XLPE/NC; ICEA S-94-649 - RETIE

Application

Underground power distribution and subtransmission. As transformer feeders in substations. In power plants, industrial and operation installations, in residential areas and mining installations, in dry or wet locations.

CONSTRUCTION

1. Conductor: Compact standed aluminium 1350, class B.

2. Inner semi-conductor: Extruded.

3. Insulation: Cross linked polyethylene XLPE-TR (Tree retardant).

4. External semi-conductor: Extruded strippable.

These last three components extruded CV (continuous vulcanization) triple extrusion in dry cure process.

5. Concentric conductor: Copper wires helically applied. Concentric neutral according to ICEA S-94-649.

6. Tape: Polyester.

7. Outer sheath: Anti-flame compound polyvinyl chloride PVC.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Excellent properties against heat aging. Resistance to abrasion, moisture and sunlight. Resistance to liquid fuels and oils according to UIC 895 OR. Resistance to sulfuric acid according to SAE J1127. Resistant to gasoline GR I according to UL 44. Can be installed on tray (Tray Cable).

GAUGE

From 4/0 AWG up to 750 kcmil.

MARKING

NEXANS INDECO S.A. NA2XCY 46 kV - Gauge - NC(Number) - Year - Sequential length.

PACKING

Non returnable wooden reels.

COLOUR

Insulation: Natural.

Outer sheath: Black.

PRODUCT STANDARDS

ASTM B231: Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors.

ICEA S-94-649: Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV.

TESTING STANDARDS

IEC 60332-1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable - Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

UL 2556: Wire and Cable Test Methods. Section 9.3: FT1 (Vertical-Specimen) Flame Test.

UL 2556: Wire and Cable Test Methods. Section 9.6: Vertical Tray (Method 1) Flame Test.

SAE J1127: Standard for Vehicle Cables. Battery cable Clause 6.7 (Compatibility of fluids) - Resistance to Sulfuric Acid.

UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables.Section 5.17: Gasoline and oil resistance.

UIC 895 OR: Technical specifications for the supply of insulated electric cables for railway vehicles - Oil resistance.

UL 2556: Wire and Cable Test Methods. Section 4.2.8.5:Carbon-Arc and Xenon-Arc Tests- Sunlight resistance.