SPEC: 48303

500-37 HD CU BARE MESSENGER TRANSIT WIRE 3281 FT

Southwire #: 58874401

Messenger Wire for Transit Systems

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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

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

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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