Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated Power Cable
XLPE Power Cable (YJV)
Factory-direct XLPE power cable for 0.6/1 kV–35 kV transmission and distribution
YJV/YJLV series XLPE insulated power cable is the backbone of modern underground power distribution. Cross-linked polyethylene insulation provides superior thermal aging, higher current-carrying capacity, and excellent dielectric performance compared to PVC. Available in copper (YJV) and aluminum (YJLV) conductor options, single-core and multi-core configurations, rated from 0.6/1 kV up to 35 kV.
What is XLPE Power Cable (YJV)?
This parent page owns the broad YJV / YJLV XLPE product-range and factory-supply intent. YJV identifies copper conductor with XLPE insulation; YJLV is the aluminium-conductor counterpart. The published tables below keep low-voltage and medium-voltage constructions separate instead of treating one row as representative of the full range.
For a quotation, identify the rated-voltage designation, conductor metal, core arrangement, nominal section, sheath and armour requirement. The dedicated 6/10, 8.7/15, 12/20, 18/30 and 26/35 kV child pages carry the exact three-core catalogue tables; sizing, current-rating calculations and installation guidance remain on the site's technical articles.
Key features
- XLPE insulation rated 90°C continuous, 250°C short-circuit
- Higher current-carrying capacity than PVC-insulated cables
- Excellent moisture and chemical resistance
- Copper (Class 2 stranded) or aluminum conductor options
- Available: 1-core, 2-core, 3-core, 4-core, 3+1 core, 4+1 core
- Optional steel tape armour (YJV22) or steel wire armour (YJV32)
Typical applications
- Underground power distribution (0.6/1 kV–35 kV)
- Industrial plant feeders and bus risers
- Commercial building main supply cables
- Renewable energy collector circuits (solar / wind)
- Mining and tunnel power supply
YJV XLPE Power Cable Specifications (0.6/1 kV, Copper Conductor)
Custom sizes available on request — send us your project specification.
| Cores × Section (mm²) | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Approx. OD (mm) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) | Current Rating (A) | Max. Conductor Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1×16 | 0.7 | 11.0 | 220 | 91 | 90 |
| 1×50 | 1.0 | 15.5 | 570 | 187 | 90 |
| 1×120 | 1.2 | 21.5 | 1270 | 340 | 90 |
| 1×240 | 1.4 | 28.5 | 2410 | 530 | 90 |
| 3×25 | 1.0 | 23.0 | 1070 | 114 | 90 |
| 3×70 | 1.2 | 33.0 | 2630 | 213 | 90 |
| 3×120 | 1.4 | 40.0 | 4350 | 301 | 90 |
| 3×240 | 1.6 | 52.0 | 8150 | 472 | 90 |
| 4×16 | 0.7 | 20.0 | 780 | 75 | 90 |
| 4×95 | 1.2 | 42.0 | 4020 | 233 | 90 |
YJV — 6/10 kV, Three-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.15 (6/10 kV three-core copper table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 40.9 | 1857 | 156 | 142 |
| 35 | 43.3 | 2243 | 186 | 173 |
| 50 | 45.9 | 2779 | 220 | 208 |
| 70 | 49.8 | 3501 | 269 | 260 |
| 95 | 53.5 | 4367 | 322 | 317 |
| 120 | 56.8 | 5217 | 366 | 365 |
| 150 | 60.5 | 6230 | 411 | 417 |
| 185 | 64.2 | 7385 | 463 | 478 |
| 240 | 69.9 | 9178 | 535 | 563 |
| 300 | 74.6 | 11091 | 602 | 645 |
| 400 | 82.1 | 14278 | 683 | 749 |
YJV — 8.7/15 kV, Three-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.15 (8.7/15 kV three-core copper table) — values as published
11 kV distribution systems are supplied from this 8.7/15 kV class. 11 kV is not a separate designation in the Huanghe catalogue — confirm the voltage class on your order.
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 46.3 | 2183 | 156 | 144 |
| 35 | 48.7 | 2585 | 186 | 175 |
| 50 | 51.3 | 3126 | 220 | 210 |
| 70 | 55.2 | 3885 | 269 | 263 |
| 95 | 58.9 | 4775 | 322 | 319 |
| 120 | 62.2 | 5647 | 365 | 368 |
| 150 | 65.9 | 6684 | 410 | 419 |
| 185 | 69.7 | 7864 | 463 | 480 |
| 240 | 75.3 | 9690 | 535 | 565 |
| 300 | 80.0 | 11623 | 602 | 647 |
| 400 | 87.6 | 14872 | 683 | 751 |
YJV — 12/20 kV, Three-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.16 (12/20 kV three-core copper table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 53.5 | 2895 | 186 | 176 |
| 50 | 56.1 | 3462 | 220 | 211 |
| 70 | 60.0 | 4243 | 269 | 264 |
| 95 | 63.7 | 5155 | 322 | 320 |
| 120 | 67.0 | 6046 | 365 | 368 |
| 150 | 70.7 | 7104 | 410 | 420 |
| 185 | 74.6 | 8300 | 462 | 480 |
| 240 | 80.1 | 10159 | 534 | 565 |
| 300 | 84.8 | 12137 | 602 | 646 |
| 400 | 92.3 | 15409 | 683 | 750 |
YJV — 18/30 kV, Three-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.16 (18/30 kV three-core copper table) — values as published
33 kV distribution systems are supplied from this 18/30 kV class. 33 kV is not a separate designation in the Huanghe catalogue — confirm the voltage class on your order.
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 68.3 | 4466 | 219 | 216 |
| 70 | 72.2 | 5305 | 269 | 269 |
| 95 | 75.9 | 6272 | 321 | 325 |
| 120 | 79.2 | 7212 | 364 | 374 |
| 150 | 82.9 | 8326 | 409 | 425 |
| 185 | 86.6 | 9582 | 461 | 485 |
| 240 | 92.3 | 11565 | 534 | 569 |
| 300 | 97.0 | 13611 | 601 | 651 |
| 400 | 104.5 | 17014 | 683 | 753 |
YJV — 26/35 kV, Three-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.17 (26/35 kV three-core copper table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 81.4 | 5705 | 219 | 218 |
| 70 | 85.3 | 6603 | 268 | 271 |
| 95 | 89.0 | 7625 | 320 | 327 |
| 120 | 92.3 | 8614 | 363 | 375 |
| 150 | 96.0 | 9782 | 408 | 426 |
| 185 | 99.7 | 11093 | 460 | 486 |
| 240 | 105.4 | 13161 | 532 | 570 |
| 300 | 110.2 | 15298 | 600 | 651 |
| 400 | 117.6 | 18789 | 682 | 753 |
YJV — 8.7/15 kV, Single-Core, Copper, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.8 (8.7/15 kV single-core copper table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 22.2 | 678 | 157 | 145 |
| 35 | 23.6 | 819 | 187 | 175 |
| 50 | 24.7 | 989 | 221 | 208 |
| 70 | 26.2 | 1211 | 269 | 257 |
| 95 | 28.0 | 1498 | 321 | 310 |
| 120 | 29.6 | 1781 | 364 | 354 |
| 150 | 31.2 | 2103 | 407 | 401 |
| 185 | 33.0 | 2484 | 459 | 456 |
| 240 | 35.4 | 3059 | 531 | 534 |
| 300 | 37.6 | 3683 | 598 | 608 |
| 400 | 41.0 | 4710 | 582 | 701 |
| 500 | 44.9 | 5753 | 773 | 805 |
| 630 | 48.7 | 7067 | 874 | 921 |
| 800 | 52.7 | 8748 | 978 | 1041 |
YJLV — 8.7/15 kV, Three-Core, Aluminium, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.19 (8.7/15 kV three-core aluminium table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 46.3 | 1706 | 121 | 112 |
| 35 | 48.7 | 1918 | 144 | 135 |
| 50 | 51.3 | 2172 | 171 | 163 |
| 70 | 55.2 | 2549 | 209 | 203 |
| 95 | 58.9 | 2963 | 250 | 247 |
| 120 | 62.2 | 3358 | 284 | 285 |
| 150 | 65.9 | 3823 | 318 | 325 |
| 185 | 69.7 | 4335 | 361 | 373 |
| 240 | 75.3 | 5113 | 418 | 440 |
| 300 | 80 | 5900 | 472 | 506 |
| 400 | 87.6 | 7242 | 540 | 592 |
YJLV — 18/30 kV, Three-Core, Aluminium, Unarmoured
Source: Huanghe Cable Group official LV/MV Power Cable Catalogue, p.20 (18/30 kV three-core aluminium table) — values as published
| Nominal Section (mm²) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Current — In Ground (A) | Current — In Air (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 68.3 | 3512 | 170 | 166 |
| 70 | 72.2 | 3970 | 208 | 207 |
| 95 | 75.9 | 4460 | 249 | 251 |
| 120 | 79.2 | 4923 | 283 | 289 |
| 150 | 82.9 | 5465 | 318 | 328 |
| 185 | 86.6 | 6053 | 360 | 376 |
| 240 | 92.3 | 6987 | 417 | 442 |
| 300 | 97.0 | 7888 | 471 | 507 |
| 400 | 104.5 | 9384 | 539 | 592 |
Need a voltage class, core count or conductor not shown above?
The tables above are transcribed from the Huanghe catalogue for unarmoured YJV/YJLV. We also supply 3.6/6 kV and 26/35 kV classes, 2/4/5/3+1/4+1/3+2 core builds, and armoured YJV22/YJV32 equivalents. Send us the voltage, cores, cross-section and destination port and we will return a stamped datasheet with dimensions, drum lengths and shipping weights.
Information needed for a YJV / YJLV quotation
- Rated-voltage designation from the project specification
- Copper YJV or aluminium YJLV conductor
- Number of cores and nominal cross-section for each item
- Unarmoured, steel tape armoured or steel wire armoured construction
- Outer-sheath material, colour and project marking
- Required length per size and preferred drum length
- Destination port and inspection documents required by the order
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Frequently asked questions about XLPE Power Cable (YJV)
Q.What is the difference between YJV and VV cable?
YJV uses XLPE insulation (rated 90°C), while VV uses PVC insulation (rated 70°C). YJV carries more current for the same cross-section, has better thermal aging, and is preferred for permanent underground installations. VV is lower cost and used in less demanding environments.
Q.Do you manufacture XLPE cable to IEC 60502?
Yes. We manufacture to IEC 60502-1 (low voltage) and IEC 60502-2 (medium voltage up to 35 kV), as well as GB/T 12706, BS 5467/6622, and other regional standards. Specify your project standard when requesting a quote.
Q.What voltage ratings are available?
Our XLPE cable range covers 0.6/1 kV, 3.6/6 kV, 6/10 kV, 8.7/15 kV, 12/20 kV, 18/30 kV, and 26/35 kV. Higher voltages available on project basis.
Q.Can I get XLPE cable with armour?
Yes. We offer steel tape armour (YJV22/YJLV22) for direct burial, and steel wire armour (YJV32/YJLV32) for vertical runs or areas with mechanical stress. Aluminium wire armour also available for weight-sensitive applications.
Q.How do I get a price quote for XLPE power cable?
Send us your specification: voltage rating, conductor material (Cu/Al), cross-section, number of cores, armour type, length required, and destination port. We reply with FOB pricing within 24 hours.
Q.What certifications and test reports do you provide?
State the exact model, standard and inspection or certificate requirement in the RFQ. The factory will confirm which routine, type-test or third-party documents apply to that construction and order; this parent page does not claim blanket CB, CCC, SGS, BV or TÜV coverage for every YJV/YJLV configuration.
Related products and how they differ
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Factory-data product page for three-core unarmoured cable used on 35kV systems.
View specifications →12/20 kV YJV / YJLV Cable
Factory-data product page for three-core unarmoured cable used on 20kV systems.
View specifications →6/10 kV YJV / YJLV Cable
Factory-data product page for three-core unarmoured cable used on 10kV systems.
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