XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Type A1 Cable – Medium Voltage Single Core – SANS 1339, 3.8/6.6kV to 19/33kV

Product Overview

They are suitable for use in distribution installations, electric power stations and industrial systems. The cables are for fixed assembly in lines with unlimited difference levels, indoor installations, in cable ducts, conduits and shafts, over shelves and grills directly underground in ditch and outdoor shelter.

Standards: SANS 1339

Technical Data:

  • Voltage: 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, 12.7/22kV, 19/33kV

  • Size: 50mm², 70mm², 95mm², 120mm², 150mm², 185mm², 240mm², 300mm², 400mm², 500mm², 630mm², 800mm², 1000mm²

  • Operating temperature: 90°C continuous operation

  • Short Circuit Temperature: +250°C

  • Minimum Bending Radius: 15 × overall diameter


Specifications

Property Details
Voltage Level Medium Voltage (3.8/6.6kV to 19/33kV)
Working Temperature 90°C
Standard SANS 1339

Construction

  • Conductor: Stranded copper conductor or circular aluminum conductor per SANS 1411‑1

  • Inner Semi‑Conductive Layer: Semi‑conductive conductor screen

  • Insulation: XLPE (Cross‑Linked Polyethylene)

  • Outer Semi‑Conductive Layer: Semi‑conductive core screen

  • Screen: Copper tape screen

  • Tape: Semi‑conductive tape

  • Inner Sheath: FRPVC (red stripe) / LHPVC (blue stripe)

  • Armour: Aluminium wire armour (AWA)

  • Outer Sheath: FRPVC (red stripe) / LHPVC (blue stripe)


Technical Parameters

3.8/6.6 kV

Core × Size (N × mm²) Conductor diameter app. (mm) Insulation thickness nominal (mm) Nominal diameter over insulation (mm) Nominal thickness of Copper tape (mm) Nominal diameter over armour wires (mm) Diameter of Cable max. (mm)
1×50 8.4 2.5 15.9 0.1 1.6 28.4
1×70 10.0 2.5 17.4 0.1 1.6 29.9
1×95 11.7 2.5 19.2 0.1 1.6 31.9
1×120 13.4 2.5 20.9 0.1 1.6 33.6
1×150 14.6 2.5 22.1 0.1 1.6 35.0
1×185 16.4 2.5 23.9 0.1 2.0 37.6
1×240 18.8 2.6 26.5 0.1 2.0 40.4
1×300 21.4 2.8 29.5 0.1 2.0 43.6
1×400 24.3 3.0 32.8 0.1 2.0 47.2
1×500 27.3 3.2 36.2 0.1 2.5 52.5
1×630 31.0 3.2 39.9 0.1 2.5 56.3
1×800 34.1 3.2 43.0 0.1 2.5 59.6
1×1000 39.5 3.2 48.4 0.1 2.5 65.7

6.35/11 kV

Core × Size (N × mm²) Conductor diameter app. (mm) Insulation thickness nominal (mm) Nominal diameter over insulation (mm) Nominal thickness of Copper tape (mm) Nominal diameter over armour wires (mm) Diameter of Cable max. (mm)
1×50 8.4 3.4 17.9 0.1 1.6 30.3
1×70 10.0 3.4 19.4 0.1 1.6 32.1
1×95 11.7 3.4 21.2 0.1 1.6 33.9
1×120 13.4 3.4 22.9 0.1 1.6 35.8
1×150 14.6 3.4 24.1 0.1 2.0 38.0
1×185 16.4 3.4 25.9 0.1 2.0 39.8
1×240 18.8 3.4 28.3 0.1 2.0 42.4
1×300 21.4 3.4 30.9 0.1 2.0 45.0
1×400 24.3 3.4 33.8 0.1 2.0 48.4
1×500 27.3 3.4 36.8 0.1 2.5 52.8
1×630 31.0 3.4 40.5 0.1 2.5 56.9
1×800 34.1 3.4 43.6 0.1 2.5 60.2
1×1000 39.5 3.4 49.0 0.1 2.5 66.3

12.7/22 kV

Core × Size (N × mm²) Conductor diameter app. (mm) Insulation thickness nominal (mm) Nominal diameter over insulation (mm) Nominal thickness of Copper tape (mm) Nominal diameter over armour wires (mm) Diameter of Cable max. (mm)
1×50 8.4 5.5 22.5 0.1 1.6 35.4
1×70 10.0 5.5 24.0 0.1 2.0 37.7
1×95 11.7 5.5 25.8 0.1 2.0 39.7
1×120 13.4 5.5 27.5 0.1 2.0 41.4
1×150 14.6 5.5 28.7 0.1 2.0 42.8
1×185 16.4 5.5 30.5 0.1 2.0 44.6
1×240 18.8 5.5 32.9 0.1 2.0 47.3
1×300 21.4 5.5 35.5 0.1 2.5 51.3
1×400 24.3 5.5 38.4 0.1 2.5 54.4
1×500 27.3 5.5 41.4 0.1 2.5 57.8
1×630 31.0 5.5 45.1 0.1 2.5 62.0
1×800 34.1 5.5 48.2 0.1 2.5 65.5
1×1000 39.5 5.5 53.6 0.1 2.5 71.3

19/33 kV

Core × Size (N × mm²) Conductor diameter app. (mm) Insulation thickness nominal (mm) Nominal diameter over insulation (mm) Nominal thickness of Copper tape (mm) Nominal diameter over armour wires (mm) Diameter of Cable max. (mm)
1×50 8.4 8.0 28.0 0.1 2.0 42.1
1×70 10.0 8.0 29.5 0.1 2.0 43.6
1×95 11.7 8.0 31.3 0.1 2.0 45.7
1×120 13.4 8.0 33.0 0.1 2.0 47.4
1×150 14.6 8.0 34.2 0.1 2.5 50.0
1×185 16.4 8.0 36.0 0.1 2.5 52.0
1×240 18.8 8.0 38.4 0.1 2.5 54.4
1×300 21.4 8.0 41.0 0.1 2.5 57.4
1×400 24.3 8.0 43.9 0.1 2.5 60.5
1×500 27.3 8.0 46.9 0.1 2.5 64.0
1×630 31.0 8.0 50.6 0.1 2.5 67.9
1×800 34.1 8.0 53.7 0.1 3.15 72.9
1×1000 39.5 8.0 59.1 0.1 3.15 78.7