Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions part 1. How is welding cable different from other types of cable. Arc welding requires a person to move the electrode around the shop and along the joints being welded, so it is essential to have a flexible welding cable that allows for ease of movement. Paper tape separator between the conductor and insulation. They came packaged in a small zippered case like jumper cables inside a box. Cable yard is a stocking distributor of wire and cable and related accessories. There are many uses for this large gauge welding cable but below are the most typical functions for it. Can lead to crimping of steel cables are highly flexible, slightly edgy. Flex aprene is the most recognized brand name in welding cable is designed for all welding applications where a stingerwhip, leads, groups are used. Oct 14, 2015 whether youre a beginner or expert in the world of welding, you need to know about the different sizes of welding cable. Connector installation guide compression and mechanical. Our 2 awg premium welding cable contains 624 strands of 100% pure copper.
Welding cable is the electric conductor that carries a current. Industrial grade welding cable has ul, csa and msha approvals and a. For arc welding cable applications length in feet for total circuit for secondary voltage only do not use this table for 600 volt applications. For welding cable application suggested ampacities for 600 volt inline applications awg amperes awg amperes 4 0 405 1 220 3 0 350 2 190 2 0 300 4 140 1 0 260 6 105 appendix j ampacities for portable cable in accordance with nec table 400. It has flexible copper strands, a rubber jacket and reaches 600 volts. Windynation offers high quality flexible welding cable. A wide variety of welding cable specifications options are available to you, such as conductor material, type, and application. Guidance on the use of predator exclusion fences to reduce mammalian. Welding cable is known for its flexibility and durability, and many automatic and manual welding applications require the cable to hold up to repeated movement over rough surfaces. Sep 30, 20 they are both pure copper, just welding cable isnt as flexible and you need 2 0 to have it compare to good ca wire, but its cheaper.
Mar 24, 2016 if you buy 1 0 welding cable it will be smaller than 1 0 audio wire, so you will need to step up to 2 0 welding cable usually to get the same size wire that you would with car audio wire. Buy welding cable 4 0 here or call 800 3348400 for help. Call us today and let us be your source for any of your wire and cable needs. The jacket isnt made for underhood applications, so if you use it for that, use wire sleeve to protect the wire. One huge pro for wire made for audio is that some companies silver tin their ofc wire which helps the wire last longer and doesnt corrode as easily or fast. Ideal for tight battery applications, welding cable is available in red or black in a variety of different gauge sizes. Fine copper strands make up the inside of the cable, while the outside is jacketed in nonconductive natural rubber or synthetic material. Size for size, the conductor arrangement gives approximately 10% more current for a given applied voltage than other available cable types.
Sizes 1 0 and larger may be used for permanent wiring or power leads of 600 v in conduit, raceways or trays. Class m welding cable offers flexibility and durability superior to class k welding cable. Industrial grade welding cable has ul, csa and msha approvals and a more rugged jacket to handle more impact each day. Welcome to cable yard welding cable and accessories. Flexaprene is the most recognized brand name in welding cable. Surface installations are run in conduit or trunking, these can be plastic or metal. For welding cable application suggested ampacities for 600 volt inline applications awg amperes awg amperes 40 405 1 220 30 350 2 190 20 300 4 140 10 260 6 105 appendix j ampacities for portable cable in accordance with nec table 400. National electrical code 2008 edition city of ocoee. In addition to black, stock colors can also be ordered in blue, green, red and yellow. All gauges are available in red, blue, yellow, green, and black.
Microprocessorcontrolled welding inverter suitable for dc controlled. Various lengths are available from 25 feet all the way to 500 feet. Other charts are available from cable manufacturers and welding reference books. I purchased these for a 3500watt inverter and the inverter is 8 feet from battery. In actually service, the load factor may be much higher than indicated without overheating the cable as the ambient. It remains flexible in extreme temperatures and is sold by the foot, so you can get exactly what you need. The cable is typically rated 600 volts but can also be rated 100 volts. Radnor black 10 flexible welding cable with a length of 50 is made of high quality 30 ga softdrawn copper strains for an excellent flexibility. This means that the welding cable has a total cross sectional area of 2 awg and is made from 625 strands of 30 awg wire. Rope lay class k flexible stranded bare copper conductor per astm b172 separator. Ultraflex is the most flexible welding cable on the market. A reply will be provided by the distributor within 10 working days from receipt of the written request. Riverweldstore tig torch cable cover cowboy zipper jacket 7. Welding cable vs car audio cable for power runs electrical.
Suitable for use in battery applications such as battery chargers and wire harness. The only welding cable that currently meets sae j1127. Super vutron type rhhrhw welding cable, which may also be used in power supply applications not exceeding 600 volts ac, are offered in 6 awg through 4 0 fully annealed stranded bare copper class m. Cutting head can be rotated by 180, manual return, led for battery control. Figure 5 is an example of a chart for selecting the proper welding cable size. Flex cable resistance welding cables are created in one of two ways. Cable is marked in one foot increments for the entire length of the reel.
Heavyduty welding cable is resistant to flame, oil, abrasion, and grease. Apr 17, 20 sending a big thanks to our customer, alan, who snapped this photo of his 10 welding cable class m mounted on his pipeline weld truck alan, who is located in the beautiful state of washington, decided to buy 250. Conductor size and al9 aluminum conductors only conductor size and al9cu aluminum or copper conductors match size and type of conductor to proper lug note. National electrical code was published by nfpa in july 2006. Windynations powerflex welding cable is a highly flexible industrial grade electrical cable. Welding cable single conductor power cable this page offers flexible copper welding cable which is a rubber insulated cable used to hook up welders in shops and garages. Battery cable, 1 0 welding lead, temporary power cable, 1 0 flexible cable, 600 volt cable, 1 0 copper cable, 1 0 welders lead, hurricane cable, etc. Its used to hook up a welder of for single conductor portable applications. We specialize in welding cable and welding accessories. View the awg reference table below for dimensions and sizing of welding cable. Welding cable is thermoset as opposed to thermoplastic to better resist weld splatter.
Welding cable size is measured by the american wire gauge awg standard. When you need to replace your welding cable, its important to know what size you need. The cable features a polymer tape separatorcover between the insulation jacket and the copper conductor to prevent the copper from sticking to the jacket under high heat. Reviewed in the united states on february 25, 2019. Just put how much you want in the quantity above, and hit buy it now. Copper is the preferred conductor because of its higher tensile strength and higher conductivity than aluminum conductor wire with the same circular mil the cross section or diameter. Hi flex pvc welding cable power cable electrical cable. Ce eac 1ph en 609741 en 6097410 air cooling power generator friendly. Welding wire, flexible copper cable, single conductor. Copper is the primary conductor metal commonly used in welding leads.
Available in gauge 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 250 mcm, 350 mcm, 500 mcm. Welding cable is made to be extremely durable and flexible. All gauge sizes of welding cable are insulated with a highly flexible ethylene propylene diene monomer jacket, making it ideal for tight battery applications, solar panels, and welding applications. Highly flexible annealed 30 gauge bare copper conductor, insulated with an epdm jacket and paper separator. Our resistance welding cables are low maintenance and provide a longer cable life. Simply select the length you want from the tab above. For more than 55 years, iewc has been an entrusted partner for thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audiovisual and. As an example, lets assume you have a 400 amp power source at 60% duty cycle and need a total combined length of electrode plus work cables of 100 feet. Selecting the proper size welding cables lincoln electric.
Sending a big thanks to our customer, alan, who snapped this photo of his 1 0 welding cable class m mounted on his pipeline weld truck alan, who is located in the beautiful state of washington, decided to buy 250. Ewcs 2 gauge premium extra flexible welding cable 600 volt. Radnor 10 flexible welding cable 50 hd shrink pack airgas. Awg sizes will have three numbers, for example, 2 awg 62530. Flex cable offers exceptional design, assembly and energy. Battery cable, 10 welding lead, temporary power cable, 10 flexible cable, 600 volt cable, 10 copper cable, 10 welders lead, hurricane cable, etc. Heavy duty, abrasionresistant welding cable designed for secondary voltage resistance welding leads and power supply applications not exceeding 600v ac. Welding cable ampacities single conductor required cable sizes. This page offers flexible copper welding cable which is a rubber insulated cable used to hook up welders in shops and garages. If productivity at a site is maintained above maintenance levels do numbers of breeding lapwing. Welding wire, flexible copper cable, single conductor rubber.
Consult manufacturers instructions on whether fine stranded conductors or welding cable conductor types may be used. Flexaprene is the most recognized brand name in welding cable is designed for all welding applications where a stingerwhip, leads, groups are used. Transnet nz ltd utility products catalogue 2018 second edition by. The insulation has a sort of suede feel to it so that might attract and hold onto oil and dirt but other than that it is perfect. You can rely on the quality of ewcs 2 awg premium welding cable for your most critical applications. R11, r30, and r120 electric actuators with integral drive. Power supply applications not exceeding 600 volts ac. Welding cable features epdm rubber insulation that meets or exceeds all industry specifications and is designed for generalpurpose welding applications. Welding cable is highly flexible and resistant to flame, oil, abrasion, tar and grease. Welding cable is for use on connections from electrode holders. Buy welding cable 40 here or call 800 3348400 for help. Iewc advances the way the world connects, stays powered, and drives forward through comprehensive supply chain and logistics solutions for wire, cable, and wire management products. Flexaprene by the foot welding cable rts wire and cable.