CU HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE
- Southwire #
- SPEC48303
Messenger Wire for Transit Systems
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Part numbers in this family (16) ↓Available sizes & constructions
| Cond. Size | Cond. Strands | Strand Class | Conductor Number | Approx. OD (inches)(cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000')(ohms/km) | Max Pull Tension (lbs)(kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AWG4 AWG | 77 | A BA B | 11 | 0.2320.59 | 129192 | 0.2640.39 | 1938879.06 | 10676515 |
| 2 AWG2 AWG | 77 | A BA B | 11 | 0.2920.74 | 205305 | 0.1660.25 | 30501383.46 | 10688052 |
| 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG | 77 | A AAA AA | 11 | 0.4141.05 | 411612 | 0.0830.12 | 59262687.99 | 10700352 |
| 3/0 AWG3/0 AWG | 77 | A AAA AA | 11 | 0.4641.18 | 518771 | 0.0660.10 | 73663341.16 | 10703707 |
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | 77 | A AAA AA | 11 | 0.5221.33 | 653972 | 0.0520.08 | 91544152.18 | 10706019 |
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 1919 | AA | 11 | 0.8132.07 | 15442298 | 0.0220.03 | 2251010210.36 | 59342199 |
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 3737 | BB | 11 | 0.8132.07 | 15442298 | 0.0220.03 | 2251010210.36 | 58874401 |
| 750 KCMIL750 KCMIL | 6161 | A BA B | 11 | 0.9982.53 | 23163447 | 0.0150.02 | 3409015462.95 | 58882999 |
| 6 MILS6 MILS | SolidSolid | SolidSolid | 11 | 0.1620.41 | 81121 | 0.4190.62 | 1228557.01 | 10640112 |
| 4 MILS4 MILS | SolidSolid | SolidSolid | 11 | 0.2040.52 | 126188 | 0.2640.39 | 1938879.06 | 10646815 |
Part numbers in this family (16)
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10640126 | 161.98 MILS (6 AWG SOL) CU HD 1000 FT | 161.98 MILS 0C | 1000 FT COIL | |
| 10640112 | 161.98 MILS (6 AWG SOL) CU HD 50 LB | 161.98 MILS 0C | 50 LB COIL | |
| 10688052 | 2-7 HD CU CONV 4.38" LH 1000 FT | 2 AWG 0C 7S | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 10688070 | 2-7 HD CU CONV 4.38" LH 1880 FT | 2 AWG 0C 7S | 1880 FT REEL | |
| 10700352 | 2/0-7 HD CU CONV 6.21" LH 1000 FT | 2/0 AWG 0C 7S | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 10646833 | 204.3 MILS (4 AWG SOL) CU HD 1200 FT | 204.30 MILS 0C | 1200 FT COIL | |
| 10646815 | 204.3 MILS (4 AWG SOL) CU HD 50 LB | 204.30 MILS 0C | 50 LB COIL | |
| 10646843 | 204.3 MILS (4 AWG SOL) CU HD 50 LB | 204.30 MILS 0C | 50 LB COIL | |
| 10703707 | 3/0-7 HD CU CONV 6.97" LH 1000 FT | 3/0 AWG 0C 7S | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 10676515 | 4-7 HD CU CONV 3.47" LH 1000 FT | 4 AWG 0C 7S | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 58795502 | 4/0-7 HD CU CONV 2000 FT | 4/0 AWG 0C 7S | 2000 FT REEL | |
| 10706019 | 4/0-7 HD CU CONV 7.82" LH 50 LB | 4/0 AWG 0C 7S | 50 LB COIL | |
| 59342199 | 500-19 HD CU BARE MESSENGER TRANSIT CABLE | 500 KCMIL 0C 19S | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 58874499 | 500-37 HD CU BARE MESSENGER TRANSIT WIRE | 500 KCMIL 0C 37S | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 58874401 | 500-37 HD CU BARE MESSENGER TRANSIT WIRE 3281 FT | 500 KCMIL 0C 37S | 3281 FT REEL | |
| 58882999 | 750-61 HD CU CONV | 750 KCMIL 0C 61S | CUT TO LENGTH REEL |
Application & features
For use in Trolley and High Speed Rail applications as supports for contact and dropper wires in overhead catenary systems. Southwire’s messenger wire is designed for long service life with the ability to maintain rugged strength through sustained performance.
• Pure Copper
• Flexible to Wind and Vibration
• Durable and Reliable Support
• Mechanically Rugged
• High Tensile Strength and Breaking Load
• RoHS/Proposition 65 Compliant
Standards & references
- ASTM B1 Hard-Drawn Copper
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors