Single Core Wire

Description

Single-core copper cables feature a single conductor (solid or stranded annealed copper) insulated with PVC or XLPE for electrical conductivity in, typically,

0.6/1kV0.6 / 1 kV

0.6/1kV

low-voltage applications. Specifications include cross-sections from

1.5mm21.5 mm squared

1.5mm2

up to

1000mm21000 mm squared

1000mm2

, working temperatures of

90∘C90 raised to the composed with power C

90∘C

(XLPE) to

70∘C70 raised to the composed with power C

70∘C

(PVC), and resistance to moisture/abrasion. They are used for power distribution, conduit wiring, and industrial machinery, adhering to standards like IEC 60502 or BS 6500. 

• Conductor: Plain annealed copper, solid or stranded (circular or compacted).
• Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
• Voltage Rating (
  

  U0/Ucap U sub 0 / cap U

  0/

  ): Commonly

  

  0.6/1kV0.6 / 1 kV

  0.6/1kV

  (low voltage) or up to

  

  33kV33 kV

  33kV

  (medium voltage).

• Operating Temperature: Generally
  

  90∘C90 raised to the composed with power C

  90∘C

  (XLPE) or

  

  70∘C70 raised to the composed with power C

  70∘C

  (PVC).

• Typical Sizes: Range widely, e.g.,
  

  1.5mm2,10mm2,50mm2,120mm2,500mm21.5 mm squared comma 10 mm squared comma 50 mm squared comma 120 mm squared comma 500 mm squared

  1.5mm2,10mm2,50mm2,120mm2,500mm2

  .

• Resistance at
  

  20∘C20 raised to the composed with power C

  20∘C

  : Ranges from

  

  12.1 Ω/km12.1 space cap omega / km

  12.1 Ω/km

  (

  

  1.5mm21.5 mm squared

  1.5mm2

  ) to

  

  0.0176 Ω/km0.0176 space cap omega / km

  0.0176 Ω/km

  (

  

  1000mm21000 mm squared

  1000mm2

  ).

• Bend Radius: Typically
  

  3×Diameter−6×Diameter3 cross Diameter minus 6 cross Diameter

  3×Diameter−6×Diameter

  (depending on voltage/size).

• Standards: IEC 60502, IS 694, BS 6500, VDE-0281. 

• Infrastructure: Indoor/outdoor power distribution, conduits, and underground ducting.
• Industrial: Mining, oil/gas, and construction sites.
• Wiring: Machinery, control panels, and light/power circuits. 

• CU/PVC: Copper conductor, PVC insulation, usually unsheathed.
• CU/XLPE/PVC: Copper conductor, XLPE insulation, PVC sheath.
• Flexible Cables: For high-flexibility, oil-resistant applications.