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 […]

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 […]

This article is meant to explain the various types of thermocouple wire as well as explain the difference between thermocouple grade and thermocouple extension wire.
First, it is good to understand what a thermocouple sensor does.  A thermocouple sensor is a device that is used to measure temperatures.  Many types of industries require the monitoring of […]

Switchboard Wire is most often referred to in the electrical industry as simply SIS wire.  It is also at times called out by electricians and end users as UL3173.  SIS wire, although simple in construction, is a very versatile cable used in many different applications. Some of those applications range from its obvious name, switchboard […]

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 (2KV) […]