DLO WIRE AWG 8 GAUGE
Description
DLO Wire AWG 8 is Diesel Locomotive Wire with extra flexible tinned copper and 1 conductor. It is rated 600/2000 Volts and 90ºC, 75ºC wet. This cable features EPR insulation and a CPE jacket.
Applications
- Commonly used for transit car and railroad wiring, including electric/diesel locomotives.
- Often used for drilling rigs and diesel generators where durable power connections are needed.
- Used for motor leads and heater leads in electrical equipment installations.
- Specified for shipyards, cranes, hoists, and portable power supply setups.
- Applied in welding supply and power jumper connections where exposed to severe environments.
- Designed for environments with exposure to weather, sunlight, oil, grease, chemicals, and ozone.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| # of Conductors | 1 |
| Conductor Gauge Size | 8 |
| Conductor Type | Stranded Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | EPR |
| Jacket Material | Black CPE |
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Temperature | 90ºC / 75ºC wet |
| Voltage | 600/2000 Volts |
| Approvals | CSA FT-1 / UL VW-1 / MSHA |
| Item Type | DLO Cable |
| Weight /LBS per 1000FT | 76 |
| Strand Count | 37 |
Documents
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