Southwire® Machine Flex® Power PVC THHN — 8 AWG, Black. Single-conductor, high-strand-count flexible THHN/THWN-2 building wire with an added MTW (Machine Tool Wire) rating. Engineered for the tight bend radii and vibration of AI data center power distribution, switchgear, panel builds, VFD leads, and machine wiring.
Ratings: 600V, 90°C wet or dry (130°C emergency overload, 150°C short circuit). Type THHN/THWN-2, MTW, AWM. Oil & gasoline resistant. Sunlight resistant. UL VW-1 and CSA FT1 & FT4 flame rated. Made in America (Buy American / Buy America Act compliant).
Construction: Class K flexible stranded bare copper conductor (168 strands), PVC insulation with nylon jacket.
Specifications (8 AWG):
- Conductor: Class K flexible stranded bare copper — 168 strands
- Diameter over conductor: 0.153 in
- Insulation thickness: 35 mil
- Insulation color: Black
- Approx. overall diameter: 0.223 in
- Copper weight: 52 lb/1000 ft
- Approx. cable weight: 62 lb/1000 ft
- Allowable ampacity: 50 A @ 75°C / 55 A @ 90°C
- DC resistance @ 25°C: 0.715 Ω/1000 ft
- Voltage: 600V
Sold per foot (cut to length). Call for pricing and availability. Additional insulation colors are available for many sizes — contact us for the corresponding Southwire stock number.
Note: Southwire has not yet assigned a permanent stock number for this size. Part number is pending (TBA) as this is a new product line. Please confirm the stock code before ordering connectors or fittings.
Reference: Southwire SPEC 44066.
