{"product_id":"777-mcm-diesel-locomotive-cable-2kv","title":"777 MCM Diesel Locomotive Cable, 2000V","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e777 MCM Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO)\u003c\/b\u003e is an industrial-grade, single-conductor portable power cable designed for high-capacity electrical setups, heavy infrastructure engineering, and extreme bulk power distribution networks. Rated for a maximum continuous electrical pressure of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003e2000 Volts\u003c\/b\u003e, this ultra-heavy-duty power line is engineered to thrive under relentless physical vibration, severe environmental hazards, and continuous structural flexing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile originally engineered to transmit raw energy from centralized diesel generator blocks to heavy traction wheel motors in locomotives, its exceptional durability makes it a top choice for industrial ecosystems. It functions as an ultra-flexible alternative to standard commercial building wire (such as THHN or XHHW-2) in complex installations where a tight bending radius or dynamic structural shifts make rigid wire impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eELECTRICAL AMPACITY \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE DATA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDriven by its dense network of fine-drawn strands and a thick dual-layer insulation profile, 777 MCM DLO exhibits outstanding thermal dissipation properties and heavy-current handling limits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Current Capacity (30 degrees C Ambient Air): 890 AMPS\u003c\/b\u003e This threshold is calculated using a continuous 90 degrees C conductor temperature operating as a single conductor in an open-air cable tray environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNational Electrical Code Adjustments:\u003c\/b\u003e When grouping multiple single-conductor 777 MCM DLO lines inside a closed structural conduit, wire trough, or enclosed raceway, installers must apply standard NEC Article 310 derating adjustments based on ambient room temperatures and total enclosed conductor counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme-Flexibility Class I Tinned Copper Conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e Composed of approximately 1,900 individual strands of fully annealed tinned copper (typically a 1920\/24 layout configuration). This ultra-fine layout allows a massive 777,000 circular mil (MCM) core to bend smoothly around corners without kinking, while the outer tin layer neutralizes copper oxidation and simplifies lug terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Shielded by a thick layer of high-dielectric EPR insulation. This thermoset compound handles extreme temperature swings without softening, cracking, or experiencing internal voltage tracking breakdowns under 2000V strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy-Duty CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) Outer Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e Protected by an industrial-grade, abrasion-resistant black CPE jacket. It provides excellent defense against grease, fuel oils, petrochemical solvents, ozone, severe impacts, and continuous open-air sunlight exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Listed RHH\/RHW-2 Standard Ratings:\u003c\/b\u003e Certified under UL 44 as Type RHH\/RHW-2, allowing code-compliant, permanent installation at 90 degrees C in both wet and dry architectural applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiesel-Electric Locomotive Infrastructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplying core high-amp energy lines between central diesel generator blocks, dynamic braking grids, and heavy-duty traction wheel motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOil and Gas Drilling Rigs:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering massive mud pumps, top drives, drawworks equipment, and offshore marine drilling platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eData Centers \u0026amp; Bulk Battery Storage Hubs:\u003c\/b\u003e Interconnecting massive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, utility-scale battery storage arrays, and high-voltage emergency backup setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Motor \u0026amp; Generator Leads:\u003c\/b\u003e Serving as flexible high-current feeder links on large manufacturing motors, mining machinery, and mobile generator sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipboard \u0026amp; Marine Power Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplying heavy-duty flexible power trunks across shipyards, commercial transport vessels, and marine docks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCable Layer Architecture (From Core to Jacket)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCentral Conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e 777 MCM rope-lay, bunch-stranded tinned copper core (approx. 1920\/24 configuration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeparator Layer:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear polyester or paper binding tape to prevent the fine copper strands from sticking to the primary insulation during high-heat stripping and termination operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium-grade Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOuter Protective Armor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rugged, thermoset, weather-proof Black Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 777 MCM \/ 777.7 kcmil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Stranding Count:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 1920 Strands (24 AWG individual strand size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Tinned Annealed Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJacket Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Outer Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 1.40 inches (Varies slightly by manufacturer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproximate Net Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 2,930 lbs per 1000 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000 Volts Maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Conductor Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 90 degrees C (Continuous wet or dry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e UL Listed Type RHH\/RHW-2, Type RW90 (CSA), MSHA Approved (Mine Safety), ICEA S-95-658, NEMA WC-70, IEEE 1202\/FT4 Flame Test Compliant, RoHS Compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note Regarding Lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e Because 777 MCM DLO cable utilizes extra-fine Class I stranding, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003estandard mechanical compression lugs or standard commercial building wire barrels must never be used\u003c\/b\u003e. Attempting to force fine stranding into a standard building wire lug will tear the individual copper fibers and create a serious fire hazard from loose connections. Installers must exclusively use specialty chamfered compression lugs explicitly stamped and rated for \"Flexible Strand, Class I, or DLO Cable\" and secure them using calibrated crimping dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCABLE TYPE:\u003c\/b\u003e 777 MCM Single-Conductor Flexible 2000V Diesel Locomotive Power Cable (Black CPE Jacket)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Industrial high-voltage power networks and flexible cable trays must strictly comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local municipal safety enforcement mandates, and individual equipment installation datasheets. Always verify official product submittal listings and exact core metrics with your electrical component manufacturer prior to configuring terminal arrays or subjecting lines to high pulling forces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981897564474,"sku":"DLO777-250","price":8274.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981897597242,"sku":"DLO777-500","price":16464.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. 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