VO-YMvKasmb Cable

What is VO-YMvKasmb Cable?

The VO-YMvKasmb cable is a Dutch-standard, low-voltage (0.6/1kV) armoured multi-conductor power distribution cable manufactured and accredited under KEMA K42C-1-4-D and European harmonised standard HD 604-S1-4D. Engineered for industrial wiring infrastructure and direct underground laying, it delivers dependable physical and electrical protection in environments where cables are subjected to mechanical stresses and external disturbances.

Unlike standard unarmoured building wires, VO-YMvKasmb features a flexible Galvanized Round Steel Wire Braid (GSWB) alongside an integrated stranded tinned copper drain wire, ensuring continuous grounding and impact protection. The conductors are insulated with 90°C rated thermoset XLPE, while the heavy-duty flame-retardant PVC outer jacket meets EN 60332-3-24 Category C standards to prevent the spread of vertical flame along crowded cable trays and service shafts.

VO-YMvKasmb Cable Construction

• Conductor: High-purity Class 1 solid copper or Class 2 stranded annealed plain copper conductors conforming to EN 60228 / KEMA standards.
• Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) thermosetting compound rated for continuous +90°C operation.
• Filler: Extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) interstice filler to ensure a compact and uniform circular core profile.
• Drain Wire: Continuous tinned copper drain wire providing immediate grounding continuity and simplified installation termination.
• Armour: Galvanized round Steel Wire Braid (GSWB) delivering high mechanical impact resistance and rodent protection while retaining routing flexibility.
• Outer Sheath: Heavy-duty flame-retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC FR) outer jacket.
• Core Identification: Color-coded conductors per HD 308-S2 / Dutch low-voltage power cable conventions.
• Sheath Colour: Industrial Grey.

Applications

VO-YMvKasmb cables are engineered for secondary and primary low-voltage power feeding across industrial installations and municipal utility environments requiring direct burial and mechanical defense:

• Direct Underground Laying: Direct burial in soil, external trenches, and underground cable ducts without requiring supplementary metal conduits.
• Industrial Manufacturing Facilities: Power feeds for industrial machine tools, motor control centers (MCC), process drives, and plant automation switchboards.
• Utility Substations & Distribution Cubicles: Power interconnections linking auxiliary step-down transformers, low-voltage distribution pillars, and local control panels.
• Dutch Infrastructure Projects: Commercial, utility, and municipal projects built to Dutch technical standards requiring KEMA K42C-1-4-D certified cables.

Specifications & Dimensions

Huadong Cable Group manufactures the complete range of VO-YMvKasmb armoured cables across 2-core, 3-core, and 4-core configurations, covering conductor sizes from 1.5mm² up to 6mm² paired with matched grounding drain conductors. Rated for an operating voltage of 0.6/1kV (test voltage of 3.5kV) within an operational temperature spectrum of -15°C to +90°C and short-circuit limits up to +250°C, the cable series features nominal overall diameters from 11.9mm to 19.2mm and nominal weights ranging between 189 kg/km and 574 kg/km. Every production lot strictly adheres to dimensional and electrical tolerances established under HD 604-S1-4D and KEMA K42C-1-4-D, supporting continuous 30°C current carrying capacities up to 53A with conductor DC resistances from 12.1 Ω/km down to 3.08 Ω/km at 20°C under a minimum bending radius of 15 times the overall 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 test)
Operating 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 is the functional role of the tinned copper drain wire in the VO-YMvKasmb cable?
A: The continuous tinned copper drain wire runs directly beneath the braided armour, providing a low-impedance grounding pathway that enables fast, reliable earth termination without the need to unravel the steel wire braid.

Q: How does VO-YMvKasmb differ from VG-YMvKasmb in its armouring construction?
A: VO-YMvKasmb uses a flexible Galvanized Round Steel Wire Braid (GSWB) designed for cross-sections between 1.5mm² and 6mm², whereas VG-YMvKasmb utilizes flat steel wire armour (SWA) with copper earth wires bound by steel tape for larger industrial feeders from 10mm² up to 240mm².

Q: Can VO-YMvKasmb cable be directly buried underground without secondary ducting?
A: Yes, VO-YMvKasmb is tested and approved for direct underground burial in soil and trenches according to KEMA K42C-1-4-D and HD 604-S1-4D standards.

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

VO-YMvKasmb Cable – Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures VO-YMvKasmb 0.6/1kV armoured power cables in strict compliance with Dutch standard KEMA K42C-1-4-D and European standard HD 604-S1-4D. Every production lot undergoes rigorous electrical and mechanical testing in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories, covering 3.5kV spark dielectric withstand tests, conductor DC resistance measurements, braid tensile endurance, and bunched cable flame retardancy per EN 60332-3-24 Cat. C. Drawing on 99.99% high-purity electrolytic copper, precision XLPE extruders, and automated steel wire braiding machinery, our plant delivers consistent concentricity, robust armor coverage, and long-term durability for demanding underground circuits.

With more than 20 years of precision cable manufacturing expertise, Huadong Cable Group operates high-speed multi-wire drawing lines, planetary stranding equipment, and compounding workshops certified to ISO 9001, CE, CPR (EN 50575), RoHS, and REACH protocols. Supplying directly from our manufacturing base eliminates intermediary distribution markups, allowing us to offer competitive factory-direct pricing, 100% routine Mill Test Certificates (MTC) tested in accredited testing facilities, continuous drum lengths packaged on ISPM 15 heat-treated export wooden reels, and dependable global logistics for EPC contractors and industrial clients worldwide.