CATERNARY WIRE FOR RAILWAYS
APPLICATION:
A catenary is a system of overhead wires used to supply electricity to a locomotive, tram (streetcar), or light rail vehicle that is equipped with a pantograph.he catenary or messenger wire is hung at a specific tension between line structures, and a second wire is held in tension by the messenger wire, attached to it at frequent intervals by clamps and connecting wires known as droppers. Catenary systems are suited to high-speed operations .
PROPERTIES:
- Used to supply electricity to locomotives and trains.
- Copper is alloyed with Cadmium
- 0.7% -1 % Cadmium content.
- Copper purity - 99.9%
- Area of hard drawn copper catenary wire manufactured - 20,53,102 sq.mm
Standard: ETI/OHE/50(6/97)