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wind turbine tower, DLO & blade grounding power cable DIN VDE 0250-602 / EN 50575 Eca1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) (-40 to +90 °C)5GM3 Oil-Resistant Polychloroprene S

DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV (Umax 3,600 V AC / 5,400 V DC) 3GI3/5GM3 Short-Circuit-Proof Wind Converter CableDIN VDE 0250-602 / EN 50575 Eca — 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) — -40 to +90 °C Wind Turbine Cable

DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV (Umax 3,600 V AC / 5,400 V DC) 3GI3/5GM3 Short-Circuit-Proof Wind Converter Cable (DIN VDE 0250-602 / EN 50575 Eca, 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC), -40 to +90 °C, min. bend radius 5 × OD).

Anti-torsion braid

Flame-retardant

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: NSGAFOU 1.8 1×95 / 4G25 Cu
Outer Ø ≈: 21.6 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,080 kg/km
Max. pulling ≈: 14.2 kN
Core / stranding: IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 5 × OD
Core / conductor: EN 60228 Class 5
Outer protection: 5GM3 Oil-Resista
Standard: DIN VDE 0250-602

Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca right for your machine?

Fixed installation

Suitable

Compacted Class 2 aluminum or Class 5/K copper conductors with XLPE/EPR/HEPR insulation install cleanly in vertical tower cleats and trays

Free-hanging vertical run

Suitable

Flexible DLO 2 kV, WTTC 1 kV and blade grounding builds absorb nacelle yaw loop torsion and rotor blade flexing down to −40 °C.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV short-circuit-proof and UL WTTC/RHW-2 feeders wire directly into nacelle converter cabinets and tower base switchgear.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Heavy-duty CPE, HM4/HFFR LSZH and 5GM3 polychloroprene jackets resist turbine hydraulic oil, condensation, salt spray and UV.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Wind tower power feeders and large-cross-section DLO cables are not intended for high-cycle factory drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesRenewable Energy & EV ChargingWind Turbine Tower Vertical Power Feeders (Cu & Al)North American UL 2277 WTTC & 2 kV DLO Wind TurbinesIEC 61400-24 Wind Blade Lightning Down-ConductorsNacelle Converter Busbars & Transformer Interconnects

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification) featuring en 60228 class 5 tinned copper (1.5–300 mm²), 1.8/3 kv 3gi3 special epr insulation and 5gm3 oil-resistant polychloroprene sheath (eca) (3-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	EN 60228 Class 5 Tinned Copper (1.5–300	Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor
2	1.8/3 kV 3GI3 Special EPR Insulation	Inherently short-circuit and earth-fault proof rubber dielectric
3	5GM3 Oil-Resistant Polychloroprene Sheat	Flame-retardant PCP rubber jacket for nacelle converter cabinets

NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca — Standard Wind Turbine Execution

Built to DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification with en 60228 class 5 tinned copper (1.5–300 mm²) and 5gm3 oil-resistant polychloroprene sheath (eca)

NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca — Pre-Cut Tower / Drip-Loop Kit

Available on bulk export reels or pre-cut to turbine tower section and nacelle drip-loop lengths

NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca — Cold Torsion & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor DC resistance & cold-torsion qualification report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / operating system: 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification)
Core / conductor construction: EN 60228 Class 5 Tinned Copper (1.5–300 mm²) — Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor
Primary dielectric / insulation: 1.8/3 kV 3GI3 Special EPR Insulation — Inherently short-circuit and earth-fault proof rubber dielectric

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (wind turbine nacelle, hub & tower duty)
Low-temperature torsion & cold bend: Verified cold-flex and torsion endurance across −40…+90 °C per DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel cable drum

Mechanical

Outer jacket / sheath protection: 5GM3 Oil-Resistant Polychloroprene Sheath (Eca) — Flame-retardant PCP rubber jacket for nacelle converter cabinets
Minimum bending radius: 5 × OD
Intermediate screen / separator / core layer: 1.8/3 kV 3GI3 Special EPR Insulation — Inherently short-circuit and earth-fault proof rubber dielectric

Resistance

Oil, grease, ozone & UV resistance: Resistant to wind turbine gearbox oil, hydraulic fluid, ozone and UV weathering per DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification
Flame retardancy & smoke/halogen emission: Flame-retardant and environmental performance verified per DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification
Conductor & flame/test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332-1-2 & -3 / UL 2277 WTTC / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (5GM3 Oil-Resista)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60

Sizes

3 standard NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca wind turbine configurations

Manufactured to DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification for wind turbine yaw drip-loop, pitch control, tower power and converter applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Max. pulling kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
NSGAFOU 1.8 1×95 / 4G25 Cu	1 × 95 mm² (or 4G25 mm² / 3/0 AWG)	IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu	21.6	1,080	14.2	110
NSGAFOU 1.8 1×185 / 4G50 Cu	1 × 185 mm² (or 4G50 mm² / 373 kcmil)	IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu	27.8	1,960	27.5	140
NSGAFOU 1.8 1×300 / 4G95 Cu	1 × 300 mm² (or 1×535/777 kcmil)	IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu	34.6	3,120	45.0	175

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom conductor cross-sections, core counts, pre-lugged tower kits and drum lengths available per DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification.

Electrical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
1 × 95 mm² (or 4G25 mm² / 3/0 AWG)	0.21	1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) (320 A Cu)	−40…+90 °C
1 × 185 mm² (or 4G50 mm² / 373 kcmil)	0.11	1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) (495 A Cu)	−40…+90 °C
1 × 300 mm² (or 1×535/777 kcmil)	0.06	1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) (680 A Cu)	−40…+90 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, AC high-voltage spark/dielectric and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor DC resistance & dimensional verification (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C and insulation/sheath wall thickness within DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification limits	Every manufactured drum length
AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Low-temperature drip-loop torsion, oil & flame qualification (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification)	Verified cold torsion cycle endurance, oil resistance and flame retardancy across −40…+90 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

DIN VDE 0250-602 / EN 50575 Eca CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca DIN VDE 0250-602 / EN 50575 Eca 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel reels or pre-cut wind turbine tower & drip-loop kits
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom cut-to-length nacelle drip-loop and tower section sets
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 300 m (custom wind builds)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFDIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV (Umax 3,600 V AC / 5,400 V DC) 3GI3/5GM3 Short-Circuit-Proof Wind Converter Cable – technical datasheet3 configurations · 3-layer construction, technical data, approvals XLSXNSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca spec data (Excel)All 3 configurations with dimensions and ratings, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-27
Updated: 2026-10-27

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What governing standard and construction define NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV (Umax 3,600 V AC / 5,400 V DC) 3GI3/5GM3 Short-Circuit-Proof Wind Converter Cable)?

NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca (DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV (Umax 3,600 V AC / 5,400 V DC) 3GI3/5GM3 Short-Circuit-Proof Wind Converter Cable) is manufactured in accordance with DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification for 1.8/3 kV (5.4 kV DC) wind turbine service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 3-layer construction comprises en 60228 class 5 tinned copper (1.5–300 mm²), 1.8/3 kv 3gi3 special epr insulation and 5gm3 oil-resistant polychloroprene sheath (eca).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca?

The minimum bending radius for NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca is 5 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical torsion resistance and dielectric reliability in wind turbine nacelles, hubs and towers.

How are the concentric layers of NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) EN 60228 Class 5 Tinned Copper (1.5–300 mm²) — Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor; (02) 1.8/3 kV 3GI3 Special EPR Insulation — Inherently short-circuit and earth-fault proof rubber dielectric; (03) 5GM3 Oil-Resistant Polychloroprene Sheath (Eca) — Flame-retardant PCP rubber jacket for nacelle converter cabinets.

What factory test certificates are supplied with NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca?

Every production drum of NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV CPR Eca undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, AC high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per DIN VDE 0250-602 NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV Short-Circuit-Proof Converter Busbar Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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