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XLP Tray Cable

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

This article explains a popular form of copper tray cable called XLP or sometimes referred to as XLPE tray cable. XLP tray cable is a 600 volt product that can be direct buried or installed in cable tray.
XLP stands for cross linked polyethylene. The XLP is the insulation part of the tray cable. In other […]


Building Wire: Copper XLP USE Building Wire

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

XLP USE is a cross-linked polyethylene insulated single conductor stranded or solid bare copper wire. It is similar to XHHW building wire except this product is rated for direct burial applications. This product is also referred to as RHH/RHW meaning it meets the UL standard 854 for service entrance cable.
XLP USE is rated for both […]


DLO Cable: Diesel Locomotive Wire and Cable

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

DLO Cable, or diesel locomotive cable, is a flexible single conductor copper cable used in motor and power leads. DLO cable can also be used to wire diesel locomotives, transit and railroad cars, oil and gas drilling rigs, telecom power supply, storage batteries and various types of earth moving machinery. Standard DLO Cable carries a […]


Machine Tool Wire: Understanding MTW and UL1015

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Machine Tool Wire, or most commonly referred to as MTW, is a stranded flexible hook up wire. MTW is used for the internal wiring of appliances including refrigeration equipment, automatic washers, air-conditioning equipment, control wiring for machine tools and in various other building applications.
Although machine tool wire is qualified for many wiring applications it is […]


SOOW: SO Cable and SO Rubber Cord

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

SO cable is one of the most popular and versatile portable electrical cords made today. These are multi-conductor cords, comprised of 2 or more conductors, which can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. This versatility allows SO cable to be utilized in a variety of environments. Although it is found in commercial, […]