SPEC: 48303

CU HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE

Messenger Wire for Transit Systems

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Application

For use in Trolley and High Speed Rail applications as supports for contact and dropper wires in overhead catenary systems. Southwire’s messenger wire is designed for long service life with the ability to maintain rugged strength through sustained performance.<br> <br> • Pure Copper<br> • Flexible to Wind and Vibration<br> • Durable and Reliable Support<br> • Mechanically Rugged<br> • High Tensile Strength and Breaking Load<br> • RoHS/Proposition 65 Compliant

Specifications

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Cond. Strands Strand Class Conductor Number Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) DC Resistance @ 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg)
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4/0 4/0
7 7
A AA A AA
1 1
0.522 1.33
653 972
0.052 0.08
9154 4152.18
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500 500
37 37
B B
1 1
0.813 2.07
1544 2298
0.022 0.03
22510 10210.36
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750 750
61 61
A B A B
1 1
0.998 2.53
2316 3447
0.015 0.02
34090 15462.95

Standards & References

  • ASTM B1 Hard-Drawn Copper
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors

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