XGB F2 1kV Cable

What is XGB F2 1kV Cable?

The XGB F2 1kV Cable is a Belgian-specification, low-voltage (0.6/1kV) halogen-free unarmoured power and control installation cable manufactured in compliance with NBN HD 604 Part 5 Section L. It is designed for energy supply and auxiliary circuits in modern commercial buildings, institutional facilities, and industrial installations requiring strict fire safety protocols and low-smoke non-toxic emissions.

Featuring XLPE insulation capable of continuous operation up to +90°C, the cable provides high electrical insulation resistance and current-carrying capacity under static installations. Its halogen-free thermoplastic jacket suppresses the propagation of fire while ensuring zero release of corrosive halogen acid gases or thick obscuring smoke during combustion, preserving emergency escape visibility and protecting sensitive electrical control equipment from acidic corrosion.

XGB F2 1kV Cable Construction

• Conductor: High-purity Class 1 solid plain copper or Class 2 stranded plain annealed copper conductors complying with European standards.
• Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) thermoset insulation engineered for +90°C maximum continuous conductor service.
• Filler / Bedding: Halogen-free filling compound or halogen-free (HF) binding tape to ensure a uniform circular assembly.
• Inner Sheath: Halogen-free filling compound or tape bedding over assembled cores.
• Outer Sheath: Flame-retardant, halogen-free (HF) thermoplastic protective sheath.
• Core Identification: Color-coded power cores and white numbered control cores matching European low-voltage wiring conventions.
• Sheath Colour: Green.

Applications

XGB F2 1kV cables are designed for fixed installation across diverse civil and industrial building structures where public life-safety is paramount:

• High-Occupancy Buildings: Hospitals, airports, shopping centres, hotels, and schools where dense smoke and toxic fumes pose life-safety hazards during emergency evacuation.
• Building Cavities & Masonry: Surface-mounted on cable trays, pulled through conduit and ducts, or embedded directly into concrete, cement, and masonry walls.
• Industrial & Residential Environments: Indoor machine power feeds, switchboard links, and outdoor building runs protected from direct solar UV radiation.
• Underground Ducts: Subgrade installation in sufficiently drained underground conduits without continuous water immersion.

Specifications & Dimensions

Huadong Cable Group manufactures XGB F2 1kV cables across single-core configurations from 16mm² to 240mm², multi-core power configurations (2-core, 3-core, 4-core, and 5-core) from 1.5mm² to 240mm², and multi-core control configurations up to 40 cores at 1.5mm² and 2.5mm². Engineered for a rated voltage of 0.6/1kV (3.5kV AC test voltage) and operating ambient temperatures between -15°C and +60°C (maximum conductor operating temperature of +90°C), the cable portfolio exhibits outer diameters ranging from 8.6mm (2 × 1.5mm²) to 52.8mm (4 × 240mm²) with nominal unit weights from 110 kg/km up to 8,780 kg/km. The construction supports single-core current-carrying capacities up to 604A and multi-core ratings up to 538A, maintaining a minimum installation temperature of 0°C and a minimum bending radius of 12 times the overall cable diameter in strict compliance with NBN HD 604 dimensional and electrical tolerances.

Standards

Design & Harmonised Standards: NBN HD 604 Part 5/Sect. L, EN 60228
Operating & Thermal Ratings: Voltage Rating Uo/U: 0.6/1kV; AC Test Voltage: 3.5kV; Ambient Operating: -15°C to +60°C; Min Installation: 0°C; Max Conductor Temp: +90°C; Min Bending Radius: 12 × OD
Fire Safety & Reaction to Fire: Flame-retardant, halogen-free (HF) thermoplastic compound, EN 50575 CPR Compliant
Regulatory Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH EC 1907/2006, CE Marked

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can XGB F2 cable be installed directly in underground soil?
A: XGB F2 is an unarmoured cable and is not approved for direct unshielded soil burial; however, underground installation is permitted if the cable is enclosed within a sufficiently drained conduit or pipe.

Q: What is the primary difference between XGB F2 and traditional PVC installation cables?
A: XGB F2 utilizes +90°C rated XLPE insulation and a halogen-free thermoplastic sheath, ensuring higher thermal capacity and eliminating toxic halogen gas and dark smoke emissions during a fire.

Q: Is XGB F2 suitable for outdoor exposed installations?
A: It can be used outdoors provided it is protected from direct UV rays, such as inside conduits, sun-shielded cable trays, or covered raceways.

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

XGB F2 1kV Cable – Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures XGB F2 1kV halogen-free cables in strict compliance with Belgian standard NBN HD 604 Part 5 Section L, verified by continuous laboratory testing in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities. Utilizing 99.99% high-purity electrolytic plain copper, automated extrusion lines apply uniform XLPE insulation and halogen-free compound fillers, ensuring precise concentricity, high dielectric withstand at 3.5kV AC, and stable operational performance up to +90°C service temperatures.

Backed by over two decades of cable manufacturing excellence, Huadong Cable Group operates advanced multi-core cabling machines and zero-halogen compounding facilities certified to ISO 9001, CE, CPR (EN 50575), RoHS, and REACH protocols. Direct factory supply eliminates intermediary markups, providing competitive 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 support for EPC contractors and electrical distributors worldwide.