Priority Wire & Cable: Portable Cords, Utility Wire and Specialty Cable for Procurement Buyers
Priority Wire & Cable is a U.S.-based manufacturer that supplies portable cords, building and utility conductors, and a wide selection of specialty cable families for commercial, industrial and utility applications. The company produces finished replacement power cords and bulk cable used by contractors, facilities teams and OEMs.
What the brand is known for
- Finished portable and replacement power cords in common configurations (for example 16 AWG and 14 AWG, 3-conductor with NEMA 5-15P).
- Flexible portable cord families such as SJTW/SJTOW and SOOW/SJOOW for weather- and hard-usage needs.
- Utility and building wire including aluminum feeder and a range of THHN/XHHW, SER/SEU products.
- Specialty cabling — generator cables, tray cable, VFD and communications/fiber products.
Main product families and technologies
- Portable cords and replacement power supply cords (molded ends, open-end options).
- SOOW/SJOOW and SJTW/SJTOW portable cord constructions with varied jacket compounds (CPE, EPDM).
- Tray, feeder and MC cable, plus conductor families used in utility and solar installations.
- Communications and fiber drop cable for broadband/telecom applications.
Common applications
- Facility maintenance and OEM service (replacement power cords and equipment leads).
- Commercial and light-industrial temporary power, lighting and jobsite use.
- Generator, rental and stage/AV markets requiring flexible, weather-resistant cords.
- Contractor and utility projects requiring feeder, service and tray-rated cable.
How Safsale helps buyers identify models
- Product listings and images show plug type, jacket color and end terminations for quick visual confirmation.
- Manufacturer spec PDFs and datasheets provide AWG, conductor count, length, temperature and voltage ratings and PWC/part numbers for direct matching.
- Listing attributes (AWG, cord type, length, amp rating and plug configuration) let buyers compare candidate replacements side-by-side.
- Reviews and Q&A from installers can highlight field fit, gauge confirmation and flexibility in real-world use.
Sourcing, replacement and procurement guidance
- Confirm jacket markings (for example “16/3 SJTW”) and molded plug configuration before ordering.
- Match AWG and ampacity: 16 AWG cords are typically rated to ~13 A, while 14 AWG often carries ~15 A in finished cords.
- Specify jacket type for the environment (SJTW for general weather resistance, SOOW for oil- and extra-hard use).
- Use manufacturer part numbers and spec sheets to ensure direct replacements; request lead time and packaging for large buys.
Note: Safsale provides product details, images and linked manufacturer specs to support accurate model identification and procurement decisions. For project or bulk orders, confirm quantities, lead times and any required certification documentation prior to purchase.
