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IEC 60840 Cable, High Voltage Cable, Building Cable

66kv 110kv 132kv 220kv Copper Conductor XLPE Insulated High Voltage Power Cable

The products are mainly complying with IEC 60840 standard, also can be produced according to OEM requirements and other standards, such as bs standard, DIN standard, ASTM standard, etc.

  • Standard:IEC 60840
  • Certificate: ISO 9001,ISO14001,ISO45001
  • UV Proof, Flame Retardant

Application

The products are mainly complying with IEC 60840 standard, also can be produced according to OEM requirements and other standards, such as bs standard, DIN standard, ASTM standard, etc.

Voltage grade is up to 220kv, cross-section area can be up to 2500 sqmm (copper or aluminiun conductor). Conductor long-time operating temperature is 90 degrees. In short circuit, conductor highest temperature should be not more than 250 degrees.

Characteristics

  • Voltage Rating: 66kV,110kV,132V,220kV
  • Max. conductor temperature in service 90 °C
  • Max. Short time overload temperature(2 h)130 °C
  • Maximum conductor short time temperature 250 °C
  • Bending factor when laying
  • 20 x D single core cable
  • Metallic Screen: Copper wire

Products Construction

Copper or aluminium conductor
Conductor screen
XLPE insulation
Insulation screen
Copper Wire Screen
PVC or PE sheath

Applicable Standards

IEC 60840

Optional

Conductor can be water blocking
Anti-termite
Anti-rodent
Oil Resistance
UV Resistance

Technical Parameters

Nominal cross section (mm²)Conductor shapeConductor diameter (mm)Nominal insulation thickness (mm)Insulation outer diameter (mm)Copper-wire screen cross section (mm²)Nominal sheath thickness (mm)Overall nominal outer diameter (mm)Approx. mass YJV (kg/km)Approx. mass YJY (kg/km)20℃ conductor DC resistance (Ω/km)Cable capacitance @20℃ (μF/km)
1×240Circular compact conductor18.419.059.2954.074.4699655350.07540.130
1×300Circular compact conductor20.618.560.4954.075.6762157770.06010.141
1×400Circular compact conductor23.417.561.2954.076.4837060070.04700.167
1×500Circular compact conductor26.617.063.4954.078.6947264400.03360.182
1×630Circular compact conductor30.016.565.8954.582.01084069600.02830.201
1×800Circular compact conductor34.016.068.8954.585.01257476180.02210.213
1×800Segmented conductor35.016.071.1954.587.31286079040.02210.224
1×1000Segmented conductor39.016.075.1954.591.31520689880.01760.252
1×1200Segmented conductor42.616.076.7955.095.917370100070.01510.268
1×1400Segmented conductor45.216.081.3955.098.519369107690.01290.282
1×1600Segmented conductor48.516.084.6955.0101.821338115630.01130.295
1×1800Segmented conductor50.816.086.9955.0104.123249121120.01010.306
1×2000Segmented conductor54.016.090.1955.0107.325540131660.00900.322
1×2200Segmented conductor57.416.093.5955.0110.727607139950.00830.335
1×2500Segmented conductor61.216.097.3955.0114.530597151290.00720.350

FAQ

What is considered a high voltage cable?

A high-voltage wire (or cable) is an electrical conductor rated to carry high potential energy, typically above 1,000 volts (though often running from 35 kV to over 500 kV). These heavy-duty cables are designed to efficiently transmit massive amounts of electricity from power plants to municipal grids while minimizing energy loss

What cable is used for high voltage?

Depending on application needs, high voltage cable typesinclude PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulated cables. Among them, XLPE power cables are the most widely used due to their superior thermal and dielectric properties, making them suitable for demanding environments.

What is an hv cable?

A high-voltage cable (HV cable), sometimes called a high-tension cable (HT cable), is a cable used for electric power transmission at high voltage. A cable includes a conductor and insulation. Cables are considered to be fully insulated.

What is the difference between HV and LV cables?

Voltage Levels – HV systems operate above 1,000 volts, while LV systems stay below. Capacity – HV can handle significantly higher loads, ideal for energy-intensive operations. Infrastructure – HV requires more robust equipment, including larger switchgear and more complex cabling, than LV systems.

What type of wire is used for high voltage?

The most common materials used in HV cables are copper and aluminum. Most applications favor a copper conductor because stranded copper wire is very flexible and an excellent conductor. Aluminum is lighter weight and less costly, but it has a slightly lower conductivity.

Do HV cables have a neutral?

Neutral lines are commonly used in low-voltage distribution systems, but not in high-voltage transmission. Here’s why: In electrical systems, the term neutral typically refers to a point in the circuit that is at zero potential relative to the ground. The neutral wire serves as a return path for current.

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