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PRODUCT QUALITY FROM
THE VERY BEGINNING
TRADITIONAL VALUES WITH AN elcowire only process grade A copper cathodes with a
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS purity level of 99.99%. This guarantees IACS conductivity of
well above 100%!
elcowire is an important supplier for numerous on-going
infrastructural investments for energy transmission in aluminium, We manufacture more than 140,000 tonnes of continuous
copper and copper alloys, as well as a leading supplier of copper cast wire from Cu-ETP. A capacity of more than 10,000
wire rod, wires, stranded conductors, profiles and overhead tonnes per year of alloyed wire (CuAg, CuMg and CuSn) is
catenary systems. available especially for use in catenary systems.
Elcowire Group consists of AB Elektrokoppar, based in Helsingborg The quality of the contact wire is already ensured by
(Sweden), Isodraht GmbH in Mannheim (Germany) and Liljedahl selecting the right raw materials. The close cooperation
Wire in Taicang (China). This strong and innovative group forms between our rod- and contact wire production teams
a vital production and sales division within the Swedish privately ensures optimal conditions for consistently good product
owned Elcowire Group (www.elcowire.com). attributes. Only high-standard quality products are
produced.
With many decades of experience in copper rod and copper
wire production, we have developed a solid platform for many We maintain our long-term commitments towards our
applications. One important focus of our activities is sophisticated customers thanks to genuine knowledge of copper
solutions with bare conductors for railway electrification. processing and focus on research and development.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART
CONTACT WIRE PRODUCTION
KNOW-HOW IN PROCESS AND APPLICATION The use of state-of-the-art production is not the
only strength of elcowire. The inhouse manufacture
The manufacture of contact wire from copper or copper
of drawing tools has also been among our core
alloy is our core competence. Development and
competences for decades.
continuous improvement in our production process
for decades, guarantee high-performance products. We guarantee fulfilment of the special requests of our
clients and provide the shortest delivery times for non-
Our range includes contact wire with cross sections of standardised dimensions.
80-150 mm2 for all types of catenary constructions. elcowire produces contact wire with a high consistency
of all properties, which provides a large degree of
The main uses of our product range: reliability during handling and assembly:
• Consistency in shape and dimensions through
PURE COPPER, Cu-ETP CONTACT WIRE
intensive tool maintenance.
Cross section 80-150 mm2
• Perfect, flawless surfaces inline eddy-current checked.
For conventional use in commuter systems:
Speeds up to 160 km/h. • Optimal processing of the contact wire with up to
5 in-line drawing steps.
CuAg 0.1% CONTACT WIRE • Highest mechanical stability.
Cross section 80-150 mm2 • Clean layers wound with even tension.
For use in long-distance passanger systems:
Speeds up to 250 km/h. We accept the increasing product demands of our clients
and constantly develop our production process and
CuSn 0.2% CONTACT WIRE quality management. elcowire guarantees product
Cross section 80-150 mm2 properties far beyond the requirements of EN 50149.
For high-speed routes:
In national and international competition, we are
Speeds up to 300 km/h.
always a welcome partner for our customer needs in
maintenance and development!
CONTACT WIRE “ELCORIM LIGHT”
Cross section 80 -150 mm2
For use in commuter systems and long-distance
passanger systems:
Speeds up to 250 km/h.
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at min. cross- section
2)
other properties upon request
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CONTACT WIRE CuAg 0,1%
ACCORDING TO EN 50149:2012
1)
at min. cross- section
2)
other properties upon request
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at min. cross- section
2)
other properties upon request
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MATERIAL PROPERTY
E- module kN/mm² 120
CONTACT WIRE 100 mm2 AC
2 CU-ETP Cu-Ag 0,1% TM
Properties mm ELCORIM LIGHT
normal strength normal strength
10 kN tension / 20 C
Creeping rate after 1000 h / ‰ 0,12 0,05 0,03
1)
at min. cross- section
2)
other properties upon request
ELCORIM® LIGHT contact wire is approved by Deutsche Bahn, for the type 100mm² shape AC, Norm 3 EBS 20.01.03.
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MARKING OF ELCORIM
LIGHT
C
Softening Temp. >325 >325 >325 >325 >325
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STRANDED CONDUCTORS Cu-ETP1)
ACCORDING TO DIN 48201 PART 1
1)
Upon request the strands can be made out of CuAg 0,1% with identical properties.
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STRANDED CONDUCTORS
BzII ACCORDING TO DIN 48201 PART 2
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FLEXIBLE STRANDED CONDUCTORS
Cu-ETP ACCORDING TO DIN 43138
NOMINAL REAL NUMBER OF WIRE STRAND WEIGHT CALC. BREAK UP CONTINUOS CONTINUOS
CROSS SECTION CROSS SECTION WIRES Ø Ø LOAD CURRENT-CARRYING CURRENT-CARRYING
mm2 mm2 mm mm kg/km MPa CAPACITY 0,6 m/s CAPACITY 1 m/s
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FLEXIBLE STRANDED CONDUCTORS
BzII ACCORDING TO DIN 43138
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PACKING OF CONTACT WIRE
WOODEN DRUMS ACCORDING TO DIN 43139
50
400
d2
d1
80
l4
l1
d5
e1
d1
d2
d4
l4
l1
Upon request wooden drums with different dimensions, barrel lagging, heat- treatment according to ISPM/AC is optional.
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FROM CATHODE
TO OVERHEAD
CATENARY
SYSTEMS
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
A prerequisite for achieving the best possible quality is to source high-grade materials. Quality in every aspect has been very
important to our entire organization, from the raw material to our day-to-day business.
Thanks to the improved properties of the wire, Elcowire has been awarded railway projects, where the combination of higher
conductivity and tensile strength was one of the decisive factors. Elcowire has developed its own production technology
for magnesium alloy copper contact wires for high speed trains. The technique involves the wire being given a much higher
conductivity, lower power losses and it allows the load to be increased. The new magnesium alloy wire can also replace large
amounts of the older cadmium alloy copper contact wiring. Two of Elcowire’s units have cooperated in this development.
We don’t believe that quality is something you just control – it is something you create. Because of that, we have always been
pro-active and driven by a vision to anticipate our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. Not just in the quality of our
final products, but also in the way we handle offers, meetings, technical support and logistics.
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FOCUSING ON QUALITY
AND ENVIRONMENT
PROCESS KNOWLEDGE AND QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
The fields of usage of our wires, such as in demanding electric elcowire is at the forefront of environmentally-friendly
motors of automotive engineering, in the cable industry, in processes. All companies are certified according to ISO 14001.
wind generators and, of course, in high-performance contact
wire on fast railway lines with speeds above 350 km/h, Energy-saving preservation of resources by reducing waste
demand a professional quality assurance system throughout and recycling raw materials are reflections of this. For us, taking
all sectors of the company. Modern production equipment responsibility for the environment means: recycling 100%
and high-tech processing experience are the basis for our of all scrap metal, keeping the proportion of packaging that
product quality. can be re-used at >90%, and keeping emissions well below
environmental directives. There is no discharge into water
supplies, and surplus energy from production is used to heat
Our laboratories offer the options of metallurgic analysis
the facility.
methods together with all the relevant electrical and
mechanical inspections. Our modern production facilities are
fitted with the highest level of technical equipment and our
elcowire encourages all employees to engage in
environmental responsibility by promoting new ideas and
materials are state-of-the-art.
working with innovations with regard to the environment. All
are encouraged to take an active part in evaluating business
Following the demands of our quality management system,
partners by taking environmental and ethic aspects into focus.
we work to continuously improve the entire production chain.
For many years we have introduced the ISO 9001 quality
management system in all our units; the Mannheim facility is SUPPLIER ASSESSMENTS
also certified in accordance with TS 16949, due to major
automotive sales. elcowire has worked with client satisfaction surveys for many
years. We are proud to receive top evaluations with regards
elcowire has built up a strong reputation of innovation: to service, product quality and technology for our contact
“The power of permanent improvement”. wires and cables. It goes without saying that elcowire is
approved and a prefered supplier by many international railway
organizations.
COMPREHENSIVE CONCEPTS OF QUALITY
The elements of our quality management system cover all
sectors of the company. Each employee plays a role in CERTIFICATES
the qualitative added value of the end product. Internal Information regarding all our certificates and approvals is to
communication is decisive: our high quality standards are be found on our website; www.elcowire.com
maintained by providing our employees with information
about client satisfaction and quality, along with internal
audits.
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FROM RAW MATERIALS
TO ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS
ELCOWIRE.COM
AB Elektrokoppar
Elektrogatan 20
Box 914,
SE-251 09 Helsingborg
Sweden
Tel. +46 42 19 53 00
Isodraht GmbH
Rhenaniastraße 40-44
DE-68199 Mannheim
Germany
Tel. +49 621 8508 369