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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Type SOOW Portable Cord - 10/3 UL & CSA 600V - BlackPart #: KLTSOOW-10/3-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 10/4 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-10/4-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 12/3 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-12/3-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 12/4 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-12/4-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14/2 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-14/2-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14/3 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-14/3-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14/4 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-14/4-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16/2 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-16/2-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16/3 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-16/3-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
- Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16/4 UL & CSA 600V - Black
Part #: KLTSOOW-16/4-0
Manufacturer: Approved ManufacturersTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Elastomer Rubber
VOLTAGE: 600V
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved, CSA Approved
UL STYLE / STANDARD: UL 62
