NSGAFÖU 1.8/3kV Mining Rubber Cable – Type 209 Series – AS/NZS 1802 Compliant – Flexible Trailing Cable

Machinery & Equipment Mining Cables
Description

Product Overview

The NSGAFÖU 1.8/3kV Rubber Cable, part of the Type 209 series, is a heavy-duty flexible power cable specifically designed for the rigorous demands of the mining industry. It serves as a reliable feeder for machinery and is particularly suited as a trailing cable for mobile equipment. Smaller variants are also ideal for powering drills, hand-held tools, and other portable mining apparatus. Manufactured to stringent Australian/New Zealand standards, this cable ensures dependable performance in harsh underground and surface mining environments.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Rugged Mining Construction: Engineered for flexibility and durability in trailing applications, resisting abrasion, impact, and mechanical stress.

  • Flame Retardant: Features fire-resistant properties to enhance safety in mining operations.

  • High Flexibility: Class 5 stranded tinned copper conductor allows for easy handling and movement.

  • Robust Insulation & Sheath: EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) insulation provides excellent electrical properties, while the PCP (Polychloroprene) sheath offers superior resistance to oil, weather, and mechanical wear.

  • Compliant with Key Australian Standards: Manufactured to meet AS/NZS 1802, 1125, 3808, and 5000.1, ensuring reliability and safety.

Specifications

Parameter Details
Cable Type NSGAFÖU / Type 209 Series Mining Cable
Rated Voltage 1.8/3 kV
Conductor Class 5 flexible tinned copper conductor
Insulation EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) – Grade 3G13
Sheath PCP (Polychloroprene) – Grade 5GM3
Sheath Colour Black
Key Characteristics Fire Resistance, Flexible, Abrasion Resistant
Standards AS/NZS 1802:2003, AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808, AS/NZS 5000.1

Construction

  1. Conductor: Finely stranded tinned copper (Class 5 flexibility) for optimal conductivity and fatigue resistance.

  2. Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) – Grade 3G13 – providing excellent electrical insulation and thermal stability.

  3. Sheath: Polychloroprene (PCP) – Grade 5GM3 – a tough, oil-resistant, and flame-retardant jacket that protects against harsh mining conditions.

Standards Compliance

This cable is designed and tested to meet the following Australian/New Zealand standards:

  • AS/NZS 1802:2003 – Electric cables – Reeling and trailing – For mining and general use (other than reeling)

  • AS/NZS 1125 – Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords

  • AS/NZS 3808 – Insulating and sheathing materials for electric cables

  • AS/NZS 5000.1 – Electric cables – Polymeric insulated – For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV (Note: This cable is rated 1.8/3kV, but may reference this standard for construction aspects; compliance with AS/NZS 5000.1 is specified.)

Typical Applications

  • Flexible power feeder for mining machinery (e.g., conveyors, crushers, pumps).

  • Trailing cable for mobile equipment in underground and surface mines.

  • Power supply for drills, hand-held tools, and other portable mining devices.

  • Suitable for use in quarries, tunnels, and heavy industrial environments where flexibility and durability are critical.