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
NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) Copper / Al-Alloy XLPE (YJ) WDZ Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Fixed Wind Tower Cable (NB/T 31035 / IEC 60502-1) engineered for 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) wind turbine service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 10 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) Copper / Al-Alloy XLPE (YJ) WDZ Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Fixed Wind Tower Cable (NB/T 31035 / IEC 60502-1) engineered for 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) wind turbine service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 10 × 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: NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV XLPE Tower (NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard) featuring class 2 / class 5 copper or al-alloy conductors, 1.8/3 kv cross-linked polyethylene (xlpe / yj) and wdz low-smoke zero-halogen outer sheath (3-layer construction).
| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class 2 / Class 5 Copper or Al-Alloy Con | Single-core or 3–5 core conductors per NB/T 31035 |
| 2 | 1.8/3 kV Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE | 90 °C XLPE insulation rated for wind turbine voltage systems |
| 3 | WDZ Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen Outer Sheath | Flame-retardant halogen-free polyolefin or cold-resistant PVC jacket |
Built to NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard with class 2 / class 5 copper or al-alloy conductors and wdz low-smoke zero-halogen 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 NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV XLPE Tower Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C) | |||||||
| NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV XL 1×150 / 4×95 Al | 1 × 150 mm² (or 4 × 95 mm² Al) | Class 2 Compacted Al / Class 5 AA8000 | 23.5 | 640 | 10.5 | 190 | |
| NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV XL 1×240 / 4×150 Al | 1 × 240 mm² (or 4 × 150 mm² Al) | Class 2 Compacted Al / Class 5 AA8000 | 28.4 | 980 | 16.8 | 230 | |
| NB/T 31035 1.8/3 kV XL 1×400 / 4×240 Al | 1 × 400 mm² (or 4 × 240 mm² Al) | Class 2 Compacted Al / Class 5 AA8000 | 35.8 | 1,590 | 28.0 | 290 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 150 mm² (or 4 × 95 mm² Al) | 0.21 | 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) (315 A Al) | −40…+90 °C |
| 1 × 240 mm² (or 4 × 150 mm² Al) | 0.13 | 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) (435 A Al) | −40…+90 °C |
| 1 × 400 mm² (or 4 × 240 mm² Al) | 0.08 | 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) (590 A Al) | −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 (NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard) | DC resistance at 20 °C and insulation/sheath wall thickness within NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 1.8/3 kV (0.6/1 kV) rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Low-temperature drip-loop torsion, oil & flame qualification (NB/T 31035 & IEC 60502-1 1.8/3 kV XLPE/WDZ Fixed Wind Turbine Tower Cable Standard) | 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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