Contact wire ETP 161mm2

Description

Description

Standards

  • International
    EN 50149: 2012
  • National
    ASTM B 47; ASTM B 9; ASTM B116

Description
Contact wire is shaped wire that comes into contact with the pantograph of the train. It provides power from the catenary line to the train. Contact wire is a key part of the catenary line (with dropper and messenger wires).

Thanks to continuous copper casting and contact wire drawing, we are able optimize contact wire properties for full control along the transformation process, from raw materials to the finished product.

Nexans provides standard contact wire solutions (ASTM or European products) as well as contact wires that meet specific needs. Feel free to contact us with your requirements. We are continuously developing contact wires with optimized properties.

Application
Contact wire for railway catenary line.

Standards:

ASTM B47 – 95a

ASTM B9 - 90

EN 50 149: 2012

Third party certification:

Mechanical properties ( UTS, YS, E and A%) and Thermal expansion (CTE) certified by IMR Test Labs - Curtiss-Wright 

Characteristics

Characteristics

Dimensional characteristics

Dimensional characteristics

Approximate weight
1.43 kg/m
Conductor cross-section
161 mm²

Electrical characteristics

Electrical characteristics

Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
0.113 Ohm/km
Minimum conductivity at 20°C
99 % IACS

Mechanical characteristics

Mechanical characteristics

Minimum Elongation
3 %
Minimum Tensile Strength
325 MPa
Minimum breaking load
52.3 kN

Resources

Resources

Selling & delivery Information

Contact wire is produced on reel (steel or wooden reel). Reel dimension can be customized to meet customer requirement.

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