Cables for Cranes, Lifts and

Handling Systems
Cables for Cranes, Lifts and Handling Systems
Edition 2003

Weights, dimensions and characteristics data

are approximate.
Deviations due to raw materials or
manufacturing processes as well as changes
in the data are reserved.
This edition supersedes all previous editions.
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 Contents
Page
Cable Selection

Cable Type Nominal Voltage

UO/U
®
RHEYCORD
NSHTOEU-J
Reeling Cables 0.6/1 kV 5-8

®
RHEYCORD (RTS)
(N)SHTOEU-J
Extra Heavy Duty Reeling Cables 0.6/1 kV 9 - 12

®
RHEYFESTOON
(N)3GRD5G
Flexible Festoon Cables 0.6/1 kV 13 - 16

®
RHEYFLAT N
NGFLGOEU-J
Rubber Flat Cables 300/500 V 17 - 20

®
RHEYFLAT N
(N)GFLCGOEU-J
Screened Rubber Flat Cables 300/500 V 21 - 23

®
RHEYFLAT Y
H05VVH6-F 300/500 V 25 - 28
H07VVH6-F 450/750 V 29 - 31
PVC Flat Cables

®
RHEYFLEX PN
Control Cables with Strength Member 450/750 V 33 - 36

®
RHEYFIRM (RTS)
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS
Reeling Cables 1.8/3 kV to 18/30 kV 37 - 41

®
RHEYFIRM (RTS) OFE
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE
Reeling Cables with Optical Fibres 1.8/3 kV to 18/30 kV 43 - 47

®
RHEYCORD
SHTOEU OFE
Rubber Sheated Optical Fibre Cables 49 - 52
Cable Selection

Cable Types Typical Applications

spring operated reels cylindrical reels mono spiral reels

®
RHEYCORD
NSHTOEU-J
Reeling Cables
®
RHEYCORD (RTS)
(N)SHTOEU-J
Extra Heavy Duty Reeling Cables
®
RHEYFESTOON
(N)3GRD5G
Flexible Festoon Cables
®
RHEYFLAT N
NGFLGOEU-J
Rubber Flat Cables
®
RHEYFLAT N
(N)GFLCGOEU-J
Screened Rubber Flat Cables
®
RHEYFLAT Y
H05VVH6-F
PVC Flat Cables
®
RHEYFLAT Y
H07VVH6-F
PVC Flat Cables
®
RHEYFLEX PN
Control Cables with Strength Member

®
RHEYFIRM (RTS)
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS
Reeling Cables 3 - 30 kV
®
RHEYFIRM (RTS) OFE
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE
Reeling Cables with Optical Fibres 3 - 30 kV
®
RHEYCORD
SHTOEU OFE
Rubber Sheated Optical Fibre Cables

Main application Suitable Not suitable

 Typical Applications
festoon systems e-chain cable elevator cable tender system roller-type accumulator
carriere system
RHEYCORD® NSHTOEU-J
Reeling Cables

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Reeling Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 0.6/1 kV

VDE Rubber reeling cable for control
and power supplies.
For applications with high
mechanical stresses, especially for
simultaneous tensile and torsion
stresses. Suitable for motor-driven
reels, spring-operated reels,
festoon- and hoisting systems.

Design
1. Conductor 3. Inner sheath 1
Copper tinned, flexible Rubber compound
stranded, class 5 according to 5GM3/GM1b refer to DIN 2
IEC 60228, DIN VDE 0295 VDE 0207 part 21
3
2. Insulation 4. Outer sheath
EPR (ethylene propylene PCP (polychloroprene) heavy
rubber) rubber compound duty abrasion and notch- 4
3GI3 refer to DIN VDE 0207 resistant, with antitorsion braid
part 20 integrated in the jacket
Colour: black
rubber compound 5GM5 refer
to DIN VDE 0207 part 21

Marking Core identification Standards

RHEYCORD NSHTOEU-J ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD DIN VDE 0250 part 814
90/-35 1kV 308 S2)
Colour code:
4 cores: green/yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers – green/
yellow (in the outer
layer)

Options
Further numbers of cores and cross-section upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

15 - 20 mm > 20 mm
Flexible operation 5d 5d
With strain relief 5d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Reeling applications 5 d 6 d
Festoon systems 5 d 5 d
E-chain cable carrier systems 5 d 5 d
Static 4 d 4 d
Minimum distance between two bends 20 d 20 d
(S-shape deflection)

Travelling speed up to 120 m/min

Chemical properties

Oil resistant
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 0.72/1.2 kV
Test voltage 50 Hz, 5 min energy core 2,500 V
control core 2,000 V
Current rating (A) according to DIN VDE 0298 part 4
Max. temperature at the conductor
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 200 °C
Max. surface temperature
fixed installation – 45 °C to +90 °C
flexible operation – 35 °C to +90 °C
2
Max. static tensile stress of the conductor 15 N/mm

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Technical data

Number of cores Art. No. Permissible ∆U Approx. Approx.

and nominal current rating (cos ϕ 0.8) outer diameter weight
cross-section Voltage drop
mm2 (A)** (V/A x km) mm kg/km

5x1.5 * 7997 0155 23 21.1 16 340

7x1.5 * 7997 0241 17 21.1 19 450
12x1.5 * 7997 0225 12 21.1 25 780
18x1.5 * 7997 0261 11 21.1 27 900
24x1.5 * 7997 0154 10 21.1 31 1,050
30x1.5 * 7997 0244 9 21.1 33 1,250

4x2.5 * 7997 0245 32 13.3 17 400

5x2.5 7997 0506 13.3 19 465
7x2.5* 7997 0147 22 13.3 23 600
12x2.5 7997 0102 17 13.3 29 1,050
19x2.5* 7997 0123 14 13.3 32 1,250
24x2.5* 7997 0140 13 13.3 35 1,600
30x2.5* 7997 0141 11 13.3 38 1,800
50x2.5* 7997 0136 5 13.3 47 3,050

4x4 * 7997 0248 43 8.3 19 500

4x6 * 7997 0129 56 5.5 21 600
4x10 * 7997 0130 78 3.3 25 950
4x16 * 7997 0119 104 2.1 29 1,400
4x25 * 7997 0131 138 1.3 35 2,000
4x35 * 7997 0132 171 0.97 39 2,600
4x50 * 7997 0090 213 0.74 44 3,500
4x70 * 7997 0133 263 0.55 48 4,600
4x95 * 7997 0089 317 0.42 56 6,000
4x120 7997 0134 370 0.32 61 7,500

19x2.5 + 5x1.5C * 7997 0218 6 13.3 38 1,900

25x2.5 + 5x1.5C * 7997 0303 6 13.3 40 2,000

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RHEYCORD® (RTS) (N)SHTOEU-J
Extra Heavy Duty Reeling Cables

Abbildungen

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Extra Heavy Duty Reeling Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 0.6/1 kV

In line with VDE Extra heavy duty rubber reeling
cable for control and power
supplies.For applications with high
mechanical stresses, especially for
simultaneous tensile and torsion
stresses. Suitable for motor-driven
reels, spring-operated reels, drum-
spreader, festoon- and hoisting
systems.

Design
1. Conductor
Copper extra-fine stranded,
class „RTS“. Better than IEC
60228, DIN VDE 0295 class 5
2. Insulation
New special insulation
compound „RHEYCLEAN“ based
on EPDM, according to DIN VDE
0207 part 20
3. Inner sheath 1
Special synthetic rubber
(better than GM1b)
2
4. Outer sheath
New special sandwich
construction with incorporated
anti-torsion braid for a optimum
of flexibility and heavy duty. 3
PCP (polychloroprene), type
5GM5, abrasion and notch-
resistant. Colour: yellow 4

Marking Core identification Standards

RHEYCORD (RTS) (N)SHTOEU-J ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD In line with DIN VDE 0250
90/-40 1kV 308 S2) part 814
Colour code:
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
• Further numbers of cores and cross-section upon request
• Spreader cables for basket operation upon request

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RHEYCORD (RTS) (N)SHTOEU-J
Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

15 - 20 mm > 20 mm
Flexible operation 5d 5d
With strain relief 5d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Reeling applications 5 d 6 d
Festoon systems 5 d 5 d
E-chain cable carrier systems 5 d 5 d
Static 4 d 4 d
Deflection pulleys 7.5 d 7.5 d
Minimum distance between two bends 10 d 10 d
(S-shape deflection)

Travelling speed
drum and drum-speader up to 200 m/min
festoon-system up to 240 m/min

Chemical properties

Oil resistant
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 0.72/1.2 kV
Test voltage 50 Hz, 5 min energy core 2,500 V
control core 2,000 V
Current rating (A) according to DIN VDE 0298 part 4
Max. temperature at the conductor
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 250 °C
Max. surface temperature
fixed installation – 50 °C to +90 °C
flexible operation – 40 °C to +90 °C
2
Max. static tensile stress of the conductor 15 N/mm
Tensile stress of the carrier unit (spreader cable) 3,000 N

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Technical data

Number of cores Permissible ∆U Approx. Approx.

and nominal current rating (cos ϕ 0.8) outer diameter weight
cross-section Voltage drop
mm2 (A)** (V/A x km) mm kg/km

5x1.5 23 21.1 13 270

7x1.5 17 21.1 15 370
12x1.5 12 21.1 21 700
18x1.5 11 21.1 22 750
24x1.5 10 21.1 24 980
30x1.5 9 21.1 26 1,180

4x2.5 32 13.3 13 300

5x2.5 32 13.3 14 340
7x2.5 22 13.3 16 500
12x2.5 17 13.3 23 900
18x2.5 14 13.3 24 1,000
24x2.5 spreader 13 13.3 26 1,300
30x2.5 spreader 11 13.3 29 1,600
36x2.5 *spreader 10 13.3 31 1,700
44x2.5 *spreader 8 13.3 34 2,200
56x2.5 spreader 5 13.3 41 2,900

4x4 43 8.3 16 450

4x6 56 5.5 17 560
4x10 78 3.3 22 900
4x16 104 2.1 24 1,200
4x25 138 1.3 29 1,800
3x35+3x25/3 171 0.97 29 2,100
3x50+3x25/3 213 0.74 35 2,800
3x70+3x35/3 263 0.55 40 3,900
3x95+3x50/3 317 0.42 44 5,000
3x120+3x70/3 370 0.32 51 6,600

19x2.5 + 5x1.5C 10 13.3 27 1,300

25x2.5 + 5x1.5C 9 13.3 30 1,600

* stock types
** ambient temperature 30 °C, condctor temperature 90 °C
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RHEYFESTOON® (N)3GRD5G
Flexible Festoon Cables

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 RHEYFESTOON® (N)3GRD5G
Flexible Festoon Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 0.6/1 kV

In line with VDE Heavy duty rubber cable for
control and power supplies.For
festoon applications with
mechanical tensile stresses
combined with dynamic stresses.

Design 1
1. Conductor 3. Inner sheath
Copper fine stranded, class 5 Special synthetic rubber,
according to IEC 60228, DIN (better than EM6, according
VDE 0295 to prEN 50363)
2
2. Insulation 4. Outer sheath
New special insulation PCP (polychloroprene) EM7
compound „RHEYCLEAN“ based according to prEn 50363. 3
on EPDM E16, according to Colour: black
prEN 50363
4

Marking Core identification Standards

RHEYFESTOON N3GRD5G (DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD In line with DIN VDE 0250
3x50+3x25/3 1kV NEXANS 308 S2) part 812
Colour code:
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
Further numbers of cores and cross-section upon request

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RHEYFESTOON (N)3GRD5G
Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

15 - 20 mm > 20 mm
Flexible operation 5d 5d
Festoon systems 5d 5d
E-chain cable carrier systems 5d 5d
Static 4d 4d

Festoon speed approx. 200 m/min, higher speed upon request.

Chemical properties

Oil resistant
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 0.6/1 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 0.72/1.2 kV
Test voltage 50 Hz, 5 min energy core 2,500 V
control core 2,000 V
Current rating (A) according to DIN VDE 0298 part 4
Max. temperature at the conductor
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 250 °C
Max. surface temperature
fixed installation – 50 °C to +90 °C
flexible operation – 35 °C to +90 °C
2
Max. static tensile stress of the conductor 15 N/mm

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Technical data

Number of cores Approx. Approx. Max.

and nominal outer diameter weight tensile load
cross-section
mm2 mm kg/km N

1x35 13 400 525

1x50 16 600 750
1x70 18 800 1,050
1x95 20 1,000 1,425
1x120 22 1,300 1,800
1x150* 24 1,700 2,250
1x185 27 2,000 2,775

4x4 15 350 240

4x6 17 500 360
4x10 19 700 600
4x16 24 1,100 960
4x25 29 1,600 1,500
4x35 32 2,100 2,100
4x50 38 3,000 3,000

3x35+3x16/3 28 1,750 1,575

3x50+3x25/3 33 2,500 2,250
3x70+3x35/3 40 3,600 3,150
3x95+3x50/3 45 4,500 4,275

5x4 16 500 300

5x6 18 600 450
5x10 21 900 750
5x16 25 1,350 1,200
5x25 30 2,000 1,900

12x1.5 17 450 270

18x1.5 19 650 405
24x1.5 23 850 540
30x1.5 24 950 675
36x1.5 25 1,100 810

12x2.5* 18 600 450

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18x2.5 22 900 650

24x2.5 25 1,150 900
30x2.5 27 1,350 1,125
36x2.5 29 1,600 1,350

* stock types
** ambient temperature 30 °C, condctor temperature 90 °C

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Rubber Flat Cables

(N)GFLCGOEU-J
Screened Rubber Flat Cables

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 RHEYFLAT® N NGFLGOEU-J
Rubber Flat Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 300/500 V

VDE Used for festoon systems (e.g. on
gantry cranes, container cranes
etc), handling systems, machine
tools, lifts and e-chain cable carrier
systems. For applications with high
mechanical stresses and frequent
bending in one plane only.

Design
1. Conductor 3. Outer sheath 1
Copper bare PCP (polychloropen)
≤ 25 mm2: extra-flexible Colour: black
stranded, class 6 Rubber compound 5GM3 refer 2
≥ 35 mm2: flexible to DIN VDE 0207 part 21
stranded, class 5
according to IEC 60228
3
DIN VDE 0295

2. Insulation
EPR (ethylen propylen rubber)
rubber compound 3GI3 refer to
DIN VDE 0207 part 20

Marking Core identification Standards

none ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD DIN VDE 0250
308 S2) part 809
Colour code:
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
• special low temperatur resistance compounds • further options upon request
• with UL approbation
• with integrated optical fibre element

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RHEYFLAT N NGFLGOEU-J Rubber Flat Cables
Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

< 8 mm 8 - 12 mm > 12 mm
Flexible operation 3d 4d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Festoon systems 3d 4d 5d
E-chain cable carrier systems 4d 4d 5d
Fixed installation 3d 3d 4d

Travelling speed up to 180 m/min (festoon application)

Chemical properties

Oil resistant
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 300/500 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 330/550 kV
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems Uo/U = 495/825 kV
AC test voltage 2,000 V
Maximum admissible conductor temperature
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 200 °C
Maximum admissible surface temperature
fixed installation – 40 °C to +80 °C
flexible operation – 25 °C to +60 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores Art. No. Permissible ∆U Approx. Approx. Max.

and nominal current rating (cos ϕ 0.8) outer weight conductor
cross-section Voltage drop diameter resistance
at 20 °C
mm2 (A)** (V/A x km) mm kg/km N
4 x 1.5 * 7909 1304 23 20.2 6.2 x 17.5 200 13.3
5 x 1.5 * 7909 1305 23 20.2 6.2 x 21.5 240 13.3
7 x 1.5 * 7909 1307 17 20.2 6.2 x 29.0 360 13.3
8 x 1.5 * 7909 1308 16 20.2 6.2 x 31.5 370 13.3
10 x 1.5 * 7909 1310 13 20.2 6.5 x 40.0 520 13.3
12 x 1.5 * 7909 1312 12 20.2 6.5 x 47.0 620 13.3
6 x (4 x 1.5) * 7909 1324 10 20.2 12.5 x 55.0 1,300 13.3

4 x 2.5 * 7909 1404 32 20.2 7.5 x 21.0 280 7.98

5 x 2.5 * 7909 1405 32 12.3 7.5 x 27.0 400 7.98
7 x 2.5 * 7909 1407 22 12.3 7.5 x 35.0 520 7.98
8 x 2.5 * 7909 1408 21 12.3 7.5 x 39.0 550 7.98
10 x 2.5 7909 1410 18 38.2 8.0 x 48.0 680 7.98
12 x 2.5 * 7909 1412 17 20.2 8.0 x 56.0 800 7.98
6 x (4 x 2.5) * 7909 1424 13 20.2 16.0 x 68.0 1,850 7.98

4x4* 7909 1504 43 7.8 9.0 x 26.0 410 4.95

5 x4 * 7909 1505 43 7.8 9.0 x 32.0 560 4.95
7x4* 7909 1507 31 7.8 9.0 x 42.0 700 4.95

4x6* 7909 1604 56 5.3 9.5 x 29.0 600 3.30

5x6* 7909 1605 56 5.3 9.5 x 35.0 650 3.30
7x6* 7909 1607 41 5.3 9.5 x 44.5 850 3.30

4 x 10 * 7909 1704 78 3.2 11.0 x 33.0 800 1.91

5 x 10 * 7909 1705 78 3.2 11.0 x 44.0 1,000 1.91

4 x 16 * 7909 1804 104 2.0 13.0 x 38.0 1,150 1.21

5 x 16 * 7909 1805 104 2.0 13.0 x 50.0 1,450 1.21

4 x 25* 7909 1854 138 1.3 15.0 x 49.5 1,700 0.780

5 x 25 * 7907 0021 138 1.3 16.0 x 60.0 2,200 0.780
7 x 25 7909 1857 97 1.3 16.0 x 80.0 3,060 0.780

4 x 35 * 7909 1904 171 0.97 17.0 x 55.0 2,200 0.554

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7 x 35 7909 1907 120 1.3 17.0 x 88.0 3,900 0.554

4 x 50 * 7907 0001 213 0.74 19.0 x 63.0 3,000 0.386

4 x 70 * 7907 0002 263 0.55 22.0 x 71.0 4,000 0.272
4 x 95 * 7907 0003 317 0.42 25.0 x 80.0 5,300 0.206
4 x 120 7907 0004 370 0.30 27.0 x 86.0 6,400 0.161

* stock types
** ambient temperature 30 °C, condctor temperature 90 °C

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Screened Rubber Flat Cables

Type Approval Certificates Applications 300/500 V

VDE Used for festoon systems (e.g. on
gantry cranes, container cranes
etc), handling systems, machine
tools, lifts and e-chain cable carrier
systems. For applications with high
mechanical stresses and frequent
bending in one plane only.
Copper screens are efficient
against electro magnetic distur-
bances caused by power cables.

Design 1
1. Conductor 3. Screen
2
Copper bare Tinned copper braid
≤ 25 mm2: extra-flexible
stranded, class 6 4. Outer sheath 3
≥ 35 mm2: flexible PCP (polychloropren)
stranded, class 5 Colour: black
according to IEC 60228 Rubber compound 5GM3 refer
4
DIN VDE 0295 to DIN VDE 207 part 21

2. Insulation
EPR (ethylen propylen rubber)
rubber compound 3GI3 refer to
DIN VDE 0207 part 20

Marking Core identification Standards

none ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD In line with DIN VDE 0250
308 S2) part 809
Colour code:
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
• special low temperatur resistance compounds
• with UL approbation
• further options upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

< 8 mm 8 - 12 mm > 12 mm
Flexible operation 3d 4d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Festoon systems 3d 4d 5d
E-Chain cable carrier systems 4d 4d 5d
Fixed installation 3d 3d 4d

Travelling speed up to 120 m/min (festoon application)

Chemical properties

Oil resistant
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 300/500 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 330/550 kV
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems Uo/U = 495/825 kV
AC test voltage 2,000 V
Maximum admissible conductor temperature
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 200 °C
Maximum admissible surface temperature
fixed installation – 40 °C to +80 °C
flexible operation – 25 °C to +60 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores Art. No. Permissible ∆U Approx. Approx.

and nominal current rating (cos ϕ 0.8) outer diameter weight
cross-section Voltage drop
mm2 (A)** (V/A x km) mm kg/km

4x1.5 C* 7907 0092 23 20.2 6.4 x 19.0 230

8x1.5 C* 7907 0064 16 20.2 7.3 x 37.0 480
12x1.5 C* 7907 0061 12 20.2 8.4 x 56.0 770

4x2.5 C* 7907 0066 32 12.3 8.0 x 23.0 290

12x2.5 C* 7907 0194 17 12.3 9.7 x 71.0 1,150

4x4 C* 7907 0179 43 7.8 10.4 x 30.0 505

4x6 C* 7907 0180 56 5.3 11.0 x 33.0 595
4x10 C* 7907 0181 78 3.2 12.3 x 38.0 855
4x16 C* 7907 0182 104 2.0 14.0 x 43.0 1,160
4x25 C 7909 1855 138 1.2 15.7 x 50.2 1,640
4x50 C 7907 0193 213 0.74 20.7 x 68.0 3,030
4x(2x1) C* 7907 0169 10 31.2 13.0 x 38.0 630

* stock types
** ambient temperature 30 °C, condctor temperature 90 °C

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RHEYFLAT® Y H05VVH6-F
H07VVH6-F
PVC Flat Cables

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PVC Flat Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 300/500 V

VDE Power and control cable,
especially for lifts. Also for festoon
systems and machine tools
suitable. For applications with
low mechanical stresses and
frequent bending in one level
only.

Design
1. Conductor 3. Outer sheath
1
Copper bare PVC (polyvinylchloride)
flexible stranded, class 5 according to 2
according to IEC 60228 DIN VDE 0207 part 5
DIN VDE 0295 Colour: black

2. Insulation
PVC (polyvinylchloride) 3
DIN VDE 0207 part 4

Marking Core identification Standards

e.g. ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD DIN VDE 0281 part 403
H05VVH6-F 12G0, 75mm2 308 S2) HD 359 S2
Year-week of production Colour code: EN 50214
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown- IEC 60227 part 6
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
Further numbers of cores and cross-sections upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

< 8 mm 8 - 12 mm > 12 mm
Flexible operation 3d 4d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Festoon systems 3d 4d 5d
E-chain cable carrier systems 4d 4d 5d
Fixed installation 3d 3d 4d

Chemical properties

Suitable for indoor applications

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 300/500 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 330/550 kV
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems Uo/U = 495/825 kV
AC test voltage 2,000 V
Maximum admissible conductor temperature
in service + 70 °C
in short circuit + 150 °C
Maximum admissible surface temperature
fixed installation – 40 °C to +70 °C
flexible operation – 25 °C to +70 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores Permissible Approx. Approx.

and nominal current rating outer diameter weight
cross-section
mm2 (A) ** mm kg/km

4G 0.75 12 4.2 x 13.0 100

5G 0.75 12 4.2 x 15.5 120
6G 0.75 8 4.2 x 17.5 140
7G 0.75 8 4.2 x 23.0 170
8G 0.75 7 4.2 x 25.5 190
10G 0.75 7 4.2 x 30.5 225
12G 0.75 6 4.2 x 33.5 230
14G 0.75 6 4.2 x 41.0 310
16G 0.75 5 4.3 x 42.0 330
18G 0.75 5 4.2 x 51.0 400
20G 0.75 4 4.2 x 54.5 425
24G 0.75 4 4.2 x 65.0 510

4G 1 15 4.4 x 13.5 115

5G 1 15 4.4 x 16.0 135
7G 1 10 4.4 x 24.0 165
8G 1 10 4.4 x 26.5 220
10G 1 9 4.4 x 32.0 265
12G 1 8 4.4 x 36.0 310
14G 1 7 4.4 x 42.5 365
16G 1 7 4.4 x 44.0 395
18G 1 6 4.4 x 55.0 460
20G 1 6 4.4 x 58.5 510
24G 1* 6 4.4 x 70.0 600

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** ambient temperature 30 °C

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PVC Flat Cables

Approval/Certificates Applications 450/750 V

VDE Power and control cable used
e.g. for handling- and festoon
systems, machine tools and
elevators.
For applications with low
mechanical stresses, especially
frequent bending in one level
only.

Design
1. Conductor 3. Outer sheath
1
Copper bare, PVC (polyvinylchloride)
flexible stranded, class 5 according to 2
according to IEC 60228, DIN VDE 0207 part 5
DIN VDE 0295 Colour: black

2. Insulation
PVC (polyvinylchloride) 3
according DIN VDE
0207 part 4

Marking Core identification Standards

e.g. ( DIN VDE 0293 part 308/HD DIN VDE 0281 part 404
H07VVH6-F 4G1,5mm2 308 S2) HD 359 S2
Year-week of production Colour code: IEC 60227 part 6
4 cores: green/ yellow-brown-
black-grey
5 cores: green/ yellow-blue-
brown-black-grey
≥ 5 cores: black with printed
numbers

Options
Further numbers of cores and cross-sections upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

< 8 mm 8 - 12 mm > 12 mm
Flexible operation 3d 4d 5d
Forced guidance e.g.:
Festoon systems 3d 4d 5d
E-Chain cable carrier systems 4d 4d 5d
Fixed installation 3d 3d 4d

Travelling speed up to 120 m/min (festoon application)

Chemical properties

Suitable for indoor applications

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 450/750 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 495/825 kV
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems Uo/U = 743/1238 kV
AC test voltage 2,500 V
Maximum admissible conductor temperature
in service + 70 °C
in short circuit + 150 °C
Maximum admissible surface temperature
fixed installation – 40 °C to +70 °C
flexible operation – 25 °C to +70 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores Art. No. Permissible ∆U Approx. Approx.

and nominal current rating (cos ϕ 0.8) outer diameter weight
cross-section Voltage drop
mm2 (A)** (V/A x km) mm kg/km

4G 1.5 * 7817 1304 19 20.2 5.0 x 15.0 150

5G 1.5 * 7817 1305 19 20.2 5.0 x 18.0 180
7G 1.5 * 7817 1307 14 20.2 5.0 x 27.0 265
8G 1.5 * 7817 1308 14 20.2 5.0 x 29.0 295
10G 1.5 * 7817 1310 12 20.2 5.0 x 36.0 355
12G 1.5 7817 1312 11 20.2 5.0 x 41.0 415
14G 1.5 7817 1314 10 20.2 5.0 x 47.5 490
16G 1.5 7817 1316 10 20.2 5.0 x 53.5 560
18G 1.5 7817 1318 9 20.2 5.0 x 58.0 620
24G 1.5 * 7817 1324 8 20.2 5.0 x 80.0 790

4G 2.5 * 7817 1404 27 12.3 5.7 x 18.5 250

5G 2.5 * 7817 1405 27 12.3 5.7 x 22.0 280
7G 2.5 * 7817 1407 20 12.3 5.7 x 33.5 385
8G 2.5 * 7817 1408 20 12.3 5.7 x 37.0 430
10G 2.5 7817 1410 16 12.3 5.7 x 43.0 530
12G 2.5 * 7817 1412 15 12.3 5.7 x 51.0 630
24G 2.5 * 7817 1424 11 12.3 5.7 x 92.0 1,100

4G 4 * 7817 1504 36 7.8 6.9 x 21.5 320

5G 4 * 7817 1505 36 7.8 6.9 x 26.0 390
7G 4 7817 1507 27 7.8 6.9 x 38.0 560
12G 4 7817 1512 20 7.8 6.8 x 57.0 880

4G 6 * 7817 1604 46 5.3 7.6 x 24.5 430

5G 6 * 7817 1605 46 5.3 7.6 x 29.5 530
7G 6 * 7817 1607 35 5.3 7.0 x 41.0 750

4G 10 * 7817 1704 64 3.2 9.6 x 31.0 690

5G 10 7817 1705 64 3.2 9.0 x 34.5 780

4G 16 * 7817 1804 86 2.0 10.9 x 35.5 970

5G 16 * 7817 1805 86 2.0 13.0 x 50.0 1,450

4G 25 * 7817 1854 114 1.3 12.7 x 41.5 1,405

4G 35 * 7817 1904 142 0.97 15.7 x 49.0 2,035
4G 50 7817 0001 176 0.74 19.1 x 61.5 3,000
4G 70 7817 0003 218 0.55 21.0 x 64.0 4,100
4G 95 7817 0004 262 0.42 20.5 x 72.5 4,550

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Control Cables with Strength Member

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Control Cables with Strength Member

Approval/Certificates Applications 450/750 V

adapted to VDE Rubber cable with a central
strength member used for control,
measurement and signalling in
the steel, mining and chemical
industries.
In addition as cantilevered control
cable for cranes (e.g. to remote
control on overhead cranes from
pushbutton boxes), wind turbines,
conveyor- and storage systems.

Design 1
1. Central strength member 4. Separator
Textile covering over each layer 2
2. Conductor
Copper bare, flexible stranded, 5. Outer sheath
class 5 and 6 PCP (polychloropren)
Colour: black 3
2. Insulation Rubber compound 5GM3 refer
EPR (ethylen propylen rubber) to DIN VDE 0207 part 21 4
rubber compound 3GI3 refer to
DIN VDE 0207 part 20
5

Marking Core identification Standards

RHEYFLEX PN Colour code: In line with DIN VDE 0250
black with printed numbers and
green/yellow

Options
• With one common shield • Special low temperature resistance compounds
• With individually screened cable cores • Further options upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Minimum bending radii: outer diameter d

Flexible operations and forced guidance e.g. festoon systems, 5d

e-chain cable carrier systems
Fixed installation 4d

Chemical properties

For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

Nominal voltage Uo/U = 450/750 kV

Maximum operating voltage in AC systems Uo/U = 495/825 kV
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems Uo/U = 619/1238 kV
AC test voltage 2,500 V
Maximum admissible conductor temperature
in service + 90 °C
in short circuit + 250 °C
Maximum admissible surface temperature
fixed installation – 40 °C to +80 °C
flexible operation – 25 °C to +60 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores and Art. No. Tensile strength Approx. Approx.

nominal cross-section of the carrier unit outer diameter weight

mm2 ≥ mm kg/km

3x1* 7971 1203 900 10 110

7x1* 7971 1207 3,200 14 220
12 x 1 * 7971 1212 3,200 19 430
18 x 1 * 7971 1218 3,200 20 510
24 x 1 * 7971 1224 3,200 23 670
36 x 1 * 7971 1236 3,200 26 900
48 x 1 7971 1248 3,200 30 1,220
54 x 1 7971 1254 1,700 33 1,320

3 x 1.5 * 7971 1303 900 10 120

4 x 1.5 * 7971 1304 580 11 180
5 x 1.5 * 7971 1305 1,500 12 200
7 x 1.5 * 7971 1307 3,200 15 280
9 x 1.5 * 7971 1309 3,200 18 400
12 x 1.5 * 7971 1312 3,200 20 540
18 x 1.5 * 7971 1318 3,200 21 600
24 x 1.5 * 7971 1324 3,200 25 840

4 x 2.5 * 7971 1404 1,400 14 250

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RHEYFIRM® (RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS
Reeling Cables 3-30 kV

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Reeling Cables

Approval/ Certificates Applications 3 to 30 kV

adapted to VDE Flexible reeling cable for energy
supply. Especially for high and
extreme mechanical stresses, e.g.
torsion stresses, high reeling speeds.
For deflection into different planes.
Also usable for festoon systems,
open cast and underground mining.
Main applications: Container
cranes, cranes, excavators and other
heavy mobile equipment.

Design
1. Conductor 4. Cover
Copper extra-fine stranded, class Semi conductive cover 1
„RTS“ better than IEC 60228, 5. Inner Sheath
DIN VDE 0295 class 5 Special synthetic rubber 2
2. Insulation (better than GM1b)
Inner semi conductive layer. New 6. Reinforcement 3
special insulation compound Synthetic threads with very high 4
„RHEYCLEAN“ based on EPDM, tensile strength as a protection
according to DIN VDE 0207 part against twist stresses and pressure
20. Outer semi conductive layer: loads 5
„RHEYSTRIP“ (EVA based) 7. Outer Sheath
Absolute easy to strip off at cold New special sandwich con- 6
temperatures (Easy Strip Design) struction for a optimum of
3. Protective conductor flexibility and heavy duty. PCP 7
Copper extra-fine stranded, class (poychloroprene), type 5GM5,
„RTS“ better than IEC 60228, Colour: red
DIN VDE 0295 class 5

Marking Core Arragement Standards

e.g. Six core design (three phase cores In line with DIN VDE 0250
RHEYFIRM(RTS) and three protection cores in the part 813
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS interstices). Laid up optimized for DIN VDE 0250 part 813
3x35+3x25/3 10kV the different applications. DIN VDE 0295
INEXANSI DIN VDE 0298
year of manufacture DIN VDE 0472
pr EN 50363

Options
• for voltage level 0,6/1 kV choose our RHEYCORD® (RTS) • signal cores, telecommunication cores
• other sheath qualities and colours • further types upon request
• monitoring conductors; concentric or as an individual core • pre-assembled with sealing ends upon request

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

2
Tensile load ≤ 20 N/mm
Bending radii according to DIN VDE 298
Minimum distance between two bends (S-shape deflection) 20 x D (cable diameter)
Tests Different bending tests, torsional test etc.
Reeling speed up to 190 m/min. For extra high dynamic stress ask the manufacturer.

Chemical properties

Oil resistance according to DIN VDE 0472 part 803 and DIN EN 60811-2-1.
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

EMC
Nominal voltage
Maximum operating voltage in AC systems
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems
Excellent EMC compatibility due to 6 core design and reduced production
tolerances acc. to DIN VDE 250 part 1.
Uo/U = 1.8/3 kV to 18/30 kV
Uo/U = 2.1/3.6 kV to 20.8/36 kV
Uo/U = 2.7/5.4 kV to 27/54 kV

Test voltage (according to DIN VDE 0250 part 813)

AC 6.0 to 43 kV
DC 27.5 to 107.5 kV
Current rating (A) according to DIN VDE 0298 part 4

Temperatur limits
at conductor during operation 90 °C
at conductor during short circuit 250 °C
at cable surface, not moved – 40°C up to +90 °C
at cable surface, moved – 35°C up to +90 °C

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Technical data

Number of cores and Approx. Approx. Tensile strength

nominal cross-section outer diameter weight

mm2 mm kg/km N

1,8/3 kV
3x25 + 3x25/3 41 2,400 3,000
3x35 + 3x25/3 44 2,950 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 48 3,600 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 51 4,360 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 57 5,600 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 61 6,650 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 66 8,100 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 70 9,400 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 75 11,800 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 82 13,800 18,000

3,6/6 kV
3x25 + 3x25/3 * 41 2,370 3,000
3x35 + 3x25/3 * 44 2,920 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 * 47 3,500 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 * 51 4,450 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 57 5,560 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 61 6,700 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 66 8,040 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 70 9,600 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 75 11,450 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 82 13,800 18,000

6/10 kV
3x25 + 3x25/3 * 41 2,370 3,000
3x35 + 3x25/3 * 44 2,920 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 * 47 3,500 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 * 51 4,450 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 57 5,560 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 61 6,700 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 66 8,040 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 70 9,600 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 75 11,450 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 82 13,800 18,000

8,7/15 kV
3x25 + 3x25/3 * 41 2,370 3,000
3x35 + 3x25/3 * 44 2,920 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 * 47 3,500 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 * 51 4,450 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 57 5,560 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 61 6,700 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 66 8,040 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 70 9,600 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 75 11,450 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 82 13,800 18,000

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Technical data

Number of cores and Approx. Approx. Tensile strength

nominal cross-section outer diameter weight

mm2 mm kg/km N

12/20 kV
3x25 + 3x25/3 47 3,000 3,000
3x35 + 3x25/3 49 3,420 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 52 3,940 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 57 5,100 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 60 5,870 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 63 6,980 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 68 8,240 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 72 9,560 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 79 12,240 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 83 14,170 18,000

14/25 kV
3x35 + 3x25/3 54 3,970 3,000
3x50 + 3x25/3 56 4,500 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 60 4,450 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 64 6,420 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 66 7,330 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 71 8,740 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 75 10,220 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 81 12,450 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 86 14,610 18,000

18/30 kV
3x50 + 3x25/3 63 5,310 3,000
3x70 + 3x35/3 65 6,140 4,200
3x95 + 3x50/3 68 6,990 5,700
3x120 + 3x70/3 71 8,050 7,200
3x150 + 3x70/3 76 9,600 9,000
3x185 + 3x95/3 79 10,800 11,100
3x240 + 3x120/3 86 13,300 14,400
3x300 + 3x150/3 91 15,550 18,000

* stock types
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Reeling Cables with Integrated Optical Fibres 3-30 kV

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Reeling Cables with Integrated Optical Fibres

Approval/Certificates
In line with DIN VDE
Applications 3 to 30 kV
Flexible reeling cable for energy supply
and data transmission. Especially for
high and extreme mechanical stresses,
e.g. torsion stresses, high reeling speeds.
For deflection into different planes. Also
usable for festoon systems, open cast
and underground mining.Main
applications: Container cranes, cranes,
excavators and other heavy mobile
equipment.

Design 5
1. Conductor 4. Cover
1
Copper extra-fine stranded, class Semi conductive cover
„RTS“ better than IEC 60228, 5. Optical fibres
DIN VDE 0295 class 5 Core diameter 50, 62.5, 9 µm/ 2
2. Insulation 125 µm
Inner semi conductive layer. New 6. Inner Sheath 3
special insulation compound Special synthetic rubber 4
„RHEYCLEAN“ based on EPDM, (better than GM1b) 6
according to DIN VDE 0207 part 7. Reinforcement
20. Outer semi conductive layer: Synthetic threads with very high
7
„RHEYSTRIP“ (EVA based) tensile strength as a protection against
Absolute easy to strip off at cold twist stresses and pressure loads 8
temperatures (Easy Strip Design) 8. Outer Sheath
3. Protective conductor New special sandwich construction for
Copper extra-fine stranded, class a optimum of flexibility and heavy duty.
„RTS“ better than IEC 60228, PCP (poychloroprene), type 5GM5,
DIN VDE 0295 class 5 Colour: red

Marking Core Arragement Standards

e.g. Split earth cores are put in two In line with DIN VDE 0250
RHEYFIRM(RTS) of the three interstices. The fibre part 813
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS optic element is accommodated DIN VDE 0295
3x35+2x25/2 in the 3rd. DIN VDE 0298
+ OFE 6G62.5/125 10kV DIN VDE 0472
INEXANSI pr EN 50363
year of manufacture

Options
• for voltage level 0,6/1 kV choose our RHEYCORD® (RTS) • signal cores, telecommunication cores
• other sheath qualities and colours • pre-assembled with sealing ends
• monitoring conductors; concentric or as an individual core
• further number of fibre cores and combinations af core diameter upon request.

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

2 2
Tensile load ≤ 20 N/mm , < 50 mm reinforced
Bending radii according to DIN VDE 298 part 3
Minimum distance between two bends (S-shape deflection) 20 x D (cable diameter)
Tests Different bending tests, torsionl test etc.
Reeling speed up to 190 m/min. For extra high dynamic stress ask the manufacturer.

Chemical properties

Oil resistance according to DIN VDE 0472 part 803 and DIN EN 60811-2-1.
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Electrical and Thermal properties

EMC
Nominal voltage
Maximum operating voltage in AC systems
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems
The core screen avoid free electrical field and the reduced production
tolerances according to DIN VDE 0250 part 1 minimize the magnetic field.
Uo/U = 1.8/3 kV to 18/30 kV
Uo/U = 2.1/3.6 kV to 20.8/36 kV
Uo/U = 2.7/5.4 kV to 27/54 kV

Test voltage (according to DIN VDE 0250 part 813)

AC 6.0 to 43 kV
DC 27.5 to 107.5 kV
Current rating (A) according to DIN VDE 0289 part 4

Temperatur limits
at conductor during operation 90 °C
at conductor during short circuit 250 °C
at cable surface, not moved – 40°C up to +90 °C
at cable surface, moved – 35°C up to +90 °C

Optical Fibre properties

... G50/125 ... G62,5/125 ... E9/125

Attenuation coefficient at 850 nm 2.8 dB/km 3.3 dB/km -
Attenuation coefficient at 1,300 nm 0.8 dB/km 0.9 dB/km 0.4 dB/km
Attenuation coefficient at 1,550 nm - - 0.3 dB/km
Minimum modal band with at 850 nm > 200 MHz x km > 200 MHz x km -
Minimum modal band with at 1,300 nm > 200 MHz x km > 200 MHz x km -
Numerical aperture 0.200 +/- 0.02 0.275 +/- 0.02 -
Dispersion at 1,285 - 1,330 nm - - ≤ 3,5 ps/nm. Km
Dispersion at 1,550 nm - - ≤ 18 ps/nm. km

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Technical data

Number of cores and Approx. Approx. Tensile strength

nominal cross-section outer diameter weight

mm2 mm kg/km N

1,8/3 kV
3x25 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 41 2,400 3,000
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 44 2,950 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 48 3,600 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE 51 4,360 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 57 5,600 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 61 6,650 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66 8,100 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 70 9,400 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 75 11,800 14,400

3,6/6 kV
3x25 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 41 2,400 3,000
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 44 2,950 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 48 3,530 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE * 51 4,360 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 57 5,600 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 61 6,650 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66 8,100 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 70 9,400 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 75 11,800 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 82 13,900 18,000

6/10 kV
3x25 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 41 2,400 3,000
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 44 2,950 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 48 3,530 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE * 51 4,360 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 57 5,600 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 61 6,650 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66 8,100 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 70 9,400 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 75 11,800 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 82 13,900 18,000

8,7/15 kV
3x25 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 41 2,400 3,000
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 44 2,950 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE * 48 3,530 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE * 51 4,360 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 57 5,600 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 61 6,650 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66 8,100 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 70 9,400 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 75 11,800 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 82 13,900 18,000

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Technical data

Number of cores and Approx. Approx. Tensile strength

nominal cross-section outer diameter weight

mm2 mm kg/km N

12/20 kV
3x25 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 43.3 2,990 3,000
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 48.3 3,410 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 50.2 3,900 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE 55.5 4,900 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 58.3 5,830 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 61.7 6,940 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66.3 8,210 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 70.0 9,580 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 77.2 12,200 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 82.0 14,050 18,000

14/25 kV
3x35 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 53.3 3,970 3,000
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 55.3 4,500 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE 58.9 5,330 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 64.4 6,650 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 66.1 7,550 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 69.8 8,650 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 73.5 10,090 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 79.8 12,700 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 84.6 14,500 18,000

18/30 kV
3x50 + 2x25/2 + 6OFE 62.2 5,400 3,000
3x70 + 2x35/2 + 6OFE 65.9 6,300 4,200
3x95 + 2x50/2 + 6OFE 68.7 7,250 5,700
3x120 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 71.3 8,300 7,200
3x150 + 2x70/2 + 6OFE 76.6 9,800 9,000
3x185 + 2x95/2+ 6OFE 79.4 11,100 11,100
3x240 + 2x120/2 + 6OFE 85.0 13,600 14,400
3x300 + 2x150/2 + 6OFE 91.4 15,700 18,000

* stock types
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Rubber Sheated Optical Fibre Cables

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Flexible Cables with Optical Fibre Elements (OFE)

Approval/Certificates
Applications
For tranfer of data and optical
signals. Used in cranes and
material handling equipment (e.g.
festoon systems, reels, cable
tender systems).

Design
1. Optical fibres 3. Reinforcement 1
Fibre core diameter: 9 µm, Braid, plastic threads with very
50 µm, 62.5 µm high tensile strength
Reference surface diameter: 4. Outer sheath
125 µm PCP (polychloroprene)
type 5GM5
2. Bedding Colour: black/orange
Elastomeric compound or/and 2
synthetic thread
3

Marking Standards
e.g. In line with
RHEYCORD SHTOEU OFE DIN VDE 0888
6G62,5/125 DIN VDE 0168
DIN ISO/IEC 9314--3

Options
• Further numbers of optical fibre elements upon request
• pre-assembled with plugs possible

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Cable characteristics

Mechanical properties

Tensile load short-time operation 3,000 N

long-time operation 1,000 N
Bending radii fixed installation ≥ 60 mm
festoon systems ≥ 125 mm
reels, cable tender systems ≥ 200 mm
Reeling speed up to 120 m/min. Only cylindrical reel.

Chemical properties

Oil resistance according to DIN VDE 0472 part 803 and DIN EN 60811-2-1.
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistant.

Temperature properties

Fixed installation – 40/ +90 °C

Moved – 25/ +60 °C

Optical Fibre properties

... G50/125 ... G62,5/125 ... E9/125

Attenuation coefficient at 850 nm 2.8 dB/km 3.3 dB/km -
Attenuation coefficient at 1,300 nm 0.8 dB/km 0.9 dB/km 0.4 dB/km
Attenuation coefficient at 1,550 nm - - 0.3 dB/km
Minimum modal band with at 850 nm > 200 MHz x km > 200 MHz x km -
Minimum modal band with at 1,300 nm > 200 MHz x km > 200 MHz x km -
Numerical aperture 0.200 +/- 0.02 0.275 +/- 0.02 -
Dispersion at 1,285 - 1,330 nm - - ≤ 3.5 ps/nm. Km
Dispersion at 1,550 nm - - ≤ 18 ps/nm. km

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Product Range

SHTOEU OFE 6G50/125

SHTOEU OFE 6G62.5/125
SHTOEU OFE 12G50/125
SHTOEU OFE 12G62.5/125
SHTOEU OFE 24G62.5/125
SHTOEU OFE 12E9/125

For technical details ask the manufacturer.

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