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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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 18 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - HF769Part #: CARSOOW-18/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF769
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.365
NOMINAL OD (MM): 9.27
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 18 AWG 4 Conductor - Black - HF770
Part #: CARSOOW-18/4-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF770
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.39
NOMINAL OD (MM): 9.91
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16 AWG 2 Conductor - Black - Hf722
Part #: CARSOOW-16/2-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF722
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.37
NOMINAL OD (MM): 9.4
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - HF765
Part #: CARSOOW-16/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF765
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.39
NOMINAL OD (MM): 9.91
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 16 AWG 4 Conductor - Black - HF766
Part #: CARSOOW-16/4-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF766
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.42
NOMINAL OD (MM): 10.67
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14 AWG 2 Conductor - Black - HF723
Part #: CARSOOW-14/2-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF723
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.51
NOMINAL OD (MM): 12.95
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - Hf762
Part #: CARSOOW-14/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF762
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.535
NOMINAL OD (MM): 13.59
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 14 AWG 4 Conductor - Black - HF768
Part #: CARSOOW-14/4-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF768
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.575
NOMINAL OD (MM): 14.61
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 12 AWG 2 Conductor - Black - HF724
Part #: CARSOOW-12/2-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF724
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.57
NOMINAL OD (MM): 14.48
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
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Carolprene 17 FREE® Jacketed Type SOOW Portable Cord - 12 AWG 3 Conductor - Black - Hf725
Part #: CARSOOW-12/3-0-17FREE
Mfg #: HF725
Manufacturer: General CableTYPE: SOOW
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL: Bare Copper
JACKET MATERIAL: Carolprene® with 17 FREE®
VOLTAGE: 600V
NOMINAL OD (IN): 0.595
NOMINAL OD (MM): 15.11
STANDARDS/APPROVALS: UL Approved
TRADE OR BRAND NAME: Carol Brand
SERIES: Carolprene® 17 FREE
