Product Overview
Heavy-Duty Flexible Power Cable for Rail & Mobile Equipment
NSGAFOU 1.8/3kV cables feature Class 5 aluminum conductors with EPR/PCP double insulation, engineered for extreme mobility applications in rail transport. Compliant with VDE 0250-602, they deliver oil resistance, flame retardancy, and flexibility in temperatures from -40°C to +90°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 1.8/3kV (Um: 2.7kV) |
| Conductor | Class 5 Aluminum (IEC 60228, HD 383) |
| Insulation | EPR Type 3GI3 (DIN VDE 0207-20) |
| Sheath | PCP Type 5GM3 (DIN VDE 0207-21) |
| Temperature Range | Fixed: -40°C to +90°C • Mobile: -25°C to +90°C |
| Short-Circuit Rating | +200°C |
| Bending Radius | Fixed: 4×Ø • Mobile: 10×Ø |
Construction Details
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Conductor: Class 5 flexible aluminum (IEC 60228)
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Separator: Foil tape moisture barrier
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Insulation: Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR 3GI3)
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Sheath: Chlorinated rubber compound (PCP 5GM3)
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Core Identification: Standard black (custom colors available)
Technical Performance
Environmental Resistance
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Oil Resistance: EN 60811-2-1 certified
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Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1-2 compliant
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Weather Resistance: UV/ozone resistant
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RoHS Compliance: Heavy metal-free
Mechanical Properties
| Application Type | Min. Bending Radius | Temp. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Installation | 4 × Cable Ø | -40°C to +90°C |
| Mobile Equipment | 10 × Cable Ø | -25°C to +90°C |
NSGAFOU Cable Specifications
| Ref. No. | Conductor (mm²) | Insul. Thick (mm) | Sheath Thick (mm) | O.D. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Ampacity* (A) | R/km (Ω) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSGAFOU1.5 | 1×1.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 6.0 | 44 | 30 | 13.7 |
| NSGAFOU2.5 | 1×2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 6.2 | 57 | 41 | 8.21 |
| NSGAFOU4 | 1×4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 6.7 | 74 | 55 | 5.09 |
| NSGAFOU6 | 1×6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 7.3 | 99 | 70 | 3.39 |
| NSGAFOU10 | 1×10 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 8.6 | 150 | 98 | 1.95 |
| NSGAFOU16 | 1×16 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 10.1 | 215 | 132 | 1.24 |
| NSGAFOU25 | 1×25 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 12.3 | 323 | 176 | 0.795 |
| NSGAFOU35 | 1×35 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 13.0 | 413 | 218 | 0.565 |
| NSGAFOU50 | 1×50 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 15.0 | 566 | 276 | 0.393 |
| NSGAFOU70 | 1×70 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 16.8 | 761 | 347 | 0.277 |
| NSGAFOU95 | 1×95 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 19.7 | 1,006 | 416 | 0.210 |
| NSGAFOU120 | 1×120 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 20.8 | 1,235 | 488 | 0.164 |
| NSGAFOU150 | 1×150 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 23.6 | 1,576 | 566 | 0.132 |
| NSGAFOU185 | 1×185 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 25.7 | 1,853 | 644 | 0.108 |
| NSGAFOU240 | 1×240 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 29.4 | 2,479 | 775 | 0.0817 |
| NSGAFOU300 | 1×300 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 31.9 | 2,953 | 898 | 0.0654 |
| NSGAFOU400 | 1×400 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 34.5 | 3,853 | 1,060 | 0.0495 |
| NSGAFOU500 | 1×500 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 43.2 | 4,974 | 1,250 | 0.0391 |
| *Current carrying capacity in air at 30°C ambient |
Applications
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Rail Transport:
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Train power distribution
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Underground coaches & trams
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Pantograph connections
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Mobile Equipment:
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Cranes & hoists
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Mining machinery
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Portable generators
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Fixed Installations:
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Substation feeders
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Industrial motor circuits
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Standards Compliance
Primary Standard: DIN VDE 0250-602
Material Standards:
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DIN VDE 0207-20 (EPR insulation)
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DIN VDE 0207-21 (PCP sheath)
Performance Standards: -
IEC 60332-1-2 (Flame retardancy)
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EN 60811-2-1 (Oil resistance)
Product Advantages
1. Optimized for Dynamic Use
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Class 5 aluminum conductor maintains flexibility through 1M+ bend cycles
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PCP sheath withstands hydraulic oils and abrasives
2. Environmental Resilience
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UV/ozone resistance for outdoor exposure
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-40°C cold flexibility (fixed installations)
3. Safety Compliance
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Flame propagation prevention (IEC 60332-1-2)
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Halogen-free smoke emission
4. Economic Efficiency
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40% weight reduction vs. copper equivalents
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30% lower installation costs
Engineering Notes:
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Specify NSGAFOU for: Pantograph wiring, third-rail systems, and moving machinery
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Use armored variants for high-abrasion zones (tunnel installations)