BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA MV Cable
BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA PVC Medium Voltage Cable is a high-reliability Class 2 stranded copper XLPE insulated armoured power cable complying with BS 6622, IEC 60502-2, and EN 60228 standards across 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, and 19/33kV voltage ratings. Engineered with circular stranded compacted copper conductors, semi-conductive conductor and insulation screens, XLPE insulation, copper tape metallic shielding, and PVC inner sheath protection, this cable supports continuous conductor operating temperatures up to +90°C and short-circuit limits up to +250°C.
What is BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA PVC Medium Voltage Cable?
BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA PVC Medium Voltage Cable is a Class 2 stranded copper XLPE insulated armoured power cable complying with BS 6622, IEC 60502-2, and EN 60228 standards across 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, and 19/33kV voltage ratings.
Engineered for medium-voltage electrical networks, this cable features Class 2 stranded circular compacted copper conductors surrounded by inner semi-conductive screening, high-grade XLPE insulation, outer semi-conductive screening, and a 10% overlap copper tape metallic screen. Depending on installation requirements, single-core constructions utilize non-magnetic Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA) to prevent eddy current losses, while multi-core constructions feature Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA) for maximum crushing protection. Enclosed in a flame-retardant PVC outer sheath, it ensures operational endurance under heavy mechanical stress and demanding direct burial environments.
BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA PVC Medium Voltage Cable Construction
- Conductor: Class 2 Stranded Circular Compacted Copper
- Conductor Screen: Extruded Inner Semi-Conductor (Bonded Type)
- Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
- Insulation Screen: Extruded Outer Semi-Conductor (Strippable Type)
- Metallic Screen: Copper Tape with 10% overlap
- Bedding / Inner Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Armour (Single Core): AWA (Aluminium Wire Armoured)
- Armour (Multi Core): SWA (Galvanised Steel Wire Armoured)
- Outer Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Sheath Colour Options: Red, Black
Applications
BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA PVC Cable is designed for fixed power distribution in primary medium-voltage utility networks, heavy industrial complexes, and infrastructure projects requiring reliable 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, or 19/33kV power transmission. Key application environments include:
- Direct burial in soil for external utility and distribution networks
- Underground cable ducting, trenches, and concrete conduits
- Indoor and outdoor fixed industrial installations on cable trays or ladders
- Power station feeder lines, substations, and industrial manufacturing sites
Specifications & Dimensions
| NO. OF CORES | NOMINAL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (mm²) | NOMINAL INSULATION THICKNESS (mm) | NOMINAL OUTER SHEATH THICKNESS (mm) | NOMINAL OVERALL DIAMETER (mm) | NOMINAL WEIGHT (kg/km) |
| BS 6622 XLPE AWA/SWA PVC 3.8/6.6 (7.2)kV Cable | |||||
| 1 | 95 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 30.4 | 1721 |
| 1 | 120 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 31.8 | 1996 |
| 1 | 150 | 2.5 | 2 | 33.6 | 2333 |
| 1 | 185 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 35.6 | 2752 |
| 1 | 240 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 38.2 | 3388 |
| 1 | 300 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 41.2 | 4060 |
| 1 | 400 | 3 | 2.3 | 44.4 | 4989 |
| 1 | 500 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 49.4 | 6269 |
| 1 | 630 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 54.3 | 7822 |
| 1 | 800 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 58.6 | 9729 |
| 3 | 95 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 57.6 | 6765 |
| 3 | 120 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 61 | 7784 |
| 3 | 150 | 2.5 | 3 | 64.9 | 8989 |
| 3 | 185 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 68.3 | 10285 |
| 3 | 240 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 74.5 | 12617 |
| 3 | 300 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 82.8 | 15947 |
| 3 | 400 | 3 | 3.8 | 90.3 | 19403 |
| NO. OF CORES | NOMINAL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (mm²) | NOMINAL INSULATION THICKNESS (mm) | NOMINAL SHEATH THICKNESS (mm) | DIAMETER Under Armour (mm) | DIAMETER Over Armour (mm) | DIAMETER Overall (mm) | NOMINAL WEIGHT (kg/km) |
| BS 6622 XLPE AWA/SWA PVC 6.35/11 (12)kV Cable | |||||||
| 1 | 50 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 21.7 | 24.9 | 28.5 | 1200 |
| 1 | 70 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 23 | 26.2 | 30 | 1500 |
| 1 | 95 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 24.7 | 27.9 | 31.7 | 1600 |
| 1 | 120 | 3.4 | 2 | 26.7 | 29.9 | 33.9 | 2100 |
| 1 | 150 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 27.5 | 31.5 | 35.7 | 2500 |
| 1 | 185 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 29.3 | 33.3 | 37.5 | 2900 |
| 1 | 240 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 31.6 | 35.6 | 40 | 3600 |
| 1 | 300 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 34.6 | 38.6 | 43 | 4300 |
| 1 | 400 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 37 | 41 | 45.8 | 5200 |
| 1 | 500 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 40.5 | 45.5 | 50.5 | 6500 |
| 1 | 630 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 44.6 | 49.6 | 54.8 | 8000 |
| 1 | 800 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 48.8 | 53.8 | 59.2 | 9850 |
| 1 | 1000 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 53.5 | 58.5 | 64.3 | 12100 |
| 3 | 35 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 41.6 | 46.6 | 51.6 | 4700 |
| 3 | 50 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 44.4 | 49.4 | 54.6 | 5300 |
| 3 | 70 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 48.1 | 53.1 | 58.5 | 6300 |
| 3 | 95 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 52 | 57 | 62.6 | 7300 |
| 3 | 120 | 3.4 | 3 | 55.6 | 60.6 | 66.6 | 8400 |
| 3 | 150 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 58.6 | 63.6 | 69.8 | 9600 |
| 3 | 185 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 62.7 | 67.7 | 74.1 | 11000 |
| 3 | 240 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 68.1 | 74.4 | 81.2 | 14000 |
| 3 | 300 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 73.5 | 79.8 | 87 | 16600 |
| 3 | 400 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 78.3 | 84.6 | 92.2 | 20000 |
| BS 6622 XLPE/PVC Medium Voltage 19/33 (36)kV Cable | |||||||
| 1 | 70 | 8 | 2.2 | 32.6 | 36.6 | 41 | 2300 |
| 1 | 95 | 8 | 2.3 | 34.3 | 38.3 | 42.9 | 2650 |
| 1 | 120 | 8 | 2.3 | 35.9 | 39.9 | 44.5 | 3000 |
| 1 | 150 | 8 | 2.4 | 37.5 | 42.5 | 47.3 | 3500 |
| 1 | 185 | 8 | 2.5 | 39.3 | 44.3 | 49.3 | 4000 |
| 1 | 240 | 8 | 2.5 | 41.7 | 46.7 | 51.7 | 4650 |
| 1 | 300 | 8 | 2.6 | 44.2 | 49.2 | 54.4 | 5450 |
| 1 | 400 | 8 | 2.7 | 47.3 | 52.3 | 57.7 | 6350 |
| 1 | 500 | 8 | 2.8 | 50.5 | 55.5 | 61.1 | 7600 |
| 1 | 630 | 8 | 2.9 | 54.2 | 59.2 | 65 | 9150 |
| 1 | 800 | 8 | 3.1 | 60.5 | 65.5 | 71.6 | 11100 |
| 1 | 1000 | 8 | 3.2 | 65 | 70 | 76.5 | 13400 |
| 3 | 50 | 8 | 3.4 | 65.1 | 71.4 | 78.2 | 9150 |
| 3 | 70 | 8 | 3.5 | 68.8 | 75.1 | 82.1 | 10300 |
| 3 | 95 | 8 | 3.6 | 72.6 | 78.9 | 86.1 | 11600 |
| 3 | 120 | 8 | 3.7 | 76.3 | 82.6 | 90 | 12800 |
| 3 | 150 | 8 | 3.8 | 79.3 | 85.6 | 93.2 | 14050 |
| 3 | 185 | 8 | 3.9 | 83.4 | 89.7 | 97.5 | 15650 |
| 3 | 240 | 8 | 4.1 | 88.8 | 95.1 | 103.3 | 18200 |
| 3 | 300 | 8 | 4.3 | 93.9 | 100.2 | 108.8 | 21100 |
| 3 | 400 | 8 | 4.5 | 100.8 | 107.1 | 116.1 | 24200 |
Standards
- Design Standards: BS 6622, IEC 60502-2
- Conductor Standard: IEC/EN 60228
- Flame Retardancy: IEC/EN 60332-1-2
- Voltage Ratings (Uo/U): 3.8/6.6 (7.2)kV, 6.35/11 (12)kV, 19/33 (36)kV
- Temperature Rating (Fixed): -15°C to +90°C
- Maximum Short-Circuit Temperature: +250°C (for 5 seconds)
- Minimum Bending Radius: Single Core: 15 x overall diameter; Multi Core: 12x or 13x overall diameter
- Regulatory Compliance: RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH Directive EC 1907/2006, CE, UKCA
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What voltage ratings are covered under the BS 6622 standard?
A: BS 6622 specifies medium-voltage armoured power cables operating at 3.8/6.6 (7.2)kV, 6.35/11 (12)kV, and 19/33 (36)kV voltage levels.
Q: Why do single-core BS 6622 cables use Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA) instead of Steel Wire Armour (SWA)?
A: Single-core AC cables use non-magnetic Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA) to prevent magnetic heating caused by induced eddy currents, which would occur if magnetic steel wire (SWA) were used.
Q: Can BS 6622 MV cables be installed directly underground?
A: Yes, both single-core AWA and multi-core SWA constructions provide strong mechanical protection against impact and crushing, making them suitable for direct burial and ducting applications.
Q: What payment terms does Huadong Cable Group accept for international orders?
A: We accept Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) and Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight for international B2B transactions.
BS 6622 Copper XLPE AWA/SWA MV Cable Why Choose Huadong Cable?
Huadong Cable Group is a premier manufacturer and global supplier of medium-voltage power cables with over two decades of manufacturing expertise. We provide factory-direct pricing, rigorous testing in accordance with international standards, and complete MTC (Material Test Certificate) documentation with every delivery.
Our production facilities offer full customization for 3.8/6.6kV, 6.35/11kV, and 19/33kV voltage ratings, custom drum lengths, ISPM 15 compliant export wooden or steel-wooden drum packaging, and global logistics support tailored for EPC contractors, utilities, and industrial distributors.
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