Coleman Cable Catalog - Womack Electric Supply Company

Common Abbreviations & Wire TermsAWGAmerican Wire Gauge. A relative system for the designation of wire diameter.CSACanadian Standards Association. This is a nonprofit, independent organization that operates a listing service forelectrical and electronic materials and equipment the Canadian counterpart of the Underwriters Laboratories.ETLIntertek Testing Services. This is an independent organization that operates a listing service for electrical and electronicmaterials and equipment and tests to recognized standards distributed by UL, CSA, NEMA, etc.HPNParallel Heater Cord, typically Neoprene-insulated two conductor.OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Act. Specifically the Williams-Steiger Law passed in 1970 covering all factors relatingto safety in places of employment.PVCPolyvinyl Chloride. Compound used in thermoplastic (SJTW, STW) cords.SEOWExtra hard service cord. Thermoplastic elastomer, oil resistant (TPE) construction jacket. 600 volt, weather resistantfor outdoor use.SJEOWHard Service Cord. Thermoplastic elastomer, oil resistant (TPE) construction jacket. 300 volt, weather resistant foroutdoor use.STWExtra Hard Service Cord. Thermoplastic constructed jacket. 600 volt, weather resistant for outdoor use.SJTWHard Service Cord. Thermoplastic constructed jacket. 300 volt, weather resistant for outdoor use.SPT-1Thermoplastic constructed parallel jacketed (flat). 300 volt, 2 or 3 conductor, 18 gauge.SPT-2Same as SPT-1 but heavier construction. 18-16 gauge.SPT-3Same as SPT-2 but heavier construction. 18-10 gauge.SRDTRange and dryer cord, 3 conductor parallel or 4 conductors insulated thermoplastic construction.SVTVacuum cleaner service cord. All plastic construction. 2 or 3 conductors.TPEAbbreviation for thermoplastic elastomer compound used in Polar/Solar cords (SEOW, SJEOW).ULUnderwriters Laboratories. This is a nonprofit independent organization that operates a listing service for electricaland electronic materials and equipment.47