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500-259 CU 75 NL-EPR/65 LSZH 2KV RHH/RHW-2 BLACK

Southwire

500-259 CU 75 NL-EPR/65 LSZH 2KV RHH/RHW-2 BLACK

Southwire #
56030599

Traction Power Cable 2000 Volt Single Conductor Copper, No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) insulation RHH/RHW-2 Thermoset SOLONON® Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH-TS) Jacket

Part of the family: CU 2000V NL-EPR RHH/RHW-2 Thermoset SOLONON LSZH-TS TRACTION POWER CABLE

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Application & features

Southwire 2000V No Lead NL-EPR/SOLONON Traction Power Cable is suited for use in mass transit and general industry applications where flexibility, fire resistance, and low smoke generation are a concern. May be installed in wet or dry locations in cable trays or raceways. These cables are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation, 130°C for emergency overload conditions, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Resistance to moisture and most oils, acids, and alkalis with an overall durable LSZH XLPO jacket. Meets Flame Spread and Smoke Release requirements of NFPA 130. Rated for 1000 lb/ft maximum sidewall pressure. Alternate constructions available upon request.

Specifications

Cond. Size500 KCMIL500 KCMIL
Conductor Number11
Cond. Strands259259
Diameter Over Conductor0.850 inch2.16 cm
Insulation Thickness75 mils1.91 mm
Jacket Thickness65 mils1.65 mm
Approx. OD1.150 inch2.92 cm
Copper Weight1548 lbs/1000'2304 kgs/km
Approx. Weight1820 lbs/1000'2708 kgs/km

Standards & references

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B172 Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B173 Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Concentric-Stranded Members
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems (250kcmil & Larger)
  • AREMA 10.3.13 Recommended Design Criteria for Low-Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Polymeric Cable Jackets