Fixed installation
Compacted Class 2 aluminum or Class 5/K copper conductors with XLPE/EPR/HEPR insulation install cleanly in vertical tower cleats and trays
Product
IEC 61400-24 LPL I (600 V – 2,000 V) Extra-Fine Tinned Copper Wind Turbine Blade Lightning Down-Conductor Cable (IEC 61400-24 LPL I / UL) engineered for 600 V – 2,000 V wind turbine service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 5 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
IEC 61400-24 LPL I (600 V – 2,000 V) Extra-Fine Tinned Copper Wind Turbine Blade Lightning Down-Conductor Cable (IEC 61400-24 LPL I / UL) engineered for 600 V – 2,000 V wind turbine service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 5 × OD).
Compacted Class 2 aluminum or Class 5/K copper conductors with XLPE/EPR/HEPR insulation install cleanly in vertical tower cleats and trays
Flexible DLO 2 kV, WTTC 1 kV and blade grounding builds absorb nacelle yaw loop torsion and rotor blade flexing down to −40 °C.
NSGAFOU 1.8/3 kV short-circuit-proof and UL WTTC/RHW-2 feeders wire directly into nacelle converter cabinets and tower base switchgear.
Heavy-duty CPE, HM4/HFFR LSZH and 5GM3 polychloroprene jackets resist turbine hydraulic oil, condensation, salt spray and UV.
Wind tower power feeders and large-cross-section DLO cables are not intended for high-cycle factory drag chains.
Use Drag-Chain Servo CableConstruction
Shown: Blade Lightning Grounding 600V–2kV (IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification) featuring extra-fine tinned/bare copper conductor (1/c), 600 v – 2,000 v epr / xlpe insulation and weather & oil-resistant cpe outer sheath (3-layer construction).
| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra-Fine Tinned/Bare Copper Conductor | Ultra-flexible rope-lay stranded copper resisting blade flexing |
| 2 | 600 V – 2,000 V EPR / XLPE Insulation | High-impulse dielectric withstanding lightning surge voltages |
| 3 | Weather & Oil-Resistant CPE Outer Sheath | Durable chlorinated polyethylene jacket for blade-to-hub routing |
Built to IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification with extra-fine tinned/bare copper conductor (1/c) and weather & oil-resistant cpe outer sheath
Available on bulk export reels or pre-cut to turbine tower section and nacelle drip-loop lengths
Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor DC resistance & cold-torsion qualification report
Technical data
Sizes
Manufactured to IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification for wind turbine yaw drip-loop, pitch control, tower power and converter applications.
| Order designation | Configuration | Core / stranding | Outer Ø ≈ mm | Net weight ≈ kg/km | Max. pulling kN ≈ | Min. bend R mm | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Lightning Grounding 600V–2kV Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C) | |||||||
| Blade Lightning Grounding 600V–2kV 1×95 / 4G25 C | 1 × 95 mm² (or 4G25 mm² / 3/0 AWG) | IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu | 21.6 | 1,080 | 14.2 | 110 | |
| Blade Lightning Grounding 600V–2kV 1×185 / 4G50 | 1 × 185 mm² (or 4G50 mm² / 373 kcmil) | IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu | 27.8 | 1,960 | 27.5 | 140 | |
| Blade Lightning Grounding 600V–2kV 1×300 / 4G95 | 1 × 300 mm² (or 1×535/777 kcmil) | IEC 60228 Class 5 Flexible Cu/SnCu | 34.6 | 3,120 | 45.0 | 175 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 95 mm² (or 4G25 mm² / 3/0 AWG) | 0.21 | 600 V – 2,000 V (320 A Cu) | −40…+90 °C |
| 1 × 185 mm² (or 4G50 mm² / 373 kcmil) | 0.11 | 600 V – 2,000 V (495 A Cu) | −40…+90 °C |
| 1 × 300 mm² (or 1×535/777 kcmil) | 0.06 | 600 V – 2,000 V (680 A Cu) | −40…+90 °C |
Quality & approvals
Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
| Testing & inspection | Test value / reference | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tests | ||
| Conductor DC resistance & dimensional verification (IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification) | DC resistance at 20 °C and insulation/sheath wall thickness within IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V – 2,000 V rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Low-temperature drip-loop torsion, oil & flame qualification (IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection Level I (200 kA Impulse) Blade Grounding Specification) | Verified cold torsion cycle endurance, oil resistance and flame retardancy across −40…+90 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
Marking & supply
Sheath marking
Technical documents
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