Wire & Cable Technical Resources

Free reference charts, sizing calculators, and selection guides from the wire and cable experts. Bookmark this page; these are the tools electricians, engineers, and purchasing teams use every day.

DLO Cable Ampacity Chart

Allowable ampacity for DLO (Diesel Locomotive) cable from 14 AWG to 1111 MCM, with stranding and application guidance. The reference chart for 2kV DLO power cable.

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Welding Cable Ampacity Chart

Pick the right welding cable gauge for your amperage and lead length. Covers 100–600 amps and lead lengths from 50 to 350 feet.

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Wire Size & Voltage Drop Calculator

Enter your voltage, amps, and run distance to get the minimum copper or aluminum wire gauge that keeps voltage drop in spec and carries the load safely.

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AWG to MCM Wire Gauge Chart

Convert any AWG size to its MCM/kcmil equivalent, with diameter, circular mils, mm², DC resistance, and copper ampacity from 26 AWG through 1000 MCM.

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Cable Color Code Chart

ICEA conductor color sequences for multi-conductor cable (Tables E-1 and E-2) with visual swatches, plus standard NEC building wire color conventions.

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Product Spec Sheets

Downloadable PDF datasheets with part numbers, constructions, dimensions, and ratings for our house product lines.

DLO Diesel Locomotive Cable

2kV RHH/RHW-2 flexible power cable. Part numbers, stranding, dimensions, weights, and ampacity from 14 AWG to 1111 MCM.

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MTW / UL 1015 Machine Tool Wire

600V flexible hook-up wire for control panels and machine wiring. Solid and stranded constructions, 24 AWG to 10 AWG, with color chart and put-ups.

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More Guides on Our Blog

Looking for product comparisons and selection guides? Our Wire & Cable Blog covers topics like UL1015 vs UL1007, THHN vs XHHW-2, metric to AWG conversion, and wire weight charts.

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