Railway Cable Standards and Buying Guide

Railway cable is a crucial part in the field of rail transportation, responsible for power transmission, signal transmission and control system. Therefore, Railway cable Manufacturer TST CABLES collated some of the standard interpretation of rail transit cables and shopping guide, we need to buy rail transit cables from the following aspects of the detailed analysis:

First, the interpretation of railway cable standards

Cable models and specifications:Railway cable models and specifications represent the characteristics and scope of use. For example, B indicates copper-core cable, suitable for medium-voltage power transmission; V indicates PVC-insulated cable, suitable for indoor and outdoor power transmission; R indicates flexible cable, suitable for power connection of mobile equipment and appliances; K indicates control cable, suitable for signal transmission and control system; Y indicates rubber-insulated cable, suitable for special environments and high-temperature places. Meanwhile, the numbers usually indicate information such as the cross-sectional area, rated voltage and length of the cable.
Insulation and waterproof:The insulation performance of rail transportation cables directly determines the safety and stability of the cables. During the design and production of cables, it must be ensured that the electric field strength on the surface of the insulation layer does not exceed the permissible value at no load and maximum load. In addition, since rail transportation cables often need to be laid in dark and humid places, they must have excellent waterproof performance.
Fire retardancy:The fire-retardant and flame-retardant properties of rail transportation cables are their important safety characteristics. The cables must meet the characteristics of low-smoke non-halogen, Class A fire retardant, oil resistant, UV resistant, moisture resistant, waterproof, mold resistant, rodent resistant, etc., in order to meet the demand for long term stable operation in extreme outdoor environments.
Certification standards:railway cable need to comply with a series of international and domestic standards, such as TST CABLES products have all passed the relevant certifications, such as EN50264, EN50382, EN50306, EN45545-2, TB/T1484.3 and so on. These standards specify the smoke and toxicity requirements of cables under fire conditions, as well as the electrical performance of cables, mechanical properties and other aspects of the indicators.

Second, the railway cable selection guide

Clearly use the demand:When shopping for rail transportation cables, the first thing to do is to clarify the cable’s use environment and functional requirements. For example, the cable needs to be used for power transmission or signal transmission? How much voltage and current do they need to withstand? What kind of environment do they need to be laid in? The answers to these questions will have a direct impact on the choice of cable type and specification.
Check the product certification:When choosing cables, you should check whether the product complies with the relevant international and domestic standards, and whether it has passed the relevant certifications. These certifications are an important guarantee of the quality and performance of the cable.
Focus on cable quality:The quality of the cable directly determines its service life and safety. Therefore, when buying cables, you should pay attention to the quality of the conductor materials, insulation materials, sheath materials and other aspects of the cable, as well as the cable manufacturing process and testing methods.
Choose quality service:Quality pre-sale, sale and after-sale services can guarantee the normal use of cables and timely solution of problems. Therefore, when buying cables, you should choose suppliers with professional technology and perfect service.

For the standard interpretation and shopping guide of rail transit cables, we need to deeply understand and analyze the cable models and specifications, insulation and waterproofing, fire resistance and flame retardancy as well as certification standards, and make the shopping decision based on the use demand, product certification, cable quality and quality service. This will help us to choose the right rail transit cables to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of the rail transit system.

TST CABLES Railway cable Manufacturer
TST CABLES rail transportation cables are made of advanced manufacturing process and high quality materials, with excellent low smoke and halogen free, fire retardant and flame retardant properties to effectively cope with fire risks. The cables also have excellent insulation and waterproof performance to ensure stable operation even in harsh environments.

TST CABLES’ railway cable solutions have been successfully applied in the vehicle sensor cable systems of many high-speed railroads and subway lines in China and overseas.
TST CABLES railway cable have gone through a number of stringent quality tests and certifications, and comply with international and domestic standards.
TST CABLES products of EN50264 series and EN50306 series for rail transportation have obtained CRCC certification. At present, more than 500000 cables have been installed in more than 3500 high-speed rail coaches, with a running mileage of more than 6,000,000 kilometers. Whether it is subway, light rail or high-speed rail, our cables can provide reliable power and signal support for your rail transportation system.

By choosing TST CABLES’s rail transportation cables, you will enjoy professional pre-sales, sales and after-sales services, TST CABLES is committed to provide you with a full range of technical support and solutions.

For more information on EN 50264 cables，low-smoke, halogen-free, flame-retardant, high-temperature-resistant cables or to customize cables for your machinery or system, visit https://www.tstcables.com/contact-us/
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