8.7/15kV & 19/33kV XLPE Power Cables | Copper Conductor, PVC Sheath | SWA/AWA Armoured | IEC 60502-2 / BS 6622，XLPE Insulated Armoured Power Cables (Cu/XLPE/CTS/PVC/SWA/AWA/PVC)
Product Overview
Engineered for critical power transmission, these XLPE-insulated armoured cables feature copper conductors, triple-layer screening, and steel/aluminum armour under a UV-resistant PVC sheath. Designed for underground, ducting, and industrial installations requiring mechanical protection and electrical stability.
1. Application
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Underground direct burial & cable ducting systems
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Power distribution networks and substation connections
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Industrial plants, mining operations, and port facilities
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Infrastructure projects requiring rodent/crush resistance
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Fixed installations (90°C continuous operating temperature)
2. Product Structure & Materials
| Layer | Material | Specification | Primary Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Copper | Class 2 stranded per BS EN 60228:2005 | Low-resistance current carrying |
| Conductor Screen | Semi-conducting compound | Non-metallic | Electric field homogenization |
| Insulation | XLPE | Cross-linked polyethylene, Type GP8 to BS 7655 | Dielectric strength (8-33kV), thermal stability |
| Insulation Screen | Semi-conducting compound | Non-metallic | Contained electric field |
| Metallic Screen | Copper tape | Per BS 6622 | Fault current capacity, EMI shielding |
| Bedding | PVC | Type TM1 to BS 7655 | Core protection and separation |
| Armour | SWA (Multi-core) AWA (Single-core) |
Galvanized steel wire Aluminum wire |
Crush/impact resistance (50kN) |
| Outer Sheath | PVC | Type TM1, Red/Black | Chemical/abrasion/UV resistance |
3. Standards & Compliance
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Design Standards: IEC 60502-2 / GB/T 12706.2
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Conductor: IEC 60228 / BS EN 60228:2005
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Materials: BS 7655, BS 6622
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Optional Certifications: BS, DIN, ICEA (on request)
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Quality Certificates: CE, ISO 9001
4. Technical Parameters
Three Core 8.7/15kV Armoured Cables (Um=17.5kV)
| Cross-Section (mm²) | Insul. Thick. (mm) | Bedding Thick. (mm) | Armour Wire (mm) | Sheath Thick. (mm) | Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 55.2 | 5,600 |
| 35 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 57.6 | 6,130 |
| 50 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 61.1 | 7,010 |
| 70 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 64.6 | 8,030 |
| 95 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 68.2 | 9,160 |
| 120 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 71.7 | 10,340 |
| 150 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 75.4 | 11,730 |
| 185 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 3.15 | 3.4 | 80.6 | 14,170 |
| 240 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 3.15 | 3.6 | 86.6 | 16,670 |
| 300 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 3.15 | 3.7 | 91.3 | 19,140 |
| 400 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 3.15 | 4.0 | 100.0 | 23,360 |
Three Core 19/33kV Armoured Cables (Um=36kV)
| Cross-Section (mm²) | Insul. Thick. (mm) | Bedding Thick. (mm) | Armour Wire (mm) | Sheath Thick. (mm) | Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 74.9 | 9,460 |
| 50 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 3.15 | 3.4 | 79.0 | 10,620 |
| 70 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 3.15 | 3.5 | 82.5 | 11,840 |
| 95 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 3.15 | 3.6 | 86.4 | 13,200 |
| 120 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.15 | 3.7 | 89.9 | 14,520 |
| 150 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.15 | 3.8 | 93.6 | 16,070 |
| 185 | 8.0 | 2.1 | 3.15 | 3.9 | 97.3 | 17,710 |
| 240 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 3.15 | 4.1 | 103.2 | 20,370 |
| 300 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 3.15 | 4.3 | 108.2 | 22,980 |
| 400 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 3.15 | 4.5 | 116.8 | 27,480 |
Note: Weights shown for copper conductors. Aluminum conductor options available.
5. Packaging & Delivery
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Reel Type: Fumigated wooden/steel-wooden drums
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Standard Lengths: 500m or 1,000m per drum
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Customization: Cut-to-length service available
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Export Packaging: IP67 waterproof wrapping
6. Product Advantages
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Triple Electrical Protection
Conductor/insulation/copper tape screening eliminates partial discharges -
Robust Mechanical Defense
SWA withstands 300J impact resistance; AWA prevents electrolytic corrosion -
Environmental Resilience
UV-stabilized PVC sheath operates from -20°C to 90°C -
Enhanced Safety
Flame-retardant to IEC 60332-1, smoke density ≤60% (IEC 61034) -
Long Service Life
35+ year design life in buried/duct installations