The 0.6/1 kV RV-K power cable is a premium flexible copper conductor cable designed for reliable power transmission in demanding industrial and commercial environments. This European standard harmonized cable features robust PVC insulation and sheathing that provides excellent mechanical protection, flame retardancy, and resistance to oils, chemicals, and abrasion.
Manufactured to meet or exceed international standards including HD 22.1 S3, IEC 60227, and VDE 0281 specifications, our RV-K cable delivers superior performance with a rated voltage of 0.6/1 kV (600/1000V). The finely stranded copper conductors ensure exceptional flexibility and durability, making installation easier while maintaining optimal electrical conductivity even under continuous flexing conditions.
Applications
The versatile 0.6/1 kV RV-K cable is engineered for numerous applications including:
- Industrial machinery and equipment wiring
- Power supply for motors, transformers, and switchgear
- Control panels and distribution boards
- Factory automation systems and production lines
- Construction site temporary power distribution
- Agricultural equipment and irrigation systems
- HVAC systems and climate control installations
- Renewable energy installations (solar and wind power connections)
- Pumping stations and water treatment facilities
- Fixed installations in dry, damp, or wet locations (not for direct burial)
Construction
1. Conductor:Flexible electrolytic copper conductor (Class V) according to BS EN 60228:2005 (previously BS6360), UNE 60228 and IEC 60228
2. Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), type DIX-3, according to UNE 21123 and HD 603S1
Number of Cable Cores: one core (single core), two cores (double core), three cores
Core Structure: concentric stranding of cores
3. Sheath:PVC sheath type DMV-18, according to HD 603S1.
Technical Characteristics
- Rated Voltage: 0.6/1 kV (U₀/U)
- Test Voltage: 4.0 kV (50 Hz, 5 min)
- Operating Temperature Range: -5°C to +70°C (static), -15°C to +70°C (flexing)
- Short Circuit Temperature: Maximum +160°C (max. 5 seconds)
- Minimum Bending Radius: 6× overall diameter (fixed installation), 10× overall diameter (occasional flexing)
- Flame Retardancy: Complies with IEC 60332-1-2 (vertical flame propagation test)
- Halogen-Free: No (Contains PVC materials)
- UV Resistance: Limited (not recommended for prolonged direct sunlight exposure)
- Installation Temperature: Minimum 0°C
- Lifespan: >30 years under normal operating conditions
Parameter Table
| Nominal Cross Section (mm²) | Conductor Construction (No./mm) | Approx. Outer Diameter (mm) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) | Max. Conductor Resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) | Current Rating in Air (A) | Current Rating in Ground (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 30/0.25 | 6.8 | 70 | 12.1 | 20 | 21 |
| 2.5 | 50/0.25 | 7.8 | 95 | 7.41 | 27 | 28 |
| 4 | 56/0.30 | 9.0 | 135 | 4.61 | 36 | 37 |
| 6 | 84/0.30 | 10.5 | 185 | 3.08 | 46 | 47 |
| 10 | 84/0.40 | 12.5 | 290 | 1.83 | 63 | 64 |
| 16 | 126/0.40 | 14.8 | 430 | 1.15 | 85 | 85 |
| 25 | 196/0.40 | 18.0 | 660 | 0.727 | 112 | 110 |
| 35 | 276/0.40 | 20.5 | 900 | 0.524 | 138 | 135 |
| 50 | 259/0.50 | 23.5 | 1250 | 0.387 | 168 | 160 |
| 70 | 259/0.60 | 27.0 | 1750 | 0.268 | 207 | 195 |
| 95 | 539/0.50 | 30.5 | 2350 | 0.193 | 245 | 230 |
| 120 | 728/0.50 | 33.5 | 3000 | 0.153 | 280 | 260 |
| 150 | 924/0.50 | 37.0 | 3750 | 0.124 | 315 | 290 |
| 185 | 1155/0.50 | 41.0 | 4600 | 0.0991 | 355 | 325 |
| 240 | 1456/0.50 | 46.0 | 5900 | 0.0754 | 410 | 375 |
