SPEC: 48303
CU HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE
Messenger Wire for Transit Systems
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
Select a set of products below for more information:
| 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) | |
| More Options |
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
|
| More Options |
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
Construction
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