1x16RM/16 mm² Bare Copper Shield Copper Tape XLPE PVC YMvKrvasmb 8.7/15kV Medium Voltage Cable
1x16RM/16 mm² Bare Copper Shield Copper Tape XLPE PVC YMvKrvasmb 8.7/15kV Medium Voltage Cable
Allowable Ampacity for 1x16RM/16 mm² Bare Copper Shield Copper Tape XLPE PVC YMvKrvasmb 8.7/15kV Medium Voltage Cable: 100 Amps
About:
This is a medium voltage electrical cable designed for transmitting power in applications where the voltage ranges from 8.7 kilovolts to 15 kilovolts. The “1x16RM/16 mm²” designation indicates a single conductor with a cross-sectional area of 16 square millimeters, made of stranded (RM) copper.
Also Known As:
• 16 mm² Single-Core Medium Voltage Cable
• 8.7/15kV Copper Tape Shielded Power Cable
• XLPE Insulated 16mm Copper Cable
Application:
• Single core power cable with XLPE core insulation and PVC flame-retardant outer sheath. Suitable for fixed medium voltage installations. Application, for example, as a transformer connection cable in the voltage class 8.7/15kV.
• For load capacity conditions see NPR 3626 .
Standards:
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards
• Specific regional standards depending on the area of use
Construction:
• Conductor: round copper, class 2
• Insulation: XLPE (VPE)
• Insulation screen: Low-conductivity strippable compound with low-conductivity swelling tape
• Braiding: Round copper wire with copper tape in counter-spiral
• Outer sheath: flame-retardant polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Features:
• High Voltage Endurance: Can operate efficiently in medium voltage ranges.
• Robust Insulation: XLPE provides excellent electrical insulation and longevity.
• EMI Protection: The copper tape shield minimizes electromagnetic interference.
• Durability: PVC sheathing offers protection against physical and environmental stress.
Specifications:
• Cores x Cross-Section: 1 x 16RM/16 mm²
• Outer Diameter approx. in: 25 mm
• Conductor/Screen: 90°C Up to 250°C
• Rated Voltage: Uo/U 8.7/15kV
• Nominal Voltage: Umax 17.5kV
• Minimum installation temp: 0°C
• Maximum conductor temp: 90°C
• Operating temp: min. 0°C, max +70°C
• Mantle color: red
• Norm: iaa NEN-HD 620 S2 – Part 10J
• Difficult to burn: Cf. EN 60332-1-2
• CPR classification: Fca
• Weight kg/km: 749
