Low Voltage Aluminium Waveform Cable - 1kV, XLPE, PVC - 95mm² to 300mm²
Description
Low voltage (600/1000V) waveform cables are primarily used by UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) for underground power distribution, specifically for connecting mains supplies to homes and businesses.
Their unique construction, featuring a "waveform" lay of neutral/earth conductors, allows for easier, safer jointing to live conductors, making them ideal for street lighting, service connections, and network extensions.
Aluminium Waveform cable is used as an energy supply cable most commonly found in power station distribution, panel boards and street lighting areas where mechanical protection is required. It consists of 3 or 4 aluminium conductors in sector shape with a copper conductor in a waveform lay.
PVC waveform cables are suitable for direct burial. For directly buried cables, the laying depth for sufficient protection of the cables shall be at least 0.5 m and 0.8 m under road.
Used by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) such as UKPN, NGED, ENW, NPG, SSE, SPEN and NIE.
Key Features
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Voltage Rating 600/1000 Volts -
Minimum Bending Radius 95mm²: 8X Overall Diameter
185mm²: 9X Overall Diameter
300mm²:10 X Overall Diameter -
Flame Retardancy BS EN 60332-1-2 -
Temperature Limits Temperature Range: -15°C to + 70°C
Construction
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Conductor: Class 1 Solid Aluminium
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Insulation: Cross Linked polyethylene (XLPE)
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Binder Tape: Non-hygroscopic binder tape
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Bedding: Extruded Rubber Compound
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Waveform Conductor: Plain Copper wire Screen
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Separator: Binding Tape
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Outer Sheath: Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) with UV additive
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Sheath Colour: Black
Standards
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BS7870 - 3-40
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BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2
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BS7870-1