UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 North American Thermoplastic & TPE Portable Cords300 V UL 62 / CSA TPE ('E')Arctic -50 °C to +105 °C FlexDouble Oil (OO) & Outdoor (W)

SJEOOW TPE Portable Cord300 V UL 62 / CSA junior service TPE (-50 to +105 °C) double oil- & weather-resistant cord

Type SJEOOW is a premium 300 V Junior Hard Service flexible portable cord per UL 62 and CSA C22.2 No. 49 insulated and jacketed with Thermoplastic Elastomer ('E' = TPE). Combining double oil resistance ('OO' on both cores and jacket), outdoor sunlight/water ra

Arctic -50 °C Cold Flex + UV ('W')
Double Oil Resistant TPE (OO)
Zero-Memory Limp TPE Handling
UL Listed / CSA Certified
Order designation
SJEOOW 16/2
Nom. OD
7.87 mm
Copper mass
27.8 kg/km
Total mass ≈
73.0 kg/km
Min. bend R
39.4 mm
All sizes (13)
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
300 V AC
UL 62 Junior Hard Service (SJ)
Elastomer ('E')
TPE core & jacke
Thermoplastic Elastomer compound
Temp window
-50 to +105 °C
10 °C colder flex than PVC SJTOOW
Oil & weather
OO + W rated
Double oil, sunlight & water proof
Gauge range
18 to 10 AWG
2, 3, 4 & 5 conductors
Min. bend radius
5 × cord OD
Sub-zero reels & portable tools

Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 / NEC Art. 400 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is SJEOOW right for your machine?

Specified for cold-climate construction tools, arctic outdoor extension cords, food-and-beverage washdown drops, automated packaging conveyors, stage/entertainment rigging and spring-return cord reels.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

TPE outer jacket lies flat without coil memory and resists cutting oils, solvents and abrasion.

Free-hanging vertical run

Suitable

Ideal for overhead pendant drops, robotic cells and cord reels operating down to -50 °C.

Motorised monospiral reel

Suitable

Lower specific gravity and superior flex recovery make SJEOOW the top 300 V choice for spring cord reels.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

With conditions

Rated to 300 V AC; for 480 V / 600 V 3-phase industrial machinery specify 600 V SEOOW.

SEOOW 600 V TPE portable cord
Typical machinesCold-storage & arctic constructionIndustrial spring-return cord reelsPortable power tools & roboticsStage, broadcast & event lightingFood, beverage & chemical plants

Construction

Layer by layer

ASTM B174 flexible bunch-stranded bare copper (18–10 AWG) + oil-resistant TPE core insulation ('E' + first 'O') + non-wicking fillers + oil-, sunlight- and water-resistant TPE outer jacket (second 'O' + 'W', -50 to +105 °C).

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Flexible bunch-stranded copper (ASTM B174)Fine-stranded annealed bare copper (30 AWG wires) per UL 62ASTM B174
2Oil-resistant TPE core insulation (E + O)105 °C / -50 °C thermoplastic elastomer insulation with colour coding and oil immunityUL 62
3Non-wicking fibrillated fillers & separatorKeeps core lay concentric and strips cleanly without talcum powder residueUL 62
4Oil & arctic-weather TPE jacket (O + W)Low-density, non-marking thermoplastic elastomer outer sheath (-50 °C to +105 °C)UL 62

SJEOOW Black / Yellow / Blue Industrial Grade

300 V TPE double oil-resistant cord in high-visibility safety colours or matte black stage finish.

SJEOOW Shielded Option

Available with 85 % tinned copper braid or foil/braid shield for VFD/sensor portable drops.

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 / NEC Art. 400. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage
300 V AC rms
Dielectric withstand test
1.5 kV AC rms for 1 minute
NEC ampacity (3 current-carrying cores)
10 A (18 AWG) · 13 A (16 AWG) · 18 A (14 AWG) · 25 A (12 AWG) · 30 A (10 AWG)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature
-50 °C to +105 °C (UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49)
Arctic cold bend test
-50 °C for 4 hours on mandrel without cracking

Mechanical

Nom. insulation / jacket wall (16–12 AWG)
0.76 mm (30 mil) TPE insulation · 1.52 mm (60 mil) TPE jacket
Specific gravity advantage
12–18 % lighter than equivalent PVC SJTOOW or rubber SJOOW

Resistance

Double oil resistance ('OO')
Both TPE core insulation and TPE jacket pass UL 62 oil immersion
Sunlight, water & flame ('W')
UL 62 outdoor wet location & UV rated · UL VW-1 / CSA FT2 flame

Reference standards

Reference standards
UL 62, CSA C22.2 No. 49 & NEC Article 400
Approvals
UL Listed, CSA Certified, MSHA Approved option, RoHS 3

Identification

Code breakdown
S = Service · J = Junior (300 V) · E = Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) · OO = Double Oil · W = Weather/Outdoor
Core colour code
Black, White, Green (+ Red, Orange)

Sizes

13 standard configurations (SJEOOW)

Nominal dimensions, copper weight, total mass and electrical parameters for SJEOOW per UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 / NEC Art. 400.

Dimensions & masses
DesignationAWG × ConductorsStranding / NEC AmpsNom. OD
mm
Copper
kg/km
Total mass ≈
kg/km
Min. bend R
mm
Enquiry
SJEOOW size schedule
SJEOOW 18/218 AWG × 2C16/30 · 10 A7.2417.558.036.2
SJEOOW 18/318 AWG × 3C16/30 · 10 A7.7526.272.038.8
SJEOOW 18/418 AWG × 4C16/30 · 7 A8.5135.090.042.5
SJEOOW 16/216 AWG × 2C26/30 · 13 A7.8727.873.039.4
SJEOOW 16/316 AWG × 3C26/30 · 13 A8.3841.792.041.9
SJEOOW 16/416 AWG × 4C26/30 · 10 A9.2755.6118.046.3
SJEOOW 14/214 AWG × 2C41/30 · 18 A9.0244.2102.045.1
SJEOOW 14/314 AWG × 3C41/30 · 18 A9.5366.3132.047.6
SJEOOW 14/414 AWG × 4C41/30 · 15 A10.5488.4168.052.7
SJEOOW 12/312 AWG × 3C65/30 · 25 A11.05105.0188.055.2
SJEOOW 12/412 AWG × 4C65/30 · 20 A12.07140.0240.060.4
SJEOOW 10/310 AWG × 3C104/30 · 30 A14.35168.0312.071.8
SJEOOW 10/410 AWG × 4C104/30 · 25 A15.75224.0398.078.8
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Dimensions and tolerances conform to UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 / NEC Art. 400.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
1.5 kV AC dielectric test, spark test & DC resistanceZero breakdown; resistance per UL 62100 % of reels
Sample tests
-50 °C cold mandrel bend & double oil immersion ('OO')Zero cracks at -50 °C; passes core & jacket oil testEvery lot
720-hour UV weathering, water absorption & VW-1/FT2 flameUL Listed & CSA Certified to UL 62 / C22.2 No. 49Type qualification

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

UL Listed Type SJEOOWCSA Certified C22.2 No. 49 (FT2)NEC Article 400 CompliantOSHA & MSHA AcceptableRoHS 3 Compliant

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX (UL) SJEOOW [N/AWG] 300V 105C -50C TPE WATER RESISTANT CSA FT2 [lot/ft]
Delivery form
Non-returnable wooden drums, export reels or shrink-wrapped coils
Standard drum lengths
100 m · 250 m · 500 m · 1000 m
MOQ
200 m (stock sizes) · 500 m (custom lengths)
Lead time
2–3 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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What does the 'E' stand for in SJEOOW?
In UL 62 / NEC Article 400 nomenclature, 'E' designates Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) insulation and jacket, distinguishing it from 'T' (Thermoplastic PVC, as in SJTOOW) and blank/thermoset rubber (EPD/SBR/Neoprene, as in SJOOW).
How does SJEOOW compare with thermoset rubber SJOOW?
SJOOW uses thermoset EPDM/neoprene rubber rated -40 °C to +90 °C. SJEOOW uses thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), which widens the temperature range to -50 °C to +105 °C, reduces cable weight by ~15 %, eliminates chalky talcum separators and offers non-marking, cleaner stripping.
When should I choose 600 V SEOOW instead of 300 V SJEOOW?
SJEOOW is a 300 V Junior Service ('J') cord in 18–10 AWG for 120/208/240 V tools and appliances. For 480 V or 600 V 3-phase industrial equipment, heavy mining/stage feeders up to 2 AWG, or extra-hard-usage environments, select 600 V SEOOW.
Why is SJEOOW preferred in Canadian and Alaskan outdoor construction?
Standard PVC cords stiffen into rigid coils below -25 °C and crack near -40 °C, whereas SJEOOW remains limp and uncoils effortlessly at -50 °C.

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