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VDE Mining Cable

TEBAOFLEX VDE mining cables carry DIN VDE 0250 type designations and feed coal cutters, LHD loaders, shovels, draglines, tunnel boring machines and mobile transformers. The range runs from 0.6/1 kV NSSHCGEÖU and NSHTOEU trailing and reeling cables to 3.6/6–20/35 kV (N)TSCGEWÖU, NTMCGCWOEU and (N)TMCGETMPU medium-voltage types. Power types use Class 5 copper with EPR or EPDM insulation, and anti-torsion, fibre-optic and submersible versions are listed.

Selection Guide

VDE Mining Cable Selection Guide

Model comparison, operating conditions and RFQ checklist.

A VDE mining cable is a flexible, rubber-insulated power cable identified by a German DIN VDE 0250 type designation such as NSSHCGEÖU, NSHTÖU, (N)TSCGEWÖU or NTMCGCWOEU. It feeds mobile and shiftable equipment in underground mines, open-cast mines and tunnels: coal cutters, LHD loaders, shovels, draglines, tunnel boring machines and mobile transformers. Types differ in voltage class, earth and pilot-core layout, anti-torsion reinforcement and sheath compound.

This range is part of the mining trailing cable hub.

Which VDE mining cable family fits your machine?

  • Low voltage (0.6/1 kV): NSSHCGEÖU(V) is the standard coal-cutter trailing cable; the (Z) build adds a double-layer braid for higher tension and torsion. NSHTOEU and NSHTOU-J are reeling types with an anti-torsion braid.
  • Medium-voltage reeling: R-(N)TSCGEWÖU is the base type; FO adds fibre optics, and OFE adds control cores as well. The F- prefix marks fixed or occasionally moved runs, not continuous reeling.
  • Water and trailing: W /3E and submersible builds have water-proofed sheaths for dredgers and pumps; ABT builds add an anti-torsion braid for trailing.
  • NTM.. types: NTMCGCWOEU suits static or occasional movement, its S version short mobile links; (N)TMCGCW11Y and (N)TMCGETMPU have polyurethane sheaths; NTMTWOEU hangs in hoist shafts.
  • Tunnel feeders: (N)3GHSSYCY has PVC sheaths; (N)3GHSSHCH uses halogen-free flame-retardant compound.

Model selection matrix

Model Rated voltage Construction / key feature Typical application Reference standard
NSSH.. and NSHT.. low-voltage types
NSSHCGEÖU(V) mining cable 0.6/1 kV Pilot cores, concentric copper/steel earth Coal cutters, roadheaders, LHDs DIN VDE 0250-812
NSSHCGEÖU(Z) reinforced cable 0.6/1 kV Double-layer copper-steel braid, optional aramid Heavy LHDs, TBMs, longwall equipment IEC 60332-1-2 (fire test)
NSHTOEU LHD reeling cable 0.6/1 kV Anti-torsion braid, optional aramid support Scoops and LHDs on reels DIN VDE 0250-814
NSHTOU-J reeling cable 0.6/1 kV PCP sheaths, polyester anti-torsion braid Crane and conveyor reeling; mines IEC 60332-1-2 (flame test)
(N)TSCGEWOEU-type medium-voltage cables
R-(N)TSCGEWÖU reeling cable 3.6/6–18/30 kV Split earth, polyamide anti-torsion braid Shovels, draglines, excavators DIN VDE 0250-813
R-(N)TSCGEWOEU FO 3.6/6–20/35 kV R-type plus 6–24 fibre module Excavators, crushers; power and data DIN VDE 0250-813
(N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE 3.6/6–20/35 kV Control cores, 24 single-mode fibres, aramid braid High-speed crane and stacker reeling DIN VDE 0250-813
F-(N)TSCGEWÖU LWL (TBM) 3.6/6–12/20 kV Earth split in three, optional fibre element TBM and tunnel supply DIN VDE 0250-813
(N)TSCGEWÖU submersible/ABT/FO 3.6/6–12/20 kV Water-proofed sheaths, fibre module or anti-torsion braid Pumps, dredges; draglines, shovels DIN VDE 0250
(N)TSCGECEWÖU submersible/ABT 3.6/6–8.7/15 kV Copper braid earth per core; optional ground-check conductor Drum reeling, trailing, pumps –
NTSCGEWOEU W /3E 1.8/3–8.7/15 kV Waterproof 5GM3 sheath; /3E concentric earth Dredgers, floating docks, pumps DIN VDE 0250-813
NTSCGECWOEU coal cutter cable See product page Split or concentric earth, optional pilot cores Shearers, longwall systems DIN VDE 0250-813
NTM.. and single-core types
NTMCGCWOEU single-core 6/10–18/30 kV EPR, tinned copper wire screen Static or occasionally moved links DIN VDE 0250-813
NTMCGCWOEUS single-core 6/10–12/20 kV EPDM insulation, tinned copper wire screen Breaker to mobile transformer links DIN VDE 0250-813
(N)TMCGCW11Y reeling cable 3.6/6–18/30 kV Screened single core, halogen-free TPU sheath Crane reeling, shore power DIN VDE 0250-813 (basis)
(N)TMCGETMPU / RIT-(N)TMCGETMPU 3.6/6–18/30 kV Ground-check conductor, TPU jacket; RIT adds anti-torsion reinforcement Shovels, draglines, continuous miners VDE 0250-813, IEC 60502
NTMTWOEU mine hoist cable – Steel support, anti-torsion braid, telephone-type pilot cores Suspended hoist-shaft runs VDE 0250-813
Tunnelling feeder cables
(N)3GHSSYCY tunnel cable 3.6/6–12/20 kV Control cores, steel wire braid, PVC sheaths Shiftable MV equipment, e.g. transformers VDE 0250
(N)3GHSSHCH LSZH cable 3.6/6–12/20 kV Same layout, halogen-free flame-retardant sheaths Same duty, LSZH specified VDE 0250
Other types
TRM-J / TRMC-J 0.69/1.15 kV Overall tinned copper braid, CR sheath Mines, harbours, steel mills, quarries IEC 60332-1-2 (fire test)
LiYCY control cable 350 V or 500 V by core size (typical) PVC, tinned copper braid screen Signal and control circuits only VDE 0812 / 0814

Standards in the matrix are design references quoted from each product page, not approvals. Request current test and certification documents for the exact model at RFQ stage.

Which operating conditions decide the choice?

For reels, compare drum type, travel speed and tensile load with the product page; where the cable twists or changes plane, choose an anti-torsion build. Take the minimum bending radius from the product page; several pages refer to DIN VDE 0298-3. For permanent immersion, use only builds whose product page states in-water or submersible duty. In tunnels, check whether flame-retardant or halogen-free sheathing is specified. Equipment examples are in the mining and tunnelling cable solutions overview.

What to send with your RFQ

  • Type designation and voltage class (U0/U)
  • Cores and cross-sections, including pilot, control and fibre
  • Drum length and total length
  • Duty: fixed, trailing or reeling; reel type, speed, tensile load
  • Water, oil, temperature, flame or halogen-free requirements
  • Required standard and test documents

Send these details through the TEBAOFLEX contact page so the construction and datasheet can be confirmed against your equipment.

Product Advantages

What sets TEBAOFLEX VDE Mining Cable apart in service.

DIN VDE 0250 Type Codes

NSSHCGEÖU(V) references Part 812, NSHTOEU Part 814 and most medium-voltage types Part 813, so the type code on an existing cable points to a matching construction.

Anti-Torsion Reinforcement

Polyester or polyamide braids between inner and outer sheath on NSHTOEU, NSHTOU-J and R-(N)TSCGEWÖU; an aramid braid on (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE for torsion and high reeling speed.

0.6/1 kV to 20/35 kV

Low-voltage NSSH.. and NSHT.. types at 0.6/1 kV, and screened medium-voltage (N)TSCGEWÖU and NTM.. types from 3.6/6 kV up to 20/35 kV.

Fibre Optics in the Cable

FO builds carry 6, 12, 18 or 24 fibres of G50/125, G62.5/125 or E9/125 in a protective tube, so power and data share one reel.

Submersible and Waterproof Builds

(N)TSCGEWÖU and (N)TSCGECEWÖU submersible versions for permanent use in salty or brackish water up to 300 m; NTSCGEWOEU W 3E with waterproof GM1b and 5GM3 sheaths.

Stated Tensile and Speed Limits

Product pages list tensile load, torsion and travel speed, for example 30 N/mm² and 160 m/min for NSHTOEU, and 15 N/mm² and ±25°/m for R-(N)TSCGEWÖU.

Technical Specifications

Capabilities across the VDE Mining Cable range; each product page lists the exact construction, rating and reference standard.

SpecificationAvailable options
Product types0.6/1 kV trailing and reeling (NSSHCGEÖU(V), NSSHCGEÖU(Z), NSHTOEU, NSHTOU-J); medium-voltage reeling and trailing ((N)TSCGEWÖU family, NTSCGECWOEU, (N)TSCGECEWÖU, NTSCGEWOEU W 3E); NTM.. single-core and hoist types; tunnel feeders ((N)3GHSSYCY, (N)3GHSSHCH); also TRM-J, TRMC-J and LiYCY
Rated voltage (U0/U)0.6/1 kV (NSSHCGEÖU, NSHTOEU, NSHTOU-J); 0.69/1.15 kV (TRM-J, TRMC-J); 1.8/3 to 8.7/15 kV (NTSCGEWOEU W 3E); 3.6/6 to 18/30 kV (R-(N)TSCGEWÖU, (N)TMCGETMPU, (N)TMCGCW11Y); up to 20/35 kV (R-(N)TSCGEWOEU FO, (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE, (N)TMCGCWOEU)
ConductorClass 5 flexible copper, tinned or bare, to IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295; extra-fine stranded on NSSHCGEÖU(Z)
Cross-section3×25/16 to 3×150/70 mm² plus pilot cores (NSSHCGEÖU(V)); 4×16 to 4×95 mm² (NSHTOEU); 1.5 and 2.5 mm² multicore (NSHTOU-J); 1×95/16 ((SI) NTMCGCWOEUS)
InsulationEPR type 3GI3 on most types; EPDM on R-(N)TSCGEWOEU FO and (SI) NTMCGCWOEUS; PVC on LiYCY
SheathPCP 5GM5 (NSSHCGEÖU, NSHTOEU, NTMTWOEU); 5GM3 inner and 5GM5 or 5GM3 outer ((N)TSCGEWÖU reeling types); waterproof CM or 5GM3 (submersible and W 3E builds); TPU ((N)TMCGCW11Y, (N)TMCGETMPU); halogen-free HFFR ((N)3GHSSHCH); PVC DMV6 ((N)3GHSSYCY)
Screening / elementsConcentric copper/steel earth with monitoring conductors (NSSHCGEÖU); earth split in three (R-(N)TSCGEWÖU types); tinned copper wire screen (NTM.. single-core); ground-check conductor ((N)TMCGETMPU); A-D(ZN)13Y module with 6–24 fibres (FO builds)
ReinforcementPolyester or polyamide anti-torsion braid (NSHTOEU, NSHTOU-J, R-(N)TSCGEWÖU, ABT builds); aramid braid ((N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE); double-layer copper–steel braid (NSSHCGEÖU(Z)); central steel support (NTMTWOEU); galvanised steel wire braid, min. 75 % (tunnel feeders)
TemperatureFixed -40 to +80 °C on most types; flexible -25 to +60 °C or +80 °C by model; (N)TMCGCW11Y fixed -50 to +90 °C; tunnel feeders flexed from +5 °C; 90 °C maximum conductor temperature
Minimum bending radius10 × OD (NSSHCGEÖU(V)); 6 × OD fixed, 8 × OD moving ((N)TMCGCW11Y); 6 × OD fixed, 10 × OD flexed ((N)TSCGECEWÖU); 20 × D between S-type direction changes (NSHTOEU, R-(N)TSCGEWÖU); others to DIN VDE 0298-3
Reference standardsDIN VDE 0250 Parts 812, 813 and 814; DIN VDE 0298-3 and -4; IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295; IEC 60332-1-2; IEC 60502 ((N)TMCGETMPU)
DocumentsDatasheet, test report and certification documents for the exact model on request at RFQ stage

Application Scenarios

Where VDE Mining Cable from TEBAOFLEX is installed.

01

Coal Cutters and Roadheaders

0.6/1 kV NSSHCGEÖU(V) with pilot cores and concentric copper/steel earth for coal cutters, roadheaders and LHD loaders, including use in cable chains.

02

Scoop and LHD Cable Reels

NSHTOEU for mono-spiral and cylindrical reels on underground scoops, listed at up to 160 m/min travel speed and 30 N/mm² tensile load.

03

Open-Cast Excavators and Crushers

R-(N)TSCGEWOEU FO reeling cable for excavators, dumpers and mobile crushers, carrying power and a fibre-optic module on the same reel.

04

Tunnel Boring Machines

F-(N)TSCGEWÖU LWL TBM with the earth conductor split in three and an optional fibre element for TBM and tunnel supply routes.

05

Mobile Transformer Connections

Single-core (SI) NTMCGCWOEUS at 6/10–12/20 kV for short links between short-circuit breakers and mobile transformers; (N)3GHSSYCY feeds shiftable MV equipment.

06

Mine Hoist Shafts

NTMTWOEU with a central galvanised steel support element and shielded telephone-type pilot conductors for suspended mine hoist and shaft-lift runs.

How to Choose VDE Mining Cable

Four decisions specify the right cable the first time; send them with your RFQ and our engineers confirm the type designation.

1

Voltage Class

0.6/1 kV for NSSH.. and NSHT.. types, or a medium-voltage U0/U class from 3.6/6 kV to 20/35 kV matched to the machine supply.

2

Duty and Reel Data

Fixed, trailing or reeling; for reels, the drum type, travel speed and tensile load, and an anti-torsion build where the cable twists or changes plane.

3

Core Layout

Power cross-sections plus the earth arrangement and any pilot, ground-check, control or fibre-optic cores the machine protection system needs.

4

Water, Oil and Flame

Submersible builds for permanent immersion, waterproof sheaths for dredgers, and flame-retardant or halogen-free sheathing where tunnels specify it.

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Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001 quality management for cable production; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for sales and related management. UL and cUL (flexible cord), VDE (EN 50525-2-21), Korea KC, China MA and US MSHA approvals cover the certified types; CE is a third-party verification of conformity (VoC).

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Manufacturing Process

From compound to shipment, the production steps and routine tests behind each cable length.

  1. 1

    Compound preparation

    EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds are mixed and tested for hardness, tensile strength and elongation before use.

  2. 2

    Conductor stranding

    Tinned or bare copper is bunched and rope-stranded to Class 5/6 flexibility for trailing and reeling duty.

  3. 3

    Insulation extrusion

    Cores are extruded and continuously vulcanised; wall thickness and spark tests are recorded on every length.

  4. 4

    Core assembly and screening

    Cores, earth conductors, pilot and fibre-optic elements are laid up with the fillers and screens the type designation requires.

  5. 5

    Inner and outer sheathing

    Reinforced double-sheath constructions are extruded and cured for abrasion, oil and tear resistance.

  6. 6

    Routine electrical tests

    Conductor resistance, voltage withstand and insulation resistance tests at the levels set by the referenced standard.

  7. 7

    Mechanical and ageing tests

    Bending, tensile, hot-set, ozone and flame tests according to the referenced standard.

  8. 8

    Marking, packing and shipment

    Metre marking, drum packing and documentation for worldwide project delivery.

Cable Manufacturing Quality Control

Five-stage quality assurance from incoming copper to the packed drum.

  1. 01

    Raw Material Inspection

    Every batch of copper rod, rubber compound and reinforcing material is checked before it reaches the line.

    • Copper: conductor resistance, elongation and surface condition on incoming rod and drawn wire
    • EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds: hardness, tensile strength, elongation and ageing samples from each mix
    ISO 9001IEC 60228
  2. 02

    Manufacturing Process Control

    Stranding, insulation extrusion, core assembly and sheathing run under recorded process parameters.

    • Class 5/6 stranding with lay length and tension monitored for trailing and reeling flexibility
    • Continuous-vulcanisation extrusion with wall thickness and spark tests logged on every length
    • Operators sign off each stage before the cable moves to the next machine
    ISO 9001Recorded parameters
  3. 03

    Electrical Testing

    Finished lengths go through the routine tests required by the referenced VDE, ICEA, IEC or NEK standard.

    • Conductor resistance and insulation resistance on every length
    • Voltage withstand test at the level set by the referenced standard
    • Screen and pilot-core continuity checks for mining and reeling constructions
    IEC 60502VDE 0250ICEA S-75-381
  4. 04

    Mechanical and Ageing Tests

    Samples from production are tested for the duty a mining, crane or submersible cable will actually see.

    • Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath before and after ageing
    • Hot-set, ozone, oil-immersion and low-temperature bending tests
    • Constant-temperature water bath for insulation resistance of submersible constructions
    Hot-setOzoneOil immersionLow-temperature bending
  5. 05

    Flame Test and Final Inspection

    Before packing, the cable is checked against the order and the flame-performance requirement of its standard.

    • Single-cable vertical flame test to IEC 60332-1-2 where specified
    • Metre marking, printing, drum length and appearance inspection
    • Packing list with every shipment; test documents for the order confirmed at quotation
    IEC 60332-1-2Final inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about VDE Mining Cable from our engineers.

01What does a VDE mining cable type designation tell me?

A VDE mining cable is identified by a DIN VDE 0250 type designation such as NSSHCGEÖU, NSHTOEU, (N)TSCGEWÖU or NTMCGCWOEU. Types differ in voltage class, earth and pilot-core layout, anti-torsion reinforcement and sheath compound. Prefixes and suffixes mark variants: R- for reeling duty, F- for fixed or occasionally moved runs, FO or LWL for fibre optics, and ABT for an added anti-torsion braid.

02What is the difference between NSSHCGEÖU(V) and NSSHCGEÖU(Z)?

Both are 0.6/1 kV trailing cables with EPR insulation, pilot cores and a yellow PCP 5GM5 sheath. The (V) standard build has a copper–steel wire braid, about 15 N/mm² tensile strength, ±25°/m torsion and a 10 × OD bending radius. The (Z) reinforced build has a double-layer copper–steel braid with optional aramid, and its page lists about 30 N/mm², ±50°/m, 8 × OD and reeling up to 160 m/min.

03When should I choose R-(N)TSCGEWÖU rather than F-(N)TSCGEWÖU?

R-(N)TSCGEWÖU is the reeling type for continuous winding, tensile load and torsion on shovels, draglines and excavators; it has a polyamide anti-torsion braid between a 5GM3 inner sheath and a 5GM5 or 5GM3 outer sheath. The F- prefix marks cable for fixed or occasionally moved runs such as mine substations, pump stations and shiftable conveyors, and is not recommended for continuous reeling.

04Which VDE mining cables can be used in water?

Use only builds described as submersible or in-water. The (N)TSCGEWÖU and (N)TSCGECEWÖU submersible versions are listed for permanent use in salty or brackish water up to 300 m, for pumps, dredges and floating docks. NTSCGEWOEU W 3E has waterproof GM1b inner and 5GM3 outer sheaths for dredgers and pumps, and (N)TMCGCW11Y is listed for water pressure up to 10 bar (AD8).

05Which VDE mining cables carry fibre optics?

R-(N)TSCGEWOEU FO and the FO versions of R-(N)TSCGEWÖU and (N)TSCGEWÖU carry an A-D(ZN)13Y module with 6, 12, 18 or 24 fibres of G50/125, G62.5/125 or E9/125. F-(N)TSCGEWÖU LWL TBM has an optional fibre element, and the listed (N)TSCGEWTOEUS OFE construction combines power and earth cores, 20 × 2.5 mm² control cores and 24 single-mode fibres.

06What should I send with a VDE mining cable RFQ?

The type designation and voltage class (U0/U); cores and cross-sections, including pilot, control and fibre elements; drum length and total length; the duty, whether fixed, trailing or reeling, with reel type, travel speed and tensile load; water, oil, temperature, flame or halogen-free requirements; and the required standard and test documents.

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