19/33kV Cables
Eland Cables' Medium Voltage Armoured Cable portfolio includes the 19/33 (36)kV cables designed for power distribution networks.
Manufactured to Standards including BS6622, BS7835 and BS7870-4.10, these MV cables are available as single core cables or three-core cables.
33kV Cable Specification
33kV cables are generally specified as underground mains power cables, supplied with Class 2 stranded copper conductors - although standards do also allow for Class 1 solid and Class 2 stranded aluminium conductors which are available upon request.
These cables are suitable for direct burial, subject to relevant regulations. Armoured cables, with MDPE, PVC or LSZH sheathing provide for additional mechanical protection where the installation environment demands it.
33kV Cable Construction
| BS6622 33kV Cable | BS7835 33kV Cable | BS7870-4.10 33kV Cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Class 2 stranded copper or Class 1 solid /Class 2 stranded aluminium | ||
| Conductor Screen | Semi-conductive Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) | ||
| Insulation | XLPE | ||
| Insulation Screen | Semi-conductive XLPE | ||
| Metallic Screen | Individual or overall copper tape | ||
| Filler | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) fibres | ||
| Separator | Binding Tape | ||
| Bedding | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) compound | N/A |
| Armour |
Single core cable: Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA) |
N/A | |
| Sheath | PVC or MDPE | LSZH | MDPE or LSZH |
These British Standard cables are also generally available with a 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, 8.7/15kV and 12.7/22kV voltage rating. Please refer to the PDF specification sheets for further information.
DNO-Approved 33kV Cables
Eland Cables supplies a range of 11kV and 33kV DNO-approved cables manufactured by G81-approved suppliers for the UK distribution network operators UKPN, SSE, Western Power Distribution (WPD), Northern Power Grid (NPG), Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) and Electricity Northwest (ENW) and for iDNOs. Please speak to one of our specialists about this range for more information.
33kV Cable Technical Advice
For advice and guidance on cable specification, appropriate 33kV cable accessories, and installation calculations, please speak to one of our technical experts in The Cable Lab who will be happy to assist you with your specific project and application.
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