- AWG / conductors
- 18/2
- Ampacity
- 10
- Stranding
- 16/30
- Nominal OD
- .345"
Industrial Power Cord
Industrial power cord. SEOOW portable cord, 18/2 to 2/5.
−58°F to 221°F. 600 V.Industrial power cord. SEOOW portable cord
Approvals and origin
At a glance
- 600 V600 V range
- 18/2 to 2/5
- 300 VJunior cord
- 18/3 to 12/3 at 300 V
- TemperatureTemperature
- −58°F to 221°F
- ULUL
- SEOOW, file E224869
- CSACSA
- STOOW, −58°F to 221°F
- WaterWater
- Approved for submersion

SEOOW portable cord, −58°F
Polar Wire Industrial Power Cord is a multi-conductor portable cord with an Arctic Ultraflex Blue TPE jacket. UL Listed SEOOW at 600 V for NEC Article 400, file E224869. CSA STOOW. It stays flexible at −58°F (−50°C), where a rubber cord stiffens. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, wet locations, and water submersion. Manufactured in the United States.
- Arctic Ultraflex Blue TPE. Stays flexible at −58°F (−50°C). Oil, grease, gas, salt, sunlight and chemicals.
- UL Listed SEOOW 600 V. NEC Article 400, file E224869. CSA STOOW. Class K copper, color-coded conductors.
- Finished extension cords. Clear lighted NEMA 5-15 (12 AWG) and NEMA 5-20 (10 AWG) ends, 3 ft to 100 ft.
Applications
Construction lighting, industrial machines, tools, motors, dockside and mining. Sold by the foot, or as finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords.

Construction sites, portable power, indoor and outdoor. Approved for submersion.

Heavy-duty tools, motors, industrial machines, large appliances.

Finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords, 3 ft to 100 ft, with lighted NEMA 5-15 and 5-20 ends.

MSHA P-241-3. Dockside, mining, and outdoor runs. SEOOW 600 V.
Extension cords from this cord
Finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords from this SEOOW. Clear lighted NEMA plugs and connectors. 600 V. 12 AWG uses NEMA 5-15. 10 AWG uses NEMA 5-20, which does not fit a standard wall outlet.


NEMA 5-15, single outlet
12 AWG, 15 amp, NEMA 5-15. Lengths on the online store: 10, 25, 50, and 100 ft. 14 AWG finished cords are retired. There is no 16 gauge finished cord.
NEMA 5-15, triple outlet
12 AWG only. Shortest set is 3 ft.
* Special order. Minimums apply. Shop links go to the Polar Wire store. Rows without a product page still shop the extension cord category.
Specifications, every size
AUF-123 is 12 AWG with three conductors. 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 and 10/3 are the sizes held in stock. Other 600 V sizes are special order. The 300 V junior cord is quote only.
600 V power cord
| Inner colors | Jacket | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF-182* | 18/2 | 16/30 | .345" | 10 | BlackWhite | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-183* | 18/3 | 16/30 | .365" | 10 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-184* | 18/4 | 16/30 | .395" | 7 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-185* | 18/5 | 16/30 | .465" | 5.6 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-162* | 16/2 | 26/30 | .370" | 13 | BlackWhite | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-163 | 16/3 | 26/30 | .390" | 13 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Shop |
| AUF-164* | 16/4 | 26/30 | .420" | 10 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-165* | 16/5 | 26/30 | .495" | 8 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-142* | 14/2 | 41/30 | .505" | 18 | BlackWhite | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-143 | 14/3 | 41/30 | .525" | 18 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Shop |
| AUF-144* | 14/4 | 41/30 | .575" | 15 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-145* | 14/5 | 41/30 | .652" | 12 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-122* | 12/2 | 65/30 | .570" | 25 | BlackWhite | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-123 | 12/3 | 65/30 | .595" | 25 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Shop |
| AUF-124* | 12/4 | 65/30 | .645" | 20 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-125* | 12/5 | 65/30 | .710" | 16 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-102* | 10/2 | 104/30 | .655" | 30 | BlackWhite | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-103 | 10/3 | 104/30 | .662" | 30 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Shop |
| AUF-104* | 10/4 | 104/30 | .705" | 25 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-105* | 10/5 | 104/30 | .771" | 20 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-83* | 8/3 | 96/28 | .700" | 40 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-84* | 8/4 | 7x24/30 | .929" | 35 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-85* | 8/5 | 96/28 | .850" | 28 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-63* | 6/3 | 96/26 | .818" | 55 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-64* | 6/4 | 7x37/30 | 1.038" | 45 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-65* | 6/5 | 96/26 | .992" | 36 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-43* | 4/3 | 96/24 | .911" | 70 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-44* | 4/4 | 7x60/30 | 1.232" | 60 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-45* | 4/5 | 96/24 | 1.203" | 48 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-23* | 2/3 | 7X7/0.0223 | 1.158" | 95 | BlackWhiteGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-24* | 2/4 | 7X7/0.0223 | 1.267" | 80 | BlackWhiteRedGreen | Blue | Special order |
| AUF-25* | 2/5 | 7X7/0.0223 | 1.389" | 64 | BlackWhiteRedGreenOrange | Blue | Special order |
- AWG / conductors
- 18/3
- Ampacity
- 10
- Stranding
- 16/30
- Nominal OD
- .365"
- AWG / conductors
- 18/4
- Ampacity
- 7
- Stranding
- 16/30
- Nominal OD
- .395"
- AWG / conductors
- 18/5
- Ampacity
- 5.6
- Stranding
- 16/30
- Nominal OD
- .465"
- AWG / conductors
- 16/2
- Ampacity
- 13
- Stranding
- 26/30
- Nominal OD
- .370"
- AWG / conductors
- 16/3
- Ampacity
- 13
- Stranding
- 26/30
- Nominal OD
- .390"
- AWG / conductors
- 16/4
- Ampacity
- 10
- Stranding
- 26/30
- Nominal OD
- .420"
- AWG / conductors
- 16/5
- Ampacity
- 8
- Stranding
- 26/30
- Nominal OD
- .495"
- AWG / conductors
- 14/2
- Ampacity
- 18
- Stranding
- 41/30
- Nominal OD
- .505"
- AWG / conductors
- 14/3
- Ampacity
- 18
- Stranding
- 41/30
- Nominal OD
- .525"
- AWG / conductors
- 14/4
- Ampacity
- 15
- Stranding
- 41/30
- Nominal OD
- .575"
- AWG / conductors
- 14/5
- Ampacity
- 12
- Stranding
- 41/30
- Nominal OD
- .652"
- AWG / conductors
- 12/2
- Ampacity
- 25
- Stranding
- 65/30
- Nominal OD
- .570"
- AWG / conductors
- 12/3
- Ampacity
- 25
- Stranding
- 65/30
- Nominal OD
- .595"
- AWG / conductors
- 12/4
- Ampacity
- 20
- Stranding
- 65/30
- Nominal OD
- .645"
- AWG / conductors
- 12/5
- Ampacity
- 16
- Stranding
- 65/30
- Nominal OD
- .710"
- AWG / conductors
- 10/2
- Ampacity
- 30
- Stranding
- 104/30
- Nominal OD
- .655"
- AWG / conductors
- 10/3
- Ampacity
- 30
- Stranding
- 104/30
- Nominal OD
- .662"
- AWG / conductors
- 10/4
- Ampacity
- 25
- Stranding
- 104/30
- Nominal OD
- .705"
- AWG / conductors
- 10/5
- Ampacity
- 20
- Stranding
- 104/30
- Nominal OD
- .771"
- AWG / conductors
- 8/3
- Ampacity
- 40
- Stranding
- 96/28
- Nominal OD
- .700"
- AWG / conductors
- 8/4
- Ampacity
- 35
- Stranding
- 7x24/30
- Nominal OD
- .929"
- AWG / conductors
- 8/5
- Ampacity
- 28
- Stranding
- 96/28
- Nominal OD
- .850"
- AWG / conductors
- 6/3
- Ampacity
- 55
- Stranding
- 96/26
- Nominal OD
- .818"
- AWG / conductors
- 6/4
- Ampacity
- 45
- Stranding
- 7x37/30
- Nominal OD
- 1.038"
- AWG / conductors
- 6/5
- Ampacity
- 36
- Stranding
- 96/26
- Nominal OD
- .992"
- AWG / conductors
- 4/3
- Ampacity
- 70
- Stranding
- 96/24
- Nominal OD
- .911"
- AWG / conductors
- 4/4
- Ampacity
- 60
- Stranding
- 7x60/30
- Nominal OD
- 1.232"
- AWG / conductors
- 4/5
- Ampacity
- 48
- Stranding
- 96/24
- Nominal OD
- 1.203"
- AWG / conductors
- 2/3
- Ampacity
- 95
- Stranding
- 7X7/0.0223
- Nominal OD
- 1.158"
- AWG / conductors
- 2/4
- Ampacity
- 80
- Stranding
- 7X7/0.0223
- Nominal OD
- 1.267"
- AWG / conductors
- 2/5
- Ampacity
- 64
- Stranding
- 7X7/0.0223
- Nominal OD
- 1.389"
300 V junior power cord
| Inner colors | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF-183J* | 18/3 | 16/30 | .310" | 10 | BlackWhiteGreen | Special order |
| AUF-163J* | 16/3 | 26/30 | .330" | 13 | BlackWhiteGreen | Special order |
| AUF-143J* | 14/3 | 41/30 | .370" | 18 | BlackWhiteGreen | Special order |
| AUF-123J* | 12/3 | 65/30 | .435" | 25 | BlackWhiteGreen | Special order |
- AWG / conductors
- 18/3
- Ampacity
- 10
- Stranding
- 16/30
- Nominal OD
- .310"
- AWG / conductors
- 16/3
- Ampacity
- 13
- Stranding
- 26/30
- Nominal OD
- .330"
- AWG / conductors
- 14/3
- Ampacity
- 18
- Stranding
- 41/30
- Nominal OD
- .370"
- AWG / conductors
- 12/3
- Ampacity
- 25
- Stranding
- 65/30
- Nominal OD
- .435"
* Occasionally stocked. Generally special order. Minimums may apply. Ampacities of 600 V and 1000 V 105°C AWM wires in air, for a single conductor in free air, per NEC table 310-17 adjusted for 105°C. Engineering information only. The exact application may need approval from the authority having local jurisdiction. Cold temperature rating is −50°C.
By the foot, or as a finished cord.
UL Listed SEOOW 600 V, file E224869. Stays flexible at −58°F. Sold by the foot, and as finished extension cords.
Approvals and ratings
UL file E224869. CSA 265576. Jacket print below.
UL Listed SEOOW
File E224869. 600 V
UL Listed SEOOW 600 V for NEC Article 400.
−58°F to 221°F
−50°C to 105°C
Stays flexible at −58°F. Oil and water resistant.
CSA STOOW
CSA STOOW (TPE), −58°F to 221°F. FT2, water resistant.
MSHA P-241-3
Flame resistance and mining applications.
Submersion
Suitable and approved for submersion. Non-wicking polypropylene fillers.
Made in the USA
Manufactured by Polar Wire Products in the United States.
Typical legend printed on the cord
E224869 16 AWG (1.31mm2) 2/C SEOOW (UL) 600V 105C (-50C). CSA 265576 SEOOW 600V 105C (-50C) FT2 WATER RESISTANT
Documents and resources
Cord spec sheet, finished extension sets, and Class K resistance. If you need something that is not here, ask us: 8am to 5pm AKST, Monday to Friday.
Frequently asked questions
If you need something that is not here, ask us: 8am to 5pm AKST, Monday to Friday.
What is industrial power cord?
Industrial power cord is Polar Wire's UL Listed SEOOW portable cord: Arctic Ultraflex Blue TPE jacket, -50°C to 105°C (-58°F to 221°F), 600 V, file E224869. CSA Certified STOOW. Sold by the foot, and as finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords.
What is a flexible power cord?
This flexible power cord is the same industrial power cord: Arctic Ultraflex Blue TPE that stays flexible at -50°C (-58°F). UL Listed SEOOW, 600 V. Sold by the foot. Finished 10 AWG and 12 AWG extension cords are on the online store. Lengths are in "Can I get it in a set length?" Other bulk sizes are special order, and minimums may apply.
What is the temperature rating of this power cord?
-50°C to 105°C, which is -58°F to 221°F. That is the UL Listed SEOOW rating and the CSA STOOW rating on Polar Wire Industrial Power Cord.
What is portable cord?
Portable cord is the UL family this product belongs to. Polar Wire Industrial Power Cord is SEOOW, a 600 V portable cord type. The letter breakdown is in "What is SEOOW cable?" below. File E224869.
What gauge cord do I need for a 20 amp circuit?
The table on this page gives 12/3 an ampacity of 25 amps and 10/3 an ampacity of 30 amps, so 12 AWG is the smallest that covers a 20 amp circuit and 10 AWG is what gives you headroom on a long run or a hard-starting load. Those figures are engineering information only. Voltage drop over length is a separate calculation.
What makes a cord a cold weather extension cord?
Polar Wire Industrial Power Cord uses Arctic Ultraflex Blue TPE, rated from -58°F to 221°F, which is -50°C to 105°C. UL Type SEOOW, 600 V, file E224869.
What is SEOOW cable?
SEOOW is a UL portable cord type. S is hard service at 600 volts, E is thermoplastic elastomer, the two Os mean both the insulation and the jacket are oil resistant, and W means it is rated for outdoor and wet locations. Our cord is UL Listed SEOOW 600V for NEC Article 400 under file E224869 and CSA Certified STOOW from -50 degrees C to 105 degrees C. The 300 volt version of the same construction is the junior cord.
Can I get it in a set length?
Finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords are on the online store at store.polarwire.com/extension-cords/. 10 AWG, 20 amp, NEMA 5-20: 25, 50, and 100 ft, SKUs AUF-PC10-25, AUF-PC10-50, and AUF-PC10-100. Those will not fit a 5-15 wall outlet. 12 AWG, 15 amp, NEMA 5-15, single outlet: 10, 25, 50, and 100 ft. 12 AWG, 15 amp, NEMA 5-15, triple outlet: 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100 ft. Typical catalog price for those visible sets is about $38 for a 3 ft 12 AWG triple to $424 for a 100 ft 10 AWG 20 amp. See the store for today's price. Bulk SEOOW in 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 and 10/3 is sold by the foot. Other bulk sizes are special order, and minimums may apply. 14 AWG finished cords are retired. There is no 16 gauge finished cord on the online store.
How much does industrial power cord cost?
Typical price for bulk industrial power cord on the online store is $0.70 to $14 per foot, depending on gauge. 18/3 SEOOW sits near $0.70. 2/5 sits near $14. That is the cord sold by the foot, not a finished extension set. See the store for today's price: store.polarwire.com/arctic-ultraflex-blue-power-cord/.
Can this cord be used in water?
It is suitable for and approved for submersion in water, and it is rated for indoor and outdoor use and wet locations. The fillers are non-wicking polypropylene, which is what stops water traveling down the inside of a cable that has been nicked. It also carries MSHA approval P-241-3 for flame resistance and mining applications, and Federal and Military use under Federal Spec JC-580B.
Buy it, or have it quoted
Cut lengths are on the online store. Finished Arctic Ultraflex Blue extension cords are on the online store and on this page. Special order sizes and the 300 V junior cord are quoted from here.

