(N)TSCGEWÖU Cable 3.6/6kV to 12/20kV Mine Distribution Cable
(N)TSCGEWÖU cable is a flexible medium-voltage rubber mine distribution cable for power routes in mines and alongside material handling equipment where electrical field control, earth continuity and mechanical stability must be considered together.
(N)TSCGEWÖU Cable for Medium-Voltage Mine Distribution
(N)TSCGEWÖU cable is a flexible medium-voltage rubber cable for mine distribution and material-handling power routes. International documents may transliterate the designation as (N)TSCGEWOEU or (N)TSCGEWOU. This page consolidates those spellings at the strongest existing URL while keeping the movement boundary clear: the standard selection is a mine-distribution cable, not automatic approval for continuous drum reeling.
The cable uses Class 5 tinned-copper phase conductors, semiconductive conductor and insulation screens, rubber insulation, a Class 5 earth conductor, a stabilised central filler, rubber inner sheath, polyester anti-torsion braid and a heavy-duty rubber outer sheath. Reference voltage classes are 3.6/6kV, 6/10kV, 8.7/15kV and 12/20kV. Source limits include ±25°/m torsion and 20m/min working speed, subject to the final route design.
Use it for mine power distribution, conveyor or transport-system routes, and semi-fixed or limited-speed moving installations where the confirmed construction matches the duty. For continuous reeling or TBM movement, compare the dedicated R-(N)TSCGEWÖU reeling cable; for festoon travel, compare F-(N)TSCGEWÖU. An RFQ should include voltage, conductor size, current and fault duty, route length, movement, bend and torsion data, termination, environment, drum length and required tests.
Construction
The construction is arranged for medium-voltage mine power routes where conductor flexibility, electrical field control and mechanical stability are all important.| Element | Construction Detail | Engineering Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Phase conductor | Class 5 flexible stranded tinned copper | Supports flexible handling and route installation in mining equipment environments. |
| Conductor screen | Semiconductive tape over conductor | Supports medium-voltage electrical stress control at the conductor interface. |
| Insulation | Rubber compound | Provides dielectric insulation for medium-voltage mine power service. |
| Insulation screen | Inner and outer semiconductive rubber layers | Helps create a controlled electric field around the insulated conductor. |
| Earth conductor | Class 5 tinned copper conductor | Provides protective earth continuity for the power route. |
| Central filler | Semiconductive compound on textile polyester support | Maintains cable geometry and supports electrical compatibility inside the core. |
| Inner sheath | Rubber compound | Protects the assembled cores and prepares the structure for reinforcement. |
| Anti-torsion braid | Polyester braid | Helps resist twisting and route movement in material-handling environments. |
| Outer sheath | Rubber compound | Provides the external mechanical protection for mine and industrial routes. |
Applications and Movement Boundaries
(N)TSCGEWÖU cable is the selection path for flexible medium-voltage mine distribution and material-handling power routes where electrical field control, an earth conductor and anti-torsion reinforcement are required.
- Mine distribution circuits in surface and underground operations.
- Material-handling, conveyor and transport-system power routes.
- Semi-fixed or low-speed mobile MV routes within the confirmed 20m/min reference.
- Routes requiring resistance to limited torsion and repositioning.
Use the correct dynamic variant
The transliterations (N)TSCGEWÖU, (N)TSCGEWOEU and (N)TSCGEWOU refer searchers to this consolidated family page. They do not make every construction a reeling cable. For continuous drum winding or TBM movement, use the dedicated R-(N)TSCGEWÖU reeling cable and submit the reel, sheave, S-bend, travel-speed and tension data. For festoon or conveyor travel, review F-(N)TSCGEWÖU.
For quotation, provide system voltage, conductor size, cable length, route movement, bend radius, torsion, current and fault duty, termination, environment and required documents.
Specifications
| Product Type | Flexible medium-voltage mine distribution cable |
|---|---|
| Model | (N)TSCGEWÖU cable |
| Voltage Rating Uo/U | 3.6/6 kV, 6/10 kV, 8.7/15 kV, 12/20 kV |
| AC Test Voltage | 3.6/6 kV: 11 kV; 6/10 kV: 17 kV; 8.7/15 kV: 24 kV; 12/20 kV: 29 kV |
| Conductor | Class 5 flexible stranded tinned copper phase conductors |
| Earth Conductor | Class 5 tinned copper conductor |
| Insulation | Rubber compound with semiconductive layers |
| Inner Sheath | Rubber compound |
| Reinforcement | Polyester anti-torsion braid |
| Outer Sheath | Rubber compound |
| Maximum Torsional Stress | ±25°/m |
| Maximum Working Speed | 20 m/min |
| Maximum Short-Circuit Temperature | 250°C |
| Mobile Temperature Range | -25°C to +80°C |
| Static Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C |
| Minimum Bending Radius | Fixed installation: 6 × overall diameter |
Dimensions and Electrical Data
Use the voltage-drop and ambient de-rating values below for preliminary engineering review. Final selection should be confirmed against route length, installation method, grouping, ambient temperature and actual equipment duty.Voltage Drop Reference
| Nominal Cross Section | PF 0.7 | PF 0.8 | PF 0.9 | PF 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mm² | 1.29 | 1.45 | 1.60 | 1.71 |
| 35 mm² | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.16 | 1.23 |
| 50 mm² | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| 70 mm² | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| 95 mm² | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| 120 mm² | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| 150 mm² | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.29 |
| 185 mm² | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
Ambient Temperature De-Rating Factors
| Ambient Temperature | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C | 35°C | 40°C | 45°C | 50°C | 55°C | 60°C | 65°C | 70°C | 75°C | 80°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De-Rating Factor | 1.15 | 1.12 | 1.08 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.41 |
Standards
The references below are technical standards or test references shown in the supplied product data. They should not be presented as third-party certificates unless project documents are provided.| Cable Standard | VDE 0250 Part 813 |
|---|---|
| Conductor Standards | VDE 0295, IEC 60228, EN 60228 |
| Material Standards | VDE 0207 Part 20 and Part 21 |
| Guide to Use | VDE 0298 Part 3 |
| Oil Resistance Reference | IEC 60811-2-1 |
| Flame Retardant Reference | IEC/EN 60332-1-2 |
| Certificate Status | Project certificates or approval documents must be confirmed separately before quotation or publication as a compliance claim. |
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