For use in High Speed Rail systems of domestic and international standard application, primarily as electro-mechanical current carrying cable and wire for overhead contact systems (OCS). Southwire’s messenger wire is designed for long service life with the ability to maintain rugged strength through sustained performance.
| Cond. Size | 6 MMSQ 6 MMSQ | |
| Cond. Strands | 7 7 | |
| Strand Class | B B | |
| Conductor Number | 1 1 | |
| Approx. OD (in) (cm) | 0.184 0.47 | inch cm |
| Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 81 121 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
| DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | 0.417 0.62 | ohms/1000' ohms/km |
| Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) | 959 434.99 | lbs kg |
Bronze BzII (CuMg) stranded conductor per DIN 48201 part 2