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BS6622 - 6.35/11kv 3 core SWA Cables for Energy Networks

Armoured 3-core XLPE insulated MV cable. Rated voltage 6.35/11 KV

DESCRIPTION
Electric cable with copper conductors, semiconductive conductor screen, XLPE
insulation, semiconductive insulation screen, copper tape metallic screen of each core,
PVC bedding, galvanized steel wires armour (SWA) and PVC outer sheath

Application

for energy networks where mechanical stresses are expected. Suitable for
underground installation or in ducts

The cable is suitable for rated voltage 6/10KV according to IEC 60502-2

Design
STANDARDS
1. copper conductor
International IEC 60502-2
2. semiconductive conductor screen
National BS 6622
3. XLPE insulation

4. semiconductive insulation screen

5. metallic screen

6. PVC bedding

7. galvanized steel wires armour

8. PVC outer sheath

Single core xables are with Aluminium wires armour (AWA) with designation: CU/
XLPE/AWA/PVC 6.35/11KV

CHARACTERISTICS
Construction characteristics
Conductor material Copper
Conductor shape Circular
Conductor flexibility Stranded class 2
Material of the inner semi-conductor Semi-conducting compound
Insulation XLPE (chemical)
Material of the external semi-conductor Extruded strippable

Conductor flexibility Lead free Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) Max. conductor temperature in service Flame retardant
Stranded class 2 Yes 6.35 / 11 kV 90 °C IEC 60332-1

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BS6622 - 6.35/11kv 3 core SWA Cables for Energy Networks
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Construction characteristics
Screen Bare copper
Inner sheath PVC
Armour type Galvanized steel wires
Outer sheath PVC
Colour Red
Lead free Yes
Dimensional characteristics
Number of cores 3
Electrical characteristics
Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) 6.35 / 11 kV
Usage characteristics
Max. conductor temperature in service 90 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature 250 °C
Flame retardant IEC 60332-1

TECHNICAL DATA
Cross section Nom. outer diam. Approx. weight Max. DC Resist. Cond. 20°C
[mm²] [mm] [kg/km] [Ohm/km]
16 44.7 3750 1.15
25 48.0 4050 0.727
35 49.0 4400 0.524
50 52.0 5050 0.387
70 55.5 5950 0.268
95 59.5 7050 0.193
120 63.2 8150 0.153
150 66.5 9230 0.124
185 70.5 10620 0.099
240 77.5 13650 0.075
300 82.5 15950 0.06
400 90.5 19200 0.047

SELLING INFORMATION
Note: on request the cable is available with black polyethylene (PE) outer sheath

Conductor flexibility Lead free Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) Max. conductor temperature in service Flame retardant
Stranded class 2 Yes 6.35 / 11 kV 90 °C IEC 60332-1

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is
indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.
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