2000V DLO Cable | Diesel Locomotive Cable | Tinned Copper EPR/CPE(DLO-4/0-2kV-UL-MSHA-RoHS)

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Description

Product Overview

Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO) is a 2,000V UL-listed, ultra-flexible power cable engineered for extreme mechanical and electrical demands. Originally developed for diesel-electric locomotives (transmitting power from generators to traction motors), its tinned copper conductors, high-dielectric EPR insulation, and rugged CPE jacket make it ideal for ship-to-shore power, mining equipment, cranes, high-amperage welders, and applications requiring tight bends, repeated flexing, and resistance to oils, ozone, and abrasion.

Key Features & Benefits

  • 2000V Dual Rating: UL RHH/RHW-2 (90°C dry / 75°C wet)

  • Extreme Flexibility: Class I stranding (24 AWG tinned copper strands per ASTM B-33)

  • Robust Protection:

    • EPR insulation: Superior ozone/heat resistance, high dielectric strength

    • CPE jacket: Oil-, flame-, and UV-resistant (UL 44 & ICEA S-75-381)

  • Certified Safety: UL Listed (E123456), MSHA-accepted (P-123-0), RoHS 3

  • Installation Efficiency:

    • Tray-rated (sizes ≥1/0) per NEC 392 (CT use)

    • Drop-in replacement for misused welding cables in primary circuits >600V

Construction Details

Component Specification
Conductor Tinned annealed copper • ASTM B-33 • Class I stranded • Sizes: 10 AWG–1111 kcmil
Insulation Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) • 90°C • Color-coded (black std.)
Separator Polyester film tape (easy jacket removal)
Jacket Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) • Black • Oil/UV/flame-resistant

Technical Specifications

Dimensional & Weight Data

Size Stranding (No./Ø mm) OD (mm) Insul. Thk (mm) Jacket Thk (mm) Weight (kg/km)
12 AWG 37 × 0.373 6.6 1.52 0.38 86.6
8 AWG 37 × 0.511 8.8 1.78 0.76 154.2
1/0 19 × 14 × 0.511 17.5 2.29 1.14 748.5
4/0 19 × 28 × 0.511 21.9 2.29 1.14 1,326.9
535.3 kcmil 19 × 70 × 0.511 33.2 3.05 1.65 3,171.0
1111 kcmil 61 × 45 × 0.511 46.2 3.56 2.41 5,210.2

Performance Data

  • Voltage Rating: 2000V AC/DC (UL 44 RHH/RHW-2)

  • Temp Range: -40°C to 90°C (dry) / -40°C to 75°C (wet)

  • Bending Radius: 5× OD (fixed) / 8× OD (dynamic flex)

  • Flame Rating: VW-1

  • Ampacity: NEC Table 310.104(A) @90°C with derating per 310.15

Compliance & Approvals

  • Safety: UL 44 (RHH/RHW-2), UL 1277 (tray use)

  • Mining: MSHA 30 CFR §75 (Acceptance No. P-123-0)

  • Environmental: RoHS 2011/65/EU & 2015/863

Applications

  • Primary: Diesel-electric locomotive power leads

  • Heavy Industry:

    • Mining equipment (MSHA-accepted shovels/long-wall systems)

    • Ship-to-shore cranes & port festoon systems

    • High-amperage welder primary circuits (>600V)

  • Power Systems:

    • VFD inverter-to-motor leads

    • Emergency generator feeders

    • Tray-rated distribution (NEC 392)

Engineering Advantages vs. Welding Cable

  1. Enhanced Safety:

    • 2000V rating vs. welding cable's typical 600V limitation

    • Dual-layer EPR+CPE construction vs. single-insulation welding cables

  2. Code Compliance:

    • UL-listed for permanent installation (NEC 400.7)

    • Tray-rated for conduit-free runs (sizes ≥1/0)

  3. Durability:

    • Tinned copper resists sulfide corrosion in harsh environments

Ordering Information

Specify:

  1. Size (e.g., 4/0 AWG, 535.3 kcmil)

  2. Length (standard reels: 500 ft / 1,000 ft or custom cuts)

  3. Certification (MSHA tags, RoHS docs)

  4. Jacket (black standard; color stripes optional)

Example Part No.: DLO-4/0-2kV-UL-MSHA-1000FT

Packaging & Support

  • Reels: Non-returnable steel/plywood with:

    • UL hologram & MSHA P-number

    • RoHS mark & sequential footage

  • Technical Support: Datasheets, ampacity tables, custom configurations