Wire and Cable Products Categorized by IEC Standard Series

1. Power Transmission & Distribution

Medium Voltage Cables (IEC 60502-2)

  • XLPE Insulated (MV-105):
    • Voltage: 5kV to 35kV
    • Design: Triple-layer HDPE sheath, copper tape shielding.
    • Applications: Underground grid networks, industrial plants.
  • EPR Insulated (MV-90):
    • Voltage: 8kV to 45kV
    • Features: High flexibility, ozone/chemical-resistant.
    • Applications: Offshore wind farms, mining operations.

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)

  • ±320kV XLPE (IEC 62895):
    • Capacity: 1500 MW
    • Design: Carbon-coated conductors, subsea-rated armor.
    • Applications: Transnational grid interconnects.

2. Renewable Energy Systems

Wind Energy Cables

  • 35kV Wind Turbine Cables (IEC 61400-24):
    • Voltage: 35kV
    • Design: Torsion-resistant, UV/abrasion-proof.
    • Applications: Offshore/onshore wind turbine towers.
  • Solar PV Cables (IEC 62930):
    • PV-WIRE: 10 AWG to 4/0 AWG
    • Voltage: 1.5kV DC
    • Features: UV/ozone-resistant, -40°C to 120°C.

Hydrogen & Energy Storage

  • Electrolyzer Cables (IEC 62930):
    • Voltage: 1kV
    • Design: EPR insulation, H₂ gas-resistant.

3. Fire Survival & Safety

Mineral-Insulated Cables (IEC 60702)

  • MICC (1C×2.5mm²):
    • Voltage: 750V AC/DC
    • Fire Rating: 950°C for 3 hours (IEC 60331-1).
    • Applications: Emergency lighting, nuclear facilities.
  • Ceramic Fiber Cables (IEC 60331-21):
    • Temperature: 1800°C for 90 minutes.
    • Design: Ceramic fiber core + silicone outer layer.

Low-Smoke Halogen-Free (LSHF)

  • IEC 60754-1/2 Compliant:
    • Voltage: 0.6/1kV
    • Features: Acid gas emission ≤0.5%, smoke density ≤60%.

4. Data & Communication

Fiber Optic Cables

  • OM3/OM4 Multimode (IEC 60793-2-10):
    • Bandwidth: 10Gbps @ 550m (OM4), 850nm wavelength.
    • Applications: Data centers, LAN backbones.
  • OS2 Single-Mode (IEC 60793-2-50):
    • Attenuation: ≤0.17 dB/km @1550nm.
    • Applications: Long-haul telecom, submarine networks.

Ethernet & Industrial Networks

  • Cat8.2 (IEC 61156-8):
    • Bandwidth: 2000 MHz
    • Speed: 40Gbps @ 30m
    • Design: Shielded F/UTP, 23 AWG.
  • PROFINET (IEC 61158):
    • Sizes: 22 AWG, 4-pair
    • Voltage: 300V
    • Applications: Industrial automation, real-time control.

5. Marine & Subsea Applications

Submarine Power Cables (IEC 63026)

  • 220kV XLPE (IEC 60502-2):
    • Depth Rating: 2000m
    • Design: Double-armored, corrosion-resistant.
  • Dynamic Umbilicals (IEC 61892):
    • Voltage: 36kV
    • Features: Hybrid power + fiber optic + hydraulic lines.