NA2XS2Y / NA2XS(F)2Y / NA2XS(FL)2Y Cables

The NA2XS2Y is a single core aluminium medium voltage cable with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, copper wire screen, and a polyethylene (PE) oversheath. Its robust and UV-resistant oversheath makes this cable ideally suited for fixed outdoor installations where there may be an element of mechanical stress and sunlight exposure. Its properties allow the laying of this cable in winter conditions as cold as -20^oC. It is widely used in the construction and power distribution industries. 

Eland Cables also supplies the NA2XS(F)2Y and NA2XS(FL)2Y with single and double layer water blocking tapes for additional water resistance.

The NA2XS2Y cable voltage rating is 6/10kV, 12/20kV, or 18/30kV (with the same available for the waterblocked NA2XS(F)2Y and NA2XS(FL)2Y cables). 

NA2XS2Y / NA2XS(F)2Y / NA2X(FL)2Y cable construction

Other than for its aluminium conductor, the NA2XS2Y shares the same cable construction as its copper variant, the N2XS2Y cable. Both cables are manufactured to VDE 0276-620, HD 620 and DIN EN 60228.

This makes NA2XS2Y a cost-efficient alternative to its copper variant on installations where space is not an issue due to the larger overall diameter of aluminium cables.

NA2XS(F)2Y / NAXS(FL)2Y water blocking properties

NA2XS2Y / NA2XS(F)2Y / NA2X(FL)2Y cable specification

The specification of NA2XS2Y cables will be guided by a number of factors. Of course, the NA2XS2Y cable voltage rating (and that of the waterblocked versions) will be linked to the system design; but consider the installation environment - where these cables are laid in cable ducts liable to flooding it is advisable to have additional waterblocking protections. Similarly, the choice of a Medium Density Polyethylene outer sheath means this cable does not provide any flame retardant or self-extinguishing properties, hence being suited to external installation only. 

Eland Cables is a leading supplier of medium voltage cable manufactured to international standards. In addition to our range of unarmoured medium voltage cables we also supply MV armoured cables to British standards BS6622 and BS7835. Should you require any assistance with identifying or honing the cable specification to match your installation parameters, please contact the technical team who will be pleased to assist.