Additional SOOW Flexible Portable Cord Sizes from AutomationDirect

November 2, 2021

AutomationDirect has added new gauge sizes of portable/service cord from Direct Wire to their line of multi-conductor cut-to-length cables. SOOW flexible portable cord is rated for up to 600V with multiple conductors used for reliable electrical power connections.

This cord is highly flexible and suitable for harsh conditions, including temperature extremes, and is ideal for industrial machinery, large appliances, heavy-duty tools, motors, and temporary electrical power/lighting for construction sites.

The new Direct Wire SOOW cable is available in 6 AWG and 8 AWG sizes and can be ordered cut to your specified lengths in 1-foot increments with a 10-ft. minimum, starting at $3.42 per foot. SOOW cord sizes between 10 AWG and 18 AWG are also available and can be ordered cut to your specified lengths in 1-foot increments with a 20-ft. minimum, starting at $0.39 per foot.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.automationdirect.com/flexible-portable-cord.

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