SPEC 48303
CU HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE
Messenger Wire for Transit Systems
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
Applications and 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
• Pure Copper
• Flexible to Wind and Vibration
• Durable and Reliable Support
• Mechanically Rugged
• High Tensile Strength and Breaking Load
• RoHS/Proposition 65 Compliant
Specifications:
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Strand Class | Strand Count | Cond. Cmil | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | DC Resistance @ 25°C | Rated Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/kcmil | No. of Strands | cmil | inch | lb/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | lb | ||
| 106583 | 8 | B | 7 | 16510 | 0.146 | 51 | 0.666 | 777 |
| 106401 | 6 | Solid | Solid | 26240 | 0.162 | 81 | 0.419 | 1228 |
| 106674 | 6 | B | 7 | 26240 | 0.184 | 81 | 0.419 | 1228 |
| 106468 | 4 | Solid | Solid | 41740 | 0.204 | 126 | 0.264 | 1938 |
| 106765 | 4 | A B | 7 | 41740 | 0.232 | 129 | 0.264 | 1938 |
| 106823 | 3 | A B | 7 | 52620 | 0.260 | 163 | 0.209 | 2433 |
| 106880 | 2 | A B | 7 | 66360 | 0.292 | 205 | 0.166 | 3050 |
| 106948 | 1 | A | 7 | 83690 | 0.328 | 258 | 0.132 | 3801 |
| 106971 | 1/0 | A AA | 7 | 105600 | 0.368 | 326 | 0.104 | 4752 |
| TBA | 1/0 | B | 19 | 105600 | 0.373 | 326 | 0.104 | 4752 |
| 107003 | 2/0 | A AA | 7 | 133100 | 0.414 | 411 | 0.083 | 5926 |
| 156281 | 2/0 | B | 19 | 133100 | 0.418 | 411 | 0.083 | 6690 |
| 107037 | 3/0 | A AA | 7 | 167800 | 0.464 | 518 | 0.066 | 7366 |
| 587955 | 4/0 | A AA | 7 | 211600 | 0.522 | 653 | 0.052 | 9154 |
| 107060 | 4/0 | A AA | 7 | 211600 | 0.522 | 653 | 0.052 | 9154 |
| 136721 | 4/0 | B | 19 | 211600 | 0.528 | 653 | 0.052 | 9617 |
| 107094 | 250 | A | 19 | 250000 | 0.574 | 772 | 0.044 | 11360 |
| TBA | 250 | B | 37 | 250000 | 0.575 | 772 | 0.044 | 11600 |
| 107128 | 300 | A | 19 | 300000 | 0.628 | 926 | 0.037 | 13510 |
| 304568 | 300 | B | 37 | 300000 | 0.630 | 926 | 0.035 | 13510 |
| 107151 | 350 | A | 19 | 350000 | 0.679 | 1081 | 0.031 | 15590 |
| 664348 | 400 | B | 37 | 400000 | 0.706 | 1235 | 0.026 | 18331 |
| 593421 | 500 | A | 19 | 500000 | 0.813 | 1544 | 0.022 | 22510 |
| 588744 | 500 | B | 37 | 500000 | 0.813 | 1544 | 0.022 | 22510 |
| TBA | 500 | C | 61 | 500000 | 0.815 | 1544 | 0.022 | 22510 |
| TBA | 600 | A AA | 37 | 600000 | 0.891 | 1853 | 0.018 | 27020 |
| 588829 | 750 | A B | 61 | 750000 | 0.998 | 2316 | 0.015 | 34090 |
| 107300 | 1000 | A B | 61 | 1000000 | 1.152 | 3088 | 0.011 | 45030 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Revision: 1.000.006
Updated On: Oct. 14, 2024, 6:37 p.m. UTC
