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3+3 core cable

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In the standardized designation system for medium-voltage reeling cables, the letter "K" in (N)TSKCGEWÖU stands for the German word "Kombination," which in this context means that the cable's earth (grounding) conductors are intentionally split and symmetrically distributed throughout the cable's cross-section, rather than being concentrated in a single conductor or asymmetrically placed. This small designation change — from (N)TSCGEWÖU to (N)TSKCGEWÖU — signals a fundamental rethinking of how the cable responds to mechanical stress, how it manages electrical currents, and critically, how it performs over thousands of duty cycles on monospiral (single-spiral) reeling drums. "K"代表Kombination，意指地线被分裂并对称分布在电缆横截面各处，而非集中在单个导体中。
Technical Department
on26/02/2026

(N)TSKCGEWÖU vs. (N)TSCGEWÖU: Why Splittable Earth Design Is Mandatory for Monospiral Reeling Drums

In the standardized designation system for medium-voltage reeling cables, the letter “K” in (N)TSKCGEWÖU stands for the German word “Kombination,” which in this context means that the cable’s earth (grounding) conductors are intentionally split and symmetrically distributed throughout the cable’s cross-section, rather than being concentrated in a single conductor or asymmetrically placed. This small designation change — from (N)TSCGEWÖU to (N)TSKCGEWÖU — signals a fundamental rethinking of how the cable responds to mechanical stress, how it manages electrical currents, and critically, how it performs over thousands of duty cycles on monospiral (single-spiral) reeling drums. “K”代表Kombination，意指地线被分裂并对称分布在电缆横截面各处，而非集中在单个导体中。
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The RHEYFIRM® family represents Nexans' flagship line of flexible medium-voltage reeling cables, engineered specifically for extreme mechanical stress applications including Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes, stacker reclaimers, and heavy mobile mining equipment. The "(S)" designation indicates the symmetrical configuration featuring the distinctive 3+3 core design, where three phase conductors are complemented by three protective earth conductors strategically positioned in the cable interstices. RHEYFIRM®系列是Nexans旗下的中压柔性卷筒电缆产品线，专为极端机械应力应用设计，包括岸桥(STS)起重机、轨道式龙门起重机(RMG)、堆取料机及重型移动采矿设备。"(S)"标识表示对称配置，采用独特的3+3芯设计，三根相线导体与三根保护接地导体战略性地布置在电缆间隙中。
Technical Department
on09/02/2026

RHEYFIRM® (S) 3+3 Core Design: Why Does Nexans Use Distributed Earth in the (S) Series and How Does It Affect EMC?

The RHEYFIRM® family represents Nexans’ flagship line of flexible medium-voltage reeling cables, engineered specifically for extreme mechanical stress applications including Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes, stacker reclaimers, and heavy mobile mining equipment. The “(S)” designation indicates the symmetrical configuration featuring the distinctive 3+3 core design, where three phase conductors are complemented by three protective earth conductors strategically positioned in the cable interstices. RHEYFIRM®系列是Nexans旗下的中压柔性卷筒电缆产品线，专为极端机械应力应用设计，包括岸桥(STS)起重机、轨道式龙门起重机(RMG)、堆取料机及重型移动采矿设备。”(S)”标识表示对称配置，采用独特的3+3芯设计，三根相线导体与三根保护接地导体战略性地布置在电缆间隙中。
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Cable ampacity derating represents a fundamental consideration in electrical system design, particularly for mobile equipment and crane applications where environmental conditions deviate significantly from standard reference values. The ampacity, or current-carrying capacity, of a conductor must be adjusted based on actual installation conditions to prevent insulation degradation, ensure safety compliance, and maintain system reliability over the operational lifetime of the installation. 电缆载流量降额是电气系统设计中的一个基本考虑因素，特别是对于移动设备和起重机应用，其中环境条件显著偏离标准参考值。导体的载流量或电流承载能力必须根据实际安装条件进行调整，以防止绝缘退化，确保安全合规性，并在安装的整个使用寿命期间保持系统可靠性。
Technical Department
on27/01/2026

Ampacity Derating: What Causes “Z-kinking” in (N)TSFLCGEWÖU Flat Cables, and How to Adjust Festoon Trolleys?

Cable ampacity derating represents a fundamental consideration in electrical system design, particularly for mobile equipment and crane applications where environmental conditions deviate significantly from standard reference values. The ampacity, or current-carrying capacity, of a conductor must be adjusted based on actual installation conditions to prevent insulation degradation, ensure safety compliance, and maintain system reliability over the operational lifetime of the installation. 电缆载流量降额是电气系统设计中的一个基本考虑因素，特别是对于移动设备和起重机应用，其中环境条件显著偏离标准参考值。导体的载流量或电流承载能力必须根据实际安装条件进行调整，以防止绝缘退化，确保安全合规性，并在安装的整个使用寿命期间保持系统可靠性。