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Advanced technology for an industry on the move.

For rapid transit, locomotive applications, trackside and off-road equipment, General Cable

provides the toughest cables to meet the most challenging requirements for long-term

performance and reliability, offering value optimization that results in lower life-cycle cost.

A wide range of custom and off-the-shelf wire, cable and cable assembly products includes copper, fiber optic,composite and hybrid constructions, plus our unique Brand Rex Polyrad® XT Transit cabling for heavy-duty applicationsin harsh working environments.

In addition to product innovation and excellence, General Cable provides responsive customer service and support,world-class custom design, dedicated engineering capabilities and on-time deliveries. General Cable also offers themost comprehensive spectrum of insulating and jacketing materials in the industry.

We have supplied wire, cable and cable assembly products for the Transit Market to thefollowing companies, authorities and car builders:

AAIAlstom TransportationAmtrakArthur Hurley Company, Inc.BombardierChicago Transit AuthorityClements NationalDutrol International, Inc.G&G Transit, Inc.General Electric CompanyGeneral Motors Corp. (EMD)General Railway SignalHy-Tech Industries Corp.Los Angeles Transportation CommissionLong Island RailroadMassachusetts Bay Transit AuthorityMetro NorthMil Rail, Inc.New York Air BrakeNew York City Transit AuthorityNippon Sharyo U.S.A., Inc.Pulse ElectronicsSoutheast Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityToronto Transit CommissionTransportation and Transit Associates, Inc.Vapor CorporationWABCO Passenger Transit Div.Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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Polyrad ® XT Wire and CableApplications

Brand Rex Polyrad XTlocomotive and rapid transit wire

and cable is widely used indemanding environments

throughout the U.S. and the world.

It is found extensively on all types of:

• Freight cars

• Rapid transit cars

• Heavy-rail and light-rail cars

• Diesel-electric locomotives

• Wayside equipment

• Off-road vehicles

Polyrad XT wire and cable is specifically designedfor both original equipment and retrofit use in

power and control circuits, and in motor leads.Superior heat, flexibility and abrasion resistance,

combined with reduced size, simplifies theinstallation of Polyrad XT cables and permits higher

ampacities.

Brand Rex Polyrad XT cables are fully tested to meet allapplicable specifications and provide long dependable

service life in transit, off-road and diesel-poweredlocomotives.

Product DescriptionBrand Rex Polyrad XT is a unique insulation system which utilizes thermosetting polyolefin compound cross-linked by radiation.

This process produces:

• Maximum flame-retardant

• Oil and chemical resistance

• Low-smoke properties

• Outstanding mechanical toughness

Polyrad XT’s excellent overall balance of properties is not attainable with conventionalinsulating systems. Polyrad XT single conductor locomotive and rapid transit car cables arerated either 110°C or 125°C and supplied in both 600 Volt and 2000 Volt constructions.

Insulation System and ConstructionBrand Rex Polyrad XT insulation features a highly engineered and refined polyolefinformulation used in conjunction with soft annealed, tinned copper conductors perASTM B-33. This insulation system combines outstanding flame retardance withexcellent moisture-stable electrical values. The construction is further enhancedby radiation cross-linking, which transforms the original thermoplastic into arugged thermosetting material. The result is a compound with excellentthermal stability–it will not soften or flow atelevated temperatures.

• Polyrad XT has increased toughness

• Greater resistance to cut-through

• Superior oil resistance

• Excellent low-temperature performance

• Excellent flexibility

Product Features and BenefitsPolyrad XT wire and cables combine superior properties andperformance for locomotive, rapid transit and off-roadequipment applications.

• 110°C & 125°C temperature rating for long life, higherampacities and protection from thermal overloads(single wires)

• Maximum flame-retardant as demonstrated by ULVW-1 Vertical Wire Flame Test and for multi-conductor cables, the IEEE 383 (70,000 & 210,000BTU/hr.) and IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr.)

• Excellent oil and chemical resistance

• Maximum dependability and mechanicaltoughness

• Higher ampacities and simplifiedinstallations made possible by smalloutside diameters, flexible stranding andinsulation

StandardsPolyrad XT cables are manufactured, tested and inspected inaccordance with the latest issue of the following standards:

AAR RP-585 Wiring and Cable Specification

ASTM B-33 Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM D-149 Test for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and DielectricStrength of Electrical Insulating Materials atCommercial Power Frequencies

ICEA S-95-658 Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable

ICEA S-95-658 Cross-Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene InsulatedWire and Cable for the Transmission and Distributionof Electrical Energy

UL 44 Standard for Rubber Insulated Wire and Cable

IEEE 1202 Standard for Flame Testing of cables for use in cabletray within Industrial and Commercial occupancies

Polyrad® is a registered tradename of General Cable.

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600 Volt Chart

NOTE #1:At the option of the purchaser, the manufacturer’s standard type of stranding will be acceptable providing thatthe conductor diameter does not exceed the values shown. The total number of wires shall be as specified,plus or minus one percent, except 150/24 which may vary by minus two percent, providing that the conductordiameter does not exceed the values shown.

NOTE #2:These items meet all dimensional and performance requirements for 110˚C applications.

SINGLE CONDUCTORCATALOG CONDUCTOR TYPE OF APPROX. NOMINAL NOMINAL NOMINAL NET CABLE AMPACITYNUMBER (AWG/kcmil) STRANDING AREA CONDUCTOR INSULATION CABLE CABLE (FREE AIR 40˚C

125˚C SIZE AND (kcmil) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER WEIGHT AMBIENT)STRANDING

Polyrad ® XT Wire and CableLocomotive and Rapid Transit Wire, Single Conductor 110°C/125°C

280710 18 19/30 CONC 1900 0.048 1.22 30 0.76 0.110 2.79 12 18 30 32280720 16 19/29 CONC 2601 0.054 1.37 30 0.76 0.116 2.95 14 21 35 38280700 14 19/27 CONC 3831 0.071 1.80 30 0.76 0.133 3.38 20 30 41 44296420 12 19/25 CONC 6088 0.090 2.29 30 0.76 0.152 3.86 29 43 52 56303910 10 27/24 BUNCH 10910 0.120 3.05 30 0.76 0.182 4.62 45 67 73 79

296490 8 37/24 CONC 14950 0.140 3.56 45 1.14 0.232 5.89 68 101 85 92330230 6 61/24 CONC 24640 0.181 4.60 45 1.14 0.273 6.93 105 156 120 130355320 5 91/24 ROPE 36760 0.242 6.15 45 1.14 0.334 8.48 145 216 160 173318420 4 105/24 ROPE 42420 0.263 6.68 45 1.14 0.354 8.99 165 246 168 181355330 3 125/24 ROPE 50500 0.285 7.24 45 1.14 0.377 9.58 194 289 199 215

355340 2 150/24 ROPE 60600 0.307 7.80 45 1.14 0.399 10.13 224 333 214 231355350 1 225/24 ROPE 90900 0.380 9.65 55 1.40 0.494 12.55 351 522 268 289355360 1/0 275/24 ROPE 111100 0.437 11.10 55 1.40 0.551 14.00 422 628 304 328355370 2/0 325/24 ROPE 131300 0.458 11.63 55 1.40 0.572 14.53 475 707 338 364355380 3/0 450/24 ROPE 181800 0.549 13.94 55 1.40 0.663 16.84 657 978 414 446

355390 4/0 550/24 ROPE 222200 0.611 15.52 55 1.40 0.725 18.42 798 1188 472 509355400 262 650/24 ROPE 262600 0.652 16.56 65 1.65 0.786 19.96 956 1423 524 565355410 313 775/24 ROPE 313100 0.720 18.29 65 1.65 0.854 21.69 1141 1698 590 636355420 373 925/24 ROPE 373700 0.795 20.19 65 1.65 0.929 23.60 1325 1972 657 708355430 444 1100/24 ROPE 444400 0.855 21.72 65 1.65 0.989 25.12 1604 2387 734 791

355440 535 1325/24 ROPE 535300 0.925 23.50 80 2.03 1.091 27.71 1991 2963 828 893355450 646 1600/24 ROPE 646400 1.035 26.29 80 2.03 1.201 30.51 2281 3395 931 1004355460 777 1925/24 ROPE 777700 1.120 28.45 80 2.03 1.286 32.66 2747 4088 1047 1129355470 929 2300/24 ROPE 929200 1.230 31.24 80 2.03 1.396 35.46 3410 5075 1168 1259355480 1111 2750/24 ROPE 1111000 1.328 33.73 95 2.41 1.524 38.71 3924 5840 1254 1352

Inches mm Mils mm Inches mm lbs/ kg/ 110˚C 125˚C1000 ft. km

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Polyrad ® XT Wire and CableLocomotive and Rapid Transit Wire, Single Conductor 110°C/125°C

2000 Volt Chart

300620 18 19/30 CONC 1900 0.048 1.22 45 1.14 0.140 3.56 17 25 30 32300890 16 19/29 CONC 2601 0.054 1.37 45 1.14 0.146 3.71 19 28 35 38280740 14 19/27 CONC 3831 0.071 1.80 45 1.14 0.163 4.14 25 37 41 44303480 12 19/25 CONC 6088 0.090 2.29 45 1.14 0.182 4.62 34 51 52 56301260 10 27/24 BUNCH 10910 0.120 3.05 45 1.14 0.212 5.38 52 77 73 79

269970 8 37/24 CONC 14950 0.140 3.56 55 1.40 0.254 6.45 76 113 85 92297970 6 61/24 CONC 24640 0.181 4.60 55 1.40 0.295 7.49 113 168 120 130355490 5 91/24 ROPE 36760 0.242 6.15 55 1.40 0.356 9.04 153 228 160 173301270 4 105/24 ROPE 42420 0.262 6.65 55 1.40 0.376 9.55 174 259 168 181325290 3 125/24 ROPE 50500 0.285 7.24 55 1.40 0.399 10.13 204 304 199 215

302440 2 150/24 ROPE 60600 0.307 7.80 55 1.40 0.421 10.69 235 350 214 231355500 1 225/24 ROPE 90900 0.380 9.65 65 1.65 0.514 13.06 363 540 268 289296500 1/0 275/24 ROPE 111100 0.437 11.10 65 1.65 0.571 14.50 435 647 304 328301280 2/0 325/24 ROPE 131300 0.458 11.63 65 1.65 0.592 15.04 489 728 338 364300900 3/0 450/24 ROPE 181800 0.549 13.94 65 1.65 0.683 17.35 673 1002 414 446

296510 4/0 550/24 ROPE 222200 0.611 15.52 65 1.65 0.745 18.92 815 1213 472 509355510 4/0 550/24 ROPE 222200 0.611 15.52 105 2.67 0.825 20.96 891 1326 472 509267040 262 650/24 ROPE 262600 0.652 16.56 75 1.91 0.808 20.52 975 1451 524 565355520 262 650/24 ROPE 262600 0.652 16.56 105 2.67 0.866 22.00 1040 1548 524 565296520 313 775/24 ROPE 313100 0.720 18.29 75 1.91 0.876 22.25 1164 1732 590 636





NOTE #1:Where additional insulation thickness is desired for added mechanical protection, these valuesshould be considered.

NOTE #2:At the option of the purchaser, the manufacturer’s standard type of stranding will be acceptable providing that theconductor diameter does not exceed the values shown. The total number of wires shall be as specified, plus or minusone percent, except 150/24 which may vary by minus two percent, providing that the conductor diameter does notexceed the values shown.

NOTE #3:These items meet all dimensional and performance requirements for 110˚C applications.

SINGLE CONDUCTORCATALOG CONDUCTOR TYPE OF APPROX. NOMINAL NOMINAL NOMINAL NET CABLE AMPACITYNUMBER (AWG/kcmil) STRANDING AREA CONDUCTOR INSULATION CABLE CABLE (FREE AIR 40˚C

125˚C SIZE AND (kcmil) DIAMETER THICKNESS DIAMETER WEIGHT AMBIENT)STRANDING


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Physical Properties

Insulation Resistance @ 125°C (megohms-Mft) 2.0 Min. 8.3Insulation Resistance Constant (K) 10,000 Min. 30,600Long-Term Insulation Resistance 26 Weeks @

90°C in water (megohms-Mft) 10 Min. 15Accelerated Water Absorption

Electrical SIC 24 hours @ 75°C 6.0 Max. 4.9Increase in Capacitance, Percent

1-14 Days 3.0 Max. 2.57-14 Days 1.5 Max. 1.3Stability Factor after 14 days 1.0 Max. 0.18

Polyrad ® XT Wire and CableTesting

* Typical values are from various GeneralCable and independent laboratorytesting. For guaranteed values,use those shown under AAR RP-585.

Requirement ICEA S-95-658TYPICALGENERALCABLE*

Electrical Properties

Important Advantage of Radiation Cross-LinkingReason

Pressure applied insulation and jacket are not requiredLess pressure is applied during the radiation process

Insulation is not driven into the conductor strandingNo chemical catalyst requiredNo residues which lower electrical properties and corrode copper

Water is not used in the radiation cure operationRadiation process can economically cross-link thin or heavy walls

Radiation does not change or fade colorsTracer colors remain vivid

Advantage

More flexible cableNo separator tapes

Free strippingBetter electrical properties

Cables and interstices kept free of waterRange of insulation thickness

Permanent colors

Unaged RequirementTensile Strength, Min. PSI 1400 Min. 2710Elongation at Rupture, Min. % 200 Min. 260

Aged RequirementAfter Air Oven 7 days @ 158°C ± 2°CTensile Strength (% of original) 90 Min. 100Elongation (% of original) 50 Min. 69

Oil Immersion Aging – ASTM #218 hours @ 120°CTensile Strength (% of original) 50 Min. 69Elongation (% of original) 50 Min. 65

7 days @ 70°CTensile Strength (% of original) 70 Min. 76Elongation (% of original) 70 Min. 74

Hot Oil Resistance, % Swell100 hours @ 150°C 60 Max. 32

Cold Bend @ -55°C No Cracks No CracksCold Shock 1 hour @ -40°C No Cracks No CracksCut-Through Penetration

10 minutes @ 125°C No Failure Pass

TYPICALGENERALCABLE*Requirement AAR RP-585

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EP/CPE Power Cable – 2kV Diesel – Electric Locomotive Cable

(1) All products indent printed P-7K-123040 MSHA to indicatecompliance with MSHA Flame Test Standards.

(2) (UL) RHH/RHW 2000 Volts.(3) Actual shipping weight may vary.

Dimensions and weights are nominal, subject to industry tolerance.

Courtesy of Robert B. Baker

Features & Benefits

• 90°C temperature rating

• Excellent impact andabrasion resistance

• Resists oils, acids, alkalies,heat and flame

• Flexible tinned copperstranding

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Wire and CableIn addition to the Polyrad® XT product line, General Cable also offers other locomotive/transit cables for virtually any application.The most commonly used cables are Diesel-Electric Locomotive (DLO), Trackside/Signal Cable and Electronically ControlledPneumatic (ECP) Brake Cables. These are described below and on the following pages:

CONDUCTOR NOMINAL NOMINAL NOMINAL NETCATALOG (AWG/kcmil) SIZE INSULATION JACKET CABLE CABLENUMBER AND STRANDING THICKNESS THICKNESS DIAMETER WEIGHT 1(s)

81910 10 27/24 .045 1.14 .020 0.51 0.26 6.60 60 8981908 8 37/24 .060 1.52 .030 0.76 0.33 8.38 90 13481906 6 61/24 .060 1.52 .030 0.76 0.41 10.41 140 20881904 4 105/24 .060 1.52 .030 0.76 0.46 11.68 205 30581902 2 154/24 .060 1.52 .030 0.76 0.52 13.21 290 43281901 1 224/24 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 0.63 16.00 410 610

81911 1/0 280/24 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 0.69 17.53 505 75281920 2/0 329/24 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 0.72 18.29 570 84881930 3/0 456/24 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 0.81 20.57 765 113881940 4/0 551/24 .080 2.03 .045 1.14 0.87 22.10 895 133281926 262.6 650/24 .095 2.41 .065 1.65 1.00 25.40 1085 161581931 313.3 777/24 .095 2.41 .065 1.65 1.06 26.92 1270 1890

81937 373.7 925/24 .095 2.41 .065 1.65 1.10 27.94 1515 225581944 444.4 1110/24 .095 2.41 .065 1.65 1.23 31.24 1790 266481953(2) 535.3 1332/24 .120 3.05 .065 1.65 1.34 34.04 2155 320781964(2) 646.4 1600/24 .120 3.05 .065 1.65 1.45 36.83 2530 376581977(2) 777.7 1924/24 .120 3.05 .065 1.65 1.52 38.61 3050 4539

Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm lbs/ kg/1000 ft. km

Application

• Diesel-electric locomotives

• Oil and gas drilling rigs

• Mining and earth movingequipment

• Shipyards

• Motor leads

• Where flexible power leadsmust be installed in conduitor raceways

Product Construction

Conductor:• 10 AWG thru 777.7 kcmil stranded tinned annealed copper

per AAR 589

Insulation:• Premium grade 90°C EPDM

Jacket:• Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE), black

Jacket Marking:• SIZES 10 THROUGH 1 AWG — CAROL SUPER VU-TRON® (SIZE)

(STRANDING) 90°C DLO 2000 VOLTS P-7K-123040 MSHA CSA R90 1000VOLTS (UL) RHH or RHW 600 VOLTS

• SIZES 1/0 THROUGH 646.4 — CAROL SUPER VU-TRON® (SIZE) 90°CDLO 2000 VOLTS P-7K-123040 MSHA CSA R90 1000 VOLTS (-40°C) FT-1– (UL) RHH or RHW 600 VOLTS SUNLIGHT-RESISTANT FOR CT USE

• SIZE 777MCM ONLY — CAROL SUPER VU-TRON® E194120 C(UL) TYPERHW-2 1KV VW-1 FOR CT USE TYPE DLO 2000 VOLTS 90°C MSHANOTE: 535.3, 646.4 and 777.7 MCM marked (UL) RHH orRHW 2000 VOLTS

Industry Approvals:• UL Listed

• MSHA Approved

• CSA R90

Trackside and Signal Cables600V 1000V 2000V

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Conductor:• Stranded or solid

• Bare or tinned copper

Sizes:• 14 AWG thru 2000 kcmil

Separator Tape:• As required

Insulation Types:• Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)

• Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO)

• Silicone Rubber

Shield:• Bronze (flat)

Jacket Types: (and/or cushion layer)• Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO)

• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen

• Hypalon® (reinforced)

• Neoprene (reinforced)

• Polyethylene

Armor (option):• Interlocked: Aluminum or Galvanized Steel

Meets or Exceeds Requirements of:• ICEA (NEMA)

Features & Benefits

• Temperature Rating: 90°C and 125°C

• Termite/rodent protection

• Flame-retardant

• Rugged construction

Application

• Designed for railroad and vital signalcircuits, direct burial, tunnels, stationsand power/lighting

• Designed to meet applicable ICEAStandards

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Conductor:• Tinned Copper, 37/24

Size:• 8 AWG

Insulation:• 125°C Cross-Linked Polyolefin

(XLPO)

Jacket:• Arctic-Grade, Heavy-Duty,

Reinforced Neoprene

Armor:• Galvanized Steel or Aluminum

Features & Benefits

125°C Cross-Linked Polyolefin Insulation• Free stripping insulation

• 125°C rating for routing through highertemperature areas

• Flexible

Arctic-Grade/Heavy-Duty/ReinforcedNeoprene Jacket• Cable diameter: .700"

• Lowest diameter for easier conduit pull

• Can use 3/4" conduit in lieu of 1"

Galvanized Steel or Aluminum ArmorOver The Cable• Replace conduit

• Significant installed cost savingsover conduit

• Shield design for significant EMI/RFIreduction

• Temperature range -45°C to +100°C

• Tough mechanical properties

• Also available—Assemblies/Cut-toLengths/Termination

Applications & Standards

• Designed specifically for installation bothunder and between freight cars

• Meets all AAR specifications S-4210requirements

• Registered to ISO 9001

ECP Brake Cable


CATALOG NUMBER OF CONDUCTOR INSULATION SHIELD JACKET NOM. NET WEIGHTNUMBER CONDUCTORS DIA. lbs/1000 ft./

AWG STRANDING Inches/mm kg/km

282400 2 8 37/24 T.C. 125˚C 34 AWG Arctic- .685"/17.40 319/475(Unarmored) Polyrad® XT T.C. Braid Grade

(XLPO) w/drain Reinforcedwire Neoprene

Jacket

287940 2 8 37/24 T.C. 125˚C 34 AWG Arctic- .900"/22.86 736/1095(Armored) Polyrad® XT T.C. Braid Grade

(XLPO) w/drain Reinforcedwire Neoprene

Jacket

GalvanizedSteel

InterlockArmor

Polyrad® XT Car Wire• 110˚C & 125˚C Rated• 600 Volts & 2kV

Polyrad XT Locomotive Wire• 125˚C Continuous Rated• 600 Volts & 2kV

Polyrad XT Flexible Wiring• Class K or M Conductors• For Transit Cars and Locomotives

Lightweight Transit Car Wire• 150˚C Rated• 600 Volts & 2kV• Meets MIL-W-81044• Small Diameter

Medium-Voltage Cables• 5kV, 8kV, 35kV• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Jacket

Diesel-Electric LocomotivePower Cable (DLO)

• 2kV EP/CPE

Trackside Cables• 90˚C and 125°C• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Jacket• Multi-Conductor

Electronically Controlled PneumaticBrake (ECP) Cable

• 125°C Rated Insulation• Cable Design for Freight Car Braking• Meets and Exceeds AAR S-4210 Specification

DC Power Feeder Cable• 2kV• Heavy-Duty Hypalon® or Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Jackets

Signal Cable• 600 Volts & 1kV• EPR insulation• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Jacket

Cable Assemblies & Harnesses• Molded or Mechanical

Fiber Optic Cables• Blolite™: Blown Fiber Networking System• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Jacket• Singlemode & Multimode

Superior Jacketing Systems• Polyrad XT (XLPO)• Heavy-Duty Hypalon®, Neoprene or CPE• Low-Smoke, Arctic-Grade, Flexible Neoprene Jacket• Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen System

Multi-Conductor Cables• Coupler• Interconnect• Jumper• Signal• Trainline

Transit/Railroad Cable Applications• Air Conditioning• Braking Systems• Diagnostic• Door Opening• Fire Protection• Heating & Lighting• Junction Box• Public Address Systems

Comprehensive Quality Programs• ISO 9001 Registered Firm # A1036• Meets AAR RP-585• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)• Total Quality Management (TQM)

Transit and Locomotive ProductsOne of the World’s Most Diversified Manufacturers of Wire, Cable and Cable Assembliesfor Rapid Transit, Locomotive and Off-Road Equipment

Product • Applications • Quality

BLOLITE is a trademark of Novar plc and used under license.HYPALON is a trademark of Dupont Corporation.

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