Cable Specification Sheet BS 6622 · Rev 01 · 2026-06

BS 6622 XLPE/AWA/SWA/PVC · Single core 400 mm²

Name: BS 6622 XLPE/AWA/SWA/PVC · Single core 400 mm²
Brand: UE Cable
SKU: bs-6622-xlpe-awa-swa-pvc-3-6-6-kv-single-core-copper-400-mm2-pvc

Ordering reference BS 6622 XLPE/AWA/SWA/PVC · Single core 400 mm²

BS 6622 BS 6622 XLPE/AWA/SWA/PVC

Application

UK-style MV distribution · Substations · Industrial feeders · Direct burial

Indicative medium-voltage single-core construction — copper conductor · screened, not to scale

Construction

1
ConductorCopper conductor · 53 × Ø3.1 mm · IEC 60228 cl.2
2
Conductor screenSemi-conducting layer
3
InsulationXLPE
4
Insulation screenSemi-conducting layer
5
Metallic screenCopper wire screen (CWS)
6
BeddingPVC bedding
7
ArmourAluminium / steel wire armour
8
SheathPVC

Technical parameters

Voltage class3.6/6 kV

Cross-section400 mm²

Max DC resistance at 20 °C0.0470 Ω/km

Metallic screen35 mm² copper wire screen

OD guide56 mm

Core layoutSingle core

Conductor materialCopper conductor

Operating temperature−40 °C to +90 °C

Cable weight6.7 kg/m

Bend radius20 x OD during installation

Outer sheathPVC

Current rating (guide)≈ 820 A (Cu, 1-core free air, 30 °C — IEC 60364-5-52 guide)

Routine test voltage12.6 kV a.c. (3.5 Uo, IEC 60502-2)

Ratings & materials

StandardBS 6622

Voltage class3.6/6 kV

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