DLO Cables

DLO Cables Diesel Locomotive Cables just as their names suggest are special wire products made for heavy duty locomotives. However, they are highly versatile cables which can be put to a wide range of applications. They are used in power transmission through oil rigs, ship yards and other mining machinery. The mining and steel industries can be one of the harshest conditions that call for flexible cables. Some of the most ideal cables to use in these industries are DLO cables. Diesel Locomotive Cables (DLO) are constructed purposefully to supply power within diesel engines. This group of cables is also used as portables cords for diesel vehicles, railroad and transit car wiring, motor heads, telecom power supply, drilling rigs and control cable jumper. DLO cables are often used in wet or dry areas with temperature ratings of 900 C in dry areas and 750 C in wet environments. DLO cables can supply up to 2000 kilovolts making them heavy duty cables. They come in different sizes depending on the area of application. You can find DLO cables from size 14 AWG to 1111 circular mil. Construction DLO cables are available in four parts; a conductor, separator, insulation and jacket. A DLO cable is a single conductor cable made of annealed tinned copper. Depending on what the cable is used for, the copper may at times be left bare. Copper is deemed to be the most ideal conductor because it is a strong electrode and very durable. The copper is tinned otherwise it would easily corrode. DLO cables are insulated with a thermoset compound such as Ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) or ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). The insulation makes the cable highly flexible and is resistant to cuts and scrapes. Between the conductor and the insulator is a separator that makes it easy to strip off the insulator during installation. DLO cables from Nassau Electrical have a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) jacket. The jacket protects the conductor and the insulator. The outer jacket is resistant to acids, alkali and cuttings. Why go for DLO Cables? DLO cables are safe for use and have been approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Canadian Standard Association and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The wide range of DLO cable size makes it possible to be used in a several areas of application. Nassau Electrical Supply is one of the suppliers of DLO cables. Below are some of the DLO cables available at Nassau Electrical;   8 Gauge DLO Cable This power cable is available at $0.68 per foot. The 8 AWG cable comes with a conductor stranding of 37/24 meaning it is very flexible. The cable is a bit thick and has a complete cable diameter of 0.34 inches. The power cable is easy to carry around during installation from one point to another as it weighs 110 Lbs per 1000 ft. being a DLO cable, it is used ideal for power transmission to traction motors of diesel –electric locomotives. The insulation and jacket materials used to make the cable last longer as they make the cable resistant to oils, abrasion, heat, alkali, acids and flame. 6 Gauge DLO Cable The 6 gauge cable comes with a nominal insulation thickness of 0.060 inches, just the right size to shield the conductor from heat, chemicals and cuts. In normal temperatures, this DLO cable can transmit up to 109 amps. The cable has been approved by various international bodies making it safe to the user and the person carrying out the installation. It is approved by MSHA and compliant with RoHS. It has been rated as low smoke thanks to the EPDM insulation which during a fire break out transforms to a compound that makes the cable fire resistant. It is used in diesel locomotives and in mines. 4 Gauge DLO cable The 4 DLO cable is a highly flexible power cable that supplies electric current to any machine whose prime mover is an engine running on diesel. The 2kV cable can also be used for other application as it is made to have superior electrical properties. It is a Type RHH-RHW2 cable according to the Underwriters Laboratories. The 220 pounds per 1000 ft cable has a conductor stranding of 105/24 making the cable highly flexible. As it is resistant to heat, moisture and abrasion the cable is ideal for a number of uses. It supplies power to diesel locomotives, serves as an arc welder supply lead and used in drilling rigs. 2 Gauge DLO Cable This cable is available at $1.66 per foot and performs optimally in wet and dry areas with a maximum of 900 C. The 192 amps cable can supply up to 600volts. The conductor strands can fit easily in a circuit duct as the stranding stands at 154/24. It’s 268 Lbs per 1000 feet weight makes it easy to carry the cable around. The insulation and jacket materials enable the cable to be resistant to oil, UV rays, alkalis and water. Generally this cable is used in the mining and industry areas as earlier briefed. As a 600 volts cable it is used for heavy duty power supply for machines that have engines operating with diesel. 1 Gauge DLO Cable The 1 DLO cable is a heavy duty power supply cable that is used in diesel locomotives. The single conductor cable has a size of 1 AWG and is very flexible. The conductor stranding stands at 224/24 has been annealed. This is to say that the cable flexible to cut, bend and is soft. Annealing makes the installation and termination processes easy to undertake. The cable can be used in ducts, trays, conduits, troughs and where superior electrical properties are needed. It can be used in both wet and dry areas. The low smoke cable is constructed as per the ICEA S-75-381 international standard. 1/0 Gauge DLO Cable The 1/0 DLO cable comes with a conductor stranding of 280/24 and thus can fit in any circuit duct. The cable is portable, weighing just 510 lbs per 1000 ft. the cable is thick as it has an insulation thickness of 0.080 inches. This is a heavy duty cable with an allowable ampacity rate of 258 amps. Identifying this cable is easy as on the jacket is written the details and specifications of the cable. 1/0 DLO cable is available at $2.63 and is used to supply power to traction motors of diesel locomotives. It is also ideal for drilling rigs on-shore and off-shore. 2/0 DLO Cable The 2/0 DLO cable has a high conductor stranding of 329/24. This makes the cable highly flexible in that it can be easily cut and bent during installation and termination. The conductor strands are made of annealed tin copper. The cable has been constructed as per the ICEA 5-75-381 international standards. It is a versatile cable that can be used for different purposes and in different environments. The 2/0 cable is resistant to moisture, flames, acids and oils. The heavy duty cable of 570 lbs per 1000 ft has an ampacity rate of 298 amps. 3/0 Gauge DLO Cable The 3/0 DLO cable goes for $3.85 per foot at Nassau Electrical Supply. The cable comprises of a copper conductor, ethylene epi-diene monomer insulation and a CPE jacket. All the materials used in the construction of this cable have unique features making the cable last longer and serve as per the expectations. The nominal insulation thickness is 0.080 inches and the weight per 1000 foot is 790. The cable can be used in the oil and mining industries. It supplies power to diesel electric locomotives. The 3/0 DLO cable is approved by various international bodies such as MSHA, RoHS and CSA. 4/0 DLO Cable The 4/0 DLO cable has a separator between the copper conductor and the EPDM insulation. This helps to easily strip the cable without tampering with the conductor during termination and installation. Going for only $4.39 the DLO cable is highly flexible and this is because it has been made in accordance to different international standards. It is used in very harsh environments because it is resistant to alkalis, moisture, abrasions, flames and heat. The DLO cable is used in transit car wiring, electric earth moving equipment, telecom power supply and many other areas. 373 MCM DLO Cable The 373 DLO is used to supply to power to any machine running on diesel engine. The conductor comprises of tightly stranded copper wires compacted in bundles. The conductor is made in line with the ASTM B33 standard. The Ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) insulation prevents one from direct contact with the live wire. It protects the conductor from alkalis, abrasion, impact, oils, flames and acids. The CPE jacket protects the entire cable from external damages such as mechanical and chemical impacts. The DLO cable is used to transmit power that is not above 2000 volts. 444 MCM DLO Cable The 444 DLO cable is used in mine and other similar environments and has been constructed as per the ICEA S-75-381 standard. It has been approved by CSA, UL, RoHS and MSHA. The cable can be used in harsh environments because its jacket and insulation materials have great resistant to heat, weather, and water, acids, oils and alkalis. Being a dlo cable it is a heavy duty cable with the capacity to transmit up to 2000 volts. It has an allowable ampacity of 642 amps and can operate in an environment of up to 900 C. apart from supplying power to diesel locomotive engines, it is at times used in electric earth- moving equipment. 535 MCM DLO Cable The 535 dlo cable is a versatile power cable used in harsh environments such as offshore and underground surroundings. It has a copper conductor whose size is 535.3 AWG. The conductor is shielded from moisture, acids, oils and other elements thanks to the EPDM insulation and the CPE jacket. The nominal insulation thickness of the cable is 0.110 inches and a conductor stranding of 133/24. The cable can be used in wet and dry environments to supply power to diesel- electric engines. It is also used in drilling rigs as a portable cord. 646 MCM DLO Cables The 646 DLO is listed as a Type RHH-RHW-2 according to UL 44 and Type RW90 kV according to C22.2 No 3895. It is thus safe for use to both the end user and the one carrying on the installation. The construction of the cable makes it possible to be used in harsh environments. It has a complete diameter of 1.45 inches with the general weight of the cable going at 2560 lbs per 1000 ft. it supplies energy to the traction motor of a diesel engine locomotive. 777 MCM DLO Cable Going for $17 per foot, the 777 DLO cable has been constructed according to the ICEA S-75-381 standards. It comprises of a conductor, insulator and jacket. the cable has been made in line with various specifications such as the VW-1 flame test, UL 44, MSHA P-7K-123040 standard, RoHS compliant and is low smoke rated. It supplies power to diesel electric locomotives, used in shipyard applications and used as a supply lead in arc welders. 929 MCM DLO Cable The 929 DLO cable can transmit up to 2000 volts of electrical power. It comprises of a conductor, insulator and jacket. The copper conductor has a 929 gauge size and a stranding of 2350/24. The CPE jacket is the outermost part of the cable and is exposed to all manner of elements. The jacket has been uniquely designed to resist cuts and abrasion, oil, moisture and acids. It is a versatile cable that is generally used in power transmission to engines of diesel locomotives. It can also be used in areas where heavy duty cables are needed. DLO DIESEL 1111 MCM Cable The 1111 DLO Cable can operate in wet or dry areas with maximum temperatures of 900 C. The copper conductor comes in a 1111.0 AWG gauge size. The conductor comprise of copper strands that have been annealed and compacted together. The conductor stranding is 2745/24 making the cable highly flexible to bend and cut. The nominal insulation thickness is 0.125 inches. 313 MCM DLO Cable 313 DLO cable is a single conductor cable with a conductor size of 313.3 AWG. The copper conductor is protected by an EPDM insulation and CPE jacket. The nominal insulation thickness is 0.095 inches and an allowable ampacity of 514 amps. It used in dry and wet areas with a maximum temperature of 900 C. The 313 MCM cable is ideal for use as an arc welder supply lead, wiring of railroad cars and generally in power transmission of diesel electric locomotives. 262 MCM DLO Diesel Locomotive Cable 262 DLO cable is an all-round cable used in various applications. The conductor size is 262 AWG and is housed in an EPDM insulator and CPE jacket. The nominal insulation thickness is 0.095 inches. The cable weighs 1130 lbs per 1000 ft and has an ampacity of 458 amps. The cable is a heavy duty one with the ability to supply up to 2000 volts. Being a DLO cable, it is generally used in power transmission in engines that operate on diesel. It can also be used in the mining industries and other harsh environments.  Do you need a quote of any of the above DLO cables? Get in touch with us today and we shall be able to supply you with a DLO cable matches your needs and wants.