Our DLO Cable has tremendous resistance to impacts and abrasion, and can also resist sunlight, alkalies, oil, heat, and fire. The thermoset insulation provides excellent flexibility and abrasion resistance. The flexible stranded tinned copper conductor also improves this cable's length of life. We carry diesel locomotive cable from 14 AWG to 1111 MCM. Since DLO Cable is used for many applications besides diesel-electric locomotives, it is often compared to Welding Cable. You can learn more about their differences here.
DLO/Weld Cable Specification Sheet
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What is DLO cable?
Diesel locomotive cable, also known as DLO cable, is a flexible portable power cable designed for use in diesel-electric locomotive engines. However, it is also suitable for use in heavy-duty power applications and motor leads where ruggedness and reliability are critical. Our DLO cable features a stranded tinned copper conductor, EPR insulation, and a CPE jacket. It has a maximum temperature rating of +90°C and a voltage rating of 2000V. Our DLO cable also has UL Type RHH/RHW-2, CSA Type RW90, and MSHA approval.
DLO Cable Specifications
DLO Cable Construction
- Conductor: Stranded Tinned Copper, Fully Annealed per AAR-598 and ASTM B 33
- Insulation: Premium-grade Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
- Cable Jacket: Black Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
DLO Cable Ratings and Approvals:
- ICEA S-95-685/NEMA WC 70
- UL 44 TYPE RHH/RHW-2
- (C)UL or CSA RW90
- MSHA - Flame Retardant
- RoHS Compliant
- Only 1/0 DLO and larger are CT rated
- Temperature rating: 90C
- Voltage Rating: 2000V
DLO Cable Applications:
- Diesel-electric locomotives
- Power Supply Systems (UL Rated)
- Oil and Gas drilling rigs
- Motor Leads
- Shipyards
- May be used where flexible power leads must be installed in conduit or raceways
- In accordance with Subject 6140 from Underwriter Laboratories, DLO is also able to be used for wind turbines that are powered at a maximum of 2000 volts.
Allied University
Want to learn more about DLO cable or other categories of industrial wire and cable? Browse one of our relevant DLO blogs below from Allied University or contact us to speak to one of our Wire Specialists.
DLO Cable: Allied Wire & Cable Product Spotlight