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Railway Cables
FIRERAIL Traction Cables For Railway Applications
1.8/3KV Single Core Medium Wall Traction Cables
Application
1.8/3KV Single Core Medium Wall Traction Cables designed for protected, fixed installation inside and outside
railway vehicles for connecting fi xed and moving parts in direct current and alternating voltage technology,
especially converter technology.
Construction
Conductors: Circular Class 5 stranded plain or tinned copper to BS EN 60228: 2005 / BS 6360.
Insulation : Elect ron beam crosslinkable medium wall LSZH compound.
Outer Sheath: Electron beam crosslinkable LSZH compound (for sheathed cables).
Optional:
FRA-MW-3S-OS (Screened & Sheathed)
FRA-MW-3SU-FR(Fire resistant & Unsheathed)
Reference Standards
BS 6853 -1a
DIN 5510-1 1-4
NFF 16-101 F0

Electrical Characteristics at 20℃
| Nominal Conductor Cross Section | mm² | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Conductor Resistance | Ω/km | 13.7 | 8.21 | 5.09 | 3.39 | 1.95 | 1.24 | 0.795 | 0.565 | 0.393 |
| Voltage Rating | KV | 1.8/3 | ||||||||
| Nominal Conductor Cross Section | mm² | 70 | 95 | 120 | 150 | 185 | 240 | 300 | 400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Conductor Resistance | Ω/km | 0.277 | 0.21 | 0.164 | 0.132 | 0.108 | 0.0817 | 0.654 | 0.0495 |
| Voltage Rating | KV | 1.8/3 | |||||||
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Minimum Bending Radius:3×OD (OD<12mm); 4×OD (OD>12mm)
Temperature Range:-40℃ to +120℃
Dimensions And Weight
FRA-MW-3SU (Unsheathed)
| Cable Code | No. of cores& Nominal
Conductor Cross Sectional Area No.×mm² |
Nominal
Diameter of Strands No/mm |
Nominal
Insulation Thickness mm |
Nominal
Overall Diameter mm |
Nominal
Weight kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G1.5 | 1×1.5 | 30/0.25 | 2.0 | 5.8 | 50 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G2.5 | 1×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 60 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G4 | 1×4.0 | 56/0.30 | 2.0 | 6.8 | 80 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G6 | 1×6.0 | 84/0.30 | 2.0 | 7.3 | 100 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G10 | 1×10.0 | 80/0.40 | 2.0 | 8.2 | 150 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G16 | 1×16.0 | 126/0.40 | 2.0 | 9.3 | 220 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G25 | 1×25.0 | 196/0.40 | 2.0 | 10.8 | 290 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G35 | 1×35.0 | 276/0.40 | 2.0 | 12.1 | 390 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G50 | 1×50.0 | 396/0.40 | 2.0 | 13.6 | 530 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G70 | 1×70.0 | 360/0.50 | 2.0 | 15.4 | 720 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G95 | 1×95.0 | 475/0.50 | 2.2 | 17.4 | 940 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G120 | 1×120.0 | 608/0.50 | 2.2 | 19.1 | 1160 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G150 | 1×150.0 | 756/0.50 | 2.2 | 20.7 | 1440 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G185 | 1×185.0 | 925/0.50 | 2.4 | 22.7 | 1760 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G240 | 1×240.0 | 1221/0.50 | 2.4 | 25.6 | 2350 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G300 | 1×300.0 | 1525/0.50 | 2.4 | 27.9 | 2820 |
| FRA-MW-3SU-1G400 | 1×400.0 | 2013/0.50 | 2.6 | 31.7 | 3730 |
FRA-MW-3S (Sheathed)
| Cable Code | No. of cores& Nominal
Conductor Cross Sectional Area No.×mm² |
Nominal
Diameter of Strands No/mm |
Nominal
Insulation Thickness mm |
Nominal
Overall Diameter mm |
Nominal
Weight kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-MW-3S-1G1.5 | 1×1.5 | 30/0.25 | 1.3 | 6.2 | 60 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G2.5 | 1×2.5 | 50/0.25 | 1.3 | 6.5 | 70 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G4 | 1×4.0 | 56/0.30 | 1.3 | 7.1 | 90 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G6 | 1×6.0 | 84/0.30 | 1.3 | 7.6 | 110 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G10 | 1×10.0 | 80/0.40 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 170 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G16 | 1×16.0 | 126/0.40 | 1.5 | 10 | 240 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G25 | 1×25.0 | 196/0.40 | 1.8 | 12.5 | 350 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G35 | 1×35.0 | 276/0.40 | 1.8 | 13.8 | 450 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G50 | 1×50.0 | 396/0.40 | 1.8 | 15.3 | 590 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G70 | 1×70.0 | 360/0.50 | 1.8 | 17.2 | 790 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G95 | 1×95.0 | 475/0.50 | 2.2 | 19.5 | 1050 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G120 | 1×120.0 | 608/0.50 | 2.2 | 21.3 | 1270 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G150 | 1×150.0 | 756/0.50 | 2.2 | 23.3 | 1590 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G185 | 1×185.0 | 925/0.50 | 2.4 | 25.4 | 1900 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G240 | 1×240.0 | 1221/0.50 | 2.4 | 28.1 | 2490 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G300 | 1×300.0 | 1525/0.50 | 2.4 | 30.5 | 3010 |
| FRA-MW-3S-1G400 | 1×400.0 | 2013/0.50 | 2.6 | 34.7 | 3980 |
Note: The parameters listed above are nominal values as per cable standards. Actual values may vary due to material and manufacturing process variations. For precise specifications or customized requirements, please contact us for further information







