SPEC 48306

BzII DIN 48201 Messenger Wire

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Construction:

Bronze BzII (CuMg) stranded conductor per DIN 48201 part 2

Applications and Features:

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.
  • Stranded Wrought Copper Alloy BzII (CuMg)
  • Domestically manufactured to international standards
  • Flexible to Wind and Vibration
  • Durable and Reliable Support
  • High Tensile Strength and Breaking Load
  • RoHS/Proposition 65 Compliant
  • Specifications:

  • DIN 48201 part 2 Bronze Stranded Conductors
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

    Stock CodeNominal Cross Section (mm²)Calculated Cross Section (mm²)Number of WiresDiameter per Wire (mm)Calculated Conductor Diameter (mm)Weight (kg/km)Breaking Load (kN)Continuous Current Carrying Capacity (A)
    TBA1010.0271.354.1905.8875
    TBA1615.8971.705.11439.33100
    4574182524.2572.106.321814.24130
    TBA3534.3672.507.531020.17160
    TBA5049.4873.009.044628.58200
    TBA5048.35191.809.043728.39200
    6491557065.81192.1010.559638.64245
    7266919593.27192.5012.584554.76305
    457419120116.99192.8014.0106067.57350
    TBA150147.11372.2515.8133786.37410
    TBA185181.62372.5017.51649106.63465
    TBA240242.54612.2520.32209142.40560
    TBA300299.43612.5022.52725175.80635
    TBA400400.14612.8926.03640231.12765
    TBA500499.83613.2329.14545288.70880
    Remark: The outer layer has to be right handed (Z- rotation)
    Reference values for continuous current- carrying capacity are valid up to 60 Hz at the given wind velocity of 0,6 m/s and sun impact (for Germany) for a starting ambient temperature of 35°C and a final temperature of the conductor of 70° C. For special environmental conditions (calm) the values have to be reduced by about 30%.
    Other designs: for example international standards or customer specifications - on request

    Revision: 1.000.012

    Updated On: June 17, 2025, 2 p.m. UTC