10KV MV Cable

According to IEC and GB Standard
Approved by ISO,CCC, CE
Place of Origin: Henan, China
Number of Cores: 1 or 3
HS Code: 8544492100
MOQ: 500 Meters

16~100 $ / Meter

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10kv cable is a type of the medium voltage cable. The term “10kv” refers to a voltage that can carry 10,000v for a variety of applications. 10kv medium voltage cable use a multi-layer construction to protect the insulation and conductors to ensure that the electrical cable can be used properly. 10kv armoured cable is generally used in distribution networks, large industrial installations, renewable energy projects and rail transport infrastructure, where the applications will have higher voltage requirements for efficient power transmission. In case you feel that 10kv wire is a bit insufficient and 35kv cable is a bit too high, you can choose 11kv cable.

Related Voltage: 6/10KV
Test Voltage: 30.5KV/5Min
Temperature Range: Max 90°C, Min -20°C

Conductor: Plain annealed copper Class 2
Conductor Screen: Extruded semi-conductive compound
Insulation: XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene)
Insulation Screen: Extruded semi-conductive compound
Metallic Screen: copper tape
Binder tape: non-hygroscopic
Inner covering(bedding): Extruded PVC
Metallic armour: SWA or STA
Filler: non-hygroscopic
Outer sheath: PVC

nominal cross-section mm	insulation thickness mm	O.D. mm	capacitance μF/km	approx. ampacity (air) A		approx. ampacity buried A		reference weight of finished cable kg/km
nominal cross-section mm	insulation thickness mm	O.D. mm	capacitance μF/km	Cu	Al	Cu	Al	Cu	Al
3X25	5.5	55.5	0.22	129	100	155	120	3833	3476
3X35	5.5	57.9	0.25	156	120	185	144	4313	3702
3X50	5.5	61.1	0.26	184	143	218	169	5281	4311
3X70	5.5	64.9	0.28	229	177	267	207	5878	4399
3X95	5.5	68.8	0.30	275	213	319	247	6867	4770
3X120	5.5	72.2	0.32	316	246	363	282	7906	5192
3X150	5.5	75.8	0.33	363	281	412	319	9045	5554
3X185	5.5	79.9	0.35	408	317	460	357	10435	6070
3X240	5.5	86.4	0.38	178	372	531	413	13299	7532
3X300	5.5	91.6	0.40	546	425	598	466	15463	8169

FAQ

What is the Minimum Bending Radius for a 10kV cable?

For a 3-core armoured cable, the minimum bending radius is typically 15x the Overall Diameter (OD). For single-core cables, it is 20x OD. Always strictly adhere to this during installation to prevent damaging the screen or insulation layers.

Why is XLPE preferred over PVC for 10kV insulation?

XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) has a higher dielectric strength and low dielectric loss compared to PVC. Crucially, XLPE allows for a continuous operating temperature of 90°C and a short-circuit temperature of 250°C.

Which international standard governs 10kV cable manufacturing?

The primary global standard is IEC 60502-2. In specific regions, BS 6622 (UK/Commonwealth) or AS/NZS 1429.1 (Australia/NZ) may also apply.