Scope
Utility power cables for distribution networks and public power infrastructure.
Cable Standard
BS 7870 Utility Cable
BS 7870 covers low and medium voltage polymeric insulated cables used by distribution utilities.
Distribution networks / Power utilities
2 related product families
6 cable references
Applications
- Distribution networks
- Power utilities
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Utility power cables for distribution networks and public power infrastructure. |
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| Typical applications | Distribution networks, Power utilities |
| Related product families | Medium Voltage Cables, Power Cables |
| Common voltage references | 3.6/6 kV to 19/33 kV and customer-specified; 0.6/1 kV low-voltage references and 3.6/6 kV to 19/33 kV medium-voltage references |
| Construction impact | Copper or aluminium conductor; Conductor screen; XLPE or EPR insulation; Insulation screen |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Copper or aluminium conductor
- Conductor screen
- XLPE or EPR insulation
- Insulation screen
- Metallic screen
- Armour and outer sheath options
- PVC, XLPE, EPR or fire-resistant insulation system by voltage class
- Optional bedding, water blocking, screen or armour by installation route
- PVC, LSZH, PE, MDPE, HDPE or special outer sheath
- Low-voltage and medium-voltage constructions separated by exact specification reference
Common Model References
- N2XSY
- N2XSH
- NA2XSY
- BS 6622 MV cable
- BS 7835 MV cable
- IEC 60502-1 XLPE PVC Low Voltage Power Cable
- IEC 60502-1 XLPE SWA PVC Armoured Power Cable
- BS 5467 XLPE SWA PVC Power Cable
- BS 6724 XLPE SWA LSZH Power Cable
- BS 7846 Fire Resistant Armoured LSZH Power Cable
- N2XY Copper XLPE PVC Power Cable
- N2XH Copper XLPE LSZH Power Cable
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
Single core MV cable
IEC 60502-2 Single Core XLPE PVC MV Cable
IEC 60502-2 Single Core XLPE PVC MV Cable is a specific medium-voltage cable construction for utility distribution, substations, industrial feeders applications, using copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation, copper wire or copper tape screen, non-magnetic protection where required and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →IEC 60502-2 Three Core XLPE SWA PVC MV Cable
IEC 60502-2 Three Core XLPE SWA PVC MV Cable is a specific medium-voltage cable construction for utility feeders, industrial distribution, direct burial applications, using copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation, copper tape or copper wire screen, steel wire armour for three-core cable and pvc outer sheath.
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British standard PVC MV cable
BS 6622 XLPE AWA SWA PVC MV Cable
BS 6622 XLPE AWA SWA PVC MV Cable is a specific medium-voltage cable construction for uk-style mv distribution, substations, industrial feeders applications, using copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation, copper tape or copper wire screen, awa for single core, swa for three core and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →IEC 60502-1 XLPE PVC Low Voltage Power Cable
IEC 60502-1 XLPE PVC Low Voltage Power Cable is a specific low-voltage power cable construction for power distribution, industrial plants, building feeders applications, using copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →IEC 60502-1 XLPE SWA PVC Armoured Power Cable
IEC 60502-1 XLPE SWA PVC Armoured Power Cable is a specific low-voltage power cable construction for direct burial, industrial plants, outdoor feeders applications, using copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation, steel wire armour for multicore cable and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →BS 5467 XLPE SWA PVC Power Cable
BS 5467 XLPE SWA PVC Power Cable is a specific low-voltage power cable construction for building services, industrial distribution, utilities applications, using plain copper or aluminium conductor, xlpe insulation, steel wire armour for multicore cable and pvc outer sheath.
View technical data →Procurement Notes
When using this standard for an enquiry, confirm the full cable designation, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, installation environment, testing requirements, cable marking and packing length. Standards help define the technical baseline, but the quote details should always match the final cable specification.
Quote Details
- Cable type and standard reference
- Conductor material, size and class
- Core count, pair count or fiber count
- Voltage rating and operating environment
- Screening, armour, fire performance and sheath material
- Cable marking, drum length, packing and delivery requirements
FAQ
| What does BS 7870 Utility Cable affect in cable selection? | BS 7870 Utility Cable normally affects the cable construction, application range, testing references and datasheet wording. Buyers should use the standard page together with the product page before final quotation. |
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| Is BS 7870 Utility Cable enough to specify a cable? | Usually no. A complete enquiry should also include conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, screening or mechanical protection, installation environment and any customer-specified approvals. |
| Which UE Cable product families relate to BS 7870 Utility Cable? | Medium Voltage Cables, Power Cables |