2. Insulation
Inner semi-conductive layer
New special insulation compound “RHEYCLEAN” based on EPDM, better than DIN VDE 207 part 20.
Outer semi-conductive layer,“RHEYSTRIP”, easy strip design

3. Protective earth conductor
Flexible, plain copper, “FSC” better than IEC 60228 class 5

4. Semi-conductive layer

5. Inner sheath
Special synthetic rubber, better than GM1b

6. Reinforcement
Synthetic threads with very high tensile strength as a protection against twist stress and pressure loads

7. Outer sheath
New special sandwich construction for an optimum of flexibility, abrasion resistance and heavy load, special rubber ompound,
Colour: red

Marking

RHEYFIRM(RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS
Number of cores - cross-section Voltage - NEXANS - year

Core Identification

Six cores design:
- three phase cores
- three protective earth cores
in the interstices.
Length of lay is optimised for the different applications.

Standards

In line with DIN VDE 0250 part 813
DIN VDE 0295
DIN VDE 0298
DIN VDE 0472
prEN 50363

Mechanical properties

Tensile stress of the conductor	static	15 N/mm²
	dynamic	30 N/mm²
Bending radii	according to DIN VDE 298,
Tests	alternating/reversed bending test, torsional resistance test
Reeling speed	up to 190 m/min (for higher speed contact us)

Chemical properties

Oil resistant.
For indoor and outdoor applications. Moisture, UV and ozone resistance.
Flame-retardant according to IEC 60 332 part 1.

Electrical, Optical and Thermal properties

EMC	Excellent EMC compatibility due to 6 cores design
Nominal voltage	Uo/U	1.8/ 3 kV to 18/30 kV
Maximum operating voltage in AC systems	Um	1.2 x U
Maximum operating voltage in DC systems	Vm	1.8 x U
Test voltage	11 to 45 kV in AC
	27.5 to 107.5 kV in DC
Current rating (A)	according to DIN VDE 0298 part 4,
	see electrical characteristics page 3.2 B
Max. temperature at the conductor:
- in service	+ 90 °C
- under short-circuit conditions	+ 250 °C
Max. surface temperature:
- fixed installation	- 50 °C up to + 80 °C
- mobile operation	- 35 °C up to + 80 °C

RHEYFIRM®(RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS

Number of cores and nominal cross-section	Outer diameter		Weight approx.	Tensile strength
(mm²)	Min. (mm)	Max. (mm)	(kg/km)	(N)
1.8/3 (3.6) kV
3 x 25 + 3 x 25/3	31	34	1,850	3,000
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3	34	37	2,320	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	38	41	2,900	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	43	46	3,900	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	49	51	4,900	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	54	57	6,120	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	57	60	7,180	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	62	65	8,600	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	69	72	10,800	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	76	79	13,250	18,000
3.6/6 (7.2) kV
3 x 25 + 3 x 25/3*	39	42	2,350	3,000
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3*	42	45	2,900	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	46	49	3,550	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	49	52	4,460	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	55	58	5,500	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	58	61	6,600	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	64	67	8,000	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	68	71	9,300	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	73	76	11,350	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	80	84	13,750	18,000
6/10 (12) kV
3 x 25 + 3 x 25/3*	39	42	2,350	3,000
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3*	42	45	2,900	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	46	49	3,550	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	49	52	4,460	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	55	58	5,500	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	58	61	6,600	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	64	67	8,000	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	68	71	9,300	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	73	76	11,350	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	80	84	13,750	18,000
8.7/15 (18) kV
3 x 25 + 3 x 25/3*	39	42	2,350	3,000
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3*	42	45	2,900	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	46	49	3,550	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	49	52	4,460	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	55	58	5,500	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	58	61	6,600	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	64	67	8,000	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	68	71	9,300	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	73	76	11,350	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	80	84	13,750	18,000
12/20 (24) kV
3 x 25 + 3 x 25/3	46	49	3,000	3,000
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3	48	51	3,400	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	50	53	3,900	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	55	58	5,050	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	58	61	5,900	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	61	64	6,950	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	66	69	8,210	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	70	73	9,550	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	77	80	12,200	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	82	85	14,100	18,000
		14/25 (30) kV
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3	53	56	3,950	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	55	58	4,480	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	58	61	5,460	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	62	65	6,400	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	64	67	7,300	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	69	72	8,710	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	73	76	10,200	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	79	82	12,400	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	84	87	14,600	18,000
18/30 (36) kV
3 x 35 + 3 x 25/3	60	63	4,830	3,000
3 x 50 + 3 x 25/3	62	65	5,310	3,000
3 x 70 + 3 x 35/3	64	67	6,150	4,200
3 x 95 + 3 x 50/3	66	69	7,000	5,700
3 x 120 + 3 x 70/3	69	72	8,050	7,200
3 x 150 + 3 x 70/3	75	78	9,510	9,000
3 x 185 + 3 x 95/3	77	80	10,800	11,100
3 x 240 + 3 x 120/3	85	88	13,300	14,400
3 x 300 + 3 x 150/3	89	93	15,500	18,000

Options
• Other sheath qualities and colours on request
• Monitoring conductors: Concentric or as an individual core
• Including signal cores, telecommunication cores
• Pre-assembled with sealing ends upon request

CSE Cables : Unit 16, Wessex Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5DT
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