Hornet - Bare and PVC
The Hornet Overhead Line range is an All-Aluminium Conductor (AAC) manufactured specifically for the Railway industry and holds Network Rail Approval.
Hornet Cable Specification
Hornet Cable is designed to be used as a bonding cable for rail overhead line applications (OHL/OLE). Bonding cable also acts as an earthing wire, providing a route to Earth from the Power supply and ensures electrical continuity. This provides part of a fail-safe in the event of failure.
Hornet - PADS number & Colour identification
| Drawing number | PADS | Colour | Application |
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| 148/044/998 | 0091/010267 | - | Standard traction bond where no insulation is required |
| 148/046/998 | 0091/010318 | Black | Standard traction bond |
| 148/443/998 | 0091/030336 | Red | Dangerous to staff if disconnected |
| 148/444/998 | 0091/030337 | Yellow | Jumper cables necessary for electrical integrity of a traction circuit that is fully or partially parallel bonded using at least 3 bonds per rail section to give safety redundancy |
| - | 0091/010513 | Green |
Hornet Technical Support
As the leading supplier of overhead line wires and cables to Network Rail, including Hornet cable, Cockroach cable and Centipede cable, we are at the forefront of this range's development and deployment across the UK rail network. Our rail specialists have a wealth of experience in providing technical and logistical support on all major electrification projects and routes.
Construction Table
Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) Cable
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Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) LSZH Cable
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Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) PVC Cable
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| CONDUCTOR | Class 2 Stranded Aluminium | ||
| INSULATION | - | LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
Hornet - Bare and PVC
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| Product name | Part No | Rail Cat No | Cores | Strands | Nominal cross-sectional area (mm²) | Sheath colour | Length (m) | |
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| Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) Cable | A3BR150BARE | 0091/010267 | 1 | 19 | 150mm² | n/a | ||
| Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) LSZH Cable | A3BR150ZHLS | 91/012189 | 1 | 19 | 150mm² | Black | ||
| Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) LSZH Cable | A3BR150ZHLSGN | 91/003111 | 1 | 19 | 150mm² | Green | ||
| Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) LSZH Cable | A3BR150ZHLSRD | 91/003109 | 1 | 19 | 150mm² | Red | ||
| Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) LSZH Cable | A3BR150ZHLSYW | 91/003110 | 1 | 19 | 150mm² | Yellow | ||
| Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) PVC Cable | A3BR150PVCBK | 0091/010318 | n/a | 19 | 150mm² | Black | ||
| Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) PVC Cable | A3BR150PVCRD | 0091/030336 | n/a | 19 | 150mm² | Red | ||
| Railway cables - Hornet Overhead Line (AAC) PVC Cable | A3BR150PVCYW | 0091/030337 | n/a | 19 | 150mm² | Yellow |