XLPE

Vultex XLPE
Medium voltage Electric Cable - 6,6kV to 33kV
Revised 042008
C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E
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Contents
What is Vultex XLPE?
Manufacturing of Vultex XLPE Cables
Testing
General Characteristics
Manufacturing Range
Types of Cable
Construction
Properties and Applications
VultexType A -Three Core
9-10
VultexType A - Single Core
11-12
VultexType B -Three Core
13-14
VultexType B - Single Core
15-16
Fault Current Ratings
17-18
Rating Factors
19-20
Product Range
21
The Aberdare Groups product range and services are wide but specialised. Tried and tested
and carrying South African National Standards (SANS) marks and complying with
International Standards.
XLPE insulated cables up to 33 kV. Conductor size up to 630 mm (single core).
What is Vultex XLPE

Vultex is Aberdares registered brand name for MV power cable insulated with XLPE
Thermoplastic polyethylene:
XLPE Carbon-carbon cross-linking:
The difference between Polyethylene (PE) and cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Polyethylene consists of long chain molecules, with some chain branching. These chains are
not interconnected and when subjected to rising temperatures, softening and eventual
melting of the polyethylene occurs.
However, by introducing suitable activators and catalysts in accurately measured ratios, threedimensional links between adjacent chains are created to form cross-linked polyethylene
(XLPE). This is thermally stable, with a much increased melting point and without adverse
effects on the electrical properties which remain outstanding.
Manufacturing of Vultex XLPE cable

The manufacturing techniques of this type of cable, such as the stranding of the conductor,
the application of the semi-conductive layers, the insulation, the earth screen and the sheath
are, in principle, not different from other plastic insulated cables. The laying-up of three core
assemblies is also similar to that of other plastic cables of comparable dimensions.
Therefore good use can be made of the more than 40 years experience Aberdare have had in
this field in the manufacture of PVC and PE insulated cables.
Particular in the manufacture is the composition of the insulation material. Polyethylene plus
additives, including the cross-linking agent, are fed to extruders where the extruded conductor
screen and the integrally bonded dielectric and the core screen are vulcanised. A chemical
reaction occurs causing the cross-linking described earlier.
CCV Process
In the continuous catenary vulcanisation process, clean polyethylene and the semiconducting
screening formulations, fully compounded with their necessary additives including the crosslinking agent, are fed into extruders which form the three layers over the conductor
concentrically, with the necessary close adhesion between conductors, screen and
insulation. The composite application then passes into a catenary shaped vulcanising tube
sealed to the main extruder head. The temperature in the tube is graded over 10 zones
typically from 520 C to 20 C using nitrogen gas at 10 atmospheres pressure as the heat
transfer medium (dry curing principle). This pressure prevents voiding in the insulation and at
its screening interfaces, so that cavities are not developed, if the cable is exposed to bending
or other deformations. On leaving the vulcanising zone the cable is passed through a cooling
zone and wound on a take up drum.
MONOSIL Process
The Monosil process relies on slightly different chemistry and mechanical arrangements. All
three extruders feed into a common triple head, and the cross-linking agents and catalysts are
metered in as fluids at the extruder throats. The insulation extruder disperses the cross-linking
agents before extruding the mix conventionally. The significant chemical in the cross-linking
formula is a functional vinyl silane which couples onto the polyethylene molecules to prepare
cross-linking sites for later activation.
From the triple head, the core is extruded in a thermoplastic operation into an annealing and
cooling trough of water graded from 90 C to ambient temperature, and is then taken on to a
drum for curing.
The curing process consists of exposing the drum of core to hot water (80-90 C) or saturated
steam for a pre-determined period. During this time the functional silane bags on the
polyethylene molecules are hydrolysed and condensed into Siloxane (-Si-O-Si) bridges
between adjacent carbon atoms.
Testing
On the basis of the many years experience in the field of electrical and physical tests on both
PVC and PE and later for XLPE insulated cables, internal testing standards have been
established, warranting a reliable product. Amongst other things, a great deal of research
has been carried out on detecting and preventing partial discharges in the insulation.
The test equipment is sufficiently sensitive to detect and to plot energy discharges down to a
value of 1 pC.
All internal testing requirements comply with SANS 1339.
TypeTests
Among others the following tests were performed on cable and accessories, including those
undertaken by the SABS:
bending test with discharge detection

partial discharge test before and after heating
hot impulse voltage test
loading cycle test
mechanical properties and ageing test of the insulation and sheath
International Specifications
Vultex XLPE cables can be designed and tested to comply with all relevant foreign
specifications.
RoutineTests
Each length of completed cable is subjected to the following check and tests before despatch.
conductor resistance
dimensions and physical tests
voltage test of completed cable
partial discharge test of completed cable
sheath integrity test (if applicable)
SpecialTests
On batches of finished cables further special (type) tests may be performed.
bending test with discharge detection
partial discharge test before and after heating
mechanical properties test
General Characteristics
Mechanical and electrical properties

of XLPE measured on the cable
Tensile strength at 20 C
MPa (N/mm)
Elongation at break at 20 C (%)
Volume resistivity at 20 C - 90 C Ohm/cm
Dielectric power factor at 20 C
Dielectic power factor at 95 C
Result
Requirement
Mean 15
12,5
Mean 350
1016
10.10-4
20.10-4
200
1014
30.10-4
60.10-4
The performance of the cable at low temperatures is determined by the properties of the
sheath material, the cold flexibility of which is adequate down to -15 C. This does not apply to
temperatures during installation of the cables.
Working temperatures
Conductor temperature for continuous operation 90 C.
Conductor temperature during emergency loads of 130 C (up to 33kV).
Maximum duration of 8 hours continuously, with a maximum total of 125 hours/annum.
Conductor temperature after short-circuit 250 C.
Screen and armouring temperature after short-circuit 200 C (PVC sheath assumed).
Bending radii
Recommended
Minimum
At sealing ends
Single-core
17xD
15xD
12xD
3-core
15xD
12xD
10xD
D = Overall
cable diameter
(mm)
Current rating
Explanation of the tables:
Conditions, under which the values mentioned in the tables apply, are:
One three-phase circuit, continuously fully loaded.
Single-core cables in trefoil formation touching and in flat formation respectively with
axial separation of 150 mm and regular transposition.
Conductor temperature 90C
Ground temperature 25C.
Depth of laying 800 mm
Soil thermal resistivity 1.2 K.m/W.
Ambient temperature 30C in free air (shaded) Solidly bonded at both ends.
Absence of other heat sources.
Remarks
In certain types of soil, a conductor operating temperature of 90 C for cables laid direct or in
pipes may result in drying of the soil where a critical temperature of 55 C is exceeded. Various
alternatives have been recommended, eg:
a) Restricting the sheath temperatures to 55 C (by reducing conductor temperature);
b) Rating the cable for fully dried out soil (thermal resistivity 3 K.m/W) (both methods a & b
cause substantial reductions in current ratings);
c) Using a back-fill of stable thermal resistivity not exceeding 1.5 K.m/W and rated
accordingly for a conductor temperature of 90 C;
d) Using the CIGRE method (Electra No. 104, January 1986, pages 11-22) of calculating a
revised current rating assuming a partially dried out soil model.
Aberdare Power Cables Technical Division will be pleased to advise on ratings and backfills
necessary for your requirements.
Note:
The nominal data supplied in this publication has been compiled with every attempt at
accuracy with the sole purpose of providing for the reader a convenient and practical directive
without commitment.
All dimensions are in line with SANS 1339, unless otherwise stated.
Manufacturing Range
Type
Specification
No. of
Cores
Voltage (kV)
3,8/6,6 - 6,35/11
Vultex
Type A
Vultex
Type A
XLPE insulated, individually

copper tape screened,
PVC bedded, steel wire
armoured, PVC sheathed
XLPE insulated, copper tape

screened, PVC bedded,
aluminium wire armoured,
PVC sheathed
8,7/15 - 12,7/22
19/33
3,8/6,6 - 12,7/22
19/33
3,8/6,6 - 6,35/11
Vultex
Type B

copper tapes screened,
unarmoured, PVC sheathed
8,7/15 - 12,7/22
19/33
3,8/6,6 - 12,7/22
Vultex
Type B
XLPE insulated, copper (single)

taped screened,
unarmoured, PVC sheathed
Vultex
special
type

copper tape screened with
equalising cu tape, with or
without steel wire armour,
PVC sheathed
19/33
3,8/6,6 - 6,35/11
8,7/15 - 12,7/22
19/33
Conductor
Sizes (mm)
cu: 25-400
alu: 50-400
cu: 25-240
alu: 50-240
cu: 50-240
alu: 50-240
cu : 25-630
alu: 50-630
cu : 50-500
alu: 50-500
cu: 25-400
alu: 50-400
cu: 25-240
alu: 50-240
cu: 50-240
alu: 50-240
cu : 25-630
alu: 50-630
cu : 50-500
alu: 50-500
cu: 25-400
alu: 50-400
cu: 25-240
alu: 50-240
cu: 50-240
Standard drum lengths:

300 metres - longer lengths can be manufactured if required.
* Note:
The maximum and minimum conductor sizes given above are our standard.
Please enquire if smaller or larger than the standard size is required.
Cables and dimensions are in accordance with SANS 1339, except for the
87/15kV cables.
No data is given in this brochure for cables above 33kV.
Technical details for higher voltages on request.
Type of Cables
VULTEX TYPE A
Cables are designed to carry high earth fault
currents comparable with system symmetrical
fault currents.
3-core Type A cables are supplied with galvanised steel wire armouring.
Single-core cables are normally supplied armoured with a single layer of aluminium wires.
VULTEX TYPE A
VULTEX TYPE A
VULTEX TYPE A
CROSS SECTION
(Three Core)
VULTEX TYPE A
CROSS SECTION
(Single Core)
VULTEX TYPE B
Cables are designed to carry limited earth fault
currents of 1 000 A for one second.
Higher currents may be carried where the total
earth fault clearance time is less than one
second, provided that the product of the square
of the current in amperes and the clearance time
in seconds does not exceed 106 .
VULTEX TYPE B
VULTEX TYPE B
VULTEX TYPE B
CROSS SECTION
(Three Core)
VULTEX TYPE B
CROSS SECTION
(Single Core)
Construction
Construction of the cables

1
Conductor - aluminium or copper
Conductor screen - extruded semi-conductive layer integral with:
Insulation - XLPE
Core screen - extruded free strippable semi-conductive layer
Semi-conductive numbered tape* *
Metallic earth screen - copper tape(s)
Fillers - pre-formed plastic material*
Binder tape
Inner sheath (bedding)
10 Armouring (Steel wire or Aluminium wire)

11 Outer sheath
* Other materials may be used when required.

** Core identification: alternatively printed numbers on each core - 1,2 and 3.
Properties and applications

Due to the fact that Vultex XLPE insulation is resistant to high temperatures, it is also obvious
that higher temperatures are permissible in the cable.
For XLPE, continuous conductor temperatures up to 90 C are permissible, whilst for some
hours a temperature of 130 C is permissible. In case of short-circuit the conductor can
withstand considerably higher temperature (up to 250 C).
This important specific characteristic, in contrast with those generally applicable to

plastics, give XLPE insulated cables the following advantages:
suitable for a sustained conductor temperature of 90 C as a result of which a high currentcarrying capacity is obtained
suitable up to 125 hours/annum, (no event being longer than 8 hours continuously) at a
conductor temperature of 130 C so that emergency loads can be tolerated
no drainage problems
clean handling
relatively low cost per installed kVA
In addition to the normal application as underground cables, the following specific

possibilities can be indicated:
installation in buildings (vertical mounting)
installation in routes with great difference in height
installation in substations and power stations
The high current-carrying capacity can profitably be used in those cases where higher
temperatures do not occur for too long or too often, viz. as a result of daily or yearly winter
peaks. Normally improved thermal dissipation during the night or colder weather improves
the thermal stability of the installation.
Notwithstanding these claims for higher sustained current ratings, where higher than normal
ambient temperatures are obtained, (as in enclosed cable ducts or in ground which may dry
out progressively under a sustained buried cable load) care should be taken when selecting
the conductor material and area. Refer to remarks (a) and (b) under General Characteristics.
In the current rating tables, the values in brackets next to the continuous current values,
indicates the outer sheath temperature in C, expected when the cable is fully loaded under
the stated conditions of installation.
14.4
16.1
18.7
21.4
150
185
240
300
11.5
13.0
95
120
8.2
7.0
9.8
5.9
25
35
50
21.4
300
70
16.1
14.4
18.7
13.0
120
150
185
11.5
95
240
8.2
9.8
50
7.0
35
70
5.9
(mm)
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
(mm)
Diameter
XLPE
Insulation
Over
Conductor Thickness
25
(mm)
ConDuctor
Size
72.1
66.0
60.1
56.3
53.2
49.9
45.9
42.4
39.7
37.5
69.3
62.3
56.1
52.2
49.1
45.8
41.9
38.3
35.7
33.4
(mm)
Diameter
Over
Bedding
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15
3.15
3.15
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
(mm)
SWA**
Diameter
85.6
79.1
72.8
68.8
64.2
60.5
56.3
52.6
49.7
47.3
82.6
75.0
68.4
63.0
59.7
56.2
52.1
48.3
44.3
41.8
(mm)
Diameter
Overall
17 865
14 955
12 775
11 240
9 370
8 170
6 995
5 895
5 215
4 655
17 320
14 240
12 080
9 900
8 650
7 590
6 395
5 320
4 230
3 730
4 430
12 070
10 580
9 245
8 350
7 045
6 340
5 635
5 015
11 470
9 870
8 510
6 995
6 345
5 765
5 045
6 045
5 165
4 380
3 800
3 240
2 835
2 415
2 085
1 840
1 675
5 880
4 820
4 055
3 400
2 980
2 595
2 235
1 875
1 535
1 325
cu
cu
(W/km)
al
D.C.
Resistance at 20C
cu
1 605
0.387
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.641
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.927
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
1 820
4 305
3 850
3 320
2 935
2 545
2 285
2 005
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
0.641
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.927
Rated Voltage 6.35/11kV
4 125
3 510
2 985
2 530
2 290
2 045
1 830
0.727
0.524
al
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
(W/km)
A.C.
Resistance at 90C
at 50 Hz
Electrical Properties
Rated Voltage 3.8/6.6kV
al
(kg)
al
(kg/km)
cu
Gross Mass
per 300m Drum
Cable Mass
Copper and Aluminium Conductors
XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, PVC bedded, galvanised steel

wire armoured and PVC sheathed.
VULTEX Type A - Three Core
Constructional Data
(nominal values)
VULTEX
0.085
0.088
0.091
0.094
0.097
0.100
0.106
0.113
0.118
0.124
0.083
0.084
0.087
0.089
0.092
0.095
0.100
0.106
0.111
0.117
(W/km)
Reactance
per
phase
491
440
392
360
333
306
273
242
221
201
577
549
502
460
424
389
345
304
275
249
(nF/km)
Capacitance
per
phase
at 50 Hz
230(79)
255(79)
295(80)
330(81)
290(79)
325(80)
370(80)
420(81)
285(73)
320(73)
370(74)
420(75)
360(73)
410(73)
470(74)
520(75)
180(77)
205(78)
230(78)
260(79)
225(72)
255(72)
290(72)
195(78)
190(81)
325(73)
150(77)
160(78)
155(70)
125(76)
330(81)
295(80)
255(79)
230(79)
205(78)
180(78)
150(77)
120(76)
al
240(71)
(A)
200(70)
115(77)
135(77)
140(68)
420(81)
410(75)
510(76)
170(69)
325(80)
370(80)
285(74)
365(74)
320(74)
260(79)
290(79)
255(73)
325(73)
370(75)
230(78)
225(72)
290(72)
405(74)
195(78)
190(72)
240(72)
460(75)
160(78)
155(71)
200(71)
115(76)
cu
135(77)
al
140(69)
(A)
Ducts
25C
170(70)
cu
Ground
25C
Current Ratings
650(66)
570(66)
495(66)
430(66)
380(66)
330(66)
275(66)
220(66)
185(65)
155(65)
640(67)
565(67)
485(67)
425(67)
375(67)
330(67)
270(67)
220(67)
185(66)
150(66)
cu
(A)
al
520(66)
460(66)
385(66)
340(66)
300(66)
260(66)
215(66)
170(66)
515(67)
450(67)
385(67)
335(67)
295(67)
260(67)
210(67)
170(67)
Air
30C
10
8.2
9.8
50
70
13.0
14.4
16.1
18.7
120
150
185
240
* Not to SANS 1339
9.8
11.5
8.2
50
70
18.7
240
95
14.4
16.1
150
185
11.5
7.0
13.0
5.9
25
35
95
18.7
240
120
14.4
16.1
150
185
11.5
9.8
70
13.0
8.2
50
95
7.0
35
120
5.9
25
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
13 290
14 660
15 955
17 625
20 065
86.6
90.1
93.3
97.4
103.6
3.55
3.55
3.55
3.55
3.55
3 685
7 025
6 290
5 795
5 150
4 735
4 070
3 545
6 015
5 080
4 580
4 045
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.927
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.128
0.098
0.125
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.927
0.668
5 715
5 220
4 660
4 435
4 160
3 660
3 290
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
Rated Voltage 19/33kV
4 695
4 005
3 715
3 350
3 135
2 775
2 300
0.524
0.727
4 450
3 605
3 335
2 990
2 790
2 325
2 110
0.524
0.727
* Rated Voltage 8.7/15kV
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
NB. Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in Degrees Celsius
15 700
14 060
13 025
12 275
11 380
9 910
9 145
9 995
13 150
17 550
11 285
11 060
76.1
10 120
13 015
14 655
79.9
8 630
9 340
11 655
7 815
9 160
10 455
2 565
6 390
7 260
3 180
2 205
5 775
2 370
3.15
91.7
3.55
4 205
4 690
6 610
12 350
16 765
3 350
3 685
6 065
9 295
10 200
12 190
13 810
7 865
8 535
6 470
7 840
9 735
2 375
5 745
6 640
10 845
2 095
5 925
2 735
1 930
5 385
3.15
78.8
83.1
3.15
3.15
72.1
75.3
67.7
3.15
3.15
62.5
2.50
3.15
57.5
59.8
2.50
87.2
3.55
2.50
74.1
78.4
3.15
3.15
67.4
61.9
2.50
70.6
58.0
2.50
3.15
55.1
2.50
3.15
52.6
2.50
** SWA = Steel Wire Armour
86.6
80.8
76.9
73.8
70.5
66.6
63.0
75.4
69.6
65.7
62.4
59.4
55.4
51.7
49.2
46.9
71.1
65.3
61.4
58.1
55.1
51.1
47.3
44.7
42.4
0.133
0.106
0.111
0.115
0.119
0.123
0.131
0.139
0.097
0.101
0.104
0.108
0.112
0.119
0.126
0.132
0.140
0.093
0.097
0.100
0.103
0.107
0.113
0.108
0.126
164
220
199
185
173
162
147
133
293
263
243
227
210
189
170
156
143
345
308
284
264
244
219
195
179
285(70)
320(71)
370(72)
360(70)
410(71)
460(72)
230(77)
370(78)
325(78)
290(78)
260(77)
230(76)
195(75)
160(74)
370(79)
325(78)
290(78)
260(78)
295(78)
260(78)
230(78)
205(77)
180(76)
150(75)
125(75)
295(79)
260(78)
230(78)
205(77)
180(76)
150(75)
125(74)
295(79)
255(79)
230(78)
205(77)
180(77)
150(77)
125(76)
590(62)
510(61)
450(61)
390(61)
345(60)
285(60)
230(59)
580(64)
500(64)
435(64)
385(63)
340(63)
280(63)
230(62)
190(62)
160(61)
580(65)
490(65)
440(65)
385(65)
335(64)
280(64)
225(64)
190(64)
155(63)
175(64)
470(61)
400(61)
350(60)
310(60)
270(60)
220(60)
180(59)
460(63)
395(63)
340(63)
305(63)
265(63)
220(63)
180(62)
460(65)
390(65)
340(65)
300(65)
260(64)
220(64)
Technical data on larger conductor sizes available on request.
225(69)
255(70)
290(69)
190(68)
325(70)
155(67)
470(73)
245(68)
370(73)
410(72)
200(67)
285(72)
320(72)
360(72)
225(70)
255(71)
290(71)
190(70)
245(70)
325(71)
160(77)
155(69)
200(69)
195(77)
115(75)
370(79)
135(76)
470(74)
290(78)
325(78)
145(67)
370(73)
410(73)
230(77)
260(78)
170(68)
285(72)
320(73)
360(72)
225(71)
255(72)
290(71)
190(70)
240(70)
325(72)
160(76)
155(69)
200(69)
195(77)
115(75)
135(76)
140(68)
170(69)
11
Diam.
Over
Conductor
21.5
24.3
26.5
300
500
18.7
240
400
14.4
16.1
150
185
11.5
13.0
95
120
8.2
7.0
9.8
5.9
*25
*35
50
26.5
500
70
21.5
24.3
300
400
16.1
14.4
18.7
13.0
120
150
185
11.5
95
240
8.2
9.8
50
7.0
*35
70
5.9
*25
(mm) (mm)
ConDuctor
Size
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
(mm)
40.0
37.6
34.1
31.4
28.8
27.0
25.6
24.2
22.7
20.8
19.7
18.4
39.6
36.8
32.9
29.8
27.0
25.2
23.8
22.4
20.6
19.0
17.9
16.8
(mm)
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
(mm)
50.1
46.6
42.7
40.0
37.2
35.5
32.8
31.1
29.6
27.5
26.4
25.1
49.7
45.6
41.5
38.2
35.2
32.4
30.8
29.3
27.4
25.7
24.6
23.5
(mm)
Diam. AWA** Diam.

XLPE
Over
Diam. Overall
Insulation Bedding
Thickness
6 820
5 595
4 545
3 755
3 200
2 765
2 290
1 980
1 680
1 345
1 180
1 035
6 775
5 480
4 435
3 605
3 025
2 500
2 150
1 855
1 535
1 240
1 080
945
955
3 795
3 185
2 640
2 325
2 010
1 815
1 530
1 375
1 215
1 060
3 735
3 085
2 535
2 175
1 890
1 555
1 390
1 255
1 090
2 575
2 070
1 685
1 455
1 245
1 030
890
780
685
560
510
435
2 425
2 040
1 650
1 365
1 110
935
830
740
620
525
450
410
cu
1 670
1 350
1 115
1 025
890
745
660
600
545
475
1 500
1 320
1 080
940
770
655
605
560
485
440
al
(kg)
al
(kg/km)
cu
Gross Mass
per 300m Drum
Cable Mass
0.037
0.047
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
0.037
0.047
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
cu
0.061
0.078
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.061
0.078
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
al
(W/km)
D.C.
Resistance
at 20C
al
TRF
FLT
(W/km)
Reactance
per phase
at 50 Hz
(nF/km)
Capacitance
per
phase
at 50 Hz
0.822
0.080
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.133
0.089
0.091
0.092
0.095
0.098
0.101
0.103
0.107
0.114
0.121
0.127
0.285
0.199
0.203
0.210
0.217
0.225
0.232
0.238
0.245
0.255
0.266
0.275
249
616
604
577
549
502
460
424
389
345
304
275
0.051
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.927
0.822
0.080
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.090
0.092
0.095
0.098
0.102
0.105
0.109
0.112
0.118
0.126
0.132
0.139
0.199
0.204
0.210
0.218
0.226
0.233
0.239
0.245
0.256
0.267
0.276
0.286
585
544
491
440
392
360
333
306
273
242
221
201
0.051
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.927
cu
(W/km)
A.C.
Resistance
at 90C at 50 Hz
XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, PVC bedded, aluminium

wire armoured and PVC sheathed.
VULTEX Type A - Single Core
Constructional Data
(nominal values)
VULTEX
Trefoil
al
Flat #
195(69)
165(68)
cu
al
cu
135(80)
115(78)
Trefoil
al
cu
Flat #
160(78)
130(76)
(A)
(A)
al
Trefoil
190(69)
160(68)
cu
al
cu
Flat #
220(63)
185(62)
(A)
Air
30C
al
195(68)
165(67)
115(77)
135(78)
155(76)
130(75)
195(68)
160(68)
185(62)
220(63)
650(81) 540(80) 610(80) 540(78) 520(85) 430(85) 490(85) 425(84) 900(71) 735(71) 850(71) 720(70)
580(80) 470(79) 560(79) 490(78) 470(84) 380(85) 450(85) 390(84) 790(71) 640(71) 750(70) 640(69)
520(80) 410(79) 510(79) 440(78) 420(84) 330(84) 420(84) 350(84) 680(71) 550(71) 670(69) 560(69)
460(78) 370(78) 480(77) 400(76) 370(83) 295(83) 380(83) 320(83) 600(70) 475(70) 610(68) 500(68)
410(78) 320(77) 430(76) 355(75) 325(83) 260(83) 345(83) 285(82) 520(70) 405(70) 540(68) 435(67)
365(77) 285(77) 395(75) 320(74) 290(82) 230(82) 315(82) 255(82) 460(70) 355(70) 480(67) 390(66)
325(76) 255(76) 360(74) 290(72) 260(81) 205(79) 290(81) 230(80) 400(70) 315(70) 440(66) 350(66)
290(76) 230(75) 325(73) 260(72) 230(80) 180(79) 260(80) 210(79) 350(70) 275(69) 385(66) 305(66)
245(75) 190(75) 275(72) 220(71) 195(80) 150(79) 220(79) 175(79) 290(69) 225(69) 320(65) 255(65)
200(74) 160(75) 230(70) 180(70) 160(79) 125(78) 185(77) 145(78) 230(69) 180(68) 260(65) 205(64)
170(72)
140(72)
650(81) 540(80) 605(80) 540(78) 520(85) 430(85) 490(85) 425(84) 900(74) 735(75) 850(71) 720(70)
580(80) 470(79) 560(79) 490(78) 470(84) 380(84) 450(84) 390(84) 790(73) 640(74) 750(70) 640(69)
520(80) 410(79) 520(79) 440(78) 420(84) 330(84) 410(84) 350(83) 680(73) 550(73) 670(70) 560(69)
460(80) 370(79) 480(78) 400(78) 370(82) 295(82) 385(82) 320(82) 600(72) 475(73) 610(70) 510(69)
405(78) 320(78) 440(76) 355(76) 325(83) 260(82) 345(82) 285(81) 510(72 410(73) 535(69) 440(68)
360(78) 285(78) 395(75) 320(75) 290(82) 230(81) 315(80) 255(81) 450(72) 355(72) 480(68) 400(68)
325(78) 255(77) 360(75) 290(75) 260(82) 205(81) 290(81) 235(80) 400(71) 310(72) 440(68) 350(68)
290(76) 225(76) 325(73) 260(73) 230(80) 180(80) 260(80) 210(80) 350(71) 270(71) 385(67) 305(67)
245(76) 190(76) 275(73) 220(72) 195(80) 150(79) 220(79) 175(79) 285(71) 220(71) 320(66) 250(66)
200(75) 155(75) 230(71) 180(71) 160(81) 125(78) 185(79) 145(78) 230(70) 180(70) 260(65) 205(65)
170(73)
140(73)
cu
Ducts
25C
Ground
25C
Current Ratings
12
5.5
18.7
240
5.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
11.5
13.0
14.4
16.1
18.7
21.5
24.3
26.5
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
* Not to SANS 1339
8.0
8.0
8.2
9.8
50
5.5
26.5
500
70
5.5
5.5
21.5
24.3
300
400
5.5
14.4
5.5
16.1
13.0
120
5.5
150
11.5
95
5.5
5.5
5.5
185
8.2
9.8
7.0
50
5.9
*25
*35
70
4.5
26.5
500
5.5
4.5
4.5
21.5
24.3
300
4.5
18.7
240
400
4.5
4.5
14.4
16.1
150
4.5
13.0
120
185
4.5
4.5
9.8
11.5
4.5
8.2
50
70
4.5
7.0
35
95
4.5
5.9
25
2.5
2.5
4 890
5 775
6 845
7 995
50.9
57.7
60.3
4 255
48.3
54.1
3 215
3 805
43.6
46.4
2 895
42.2
7 245
53.3
2 185
6 195
2 515
5 175
48.5
52.1
38.6
4 135
44.1
40.3
3 120
3 550
2 765
38.2
41.6
2 430
36.8
39.9
1 670
2 085
32.1
31.0
34.9
1 340
1 480
29.9
1 365
4 970
4 450
3 860
3 410
3 080
2 825
2 455
2 290
2 070
1 900
4 240
3 895
3 240
2 715
2 370
2 175
1 985
1 830
1 640
0.342
1 945
2 105
2 665
3 010
0.641
0.037
0.047
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.061
0.078
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.387
0.268
0.061
0.078
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.037
0.047
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.080
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.094
0.096
0.099
0.102
0.107
0.111
0.114
0.118
0.125
0.133
0.287
0.200
0.205
0.211
0.219
0.227
0.234
0.240
0.246
0.257
0.268
0.277
219
454
423
383
345
308
284
264
244
0.080
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.138
0.097
0.099
0.102
0.106
0.111
0.115
0.119
0.122
0.130
0.287
0.201
0.205
0.212
0.220
0.228
0.234
0.240
0.247
0.258
0.268
0.278
143
383
358
325
293
263
243
227
210
189
170
156
0.494
0.051
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.822
0.080
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.149
0.104
0.107
0.111
0.115
0.120
0.124
0.128
0.133
0.141
0.270
283
266
243
220
199
185
173
162
147
133
195(67)
165(62)
210(64)
130(78)
155(79)
115(79)
140(80)
185(58)
220(60)
Technical data on larger conductor

sizes available on request.
650(79) 540(79) 590(79) 520(78) 520(83) 470(84) 480(84) 420(84) 920(68) 745(68) 830(69) 720(67)
575(78) 470(78) 545(78) 480(77) 460(82) 380(82) 440(83) 380(84) 800(68) 650(67) 750(67) 640(66)
505(77) 410(77) 495(78) 430(77) 410(81) 330(82) 400(82) 340(83) 690(67) 555(67) 670(66) 560(65)
460(76) 370(76) 470(77) 390(76) 370(81) 295(80) 370(81) 310(81) 610(67) 490(66) 610(66) 500(63)
410(75) 320(75) 420(75) 345(74) 325(81) 260(80) 335(81) 280(80) 530(65) 415(65) 540(64) 440(63)
365(74) 285(74) 385(74) 315(73) 290(80) 230(80) 310(81) 245(80) 470(65) 365(64) 480(63) 385(61)
325(73) 255(73) 350(72) 290(72) 260(80) 205(79) 280(80) 225(79) 410(65) 320(63) 430(62) 345(60)
290(73) 230(73) 315(71) 255(71) 235(79) 185(78) 255(80) 205(78) 360(64) 280(63) 380(60) 300(60)
245(72) 190(72) 270(68) 215(68) 195(79) 155(75) 215(78) 170(77) 300(63) 235(63) 330(59) 250(60)
200(71) 155(71) 225(68) 175(66) 160(77) 125(78) 180(76) 140(78) 240(62) 190(62) 260(58) 205(58)
650(80) 540(79) 600(79) 525(78) 520(84) 430(83) 480(84) 420(84) 920(70) 730(70) 825(70) 705(69)
580(79) 470(78) 550(78) 480(77) 470(84) 380(81) 440(84) 385(83) 800(70) 640(70) 750(69) 630(68)
510(78) 410(78) 510(77) 430(76) 410(84) 330(78) 410(83) 345(83) 685(70) 540(70) 665(69) 550(68)
460(77) 370(77) 470(76) 395(75) 370(83) 295(77) 375(83) 315(82) 610(69) 490(68) 610(68) 510(65)
410(77) 320(76) 425(75) 350(74) 325(83) 260(77) 340(83) 280(82) 520(69) 410(68) 540(67) 440(65)
365(76) 285(76) 390(74) 315(73) 290(82) 230(77) 310(82) 250(81) 460(69) 360(67) 480(66) 385(64)
325(75) 255(74) 355(72) 285(71) 260(82) 205(76) 285(82) 230(81) 410(67) 320(67) 430(64) 345(63)
290(74) 225(74) 320(72) 220(70) 235(81) 180(75) 255(81) 200(79) 355(67) 280(67) 385(63) 305(63)
245(73) 190(74) 270(70) 215(70) 195(81) 150(75) 220(81) 170(79) 295(66) 230(66) 320(62) 255(62)
200(72) 155(72) 230(68) 180(68) 160(81) 125(74) 180(80) 140(77) 235(65) 185(65) 260(60) 205(60)
165(65)
145(70)
170(71)
650(80) 535(80) 600(80) 530(79) 520(84) 430(83) 490(83) 430(84) 920(71) 740(70) 884(70) 715(69)
580(80) 480(79) 555(80) 480(78) 470(83) 380(82) 445(82) 385(83) 800(70) 640(70) 750(70) 640(68)
510(79) 420(78) 490(79) 440(77) 410(83) 330(82) 390(82) 350(82) 690(70) 550(70) 650(70) 560(68)
460(78) 370(77) 470(77) 395(75) 370(81) 295(81) 380(82) 315(81) 590(70) 480(70) 590(68) 500(67)
410(75) 320(76) 430(76) 350(75) 325(80) 255(80) 340(80) 280(80) 520(69) 420(69) 525(67) 435(66)
360(75) 285(75) 390(74) 315(74) 290(80) 230(80) 315(80) 255(80) 460(69) 360(69) 475(66) 385(65)
325(74) 255(75) 355(73) 285(73) 260(80) 205(81) 285(80) 230(79) 405(69) 315(69) 430(65) 345(65)
290(74) 225(74) 320(72) 255(72) 230(80) 180(80) 260(79) 205(79) 350(68) 275(67) 385(64) 305(63)
245(73) 190(74) 275(70) 215(70) 195(79) 150(79) 220(78) 175(78) 290(67) 225(67) 320(63) 255(62)
NB: Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in Degrees Celsius
0.202
0.207
0.214
0.222
0.230
0.236
0.242
0.249
0.259
185(60)
220(61)
160(65)
200(67)
130(74)
155(76)
200(72) 155(73) 230(69) 170(68) 160(77) 125(78) 180(76) 135(77) 235(67) 185(67) 265(62) 205(62)
195(67)
195
115(76)
140(77)
165(66)
140(71)
170(72)
164
179
0.051
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.822
0.568
0.145
0.153
# Horizontal Plane Spaced 150 mm (double Bonded)
1 555
1 680
1 995
1 320
1 670
2 255
1 060
1 240
1 285
1 010
1 190
1 535
855
945
940
1 795
2 700
1 075
1 365
1 690
1 945
1 150
1 635
2 380
940
1 030
1 220
880
1 115
1 380
835
1 015
0.494
0.342
0.641
0.443
0.387
0.268
595
695
690
0.927
0.668
830
0.822
0.568
0.140
0.051
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.727
0.061
0.078
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.494
0.524
0.037
1 725
0.641
0.443
585
2 630
3980
0.060
0.047
1 165
0.075
1 085
1 615
0.124
0.153
750
0.099
0.193
880
0.268
700
945
0.387
545
595
0.668
0.147

0.927
630
1 825
2 330
3610
1 510
2535
2805
1 165
1 295
1990
975
1825
2200
730
880
1655
635
0.524
560
1215
0.727
515
1360
** AWA = Aluminium Wire Armour
49.6
47.2
2.5
2.5
40.8
2.5
2.5
43.7
38.2
36.4
2.0
2.0
33.4
34.8
2.0
2.0
31.6
2.5
43.0
30.0
2.5
2.5
38.5
2.0
35.3
42.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
29.8
31.2
2.0
28.4
33.0
1.6
2.0
25.0
26.6
1.6
1.6
22.8
7 005
51.1
2.5
40.8
23.9
4 765
6 005
45.1
50.1
2.0
2.5
36.3
3 965
42.1
2.0
33.3
40.0
2 935
3 370
37.4
39.3
2.0
2.0
29.0
2 580
36.2
2.0
27.8
30.7
1 810
2 255
31.6
34.6
1.6
2.0
1 505
29.9
1.6
23.0
24.6
1 335
28.8
1.6
21.9
26.4
1 190
27.7
1.6
20.8
13
68.6
74.9
3.4
21.4
3.4
18.7
240
300
62.7
3.4
16.1
185
55.6
58.9
14.4
3.4
13.0
120
150
3.4
52.3
95
3.4
8.2
9.8
50
70
11.5
39.7
42.2
3.4
3.4
44.8
7.0
48.6
5.9
25
35
72.1
2.8
3.4
21.4
300
58.5
64.9
51.3
54.6
2.5
2.5
2.5
48.0
2.5
2.6
40.8
44.5
38.1
2.5
2.5
35.6
2.5
2.5
(mm)
Diameter
Overall
(mm)
XLPE
Insulation
Thickness
3.4
16.1
14.4
18.7
13.0
120
150
185
11.5
95
240
8.2
9.8
50
7.0
35
70
5.9
(mm)
(mm)
25
Diameter
Over
Conductor
ConDuctor
Size
1 310
3 010
3 305
3 685
4 155
4 740
5 575
6 470
5 140
6 060
7 090
8 360
9 990
12 380
4 260
3 425
2 940
2 510
2 135
1 860
1 595
2 560
3 480
4 390
4 165
940
6 175
12 060
2 760
3 315
1 150
5 165
9 610
2 545
4 280
7 925
2 325
2 015
1 710
2 965
3 305
3 750
5 670
6 695
2 895
4 770
1 485
1 125
2 235
2 660
3 160
965
2 675
4 060
840
2 265
cu
(W/km)
al
cu
(W/km)
0.060
2 400
0.641
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.927
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.083
0.130
0.727
0.153
0.124
0.099
0.075
0.060
1 850
2 100
2 490
1 310
1 420
0.193
1 180
1 630
0.387
0.268
1 035
0.524
0.641
0.100
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.927
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.097
0.094
0.091
0.088
0.085
0.325
0.211
0.161
0.130
0.100
0.410
0.265
0.113
0.106
0.822
0.568
0.118
0.124
0.087
0.084
0.211
0.161
0.092
0.089
0.325
0.095
0.410
0.265
0.106
0.100
0.822
0.111
0.117
(W/km)
Reactance
per
phase
0.568
0.099
0.075
1 670
1 980
0.153
0.124
1 305
0.193
1 145
1 440
0.387
0.268
845
0.524
al
A.C.
Resistance at 90C
at 50 Hz

0.727
cu
D.C.
Resistance at 20C
1 065
al
(kg)
al
(kg/km)
cu
Gross Mass
per 300m Drum
Cable Mass
XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, and PVC sheathed.
VULTEX Type B - Three Core
Constructional Data
(nominal values)
VULTEX
333
491
440
392
360
260(76)
290(76)
330(76)
380(77)
430(77)
335(76)
375(76)
425(76)
490(77)
550(77)
210(80)
235(80)
260(81)
305(81)
345(81)
270(80)
300(80)
340(80)
390(81)
440(81)
180(79)
465(71)
535(71)
590(71)
680(71)
340(71)
390(71)
500(71)
300(71)
385(71)
440(71)
210(71)
260(71)
335(71)
230(75)
295(75)
306
235(79)
170(70)
275(71)
220(70)
125(78)
155(79)
160(79)
190(74)
250(74)
200(79)
160(73)
205(73)
273
242
150(70)
185(70)
115(78)
535(72)
680(72)
140(78)
345(82)
440(82)
390(72)
460(72)
495(72)
590(72)
145(72)
550(78)
260(81)
305(82)
340(81)
390(82)
295(72)
340(72)
380(72)
330(72)
430(72)
210(72)
255(72)
270(72)
175(73)
430(78)
490(74)
210(80)
235(81)
270(80)
180(80)
235(80)
300(81)
125(79)
155(80)
160(79)
200(80)
201
330(77)
380(77)
425(77)
260(76)
290(77)
335(76)
230(76)
295(76)
375(77)
160(74)
190(75)
205(74)
250(75)
221
577
549
502
460
424
389
345
304
170(72)
al
215(72)
(A)
150(72)
cu
180(72)
al
115(78)
(A)
140(78)
cu
175(74)
al
Air
30C
145(73)
(A)
Ducts
25C
249
cu
Ground
25C
275
(nF/km)
Capacitance
per
phase
at 50 Hz
Current Ratings
14
12 710
8 250
7 235
6 555
6 005
5 460
4 885
4 360
6 765
5 795
5 230
4 695
4 200
3 695
3 230
6 125
5 195
4 750
4 150
3 720
3 220
2 780
4 565
3 955
3 540
3 060
2 750
2 320
2 025
4 040
3 385
2 875
2 545
2 210
1 915
1 565
1 395
1 235
3 320
3 080
2 700
2 335
2 065
1 710
1 390
1 235
1 100
3 225
2 855
2 650
2 350
2 185
1 895
1 740
2 575
2 285
2 000
1 840
1 645
1 495
1 285
2 385
1 990
1 855
1 630
1 435
1 285
1 110
NB. Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in Degrees Celsius
10 895
84.4
90.4
8.0
8.0
16.1
18.7
185
240
* Not to SANS 1339
9 510
80.5
8.0
14.4
77.2
150
7 350
8 380
73.7
8.0
8.0
11.5
13.0
95
5 310
6 305
66.0
69.8
8.0
8.0
9 455
11 215
72.8
78.8
5.5
5.5
120
8.2
9.8
50
70
16.1
18.7
185
240
150
8 155
11.5
13.0
95
120
68.9
58.2
5.5
5.5
5 095
54.5
5.5
14.4
4 165
51.8
6 085
9.8
70
3 615
49.5
5.5
5.5
7 045
8.2
50
3 200
73.7
4.5
62.2
7.0
10 575
67.7
65.4
5.9
25
35
7 570
8 835
63.8
4.5
4.5
5.5
18.7
240
5 595
6 505
57.3
4 635
53.3
4.5
60.5
3 705
49.6
4.5
4.5
3 190
46.9
4.5
4.5
2 770
44.4
4.5
5.5
14.4
16.1
150
185
11.5
9.8
70
13.0
8.2
50
95
7.0
35
120
5.9
25
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.641
0.927
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.668
0.387
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.641
0.125
0.164
0.206
0.253
0.320
0.443
0.494
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.822
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.927

0.727
0.133
0.106
0.111
0.115
0.119
0.123
0.131
0.139
0.097
0.101
0.104
0.108
0.112
0.119
0.126
0.132
0.140
0.093
0.097
0.100
0.103
0.107
0.113
0.120
0.126
164
220
199
185
173
162
147
133
293
263
243
227
210
189
170
156
143
345
308
284
264
244
219
195
179
230(71)
260(72)
290(72)
330(73)
380(73)
295(71)
335(72)
375(72)
425(73)
490(73)
190(70)
330(74)
380(75)
425(74)
490(75)
160(69)
290(74)
375(74)
205(69)
260(74)
335(74)
250(70)
230(73)
295(73)
235(76)
390(79)
340(79)
300(78)
270(77)
235(76)
200(75)
160(75)
390(79)
340(78)
300(78)
270(77)
305(79)
260(79)
235(78)
210(78)
180(77)
155(76)
125(75)
305(79)
260(78)
235(78)
210(77)
180(76)
155(75)
190(72)
250(72)
200(75)
190(66)
160(75)
160(72)
205(72)
610(64)
520(64)
455(64)
400(64)
350(64)
290(63)
230(63)
605(67)
510(67)
450(67)
395(67)
345(67)
280(67)
230(67)
160(66)
115(74)
600(69)
140(75)
125(75)
305(81)
390(81)
510(69)
445(69)
145(70)
380(76)
490(76)
235(80)
260(81)
340(69)
390(69)
175(71)
290(75)
330(75)
375(75)
425(75)
340(81)
210(80)
300(80)
180(79)
235(79)
270(80)
230(74)
260(75)
295(74)
155(78)
200(79)
190(73)
250(73)
335(75)
190(68)
225(68)
125(78)
160(79)
160(72)
205(72)
280(69)
155(68)
115(78)
140(78)
145(71)
175(72)
175(68)
480(64)
405(64)
355(64)
310(64)
270(64)
225(63)
180(62)
470(67)
400(67)
350(67)
310(67)
265(67)
220(67)
180(67)
470(69)
395(69)
345(69)
305(69)
265(69)
220(69)
15
25.8
27.2
28.8
31.2
33.4
36.1
39.8
42.2
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
11.5
13.0
14.4
16.1
18.7
21.5
24.3
26.5
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
22.2
23.8
7.0
3.4
5.9
*25
*35
3.4
20.0
20.9
3.4
3.4
26.5
500
8.2
41.8
2.5
24.3
400
9.8
39.0
2.5
21.5
50
31.4
34.7
2.5
2.5
18.7
240
300
70
26.6
28.6
2.5
2.5
14.4
16.1
150
185
23.8
25.4
2.5
2.5
11.5
13.0
95
120
20.2
22.0
2.5
2.5
8.2
9.8
19.1
2.5
7.0
*35
50
17.8
2.5
5.9
*25
70
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
Diam.
Overall
Diam.
Over
Conductor
ConDuctor
Size
XLPE
Insulation
Thickness
5 765
4 755
3 810
3 150
2 660
2 230
1 890
1 615
1 310
1 035
870
755
5 735
4 700
3 710
2 940
2 435
2 040
1 790
1 505
1 215
935
785
665
2 720
2 345
1 890
1 700
1 425
1 265
1 115
1 000
850
730
2 690
2 285
1 785
1 490
1 240
1 075
1 015
890
760
630
2 050
1 710
1 345
1 145
985
825
725
640
520
450
385
330
2 045
1 695
1 315
1 070
890
770
690
580
490
380
335
260
cu
1 140
990
770
710
615
535
490
455
380
345
1 125
970
735
635
530
480
460
395
355
290
al
(kg)
al
(kg/km)
cu
Gross Mass
per 300m Drum
Cable Mass
0.063
0.049
0.078
0.061
0.247
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.320
0.206
0.164
0.124
0.099
0.098
0.079
0.063
0.049
0.125
0.100
0.078
0.061
0.075
0.060
0.047
0.037
0.193
0.253
0.494
0.342
0.641
0.443
0.668
0.927
0.098
0.079
0.125
0.100
0.159
0.128
0.196
0.164
0.247
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.494
0.342
0.641
0.668
0.927
TRF
FLT
(W/km)
Reactance
per phase
at 50 Hz
(nF/km)
Capacitance
per
phase
at 50 Hz
0.089
0.091
0.093
0.095
0.098
0.102
0.105
0.109
0.116
0.123
0.285
0.199
0.203
0.210
0.217
0.226
0.232
0.238
0.245
0.255
0.266
0.275
249
616
604
577
567
502
460
424
389
345
304
275
0.822
0.079
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.149
0.090
0.092
0.095
0.098
0.102
0.105
0.109
0.112
0.119
0.127
0.133
0.199
0.204
0.210
0.218
0.226
0.233
0.239
0.245
0.256
0.267
0.276
0.286
201
585
544
491
440
392
360
333
306
273
242
221
Trefoil
al
cu
Flat #
al
Trefoil
190(74)
160(74)
cu
al
cu
Flat #
220(66)
185(68)
(A)
Air
30C
al
350(76) 270(76) 385(69) 300(72)
460(76) 355(77) 480(71) 380(73)
710(77) 560(77) 710(73) 565(75)
685(83) 560(83) 640(82)
195(72) 180(74) 150(80)
195(73)
160(75)
185(67)
220(68)
685(83)
560(82 640(82)
600(85) 490(85) 560(85) 480(85) 945(76) 755(77) 870(76) 740(75)
620(82) 490(82) 600(81) 550(81) 540(85) 430(84) 520(85) 440(84) 830(76) 660(77) 790(75) 660(74)
550(82) 430(82) 545(81) 510(81) 475(84) 375(84) 480(85) 395(84) 720(76) 580(76) 710(74) 570(74)
490(81) 380(71) 490(80) 460(80) 430(84) 330(83) 430(83) 350(83) 620(75) 490(76) 610(74) 510(73)
420(81) 330(81) 435(79) 410(79) 365(83) 290(83) 380(83) 310(83) 525(75) 435(76) 540(73) 420(73)
375(80) 295(80) 400(78) 355(78) 325(83) 255(83) 345(82) 280(82) 460(75) 360(75) 480(72) 385(72)
335(80) 260(79) 355(77) 320(77) 290(82) 230(82) 310(82) 250(81) 410(75) 315(75) 430(72) 340(71)
295(79) 230(79) 325(77) 290(77) 260(81) 200(82) 280(81) 225(81) 355(75) 275(75) 380(72) 300(71)
250(78) 195(78) 275(75) 260(76) 215(81) 170(81) 240(80) 190(80) 290(74) 225(74) 320(70) 250(70)
205(77) 160(77) 230(74) 220(75) 180(81) 140(80) 200(79) 160(79) 230(74) 180(74) 260(69) 205(69)
145(78)
170(78)
125(80)
165(71)
145(76)
175(77)
600(85) 490(85) 560(85) 470(85) 935(78)) 760(78) 870(74) 740(75)
620(82) 490(83) 600(81) 560(81) 540(85) 430(85) 520(85) 430(84) 830(78) 655(78) 785(74) 640(75)
550(82) 430(82) 530(81) 485(81) 480(85) 375(85) 460(84) 385(84)
490(82) 385(82) 490(81) 450(80) 430(84) 335(84) 430(83) 350(83) 620(77) 490(77) 630(72) 510(74)
420(81) 330(81) 440(80) 410(79) 365(84) 290(84) 385(83) 310(83) 530(77) 410(77) 550(71) 440(74)
375(81) 295(80) 390(79) 360(79) 325(84) 255(84) 340(82) 280(82)
335(80) 265(80) 360(78) 320(78) 290(83) 230(83) 310(82) 255(81) 400(76) 315(77) 430(70) 345(73)
295(80) 230(79) 325(77) 290(77) 260(83) 200(82) 280(81) 225(81)
250(79) 195(79) 275(76) 260(76) 215(83) 170(82) 240(81) 190(81) 285(75) 225(76) 320(68) 250(71)
205(78) 160(78) 230(74) 220(75) 180(82) 140(81) 200(80) 160(80) 230(75) 180(73) 260(67) 205(70)
145(78)
cu
170(79)
al
125(80)
Flat #
165(71)
cu
200(73) 185(74) 150(81)
al
(A)
Ducts
25C
145(76)
Trefoil
(A)
Ground
25C
Current Ratings
175(77)
cu
0.079
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.129
0.136
al
0.822
(W/km)
cu
0.443
al
A.C.
Resistance
at 90C at 50 Hz
0.153
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
0.037
0.047
0.060
0.075
0.099
0.124
0.153
0.193
0.268
0.387
0.524
0.727
cu
(W/km)
D.C.
Resistance
at 20C
XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, PVC sheathed.
VULTEX Type B - Single Core
Constructional Data
(nominal values)
VULTEX
16
26.5
500
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
* Not to SANS 1339
21.5
24.3
300
400
16.1
14.4
18.7
13.0
120
150
185
11.5
95
240
8.2
9.8
50
26.5
500
70
21.5
24.3
300
400
16.1
14.4
18.7
13.0
120
150
185
11.5
95
240
8.2
9.8
7.0
*35
50
5.9
*25
70
24.3
26.5
21.5
400
18.7
240
300
500
14.4
16.1
150
185
11.5
13.0
95
120
8.2
9.8
50
7.0
35
70
5.9
25
6 650
5 575
4 570
3 765
3 215
2 805
2 445
2 130
1 795
1 575
6 110
5 090
4 120
3 365
2 825
2 495
2 160
1 855
1 555
1 250
1 090
970
5 940
4 930
3 970
3 205
2 675
2 300
2 040
1 755
1 440
1 140
970
855
805
3 600
3 180
2 665
2 330
2 020
1 840
1 680
1 530
1 350
1 270
3 090
2 695
2 215
1 935
1 650
1 550
1 405
1 260
1 110
960
2930
2535
2065
1775
1495
1340
1260
1135
980
2 520
2 065
1 765
1 450
1 285
1 125
1 020
840
740
660
2 225
1 920
1 560
1 295
1 050
950
835
740
625
530
480
420
2 105
1 800
1 475
1 165
1 005
875
795
685
585
470
420
385
370
1 605
1 350
1 195
1 020
935
835
740
660
605
570
1 320
1 200
985
865
695
665
610
560
490
440
1 275
1 080
905
735
650
590
560
500
450
0.063
0.100
0.078
0.061
0.060
0.047
0.037
0.164
0.125
0.099
0.075
0.253
0.206
0.153
0.320
0.193
0.124
0.641
0.443
0.387
0.061
0.037
0.268
0.100
0.078
0.060
0.047
0.164
0.125
0.099
0.075
0.253
0.206
0.153
0.124
0.320
0.193
0.822
0.133
0.094
0.096
0.099
0.102
0.107
0.111
0.114
0.118
0.125
0.287
0.200
0.205
0.211
0.219
0.227
0.234
0.240
0.246
0.257
0.268
0.277
164
0.822
0.138
0.097
0.099
0.102
0.107
0.111
0.115
0.119
0.123
0.130
0.288
0.201
0.205
0.212
0.220
0.228
0.234
0.240
0.247
0.258
0.269
0.278
0.822
0.079
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.149
0.104
0.106
0.111
0.115
0.120
0.124
0.128
0.133
0.141
0.270
0.202
0.207
0.214
0.222
0.230
0.236
0.242
0.249
0.259
135(78)
155(78)
165(70)
200(71)
185(65)
220(66)
205(75) 160(75) 230(71) 180(71) 180(80) 140(79) 200(78) 155(73) 240(70) 185(70) 260(65) 205(65)
185(63)
550(80) 430(80) 550(79) 450(78) 475(84) 375(83) 470(83) 390(77) 730(73) 570(73) 710(72) 580(71)
620(81) 490(80) 590(80) 500(79) 540(84) 430(84) 520(84) 440(78) 840(73) 670(73) 785(72) 660(71)
690(81) 560(81) 680(80) 570(80) 610(85) 485(84) 590(84) 495(79) 910(72) 770(73) 960(73) 770(71)
325
358
383
430(79) 330(79) 450(77) 360(76) 370(83) 290(82) 385(82) 315(76) 540(72) 420(72) 550(70) 450(69)
490(79) 385(79) 495(78) 410(77) 430(83) 335(82) 430(82) 355(76) 630(72) 500(72) 630(71) 520(69)
263
293
335(78) 260(77) 360(75) 290(74) 290(81) 230(81) 310(80) 250(75) 420(71) 320(71) 440(68) 345(68)
375(78) 295(78) 395(76) 320(75) 325(82) 255(82) 345(81) 275(75) 470(72) 360(72) 480(69) 390(68)
227
243
250(76) 195(76) 275(73) 220(73) 215(80) 170(81) 240(79) 190(74) 295(70) 230(70) 320(67) 255(67)
295(77) 230(77) 320(74) 255(74) 260(81) 200(81) 280(79) 225(75) 360(71) 280(71) 385(68) 305(67)
210
220(64)
170
165(68)
200(69)
189
170(77)
195(70)
175(74)
150(79)
165(69)
145(73)
143
156
145(76)
620(81) 490(81) 600(81) 500(80) 500(83) 395(83) 480(84) 400(83) 830(74) 660(74) 785(74) 660(72)
690(82) 560(82) 635(82) 550(81) 550(84) 450(84) 510(84) 440(84) 950(75) 760(74) 870(74) 735(73)
423
454
125(78)
490(80) 385(80) 495(79) 410(78) 390(82) 310(82) 400(83) 330(83) 630(74) 500(74) 630(72) 520(71)
550(81) 430(81) 550(80) 460(79) 440(83) 345(83) 440(83) 365(83) 730(74) 570(74) 710(73) 580(72)
345
383
375(79) 295(79) 395(77) 320(76) 300(81) 235(82) 315(81) 255(82) 470(73) 360(73) 480(71) 385(70)
430(80) 330(80) 450(78) 360(77) 340(82) 265(82) 355(82) 290(82) 530(74) 420(73) 550(71) 450(70)
284
308
295(78) 230(78) 325(75) 260(75) 240(81) 185(81) 260(80) 210(81) 355(73) 280(73) 385(69) 310(69)
335(78) 260(78) 360(76) 290(75) 270(81) 210(81) 290(81) 230(81) 410(73) 320(73) 430(70) 345(69)
244
264
205(76) 160(76) 230(72) 180(72) 165(80) 130(80) 185(79) 145(80) 235(71) 185(71) 260(67) 205(66)
700(80) 560(79) 660(79) 555(78) 556(83) 445(83) 530(84) 450(82) 960(70) 770(70) 900(70) 760(69)
283
Technical data on larger conductor sizes available on request.
550(78) 440(78) 550(77) 460(76) 440(82) 345(82) 440(82) 365(81) 740(69) 580(69) 730(68) 590(67)
620(79) 500(79) 610(78) 510(77) 500(83) 395(83) 490(83) 410(82) 850(70) 670(69) 820(69) 680(68)
243
266
430(77) 330(77) 440(75) 355(74) 340(81) 265(81) 350(80) 285(80) 550(68) 430(68) 560(67) 450(66)
490(77) 385(77) 490(76) 410(75) 390(81) 305(81) 395(81) 325(81) 640(69) 500(69) 640(68) 520(66)
199
220
335(76) 265(76) 360(73) 290(72) 270(80) 210(80) 290(79) 230(79) 420(68) 330(67) 440(65) 350(64)
375(76) 295(76) 400(74) 320(73) 300(80) 235(80) 320(79) 255(79) 475(68) 370(68) 490(66) 390(65)
173
185
250(74) 195(74) 270(71) 215(70) 200(78) 155(78) 220(78) 175(78) 305(67) 235(67) 320(63) 255(63)
300(75) 230(75) 325(72) 255(71) 240(79) 185(79) 260(78) 205(78) 365(67) 285(67) 385(64) 305(64)
162
205(73) 160(73) 225(69) 180(69) 165(77) 130(78) 180(77) 145(77) 245(66) 190(66) 260(62) 205(62)
147
133
0.079
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.145
0.153
115(78)
140(79)
250(77) 195(77) 275(74) 220(73) 200(80) 155(80) 220(80) 175(80) 295(72) 230(72) 320(68) 260(68)
195(71)
195
165(70)
145(74)
175(75)
219
179
0.079
0.102
0.130
0.161
0.211
0.265
0.325
0.410
0.568
0.140
0.147
NB. Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in DEGREES CELSIUS
0.049
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.049
0.063
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.342
0.494
0.641
0.443
0.387
0.268
0.668
0.524
0.049
0.927
0.078
0.061
0.047
0.037
0.079
0.098
0.128
0.159
0.196
0.247
0.727
0.125
0.100
0.164
0.075
0.206
0.124
0.099
0.060
0.320
0.253
0.193
0.153
0.342
0.494
0.641
0.443
0.387
0.668
0.524
0.268
0.927
0.727
# Horizontal plane spaced 150 mm (double point bonded)
52.0
49.4
45.7
42.8
40.2
38.4
36.8
35.2
33.2
31.9
45.2
44.0
40.5
37.6
34.8
33.0
31.6
30.0
28.2
26.4
25.3
24.4
43.2
42.0
38.3
35.1
32.6
30.8
29.6
28.2
26.2
24.4
23.1
22.2
Fault rating - kA for 1 sec (Copper)

Earth Fault
TYPE A - SINGLE CORE ALUMINIUM WIRE ARMOUR *
Rated Voltage kV
Conductor Size
3,8/6,6 kV
6,35/11 kV
12,7/22 kV
(mm)
11,5
14,5
12,4
95
12,1
15,1
13,3
120
12,7
16,0
13,9
150
13,6
16,0
14,5
185
14,8
22,2
15,7
240
16,0
300
23,6
16,6
400
22,7
25,4
23,1
500
24,5
26,8
24,5
19/33 kV
17,2
22,7
23,6
24,5
25,4
26,8
36,0
38,2
* Applicable to PVC sheathed cable

Symmetrical Faults
Maximum permissible short-circuit current rating for Vultex XLPE cables up to 33 kV Copper
conductors
Copper
Max. conductor temperature at the beginning of

short-circuit is 90 C.
Max. conductor temperature at the end of shortcircuit is 250 C.
The graphs are calculated with the formula:
17
q
t
= copper constant of 143 for conductor

temperature rising from 90 C to 250 C
Note: In case the cable does not carry full load,

consequently the conductor temperature is below
90C, this K-factor can be adjusted as follows:
K, where:
max. permissible short-circuit

current (A)
143 +
90 - tc
20
x 11
conductor size (mm)

duration of short-circuit process (s)
Where tc = conductor tempera-ture at start of

short-circuit.
Fault rating - kA for 1 sec (Aluminium)

Earth Fault
Conductor Size
(mm)
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
3,8/6,6 kV
7,4
11,1
12,0
12,9
17,3
18,3
19,4
20,8
25,5
27,2
TYPE A 3-CORE
Rated Voltage kV
6,35/11 kV
12,7/22 kV
16,5
10,4
17,2
12,2
19,7
13,1
20,8
17,6
25,0
18,7
25,9
19,7
27,2
20,8
28,6
25,0
30,3
26,8
32,1
28,6
19/33 kV
21,3
28,1
29,4
30,3
31,6
33,0
34,7
Symmetrical Faults
Maximum permissible short-circuit current rating for XLPE cables up to 33 kV aluminium
conductors
Aluminium
Max. conductor temperature at the beginning of

short-circuit is 90 C.
Max. conductor temperature at the end of shortcircuit is 250 C.
The graphs are calculated with the formula:
q
t
= copper constant of 92 for conductor

temperature rising from 90 C to 250 C
Note: In case the cable does not carry full load,

consequently the conductor temperature is below
90C, this K-factor can be adjusted as follows:
K, where:
max. permissible short-circuit

current (A)
92 +
90 - tc
20
x7
conductor size (mm)

duration of short-circuit process (s)
Where tc = conductor tempera-ture at start of

short-circuit.
18
Rating Factors
Vultex cable in ground

RATING FACTORS FOR DEPTH OF LAYING
Depth of Laying (mm)
Factor
1,0
500 - 800
0.97
850 - 1000
0,95
1050 - 1200
0,93
1250 - 1400
0,92
1450 - 1600
RATING FACTORS FOR GROUND TEMPERATURE

Conductor Temperature
Ground Temperature
90 C
1,00
0,96
0,92
0,88
C
25
30
35
40
65 C
1,00
0,94
0,87
0,79
RATING FACTORS FOR THERMAL RESISTIVITY OF GROUND

Rating Factor
Thermal Resistivity K.m/W
1,23
0,7
1,08
1,0
1,00
1,2
0,90
1,5
0,80
2,0
0,72
2,5
0,66
3,0
GROUP RATINGS FOR 3-CORE VULTEX CABLES IN FLAT FORMATION IN GROUND

Spacing
No. of cables in
same trench
Touching
0,7 m
0,25 m
0,79
0,85
0,87
2
0,69
0,75
0,79
3
0,63
0,68
0,75
4
0,58
0,64
0,72
5
0,55
0,60
0,69
6
0,50
0,56
0,66
8
0,46
0,53
0,64
10
Vultex cable in ground
Conductor
Temp. C
90
19
RATING FACTORS FOR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE

Air temperatureC
45
35
30
40
0,84
0,95
1,0
0,89
50
0,78
Rating Factors
Vultex XLPE cable on trays, ladders or building structures

No. of
ladders
or trays
Type of laying
On
Number of cables
1
3
2
Rating factors
1
2
0.97
0.97
0.85
0.83
0.74
0.71
1
2
0.97
0.97
0.96
0.94
0.93
0.90
touching
1
2
1.00
1.00
0.86
0.82
0.74
0.71
with spacing
1
2
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.94
0.80
0.66
0.94
0.90
0.87
0.94
0.80
0.66
0.94
0.90
0.87
0.89
0.76
0.57
0.89
0.81
0.77
touching
30 mm
metal
tray
On
with spacing
30 mm
d max 30 mm
metal
ladder
touching
30 mm
On
floor
with spacing
30 mm
d max 30 mm
30 mm
touching
On
floor
30 mm
with spacing
d max 30 mm
touching
30 mm
In
ceiling
with spacing
d max 30 mm
30 mm
20
Product Range
Our Services are Wide but Specialised
The Aberdare Group's product range and services are wide but specialised. Tried and tested and carrying South African
Bureau of Standards (SABS) marks and complying with International Standards, we stand by our products.
Impregnated Paper Cable

1 kV - 33 kV
Fully impregnated, general purpose, heavy-duty or Drained
Copper or aluminium conductors
1-5 core
Armoured or unarmoured
MV XLPE-Insulated Cables
XLPE-insulated, 3,8/6,6 kV to 19/33 kV
Copper or aluminium conductors
1-core or 3-core
Bells Cable
PVC-insulated, 600/1000 V
1-7 core
With or without enhanced fire performance
Mains Cable
PVC or XLPE-insulated 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
1-7 core
Standard or concentric lay
With or without enhanced fire performance
Electrodac Cable
Airdac CNE 600/1000 V with and without auxiliary cores
Airdac SNE 600/1000 V with and without auxiliary cores
Interdac III 1,9/3,3 kV
Airfield ligfhting 5 kV
General Wires & Cable Insulated (GWCI)
Slipdac cable 600/1000 V
HQR high temperature cable 300/500 V
Panel/Cubicle cable 300/500 V
PVC cords 300/300 V and 300/500 V
Flexible PVC cable 450/750 V and 600/1000 V
PVI cable 450/750 V and 600/1000 V
Surfix 300/500 V
Flat wiring cable 300/500 V
Autocord 100 V
Illumination cable 300/500 V and 450/750 V
AudioRip cord 300/300 V
General Wires and Conductors Bare

Copper, annealed, HD, tinned, Class 1, 2, 5 and 6
Aluminium, hard drawn, Class 1 or 2
Aerial Bundled Conductors (ABC)
Supporting-core type 600/1000 V
Self-supporting type 600/1000 V
Service-connection type 600/1000 V
MV ABC cable 3,8/6,6 to 19/33 kV
Elastomeric Cable
H05RR-F 300/500 V
H05RRN-F 300/500 V
H07RN-F 450/750 V
Trackless Mining 640/1100 V
Type 41 Mining 640/1100 V
Type 61A Reeling 640/1100 V
Type 61 B non-reeling 640/1100 V
Type 63 Reeling 1900/3300 V
MV Trailing 3,8/6,6 kV to 19/33 kV
Locomotive to 6 kV
Welding 100 V
Silicone Cable
Multicore Cabtye 300/500 V
1-core unbraided 180 C 300/500 V
1-core braided 250 C 300/500 V
PVC-Nitrile Cable
1-core and sheathed 600/1000 V
Welding cable 100 V
Flexible Trailing cable 600/1000 V
Overhead Conductor
Aluminium conductored steel reinforced (ACSR)
All aluminium conductor (AAC)
All aluminium alloy conductor (AAAC)
XLPE or PVC covered ACSR, AAC, AAAC
Signalling & Control Multicore Cable
PVC-insulated
7-37 core
With or without added fire performance
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Vultex XLPE

Medium voltage Electric Cable - 6,6kV to 33kV

What is Vultex XLPE?

Manufacturing of Vultex XLPE Cables

Properties and Applications

VultexType A -Three Core

VultexType A - Single Core

VultexType B -Three Core

VultexType B - Single Core

Fault Current Ratings

What is Vultex XLPE

XLPE Carbon-carbon cross-linking:

The difference between Polyethylene (PE) and cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Manufacturing of Vultex XLPE cable

bending test with discharge detection

Mechanical and electrical properties

XLPE insulated, individually

XLPE insulated, copper tape

XLPE insulated, individually

XLPE insulated, copper (single)

XLPE insulated, individually

Standard drum lengths:

Technical details for higher voltages on request.

Construction of the cables

Conductor - aluminium or copper

Conductor screen - extruded semi-conductive layer integral with:

Core screen - extruded free strippable semi-conductive layer

Semi-conductive numbered tape* *

Metallic earth screen - copper tape(s)

Fillers - pre-formed plastic material*

Inner sheath (bedding)

10 Armouring (Steel wire or Aluminium wire)

* Other materials may be used when required.

Properties and applications

This important specific characteristic, in contrast with those generally applicable to

In addition to the normal application as underground cables, the following specific

Rated Voltage 6.35/11kV

Rated Voltage 3.8/6.6kV

Copper and Aluminium Conductors

XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, PVC bedded, galvanised steel

VULTEX Type A - Three Core

* Not to SANS 1339

Rated Voltage 19/33kV

Rated Voltage 12.7/22kV

* Rated Voltage 8.7/15kV

NB. Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in Degrees Celsius

** SWA = Steel Wire Armour

Technical data on larger conductor sizes available on request.

Diam. AWA** Diam.

Copper and Aluminium Conductors

Rated Voltage 6.35/11kV

Rated Voltage 3.8/6.6kV

XLPE insulated, copper tape screened, PVC bedded, aluminium

VULTEX Type A - Single Core

* Not to SANS 1339

Technical data on larger conductor

NB: Figures in brackets are sheath temperature in Degrees Celsius

Rated Voltage 19/33kV

# Horizontal Plane Spaced 150 mm (double Bonded)

Rated Voltage 12.7/22kV