VG-YMvKasmb Cable

What is VG-YMvKasmb Cable?

The VG-YMvKasmb cable is a Dutch-standard, heavy-duty 0.6/1kV multi-core armoured industrial power cable accredited by KEMA Laboratories in the Netherlands in accordance with KEMA K42C-1-4-D and European harmonised standard HD 604-S1-4D. It is engineered for primary low-voltage power distribution in utility networks, substations, and industrial manufacturing facilities where severe mechanical compulsion, radial crush loads, or accidental physical impact pose continuous operational risks.

Engineered to deliver high mechanical endurance and superior electrical safety, the cable utilizes Class 1 solid or Class 2 stranded copper conductors paired with 90°C rated XLPE insulation. Its protective architecture includes a flame-retardant PVC inner sheath and a composite armouring system comprised of galvanised flat steel wires combined with copper earth continuity wires, held firmly by a galvanised steel tape counter helix. The outer jacket is compounded from flame-retardant PVC (PVC FR), satisfying bunched fire resistance requirements per EN 60332-3-24 Cat. C to inhibit flame propagation along vertical cable shafts and densely packed industrial cable ladders.

VG-YMvKasmb Cable Construction

• Conductor: High-purity Class 1 solid copper or Class 2 stranded annealed plain copper conductors conforming to EN 60228 and KEMA standards.
• Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) thermosetting compound delivering low dielectric loss and continuous thermal stability up to +90°C.
• Bedding / Inner Sheath: Extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) filler core with an extruded flame-retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC FR) inner sheath.
• Armour Layer: Galvanised flat steel wire armour (SWA) integrated with stranded copper earth continuity wires and bound by an open galvanised steel tape counter helix.
• Outer Sheath: Heavy-duty flame-retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC FR) compound providing high resistance to abrasion, oils, and chemical exposure.
• Core Identification: Color-coded cores according to HD 308-S2 / European power cable standards.
• Sheath Colour: Industrial Grey.

Applications

VG-YMvKasmb cables are designed for fixed low-voltage power distribution in civil infrastructure and industrial facilities requiring mechanical protection and direct soil burial:

• Direct Underground Laying: Direct burial in soil trenches, outdoor subgrade channels, and industrial utility easements without requiring auxiliary steel conduit.
• High Mechanical Compulsion Areas: Chemical processing facilities, heavy manufacturing workshops, port terminals, and mining surface facilities subject to impact loads and mechanical stress.
• Substations & Distribution Boards: Heavy power feeders connecting step-down transformers, switchgear lineups, and motor control centers (MCC).
• Dutch & European Infrastructure Projects: Fixed low-voltage distribution networks engineered to Dutch utility specifications calling for KEMA K42C-1-4-D certification.

Specifications & Dimensions

Huadong Cable Group manufactures the full portfolio of VG-YMvKasmb armoured power cables across 2-core, 3-core, and 4-core configurations with nominal conductor cross-sections spanning from 10mm² up to 240mm². Operating at a rated voltage of 0.6/1kV (withstand test voltage of 3.5kV) within a continuous service temperature spectrum of -15°C to +90°C (short-circuit withstand limit up to +250°C), the cable series exhibits nominal overall diameters ranging from 19.2mm (2 × 10mm²) to 66.9mm (4 × 240mm²) and unit weights from 888 kg/km up to 14,512 kg/km. Conductor DC resistance values strictly comply with EN 60228 standards, spanning from 1.83 Ω/km at 10mm² down to 0.0754 Ω/km at 240mm² at 20°C. Every production lot aligns with KEMA K42C-1-4-D and HD 604-S1-4D dimensional tolerances, supporting heavy industrial feeder currents under a minimum bending radius of 15 times the overall cable diameter.

Standards

Design & Harmonised Standards: HD 604-S1-4D, KEMA K42C-1-4-D, EN 60228
Third-Party Accreditation: Tested and certified by KEMA Laboratories (Netherlands)
Flame Retardancy: EN 60332-3-24 Category C (Bunched vertical cable fire propagation)
Voltage & Thermal Ratings: Voltage Rating Uo/U (Um): 0.6/1kV; Test Voltage: 3.5kV; Operating: -15°C to +90°C; Short-circuit: +250°C; Min Bending Radius: 15 × OD
Regulatory Compliance: EN 50575 (CPR Compliant), Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH EC 1907/2006, CE Marked

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the flat steel wire armour construction of VG-YMvKasmb superior for underground installations?
A: The galvanised flat steel wires form a tightly interlocked radial barrier that provides superior surface coverage and crush resistance compared to standard round wire armour, while the integrated copper earth wires maintain a low-impedance ground fault return path.

Q: Can VG-YMvKasmb cable be directly buried in underground plant trenches?
A: Yes, VG-YMvKasmb is explicitly engineered and KEMA-certified for direct underground burial and installations subject to heavy mechanical compulsion without needing additional protective conduit.

Q: What is the primary operational advantage of XLPE insulation over standard PVC insulation in power cables?
A: XLPE is a thermosetting compound rated for continuous operation at +90°C and short circuits up to +250°C, offering higher current-carrying capacity, superior thermal overload resilience, and reduced dielectric losses compared to 70°C PVC.

Q: What commercial payment terms does Huadong Cable accept for international industrial export orders?
A: We accept standard international commercial payment terms, primarily Telegraphic Transfer (T/T, with 30% advance deposit and 70% against shipping documents) and 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight.

VG-YMvKasmb Cable – Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures VG-YMvKasmb 0.6/1kV armoured power cables in rigorous alignment with Dutch standard KEMA K42C-1-4-D and European standard HD 604-S1-4D. Every production lot undergoes comprehensive laboratory testing in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities, covering spark dielectric withstand (3.5kV), conductor DC resistance, flat steel wire tensile properties, and bunched cable flame retardancy per EN 60332-3-24 Cat. C. Utilizing 99.99% high-purity electrolytic copper, advanced triple-layer extrusion heads, and high-precision planetary flat wire armouring machinery, our plant delivers consistent layer concentricity, zero tape gaps, and dependable mechanical durability for underground utility networks.

With more than 20 years of precision cable engineering expertise, Huadong Cable Group operates heavy stranding machines, specialized armouring lines, and clean compounding workshops certified to ISO 9001, CE, CPR (EN 50575), RoHS, and REACH protocols. Direct factory supply eliminates intermediary markups, providing competitive factory-direct pricing, 100% routine Mill Test Certificates (MTC) tested in accredited testing facilities, continuous drum lengths packaged on heavy-duty ISPM 15 heat-treated export wooden reels, and dependable door-to-port global logistics for EPC contractors and utility providers worldwide.