18/30kV Cables
With a voltage rating of 18/30kV, these unarmoured cables with copper or aluminium conductors are part of Eland Cables portfolio of European standard Medium Voltage cables.
Our range of 18/30kV cables are generally referenced according to their construction. The most common cable nomenclature uses the German/Austrian naming codes where N identifies copper cores and NA is for aluminium cores.
30kV Cable Applications and Specifications
18/30kV Cables are frequently used in power distribution grid networks, connecting sub-stations or feeding direct into industrial installations (to be stepped down via transformers as required). They are suitable for installation direct in the ground, outdoor and in cable ducts, as well as internal installation (subject to sheathing material and CPR classification requirements).
30kV cables are more commonly unarmoured under standard IEC 60502-2, but the additional protection of armoured wires and tapes can be specified where mechanical protection is required, whether by regulation or installation design.
Waterblocking layers are also commonly specified on 30kV cables where the installation environment may see them in cable ducts liable to flooding or in waterlogged ground. Longitudinal and/or radial waterblocking tapes can provide protection in the event of ingress.
All our 30kV medium voltage cables have black sheaths as standard, with PVC, LSZH and Polyethylene compounds as required.
30kV cables construction
| N2XSY | PVC sheathed single core copper cable |
| N2XS2Y | Polyethylene (PE / MDPE) sheathed single core copper cable |
| N2XSH | LSZH sheathed single core copper cable |
| NA2XSY | PVC sheathed single core aluminium cable |
| NA2XS2Y | MDPE sheathed single core aluminium cable |
| NA2XSH | LSZH sheathed single core aluminium cable |
| N2XS(F)2Y | waterblocked PE sheathed single core copper cable (also available in PVC & LSZH sheathing) |
| NA2XS(F)2Y | waterblocked PE sheathed single core aluminium cable (also available in PVC & LSZH sheathing) |
| NA2XS(FL)2Y | PE sheathed single core aluminium cable with dual waterblocking layers (also available in PVC & LSZH sheathing) |
These European standard unarmoured cables are also available in 10kV and 20kV voltages. Please refer to the PDF specification sheets for further information. Medium Voltage cables with a voltage rating of 11kV and 33kV are also available in both single and three-core variations, with aluminium wire armour (AWA) and steel wire armour (SWA) respectively.
30kV Cable Technical Advice
As a leading 30kV Cable supplier, our technical experts can advise on the most appropriate cable for your power distribution network including specifications for 30kV cable accessories. Our technical hotline is available for enquiries, alternately please contact a member of our team who will be happy to assist you with your specific application and installation design.
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