XLPE
Power cable with copper conductors and XLPE insulation for 0.66/1 kV
PvVG is a power cable with stranded copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and a PVC compound sheath, without protective covering. Compared with VVG, it carries 25–30% more current through the same cross-section thanks to the higher maximum conductor temperature (+90°C vs +70°C). Designation breakdown: Pv — cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, V — PVC sheath, G — unarmoured.
Sizes with actual technical data: outer diameter, weight and continuous current-carrying capacity in air at +25°C. Full range of cross-sections per GOST 31996-2012: 1.5 — 800 mm².
| Type / size | Cores | Cross-section, mm² | IEC equivalent | Outer Ø, mm | Weight, kg/km | Current (in air), A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PvVG 3×1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | N2XY | 10.6 | 130 | 23 |
| PvVG 3×2.5 | 3 | 2.5 | N2XY | 11.5 | 169 | 32 |
| PvVG 3×4 | 3 | 4 | N2XY | 12.6 | 221 | 42 |
| PvVG 3×6 | 3 | 6 | N2XY | 13.8 | 288 | 54 |
| PvVG 3×10 | 3 | 10 | N2XY | 15.6 | 415 | 75 |
| PvVG 3×16 | 3 | 16 | N2XY | 17.8 | 598 | 100 |
| PvVG 3×25 | 3 | 25 | N2XY | 21.3 | 889 | 127 |
| PvVG 3×35 | 3 | 35 | N2XY | 23.7 | 1184 | 158 |
| PvVG 3×50 | 3 | 50 | N2XY | 24.9 | 1611 | 192 |
| PvVG 3×70 | 3 | 70 | N2XY | 28.4 | 2198 | 246 |
| PvVG 3×95 | 3 | 95 | N2XY | 32 | 2929 | 298 |
| PvVG 3×120 | 3 | 120 | N2XY | 35.3 | 3645 | 346 |
| PvVG 3×150 | 3 | 150 | N2XY | 39.2 | 4520 | 399 |
| PvVG 3×185 | 3 | 185 | N2XY | 43.6 | 5577 | 456 |
| PvVG 3×240 | 3 | 240 | N2XY | 48.4 | 7123 | 538 |
| PvVG 4×2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | N2XY | 12.4 | 205 | 32 |
| PvVG 4×4 | 4 | 4 | N2XY | 13.6 | 272 | 42 |
| PvVG 4×6 | 4 | 6 | N2XY | 14.9 | 359 | 54 |
| PvVG 4×10 | 4 | 10 | N2XY | 17 | 524 | 75 |
| PvVG 4×16 | 4 | 16 | N2XY | 19.5 | 763 | 100 |
| PvVG 4×25 | 4 | 25 | N2XY | 23.4 | 1144 | 127 |
| PvVG 4×35 | 4 | 35 | N2XY | 26.1 | 1531 | 158 |
| PvVG 4×50 | 4 | 50 | N2XY | 27.5 | 2097 | 192 |
| PvVG 4×70 | 4 | 70 | N2XY | 31.8 | 2901 | 246 |
| PvVG 4×95 | 4 | 95 | N2XY | 35.4 | 3830 | 298 |
| PvVG 4×120 | 4 | 120 | N2XY | 39 | 4776 | 346 |
| PvVG 4×150 | 4 | 150 | N2XY | 43.8 | 5974 | 399 |
PvVG is a modern replacement for VVG in applications with a higher current load. Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation has substantially better thermal properties: a maximum continuous conductor temperature of +90°C (PVC — +70°C) and +250°C under short circuit (vs +160°C). This allows 25–30% more current to be carried through the same conductor without overheating.
Advantages vs VVG: higher current-carrying capacity for the same cross-section, longer service life (~30+ years), better overload resistance. Not intended for installation in ground without additional protection — choose PvBShv for that.
Conductors
Stranded copper, round or sector-shaped, 1–5 cores.
Insulation
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) with colour-coded cores. Withstands continuous heating up to +90°C and short-term (short circuit) heating up to +250°C.
Stranding
The insulated cores are laid up into a cable core.
Sheath
Polyvinyl chloride compound, black. No protective covering.
Cross-section of a 3-core PvVG (copper conductors in XLPE insulation and a PVC sheath)
Full product range – see the TCG datasheet
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