2 Welding Cable Diameter

Welding cable is often rated with a conductor temperature of 75 c 167 f 90 c 194 f or 105 c 221 f.
2 welding cable diameter. If you have the specifications readily. This 2 0 awg welding cable contains stranded 1196 30 bare copper conductors that help with the flexibility of the wire and adds to the conductivity that is needed in. View the southwire company aluminum service entry use 2 cable assortment 720 32 72 ft 720 32. Shorter cables can carry more current than longer cables of the same diameter.
Welding cable class m. The lincoln electric 2 copper welding cable is made with fine drawn ultra thin copper and a rugged neoprene jacket. Awg sizes will have three numbers for example 2 awg 625 30 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. Used for connecting both a welding electrode holder and work clamp to a welding power source.
It remains flexible in a wide range of temperatures and is ideal for stick welders generator welders and work leads on wire feed welders. Set your store to see local availability. While the copper wire itself can handle the high temperatures generated by higher amperages before sustaining damage the insulation protecting them. Class m cable can be relied on for constant service from 50 c up to 90 c.
Item sold by the foot o d. Allied wire and cable carries welding cable in a number of sizes. View the awg reference table below for dimensions and sizing of welding. Our 2 0 gauge welding cable features a flexible black or red epdm jacket for insulation with 0 084 thickness.
Class m welding cable is our premium welding cable. The important specs to go by when choosing the appropriate wire that is suitable for your applications are the wire gauge amp voltage rating and the length needed. The welding cable size chart below includes the wire gauge length of the wire diameter weight technical details and color of available. Welding cable size is measured by the american wire gauge awg standard.