0.6/1kV N2XRY Cable

What is 0.6/1kV N2XRY Cable?

The N2XRY cable is a low-voltage, armored power cable featuring copper conductors, XLPE insulation, round steel wire armor, and a PVC outer sheath. It is designed for fixed power distribution up to 0.6/1 kV in heavy industrial and underground applications.

It combines high electrical conductivity with mechanical protection. The construction features Class 2 stranded circular plain copper conductors insulated with XLPE, PVC filler bedding, a protective layer of Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA), and a black flame-retardant PVC outer sheath. This robust engineering guarantees long-term operational reliability under severe physical stress, direct burial conditions, and outdoor exposure.

0.6/1kV N2XRY Cable Construction

• Conductor: Class 2 stranded copper conductor
• Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
• Bedding: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• Armour: SWA (Steel Wire Armour)
• Outer Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• Core Identification: 2 Core: Brown, Blue; 3 Core: Brown, Black, Grey; 4 Core: Brown, Blue, Black, Grey; 5 Core: Green/Yellow, Brown, Blue, Black, Grey (Alternative: White cores with black numbers)
• Sheath Colour: Black

Applications

N2XRY 0.6/1kV Cable is designed for fixed low-voltage power distribution, auxiliary control networks, and heavy industrial infrastructure. Key installation environments include:

• Direct burial underground in free-draining soil conditions
• Underground cable ducting, outdoor trenches, and subterranean conduits
• Outdoor and indoor fixed installations on cable trays, ladders, or surface mounts
• Industrial power distribution networks, substations, and commercial complexes

Specifications & Dimensions

Standards

• Design Standards: BS 5467, IEC/EN 60502-1
• Conductor Standard: IEC/EN 60228
• Flame Retardancy: IEC/EN 60332-1-2
• Voltage Rating (Uo/U): 0.6/1kV
• Temperature Rating (Fixed): -25°C to +90°C
• Minimum Bending Radius: 1.5mm² to 16mm²: 6 x overall diameter; 25mm² and above: 8 x overall diameter
• Regulatory Compliance: CPR Compliant (EN 50575), Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH Directive EC 1907/2006, CE, UKCA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the relationship between N2XRY cable and BS 5467 cable?
A: N2XRY is the European standard designation for the British Standard BS 5467 copper SWA PVC 0.6/1kV power cable.

Q: Can N2XRY multi-core cable be installed directly underground?
A: Yes, the Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA) layer provides mechanical protection against impact and crushing, making it suitable for direct burial in free-draining ground conditions.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for N2XRY cable?
A: The XLPE insulation allows for continuous conductor operating temperatures up to +90°C, with a fixed installation temperature range extending down to -25°C.

Q: What is the standard production lead time?
A: Our standard production lead time ranges from 15 to 25 working days, depending on conductor size, core count, order volume, and drum packaging specifications.

0.6/1kV N2XRY Cable Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures N2XRY armored power cables in strict compliance with international standards such as IEC 60502-1 and BS 5467, backed by IEC 60332-1-2 flame-retardant certification for high-level safety. To ensure excellent electrical conductivity and minimal voltage drop, they utilize high-purity Class 2 stranded copper (99.99% purity) as the conductor material. When combined with premium cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and heavy-duty galvanized Steel Wire Armor (SWA), the cable offers outstanding thermal stability up to 90°C and a robust mechanical shield, allowing it to withstand extreme crushing forces, tensile loads, and rodent threats in direct burial or shaft installations.