All You Need to Know About Type W Cable
What is Type W Cable?
TYPE W Cable is commonly found in the United States and is based on the UL1650 Portable Power Cable standard.
A TYPE W Cable is a cable that has a single conductor or 2 or more conductors. It may or may not include a grounding conductor. TYPE W cables are sometimes referred to as RHH or RHW.
Key Features of Type W Cable
1. Conductor
As it is a type of portable cable, this cable will be dragged and moved around a lot. Obviously, a strand conductor, CL5 or CL6, is chosen to form the cable. The cable is designed to withstand voltages up to 2000V.
2. Insulation
In accordance with UL 1650. We generally use XLPE or EPR as insulation material. For more information about the choice of XLPE vs. EPR materials, you can refer to this article. American manufacturers prefer EPR, Chinese manufacturers may prefer XLPE.
3. Sheathing
For sheathing, we generally use CPE. Although there are also Neoprene, NBR/PVC, CP materials for choice. However, CPE’s flame retardant, UV resistant and friction resistant properties make us prefer this material. In fact, many cable factories prefer CPE.
Why Use Type W Cable?
TYPE W cables were designed to be used outdoors in portable applications. These cables are favored by many industries for their superior performance outdoors and their wide range of applications. Including:
1. Outdoor stage cables. Its portable power supply, the need for repeated installation and towing, and will be subject to sunlight and rain.
2. Mining cable. As a heavy-duty cable and flame retardant, its tough sheath is very suitable for mining.
3. Crane cable. Some manufacturers will add a layer of Kevlar or tensile steel wire to type w cables, and use these cables on reels crane, so that the abrasion resistance and flexibility of these cables can be fully utilized.
Conclusion
TYPE W cables have a tougher jacket than SOOW cables and can withstand higher voltages. It can be used as transient power cables, motor cables, battery cables, generator leads. Looking for a TYPE W cable factory? Welcome to contact us!
