0.6/1 kV XLPE Insulated Low Voltage Power Cables (N2XY)

YXV-U / YXV-R (TSE) – N2XY (VDE)

0.6/1 kV XLPE insulated low voltage power cables (N2XY) are designed for power
transmission and distribution in fixed installations where higher thermal
performance and mechanical strength are required. Compared to PVC insulated
cables, XLPE insulation provides improved current carrying capacity, better
thermal resistance, and longer service life.

N2XY cables are suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, including cable
ducts, conduits, and underground applications with additional mechanical
protection, making them ideal for industrial facilities and infrastructure
projects.

Applications

  • Power transmission and distribution networks
  • Industrial facilities and plants
  • Commercial and residential buildings
  • Cable ducts and conduits
  • Underground installations with mechanical protection
  • Infrastructure and utility projects

N2XY cables are preferred in applications requiring higher thermal performance,
improved current carrying capacity, and long-term reliability.

Cable Construction

  • Conductor: Solid or stranded copper conductor
  • Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
  • Inner Filling: PVC (if applicable)
  • Outer Sheath: PVC

N2XY cables are manufactured with XLPE insulation, which provides superior thermal
performance compared to PVC insulation. This construction allows higher current
carrying capacity, improved resistance to thermal aging, and enhanced mechanical
strength for demanding fixed installation applications.

Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 90°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
1 x 46,4754,615,8780,575444
1 x 66,9963,083,9270,866756
1 x 108,11451,832,3331,438977
1 x 168,82001,151,4662,29115102
1 x 2510,63050,7270,9273,58148138
1 x 3511,64050,5240,6685,01177170
1 x 5012,75200,3870,4937,15209207
1 x 7014,87400,2680,34210,01256263
1 x 9516,89900,1930,24613,59307325
1 x 12018,412200,1530,19517,16349380
1 x 15020,415100,1240,15821,45393437
1 x 18522,819000,09910,12626,46445507
1 x 24025,524300,07540,09634,32517604
1 x 30028,230700,06010,07742,90583697
1 x 40031,938900,04700,06057,20663811
1 x 50035,549500,03660,04771,50750930
1 x 63040,062500,02830,03690,098401075
Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
2 x 1,510,014512,10,213225
2 x 2,510,81807,410,364133
2 x 411,62254,610,575343
2 x 612,62803,080,866655
2 x 1014,84101,831,438977
2 x 1616,55651,152,29115102
2 x 2520,48800,7273,58148138
2 x 3522,511100,5245,01177170
2 x 5025,514500,3877,15209207
Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
3 x 1,510,516512,10,213023
3 x 2,511,52107,410,364032
3 x 412,52704,610,575242
3 x 613,53403,080,866453
3 x 1015,85051,831,438673
3 x 1618,07251,152,2911096
3 x 2522,011150,7273,58143130
3 x 3524,014100,5245,01171160
3 x 5027,519000,3877,15201192
3 x 7031,526500,26810,01248247
3 x 9536,036100,19313,59296305
3 x 12040,045000,15317,16337358
3 x 15044,555500,12421,45379413
3 x 18550,069500,099126,46428480
3 x 24056,590000,075434,32496572
Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
3 x 16 / 1019,58201,15 / 1,832,2911096
3 x 25 / 1623,512500,727 / 1,153,58143130
3 x 35 / 1625,015800,524 / 1,155,01171160
3 x 50 / 2529,021500,387 / 0,7277,15201192
3 x 70 / 3533,030000,268 / 0,52410,01248247
3 x 95 / 5038,041000,193 / 0,38713,59296305
3 x 120 / 7042,552000,153 / 0,26817,16337358
3 x 150 / 7047,063500,124 / 0,26821,45379413
3 x 185 / 9553,081000,0991 / 0,19326,46428480
3 x 240 / 12059,5105000,0754 / 0,15334,32496572
3 x 300 / 15066,5132000,0601 / 0,12442,90557651
3 x 400 / 18574,5168000,0470 / 0,099157,20640761
Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
4 x 1,511,519012,10,213023
4 x 2,512,52407,410,364032
4 x 413,53104,610,575242
4 x 615,04103,080,866453
4 x 1018,06401,831,438673
4 x 1620,58901,152,2911096
4 x 2525,514100,7273,58143130
4 x 3528,018500,5245,01171160
4 x 5032,025300,3877,15201192
4 x 7036,535500,26810,01248247
4 x 9542,048500,19313,59296305
4 x 12047,061000,15317,16337358
4 x 15052,075500,12421,45379413
4 x 18558,594500,099126,46428480
4 x 24066,5123500,075434,32496572
Rated Cross-section (mm2)Overall Diameter (mm)Net Weight (kg/km)Conductor DC Resistance at 20°C (ohm/km)Short Circuit Current (kA – 1s)Current Carrying Capacity in Ground (A)Current Carrying Capacity in Air (A)
5 x 1,512,522512,10,213023
5 x 2,513,52857,410,364032
5 x 414,83804,610,575242
5 x 616,55003,080,866453
5 x 1019,87901,831,438673
5 x 1622,611401,152,2911096
5 x 2528,118400,7273,58143130
5 x 3531,024200,5245,01171160
5 x 5036,033800,3877,15201192
5 x 7041,547500,26810,01248247
ParameterValue
Rated Voltage0.6/1 kV
Conductor MaterialCopper (Cu)
Conductor TypeSolid or Stranded
Insulation MaterialXLPE
Inner FillingPVC (if applicable)
Outer SheathPVC
Core IdentificationColor coded
Operating TemperatureMax. +90 °C
Short Circuit TemperatureMax. +250 °C
Installation TypeFixed installation
Suitable for Outdoor UseYes
Suitable for Direct BurialYes (with protection)
Flame RetardantIEC 60332-1
ParameterDescription
Conductor Resistance at 20°CAccording to IEC 60228
Insulation Resistance≥ 20 MΩ·km
Test Voltage3.5 kV
Current Carrying CapacityHigher than PVC insulated cables
Dielectric StrengthVery high
ParameterDescription
Conductor Resistance at 20°CAccording to IEC 60228
Insulation Resistance≥ 20 MΩ·km
Test Voltage3.5 kV
Current Carrying CapacityHigher than PVC insulated cables
Dielectric StrengthVery high
Application Area
Power distribution networks
Industrial plants and factories
Commercial and residential buildings
Underground installations
Infrastructure and utility projects

Current carrying capacity values are indicative and may vary depending on installation
method, ambient temperature, grouping, and applicable standards. For detailed project-
specific calculations, please contact Envoltra Cable.