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CROSSLINC
REMOTE
recoMMenDeD electroDe anD WorK cable
siZes For arc WelDinG
Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for
different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the
distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again.
Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the
purpose of minimizing cable drop.
RECOMMENDED CABLE SIZES (RUBBER COVERED COPPER - RATED 75°C)**
PERCENT DUTY
AMPERES
CYCLE
200
60
200
100
225
20
225
40 & 30
250
30
250
40
250
60
250
100
300
60
325
100
350
60
400
60
400
100
500
60
** Tabled values are for operation at ambient temperatures of 40°C and
below. Applications above 40°C may require cables larger than recom-
mended, or cables rated higher than 75°C
CABLE SIZES FOR COMBINED LENGTHS OF ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
0 TO 50 FT.
50 TO 100 FT. 100 TO 150 FT. 150 TO 200 FT. 200 TO 250 FT.
2
2
2
2
4 OR 5
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2/0
2/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
2/0
2/0
9
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
3/0
INSTALLATION
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
4/0
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