underground residential distribution Duplex Triplex Quadruplex Aluminum URD Cable
Product Description
Overview of Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Aluminum Cables
The underground residential distribution (URD) wire has a conductor made up of strands of compressed aluminum alloy 1350 series. It is insulated using cross-lined polyethylene (XLPE) that is black in color. Its phase conductors and assembled together with neutral conductors forming a twisted cord. This cord is mostly used in underground electrical wiring systems. You will often find being used in light and medium duty commercial applications. It is also commonly used to supply power in underground residential areas. The cable has a voltage rating of 600v.
Construction:

Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cables are essential for providing reliable electrical power to residential areas. Made from aluminum, these cables are designed for direct burial and come in various configurations, including Duplex, Triplex, and Quadruplex types. They are specifically crafted to withstand underground conditions and deliver consistent power, making them ideal for residential electrical systems.
Types of URD Aluminum Cables:
Single Conductor URD wire
Single conductor URD wire consist of one insulated conductors, commonly used in residential distribution. They are ideal for connecting service drops to single-phase residential loads. Some examples include:
- 6 AWG Princeton URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 4 AWG Mercer URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 2 AWG Clemson URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 1 AWG Kenyon URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 1/0 Harvard URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 2/0 Ya-le URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 3/0 Tufts URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 4/0 Beloit URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 250 MCM Hofstra URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 350 MCM Rutgers URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 500 MCM Emory URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 750 MCM Sewanee URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
- 1000 MCM Fordham URD Direct Burial Cable - Single Aluminum Conductor
Duplex URD Cable
Duplex URD cables consist of two insulated conductors, commonly used in residential distribution. They are ideal for connecting service drops to single-phase residential loads. Some examples include:
- 8-8 Bard Aluminum Duplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 8-8 Bard Aluminum Duplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 6-6 Claflin Aluminum Duplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4-4 Delgado Aluminum Duplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2-2 Everett Aluminum Duplex URD Direct Burial Cable
Triplex URD Cable
Triplex cables feature three insulated conductors, suitable for three-phase systems, and commonly used for underground service connections. Examples include:
- 6-6-6 Erskine Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4-4-4 Vassar Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2-2-2 Ramapo Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2-2-4 Stephens Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 1/0,1/0 & #2 Brenau Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 1/0,1/0 & 1/0 Bergen Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2/0,2/0 & #1 Converse Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2/0, 2/0 & 2/0 Hunter Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 3/0, 3/0 & 1/0 Hollins Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4/0,4/0 & 2/0 Sweetbriar Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4/0,4/0 & 4/0 Monmouth Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 250, 250 & 3/0 Pratt Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 350,350 & 4/0 Wesleyan Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 500,500 & 350 Rider Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 750, 750 & 500 Fairfield Aluminum Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable
Quadruplex URD Cable
Quadruplex cables contain four insulated conductors, typically utilized for multi-phase distribution systems. They form a comprehensive solution for connecting residential electrical loads. Some examples include:
- 4-4-4-4 Tulsa Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2-2-2-2 Wittenberg Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2-2-2-4 Dyke Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 1/0,1/0,1/0 & #2 Notre Dame Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2/0,2/0,2/0 & #1 Syracuse Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 2/0, 2/0, 2/0 & 2/0 Lafayette Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 3/0,3/0,3/0 & 3/0 Davidson Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4/0,4/0,4/0 & 2/0 Wake Forest Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 4/0,4/0,4/0 & 4/0 Earlham Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 250,250,250 & 3/0 Rust Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 350, 350, 350 & 4/0 Slippery Rock Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 500, 500, 500 & 350 Wofford Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
- 750,750,750 & 500 Windham Aluminum Quadruplex URD Direct Burial Cable
Conclusion
Aluminum URD cables, including Duplex, Triplex, and Quadruplex configurations, offer a durable and efficient solution for underground electrical distribution in residential areas. Their robust design and insulation ensure reliable power delivery while withstanding environmental factors inherent to underground applications.
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