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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

Jul 4, 2026

Technical Guides

SIS Wire Guide: Switchboard Wiring, NEC Rules, and Specifications

SIS is the wire the NEC expects inside switchboards and switchgear. Here's what makes it different from other ...

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Jul 3, 2026

Product Comparisons

DLO Cable vs Welding Cable: When to Use Each

DLO and welding cable are both flexible, rubber-jacketed power cables — but they are not interchangeable. Volt...

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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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