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Introduction
HUBER+SUHNER is a prominent manufacturer of electrical and optical interconnectivity components, specializing in communication, transport, and industry sectors. The RADOX® brand is known for high-quality wire and cable products designed for harsh environments, featuring electron-beam crosslinked insulating materials that provide high temperature resistance, flame retardancy, and ease of processing.
Product Overview
  • RADOX® 125, 155, KDJ-11: Flexible cables with high heat resistance and mechanical durability for industrial applications.
  • RADOX® UL/CSA: UL recognized flexible cables for industrial use.
  • RADOX® System Cables: Solutions for power and signal transmission.
  • RADOX® Solar: Cables for solar applications with high UV, ozone, and hydrolysis resistance.
  • RADOX® FR: Safety cables maintaining circuit integrity during fire, compliant with international standards.
Technical Specifications
RADOX cables comply with European directives, offering high flexibility, abrasion resistance, and resistance to oils and chemicals. They are designed for easy installation and long service life under extreme conditions.
Applications
  • Industrial Automation: Cables with thin insulation and tight bending radii for flexibility and longevity.
  • Coil Winding: High power handling and heat resistance for compact equipment.
  • Marine: Cables with approvals from GL, DNV, and BV, resistant to fuels and chemicals.
  • Solar: TÜV and UL approved cables for solar systems, enduring extreme stress.
  • Safety: High-grade cables for high-density environments, maintaining function during fire.
  • Defence: Cables for extreme conditions, offering chemical and mechanical resistance.
Conclusion
RADOX cables by HUBER+SUHNER are engineered to meet rigorous industrial demands, providing reliable solutions for power and signal transmission in harsh environments.
Specifications
The document outlines specifications for RADOX® cables, including multi-core and single-core variants. Key specifications include voltage ratings, test voltages, temperature ranges, and bending radii. The cables comply with standards such as IEC 60228 and EN 60684-2.
Standards and Approvals
The cables meet various safety and performance standards, including fire protection, smoke density, and corrosivity of combustion gases. They are approved by organizations like DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) and BUREAU VERITAS (BV).
Fire Tests
The cables undergo rigorous fire testing, including flame spread tests according to CSA, EN, and UL standards. They are designed to be flame retardant with low smoke emission and no corrosive gases in case of fire.
Composition and Features
The cables are composed of stranded tin-plated copper conductors, RADOX insulation, and optional fillers and screens. They are weatherproof, resistant to high and low temperatures, ozone, oils, fuels, and other chemicals. The cables are also halogen-free and easy to process.
Applications
These cables are suitable for permanent indoor and outdoor installations, connecting fixed and loose parts in electrical equipment, control, and supply systems.
Delivery Programme
The document provides detailed information on available cross-sections, conductor constructions, and core colors, with additional options available upon request.
Materials and Construction
The cables are constructed using stranded tin-plated copper conductors, with insulation materials such as ETFE-X, polyalkene, and XLPVDF, which are electron beam crosslinked for enhanced durability. The sheath materials include ETFE-X and XLPVDF, providing resistance to oils, fuels, lubricants, alkaline solutions, acids, and ozone.
Fire and Environmental Resistance
The cables are flame retardant, self-extinguishing, and weatherproof. They meet fire test standards EN 50265-2-1 and IEC 60332-1 for flame propagation. They also exhibit high resistance to heat pressure, abrasion, and chemical exposure.
Applications
These cables are suitable for wiring in electrical/electronic systems, control and supply cables, and system cables in defense, aircraft, sensor systems, instrumentation, motors, transformers, and industrial automation. Specific types are designed for fixed and moving systems, offering flexibility and compatibility with heat shrink parts.
Approvals and Standards
The cables conform to various military and industrial standards, including MIL-W-22759, MIL-W-81044, NEMA WC 27500, and VG 95218 specifications. They have received approvals from the BA für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung and VDE, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards.
Key Features
The cables are easy to process and strip, soldering resistant, and halogen-free. They offer a small outer diameter and low weight, making them suitable for applications where space and weight are critical factors.
Data Summary
The document includes detailed tables listing the cross-section, conductor construction, diameter, resistance, and weight for various cable types, providing essential data for selecting the appropriate cable for specific applications.
General Overview
The document provides comprehensive technical information on wires and cables, focusing on specifications, procedures, standards, and recommendations. It includes detailed tables and formulas related to electrical properties, material characteristics, and installation guidelines.
Specifications
The document lists various cable configurations, including core colors and dimensions, with specific attention to electrical properties such as current capacity and voltage drop. It also details the permissible loading for three-phase cables and the necessary conductor cross-sections for different electrical setups.
Material Characteristics
A detailed comparison of insulation and jacket materials is provided, highlighting thermal, mechanical, electrical, and fire characteristics. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding material properties for optimal cable performance.
Standards and Conversions
The document outlines standards for cable type designation according to CENELEC HD 361 and provides conversion tables for American Wire Gauge (AWG) to metric measurements. It also includes thermal classes of insulating materials as per IEC 60085.
Installation Guidelines
Recommendations for cable installation are included, focusing on factors such as resistance to cold and heat, and the impact of environmental conditions on cable performance.
Key Tables and Formulas
The document contains essential tables and formulas for calculating electrical parameters, such as current, voltage drop, and power loss, under various conditions. These are crucial for ensuring efficient and safe cable installations.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for wire cross sections according to EN 60228 and Cenelec HD 383 standards. It includes tables listing nominal cross sections, construction details, strand diameters, and maximum direct current resistance for both bare and tinned wires.
Procedures
Guidelines for selecting terminals based on wire class are provided, emphasizing the need for larger terminals for classes 2, 5, and 6 compared to class 1. Installation methods for different conductor types are outlined, specifying bending radii and allowable tensile stress during cable installation.
Standards and Norms
The document references various standards for fire testing methods, including EN 50266, IEC 60332, and UL 1581, detailing flame temperatures, test durations, and conditions for electrical wires and cables.
Recommendations
Recommendations for protecting equipment from electromagnetic interference (EMI) are discussed, highlighting the importance of copper braids and optimized screening braids to prevent interference and ensure noise immunity.
Key Data from Tables and Graphs
Tables provide data on wire construction, resistance values, and cable lengths per delivery spool. Graphs illustrate transfer impedance and admittance values as functions of frequency and cable diameter, emphasizing the importance of these parameters in cable screening effectiveness.
Critical Information
Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate conductor cross sections to ensure current load does not exceed permissible ratings, considering factors like ambient temperature and installation conditions. The document also highlights the importance of testing under service conditions to ensure safety and performance.
Overview
This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for the current carrying capacity of RADOX® single core and multi-core cables, as per IEC 60216 standards. It includes reduction factors for various conditions and installation methods.
Specifications
  • Conductor temperature ratings are provided for different durations, with a maximum of 120°C for 20,000 hours.
  • Standard conditions for current rating include continuous operation, ambient temperature of 30°C, and conductor temperature of 120°C.
Reduction Factors
  • Ambient Temperature (f1): Reduction factors range from 1 at 30°C to 0.22 at 115°C.
  • Conductor Temperature (f2): Factors range from 1.04 at 135°C to 0.79 at 80°C.
  • Multicore Cables (f3): Factors decrease with the number of cores, from 1.0 for 3 cores to 0.30 for 61 cores.
  • Increased Frequency (f4): Factors vary based on frequency and conductor cross-section, with recommendations for special designs above 800 Hz.
  • Bundled Cables (f5): Factors depend on the number of conductors and installation method, ranging from 1 to 0.38.
Current Carrying Capacity
  • Tables provide detailed current capacities for various conductor cross-sections and installation methods, both in free air and in conduits.
  • Capacities are adjusted based on the number of loaded conductors and installation conditions.
Installation Guidelines
  • Recommendations include maintaining specific distances between cables and surfaces, and using perforated trays for better heat dissipation.
  • Closed ducts should not exceed a 60% filling degree.
Key Recommendations
  • Use special conductor designs for frequencies above 800 Hz and cross-sections greater than 25 mm².
  • Adhere to specified reduction factors to ensure optimal cable performance and longevity.
Technical Information Overview
This document provides technical specifications and guidelines for the installation and current carrying capacity of HUBER+SUHNER wires and cables, specifically focusing on RADOX® multi-core cables.
Installation Methods
  • Multicore cables can be installed in free air or on perforated trays, as well as on floors, walls, ceilings, or under floors in conduits, voids, or pipes.
Current Carrying Capacity
  • The document includes detailed tables showing the current carrying capacity for various copper conductor cross-sections (mm²) under different installation conditions and numbers of loaded conductors.
  • Reduction factors are provided for different numbers of simultaneous loaded conductors, affecting the current carrying capacity.
Key Parameters
  • Conductor temperature is considered at 120°C with an ambient temperature of 30°C.
  • Reduction factors vary based on the number of conductors and installation method, impacting the effective current capacity.
Standards and Certifications
  • HUBER+SUHNER is certified according to EN(AS) 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, and IRIS.
Additional Information
  • Further catalogues are available for RADOX® Solar and wires for the coil winding industry.
  • Contact information for HUBER+SUHNER AG is provided for further inquiries.
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Wires and cables for industrial applications Edition 2015/09

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RADOX® – for harsh environment

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Your partner for connectivity solutions The HUBER+SUHNER Group is a leading international manufacturer of electrical and optical interconnectivity components and systems. Our main markets are communication, transport and industry. Under one roof, we combine technological capabilities in the three core fields of Radio Frequency, Fiber Optics and Low Frequency. RADOX®, the registered HUBER+SUHNER trademark, is synonymous with high-grade wire and cable products developed and produced in-house. RADOX electron-beam crosslinked insulating and jacketing materials, possess the special properties required...

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Short description of the application fields 7 RADOX® 125, RADOX® 155, KDJ-11 Flexible single cores, cables 24 RADOX® UL/CSA Flexible single cores, multi core cables and wires UL recognised 46 RADOX® system cables Single cores, single core cables, multi core cables 64 RADOX® Solar Single core and multi core cables 100 RADOX® FR Safety cables with circuit integrity in case of fire 112 General technical information 120 Excellence in Connectivity Solutions

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RADOX® by HUBER+SUHNER – for the toughest conditions RADOX, the registered HUBER+SUHNER trademark, is synonymous with high-grade WIRE+CABLE products developed and produced in-house. RADOX insulating and jacketing material, which are predominantly electron-beam crosslinked, possess the special properties required for developing and manufacturing technically superior products. We can also provide customer specific solutions. All our cables fully comply with the European directives 76/769/EWG, 2003/11/EG, 2000/53/EG, 2003/53/EG and 2011/65/EU (RoHS). HUBER+SUHNER Wires and cables

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Single core/multi core cables for power and signal transmission in industrial applications Electronic control systems automatically control processes, transmit data and govern motions such as swivelling and conveying etc. The reliability and uptime of such highly automated, complex technical systems is necessary to ensure the efficiency of state-of-the-art production processes. Trouble-free power supply must also be assured at all times. Our cables and system solutions are therefore applied precisely in areas where dependability is a top priority and outstanding heat resistance, high power handling...

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Single core/multi core cables for power and signal transmission in automation applications The field of industrial automation has extremely rigorous demands on the performance and quality of the cables used. A cable will achieve top performance only if it offers absolute flexibility and a long service life. In addition, these products must satisfy highly specific customer requirements. Our modular system is the ideal solution for responding to such needs. Top quality cables for industrial automation applications with a long service life • RADOX ® multi core and single core cables, screened and...

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Single core/multi core cables for power and signal transmission in coil winding applications RADOX® 155 are flexible single core and multi core cables offering excellent resistance to heat, hot pressure and aging. The electronically crosslinked insulation offers high mechanical ruggedness. It will not melt and is resistant to most media as well as insulating varnishes and impregnating resins. Brief exposure to heat up to +280 °C will not have any lasting effect. You will find more detailed information and the description of additional products for the coil winding products industry in the «RADOX...

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Single core and multi core cables for power and signal transmission in marine applications Our RADOX® insulation material for cables was developed with special applications in mind which require high reliability even under adverse environmental conditions. It offers excellent resistance to heat and chemicals as well as to electrical and mechanical stressing. Our single core and multi core cable solutions for marine applications are suitable for stationary as well as mobile uses. They have small diameters, standardised dimensions and require only a short time to install. Marine cables with GL,...

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Single core and multi core cables for power and signal transmission in solar applications RADOX® solar cables are extremely rugged and abrasion resistant and are capable of withstanding extreme mechanical stressing. Their high temperature and excellent weatherproof ensure a long service life of the cable. Thanks to the technology and high precision of RADOX products, these outstanding characteristics are achieved also with small diameters. Solar cables with TÜV and UL approval • RADOX solar cable single and multiple core/screened • RADOX SMART RADOX solar cables are flexible single core and multi...

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Single core and multi core cables for power and signal transmission in safety applications Installations in buildings and systems with a high person density or high property value – computer centres, hospitals, high-rise buildings, airports, railway stations, public buildings, museums, railway and road tunnels – require high grade cables designed to the necessary standards. These cable families are distinguished by their precisely defined characteris-tics and the fact that they will maintain their functions in case of fires. They comply with the major international standards. High grade cables...

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Single core/multi core cables for power and signal transmission in defence applications HUBER+SUHNER develops and produces high grade solutions that are suitable for the most extreme environmental conditions. They can be installed in very tight spaces and will satisfy even the most stringent demands. HUBER+SUHNER is the professional partner in the development and production of system solutions which incorporate all our knowledge and engineering expertise. Unpredictabel conditions, fulfilment of extreme environmental and operating requirements while meeting top quality standards. • RADOX® single...

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