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LV XLPE insulated power cables up to 1000 mm
APAR manufactures low-voltage, XLPE-insulated, heavy-duty cables.
AC voltageUp to and including 1100 V
DC voltageUp to and including 1500 V to earth
Conductor size1 core up to 1000 mm²
Temperature90°C continuous, 250°C short circuit
✓ Up to 1100 V
✓ XLPE
✓ IS 7098-1
✓ Armoured or unarmoured
Description
OverviewXLPE cables have higher electrical strength retention, short circuit rating and better electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. The cables are precision-engineered to meet specific requirements and high service performance. Moreover, XLPE cables have better resistance to moisture and to surge currents. XLPE Cables also have higher cable operating temperatures at 90°C, and short circuit temperatures at 250°C. Multi core cables can be used for analogue and digital signals, as well as power distribution. They are often used to simplify the physical setup of a system and to provide a neater connection between two pieces of equipment. We have also developed higher-ampacity XLPE cables suitable for maximum continuous operating temperatures of 105°C. Application These cables are mainly used for low-voltage power distribution by utilities supplying power to industrial and commercial enterp
Why this wire
Key benefits Armoured or unarmoured Aluminium armour on single core, GI steel on multicore.
1 to 5 core Up to 1000 mm² single core; 400–500 mm² multicore.
Reduced neutral 2, 3 and 4 core with reduced neutral conductor available.
Sheath to suit PVC, PE, FR, FRLS or LSOH as required.
Smaller diameter Lower laying cost and a tighter bending radius.
105°C option Higher-ampacity variant available.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | These cables are mainly used for low-voltage power distribution by utilities supplying power to industrial and commercial enterprises, and for various equipment, large motors and other connected loads. |
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| Characteristics | Suitable for use on AC 1 phase or 3 phase (earthed or unearthed) for low voltage up to and including 1100 V. These cables can be used on DC systems for rated voltage up to and including 1500 V on earth. The inner/outer sheaths of PVC/PE/FR/FRLS/LSOH are available as per customer requirements. The armouring of single core cables with aluminium flat strip/round wire or tape is provided. For multi core cables, the GI Steel can be in flat strip, round wire or tape. The conductor used is generally Class 2 stranded compacted. 8000 series aluminium can also be provided. |
| Applicable standards | I.S. 7098 PART 1 , IEC 60502-1 and BS 5467 specifications for the voltage range of 600/1000 volts and 1100 volts. They can also be manfuactured as per AS/NZS 4026 & AS/NZS : 5000.1 |
| Product range | 1 core armoured, unarmoured, PVC/PE sheathed cables 600/1000 V & 1900/3300 V up to and including 1000 mm² 2 core armoured, unarmoured, PVC/PE sheathed cables 600/1000 V & 1900/3300 V up to and including 400mm² 3 core armoured, unarmoured, PVC/PE sheathed cables 600/1000 V & 1900/3300 V up to and including 400mm² 4 core armoured, unarmoured, PVC/PE sheathed cables 600/1000 V & 1900/3300 V up to and including 500mm² 2,3 and 4 core cables with reduced neutral conductor: both armoured and unarmoured. PVC sheathed cables 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V up to and including 400 mm² 5 core cables up to and including 150 mm² |
| Advantages | Long service life with defect-free insulation. Lower laying cost due to comparatively smaller diameter of cable and higher weight. Lower installation charges, as the diameter of the cable is smaller, with a smaller bending radius, which requires less space for cable laying. |
Construction
Cutaway123
- 1ConductorStranded, sized and specified for the application
- 2InsulationCompound selected for the product type and temperature rating
- 3Printed identificationGrade, size, voltage and applicable standard
Dimensions & ratings
Technical dataSingle core XLPE, armoured and unarmoured, aluminium or copper conductor, to IS 7098 Part 1 (1988). Aluminium DC resistance is withheld at 4, 6 and 10 mm² pending confirmation by the technical team.
| Size (mm²) | XLPE ins. (mm) | O.D. unarm. (mm) | DC res. Al (Ω/km) | DC res. Cu (Ω/km) | In ground 30°C Al (A) | In ground 30°C Cu (A) | In air 40°C Al (A) | In air 40°C Cu (A) | Short circuit 1s Al (kA) | Short circuit 1s Cu (kA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | — | 4.61 | 37 | 47 | 33 | 41 | 0.38 | 0.57 |
| 6 | 0.7 | 9.0 | — | 3.08 | 47 | 58 | 43 | 52 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| 10 | 0.7 | 9.5 | — | 1.83 | 59 | 77 | 55 | 71 | 0.94 | 1.43 |
| 16 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 1.91 | 1.15 | 76 | 98 | 72 | 94 | 1.50 | 2.29 |
| 25 | 0.9 | 12.0 | 1.20 | 0.727 | 98 | 126 | 98 | 126 | 2.36 | 3.56 |
| 35 | 0.9 | 13.0 | 0.868 | 0.524 | 116 | 150 | 119 | 154 | 3.30 | 5.00 |
| 50 | 1 | 14.0 | 0.641 | 0.387 | 137 | 177 | 145 | 187 | 4.72 | 7.15 |
| 70 | 1.1 | 16.0 | 0.443 | 0.268 | 168 | 216 | 185 | 238 | 6.60 | 10.01 |
| 95 | 1.1 | 17.5 | 0.320 | 0.193 | 202 | 260 | 235 | 303 | 8.96 | 13.58 |
| 120 | 1.2 | 19.0 | 0.253 | 0.153 | 230 | 295 | 276 | 354 | 11.32 | 17.16 |
| 150 | 1.4 | 21.5 | 0.206 | 0.124 | 256 | 329 | 314 | 403 | 14.16 | 21.45 |
| 185 | 1.6 | 23.5 | 0.164 | 0.0991 | 290 | 371 | 366 | 468 | 17.46 | 26.45 |
| 240 | 1.7 | 26.0 | 0.125 | 0.0754 | 335 | 427 | 434 | 553 | 22.65 | 34.32 |
| 300 | 1.8 | 28.0 | 0.100 | 0.0601 | 376 | 477 | 500 | 634 | 28.32 | 42.90 |
| 400 | 2 | 32.0 | 0.0778 | 0.047 | 429 | 537 | 589 | 737 | 37.76 | 57.25 |
| 500 | 2.2 | 36.0 | 0.0605 | 0.0366 | 485 | 598 | 685 | 844 | 47.20 | 71.50 |
| 630 | 2.4 | 39.5 | 0.0469 | 0.0283 | 546 | 661 | 793 | 961 | 59.45 | 90.10 |
| 800 | 2.6 | 44.5 | 0.0367 | 0.0221 | 608 | 721 | 907 | 1077 | 75.50 | 114.4 |
| 1000 | 2.8 | 49.5 | 0.0291 | 0.0176 | 665 | 772 | 1022 | 1188 | 94.40 | 143.00 |
Standards & approvals
ComplianceManufactured to IS 7098 Part 1, IEC 60502-1, BS 5467, AS/NZS 4026, AS/NZS 5000.1, and tested in APAR's NABL-accredited laboratory. Test certificates and detailed technical particulars are issued on request — please confirm the standard your project is tendered against.
IS 7098 Part 1IEC 60502-1BS 5467AS/NZS 4026AS/NZS 5000.1
Applications
Where it's usedCommercial enterprisesVarious equipmentLarge motorsConnected loads
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Good to knowWhat are the main applications?+
Typical applications include commercial enterprises, various equipment, large motors, connected loads. Contact our technical team to confirm suitability for your specification.
Where are these cables typically used?+
These cables are mainly used for low-voltage power distribution by utilities supplying power to industrial and commercial enterprises, and for various equipment, large motors and other connected loads.
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