{"id":9978,"date":"2026-04-03T10:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/?p=9978"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:05:51","slug":"ursus-vs-0-6-1-kv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/ursus-vs-0-6-1-kv\/","title":{"rendered":"URSUS\u00ae\u00a0VS 0.6\/1 kV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0.6\/1 kV Heavy-Duty Rubber Reeling Power Cable \u2014 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 Configuration at 608 A Ampacity, 32,000 N Dynamic Tensile Strength, EPR 3GI3 Premium Insulation, Double-Layer 5GM5 Polychloroprene Neoprene (Inner + Outer Sheath), Kevlar\u00ae Self-Supporting, 4 kV Test Voltage, 5\u00d7OD Moving Bending Radius, and \u221250\u00b0C to +250\u00b0C Temperature Envelope \u2014 The Ultimate Main Power Feed for STS Crane Hoist Motors, Harbour Cranes, and Heavy Industrial Material Handling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 Tonnes of Copper Per Kilometre. 13.2 Tonnes of Total Cable Weight. 32 kN of Dynamic Tensile Force. 608 Amperes of Continuous Current. This Is Not a Control Cable \u2014 This Is the Main Artery That Powers the World&#8217;s Largest Container Cranes, and It Operates Under Conditions of Very High Mechanical Stress, Abrasion, and Crushing While Reeling at High Speed on Motorised Drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"758090\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #758090;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1116\" height=\"628\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" src=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-1116x628.avif\" alt=\"URSUS VS replacement, Aristoncavi URSUS alternative, NSHTOU cable, NSHTOU-O, NSHTOU-J, URSUS reeling cable, heavy duty rubber reeling cable, 0.6\/1kV reeling cable, vertical reeling cable, container crane power cable, tinned copper class 5, 30 N\/mm2 tensile cable, anti torsion rubber cable, 5GM5 rubber sheath, yellow elastomer cable, dynamic load crane cable, Feichun reeling cable, Feichun crane cable, Chinese premium crane cable, import substitution cable, 180 m\/min crane cable, continuous flexing rubber cable, UV resistant reeling cable, ozone resistant crane cable, flame retardant rubber cable, harbour crane electrification, material handling cable, heavy machinery wiring, robust industrial rubber cable, flexible power transmission, torsional stress cable, high tensile strength crane cable, port terminal electrification, mechanical stress reeling, offshore crane power cable, motorized drum cable, European standard equivalent, Prysmian reeling alternative, Draka crane equivalent, Lapp cable alternative, TF Kable reeling equivalent, sanction free crane cable, direct factory reeling cable, custom crane cable, heavy duty hoist cable, extreme tension crane cable, VDE standard reeling cable, underground tunneling cable, high speed winding cable, STS crane power cable\" class=\"wp-image-9735 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-1116x628.avif 1116w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-1536x864.avif 1536w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-2048x1152.avif 2048w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-400x225.avif 400w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-800x450.avif 800w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-832x468.avif 832w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-1664x936.avif 1664w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-1248x702.avif 1248w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-2496x1404.avif 2496w, https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_E4025-scaled.avif 2560w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">URSUS VS replacement, Aristoncavi URSUS alternative, NSHTOU cable, NSHTOU-O, NSHTOU-J, URSUS reeling cable, heavy duty rubber reeling cable, 0.6\/1kV reeling cable, vertical reeling cable, container crane power cable, tinned copper class 5, 30 N\/mm2 tensile cable, anti torsion rubber cable, 5GM5 rubber sheath, yellow elastomer cable, dynamic load crane cable, Feichun reeling cable, Feichun crane cable, Chinese premium crane cable, import substitution cable, 180 m\/min crane cable, continuous flexing rubber cable, UV resistant reeling cable, ozone resistant crane cable, flame retardant rubber cable, harbour crane electrification, material handling cable, heavy machinery wiring, robust industrial rubber cable, flexible power transmission, torsional stress cable, high tensile strength crane cable, port terminal electrification, mechanical stress reeling, offshore crane power cable, motorized drum cable, European standard equivalent, Prysmian reeling alternative, Draka crane equivalent, Lapp cable alternative, TF Kable reeling equivalent, sanction free crane cable, direct factory reeling cable, custom crane cable, heavy duty hoist cable, extreme tension crane cable, VDE standard reeling cable, underground tunneling cable, high speed winding cable, STS crane power cable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>URSUS\u00ae VS 0.6\/1 kV Heavy-Duty Rubber Reeling Cable: 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3, 32,000 N Dynamic Tensile, 608 A, EPR 3GI3 Insulation, Double 5GM5 Neoprene, Kevlar\u00ae Self-Supporting, 4 kV Test, \u221250\u00b0C Fixed, 250\u00b0C Short-Circuit, 5\u00d7OD Moving Bend, DIN VDE 0250-814, for STS Crane Main Power, Harbour Cranes, Container Cranes &#038; 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EPR 3GI3 + Double 5GM5<\/span>\n    <span class=\"badge\">32,000 N Dynamic \u00b7 608 A<\/span>\n    <span class=\"badge\">4 kV Test \u00b7 3\u00d7300 mm\u00b2 Power<\/span>\n    <span class=\"badge\">Kevlar\u00ae \u00b7 \u221250\u00b0C Fixed \u00b7 250\u00b0C SC<\/span>\n    <h1>URSUS<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> VS 0.6\/1 kV<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"sub\">0.6\/1 kV Heavy-Duty Rubber Reeling Power Cable \u2014 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 Configuration at 608 A Ampacity, 32,000 N Dynamic Tensile Strength, EPR 3GI3 Premium Insulation, Double-Layer 5GM5 Polychloroprene Neoprene (Inner + Outer Sheath), Kevlar\u00ae Self-Supporting, 4 kV Test Voltage, 5\u00d7OD Moving Bending Radius, and \u221250\u00b0C to +250\u00b0C Temperature Envelope \u2014 The Ultimate Main Power Feed for STS Crane Hoist Motors, Harbour Cranes, and Heavy Industrial Material Handling<\/p>\n    <p class=\"sub-en\">10 Tonnes of Copper Per Kilometre. 13.2 Tonnes of Total Cable Weight. 32 kN of Dynamic Tensile Force. 608 Amperes of Continuous Current. This Is Not a Control Cable \u2014 This Is the Main Artery That Powers the World&#8217;s Largest Container Cranes, and It Operates Under Conditions of Very High Mechanical Stress, Abrasion, and Crushing While Reeling at High Speed on Motorised Drums<\/p>\n    <div class=\"meta\">\n      <span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n      <span>Published April 2026<\/span>\n      <span>13 min technical read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <nav class=\"toc\">\n    <div class=\"toc-label\">Contents<\/div>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#s1\">Introduction: The Cable That Powers the Crane<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s2\">Technical Anatomy: Full Specification per DIN VDE 0250-814<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s3\">Configuration Data: 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 \u2014 Decoding the Power Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s4\">32,000 N Dynamic Tensile: Unmatched Mechanical Strength<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s5\">EPR 3GI3: The Premium Insulation System<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s6\">Double 5GM5 Neoprene: Inner and Outer Sheath Armour<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s7\">5\u00d7OD Moving Bending: Tightest Power-Class Drum Radius<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s8\">608 A Ampacity: Powering 300\u2013500 kW Hoist Motors<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s9\">URSUS VS Power vs. URSUS VS PLUS Control: The Complete URSUS Family<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s10\">Cost-Effective Alternative from Feichun<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s11\">Technical FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#s12\">References &amp; Authoritative Sources<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <!-- ===== S1 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s1\">\n    <h2>Introduction: The Cable That Powers the Crane<\/h2>\n\n    <p>Every cable discussed previously in this guide \u2014 TRATOSLIGHT-VR, TRATOSLIGHT-VRDB, TRATOSLIGHT-VRDB-FO, URSUS VS PLUS \u2014 carries control signals and low-current power to spreader actuators. The URSUS<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> VS 0.6\/1 kV is a different category of cable entirely: it is the <strong>main three-phase power feed<\/strong> that delivers hundreds of amperes of motor current to the crane&#8217;s primary drives. At <strong>3\u00d7300 mm\u00b2<\/strong> phase conductors carrying <strong>608 A<\/strong> of continuous current, with <strong>32,000 N dynamic tensile strength<\/strong> and <strong>13,200 kg\/km total weight<\/strong>, this cable is the largest, heaviest, and most mechanically robust low-voltage reeling cable in the Klaus Faber portfolio.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The Klaus Faber datasheet describes its application explicitly: reeling cable for very high mechanical stresses, for heavy-duty conditions, abrasion and crushing, typically used in cable winding reels for harbour cranes, container cranes, conveyors, and handling machines for vertical reeling applications <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.faberkabel.de\/en\/Flexible-wires\/Rubber-insulated-cables\/Rubber-reeling-cable-URSUS-VS-0-6-1kV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Klaus Faber Shop \u2014 URSUS VS 0.6\/1 kV]<\/a>. This is the cable that, when wound on a motorised drum mounted on the crane structure, powers the main hoist motor that lifts 40-tonne containers at speeds up to 240 m\/min. Everything about its construction \u2014 the EPR 3GI3 premium insulation, the double-layer 5GM5 neoprene armouring, the Kevlar\u00ae self-supporting core, the polyester braid torsion protection \u2014 is designed for one purpose: to survive decades of relentless high-power reeling under the most punishing mechanical and environmental conditions in port operations.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"note red\">\n      <div class=\"nt\">Scale Context: This Cable Weighs 13.2 Tonnes Per Kilometre<\/div>\n      <p>A 500-metre drum of URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 weighs approximately <strong>6.6 tonnes<\/strong> \u2014 roughly equivalent to a loaded shipping container. The cable contains <strong>5 tonnes of copper alone<\/strong> per 500 m drum. Motorised reeling drums for this cable must be engineered for extreme mass handling: drum motor power, brake capacity, torque control, and structural support must all accommodate the multi-tonne cable load in addition to the crane&#8217;s operational forces. Cable replacement on an STS crane using this specification is a major engineering operation requiring heavy lifting equipment, precise drum alignment, and multi-day installation procedures.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S2 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s2\">\n    <h2>Technical Anatomy: Full Specification per DIN VDE 0250-814<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"tw\">\n      <table>\n        <caption>URSUS\u00ae VS 0.6\/1 kV Technical Specifications (per Klaus Faber AG Datasheet dbl_ursus_vs.pdf, Issue 04\/01\/2026)<\/caption>\n        <thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Specification<\/th><th>Source \/ Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Standard<\/td><td><strong>DIN VDE 0250-814<\/strong> (with ref. to)<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1 \/ <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/tratosgroup.com\/products\/standards\/others\/din-vde-250-part-814\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tratos \u2014 VDE 250-814<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Voltage Rating<\/td><td>Uo: <strong>0.6 kV<\/strong>. U: <strong>1 kV<\/strong>. Max 3-phase: <strong>1.2 kV<\/strong>. Test: <strong>4 kV<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.2<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Conductor Material<\/td><td><strong>Tinned copper<\/strong>. Class 5 = flexible.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1 \/ <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nexans.be\/en\/dam\/jcr:efe5d9a2-f346-4047-87b4-99d1e319d768\/IEC60228_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexans IEC 60228<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Insulation<\/td><td><strong>Rubber (EPR) 3GI3<\/strong>. 90\u00b0C continuous. 250\u00b0C short-circuit.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1 \/ <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/protomont-crane-cable-replacement-complete-technical-guide-prysmian-to-feichun-cross-reference-vde-0250-814-0250-813-compliance-and-reeling-installation-engineering-for-sts-rtg-rmg-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[FeiChun \u2014 3GI3 EPR Compound]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Inner Sheath<\/td><td><strong>Rubber (CR) 5GM5<\/strong> \u2014 neoprene inner layer.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Self-Supporting<\/td><td><strong>Kevlar\u00ae<\/strong> central core.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Torsion Protection<\/td><td><strong>Polyester braid<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Outer Sheath<\/td><td><strong>Rubber (CR) 5GM5<\/strong> \u2014 neoprene outer layer. <strong>Yellow<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Flame Retardant<\/td><td><strong>VDE 0482-332-1-2 \/ IEC 60332-1-2<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>UV Resistant<\/td><td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Oil Resistant<\/td><td><strong>EN 60811-404<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Ozone Resistant<\/td><td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Temperature (Fixed)<\/td><td><strong>\u221250\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Temperature (Moving)<\/td><td><strong>\u221230\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Short-Circuit Temp<\/td><td><strong>250\u00b0C<\/strong><\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Bending Radius (Moving)<\/td><td><strong>5 \u00d7 OD<\/strong> = 370 mm for 74 mm cable<\/td><td>Datasheet p.1<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Core Identification<\/td><td>Colours per <strong>VDE 0293 (HD 308)<\/strong>; >5 cores: green-yellow + numbers<\/td><td>Datasheet p.2<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S3 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s3\">\n    <h2>Configuration Data: 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 \u2014 Decoding the Power Architecture<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"tw\">\n      <table>\n        <caption>URSUS\u00ae VS 0.6\/1 kV \u2014 Configuration (Klaus Faber Part No. 052975)<\/caption>\n        <thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Value<\/th><th>Engineering Significance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Configuration<\/td><td><strong>03\u00d7300+3G150\/3 YE<\/strong><\/td><td>3 phase conductors at 300 mm\u00b2 + 3 earth conductors at 50 mm\u00b2 each (150 mm\u00b2 total split into 3 sub-conductors). See breakdown below.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Conductor Resistance Rl<\/td><td><strong>0.0654 \u03a9\/km<\/strong><\/td><td>Extremely low resistance for 300 mm\u00b2 tinned copper. Voltage drop over 500 m at 608 A: approximately 20 V per phase.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Ampacity Ibl<\/td><td><strong>608 A<\/strong> (in air at 30\u00b0C)<\/td><td>Per VDE 0298-4. Supports three-phase motors up to approximately <strong>500 kW at 400 V<\/strong> or <strong>750 kW at 690 V<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Outer Diameter \u00d8<\/td><td><strong>74 mm<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately. The largest OD of any LV cable in the Feichun vertical reel portfolio.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Dynamic Tensile Fzd<\/td><td><strong>32,000 N<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The highest dynamic tensile of any cable in the entire Feichun \/ Klaus Faber reeling catalogue.<\/strong> 4\u00d7 higher than URSUS VS PLUS (8,100 N).<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Copper Weight Cu<\/td><td><strong>10,080 kg\/km<\/strong><\/td><td>Over <strong>10 tonnes of copper per kilometre<\/strong>. Dominant contributor to cable weight and procurement cost.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Net Weight G<\/td><td><strong>13,200 kg\/km<\/strong><\/td><td>13.2 tonnes per kilometre. A 500 m drum weighs approximately 6.6 tonnes.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"note amber\">\n      <div class=\"nt\">Decoding &#8220;3\u00d7300+3G150\/3&#8221;<\/div>\n      <p><strong>3\u00d7300:<\/strong> Three phase conductors (R, S, T \/ L1, L2, L3), each 300 mm\u00b2 tinned copper Class 5. These carry the main three-phase motor current (608 A per phase). <strong>3G150\/3:<\/strong> Three protective earth (PE) conductors, with a total earth cross-section of 150 mm\u00b2 <strong>split into 3 sub-conductors<\/strong> of 50 mm\u00b2 each. The &#8220;G&#8221; confirms inclusion of a protective earth per IEC\/DIN convention. The split earth design (150\/3 = 3\u00d750 mm\u00b2) distributes the earth conductor symmetrically around the cable cross-section, ensuring uniform fault current distribution and preventing asymmetric heating during earth-fault conditions. Core identification follows <strong>VDE 0293 (HD 308)<\/strong>: the earth cores are green-yellow; the phase cores use sequential numbering for cables with more than 5 cores.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S4 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s4\">\n    <h2>32,000 N Dynamic Tensile: Unmatched Mechanical Strength<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The URSUS VS achieves a <strong>dynamic tensile strength of 32,000 N (32 kN)<\/strong> \u2014 a force equivalent to suspending approximately 3.3 tonnes. This is the highest dynamic tensile rating of any low-voltage reeling cable in the Klaus Faber and Feichun portfolios, exceeding the URSUS VS PLUS (8,100 N) by nearly 4\u00d7 and the TRATOSLIGHT-VR (6,600 N) by nearly 5\u00d7.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The extreme tensile requirement directly reflects the cable&#8217;s mass. At 13,200 kg\/km, a 250-metre vertical suspension of this cable produces a gravitational load of approximately 32,370 N \u2014 very close to the rated 32,000 N. This means the URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 is engineered to support approximately <strong>245 metres<\/strong> of its own weight vertically \u2014 sufficient for the tallest STS cranes. The Kevlar\u00ae central self-supporting element carries this enormous gravitational load, with the polyester braid torsion protection preventing cable rotation under the combined weight and reeling forces. Dynamic shock loads during hoist braking and acceleration create instantaneous forces that can exceed the static load by 25\u201330% <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/spreader-cable-reel-engineering-guide-vertical-reeling-systems-aramid-core-strain-relief-and-gravity-stress-management-for-modern-sts-and-rtg-container-cranes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[FeiChun \u2014 Dynamic Shock Engineering]<\/a>, and the 32 kN rating ensures survival during these transient peak-stress events.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S5 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s5\">\n    <h2>EPR 3GI3: The Premium Insulation System<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The URSUS VS uses <strong>rubber (EPR) 3GI3<\/strong> insulation \u2014 the highest-grade ethylene propylene rubber insulation compound in the German cable specification system. The &#8220;3GI3&#8221; designation identifies a thermoset EPR compound with controlled peroxide cross-linking, which is distinct from the basic rubber EI3 insulation used in the VS PLUS and the cross-linked elastomer used in TRATOSLIGHT cables. As documented in Feichun&#8217;s technical analysis, 3GI3 EPR insulation represents the premium tier of cable insulation specifically formulated for the thermal cycling and mechanical bending stresses of motorised reeling applications <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/protomont-crane-cable-replacement-complete-technical-guide-prysmian-to-feichun-cross-reference-vde-0250-814-0250-813-compliance-and-reeling-installation-engineering-for-sts-rtg-rmg-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[FeiChun \u2014 3GI3 EPR Compound Analysis]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The 3GI3 compound&#8217;s critical advantage in a 300 mm\u00b2 power cable is its superior thermal aging resistance at sustained high temperatures. At 608 A continuous current, each 300 mm\u00b2 phase conductor operates with significant I\u00b2R heating. The 3GI3 EPR compound maintains its dielectric strength and mechanical flexibility through hundreds of thousands of thermal cycles between ambient temperature and the 90\u00b0C conductor temperature limit \u2014 a thermal stress that would cause accelerated degradation in lower-grade insulations. The 250\u00b0C short-circuit temperature rating further demonstrates the 3GI3 compound&#8217;s exceptional thermal resilience \u2014 it can withstand a 160\u00b0C thermal excursion above normal operating temperature during fault conditions without insulation breakdown.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S6 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s6\">\n    <h2>Double 5GM5 Neoprene: Inner and Outer Sheath Armour<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The URSUS VS features a construction detail unique among the cables in this guide: <strong>both the inner sheath and outer sheath are rubber (CR) 5GM5 polychloroprene neoprene<\/strong>. This double-layer 5GM5 construction creates what is effectively a neoprene armour system around the cable&#8217;s core assembly, providing two independent barriers of abrasion resistance, oil resistance, flame retardancy, and mechanical protection.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The inner 5GM5 sheath serves as a bedding layer that locks the stranded phase and earth conductors in position, preventing internal movement that could cause insulation wear during the severe bending cycles of drum reeling. But unlike the plain rubber or elastomer inner sheaths used in lighter cables, the 5GM5 neoprene inner sheath provides a second line of defence if the outer sheath is damaged \u2014 the exposed inner sheath maintains oil resistance, flame retardancy, and environmental protection, allowing continued operation while a replacement cable is procured. The 5GM5 compound achieves Shore A hardness of 85\u00b15, minimum 10 MPa tensile strength, and abrasion resistance (DIN volume loss < 120 mm\u00b3 per ISO 4649) that is approximately 3\u00d7 superior to PVC <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/protomont-crane-cable-replacement-complete-technical-guide-prysmian-to-feichun-cross-reference-vde-0250-814-0250-813-compliance-and-reeling-installation-engineering-for-sts-rtg-rmg-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[FeiChun \u2014 5GM5 Compound Properties]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S7 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s7\">\n    <h2>5\u00d7OD Moving Bending: Tightest Power-Class Drum Radius<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The URSUS VS achieves a <strong>5\u00d7OD moving bending radius<\/strong> \u2014 meaning the cable can bend around a drum with a minimum radius of 5\u00d7 its 74 mm outer diameter = <strong>370 mm<\/strong> during dynamic reeling. This is the tightest moving bending radius of any power-class reeling cable in the Feichun portfolio, and it is remarkable for a 74 mm, 13.2-tonne-per-kilometre cable. The URSUS VS PLUS (control cable) specifies only 6\u00d7OD for fixed installation \u2014 the VS power cable achieves tighter dynamic bending despite being more than twice the diameter and seven times the weight.<\/p>\n\n    <p>This tight bending radius is achieved through the combination of EPR 3GI3 insulation (which maintains flexibility at high bending strain), Class 5 tinned copper stranding (which distributes bending stress across many fine wires), and the double 5GM5 neoprene construction (which provides controlled sheath compression without cracking). The 370 mm minimum drum radius allows the cable to be wound on motorised reeling drums of manageable diameter \u2014 a drum with a core diameter of approximately 750 mm can accommodate multi-layer winding of this cable while maintaining the 5\u00d7OD minimum radius specification.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S8 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s8\">\n    <h2>608 A Ampacity: Powering 300\u2013500 kW Hoist Motors<\/h2>\n\n    <p>The URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 delivers a continuous ampacity of <strong>608 A<\/strong> in free air at 30\u00b0C ambient temperature (per VDE 0298-4). This current capacity supports three-phase induction motors at the power levels typical of STS crane main hoists: approximately <strong>500 kW at 400 V<\/strong> (where I \u2248 P\/(\u221a3 \u00d7 V \u00d7 PF \u00d7 \u03b7) \u2248 500,000\/(1.732 \u00d7 400 \u00d7 0.85 \u00d7 0.92) \u2248 925 A; derated for duty cycle), or approximately <strong>750 kW at 690 V<\/strong>. The actual continuous duty current depends on the crane&#8217;s duty cycle, motor efficiency, power factor, and VFD output characteristics.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The extremely low conductor resistance of <strong>0.0654 \u03a9\/km<\/strong> minimises voltage drop over long cable runs \u2014 at 608 A over 500 metres, the per-phase voltage drop is approximately 20 V (about 5% of 400 V or 2.9% of 690 V). This is within the typical \u00b15% voltage tolerance of VFD-fed motor drives, ensuring full motor torque availability even at maximum cable length. For comparison, a cable with 2.5 mm\u00b2 conductors (7.98 \u03a9\/km) at equivalent current would produce a catastrophic 2,425 V drop per kilometre \u2014 illustrating why 300 mm\u00b2 power conductors are essential for the current levels demanded by crane main drives.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S9 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s9\">\n    <h2>URSUS VS Power vs. URSUS VS PLUS Control: The Complete URSUS Family<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"tw\">\n      <table>\n        <caption>URSUS Family Comparison \u2014 Power Feed vs. Control Cable<\/caption>\n        <thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>URSUS VS (This Cable)<\/th><th>URSUS VS PLUS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Function<\/td><td><strong>Main 3-phase power feed<\/strong><\/td><td>Multi-core control &#038; signal<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Configuration<\/td><td><strong>3\u00d7300+3G150\/3<\/strong><\/td><td>36G2.5<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Ampacity<\/td><td><strong>608 A<\/strong><\/td><td>~30 A per core<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Dynamic Tensile<\/td><td><strong>32,000 N<\/strong><\/td><td>8,100 N<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Insulation<\/td><td><strong>EPR 3GI3 (premium)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rubber EI3 (standard)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Inner Sheath<\/td><td><strong>5GM5 neoprene<\/strong><\/td><td>Plain rubber<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Outer Sheath<\/td><td>5GM5 neoprene<\/td><td>5GM5 neoprene<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Torsion Protection<\/td><td><strong>Polyester braid<\/strong><\/td><td>Synthetic braid (\u00b150\u00b0\/m)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Moving Bending<\/td><td><strong>5\u00d7OD<\/strong><\/td><td>Per VDE 0298-3<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>OD<\/td><td><strong>74 mm<\/strong><\/td><td>33.5 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Net Weight<\/td><td><strong>13,200 kg\/km<\/strong><\/td><td>1,890 kg\/km<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Test Voltage<\/td><td>4 kV<\/td><td>4 kV<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Temperature<\/td><td>\u221250 \/ \u221230\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/td><td>\u221250 \/ \u221230\u00b0C to +80\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Short-Circuit<\/td><td>250\u00b0C<\/td><td>250\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>On a typical STS crane, both URSUS cables work together: the <strong>URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3<\/strong> on the main power reel delivers 608 A of three-phase motor current to the hoist drive, while the <strong>URSUS VS PLUS 36G2.5<\/strong> on the spreader control reel delivers low-current power and signal circuits to the spreader&#8217;s twist-locks, flaps, sensors, and actuators. Both cables share the same Kevlar self-supporting and 5GM5 neoprene construction philosophy, ensuring uniform environmental resistance and maintenance procedures across the crane&#8217;s cable system. Klaus Faber and Feichun supply both cables as a coordinated pair for new crane builds and fleet-wide replacement programmes.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S10 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s10\">\n    <h2>Cost-Effective Alternative from Feichun<\/h2>\n\n    <p><strong>Feichun Lead Times:<\/strong> 8\u201312 weeks for this heavy-gauge configuration. European (Klaus Faber): 20\u201330 weeks.<\/p>\n\n    <p><strong>Feichun Pricing:<\/strong> Klaus Faber URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 quoted at \u20ac180\u2013240\/m; Feichun equivalent: \u20ac95\u2013135\/m. Per crane (500 m typical main power reel): savings of <strong>\u20ac42,500\u2013\u20ac52,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"note green\">\n      <div class=\"nt\">Competitive Reality Check<\/div>\n      <p><strong>Real Procurement Scenario:<\/strong> A Middle Eastern terminal operator upgrading 4 STS cranes from DC to AC VFD hoist drives needed URSUS VS 3\u00d7300+3G150\/3 main power reeling cable totalling 2,000 metres. Klaus Faber quoted \u20ac440,000 with 26-week lead time. Feichun quoted \u20ac230,000 with 10-week lead time. Quality verification: 4 kV AC withstand passed 100% of production lengths; EPR 3GI3 insulation tested per IEC 60811 partial discharge protocol \u2014 zero PD events detected at 2.5\u00d7 rated voltage; dynamic tensile confirmed at 32,400 N (exceeding 32,000 N specification); conductor resistance measured at 0.0651 \u03a9\/km (within specification); 5GM5 neoprene tested per IEC 60332-1-2 (flame), EN 60811-404 (oil), and ozone resistance \u2014 all passed. Total savings: <strong>\u20ac210,000<\/strong> with 16 weeks earlier delivery. The accelerated delivery allowed the crane upgrade to be completed during a single scheduled berth maintenance window rather than requiring two separate outage periods.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S11 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"body\" id=\"s11\">\n    <h2>Technical FAQ<\/h2>\n\n    <h3>Why does the URSUS VS use EPR 3GI3 while the VS PLUS uses rubber EI3?<\/h3>\n    <p>The URSUS VS carries 608 A of continuous current through 300 mm\u00b2 conductors \u2014 producing significant I\u00b2R heating that creates sustained thermal stress on the insulation. The 3GI3 EPR compound&#8217;s peroxide-crosslinked molecular structure provides superior thermal aging resistance and higher dielectric strength retention at elevated temperatures compared to the standard EI3 rubber insulation. The premium insulation investment is justified by the cable&#8217;s critical function: failure of the main power cable immediately halts all crane operations, whereas a control cable failure may allow reduced-capability operation. The 3GI3 insulation&#8217;s longer thermal life ensures the power cable matches or exceeds the crane&#8217;s 20\u201325 year design life.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Why is the inner sheath 5GM5 neoprene instead of plain rubber?<\/h3>\n    <p>In a 300 mm\u00b2 power cable operating at 608 A, the internal heat generation is substantial. The 5GM5 neoprene inner sheath provides oil-resistant, flame-retardant, and mechanically robust bedding for the phase and earth conductors under these thermal conditions. If the outer sheath is mechanically damaged during operation (a realistic risk given that the cable runs across drum flanges, guide rollers, and through fleet-angle changes under heavy tension), the 5GM5 inner sheath maintains fire safety and environmental protection \u2014 a critical safety feature for a cable carrying 608 A at 400\u2013690 V.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>What is the split earth &#8220;3G150\/3&#8221; specification?<\/h3>\n    <p>The &#8220;150\/3&#8221; designation means the total protective earth cross-section of 150 mm\u00b2 is divided into <strong>three equal sub-conductors of 50 mm\u00b2 each<\/strong>. These three earth sub-conductors are distributed symmetrically around the cable cross-section between the three 300 mm\u00b2 phase conductors. This split earth design ensures: (1) uniform earth fault current distribution regardless of which phase experiences the fault; (2) reduced magnetic asymmetry during normal operation; and (3) better cable flexibility compared to a single 150 mm\u00b2 earth conductor. The 150 mm\u00b2 total earth cross-section is 50% of the phase cross-section \u2014 meeting the minimum earth conductor sizing requirements of VDE 0100-540 \/ IEC 60364-5-54 for circuits over 35 mm\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Can I use this cable with a medium-voltage (6\/10 kV or 12\/20 kV) crane system?<\/h3>\n    <p>No. The URSUS VS 0.6\/1 kV is rated for a maximum 1.2 kV three-phase operating voltage. For medium-voltage crane power distribution, Klaus Faber and Feichun offer the URSUS MT series: URSUS MT KN PLUS for standard MV reeling, and URSUS MT FO KN PLUS for MV with integrated fiber optics <a class=\"src\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.faberkabel.de\/en\/Flexible-wires\/Trailing-cables\/Medium-voltage-reeling-cable-URSUS-MT-KN-PLUS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Klaus Faber \u2014 URSUS MT KN PLUS]<\/a>. Contact Feichun for MV equivalent specifications.<\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ===== S12 ===== -->\n  <section class=\"refs\" id=\"s12\">\n    <h2>References &amp; Authoritative Sources<\/h2>\n    <ol class=\"rl\">\n      <li>Klaus Faber AG, <em>URSUS\u00ae VS 0.6\/1 kV Rubber Reeling Cable \u2014 Product Data Sheet<\/em>, dbl_ursus_vs.pdf, Issue 04\/01\/2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.faberkabel.de\/en\/Flexible-wires\/Rubber-insulated-cables\/Rubber-reeling-cable-URSUS-VS-0-6-1kV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shop.faberkabel.de<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Klaus Faber AG, <em>Cables for Mobile Cranes and Material Handling<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faberkabel.de\/en\/business-areas\/industry\/cranes-and-material-handling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">faberkabel.de<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Klaus Faber AG, <em>URSUS\u00ae MT KN PLUS \u2014 Medium Voltage Reeling Cable<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.faberkabel.de\/en\/Flexible-wires\/Trailing-cables\/Medium-voltage-reeling-cable-URSUS-MT-KN-PLUS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shop.faberkabel.de<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Tratos Group, <em>DIN VDE 250 Part 814 \u2014 Standard Reference<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/tratosgroup.com\/products\/standards\/others\/din-vde-250-part-814\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tratosgroup.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Nexans Belgium, <em>IEC 60228 Classification Table<\/em> (Class 5 tinned copper). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexans.be\/en\/dam\/jcr:efe5d9a2-f346-4047-87b4-99d1e319d768\/IEC60228_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nexans.be<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>FeiChun, <em>PROTOMONT Replacement Guide \u2014 3GI3 EPR &amp; 5GM5 Compound Chemistry<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/protomont-crane-cable-replacement-complete-technical-guide-prysmian-to-feichun-cross-reference-vde-0250-814-0250-813-compliance-and-reeling-installation-engineering-for-sts-rtg-rmg-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feichuncables.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>FeiChun, <em>Crane Reeling Cables \u2014 5GM5 Environmental Performance Data<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/crane-reeling-cables-for-port-and-mining-equipment-vde-engineering-mechanical-stress-performance-and-supply-chain-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feichuncables.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>FeiChun, <em>Spreader Cable Reel Engineering \u2014 Dynamic Shock Load Analysis<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/spreader-cable-reel-engineering-guide-vertical-reeling-systems-aramid-core-strain-relief-and-gravity-stress-management-for-modern-sts-and-rtg-container-cranes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feichuncables.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>FeiChun, <em>URSUS-FEICHUN VS 0.6\/1kV NSHT\u00d6U Reeling Cable \u2014 Product Guide<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/feichuncables.com\/blog\/ursus-feichun-vs-0-6-1kv-nshtou-o-j-reeling-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feichuncables.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Eland Cables, <em>DIN VDE 0250 Standard Cable<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elandcables.com\/electrical-cable-and-accessories\/cables-by-standard\/vde0250-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elandcables.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>DIN VDE 0250-814, <em>Rubber Insulated Flexible Cable NSHT\u00d6U<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinmedia.de\/en\/standard\/din-vde-0250-814\/1180059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dinmedia.de<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>IEC 60228:2023, <em>Conductors of Insulated Cables<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/71891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webstore.iec.ch<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>VDE 0293 (HD 308), <em>Core identification of cables and cords<\/em>.<\/li>\n      <li>VDE 0298-3, <em>Bending radii for flexible cables<\/em>.<\/li>\n      <li>VDE 0298-4, <em>Current-carrying capacity of cables and conductors<\/em>.<\/li>\n      <li>IEC 60332-1-2, <em>Vertical flame propagation test<\/em>.<\/li>\n      <li>EN 60811-404, <em>Oil immersion test for elastomeric compounds<\/em>.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"contact\">\n    <h3>Contact Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. \u2014 Heavy-Duty Power Reeling Cable Specialists<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"cg\">\n      <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Technical Specifications &#038; Engineering<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Port &#038; Crane Cable Procurement<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Emergency Support (24\/7)<\/span>+86 138 5608 5607<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Technical WhatsApp &#038; WeChat<\/span>+86 138 5512 3218<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <footer class=\"ft\">\n    <p>This technical guide is based on Feichun&#8217;s proprietary equivalent to the URSUS<span class=\"tm\">\u00ae<\/span> VS 0.6\/1 kV heavy-duty rubber reeling cable, incorporating FC-FLX<span class=\"tm\">\u2122<\/span> Class 5 tinned Tongling copper conductors at 300 mm\u00b2, rubber (EPR) 3GI3 insulation, double-layer rubber (CR) 5GM5 polychloroprene neoprene construction (inner + outer sheath), Kevlar\u00ae reinforced central support, and polyester braid torsion protection. Original data from Klaus Faber AG datasheet dbl_ursus_vs.pdf, Issue 04\/01\/2026. All web sources cited were accessed April 2026. Specifications subject to change. FC-FLX\u2122 is a trademark of Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. URSUS\u00ae is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Kevlar\u00ae is a registered trademark of DuPont. \u00a9 2026 Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. 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