Applications:
SOOW Flexible Cord applications include portable tools and equipment, portable appliances, small motors and associated machinery
Features:
Excellent resistance to oil and moisture. Good tensile strength, elongation and aging characteristics. High flexibility. Excellent abrasion resistance. Sunlight-resistant. Temperature range: -40ºC to +90ºC
Standards:
MSHA Approved
RoHS Compliant
Construction:
Conductors:
18 through 2 AWG fully annealed stranded bare copper per ASTM B-174
Insulation:
Premium-grade, color-coded 90ºC EPDM.
8/3 SOOW Portable Cord Specifications:
Size:8 AWG
Number of Conductors:3
Conductor Strand:65/26
Insulation Thickness:0.050 inches
Outside Diameter:0.695 inches
Weight:0.375 lbs per ft
Current Amps:40
Color Code:
3 Conductors – Black, White, Green
Also Known As:
8-3 Generator Cord, 8-3 rubber cord, 8gauge 3 wire cord, 8/3 SO Cord, 8AWG 3 Conductor Flexible Cord. 8/3 Extension Cord
8/3 SOOW Portable Cord More Information
Cable Type | SOOW – 600V |
Wire Size | 8 AWG |
# of Conductors | 3 Conductors |
Conductor Material | Bare Copper |
Stranded or Solid | Stranded |
O.D. (Inches) | 0.695 |
Ampacity | 40 |
Temp. Rating | -40°C ~ 90°C |
Insulation Material | EPDM Rubber |
Jacket Material | CPE – Chlorinated Polyethylene |
Jacket Color | Black |
Flexibility | High Flexibility |
Indoor/Outdoor Use | Indoor, Outdoor |
Shielded | No |
Standards | RoHS Compliant, MSHA Approved |
Features | Weather Resistant, Water Resistant, Oil Resistant |
Color Code | Black, White, Green |

Zhengzhou Huadong Cable Co., Ltd is an import and export trade company in Zhengzhou City, Henan province, China. Our factory occupied 50000 square meters, and specializes in overhead ABC cable, AAC, ACSR, AAAC, 0.6-35KV power cable, control cables, welding cables, rubber cables, UL Wire, mining cables, High-Temperature Wire. We can provide standard cables with GB, IEC, BS, ICEA, ASTM, DIN, VED, and JIS standards. What’s more, We can design cables according to your requirement. Now you can send the inquiry, leave your email, then our sales manager will send you a quotation as soon as possible.


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