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
Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) | 500 500 | |
Cond. Strands | 37 37 | |
Strand Class | B B | |
Conductor Number | 1 1 | |
Approx. OD (in) (cm) | 0.813 2.07 | inch cm |
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | 1544 2298 | lbs/1000' kgs/km |
DC Resistance @ 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | 0.022 0.03 | ohms/1000' ohms/km |
Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) | 22510 10210.36 | lbs kg |