SPEC: 48303
CU HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE
Messenger Wire for Transit Systems
Application & Features
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.
• Pure Copper
• Flexible to Wind and Vibration
• Durable and Reliable Support
• Mechanically Rugged
• High Tensile Strength and Breaking Load
• RoHS/Proposition 65 Compliant
Specifications
Select a set of products below for more information:
| Cond. Size | Cond. Strands | Strand Class | Conductor Number | Approx. OD (in) (cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) | Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) | |
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4 AWG
4 AWG
|
7
7
|
A B
A B
|
1
1
|
0.232
0.59
|
129
192
|
0.264
0.39
|
1938
879.06
|
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2 AWG
2 AWG
|
7
7
|
A B
A B
|
1
1
|
0.292
0.74
|
205
305
|
0.166
0.25
|
3050
1383.46
|
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2/0 AWG
2/0 AWG
|
7
7
|
A AA
A AA
|
1
1
|
0.414
1.05
|
411
612
|
0.083
0.12
|
5926
2687.99
|
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3/0 AWG
3/0 AWG
|
7
7
|
A AA
A AA
|
1
1
|
0.464
1.18
|
518
771
|
0.066
0.10
|
7366
3341.16
|
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4/0 AWG
4/0 AWG
|
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 KCMIL
500 KCMIL
|
37
37
|
B
B
|
1
1
|
0.813
2.07
|
1544
2298
|
0.022
0.03
|
22510
10210.36
|
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750 KCMIL
750 KCMIL
|
61
61
|
A B
A B
|
1
1
|
0.998
2.53
|
2316
3447
|
0.015
0.02
|
34090
15462.95
|
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6 MILS
6 MILS
|
Solid
Solid
|
Solid
Solid
|
1
1
|
0.162
0.41
|
81
121
|
0.419
0.62
|
1228
557.01
|
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4 MILS
4 MILS
|
Solid
Solid
|
Solid
Solid
|
1
1
|
0.204
0.52
|
126
188
|
0.264
0.39
|
1938
879.06
|
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
This product can be made in variations of Hard Drawn with concentric or unilay stranding options. Tinned coated copper and Proof PositiveTM anti-theft conductors are also available upon request
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