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Introduction: Why This Comparison Matters <span class=\"cn\">\u5f15\u8a00\uff1a\u4e3a\u4ec0\u4e48\u8fd9\u9879\u5bf9\u6bd4\u5341\u5206\u91cd\u8981<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">In large-scale open-pit mining, unplanned cable damage caused by low-visibility equipment movement is a leading source of operational downtime and safety incidents. The <strong>TENAX-LUMEN<\/strong> self-illuminating trailing cable\u2014designated <code>(N)TSCGEH3S<\/code>\u2014was developed by Prysmian Group precisely to address this problem. It embeds active electroluminescent (EL) lighting elements under a transparent polyurethane (TPU) outer sheath, making the cable visible in complete darkness even when it is not energized. But an essential question arises for mine electrical engineers: <em>does adding self-illumination change the cable’s core mechanical and electrical characteristics compared to the well-established <code>(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U<\/code> standard rubber trailing cable?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u5728\u5927\u578b\u9732\u5929\u77ff\u5c71\u4e2d\uff0c\u4f4e\u80fd\u89c1\u5ea6\u6761\u4ef6\u4e0b\u8bbe\u5907\u78be\u538b\u7535\u7f06\u5bfc\u81f4\u7684\u8ba1\u5212\u5916\u505c\u673a\u548c\u5b89\u5168\u4e8b\u6545\u5341\u5206\u5e38\u89c1\u3002Prysmian \u96c6\u56e2\u5f00\u53d1\u7684 <strong>TENAX-LUMEN<\/strong> \u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06\uff08\u578b\u53f7 (N)TSCGEH3S\uff09\u6b63\u662f\u4e3a\u4e86\u89e3\u51b3\u8fd9\u4e00\u95ee\u9898\u3002\u8be5\u7535\u7f06\u5c06\u6709\u6e90\u7535\u81f4\u53d1\u5149\uff08EL\uff09\u5143\u4ef6\u5d4c\u5165\u900f\u660e\u805a\u6c28\u916f\uff08TPU\uff09\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u4e0b\u65b9\uff0c\u5373\u4f7f\u7535\u7f06\u672a\u901a\u7535\u4e5f\u80fd\u5728\u5b8c\u5168\u9ed1\u6697\u4e2d\u6e05\u6670\u53ef\u89c1\u3002\u4f46\u77ff\u5c71\u7535\u6c14\u5de5\u7a0b\u5e08\u9700\u8981\u56de\u7b54\u4e00\u4e2a\u5173\u952e\u95ee\u9898\uff1a\u589e\u52a0\u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u529f\u80fd\u540e\uff0c\u7535\u7f06\u7684\u6838\u5fc3\u673a\u68b0\u4e0e\u7535\u6c14\u7279\u6027\u662f\u5426\u4e0e\u6210\u719f\u7684 (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U \u6807\u51c6\u6a61\u80f6\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06\u6709\u6240\u4e0d\u540c\uff1f<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n <div class=\"callout-title\">Scope of This Article \u672c\u6587\u8303\u56f4<\/div>\n <p>This article compares the <strong>mechanical, electrical, and material<\/strong> parameters of the (N)TSCGEH3S (TENAX-LUMEN) against the standard (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U per DIN VDE 0250-813 \/ HD 620 S2, using publicly available manufacturer data and recognized industry standards. All external sources are cited with <code>rel=\"nofollow\"<\/code> links.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>2. Designation Decoding: (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U vs. (N)TSCGEH3S <span class=\"cn\">\u578b\u53f7\u89e3\u7801\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the German VDE cable designation system is the first step to identifying where the two designs diverge. Per DIN VDE 0250, each letter in the type designation indicates a specific construction element from the cable core outward. The table below decodes both designations side by side.<\/p>\n<p>\u4e86\u89e3\u5fb7\u56fd VDE \u7535\u7f06\u547d\u540d\u4f53\u7cfb\u662f\u8fa8\u8bc6\u4e24\u79cd\u8bbe\u8ba1\u5dee\u5f02\u7684\u7b2c\u4e00\u6b65\u3002\u6839\u636e DIN VDE 0250 \u6807\u51c6\uff0c\u578b\u53f7\u4e2d\u7684\u6bcf\u4e2a\u5b57\u6bcd\u4ee3\u8868\u4ece\u7535\u7f06\u82af\u5230\u5916\u5c42\u7684\u7279\u5b9a\u7ed3\u6784\u5143\u7d20\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 1 \u2014 VDE Designation Letter-by-Letter Comparison \u88681 \u2014 VDE \u578b\u53f7\u9010\u5b57\u6bcd\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:10%\">Position<\/th><th style=\"width:15%\">Letter<\/th><th style=\"width:37%\">(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U Meaning<\/th><th style=\"width:38%\">(N)TSCGEH3S Meaning<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>1<\/td><td><code>(N)<\/code><\/td><td>National standard (DIN VDE) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u56fd\u5bb6\u6807\u51c6<\/span><\/td><td>Same \u2014 National standard <span class=\"cn-note\">\u76f8\u540c<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>2<\/td><td><code>T<\/code><\/td><td>Trailing cable <span class=\"cn-note\">\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06<\/span><\/td><td>Same \u2014 Trailing cable <span class=\"cn-note\">\u76f8\u540c<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3<\/td><td><code>S<\/code><\/td><td>Stranded conductor (fine wire) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7ede\u5408\u5bfc\u4f53\uff08\u7ec6\u4e1d\uff09<\/span><\/td><td>Same \u2014 Stranded conductor <span class=\"cn-note\">\u76f8\u540c<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>4<\/td><td><code>C<\/code><\/td><td>Metallic conductive layer on insulation <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7edd\u7f18\u4e0a\u91d1\u5c5e\u5bfc\u7535\u5c42<\/span><\/td><td>Same \u2014 Metallic conductive layer <span class=\"cn-note\">\u76f8\u540c<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>5<\/td><td><code>GE<\/code><\/td><td>Earth conductors in interstices <span class=\"cn-note\">\u95f4\u9699\u5185\u63a5\u5730\u5bfc\u4f53<\/span><\/td><td>Same \u2014 <code>GE<\/code> earth conductors <span class=\"cn-note\">\u76f8\u540c<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6<\/td><td><code>W<\/code><\/td><td>Polyester braid reinforcement <span class=\"cn-note\">\u805a\u916f\u7f16\u7ec7\u589e\u5f3a\u5c42<\/span><\/td><td>Not present \u2014 replaced by <code>H3S<\/code> <span class=\"cn-note\">\u65e0\u6b64\u9879\u2014\u2014\u66ff\u6362\u4e3a H3S<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>7<\/td><td><code>\u00d6U<\/code><\/td><td>Oil-resistant PCP outer sheath (red) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u8010\u6cb9 PCP \u5916\u62a4\u5957\uff08\u7ea2\u8272\uff09<\/span><\/td><td>Not present <span class=\"cn-note\">\u65e0\u6b64\u9879<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>6\u20137<\/td><td><code>H3S<\/code><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Transparent TPU sheath with integrated self-illumination system <span class=\"cn-note\">\u900f\u660e TPU \u62a4\u5957 + \u96c6\u6210\u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u7cfb\u7edf<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The critical divergence begins at position 6. The standard cable uses a polyester anti-torsion braid (<code>W<\/code>) between inner and outer PCP rubber sheaths (<code>\u00d6U<\/code>), producing the characteristic bright-red exterior. The TENAX-LUMEN replaces this with the <code>H3S<\/code> suffix, which designates a transparent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) outer sheath housing the electroluminescent illumination elements. This is the single most significant structural difference between the two types.<\/p>\n<p>\u5173\u952e\u5dee\u5f02\u4ece\u7b2c6\u4f4d\u5f00\u59cb\u3002\u6807\u51c6\u7535\u7f06\u5728\u5185\u5916 PCP \u6a61\u80f6\u62a4\u5957\u4e4b\u95f4\u4f7f\u7528\u805a\u916f\u6297\u626d\u7f16\u7ec7\u5c42\uff08W\uff09\uff0c\u5916\u89c2\u5448\u6807\u5fd7\u6027\u4eae\u7ea2\u8272\u3002TENAX-LUMEN \u5219\u4ee5 H3S \u540e\u7f00\u53d6\u4ee3\uff0c\u8868\u793a\u91c7\u7528\u900f\u660e\u70ed\u5851\u6027\u805a\u6c28\u916f\uff08TPU\uff09\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u5e76\u5185\u7f6e\u7535\u81f4\u53d1\u5149\u7167\u660e\u5143\u4ef6\u3002\u8fd9\u662f\u4e24\u79cd\u578b\u53f7\u4e4b\u95f4\u6700\u4e3a\u663e\u8457\u7684\u7ed3\u6784\u5dee\u5f02\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>3. Core Construction: What Remains Identical <span class=\"cn\">\u82af\u7ebf\u7ed3\u6784\uff1a\u76f8\u540c\u4e4b\u5904<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the conductor outward to the insulation screen, the two cable types share an essentially identical construction. Both are designed to DIN VDE 0250-813 dimensional requirements for medium-voltage trailing cables rated 3.6\/6 kV through 18\/30 kV, and both use the Prysmian PROTOLON-grade EPR insulation compound.<\/p>\n<p>\u4ece\u5bfc\u4f53\u5230\u7edd\u7f18\u5c4f\u853d\u5c42\uff0c\u4e24\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u5171\u4eab\u57fa\u672c\u4e00\u81f4\u7684\u5185\u90e8\u7ed3\u6784\u3002\u4e8c\u8005\u5747\u6309 DIN VDE 0250-813 \u5bf9 3.6\/6 kV \u81f3 18\/30 kV \u4e2d\u538b\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06\u7684\u5c3a\u5bf8\u8981\u6c42\u8bbe\u8ba1\uff0c\u5e76\u91c7\u7528 Prysmian PROTOLON \u7ea7 EPR \u7edd\u7f18\u6599\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 2 \u2014 Core Construction Comparison \u88682 \u2014 \u82af\u7ebf\u7ed3\u6784\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:32%\">Parameter \u53c2\u6570<\/th><th style=\"width:34%\">(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U Standard<\/th><th style=\"width:34%\">(N)TSCGEH3S TENAX-LUMEN<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Conductor Material <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5bfc\u4f53\u6750\u6599<\/span><\/td><td>Electrolytic copper, tinned, Class 5 (VDE) \/ Class FS very finely stranded per IEC 60228<\/td><td>Identical \u2014 tinned copper, Class 5 \/ FS<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Conductor Screen <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5bfc\u4f53\u5c4f\u853d<\/span><\/td><td>Semi-conductive EPR layer<\/td><td>Identical<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Insulation <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7edd\u7f18\u5c42<\/span><\/td><td>PROTOLON HS \u2014 high-grade EPR, min. 3GI3 per DIN VDE 0207-20<\/td><td>Identical \u2014 PROTOLON HS EPR, 3GI3<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Insulation Screen <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7edd\u7f18\u5c4f\u853d<\/span><\/td><td>Semi-conductive modified NBR, cold-strippable (Easy Strip)<\/td><td>Identical \u2014 cold-strippable NBR<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Core Configuration <span class=\"cn-note\">\u82af\u7ebf\u6392\u5217<\/span><\/td><td>3C + 3G (3 power + 3 split earth in interstices)<\/td><td>Identical \u2014 3C + 3G<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Earth Conductor <span class=\"cn-note\">\u63a5\u5730\u5bfc\u4f53<\/span><\/td><td>Tinned copper, split into 3 parts in interstices<\/td><td>Identical<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Inner Sheath <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5185\u62a4\u5957<\/span><\/td><td>Thermosetting compound 5GM3, per DIN VDE 0207-21<\/td><td>Identical \u2014 5GM3 compound<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n <div class=\"callout-title\">Engineering Note \u5de5\u7a0b\u8bf4\u660e<\/div>\n <p>The conductor, insulation system, and earth conductor geometry of both cables are functionally interchangeable. This means the <strong>electrical characteristics<\/strong>\u2014rated voltage, current carrying capacity (per DIN VDE 0298-4), insulation resistance, and partial discharge behavior\u2014remain the same for a given cross-section. A 3\u00d795+3\u00d750\/3 mm\u00b2 (N)TSCGEH3S cable will carry the same current as the equivalent (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U at the same ambient temperature rating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>4. Outer Construction: Where They Diverge <span class=\"cn\">\u5916\u90e8\u7ed3\u6784\uff1a\u5173\u952e\u5dee\u5f02\u6240\u5728<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The outer sheath and reinforcement layer represent the primary engineering difference between these two cable types. This distinction directly affects mechanical performance metrics that matter in trailing service: abrasion resistance, cold flexibility, and visual detection.<\/p>\n<p>\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u548c\u589e\u5f3a\u5c42\u662f\u4e24\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u7684\u4e3b\u8981\u5de5\u7a0b\u5dee\u5f02\u3002\u8fd9\u4e00\u533a\u522b\u76f4\u63a5\u5f71\u54cd\u62d6\u66f3\u5de5\u51b5\u4e2d\u5173\u952e\u7684\u673a\u68b0\u6027\u80fd\u6307\u6807\uff1a\u8010\u78e8\u6027\u3001\u4f4e\u6e29\u67d4\u6027\u548c\u53ef\u89c6\u68c0\u6d4b\u80fd\u529b\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 3 \u2014 Outer Sheath & Reinforcement Comparison \u88683 \u2014 \u5916\u62a4\u5957\u4e0e\u589e\u5f3a\u5c42\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:32%\">Parameter \u53c2\u6570<\/th><th style=\"width:34%\">(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U Standard<\/th><th style=\"width:34%\">(N)TSCGEH3S TENAX-LUMEN<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Anti-Torsion Layer <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6297\u626d\u5c42<\/span><\/td><td>Polyamide thread braid between inner & outer sheath<\/td><td>Polyamide thread braid (retained)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Outer Sheath Material <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u6750\u6599<\/span><\/td><td>Polychloroprene (PCP), compound 5GM5 per DIN VDE 0207-21<\/td><td>Transparent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Sheath Color <span class=\"cn-note\">\u62a4\u5957\u989c\u8272<\/span><\/td><td>Bright red (standard)<\/td><td>Transparent \/ translucent (for light emission)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Self-Illumination <span class=\"cn-note\">\u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u529f\u80fd<\/span><\/td><td>None \u2014 passive visibility only<\/td><td>Active EL (electroluminescent) string integrated under TPU sheath; glows when energized and un-energized<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Oil Resistance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u8010\u6cb9\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>Excellent \u2014 PCP inherently oil-resistant<\/td><td>Excellent \u2014 TPU also oil-, ozone-, and UV-resistant<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Lead-Free <span class=\"cn-note\">\u65e0\u94c5<\/span><\/td><td>Varies by manufacturer<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 lead-free materials specified<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>From an engineering standpoint, the switch from PCP to TPU for the outer sheath is not merely cosmetic. TPU offers higher tensile strength and superior abrasion resistance per unit thickness compared to PCP, but PCP provides better inherent flame retardancy. Both materials deliver excellent resistance to ozone, UV radiation, and hydrocarbons. The choice of TPU enables the transparent construction necessary for the EL illumination system to function.<\/p>\n<p>\u4ece\u5de5\u7a0b\u89d2\u5ea6\u770b\uff0c\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u4ece PCP \u5207\u6362\u4e3a TPU \u7edd\u975e\u4ec5\u662f\u5916\u89c2\u4e0a\u7684\u53d8\u5316\u3002TPU \u5728\u540c\u7b49\u539a\u5ea6\u4e0b\u5177\u6709\u66f4\u9ad8\u7684\u6297\u62c9\u5f3a\u5ea6\u548c\u66f4\u4f18\u5f02\u7684\u8010\u78e8\u6027\uff0c\u800c PCP \u5219\u5177\u5907\u66f4\u597d\u7684\u56fa\u6709\u963b\u71c3\u6027\u80fd\u3002\u4e24\u79cd\u6750\u6599\u5747\u5177\u6709\u51fa\u8272\u7684\u8010\u81ed\u6c27\u3001\u7d2b\u5916\u7ebf\u548c\u78b3\u6c22\u5316\u5408\u7269\u6027\u80fd\u3002\u9009\u62e9 TPU \u662f\u4e3a\u4e86\u5b9e\u73b0 EL \u53d1\u5149\u7cfb\u7edf\u6240\u9700\u7684\u900f\u660e\u7ed3\u6784\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>5. Mechanical Performance Data <span class=\"cn\">\u673a\u68b0\u6027\u80fd\u6570\u636e<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following table consolidates the key mechanical parameters that determine whether a cable can serve as a direct replacement in existing trailing-cable installations. Data are drawn from Prysmian’s published PROTOLON and TENAX-LUMEN datasheets and DIN VDE 0250-813 \/ DIN VDE 0298-3 requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u4e0b\u8868\u6c47\u603b\u4e86\u51b3\u5b9a\u7535\u7f06\u80fd\u5426\u5728\u65e2\u6709\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06\u88c5\u7f6e\u4e2d\u76f4\u63a5\u66ff\u6362\u7684\u5173\u952e\u673a\u68b0\u53c2\u6570\u3002\u6570\u636e\u6765\u6e90\u4e8e Prysmian \u516c\u5f00\u53d1\u5e03\u7684 PROTOLON \u548c TENAX-LUMEN \u4ea7\u54c1\u89c4\u683c\u4e66\u4ee5\u53ca DIN VDE 0250-813 \/ DIN VDE 0298-3 \u6807\u51c6\u8981\u6c42\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 4 \u2014 Mechanical Performance Comparison \u88684 \u2014 \u673a\u68b0\u6027\u80fd\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:35%\">Parameter \u53c2\u6570<\/th><th style=\"width:32%\">(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U<\/th><th style=\"width:33%\">(N)TSCGEH3S<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Tensile Load on Conductor <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5bfc\u4f53\u6700\u5927\u62c9\u4f38\u8f7d\u8377<\/span><\/td><td>30 N\/mm\u00b2 (per DIN VDE 0298-3: 15 N\/mm\u00b2)<\/td><td>30 N\/mm\u00b2 (identical)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Travel Speed <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6700\u5927\u884c\u8fdb\u901f\u5ea6<\/span><\/td><td>Up to 240 m\/min<\/td><td>Up to 240 m\/min<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Operating Temp. (Moving) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5de5\u4f5c\u6e29\u5ea6\uff08\u79fb\u52a8\u4e2d\uff09<\/span><\/td><td>\u221235 \u00b0C to +80 \u00b0C (special: \u221245 \u00b0C)<\/td><td>\u221250 \u00b0C to +60 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Conductor Temp. <span class=\"cn-note\">\u5bfc\u4f53\u6700\u9ad8\u6e29\u5ea6<\/span><\/td><td>90 \u00b0C<\/td><td>90 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Short-Circuit Temp. <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6700\u9ad8\u77ed\u8def\u6e29\u5ea6<\/span><\/td><td>250 \u00b0C<\/td><td>250 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Min. Bending Radius (Moving) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6700\u5c0f\u5f2f\u66f2\u534a\u5f84\uff08\u79fb\u52a8\uff09<\/span><\/td><td>8 \u00d7 OD (typ.)<\/td><td>8 \u00d7 OD (typ.)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Torsion Resistance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6297\u626d\u8f6c\u6027\u80fd<\/span><\/td><td>Polyamide braid + PCP double sheath<\/td><td>Polyamide braid + TPU sheath<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Abrasion Resistance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u8010\u78e8\u6027\u80fd<\/span><\/td><td>Excellent (PCP 5GM5)<\/td><td>Excellent (TPU \u2014 typically higher abrasion index than PCP)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Impact Resistance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6297\u51b2\u51fb\u6027\u80fd<\/span><\/td><td>High<\/td><td>High (TPU has superior tear & impact energy absorption)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Flame Retardancy <span class=\"cn-note\">\u963b\u71c3\u6027\u80fd<\/span><\/td><td>Flame retardant per EN 60332-1-2<\/td><td>Flame retardant per EN 60332-1-2<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"callout warning\">\n <div class=\"callout-title\">\u26a0 Key Difference \u2014 Cold Flexibility \u5173\u952e\u5dee\u5f02\u2014\u2014\u4f4e\u6e29\u67d4\u6027<\/div>\n <p>The standard (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U is rated for mobile operation down to <strong>\u221235 \u00b0C<\/strong> (with special compounds available to \u221245 \u00b0C on request). The TENAX-LUMEN (N)TSCGEH3S achieves <strong>\u221250 \u00b0C<\/strong> cold flexibility as standard\u2014a significant advantage for operations in extreme climates such as northern Canada, Siberia, or Scandinavian open-pit mines. However, the upper continuous temperature limit in mobile service is 60 \u00b0C vs. 80 \u00b0C for the standard cable, reflecting TPU’s lower heat tolerance compared to PCP.<\/p>\n <p>\u6807\u51c6 (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U \u7684\u79fb\u52a8\u5de5\u4f5c\u6e29\u5ea6\u4e0b\u9650\u4e3a \u221235\u00b0C\uff08\u7279\u6b8a\u914d\u65b9\u53ef\u8fbe \u221245\u00b0C\uff09\u3002TENAX-LUMEN \u6807\u51c6\u5373\u53ef\u8fbe \u221250\u00b0C\u2014\u2014\u5bf9\u52a0\u62ff\u5927\u5317\u90e8\u3001\u897f\u4f2f\u5229\u4e9a\u6216\u65af\u582a\u7684\u7eb3\u7ef4\u4e9a\u7b49\u6781\u5bd2\u77ff\u533a\u5177\u6709\u663e\u8457\u4f18\u52bf\u3002\u4f46\u79fb\u52a8\u5de5\u51b5\u4e0a\u9650\u6e29\u5ea6\u4e3a 60\u00b0C\uff08\u6807\u51c6\u7535\u7f06\u4e3a 80\u00b0C\uff09\uff0c\u53cd\u6620\u4e86 TPU \u76f8\u6bd4 PCP \u8f83\u4f4e\u7684\u8010\u70ed\u6027\u3002<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>6. Electrical Parameters <span class=\"cn\">\u7535\u6c14\u53c2\u6570<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because the conductor, insulation, and screening systems are identical, the rated electrical parameters for both cable types are the same at any given cross-section and voltage class. The table below shows representative values for the commonly specified 6\/10 kV, 3\u00d795+3\u00d750\/3 mm\u00b2 configuration.<\/p>\n<p>\u7531\u4e8e\u5bfc\u4f53\u3001\u7edd\u7f18\u548c\u5c4f\u853d\u7cfb\u7edf\u5b8c\u5168\u4e00\u81f4\uff0c\u5728\u76f8\u540c\u622a\u9762\u548c\u7535\u538b\u7b49\u7ea7\u4e0b\uff0c\u4e24\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u7684\u989d\u5b9a\u7535\u6c14\u53c2\u6570\u76f8\u540c\u3002\u4e0b\u8868\u5c55\u793a\u4e86\u5e38\u7528 6\/10 kV\u30013\u00d795+3\u00d750\/3 mm\u00b2 \u89c4\u683c\u7684\u5178\u578b\u503c\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 5 \u2014 Electrical Parameters (6\/10 kV, 3\u00d795+3\u00d750\/3 mm\u00b2) \u88685 \u2014 \u7535\u6c14\u53c2\u6570<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:40%\">Parameter \u53c2\u6570<\/th><th style=\"width:30%\">Value \u6570\u503c<\/th><th style=\"width:30%\">Standard \u6807\u51c6<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Rated Voltage U\u2080\/U <span class=\"cn-note\">\u989d\u5b9a\u7535\u538b<\/span><\/td><td>6\/10 kV<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0250-813<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Operating Voltage AC <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6700\u5927\u4ea4\u6d41\u5de5\u4f5c\u7535\u538b<\/span><\/td><td>12 kV<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0250-813<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Max. Operating Voltage DC <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6700\u5927\u76f4\u6d41\u5de5\u4f5c\u7535\u538b<\/span><\/td><td>18 kV<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0250-813<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Conductor Resistance at 20 \u00b0C <span class=\"cn-note\">20\u00b0C \u5bfc\u4f53\u7535\u963b<\/span><\/td><td>\u2264 0.193 \u03a9\/km<\/td><td>IEC 60228 Class 5<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Current Carrying Capacity <span class=\"cn-note\">\u8f7d\u6d41\u91cf<\/span><\/td><td>Per DIN VDE 0298-4, Table 15 (at 30 \u00b0C ambient)<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0298-4<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Insulation Resistance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7edd\u7f18\u7535\u963b<\/span><\/td><td>\u2265 20 M\u03a9\u00b7km (EPR, 90 \u00b0C)<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0207-20<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Voltage Test (Routine) <span class=\"cn-note\">\u4f8b\u884c\u8010\u538b\u8bd5\u9a8c<\/span><\/td><td>2.5 \u00d7 U\u2080 + 2 kV, 5 min<\/td><td>DIN VDE 0472-512<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">EMC Performance <span class=\"cn-note\">\u7535\u78c1\u517c\u5bb9\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>Extremely low interference (symmetrical 3-core design)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The self-illumination system of the TENAX-LUMEN operates on the electromagnetic induction principle, harvesting a small amount of energy from the cable’s own electromagnetic field. It requires no additional wiring or external power source. As a result, it introduces no measurable impact on the cable’s main-circuit electrical parameters, power factor, or current capacity.<\/p>\n<p>TENAX-LUMEN \u7684\u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u7cfb\u7edf\u57fa\u4e8e\u7535\u78c1\u611f\u5e94\u539f\u7406\u5de5\u4f5c\uff0c\u4ece\u7535\u7f06\u81ea\u8eab\u7684\u7535\u78c1\u573a\u4e2d\u83b7\u53d6\u5c11\u91cf\u80fd\u91cf\u3002\u5b83\u65e0\u9700\u989d\u5916\u5e03\u7ebf\u6216\u5916\u90e8\u7535\u6e90\uff0c\u56e0\u6b64\u5bf9\u7535\u7f06\u4e3b\u56de\u8def\u7684\u7535\u6c14\u53c2\u6570\u3001\u529f\u7387\u56e0\u6570\u6216\u8f7d\u6d41\u91cf\u4e0d\u4ea7\u751f\u53ef\u6d4b\u91cf\u7684\u5f71\u54cd\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>7. Safety Enhancement: The Self-Illumination Advantage <span class=\"cn\">\u5b89\u5168\u589e\u5f3a\uff1a\u81ea\u53d1\u5149\u7684\u4f18\u52bf<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The defining feature of the TENAX-LUMEN is its integrated active visibility system. In conventional mining operations, cable damage from equipment run-over is a persistent problem\u2014particularly during night shifts in open-pit mines or in permanent darkness underground. The standard (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U relies on its bright-red PCP sheath and optional reflective tape for visibility, which are entirely passive and become ineffective in low or zero ambient light conditions.<\/p>\n<p>TENAX-LUMEN \u7684\u6838\u5fc3\u7279\u6027\u662f\u96c6\u6210\u5f0f\u4e3b\u52a8\u53ef\u89c6\u7cfb\u7edf\u3002\u5728\u4f20\u7edf\u77ff\u5c71\u4f5c\u4e1a\u4e2d\uff0c\u8bbe\u5907\u78be\u538b\u7535\u7f06\u662f\u4e00\u4e2a\u6301\u7eed\u5b58\u5728\u7684\u95ee\u9898\u2014\u2014\u5c24\u5176\u5728\u9732\u5929\u77ff\u7684\u591c\u73ed\u6216\u6c38\u4e45\u9ed1\u6697\u7684\u5730\u4e0b\u77ff\u4e95\u4e2d\u3002\u6807\u51c6 (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U \u4f9d\u8d56\u5176\u4eae\u7ea2\u8272 PCP \u62a4\u5957\u548c\u53ef\u9009\u53cd\u5149\u80f6\u5e26\u6765\u63d0\u4f9b\u53ef\u89c6\u6027\uff0c\u8fd9\u4e9b\u90fd\u662f\u7eaf\u88ab\u52a8\u65b9\u5f0f\uff0c\u5728\u4f4e\u5149\u7167\u6216\u96f6\u5149\u7167\u6761\u4ef6\u4e0b\u5b8c\u5168\u5931\u6548\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n <caption>Table 6 \u2014 Visibility & Safety Feature Comparison \u88686 \u2014 \u53ef\u89c6\u6027\u4e0e\u5b89\u5168\u7279\u6027\u5bf9\u6bd4<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr><th style=\"width:35%\">Feature \u7279\u6027<\/th><th style=\"width:32%\">(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U<\/th><th style=\"width:33%\">(N)TSCGEH3S TENAX-LUMEN<\/th><\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Daytime Visibility <span class=\"cn-note\">\u767d\u5929\u53ef\u89c6\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>High \u2014 bright red sheath<\/td><td>Moderate \u2014 translucent TPU<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Night \/ Dark Visibility <span class=\"cn-note\">\u591c\u95f4\/\u9ed1\u6697\u53ef\u89c6\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>Poor \u2014 depends on external lighting or reflective tape<\/td><td>Excellent \u2014 active EL glow, visible in complete darkness<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Visibility When De-Energized <span class=\"cn-note\">\u65ad\u7535\u65f6\u53ef\u89c6\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>Same as daytime (passive only)<\/td><td>Maintained \u2014 EL elements designed to glow even without main-circuit power<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Run-Over Risk Reduction <span class=\"cn-note\">\u78be\u538b\u98ce\u9669\u964d\u4f4e<\/span><\/td><td>Baseline<\/td><td>Significant improvement \u2014 up to 87% reduction in unplanned downtime per field data<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td class=\"param-name\">Retrofit Compatibility <span class=\"cn-note\">\u6539\u9020\u517c\u5bb9\u6027<\/span><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Direct drop-in; no modification to electrical connections required<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>8. Verdict: Mechanically Identical? <span class=\"cn\">\u7ed3\u8bba\uff1a\u673a\u68b0\u6027\u80fd\u662f\u5426\u5b8c\u5168\u76f8\u540c\uff1f<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is <strong>nuanced rather than a simple yes or no<\/strong>. From the conductor through the insulation screen and inner sheath, the (N)TSCGEH3S is constructed identically to the (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U. The electrical parameters, tensile ratings, bending radii, and travel speeds are the same. In this sense, the TENAX-LUMEN is mechanically equivalent for its intended trailing-cable function and can be used as a direct drop-in replacement in existing installations.<\/p>\n<p>\u7b54\u6848\u5e76\u975e\u7b80\u5355\u7684”\u662f”\u6216”\u5426”\uff0c\u800c\u662f\u9700\u8981\u7ec6\u81f4\u5206\u6790\u3002\u4ece\u5bfc\u4f53\u5230\u7edd\u7f18\u5c4f\u853d\u5c42\u548c\u5185\u62a4\u5957\uff0c(N)TSCGEH3S \u4e0e (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U \u7684\u6784\u9020\u5b8c\u5168\u4e00\u81f4\u3002\u7535\u6c14\u53c2\u6570\u3001\u62c9\u4f38\u989d\u5b9a\u503c\u3001\u5f2f\u66f2\u534a\u5f84\u548c\u884c\u8fdb\u901f\u5ea6\u5747\u76f8\u540c\u3002\u4ece\u8fd9\u4e2a\u610f\u4e49\u4e0a\u8bf4\uff0cTENAX-LUMEN \u5728\u62d6\u66f3\u7535\u7f06\u529f\u80fd\u4e0a\u673a\u68b0\u7b49\u6548\uff0c\u53ef\u5728\u65e2\u6709\u88c5\u7f6e\u4e2d\u76f4\u63a5\u66ff\u6362\u3002<\/p>\n<p>However, the outer sheath material change from PCP to TPU introduces measurable differences in the <strong>operating temperature envelope<\/strong> (wider cold range but narrower heat range) and in <strong>material-specific properties<\/strong> (higher abrasion resistance for TPU, higher inherent flame retardancy for PCP). The presence of the EL illumination string adds a small amount of weight and introduces a component that does not exist in the standard cable.<\/p>\n<p>\u7136\u800c\uff0c\u5916\u62a4\u5957\u6750\u6599\u4ece PCP \u53d8\u66f4\u4e3a TPU \u5728<strong>\u5de5\u4f5c\u6e29\u5ea6\u8303\u56f4<\/strong>\uff08\u66f4\u5bbd\u7684\u4f4e\u6e29\u533a\u95f4\u4f46\u66f4\u7a84\u7684\u9ad8\u6e29\u533a\u95f4\uff09\u548c<strong>\u6750\u6599\u7279\u6027<\/strong>\uff08TPU \u8010\u78e8\u6027\u66f4\u9ad8\uff0cPCP \u56fa\u6709\u963b\u71c3\u6027\u66f4\u5f3a\uff09\u65b9\u9762\u5f15\u5165\u4e86\u53ef\u6d4b\u91cf\u7684\u5dee\u5f02\u3002EL \u53d1\u5149\u5143\u4ef6\u589e\u52a0\u4e86\u5c11\u91cf\u91cd\u91cf\uff0c\u5e76\u5f15\u5165\u4e86\u6807\u51c6\u7535\u7f06\u4e2d\u4e0d\u5b58\u5728\u7684\u7ec4\u4ef6\u3002<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n <div class=\"callout-title\">Summary \u603b\u7ed3<\/div>\n <p><strong>Electrically:<\/strong> Identical. <strong>Mechanically (core):<\/strong> Identical. <strong>Mechanically (outer sheath):<\/strong> Functionally equivalent with specific material trade-offs. <strong>Safety:<\/strong> The TENAX-LUMEN provides a significant operational safety upgrade with no compromise to the cable’s core function.<\/p>\n <p><strong>\u7535\u6c14\u65b9\u9762\uff1a<\/strong>\u5b8c\u5168\u76f8\u540c\u3002<strong>\u673a\u68b0\uff08\u82af\u7ebf\uff09\uff1a<\/strong>\u5b8c\u5168\u76f8\u540c\u3002<strong>\u673a\u68b0\uff08\u5916\u62a4\u5957\uff09\uff1a<\/strong>\u529f\u80fd\u7b49\u6548\u4f46\u5b58\u5728\u7279\u5b9a\u6750\u6599\u6743\u8861\u3002<strong>\u5b89\u5168\u6027\uff1a<\/strong>TENAX-LUMEN \u5728\u4e0d\u5f71\u54cd\u7535\u7f06\u6838\u5fc3\u529f\u80fd\u7684\u524d\u63d0\u4e0b\u663e\u8457\u63d0\u5347\u4e86\u8fd0\u8425\u5b89\u5168\u6027\u3002<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>9. Application Guidance <span class=\"cn\">\u5e94\u7528\u6307\u5357<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Selecting between (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U and (N)TSCGEH3S depends on the operational priorities of each mine site. For 24\/7 open-pit mining operations where nighttime visibility is critical and ambient temperatures frequently drop below \u221240 \u00b0C, the TENAX-LUMEN offers clear advantages. For applications where continuous high-temperature operation above 60 \u00b0C is required and ambient lighting is adequate, the standard PCP-sheathed cable remains the appropriate choice.<\/p>\n<p>\u5728 (N)TSCGEW\u00d6U \u548c (N)TSCGEH3S \u4e4b\u95f4\u9009\u62e9\u53d6\u51b3\u4e8e\u5404\u77ff\u533a\u7684\u8fd0\u8425\u4f18\u5148\u7ea7\u3002\u5bf9\u4e8e\u591c\u95f4\u53ef\u89c6\u6027\u81f3\u5173\u91cd\u8981\u4e14\u73af\u5883\u6e29\u5ea6\u7ecf\u5e38\u964d\u81f3 \u221240\u00b0C \u4ee5\u4e0b\u7684\u5168\u5929\u5019\u9732\u5929\u77ff\u5c71\uff0cTENAX-LUMEN \u4f18\u52bf\u660e\u663e\u3002\u5bf9\u4e8e\u9700\u8981\u5728 60\u00b0C \u4ee5\u4e0a\u6301\u7eed\u9ad8\u6e29\u8fd0\u884c\u4e14\u73af\u5883\u7167\u660e\u5145\u8db3\u7684\u573a\u5408\uff0c\u6807\u51c6 PCP \u62a4\u5957\u7535\u7f06\u4ecd\u662f\u5408\u9002\u7684\u9009\u62e9\u3002<\/p>\n\n<p>Both cable types are available from Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. in the full range of cross-sections and voltage ratings per DIN VDE 0250-813, including configurations with integrated fiber-optic cores for data transmission.<\/p>\n<p>\u5b89\u5fbd\u98de\u7eaf\u7279\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8\u63d0\u4f9b\u4e0a\u8ff0\u4e24\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u7684\u5168\u7cfb\u5217\u622a\u9762\u548c\u7535\u538b\u7b49\u7ea7\u4ea7\u54c1\uff08\u7b26\u5408 DIN VDE 0250-813\uff09\uff0c\u5305\u62ec\u96c6\u6210\u5149\u7ea4\u82af\u7528\u4e8e\u6570\u636e\u4f20\u8f93\u7684\u914d\u7f6e\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sources\">\n<h2>References & Sources <span class=\"cn\">\u53c2\u8003\u6765\u6e90<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n <li>Prysmian Group \u2014 “TENAX-LUMEN: Self-luminous power cable for trailing applications.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prysmian.com\/en\/tenax-lumen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">prysmian.com\/en\/tenax-lumen<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Prysmian Group \u2014 “Cable Solutions for Mining Industry.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prysmian.com\/en\/markets\/specialties\/industries\/mining\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">prysmian.com \u2014 Mining<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Prysmian Group \u2014 “PROTOLON Medium Voltage Round Reeling Cables Datasheet.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prysmian.com\/sites\/default\/files\/business_markets\/markets\/downloads\/datasheets\/Medium-Voltage-Round.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medium-Voltage-Round.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Prysmian Chile \u2014 “TENAX-LUMEN: El cable auto-iluminado para equipos m\u00f3viles de miner\u00eda.” <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.prysmian.com\/en\/tenax-lumen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chile.prysmian.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Eland Cables \u2014 “DIN VDE 0250 Standard Cable.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elandcables.com\/electrical-cable-and-accessories\/cables-by-standard\/vde0250-cable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elandcables.com \u2014 VDE 0250<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Eland Cables \u2014 “(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U Cable.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elandcables.com\/cables\/ntscgewou-cable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elandcables.com \u2014 NTSCGEWOU<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Victor Industrial Equipment \/ Engineering News \u2014 “Tenax-Lumen Self-Luminous Cable.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringnews.co.za\/article\/victor-industrial-equipment-2021-10-22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">engineeringnews.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n <li>N-nergy \u2014 “R-(N)TSCGEW\u00d6U MV Reeling Cable.” <a href=\"https:\/\/n-nergy.com\/home\/products\/cables\/mv-reeling-cables\/r-ntscgewou\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">n-nergy.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Accuris Standards Store \u2014 “DIN VDE 0250-813: Trailing Cable.” <a href=\"https:\/\/store.accuristech.com\/standards\/din-vde-0250-813?product_id=1078740\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">accuristech.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li>DIN VDE 0250-813:1985-05 \u2014 “Cables, wires and flexible cords for power installation; trailing cable.” German National Standard.<\/li>\n <li>IEC 60228 \u2014 “Conductors of insulated cables.” International Electrotechnical Commission.<\/li>\n <li>DIN VDE 0207-20 \/ -21 \u2014 Insulation and sheath compounds for cables.<\/li>\n <li>DIN VDE 0298-3 \/ -4 \u2014 Use of cables and flexible cords in power installations; current carrying capacity.<\/li>\n <li>EN 60332-1-2 \u2014 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/main>\n\n\n<footer class=\"site-footer\">\n <div class=\"footer-inner\">\n <div class=\"footer-grid\">\n <div>\n <strong>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.<\/strong><br>\n \u5b89\u5fbd\u98de\u7eaf\u7279\u79cd\u7535\u7f06\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8<br><br>\n Technical Inquiry \u6280\u672f\u54a8\u8be2:<br>\n <a href=\"mailto:tech@feichuncables.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><br>\n <a href=\"mailto:zihao.yang@feichuncables.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">zihao.yang@feichuncables.com<\/a><br>\n <a href=\"mailto:ziyu.huang@feichuncables.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">ziyu.huang@feichuncables.com<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <strong>Sales & WhatsApp \u9500\u552e\u4e0eWhatsApp:<\/strong><br>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8613855123218\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">+86 138-5512-3218<\/a><br><br>\n <strong>Web \u7f51\u7ad9:<\/strong><br>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">feichuncables.com<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"footer-legal\">\u00a9 2026 Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. 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