Buy SO Cable & SOOW Cable

A question we are often asked is what is the difference between SO cable and VNTC cable and under what circumstances should I use one over the other?  Keep in mind that SO cable is generally designed for portable power applications also known as temporary power.  Tray cable on the other hand is designed more for a permanent installation.  If you think in those terms, it will make it easier for you to decide which one to use.  If you are installing something and leaving it there for the long term, then tray cable is probably your best bet.

Another factor to consider is what the cable will actually be exposed to.  SO cable is not designed to be left out in the sun or buried under ground for any extended period of time.  If you use it in that way you will find that the jacket will begin to dry rot and crack.  Tray cable on the other hand generally comes with a UV resistant jacket that is also direct burial rated.  Delco stocks both items in most gauge sizes and conductor counts.  Give us a call if you have any questions at 800-714-9473.

One of the more popular uses of SO cable is for temporary power applications.  If you are in a situation where you are using a generator of any type, many times you will need an SO cable with multiple conductors depending on the generator configuration.  Some generators only need or use a single conductor power wire.  In these cases many people will end up using a welding cable.  Welding cable is quite similar to SO cable in that the jacketing material is basically the same.  The voltage and temperatur rating are also the same at 600 volts and 90 dgrees celsius.  As always the size and power of your generator will determine how large the cable needs to be to handle the amperage and voltage.

Whatever your need or configuration, Delco Wire and Cable stocks most awg sizes of both welding cable and SO cable.  We never charge for cuts and there is no minimum order size for either product.  Give us a call at 800-714-9473.