4/0 AWG welding cables are usually the most heavy duty conductors on any job site. They need to be constructed with enough metal wire to handle an astounding amount of electrical power while also being rugged enough not to split or crack while constantly being dragged across jagged surfaces. These two requirements combined make 4/0 AWG welding cables the largest cable normally found in a workshop or construction area. The seemingly counterintuitive characteristic of these bulky cables is that they also need to be incredibly flexible to be practical for everyday use.

Legacy style 4/0 AWG Cables Welding Cables Make Jobs Tougher

Unlike many other electrical cables, 4/0 AWG welding cables are not permanently connected to two stationary points. Welding cables, even if they are attached to a fixed machine inside a workshop, are constantly being pulled, twisted and stretched as the welding technician moves around each project and adjusts angles. Using a stiff and unwieldy welding cable when moving this much can be a headache.

As the technicians move, they are regularly adjusting their welding cables. Stiff cables are more difficult to bend and make it awkward to get the electrodes in tight place and at sharp angles. A flexible cable is much easier to manipulate around their work. It will also reduce their fatigue, as they do not have to work as hard to hold and move it.

The most significant drawback of using an inflexible 4/0 AWG cables is that it wears out more quickly. cables that are not designed for repeated flexing will quickly begin to fray and crack. EWCS premium welding cables will last longer and save you money in the long run.

Our 4/0 AWG welding cables Are Constructed to Be Flexible

Our EWCS extra flexible 4/0 AWG welding cables are designed to move easily. The primary reason for this is that they are composed of approximately 2,014 strands of 100% rope lay 100% copper. These tiny strands are incredibly resilient and much more accepting of movement than a comparable solid copper wire. The other main factor for this welding cable’s limberness is the EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) jacket. It is an extremely durable synthetic polymer that can stretch, bend and twist continuously without breaking at high or low temperatures.

Uses for a 4/0 AWG Welding Cable Are Also Flexible

While these cables are intended for welding, they can also be used for a other applications. 4/0 AWG welding cables are commonly used as RV battery leads or solar battery cables since they are so resilient.

Our 4/0 AWG welding cables are specifically designed to be tough enough to be dragged across floors, bent around corners and exposed to chemicals. They are also manufactured to be extra flexible and incredibly easy to move around. Take a look at the variable colors and lengths available on our online store and make sure your business is sufficiently stocked with superior 4/0 AWG welding cables.