Introducing the RADOX® 185 mm2: a new high voltage FLEX screened cable for intensive EV applications 

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are ramping up Electric Vehicle (EV) production, driving the growing demand for high-quality cables in electric mining vehicles. Initiatives like the EU’s plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035 have driven significant investments in EV technology. Robust and high-performance cables are therefore essential for ensuring electric mining vehicles can endure harsh conditions.

According to recent reports, nearly half of mining vehicle sales are projected to be electric by 2044, indicating a shift towards electrified heavy-duty vehicles. As businesses adopt EVs for intensive applications, it is essential to ensure their effectiveness under harsh conditions.

This transition is progressing, with EVs already present at modern mining sites. These include haulage trucks for transporting materials to processing sites, loaders that collect loose or waste materials from the mine face, and underground specialised vehicles for accessing working areas and performing excavation tasks in high-risk zones.

In agricultural applications, vehicles such as tractors and combines play a crucial role in effective farming. Tasks like harvesting, irrigation, and fertilising can impact the machinery if its components are not resilient enough. Similar concerns apply to vehicles used in marine applications too.

Each of these vehicles require cables that deliver high durability, flexibility in extreme temperatures, and adequate resistance to chemicals and environmental factors they may be exposed to during operations. Thankfully, HUBER+SUHNER RADOX® high voltage cables shine when high AC currents are deployed in vehicles at higher frequencies, and our engineering expertise has been demonstrated by our new addition to the RADOX® high voltage FLEX screened cable family.

Developed to offer greater abrasion and pressure resistance at high temperatures, the solution will remain flexible between -40 °C up to 150 °C. This enhanced resistance also extends to chemical and environmental resistance too, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications found in the mining, agricultural and marine sectors. 

Despite having the largest cross-section in the family, the RADOX® 185 mm2 FLEX screened cable can offer up to 30 % less bending force compared to standard cables, improving flexibility without compromising performance.

OEMs can rely on HUBER+SUHNER for high-quality EV cables. The RADOX® 185 mm2 cable offers superior shield current load, tested and validated to meet customer needs. We provide large cross-sections based on the ISO 19642 standard and our RADOX® 185 mm2 FLEX screened cables are ECE R118 approved. This ensures optimal performance in harsh conditions, offering durability and resistance against chemical and environmental challenges for heavy-duty EVs.