Portable Power Cable · 10 AWG 4-Conductor SOOW 600V Oil and Water Resistant - Cabtire 10/4SOOW

What this product is for

This 10/4 SOOW portable power cable is used to supply power to portable equipment, industrial machinery, generators, pumps, compressors, and temporary power assemblies where flexibility and resistance to oil, moisture, weather, and abrasion are required.

Use for

Use for portable tools and equipment, generator leads, motor-connected equipment, control-connected machinery, jobsite power, and heavy-duty extension cord builds. The 4-conductor construction is commonly selected where multiple current-carrying conductors plus bonding are needed.

Avoid for

Avoid for fixed building wiring inside walls, direct burial, or applications that require a cable specifically listed for tray, armoured, or permanent raceway installation. Confirm local code acceptance before using in any special environment.

Best for

Best for electricians and maintenance teams needing a flexible 600V cord for industrial service, outdoor exposure, and repeated handling. It is a practical choice where cable movement, coiling, and mechanical wear are expected.

Installed in

Typically installed on portable machinery, pumps, compressors, conveyors, generator connections, washdown-capable equipment, and temporary power setups in plants, shops, construction sites, and service vehicles.

Why this product exists

SOOW cable exists to provide a flexible portable cord with oil-resistant insulation and jacket, water resistance, weather resistance, and dependable performance across a wide operating temperature range. Compared with standard building wire, it is designed for movement and tougher service conditions.

Compared with similar products

Compared with SJOOW, SOOW typically carries a 600V rating instead of 300V. Compared with fixed building wire, SOOW offers much greater flexibility for portable equipment. As typical guidance only, 10 AWG SOOW in 4-conductor form is often chosen for equipment loads around 25A, but actual ampacity and application suitability depend on terminations, ambient conditions, and code requirements.

Specifications

• Cable type: SOOW portable power cable
• Conductor size: 10 AWG
• Number of conductors: 4
• Voltage rating: 600V
• Temperature rating: -40 degC to 90 degC (-40 degF to 194 degF)
• Conductor material: stranded copper
• Jacket colour: typically black
• Key properties: oil resistant, water resistant, weather resistant, sunlight resistant, abrasion resistant, flexible
• Typical allowable ampacity: approximately 25A
• Standards commonly referenced: UL 62, CSA C22.2 No. 49, FT1/FT2 depending on listing

Actual performance depends on installation conditions, conductor count under load, termination method, ambient temperature, and local electrical code.