Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA 1kV Cable

What is Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA 1kV Cable?

Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA 1kV Power Cable is a heavy-duty low-voltage electrical supply cable designed to operate reliably in hazardous industrial settings where aggressive chemicals, oil vapors, and hydrocarbon fluids are present. Engineered in compliance with IEC 60502-1 and flame-propagation standard IEC 60332-3-22, this cable ensures uninterrupted power delivery across complex switching stations and local energy distribution networks.

The cable features an advanced multi-barrier construction that combines electrical shielding with severe chemical isolation. It incorporates an aluminum/polyethylene screen (CAM) with a tinned copper drain wire to block electromagnetic interference, a specialized Polyamide layer to prevent the penetration of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, and a galvanized steel wire armour layer that absorbs substantial mechanical impact and ground pressure, allowing safe installation directly underground or in open cable ducts.

Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA 1kV Cable Construction

• Conductor: Class 1 solid copper (RE) or Class 2 stranded copper (RM) per IEC guidelines (available from 1.5mm² up to 400mm²).
• Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) delivering high thermal capacity and electrical performance.
• Inner Sheath (Bedding): Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound forming a uniform bed over laid-up cores.
• Screen & Drain Wire: Collective Aluminum/Polyethylene tape screen (CAM) with tinned copper drain wire for effective grounding and noise shielding.
• Inner Sheath (Chemical Barrier): High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) inner sheath.
• Intermediate Sheath: Specialized Polyamide (Nylon) layer offering high resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon penetration.
• Armour Layer: Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA) for multicore cables (or Aluminum Wire Armour for single-core cables).
• Outer Sheath: Oil- and chemical-resistant specialized PVC compound.
• Core Identification: 1 Core: Choice of Red or Black; 2 Cores: Red, Black; 3 Cores: Red, Yellow, Blue; 4 Cores: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black; 5 Cores: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green; 7 Cores & Above: Black with White Numbers.
• Sheath Colour: Black.

Applications

Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA cables are engineered for electrical supply systems where mechanical protection and resistance to chemical corrosion or fuel contamination are mandatory. Their specialized polyamide barrier renders them immune to degradation caused by petrochemical solvents and aromatic hydrocarbon exposure.

Typical installation environments include:

• Oil Refineries & Petrochemical Plants: Power distribution near fuel storage tanks, processing units, and chemical transferring stations.
• Power Stations & Sub-stations: Heavy-duty electricity supply lines laid in indoor/outdoor cable ducts and underground trenches.
• Industrial Cable Trays & Ducts: Overhead racks and subterranean ducts where chemical vapor condensation or ground fluid runoff occurs.
• Hazardous Industrial Sites: Facilities demanding compliance with IEC 60332-3-22 high-density flame retardancy standards.

Specifications & Dimensions

This cable range covers single-core configurations up to 400mm², multi-core power variants (2 to 5 cores up to 95mm²), and multi-core control configurations up to 37 cores. Temperature rating spans from -20°C to +60°C. Complete technical data covering overall diameters, nominal weights, and insulation thicknesses are strictly aligned with IEC 60502-1 manufacturing guidelines.

Standards

Huadong Cable Group manufactures and batch-tests Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA cables to guarantee total compliance with global chemical and electrical standards:

Design Standard: IEC 60502-1
Flame Retardancy Standard: IEC 60332-3-22 (Category A)
Chemical Resistance: Aliphatic and Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Voltage Rating (Uo/U): 0.6/1kV
Temperature Spectrum: -20°C to +60°C
Regulatory Compliance: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2015/65/EU, REACH EC 1907/2006, CE

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Polyamide intermediate layer protect this cable in chemical environments?
A: The Polyamide (Nylon) layer serves as a fluid barrier that prevents aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (such as petrol, diesel, and industrial solvents) from penetrating into the inner cable insulation and causing swelling or breakdown.

Q: What is the benefit of the CAM screen and tinned copper drain wire?
A: The collective Aluminum/Polyethylene tape screen (CAM) provides 100% electrostatic shielding to reduce signal interference and noise, while the tinned copper drain wire ensures reliable grounding and rapid dissipation of stray currents.

Q: Why do single-core versions of this cable use aluminum wire armour instead of steel wire armour?
A: Single-core AC power cables use Aluminum Wire Armour (AWA) to prevent magnetic hysteresis and eddy current losses that naturally occur when alternating current passes through magnetic materials like steel wire armour.

Q: What payment terms does Huadong Cable Group accept for international industrial supply contracts?
A: We accept Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) and Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight for international B2B transactions.

Why Choose Huadong Cable for Hydrocarbon Resistant XLPE CAM SWA Cable?

Huadong Cable Group is a premier international manufacturer of specialty industrial power cables, possessing over 20 years of advanced production expertise. We engineer chemical and hydrocarbon resistant cables strictly to IEC specifications, backing every production run with comprehensive Material Test Certificates (MTC) and rigorous laboratory inspection reports.

Our state-of-the-art facility accommodates custom drum lengths, heavy-duty ISPM 15 compliant steel-wooden export reels, and full international freight logistics, providing EPC contractors, petrochemical plant managers, and utility operators with high-reliability power solutions worldwide.