
Type W and DLO 2 kV Cable Cross-Reference and Substitution Guide
A practical Type W and DLO cable cross-reference guide for verifying voltage, construction, application duty, approvals and project documentation.

A practical Type W and DLO cable cross-reference guide for verifying voltage, construction, application duty, approvals and project documentation.

Type W vs DLO: What’s the Difference? Both Type W and DLO are 2kV heavy-duty portable power cables with the same insulation and jacket materials, but they serve different purposes. The key difference: Type W is multi-conductor (3-5 cores plus…

What Are Type W and DLO Cables? Type W and DLO (Diesel Locomotive) cables are heavy-duty portable power cables rated 2kV, designed for mining, industrial, and heavy-equipment power distribution. Both use flexible tinned copper conductors, EPR insulation, and chloroprene (neoprene)…