RHEYFIRM®(RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OF encodes the cable's entire construction in German VDE convention. N — Normenleitung (standard cable). T — Trommelleitung (drum/reeling cable). S — Starkstrom (power current). C — Geschirmte Adern (screened cores, i.e., semi-conductive layers). G — Gummi-Isolation (rubber insulation). E — EPDM-based insulation compound. W — Wellenschlag (anti-torsion, wave-lay construction). T — Tragfähig (load-bearing, i.e., reinforced with high-tensile braid). O — Ohne Metallmantel (without metallic sheath). E — Elastomer-Außenmantel (elastomer outer sheath). U — Unbewehrt (unarmoured). S — Schlagwetterfest (resistant to explosive atmospheres/heavy-duty). OF — Öl- und Flammwidrig (oil- and flame-resistant enhanced). RTS — Rheyfirm Torsion Spezial (ultra-fine stranding optimised for torsion and high-speed reeling). Each element of this designation corresponds to a specific construction layer examined in the following sections.

on23/04/2026

RHEYFIRM®(RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OF — The Ultimate Salt-Fog Upgraded Medium-Voltage Reeling Cable for Harbour Service: Layer-by-Layer Engineering Analysis, Comparative Performance Evaluation Against RHEYFIRM®(SI) NTMCGCWOEUS, Standard RHEYFIRM®(RTS), RHEYCORD®-OFE SR, and BUFLEX® SEM OFE, with FeiChun FC-RHEYFIRM-RTS-OF Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Equivalent

RHEYFIRM®(RTS) (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OF encodes the cable’s entire construction in German VDE convention. N — Normenleitung (standard cable). T — Trommelleitung (drum/reeling cable). S — Starkstrom (power current). C — Geschirmte Adern (screened cores, i.e., semi-conductive layers). G — Gummi-Isolation (rubber insulation). E — EPDM-based insulation compound. W — Wellenschlag (anti-torsion, wave-lay construction). T — Tragfähig (load-bearing, i.e., reinforced with high-tensile braid). O — Ohne Metallmantel (without metallic sheath). E — Elastomer-Außenmantel (elastomer outer sheath). U — Unbewehrt (unarmoured). S — Schlagwetterfest (resistant to explosive atmospheres/heavy-duty). OF — Öl- und Flammwidrig (oil- and flame-resistant enhanced). RTS — Rheyfirm Torsion Spezial (ultra-fine stranding optimised for torsion and high-speed reeling). Each element of this designation corresponds to a specific construction layer examined in the following sections.

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Technical Department

on18/03/2026

TFCrane Equivalent Reeling Cable for STS and RTG Cranes: TF Kable (Tele-Fonika) to FeiChun Drop-In Replacement — VDE 0250-814 / 0250-813, Anti-Torsion Braid Engineering, High-Speed Motorised Drum Compatibility

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Full technical breakdown Prysmian (Draka) CORDAFLEX SME — Arctic modification of (N)TSCGEWÖU 6/10 kV motorized drum cable, designed for reeling at extreme cold to -40°C. Standard rubber/PUR at such temperatures becomes brittle as glass and cracks on first guide roller bend. SME solves this with three engineering innovations: (1) cold-resistant polychloroprene outer sheath "5GM5 Arctic blend" with non-freezing plasticizers maintaining elasticity at -40°C; (2) reinforced tensile strength 20 N/mm² (vs standard 15), compensating lubricant thickening in drum gearboxes and jerks during winter starts; (3) micro-filtered EPR compound 3GI3 maintaining dielectric properties at -40°C without cracking. Temp range -40°C to +80°C (flexing), -50°C to +80°C (fixed). Winding speed up to 120 m/min. VDE 0250-813 (SME modification). Two import substitution paths: (1) FeiChun NTSCGEWÖU-Cold — certified equivalent with Arctic additives for Siberia/Canada; (2) КГЭ-ХЛ 6 kV — Russian GOST to -60°C, but mechanically weaker than SME and lower winding speeds.

Technical Department

on16/03/2026

Характеристики CORDAFLEX (SME): экскаваторный кабель (N)TSCGEWÖU 6/10kV для наматывания при -40°C — арктическая серия и аналог FeiChun

Full technical breakdown Prysmian (Draka) CORDAFLEX SME — Arctic modification of (N)TSCGEWÖU 6/10 kV motorized drum cable, designed for reeling at extreme cold to -40°C. Standard rubber/PUR at such temperatures becomes brittle as glass and cracks on first guide roller bend. SME solves this with three engineering innovations: (1) cold-resistant polychloroprene outer sheath “5GM5 Arctic blend” with non-freezing plasticizers maintaining elasticity at -40°C; (2) reinforced tensile strength 20 N/mm² (vs standard 15), compensating lubricant thickening in drum gearboxes and jerks during winter starts; (3) micro-filtered EPR compound 3GI3 maintaining dielectric properties at -40°C without cracking. Temp range -40°C to +80°C (flexing), -50°C to +80°C (fixed). Winding speed up to 120 m/min. VDE 0250-813 (SME modification). Two import substitution paths: (1) FeiChun NTSCGEWÖU-Cold — certified equivalent with Arctic additives for Siberia/Canada; (2) КГЭ-ХЛ 6 kV — Russian GOST to -60°C, but mechanically weaker than SME and lower winding speeds.

While both (N)TSCGEWÖU and (N)TMCGEWÖU are premium rubber-sheathed medium voltage cables designed for dynamic applications, they serve fundamentally different mechanical purposes. The core distinction lies in the letter "S" versus "M" in their VDE designation, which dictates their internal structural reinforcement. 虽然 (N)TSCGEWÖU 和 (N)TMCGEWÖU 都是专为动态应用设计的优质橡胶护套中压电缆，但它们在机械用途上有着本质的区别。核心区别在于其 VDE 型号中的字母“S”与“M”，这决定了它们内部的结构增强方式。

Technical Department

on22/01/2026

What are the key design differences between (N)TSCGEWÖU (High Voltage Reeling) and (N)TMCGEWÖU (Medium Voltage Trailing)?

While both (N)TSCGEWÖU and (N)TMCGEWÖU are premium rubber-sheathed medium voltage cables designed for dynamic applications, they serve fundamentally different mechanical purposes. The core distinction lies in the letter “S” versus “M” in their VDE designation, which dictates their internal structural reinforcement. 虽然 (N)TSCGEWÖU 和 (N)TMCGEWÖU 都是专为动态应用设计的优质橡胶护套中压电缆，但它们在机械用途上有着本质的区别。核心区别在于其 VDE 型号中的字母“S”与“M”，这决定了它们内部的结构增强方式。