Waveform Cables 3 Core & 4 Core BS7870-3.40:2011

Waveform Cables 3 Core & 4 Core BS7870-3.40:2011

Waveform Cables

3 Core & 4 Core BS7870-3.40

Contact Thorne & Derrick for competitive prices and UK delivery on the complete range of Waveform Cables – 3 or 4 core with XLPE insulation, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors (sector shaped) and PVC cable sheath 600/1000V manufactured by TF Kable.

Waveform Cable Rollers

Here a cable installation team is shown cable pulling 1100m of 300sqmm 3 Core waveform cables for a substation fit-out scheme using rollers for trench applications


TF Kable Waveform Cable

Waveform cables are the standard low voltage cable used to construct most new extensions to LV power networks in the UK. The term waveform refers to the neutral/earth wires in the cable which are laid in a wave formation (not wrapped around the cable) to assist cable stripping when the jointer accesses the live conductors.

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to the UK Distribution Network Operators and ICP sector providing Waveform Cables, Accessories & Electrical Equipment for LV MV & HV Networks – the DNO approved cables are installed for adoptable networks and contestable connections on following DNO’s: Northern Powergrid (NPG), ENW (Electricity North West), Western Power Distribution (WPD), Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN), Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) and United Kingdom Power Networks (UKPN).

Typical common aluminium conductors from stock are 95sqmm, 185sqmm and 300sqmm.

Waveform cables are XLPE insulated and PVC sheathed power cables used for the supply of LV electrical energy 600/1000V – cables are suitable for installations in the open air, in underground and water, indoor and in cable ducts. The concentric conductor is allowed for use as neutral, protective or earthed conductor.

Simultaneously this also is permitted to apply as a screen, for example earth-connected protection against contact.


Cutting Waveform Cables

Ergonomic To Reduce RSI

The insulated cable cutter tool is engineered to overcome Health & Safety incidents related to arthritis and repetitive strain injuries often associated with the continuous field use of manual ratchet cable cutters by Jointers.

The Klauke ES32SISML-WSH is a battery powered cable cutting tool with a maximum cutting range of 32mm suitable for use with copper and aluminium conductors up to 300sqmm. The Klauke ES32SISML insulated cable cutter has a slim cutting head for Jointers working in substations, switchgear and trenches with confined spaces – this insulated tool provides advanced worker and electrical protection to utility contractors working live in the vicinity of energised Mains and Service cables up to 1000V.

The cable cutting tool is typically used by UK DNO’s and their ICP Contractors to core cut 185sqmm, 240sqmm and 300sqmm Waveform 600/1000V cables.

Klauke ES32SISML-WSH

Klauke ES32SISML-WSH


ES32SISML-WSH Insulated Cable Cutter

Tool Features & Benefits

  • Battery system: 10.8V DeWalt Li-Ion Batteries
  • Compact and lightweight insulated cable cutter
  • Open cable cutting head rotates infinitely
  • Environmentally-friendly hydraulic oil, biodegradable
  • Ergonomic 2-component housing with soft grips for comfortable and safe, one hand operation
  • Faster cable cutting time than ratchet type cutters
  • Optimal centre of gravity
  • More cost effective model due to slightly reduced functionality
  • Length with battery is 15” (38cm)

Cable Delivery

Waveform cables are available from delivery from stock including cable accessories to UK mainland addresses on a next day basis – in response to fault repairs cables can be delivered on a same day “load and run” express basis to site. Please note for sites without offload facility we can arrange delivery via self-loading vehicles.

Waveform Cable Construction
Conductors: Aluminium solid circular (RE) class 1, sector shaped (SE) solid conductor class 1
Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene XLPE type GP8 acc. to BS 7655-1.3
Filling Non-vulcanised rubber compound
Concentric conductor Plain annealed copper wires applied concentrically with a waveform lay
Outer sheath PVC compound type DMV 23 acc. to BS 7870-1 Annex B
Colour of outer sheath: Black
Core identification: 3-core: brown, black, grey
4-core: blue, brown, black, grey
Waveform Cables 3 Core & 4 Core BS7870-3.402011

Waveform Cables 3 Core & 4 Core BS7870-3.402011

Characteristic
Maximum conductor operating temperature: +80oC
Lowest ambient temperature for fixed installation: -30oC
Lowest installation temperature: -5oC
Maximum short-circuit conductor temperature: +250oC
Minimum bending radius during installation: 8D; D – overall diameter
Maximum permissible pulling force with cable grip for Al-conductor: 30 N/sqmm – maximum value 20kN
Voltage test on complete cable: 3,5 kV AC/ 5 mins
Spark test of the oversheath: a.c. 6 kV/mm x thickness of oversheath and up to max voltage 25kV

3 Core Waveform CNE Mains Cables

This image shows the Cable Construction of typical 3 core Waveform cable.

      • A – Aluminium Conductor – 3 x solid sector shaped (95sqmm 185sqmm 300sqmm)
      • B – XLPE Insulation Thickness – 95sqmm 1.1mm, 185sqmm 1.6mm, 300sqmm 1.8mm
      • C – Rubber Bedding Layer
      • D – Copper Neutral | Earth Wires (70sqmm CSA 95sqmm | 120sqmm CSA 185sqmm 300sqmm)
      • E – PVC Oversheath

Cable Construction of typical 3 core Waveform cable


4 Core Waveform CNE Mains Cables

This image shows the Cable Construction of typical 4 core Waveform cable.

      • A – Aluminium Conductor – 4 x solid sector shaped (95sqmm 185sqmm 300sqmm)
      • B – XLPE Insulation Thickness – 95sqmm 1.1mm, 185sqmm 1.6mm, 300sqmm 1.7mm
      • C – Rubber Bedding Layer
      • D – Copper Neutral | Earth Wires (70sqmm CSA 95sqmm | 120sqmm CSA 185sqmm 300sqmm)
      • E – PVC Oversheath
Waveform Cables 4 Core

Images: Scottish Power


Cable Joints & Terminations For Waveform Cables

Complete range of DNO approved cable joints suitable for straight jointing of Low Voltage 3 & 4 core waveform cables and mains cables (PVC and LSF LSOH sheaths) – terminations, glands and cleats are also available.

Complete range of UK DNO approved cable accessories manufactured by 3M, Pfisterer, Nexans Euromold and Prysmian to joint, terminate and connect power cables operating at LV MV HV – this includes 3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV and 33kV cables.

➡ 33kV Termintions Heat Shrink | 33kV Joints Cold Shrink | 33kV Separable Connectors


Waveform Cables

Technical Specification

Number and cross sectional area of conductor Thickness of insulation Minimum core lay length Typical number and diameter of concentric earth conductor wires Typical
waveform
lay length
Thickness of outer sheath
Minimum
at any
point
Minimum
Average
Minimum at
any point
Minimum
Average
n x sqmm mm mm n x m mm mm mm
3x35sqmm 0,71 0,9 600 26 x 1,04 220 1,43 1,8
3x70sqmm 0,89 1,1 700 16 x 1,85 220 1,51 1,9
3x95sqmm 0,89 1,1 800 22 x 1,85 250 1,68 2,1
3x120sqmm 0,98 1,2 1000 28 x 1,85 270 1,77 2,2
3x185sqmm 1,34 1,6 1200 41 x 1,85 300 2,02 2,5
3x240sqmm 1,43 1,7 1400 41 x 1,85 375 2,19 2,7
3x300sqmm 1,52 1,8 1600 41 x 1,85 440 2,28 2,8
4x95sqmm 0,89 1,1 800 22 x 1,85 250 1,77 2,2
4x185sqmm 1,34 1,6 1200 41 x 1,85 300 2,11 2,6
4x240sqmm 1,43 1,7 1400 41 x 1,85 375 2,28 2,8
4x300sqmm 1,52 1,8 1600 41 x 1,85 440 2,53 3,1

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Number and cross-sectional area of conductor Approximate
overall
cable diameter
Approximate
weight of
cables
Maximum dc
conductor
resistance at 20oC
Maximum dc
concentric earth
conductor
resistance at 20oC
Minimum
bending radius 8D
acc BS7870-1
Annex A Clause
A.4.6
Pulling force
30N/sqmm
acc BS7870-1
Annex A Clause
A.4.12
n x sqmm mm kg/km Ω/km Ω/km mm kN
3x35sqmm 25,8 1055 0,868 0,868 206 3,15
3x70sqmm 31,5 1662 0,443 0,443 252 6,3
3x95sqmm 34,4 2139 0,320 0,320 275 8,55
3x120sqmm 37,3 2611 0,253 0,253 298 10,8
3x185sqmm 44,8 3893 0,164 0,164 358 16,65
3x240sqmm 49,5 4615 0,125 0,164 396 20
3x300sqmm 55,1 5410 0,100 0,164 441 20
4x95sqmm 38,7 2556 0,320 0,320 310 11,4
4x185sqmm 50,6 4663 0,164 0,164 405 20
4x240sqmm 55,8 5579 0,125 0,164 446 20
4x300sqmm 62,7 6668 0,100 0,164 502 20

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