Tow Cable Considerations - Klein 3000 Series Troubleshooting Manual

SYSTEM 3000 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4.10

TOW CABLE CONSIDERATIONS.

Klein recommends that tow cables have the following characteristics.
Type:
Conductors:
Diameter (OD):
Breaking Strength:
Working Load:
Operational Length:
Voltage Rating:
Termination:
Type:
Conductors:
Diameter (OD):
Breaking Strength:
Working Load:
Operational Length:
Voltage Rating:
L-3 Klein Associates, Inc.
LIGHTWEIGHT TOW CABLE
Polyurethane
reinforced
Coaxial copper
1.03 cm (0.405 in)
2270 kg (5000 lb)
454 kg (1000 lb)
150 m maximum
600 VDC
Stainless steel shackle at towfish end
ARMORED TOW CABLE
Double layer, counter helical, galvanized
improved plow steel (GIPS)
Stainless steel available as option
Coaxial copper
10.2 mm (0.40 in)
4990 kg (11,000 lb)
1247 kg (2,750 lb)
150 m maximum
1200 VDC
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
jacketed, coaxial Kevlar
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