N3GHSSYCY Shielded Rubber-Insulated PVC Sheath Mining Cable | 3.6/6kV to 12/20kV | VDE 0250

Product Overview

N3GHSSYCY Shielded Rubber-Insulated PVC Sheath Mining Cable is engineered for high-voltage applications in hazardous mining and tunneling environments. Featuring comprehensive shielding, monitoring conductors, and robust construction, this cable provides reliable energy supply to medium-voltage equipment while enabling continuous insulation monitoring for enhanced safety in underground operations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive Monitoring System: Phase-concentric earth conductor and monitoring shield enable continuous insulation fault detection

• High Voltage Capability: Available in 3.6/6kV, 6/10kV, 8.7/15kV, and 12/20kV ratings

• Enhanced Mobility: Designed for progressive unwinding as excavation work advances

• Robust Mechanical Protection: Galvanized steel wire armour with multiple PVC sheaths

• Superior Electrical Performance: Low capacitance design suitable for expanded 5kV networks

• Environmental Adaptability: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications in harsh conditions

Applications

Critical high-voltage applications in mining and tunneling:

• Mobile Operating Equipment: Energy supply to MV equipment in tunneling and underground mining

• High-Voltage Transformers: Stationary operation in mining and tunneling applications

• Progressive Excavation: Equipment shifted forward in stages as excavation work progresses

• Hazardous Environments: Mines and underground excavations with dangerous conditions

• 10kV and 5kV Networks: Suitable for expanded networks due to low capacitance design

• Container Installation: Mobile laying in containers with progressive unwinding capability

Construction

Advanced Multi-Layer Construction:

• Conductors: Flexible stranded copper conductor, class 5 (DIN VDE 0295)

• Insulation: EPR compound type 3GI3

• Electrical Field Control: Inner and outer semiconductive layer of semiconductive rubber

• Pilot Cores: Stranded copper conductor with EPR insulation

• Earth Conductor: Spiral of copper wires over the outer semiconductive layer

• Inner Sheath: PVC compound type YM5

• Monitoring Conductor: Conductive tape serving and overall concentric Cu wire spinning

• Intermediate Sheath: PVC compound type YM5

• Armour: Braid of galvanized steel wires

• Outer Sheath: PVC compound type YM5

Characteristics

Electrical & Mechanical Performance:

• Voltage Rating (Uo/U): 3.6/6kV | 6/10kV | 8.7/15kV | 12/20kV

• Test Voltage:

  • 3.6/6kV: 11kV

  • 6/10kV: 17kV

• Maximum Short Circuit Temperature: +250°C

• Maximum Working Temperature: +90°C (conductor)

• Ambient Temperature:

  • Fixed: -40°C to +80°C

  • Flexed: +5°C to +80°C

• Minimum Bending Radius:

  • Fixed: 6 × overall diameter

  • Flexed: 10 × overall diameter

• Maximum Tensile Load: 15N/mm²

Standards Compliance

Applied Standards:

• VDE 0250 Part 605

Specifications

3.6/6kV Specifications:

6/10kV Specifications:

8.7/15kV Specifications:

12/20kV Specifications:

Key Advantages

• Advanced Safety Monitoring: Integrated monitoring system detects insulation faults and external damage

• High Voltage Versatility: Multiple voltage ratings from 3.6/6kV to 12/20kV for various applications

• Progressive Deployment: Mobile design allows unwinding as excavation operations progress

• Robust Protection: Multiple protective layers including steel armour and PVC sheaths

• Technical Compliance: Meets VDE 0250 Part 605 standards for mining applications

• Reliable Performance: Maintains electrical integrity in harsh underground environments