Portable Cord
Portable and Extension Cord
Lapp Tannehill maintains an extensive inventory of gauge sizes, stranding, insulation, and colors of portable cord from a wide range of manufacturers. As a distributor, we offer all different types of portable cordage, including SEOOW, SJEOOW, SJOOW, SJTOW, SOOW, and STOW.
By maintaining inventory we ensure that our customers receive the product they need, when they need it. Contact us if you have any questions.
Portable Cord
Providing Reliable Power in Temporary Supply Applications
Portable cord (also known as cordage, electrical cordage, portable cordage, extension cord, or flexible cordage) is a multiconductor cable constructed specifically to provide a flexible temporary electrical power supply for electrical equipment. Portable cord is distinguished from power cable, the latter of which is designed for installation in permanent use applications such as direct burial, cable trays, etc. Portable cord is typically very flexible to accommodate the movement of its intended piece of equipment.
UL Designations for Different Types of Portable Cord
Portable cord can be designed and manufactured to reliably operate in many types of industrial and outdoor environments including the presence of extreme temperatures, water, oil, outdoor weather, etc. Different types of portable cord gauges, conductor counts, jacket materials, voltage level, level of flexibility, and more can be specified to match individual applications.
Key portable cord attributes are identified via a system of letter codes defined by UL per the following table:
| Portable Cord Category | Letter Code | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Service (Voltage Level) | S | Severe Service (600V) |
| SJ | Junior Service (300V) | |
| E | Elastomer | |
| T | Thermoplastic* | |
| Jacket | O | Oil resistant jacket |
| OO | Oil resistant jacket & insulation | |
| Weather Resistance | W | Weather resistant |
| Application | V | Vacuum cord |
| * Exception: This will denote “tinsel cord” if T is first letter of code | ||
For example, a common type of portable cord such as SJOW would denote a 300V cordage with an oil resistant and weather resistant jacket.
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FrogHide® ULTRA FLEX Extension Cord - 12 AWG, 3 Conductor - Green - 100ftPart #: CARFROGHIDE-12/3-100FT
Mfg #: 06200.61.06L
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SJOW
SERIES: FrogHide® ULTRA FLEX
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Chlorinated Polyethylene
VOLTAGE: 300V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
LENGTH: 100 ft
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 4 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - HF083
Part #: CARSOOW-4/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF083
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.14
NOMINAL OD (MM): 28.96
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 4 AWG 4 Conductor - Black - HF084
Part #: CARSOOW-4/4-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF084
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.26
NOMINAL OD (MM): 32
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 4 AWG 5 Conductor - Black - HF085
Part #: CARSOOW-4/5-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF085
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.365
NOMINAL OD (MM): 34.67
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 2 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - HF093
Part #: CARSOOW-2/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF093
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.33
NOMINAL OD (MM): 33.78
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 2 AWG 4 Conductor - Black - HF094
Part #: CARSOOW-2/4-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF094
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.46
NOMINAL OD (MM): 37.08
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 2 AWG 5 Conductor - Black - HF095
Part #: CARSOOW-2/5-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF095
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 1.58
NOMINAL OD (MM): 40.13
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
- Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Type SJOOW Portable Cord GenClean® Jacket - 18 AWG 2 Conductor - Yellow
Part #: CARSJOOW-18/2-4-SuperVu-Tron
Mfg #: 02601
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SJOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Tinned Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Rubber with GenClean® Technology
VOLTAGE: 300V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.31
NOMINAL OD (MM): 7.87
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme with GenClean™
- Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Type SJOOW Portable Cord GenClean® Jacket - 18 AWG 3 Conductor - Yellow
Part #: CARSJOOW-18/3-4-SuperVu-Tron
Mfg #: 02602
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SJOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Tinned Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Rubber with GenClean® Technology
VOLTAGE: 300V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.32
NOMINAL OD (MM): 8.13
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme with GenClean™
- Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Type SJOOW Portable Cord GenClean® Jacket - 18 AWG 4 Conductor - Yellow
Part #: CARSJOOW-18/4-4-SuperVu-Tron
Mfg #: 02603
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SJOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Tinned Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme Rubber with GenClean® Technology
VOLTAGE: 300V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.345
NOMINAL OD (MM): 8.76
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Super Vu-Tron® Supreme with GenClean™
