UL Lead Wire (Hook-up wire)
We promote Southwire’s Copperfield® brand in relation to UL/CSA wires for appliances, SAE automotive, military and industrial lead wire applications. Supplying bare and tinned copper stranded products ranging from 36 AWG to 4 AWG solid. Our diverse cabling equipment produces comprehensive bunch and rope constructions ranging from 26 AWG to 1000 MCM.
Southwire’s Copperfield®brand also offers the broadest range of insulation materials in the industry from PVC, XLPE, EPDM, CPE, TPE, Silicone or Braided Silicone. The Copperfield product line is the most complete lead wire selection in the industry with over 250 UL, CSA, SAE, and Military styles and approvals.
These UL/CSA wire and cables are used in a wide range of applications such as appliances, control panels, machine tools, lamp cords, EV chargers, batteries, switchgear, electric heaters, thermocouples, gas igniters, CNC machines, grinding, cutting, metal forming, buffing, bottling equipment, conveyors, processing & packaging equipment, assembly lines, food and beverage, oil sands, plant expansion, wind energy and data centres.
UL Hookup Wires
The range is manufactured using solid or stranded tinned or bare copper conductors with PVC insulation. The 7 stranded products are available with pre-fused copper strand. The wires are for use in internal wiring of electrical equipment in dry or damp locations. Applications include electric ranges, heating equipment, lighting fixtures etc.
UL Panel Wiring
MTW wire is for use mainly in internal wiring of electrical equipment, control panels, appliances, and grounding for use on industrial plan floor. Switchboard Wire, also known as Panelboard Wire, is a lead wire that is commonly referred to as SIS Wire in the electrical industry.
UL Automotive Cable
SXL/ GXL/ TXL is manufactured using stranded bare or tinned copper conductors with cross-linked polyethylene insulation and are manufactured from 8 awg up to 20 awg. These cables meet specification SAE Spec. J1128. and used in general purpose low tension applications in surface vehicle electrical systems.
SGT/ SGR/ SGX Battery cables are stranded bare copper with PVC, Rubber, TPR or Cross-Link Insulation. 85°C (SGT), 90°C (SGR), 125°C (SGX), 60 Volts. Applications include Battery Cable is for interconnection between batteries and starter or ground in vehicles.
Southwire FLUY, FLRY, and FLY Automotive Lead Wires are 60 VDC and 25 VAC cables that can be used in harnesses made for all types of land vehicles. 600 V rated designs may be available on special order.
As the EV sector expands at a rapid pace, Southwire continues to add to its range of automotive cables with EV charging cables and infrastructure solutions for cars, trucks, buses, aircrafts or yachts. Solutions include on-car harness wires and AC / DC charging cables (including liquid-cooled). Contact us for custom solutions.
HVAC
Products include a range of thermostat wires for class 2 power-limited circuits. The product range includes Plenum rated cables. For use in thermostat control applications.
Welding Cables
Southwire Super Excelene welding cable is designed for use on welding leads from the secondary side of the power source, typical for arc welders. The extra flexible lead cable is used on electrode to welder units, battery cables and temporary or permanent lead cables.
Pump, Irrigation & Landscape Lighting Cables
A wide range of cables for use in outside areas like golf courses, parks, sports grounds, agricultural land etc. Applications include pumping, control systems, sprinklers, lighting etc.
