• AWG Size: 2/0
• Number of Conductors: 4
• Stranding: 259/24
• Volts: 2000V
• Insulation Wall, Nom OD Inches: 0.080
• Nominal Diameter (inches): 1.935
• Net Weight (Lbs/1000 FT): 2884

*Data provided on this page is subject to change based on different manufacturers' variances

** Images are for display purposes only refer to Product Technical Details for accurate information on the product.

In the case the material only comes in a predetermined color or doesn’t come with any color