Difference Between SJOOW and SOOW Power Cables

Actually,as we know that talk about the difference between SJOOW and SOOW cable can sometimes be quite difficult and confusing, especially if you are not an expert technician or do not have that much experience in working with wires and esp cables in oil field . However, one simple fact that can surely be easily remember is that the ‘J' in SJOOW stands for ‘Junior', which means that the esp cable works only on 300 volts, whereas the SOOW cable works on 600 volts. Other than this major difference in voltage, there does not seem to be any other relevant difference between SJOOW and SOOW cable. The specifications for these cables are all quite the same, such as:

• EPDM insulation, premium-grade
• Color coded
• Coated with a Black Rubber Neoprene Jacket
• Works on a temperature range of between negative 40°C up to positive 90°C
• For use on control circuits, equipment used on heavy industrial applications, as well as construction and processing tools
• The strand is extra-flexible
• Can resist abrasions well
• High levels of resistance to oil and solvents
• High levels of resistance to flame, water, and ozone
• UL compliant and CSA certified
• Can be used both indoors and outdoors

Even the part numbers for SJOOW and SOOW cables are all almost the same, except for the ‘J' in SJOOW. These part numbers denote the color code of each part, such SJOOW/SOOW 18/2 that stands for a black-and-white conductor with a black jacket. The numbers 18/2 stands for and 18awg 2-conductor cable. The number of conductors for each 18awg cable can go as high up as 4 for both the SJOOW and the SOOW cables. There are also 16awg cables that 2, 3, and 4 conductors, 14awg cables with the same ascending number of conductors, and 10- or 12awg cables with the same conductor numbers. Each conductor on a set has its own distinct color to avoid confusion, such as a 3-conductor set color-coded with black, white, and green.

And because the only real difference between SJOOW and SOOW cable is the letter ‘J', these acronyms also both have the same meaning:

S – Indicates that it is a heavy-duty power cord made of rubber EPDM

O – Indicates that the cables has Oil-resistant conductors

O – This second O means that the conductors are covered in a jacket that is also resistant to oil

W – Stands for the cables water-resistant ability

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If you have other questions about SJOOW and SOOW cable products, there are toll-free numbers on almost every single online store that you can call for inquiries. Well, actually, there is another difference between these two cable types: the price. This varies depending on the number of conductors for each awg measurement. For example, a 16awg 3-conductor SJOOW cable sells at $0.49 per foot (3/1/12), while the same sell at $0.55 (3/1/12) per foot on an SOOW cable. There are some online stores that offer free shipping if you purchase a certain length of cable that is equivalent to a certain amount, such as if you buy a cable length that is equivalent to no less than $250.

Type	Shape	Conductor	Cond.Size	Insulation	Jacket	Temp.	Voltage	Standard
QYPN	Flat	Copper	AWG 1# AWG2# AWG3# AWG4# AWG5# AWG6# AWG7# AWG8#	PP	NBR	96℃	3KV 4KV 5KV 6KV 8KV	IEEE1017 IEEE1018 IEEE1019 APIRP 11S5 APIRP 11S6 GOST GB/T16750
QYLPN	Flat	Al-Alloy		PP	NBR	96℃
QYPN Shielded	Flat	Copper		PP	NBR	96℃
QYPF	Flat	Copper		PP	PVC	96℃
QYPQ	Flat	Copper		PP	Lead Sheath	110℃
QYEN	Flat	Copper		EPDM	NBR	120℃
QYYFN	Flat	Copper		Polyimide film & Fluoroplastic	NBR	120℃-150℃
QYEQ	Flat	Copper		EPDM	Lead Sheath	120℃-232℃
QYEE	Flat	Copper		EPDM	EPDM	120℃-232℃
QYYEE	Flat	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	EPDM	120℃-232℃
QYYEQ	Flat	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	Lead Sheath	232℃
QYYFF	Flat	Copper		Polyimide film & Fluoroplastic	Fluoroplastic	250℃
QYPNY	Round	Copper		PP	NBR	96℃
QYPFY	Round	Copper		PP	PVC	96℃
QYPQY	Round	Copper		PP	Lead Sheath	96℃
QYENY	Round	Copper		EPDM	NBR	120℃
QYEQNY	Round	Copper		EPDM	Lead & NBR	120℃
QYYEQNY	Round	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	Lead & NBR	120℃
QYYENY	Round	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	NBR	120℃
QYEEY	Round	Copper		EPDM	EPDM	120℃-232℃
QYEQEY	Round	Copper		EPDM	Lead & EPDM	120℃-232℃
QYYEQEY	Round	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	Lead & EPDM	120℃-232℃
QYYEEY	Round	Copper		Polyimide film & EPDM	EPDM	150℃-232℃