(N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO Medium Voltage Reeling Cable with Fiber Optic – For Heavy-Duty Mining, Harbor, and Crane Applications

Introduction: What is (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO Cable?

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO represents a breakthrough in industrial cable technology, combining medium voltage power transmission with integrated fiber optic communication capabilities in a single, robust package. This advanced reeling cable is specifically engineered to withstand the extreme mechanical stresses encountered in heavy-duty industrial applications while maintaining reliable power delivery and data transmission.

Built according to DIN VDE 0250-813 standards, this medium voltage reeling cable incorporates state-of-the-art materials and construction techniques to deliver exceptional performance in the most demanding environments. The cable's unique design features a flexible rubber compound construction that provides superior resistance to mechanical stress, environmental factors, and chemical exposure, making it the ideal choice for applications where traditional cables would fail.

What sets the (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO apart is its integrated fiber optic capability, which allows simultaneous power transmission and high-speed data communication through a single cable assembly. This hybrid design eliminates the need for separate power and communication cables, reducing installation complexity, maintenance requirements, and overall system costs while improving reliability in critical industrial applications.

The cable is available in multiple voltage ratings from 3.6/6 kV up to 18/30 kV, with various cross-sectional configurations ranging from 3x25 mm² to 3x240 mm², ensuring compatibility with a wide range of industrial power systems and equipment specifications.

Application Fields and Typical Use Cases

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable excels in applications requiring flexible reeling cable for extreme mechanical stress, particularly where cable guidance occurs across different levels with the reel axis positioned in the travel direction. This unique capability makes it indispensable for modern industrial operations that demand both mobility and reliability.

In open-pit mining operations, this reeling cable for mining equipment serves as the lifeline for massive material handling machines such as bucket wheel excavators, draglines, and conveyor systems. The cable's exceptional tensile strength and flexibility allow it to withstand the constant motion, vibration, and harsh environmental conditions typical of mining environments, while its integrated fiber optics enable real-time monitoring and control of critical mining equipment.

Harbor and port facilities rely heavily on the cable's performance in crane applications, where it functions as a crane cable supporting container handling cranes, ship-to-shore cranes, and mobile harbor cranes. The cable's oil resistance and weatherproof construction make it ideal for marine environments, while its high voltage capacity ensures efficient power delivery to heavy-duty lifting equipment.

Shipyard operations utilize this shipyard power cable for various applications including gantry cranes, floating docks, and mobile construction equipment. The cable's resistance to saltwater, chemicals, and extreme weather conditions ensures reliable operation in marine construction environments where equipment mobility is essential.

Industrial stockyards and bulk material handling facilities employ the cable in stacker/reclaimer systems, where it enables continuous operation of equipment that moves along extended travel paths. The cable's ability to handle torsional stresses and its anti-twist protection make it particularly suitable for these applications where cable rotation is unavoidable.

Key Features and Advantages

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable incorporates numerous advanced features that distinguish it from conventional industrial cables. Its medium voltage capability, supporting ratings up to 18/30 kV, enables efficient power transmission over long distances while minimizing power losses and voltage drop issues common in industrial applications.

The cable's exceptional flexibility stems from its specially formulated rubber compound construction, which maintains pliability even in extreme temperature conditions ranging from -35°C to +80°C during dynamic reeling operations. This UV resistant cable construction incorporates advanced polymer additives that prevent degradation from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, making it suitable for outdoor installations without protective conduits.

Chemical resistance is another critical advantage, with the cable's oil resistant cable design providing protection against hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and industrial chemicals commonly encountered in heavy machinery applications. The cable meets stringent EN 60811-404 standards for oil resistance, ensuring long-term reliability in contaminated environments.

Environmental compliance is achieved through CPR compliant cable certification according to CPR 305/2011 and RoHS 2015/863/EU compliance, ensuring the cable meets modern environmental and safety standards. The cable's flame-retardant properties, certified to EN 60332-1-2, provide additional safety in industrial installations where fire risk is a concern.

The weatherproof reeling cable with fiber optics design incorporates comprehensive protection against moisture, ozone, and environmental contaminants, making it suitable for unrestricted outdoor use in all weather conditions. This robust construction eliminates the need for additional protective measures, reducing installation costs and complexity.

Advanced Construction with Fiber Optics

The integration of fiber optic technology represents a significant advancement in industrial cable design, providing high-speed data transmission capabilities alongside power delivery. The cable with integrated fiber optics incorporates either 12 or 2x12 optical fibers, depending on application requirements and communication bandwidth needs.

Multiple fiber types are available to suit different communication requirements. Single-mode E9/125 fiber optic cable provides optimal performance for long-distance, high-bandwidth applications, with maximum attenuation values of 0.5 dB/km at 1310 nm and 0.3 dB/km at 1550 nm. This makes it ideal for applications requiring real-time data transmission over extended distances.

Multimode fiber options include G50/125 (OM2-OM4) fibers with attenuation values of 3.0 dB/km at 850 nm and 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm, and G62.5/125 fibers with attenuation values of 3.5 dB/km at 850 nm and 1.5 dB/km at 1300 nm. These multimode options are particularly suitable for shorter-distance applications where cost considerations are important while still maintaining reliable communication capabilities.

The fiber optic elements are strategically positioned within the cable structure to protect them from mechanical stress while maintaining optimal signal transmission characteristics. The reeling cable with fiber optic for data transmission design incorporates advanced strain relief techniques that prevent fiber damage during cable flexing and reeling operations.

Color coding follows ANSI/TIA/EIA 598-A standards for easy identification and installation, while the fibers comply with ITU-T G.652 D (single-mode) and ITU-T G.651 (multimode) specifications. This hybrid power and communication cable design enables sophisticated industrial automation systems that require both power and high-speed data communication through a single cable installation.

Thermal, Mechanical, and Electrical Properties

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable demonstrates exceptional performance across a wide range of operating conditions, making it suitable for the most demanding industrial applications. Thermal characteristics include an ambient temperature range of -50°C to +80°C for fixed installations and -35°C to +80°C for reeling operations, ensuring reliable performance in extreme climate conditions.

The cable's cold-resistant cable design maintains flexibility and electrical properties even at minimum operating temperatures, while its maximum permissible conductor temperature of 90°C during normal operation and 250°C during short-circuit conditions provides substantial thermal margins for safe operation.

Mechanical properties showcase the cable's heavy-duty industrial reeling cable capabilities, with tensile strength ratings reaching up to 14,400 N for dynamic applications. This high tensile strength cable design incorporates reinforcement braiding made from synthetic threads, positioned between the inner and outer sheaths to provide anti-twist protection and enhanced mechanical durability.

The cable's torsion-resistant reeling cable construction allows for torsional stresses of ±25°/m, enabling use in applications where cable rotation is unavoidable. Bending radius specifications follow DIN VDE 0298-3 standards, while the minimum distance for S-type directional changes is specified as 20 times the outer diameter, ensuring safe installation practices.

Reeling speed capabilities up to 240 m/min accommodate high-speed industrial operations, while the cable's power cable for dynamic reeling operations design ensures consistent performance throughout the entire speed range. The cable's electrical properties span multiple voltage classes, from 3.6/6 kV systems with maximum operating voltages of 7.2 kV AC (10.8 kV DC) up to 18/30 kV systems with maximum operating voltages of 36 kV AC (54 kV DC).

Current-carrying capacity follows DIN VDE 0298-4 standards with appropriate de-rating factors, ensuring safe and efficient power transmission across all specified operating conditions.

Product Variants and Configurations

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable family offers extensive customization options to meet diverse industrial requirements. Cable cross-section options range from compact 3x25 mm² configurations suitable for smaller equipment to heavy-duty 3x240 mm² variants designed for high-power industrial machinery.

Standard configurations include three main power conductors with two ground conductors (typically half the cross-section of main conductors) plus integrated fiber optic elements. For example, a 3x95+2x50/2+12FO configuration provides 95 mm² main conductors, 50 mm² ground conductors split into two sections, and 12 fiber optic elements.

The reeling cable with 3x240 mm² cores represents the largest standard configuration, offering maximum power transmission capability for the most demanding applications. This configuration includes 2x120 mm² ground conductors and accommodates either 12 or 24 fiber optic elements depending on communication requirements.

Outer diameter specifications vary with cable configuration and voltage rating. For instance, 3.6/6 kV versions range from 44-47 mm (3x35+2x25/2+12FO) to 78-81 mm (3x240+2x120/2+12FO), with cable weights ranging from 3,010 kg/km to 12,540 kg/km respectively.

Higher voltage ratings require additional insulation thickness, resulting in larger overall diameters. The 18/30 kV versions range from 58-61 mm to 73-76 mm outer diameter for configurations from 3x25+2x25/2+12FO to 3x95+2x50/2+12FO.

Custom designs are available upon request, including variations with cradle separators for specific installation requirements. This customizable flexible cable with fiber optics approach ensures optimal solutions for unique industrial applications where standard configurations may not be suitable.

Compliance and Safety Standards

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable meets comprehensive international safety and environmental standards, ensuring compatibility with global industrial requirements. Primary compliance includes DIN VDE 0250-813 for flexible medium voltage cables, providing the fundamental design and performance criteria for industrial reeling applications.

Fire safety compliance follows EN 60332-1-2 standards for flame retardant properties, ensuring the flame-retardant reeling cable for crane systems meets stringent fire safety requirements. This certification is particularly important in industrial environments where fire hazards may be present due to sparks, hot materials, or electrical faults.

Environmental compliance encompasses RoHS 2015/863/EU certification, restricting hazardous substances and ensuring the RoHS compliant cable meets modern environmental protection standards. Additionally, CPR 305/2011 compliance (Construction Products Regulation) ensures the CPR cable meets European Union requirements for construction materials.

Chemical resistance testing follows EN 60811-404 standards, verifying the cable's performance when exposed to oils, solvents, and other industrial chemicals. This testing ensures the cable maintains its electrical and mechanical properties throughout its service life, even in contaminated environments.

The explosion-safe cable design incorporates features that prevent ignition of explosive atmospheres, making it suitable for reeling cable for hazardous industrial areas where flammable gases or dust may be present. Weather resistance testing confirms unrestricted outdoor use with resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and moisture ingress.

Quality assurance includes comprehensive testing of electrical properties, mechanical characteristics, and environmental resistance factors. Each cable batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and customer specifications.

Conclusion: Why Choose (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO?

The (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO medium voltage reeling cable with integrated fiber optics represents the pinnacle of industrial cable technology, combining robust power transmission capabilities with advanced communication features in a single, reliable package. Its exceptional mechanical properties, environmental resistance, and comprehensive safety compliance make it the ideal choice for extreme-duty industrial applications.

The cable's unique combination of high tensile strength, flexibility, and integrated fiber optics eliminates the complexity and cost associated with separate power and communication cable installations. This hybrid design reduces maintenance requirements, improves system reliability, and provides significant cost savings over the cable's service life.

With voltage ratings up to 18/30 kV, extensive customization options, and proven performance in the world's most demanding industrial environments, the (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable sets the standard for modern industrial power and communication systems. Whether deployed in open-pit mining operations, harbor crane systems, or heavy industrial facilities, this advanced cable technology ensures reliable operation and maximum productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the (N)TSCGEWOEU-SR PLUS FO cable suitable for extreme mechanical stress applications?

A: The cable incorporates several key design features for extreme mechanical stress tolerance: reinforcement braiding made from synthetic threads provides anti-twist protection, tensile strength ratings up to 14,400 N handle dynamic loads, torsional stress capability of ±25°/m accommodates rotation, and the flexible rubber compound construction maintains performance through millions of reeling cycles.

Q: How does the integrated fiber optic capability benefit industrial applications?

A: Integrated fiber optics eliminate the need for separate communication cables, reducing installation complexity and costs. The system enables real-time equipment monitoring, remote diagnostics, and high-speed data transmission for industrial automation systems. Multiple fiber types (E9/125, G50/125, G62.5/125) provide flexibility for different communication requirements and distances.

Q: What environmental conditions can the cable withstand?

A: The cable operates reliably in ambient temperatures from -35°C to +80°C during reeling operations, resists UV radiation, ozone, and moisture for unrestricted outdoor use, maintains oil resistance per EN 60811-404 standards, and provides flame-retardant properties per EN 60332-1-2 certification.

Q: What happens if the cable experiences overload or short-circuit conditions?

A: The cable is designed with substantial safety margins: maximum conductor temperature during normal operation is 90°C, short-circuit temperature rating reaches 250°C at the conductor, current-carrying capacity follows DIN VDE 0298-4 standards with appropriate de-rating factors, and comprehensive insulation design prevents electrical failures under fault conditions.

Q: Can the cable configuration be customized for specific applications?

A: Yes, extensive customization options include various cross-section combinations from 3x25 mm² to 3x240 mm², multiple voltage ratings from 3.6/6 kV to 18/30 kV, fiber optic configurations (12 or 2x12 fibers), special designs such as cradle separators, and custom conductor and ground wire arrangements to meet specific application requirements.