CU MEDIUM-HARD DRAWN OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEMS MESSENGER WIRE
- Southwire #
- SPEC48304
Messenger Wire for Transit Systems
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Part numbers in this family (5) ↓Available sizes & constructions
| Cond. Size | Strand Class | Cond. Strands | Cond. Cmil (cmils)(mm) | Approx. OD (inches)(cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000')(ohms/km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AWG4 AWG | A BA B | 77 | 41740.026.93 | 0.2320.59 | 129192 | 0.2620.39 | 10675727 |
| 2 AWG2 AWG | A BA B | 77 | 66360.042.81 | 0.2920.74 | 205305 | 0.1650.25 | 10687207 |
| 3/0 AWG3/0 AWG | A AAA AA | 77 | 167800.0108.26 | 0.4641.18 | 518771 | 0.0650.10 | 10702907 |
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | BB | 1919 | 211600.0136.52 | 0.5281.34 | 653972 | 0.0520.08 | 13518625 |
| 6 MILS6 MILS | SolidSolid | SolidSolid | 26240.016.93 | 0.1620.41 | 81121 | 0.4170.62 | 10639337 |
Part numbers in this family (5)
By size:
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10675727 | 4-7 MHD CU CONV 3.47" LH 100 FT | 4 AWG 0C 7S | 100 FT COIL | |
| 10687207 | 2-7 MHD CU CONV 4.38" LH 50 LB | 2 AWG 0C 7S | 50 LB COIL | |
| 10702907 | 3/0-7 MHD CU CONV 6.97" LH 600 LB | 3/0 AWG 0C 7S | 600 LB REEL | |
| 13518625 | 4/0-19 MHD CU CONV 7.17" LH 653 LB | 4/0 AWG 0C 19S | 653 LB REEL | |
| 10639337 | 161.98 MILS (6 AWG SOL) CU MHD 600 LB | 161.98 MILS 0C | 600 LB 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 B2 Medium-Hard Drawn Copper Wire
- 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