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Our inventory covers virtually every electrical and electronic cable application imaginable. We maintain over 15,000 active SKUs, each engineered for performance, consistency, and compliance with UL, CSA, and RoHS standards. From heat-resistant wire to precision coaxial and multi-conductor control cable, we supply the materials that keep manufacturing, communications, and energy systems running 24/7.

At Custom Wire & Cable, every product line is backed by the same principle: deliver the best wire for the job and stand behind it. We combine deep industry knowledge with supply-chain efficiency to help clients meet tight schedules without compromising quality.

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Our inventory covers virtually every electrical and electronic cable application imaginable. We maintain over 15,000 active SKUs, each engineered for performance, consistency, and compliance with UL, CSA, and RoHS standards. From heat-resistant wire to precision coaxial and multi-conductor control cable, we supply the materials that keep manufacturing, communications, and energy systems running 24/7.

Browse our full range of wire and cable products by category. Each product is clearly specified to help you quickly identify the right solution for your application.

Direct Burial Cable

Direct burial cables, commonly referred to in most industries as DBC, is a kind of communications or transmissions cable that has been designed to be used underground. What sets it apart from other common cables used in underground applications is that it can be buried underground without having to use extra coverings, sheathing, or piping for protection. The cables are simply run and covered. Most direct burial cables have a high tolerance and resilience against heat, moisture, shock, electrical conductivity, and soil acidity. DBC consists of multiple layers of metallic sheathing, rubber insulation, shock and impact absorbing gel, and insulation to help protect it from the elements. These cables are widely used in roadside applications and landscape applications.

Buying from Custom Cable Corp

When you need quality and excellence for your buried cable needs, there is no place better to get them than Custom Cable Corp. Our cables are made from the highest quality materials, and are built to last. In addition, they come with a satisfaction guarantee. Whatever your needs may be or whatever application you are working on that requires burial cables, we are your one stop shop. Contact us today to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before ordering direct burial cable, buyers should confirm the application, voltage rating, conductor size, number of conductors, burial conditions, moisture exposure, jacket material, and whether the cable will be installed directly in earth, in conduit, or in another underground pathway.

No. Outdoor-rated cable is not automatically suitable for direct burial. A cable may be designed for sunlight, weather, or moisture exposure, but underground installation requires a construction specifically approved for burial conditions.

Some direct burial cable is designed to be installed underground without conduit, but the correct installation depends on the cable type, electrical code, burial depth, soil conditions, mechanical protection needs, and project specifications.

The jacket helps protect the cable from moisture, abrasion, soil contact, and underground exposure. The wrong jacket material can shorten service life or make the cable unsuitable for the installation environment.

Direct burial cable may be used for underground power, service entrance, feeders, outdoor lighting, low-voltage communication, audio, control, utility, and industrial applications. The right cable depends on what the circuit carries and where it will be installed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Copper provides higher conductivity and more ampacity in a smaller diameter, making it preferred for branch circuits, control wiring, and where space or termination reliability matters. Aluminum is a good choice for large feeders and overhead lines when weight and cost are priorities.

A useful rule of thumb is to upsize aluminum by about two AWG sizes to match copper ampacity, but final sizing must use NEC ampacity tables and account for insulation type, ambient temperature, and voltage drop.

Yes. A common practice is 2/0 AWG copper or 4/0 AWG aluminum for 200 amp residential service conductors, subject to NEC rules, device ratings, and local authority approval. Confirm with code tables for your installation.

Modern alloys and approved connectors reduce many historical issues, but correct termination hardware, installation torque, and devices listed for aluminum are essential. For guidance, see technical testing on aluminum and copper connections.

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