Conductor Configuration: 4 insulated Copper Conductors, each with a cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm², encased in a steel tape armor and PVC outer sheath. The overall cable diameter ranges from 12mm to 14mm, depending on armor and sheath thickness.
Current-Carrying Capacity:
10A in free air (30°C ambient temperature)
8A when installed in conduit (due to reduced heat dissipation)
6A in thermal insulation (e.g., within walls or cable ducts), ensuring safe operation in enclosed spaces.
Voltage Rating: 450/750V, suitable for low-voltage control circuits in industrial and commercial systems, compatible with standard 10A–16A circuit breakers.
Temperature Range:
Continuous operation: -15°C to 70°C, accommodating cold storage facilities, heated industrial zones, and outdoor environments.
Short-term overload: Up to 105°C for 5 seconds, withstanding transient current spikes from motor startups or sensor activation.
Mechanical Properties:
Conductor tensile strength: ≥200N/mm² (solid copper) or ≥150N/mm² (stranded copper), resisting breakage during installation.
Minimum bend radius: 10× cable diameter (static installation) / 15× (dynamic bending), facilitating routing around machinery and structural obstacles.
Impact resistance: Withstands 50J impact (per IEC 60811-1-2), protecting against accidental damage from tools or equipment.
Crush resistance: Tolerates 20kN/m radial pressure, suitable for direct burial under light traffic.
Electrical Performance:
Conductor resistance: ≤12.1Ω/km at 20°C (solid) or ≤12.5Ω/km (stranded), minimizing signal loss over 100m runs.
Insulation resistance: ≥100MΩ at 500V DC, ensuring reliable isolation between conductors.
Dielectric strength: 3kV AC for 1 minute (no breakdown), preventing arcing in humid or dusty conditions.
Solid Conductors: A single, continuous copper rod (1.38mm diameter) for applications requiring rigidity, such as fixed conduit runs in substations.
Stranded Conductors: 19 fine strands (0.3mm diameter each) twisted concentrically, enhancing Flexibility for dynamic installations (e.g., robotic arm controls).
Superior Conductivity: ≥97% IACS ensures efficient transmission of analog/digital signals and low-voltage power, critical for PLC-to-sensor communication.
Corrosion Resistance: Optional tin plating (5–10μm thick) protects against oxidation in humid environments (e.g., water treatment plants).
Composition: PVC resin blended with flame retardants (antimony trioxide), plasticizers (dioctyl phthalate), and heat stabilizers (calcium-zinc compounds).
Thickness: 0.8mm–1.0mm, providing a robust dielectric barrier while maintaining compactness.
Key Properties:
Chemical Resistance: Withstands exposure to mineral oils, coolants, and mild acids common in factories.
Moisture Resistance: Low water absorption (<0.5% by weight) prevents insulation degradation in damp areas.
Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishing per UL 94 V-0, limiting fire spread in case of short circuits.
Helical Wrapping: Steel tapes (0.2mm–0.3mm thick, 15mm–20mm wide) twisted around the Insulated Conductors with 15%–20% overlap, enhancing flexibility for bending.
Longitudinal Wrapping: Tapes folded into a tube and sealed longitudinally, providing superior crush resistance for direct burial.
Mechanical Protection: Shields against impact from tools, machinery, and rodents—critical in factories with heavy equipment.
Corrosion Resistance: Hot-dip galvanization (80μm–100μm thick) prevents rust in outdoor or humid environments.
Electromagnetic Shielding: Reduces EMI/RFI interference from nearby Power Cables, ensuring signal integrity in automated systems.
UV Stabilization: Contains carbon black additives to resist degradation from sunlight, suitable for outdoor installations (e.g., traffic signal controls).
Abrasion Resistance: Shore hardness of 65–70A, withstanding rubbing against conduit walls or cable trays.
Color Coding: Typically black or gray for easy identification; custom colors (e.g., orange for hazardous areas) available for bulk orders.
Manufacturing Lines: Connects PLCs to sensors (proximity, temperature, pressure) and actuators in automotive, electronics, and packaging plants. The steel armor resists damage from conveyor belts and robotic arms, while Stranded Conductors accommodate movement.
Food and Beverage Processing: Withstands washdowns using caustic cleaners, linking control panels to filling machines and mixers. Optional tin-plated conductors resist corrosion from moisture.
Pharmaceutical Facilities: Complies with hygiene standards, routing signals between cleanroom equipment and central control systems without contamination risks.
Substations: Links switchgear, transformers, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, with armor protecting against accidental damage during maintenance.
Renewable Energy Plants: Connects wind turbine controllers or solar inverter monitoring systems, with UV-resistant sheaths enduring outdoor conditions.
Oil and Gas Refineries: Resists exposure to petroleum products, transmitting signals between pipeline valves and control rooms in hazardous zones (when installed in explosion-proof conduit).
Water Treatment Plants: Withstands damp conditions, wiring pumps, filtration systems, and chemical dosing controls. The armor prevents rodent damage in underground trenches.
Railway Systems: Connects signaling equipment, level crossings, and train control systems, tolerating vibration and temperature fluctuations in tunnels and open tracks.
Smart Cities: Integrates traffic lights, CCTV cameras, and environmental sensors into municipal control networks, with direct burial capability reducing installation costs.
Hospitals: Links medical equipment (MRI machines, patient monitors) to control rooms, ensuring uninterrupted signal transmission with minimal EMI interference.
Airports: Connects baggage handling systems, security checkpoints, and HVAC controls, with armor protecting against heavy foot traffic and maintenance activities.
Data Centers: Routes low-voltage signals between server racks and cooling systems, with flame-retardant properties enhancing fire safety.
Copper Refining: Raw copper is electrolytically purified to 99.99% purity, then cast into rods.
Drawing: Rods are drawn through diamond dies to form 1.38mm solid conductors or 0.3mm strands for stranded variants.
Annealing: Strands are heated to 400°C–600°C to soften copper, enhancing flexibility.
Stranding (Optional): 19 strands are twisted into concentric layers using a high-speed stranding machine, with a lay length of 12–16× the conductor diameter.
PVC Compounding: Resin, flame retardants, and additives are mixed in a twin-screw extruder at 150°C–170°C.
Extrusion: Conductors are fed through a crosshead die, where molten PVC is applied to form insulation layers. Precision controls ensure uniform thickness (±0.05mm).
Cooling and Curing: Insulated conductors are cooled in a water bath and cured at 60°C for 24 hours to stabilize the PVC.
Core Assembly: Four insulated conductors are twisted together with filler (polypropylene rope) to form a round bundle, ensuring uniform armor coverage.
Steel Tape Preparation: Galvanized steel tapes are slit to width (15mm–20mm) and deburred to prevent sheath damage.
Armoring: Tapes are applied helically (with 15% overlap) or longitudinally using specialized machinery, forming a continuous protective layer.
Sheath Application: The armored bundle is fed through an extruder, where PVC sheath material is applied at 160°C–180°C, bonding to the armor.
Printing: Permanent markings (cable type, size, standards) are printed on the sheath using inkjet technology.
Quality Testing:
Electrical Tests: Dielectric strength (3kV AC), insulation resistance, and conductor resistance measurements.
Mechanical Tests: Impact, crush, and flex testing (10,000 cycles) to verify armor and sheath integrity.
Environmental Tests: Immersion in water (24 hours) and exposure to -15°C/70°C (50 cycles) to validate performance.
Reels: Cables are wound onto steel or plywood reels (500mm–1200mm diameter) with flanges to prevent unwinding. Each reel holds 100m, 200m, or 500m of cable.
Protection: Reels are wrapped in moisture-resistant plastic film and secured with steel straps. Smaller lengths (10m–50m) are coiled and packed in cardboard boxes with foam inserts.
Labeling: Each reel includes a label with:
Cable type (KVV22 4X1.5 mm²)
Conductor type (solid/stranded)
Length, batch number, and manufacturing date
Compliance marks (GB/T 9330, IEC 60502, CE)
Documentation: A certificate of conformity (CoC) with test results, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and installation guidelines are included.
Shipping Modes:
Road: Trucks with reel lifts for domestic deliveries, ensuring reels remain horizontal.
Sea: Container shipping (FCL/LCL) with reels secured to prevent movement during transit.
Air: For urgent orders (≤200m), shipped as air freight in protective crates.
Handling Guidelines:
Reels must be moved with forklifts or cranes using reel hooks—never dragged or rolled.
Cables should be stored in a dry, ventilated warehouse (10°C–30°C) to avoid moisture absorption.
Unused cable must be rewound tightly to prevent kinking, which can damage the armor and conductors.
Storage Life: 5 years from manufacture when stored in original packaging, away from direct sunlight, ozone, and chemicals.
Sample Availability: Free 1m samples are available for standard variants (solid/stranded), shipped within 2–3 business days.
Custom Samples: Specialized options (e.g., tin-plated conductors, colored sheaths) incur a fee and require 5–7 days for production.
Sample Testing: Samples include a test report with electrical and mechanical performance data to validate suitability for specific applications.
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 100m for standard variants; 200m for custom configurations.
Lead Times:
Standard orders: 3–5 business days.
Bulk orders (≥10,000m): 7–10 business days.
Custom variants: 10–15 business days.
Pricing: Varies by conductor type and quantity:
Solid conductors: \(1.20–\)1.50/m
Stranded conductors: \(1.40–\)1.70/m
Payment Terms: T/T, L/C, or credit card for international orders; net-30 terms for established clients.
Warranty: 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects (e.g., insulation breakdown, armor separation under normal use). Excludes damage from improper installation, chemical exposure, or mechanical abuse.
Technical Assistance: A team of engineers provides:
Installation guidance (e.g., proper grounding of armor, bending radius limits).
Compatibility advice for connectors and termination methods.
Troubleshooting support for signal interference or performance issues.
Returns and Replacements: Defective cables can be returned within 30 days for a full refund or replacement, pending verification with photos and the CoC.
Maintenance Tips:
Inspect annually for sheath cracks, armor corrosion, or conductor damage.
Clean with a damp cloth (avoid solvents) to remove dirt and debris.
Avoid exposing to temperatures beyond -15°C–70°C for extended periods.
Hongtai Cable Technology Co.,Ltd
E-mail:export@qlcables.com
sales@qlcables.com
Tel/whatsapp:+86-18032066271
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