NTMTWOEU Mine Hoist Cable Manufacturer | Underground Mining Lift Cable

  • NTMTWOEU Mine Hoist Cable is a flexible rubber-sheathed mining cable designed for suspended installation in underground mine hoist systems. The cable combines power, control and telecommunication functions in a single construction and is specifically engineered for intrinsically safe operation in underground mining environments.
  • The cable is widely used in mine lifts, shaft hoists, personnel elevators and material transportation systems where reliable communication between operators and underground personnel is essential.
  • Manufactured according to VDE 0250 Part 813, NTMTWOEU cables feature tinned copper conductors, EPR insulation, a central steel support element and a PCP rubber outer sheath for superior mechanical strength and long service life in demanding mining conditions.

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Construction

Conductor: Flexible stranded tinned copper conductor, Class 5 according to DIN VDE 0295 / IEC 60228.

Insulation: EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) Type 3GI3.

Support Element: Central galvanized steel support element.

Anti-Torsion Layer: Textile anti-torsion braid.

Communication Core: Shielded telephone-type pilot conductors.

Outer Sheath: PCP Rubber Type 5GM5.

Application

Underground Mine Hoists: Personnel transportation systems.

Mine Shaft Elevators: Vertical lifting systems.

Material Hoisting Equipment: Ore and equipment transport.

Underground Lift Control Systems: Control and monitoring circuits.

Mining Communication Systems: Integrated telephonic communication.

Coal Mine Shaft Systems: Underground coal mining operations.

NTMTWOEU vs Standard Mining Cable?

Feature NTMTWOEU Standard Mining Cable
Suspended Installation Yes Limited
Central Steel Support Yes No
Telephone Core Yes Optional
Anti-Torsion Braid Yes Usually No
Mine Hoist Application Excellent Limited
Intrinsically Safe Control Yes Optional

Advantages of NTMTWOEU Cable?

Compared with conventional flexible mining cables, NTMTWOEU offers:

  • Higher tensile load capacity
  • Superior vertical suspension performance
  • Integrated communication channels
  • Reduced cable twisting
  • Improved operational safety
  • Reliable performance in deep mine shafts
  • Enhanced resistance to mechanical stress

Difference between NTMCGCWOEU and NTMTWOEU

Both are European standard heavy-duty rubber flexible cables for mining/industrial use, core differences in structure, conductor & application:
  • Full name: Multi-core cable with concentric earth conductor + control cores
  • Structure: Power cores + central concentric earth wire + auxiliary/control cores, overall screened
  • Features: Built-in dedicated earth & control lines; enhanced grounding & signal transmission
  • Use case: Mining machinery, draglines, LHDs, equipment needing power + control + reliable earthing in harsh sites

2. NTMTWOEU

  • Full name: Multi-core cable with only power cores (no integrated control/central earth)
  • Structure: Pure power conductor cores, basic rubber insulated, overall reinforced sheath
  • Features: Simplified structure, higher flexibility, lighter, for pure power supply
  • Use case: General mobile mining equipment, hoists, conveyors, only power transmission (no control signal)

Tebaoflex NTMTWOEU Mine Shaft Hoisting Project

Location: South America

Application: Personnel and material hoist system

Cable Type: NTMTWOEU 18×2.5ST + 6x1FM(C)

Installation Length: 180m vertical shaft

Benefits:

  • Reliable communication
  • Improved safety
  • Reduced downtime

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Order cable information  NTMTWOEU Mine Hoist Cables

Number of Cores×Nominal Cross Section  

Minimum Overall

Diameter

Maximum Overall

Diameter

Weight

(approx.)

kg/km

8×2.5ST+2x1FM(C) 21.7 23.7 800
8×2.5ST+10x (2x1FM)C 34.0 37.5 1450
14×2.5ST+6x1FM(C) 27.0 31.0 1200
18×2.5ST+6x1FM(C) 38.0 42.0 1800
19×1.5(C)ST+6x (2x1FM)C 35.1 38.1 2145

NTMTWOEU Mine Hoist Cable FAQ

1. What is NTMTWOEU cable used for?

NTMTWOEU cable is designed for suspended mine hoist systems in underground mines and provides both control and telecommunication functions.

2. What does the central steel support element do?

It carries the mechanical load of the cable during vertical suspension and protects conductors from excessive tensile stress.

3. Is NTMTWOEU suitable for underground coal mines?

Yes. The cable is designed for underground mining environments and intrinsically safe control systems.

4. What insulation material is used?

EPR type 3GI3 insulation.

5. What outer sheath material is used?

PCP rubber type 5GM5.

6. What standard does NTMTWOEU comply with?

VDE 0250 Part 813.

7. Can NTMTWOEU be customized?

Yes. Different conductor configurations, communication pairs and special compounds can be manufactured upon request.

8. What is the difference between NTMTWOEU and NTSWOEU?

NTMTWOEU is specifically designed for mine hoists with integrated communication cores and central support elements, while NTSWOEU is mainly used for mining loaders and mobile