Polyethylene (PE) sheathed cables provide superior resistance to oils, water, chemicals, and abrasion, making them essential for heavy industrial applications and external installations.
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What is PE Cable?
Polyethylene (PE) sheathed cables provide superior resistance to oils, water, chemicals, and abrasion, making them essential for heavy industrial applications and external installations.
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¿Qué es el Cable PE?
Los cables con cubierta de polietileno (PE) ofrecen resistencia superior a aceites, agua, químicos y abrasión, siendo esenciales para aplicaciones industriales pesadas e instalaciones externas.
繁體中文
什麼是PE電纜？
聚乙烯（PE）護套電纜對油、水、化學品和磨損具有優異的抵抗力，是重工業應用和戶外安裝的理想選擇。
Polyethylene Material Overview
Descripción del Material Polietileno
聚乙烯材料概述
Polyethylene is a thermoplastic material designated as PE, with specific variants including MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene, 0.926–0.940 g/cm³) and HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene, 0.941–0.965 g/cm³). According to IEC 60502-2, PE sheathing is applicable across low voltage (≤1kV), medium voltage (1kV–36kV), and high voltage (≥36kV) applications due to its exceptional dielectric strength of 18–28 kV/mm.
PE cables are predominantly specified for external applications and can be installed in cable ducts, including those susceptible to waterlogging. Per IEEE 386-2016, direct burial installation is permissible when compliant with prevailing wiring regulations. UV-resistant black PE sheathing is standard, though specific UV resistance properties should be verified against individual datasheets for applications with elevated solar exposure.
El polietileno es un material termoplástico designado como PE, con variantes específicas que incluyen MDPE (Polietileno de Media Densidad, 0.926–0.940 g/cm³) y HDPE (Polietileno de Alta Densidad, 0.941–0.965 g/cm³). Según la norma IEC 60502-2, la cubierta de PE es aplicable en aplicaciones de baja tensión (≤1kV), media tensión (1kV–36kV) y alta tensión (≥36kV) debido a su excepcional rigidez dieléctrica de 18–28 kV/mm.
Los cables PE se especifican predominantemente para aplicaciones externas y pueden instalarse en ductos de cables, incluyendo aquellos susceptibles a inundaciones. Según IEEE 386-2016, la instalación directa enterrada es permisible cuando cumple con las regulaciones de cableado vigentes.
聚乙烯是一種熱塑性材料，代號為PE，其特定變體包括MDPE（中密度聚乙烯，0.926–0.940 g/cm³）和HDPE（高密度聚乙烯，0.941–0.965 g/cm³）。根據IEC 60502-2標準，PE護套適用於低壓（≤1kV）、中壓（1kV–36kV）和高壓（≥36kV）應用，其介電強度可達18–28 kV/mm。
PE電纜主要用於戶外應用，可安裝在電纜管道中，包括可能積水的管道。根據IEEE 386-2016標準，當符合現行布線規範時，可進行直埋安裝。抗紫外線黑色PE護套是標準配置。
PE Material Technical Parameters
Parámetros Técnicos del Material PE
PE材料技術參數
| Parameter / Parámetro / 參數 | LDPE | MDPE | HDPE | XLPE | Unit / Unidad / 單位 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density / Densidad / 密度 | 0.910–0.925 | 0.926–0.940 | 0.941–0.965 | 0.92–0.94 | g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength / Resistencia a la tracción / 抗拉強度 | 8–25 | 15–30 | 21–37 | 18–25 | MPa |
| Dielectric Strength / Rigidez dieléctrica / 介電強度 | 18–28 | 20–28 | 22–28 | 25–30 | kV/mm |
| Operating Temp. / Temp. operación / 工作溫度 | -50 to +70 | -50 to +80 | -50 to +80 | -40 to +90 | °C |
| Melting Point / Punto de fusión / 熔點 | 105–115 | 120–130 | 130–137 | N/A (Crosslinked) | °C |
| Volume Resistivity / Resistividad volumétrica / 體積電阻率 | >10¹⁵ | >10¹⁵ | >10¹⁶ | >10¹⁶ | Ω·cm |
| Water Absorption / Absorción de agua / 吸水率 | <0.02 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | % |
International Standards Compliance
Cumplimiento de Normas Internacionales
國際標準符合性
Medium Voltage PE Cable Model Comparison
Comparación de Modelos de Cable PE de Media Tensión
中壓PE電纜型號對比
| Model / Modelo / 型號 | Conductor | Voltage / Tensión / 電壓 | Screen Type | Application / Aplicación / 應用 | Search Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2XS2Y | Cu (Copper) | 6/10kV | Copper Wire | Underground distribution |
85% |
| N2XS2Y | Cu (Copper) | 12/20kV | Copper Wire | Industrial plants, substations |
90% |
| N2XS2Y | Cu (Copper) | 18/30kV | Copper Wire | High-load transmission |
72% |
| N2XS(F)2Y | Cu (Copper) | 6/10kV | Cu Foil + Wire | EMI sensitive areas |
68% |
| N2XS(F)2Y | Cu (Copper) | 12/20kV | Cu Foil + Wire | Petrochemical plants |
75% |
| N2XS(F)2Y | Cu (Copper) | 18/30kV | Cu Foil + Wire | Mining operations |
62% |
| N2XS(FL)2Y | Cu (Copper) | 6/10kV | Longitudinal Waterblock | Wet locations, ducts |
58% |
| N2XS(FL)2Y | Cu (Copper) | 12/20kV | Longitudinal Waterblock | Coastal installations |
65% |
Aluminium Conductor PE Cables
Aluminium conductor variants (NA2XS2Y, NA2XS(F)2Y, NA2XS(FL)2Y) offer 60% weight reduction compared to copper equivalents while maintaining comparable electrical performance for cost-sensitive installations.
Cables PE con Conductor de Aluminio
Las variantes con conductor de aluminio (NA2XS2Y, NA2XS(F)2Y, NA2XS(FL)2Y) ofrecen una reducción de peso del 60% en comparación con los equivalentes de cobre, manteniendo un rendimiento eléctrico comparable para instalaciones sensibles al costo.
鋁芯PE電纜
鋁芯型號（NA2XS2Y、NA2XS(F)2Y、NA2XS(FL)2Y）與銅芯相比重量減輕60%，同時保持相當的電氣性能，適用於成本敏感型安裝。
| Model / Modelo / 型號 | Conductor | Voltage / Tensión / 電壓 | Screen Type | Weight Saving | Search Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA2XS2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 6/10kV | Copper Wire | ~60% |
82% |
| NA2XS2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 12/20kV | Copper Wire | ~60% |
88% |
| NA2XS2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 18/30kV | Copper Wire | ~60% |
70% |
| NA2XS(F)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 6/10kV | Cu Foil + Wire | ~58% |
65% |
| NA2XS(F)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 12/20kV | Cu Foil + Wire | ~58% |
72% |
| NA2XS(F)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 18/30kV | Cu Foil + Wire | ~58% |
60% |
| NA2XS(FL)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 6/10kV | Longitudinal Waterblock | ~55% |
52% |
| NA2XS(FL)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 12/20kV | Longitudinal Waterblock | ~55% |
58% |
| NA2XS(FL)2Y | Al (Aluminium) | 18/30kV | Longitudinal Waterblock | ~55% |
48% |
Low Voltage & Data Cable Models
Modelos de Cables de Baja Tensión y Datos
低壓及數據電纜型號
| Model / Modelo / 型號 | Type | Conductor | Voltage/Category | Application | Search Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY2Y | Power Cable | Cu (Copper) | 0.6/1kV | Fixed wiring, indoor/outdoor |
78% |
| NAY2Y | Power Cable | Al (Aluminium) | 0.6/1kV | Fixed wiring, cost-effective |
72% |
| BS 6622 MDPE | MV Armoured | Cu/Al | 6.35/11kV | UK distribution networks |
92% |
| Cat 5E UTP PE | Data Cable | Cu (Copper) | Category 5E | External LAN, duct grade |
85% |
| Cat 5E FTP PE | Data Cable | Cu (Copper) | Category 5E | Shielded external networks |
75% |
| Cat 5E 25 Pair PE | Multi-pair Data | Cu (Copper) | Category 5E | Backbone, duct installations |
62% |
| Cat 6 UTP PE | Data Cable | Cu (Copper) | Category 6 | High-speed external LAN |
88% |
| Cat 6 FTP PE | Data Cable | Cu (Copper) | Category 6 | EMI protected networks |
82% |
Railway & High Voltage Special Cables
Cables Especiales para Ferrocarriles y Alta Tensión
鐵路及高壓特種電纜
| Model / Modelo / 型號 | Standard | Voltage | Special Features | Application | Search Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2XS(F)2Y | VDE 0276 | 123kV | Al conductor, Cu foil screen | Overhead line wiring |
55% |
| A2XS(FL)2Y | VDE 0276 | 123kV | Longitudinal waterblock | HV transmission lines |
48% |
| NR/PS/ELP/00008 | Network Rail | 25/44kV | MDPE sheath, railway spec | UK railway electrification |
65% |
| NR/PS/ELP/00008 | Network Rail | 19/33kV | Graphite covered MDPE | Railway signaling systems |
60% |
Technical References / Referencias Técnicas / 技術參考
Fire Performance Considerations
Consideraciones de Comportamiento al Fuego
防火性能考量
Critical Safety Note: Polyethylene materials emit thick smoke and halogen gases when burned and may fail to self-extinguish within vertical flame test parameters (IEC 60332-1-2). For internal installations requiring CPR (Construction Products Regulation) compliance in European markets, alternative LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheathing options should be considered.
Fire classification per EN 13501-6 determines appropriate applications. PE cables typically achieve Class Fca unless specifically formulated with fire-retardant additives. Consult technical specifications for LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) values – standard PE: 17-18%, FR-PE: 28-32%.
Nota de Seguridad Crítica: Los materiales de polietileno emiten humo denso y gases halógenos al quemarse y pueden no autoextinguirse dentro de los parámetros de prueba de llama vertical (IEC 60332-1-2). Para instalaciones interiores que requieren cumplimiento CPR en mercados europeos, se deben considerar opciones de cubierta LSZH.
La clasificación de fuego según EN 13501-6 determina las aplicaciones apropiadas. Los cables PE típicamente logran Clase Fca a menos que estén formulados específicamente con aditivos retardantes de fuego.
關鍵安全提示：聚乙烯材料燃燒時會釋放濃煙和鹵素氣體，可能無法在垂直燃燒測試（IEC 60332-1-2）參數內自熄。對於歐洲市場需要符合CPR（建築產品法規）的室內安裝，應考慮採用LSZH（低煙無鹵）護套替代方案。
根據EN 13501-6的防火分類決定適當應用。PE電纜通常達到Fca級別，除非特別添加阻燃劑配方。請查閱技術規格了解LOI（極限氧指數）值——標準PE：17-18%，阻燃PE：28-32%。
Typical Applications
Aplicaciones Típicas
典型應用場景
Technical Standards & References
Normas Técnicas y Referencias
技術標準與參考資料
International Standards / Normas Internacionales / 國際標準
- IEC 60502-2:2014 – Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
- IEC 60332-1-2 – Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Vertical flame propagation
- IEEE 386-2016 – Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution
- ASTM D1248 – Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials
- VDE 0276-620 – Power cables with XLPE insulation for voltages from 3.6/6 kV up to 20.8/36 kV
- BS 6622 – Cables with XLPE insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV
- Network Rail NR/PS/ELP/00008 – Product Acceptance Specification
- EN 13501-6 – Fire classification of construction products – Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables
