Dura-Flex® Type W Multi-Conductor

Multi-Conductor Power Cable

Direct’s Dura-Flex Type W Multi-Conductor cable is a robust and flexible solution, ideal for permanent or temporary power supply needs. Featuring 2, 3, and 4 multi-conductor configurations with uniquely colored conductors and a round profile with a bound core, this cable ensures both durability and flexibility in various applications. The versatile cable is commonly terminated with Cam-Lok™ connectors and other power cable assemblies to construct various power cable assemblies, feeder cables, and cable extensions.

These cables are equipped with thick synthetic rubber insulation and an oil, chemical, and water-resistant jacket. Configurations with two to four conductors, including a green conductor that can serve as a ground conductor in three and four-wire cable configurations. Dura-Flex Type W cable is suitable for heavy-use industries, and emergency applications, and functions as portable power supply cables for 2,000-volt multi-wire AC power supplies, addressing diverse needs from power generators to ship-to-shore connections.

Dura-Flex Type W cable is also commonly deployed within heavy-use, industrial, and emergency applications, including power and equipment rental (e.g. power generators), motor and battery leads, mining and oil drilling, shore power, HVAC systems, and general power distribution.

Dura-Flex Type W cable is UL listed, MSHA approved, RHH / RHW / RHW 2, and manufactured in the USA.

Specifications

Conductors
  • Rope-lay, bunch-stranded 30 AWG copper conductor
  • Bare ASTM Class K copper
Voltage Rating
  • 600 V and 2,000 V
Insulation & Jacket
  • Separators: Paper insulation & mesh jacket
  • Filler Type: Twisted paper
  • Insulated with low-smoke, halogen-free EPDM compound
  • Jacketed with proprietary CPE compound
  • Resistant to abrasion, crushing force, extreme temperatures, flame, impact, oil, sunlight, and water
  • UL tested 60°C (140°F) oil resistant temperature rating
  • UL tested 720 hours sunlight resistance rating
Temperature Range
  • -40°C (-40°F) to 90°C (194°F) Dry; 90°C (194°F) Wet
Industry Approvals
  • UL 44, 1650, and 2556
  • ASTM B3, B49, and B172
  • MSHA Approved
  • FT-1, FT-2, FT-5
Available Lengths
  • Reels at 250', 500’, 1,000’, and 2,500’
  • Custom lengths available upon request
Cable SizeConductor Stranding
/ Gauge
Conductor Wall Thickness
(Nominal)
Jacket Thickness
(Nominal)
Outside Diameter
(Nominal)
Cable Weight
(per 1,000')
Ampacity*
AWGinininlbs
8/2182 / 30.060.109.77834974 A
8/3182 / 30.060.141.88651465 A
8/4182 / 30.060.141.95963552 A
6/2273 / 30.060.109.86845799 A
6/3273 / 30.060.141.98364587 A
6/4273 / 30.060.1411.06780369 A
4/2429 / 30.060.1090.938583130 A
4/3429 / 30.060.1251.026794114 A
4/4429 / 30.060.1251.120100691 A
2/2676 / 30.060.1411.140909174 A
2/3676 / 30.060.1411.2071215152 A
2/4676 / 30.060.1251.2871476121 A
(*) Allowable ampacity per NFPA 70 / NEC Article 400. Values are based on ambient temperature of 30°C.
Cable SizeConductor Stranding
/ Gauge
Conductor Wall Thickness
(Nominal)
Jacket Thickness
(Nominal)
Outside Diameter
(Nominal)
Cable Weight
(per 1,000')
Ampacity*
AWGmmmmmmlbs
8/2182 / 301.522.7719.7634974 A
8/3182 / 301.523.5822.5051464 A
8/4182 / 301.523.5824.3663552 A
6/2273 / 301.522.7722.0545799 A
6/3273 / 301.523.5824.9764587 A
6/4273 / 301.523.5827.1080369 A
4/2429 / 301.522.7723.83583130 A
4/3429 / 301.523.1826.06794114 A
4/4429 / 301.523.1828.45100691 A
2/2676 / 301.523.5828.96909174 A
2/3676 / 301.523.5830.661215152 A
2/4676 / 301.523.1832.691476121 A
(*) Allowable ampacity per NFPA 70 / NEC Article 400. Values are based on ambient temperature of 30°C.
UL Only Listed Benefits
  • Superior jacket wall concentricity
  • Reduced jacket wall thickness
  • Reduced Final Outside Diameter
  • Increased Flexibility (due to thinner jacket wall and not having a binder tape)
  • Superior cable strip-ability for termination (due to thinner jacket wall, type of fillers we use and not having to remove binder tape)
Jacket Colors
  • Black (Standard) Blue Brown Green Orange Red White Yellow
Marking Options
  • Quick Print®
  • Surface Print
  • Indent Print
  • Sequential Marking
  • Color Stripe