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15kV Aluminum URD Cable: A Buyer's Specification Guide

The same 1/0 aluminum primary is sold in eight different 15 kV constructions. Here is what each choice means (insulation level, neutral, TR-XLPE vs EPR) and exactly what to put in the RFQ.

Mid America Wire & Cable • Sep 23, 2026 • 9 min read

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Sep 23, 2026

Technical Guides

PV Wire vs. USE-2: What Solar Buyers Need to Check

PV wire and USE-2 look identical on the reel but UL lists them under different standards with different rating...

Mid America Wire & Cable • 7 min read Read

Aug 11, 2026

Technical Guides

Shipboard Cable Types: Type P, IEEE 1580, and How to Choose

Type P, IEEE 1580, UL 1309, MIL-DTL-24643: shipboard cable has its own standards for good reasons. Here's what...

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Jul 7, 2026

Wire & Cable Basics

What Is MV-105 Cable

MV-105 isn't a brand name — it's a temperature rating. Here's what the "105" means, how it compares to MV-90, ...

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Apr 21, 2026

Technical Guides

Metric to AWG / MCM Conversion Chart (mm² to Wire Gauge Guide)

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Oct 24, 2025

Wire & Cable Basics

Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO)

Diesel locomotive cable (DLO) is a flexible, heavy-duty cable with EPR insulation and a CPE jacket. Learn abou...

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