YJVC Series Copper Clad Aluminum Cable Product Introduction
YJVC Copper-clad Aluminum Cable (insulated power cable with copper-clad aluminum conductor) boasts excellent corrosion resistance and low contact resistance of the conductor. Normally, aluminum is more prone to corrosion than copper, but due to the aluminum in the copper-clad aluminum being fully enveloped by copper, it improves the weaknesses of aluminum conductors, such as easy oxidation and high contact resistance. It is lightweight, flexible, easy to process, convenient for installation and transportation. The copper-clad aluminum material offers the advantages of relatively low cost and stable pricing, overcoming the drawbacks of high cost and fluctuating prices of copper materials.
Name and Applicable Voltage
Name: YJVC Series Copper-Clad Aluminum Cable Products
Rated Voltage:
Model and Specification Range
1. Product Application Range
Rated 450/750V and below polyvinyl chloride insulated cables and power cables of 35kV and below are suitable for fixed installations of lighting and electrical power equipment with rated alternating voltages of 450/750V and below, as well as for power transmission and distribution systems of 35kV and below. They are used for power transmission and distribution. Widely applied in power, construction, industrial and mining, metallurgy, petrochemical, transportation, and other departments.
2. Product Features
Excellent corrosion resistance and low contact resistance. Normally, aluminum is more susceptible to corrosion than copper, but due to the aluminum being fully encapsulated by copper in copper-clad aluminum, it improves the weaknesses of aluminum conductors, such as easy oxidation and high contact resistance.
Lightweight, soft yarn, easy to process, convenient for installation and transportation.
Copper-clad aluminum materials offer the advantages of relatively low cost and stable prices, overcoming the drawbacks of copper materials, which are characterized by high cost and significant price fluctuations.
3. Product Specifications
Copper-clad aluminum conductor specifications, such as direct resistance and insulation thickness, refer to the standards GB/T12706, GB/T5023, JB8734, and GB/T19666.
Nominal Section mm² | Single conductor with fewer wire counts | Conductor Large Outer Diameter | Conductor Large DC Resistance at 20°C | Insulation Thickness: 0.6/1kV | |||
Non-tightened round conductor | Tightly compressed round conductor | Formed Conductor | PVC | XLPE | |||
1.5 | 7 | 6 | - | - | 12.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
2.5 | 7 | 6 | - | - | 7.41 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
4 | 7 | 6 | - | - | 4.61 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
6 | 7 | 6 | - | 4.0 | 3.08 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
10 | 7 | 6 | - | 4.8 | 1.83 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
16 | 7 | 6 | - | 6.1 | 1.15 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
25 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7.6 | 0.727 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
35 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 | 0.524 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
50 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 10.6 | 0.387 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
70 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12.8 | 0.268 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
95 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14.8 | 0.193 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
120 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 16.1 | 0.153 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
150 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 18.0 | 0.124 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
185 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 20.0 | 0.0991 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
240 | 61 | 34 | 30 | 23.2 | 0.0754 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
300 | 61 | 34 | 30 | 25.4 | 0.0601 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
400 | 61 | 53 | 53 | 31.4 | 0.0470 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
500 | 61 | 53 | 53 | 34.9 | 0.0366 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
630 | 91 | 53 | 53 | 39.8 | 0.0283 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Model Descriptions and Product Examples
4. Model Code
C----represents copper-clad aluminum conductor (all copper-clad aluminum single wires), for example, BVC- is copper-clad aluminum conductor cloth wire.
Note: 1. Other models can refer to the specifications of GB/T12706, GB/T5023, and GB/T19666.
2. The "C" code can also be placed in the middle of the model, for example: YJVC and VJCV convey the same meaning, both referring to a copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable.
5. Wire Cable Model, Name, Specifications, and Voltage Grade
Note: The table lists common models; others can be inferred similarly.
Model | Name | Voltage Grade |
BVC | General-purpose Single-core Copper-clad Aluminum Conductor Wire without Sheath | 450/750V |
BVVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, P.V.C. insulated and sheathed round cable | 300/500V |
BVVBC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, P.V.C. insulated and sheathed flat cable | 300/500V |
Z-BVC | General-purpose single-core copper-clad aluminum conductor wire without sheath, flame-retardant | 450/500V |
Z-BVVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, round, flame-retardant cable | 300/500V |
Model, Name, Specifications, and Voltage Grades of Power Cables
Model | Name |
VVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, PVC insulated and sheathed power cable |
VVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, PVC insulated, double steel tape armored, PVC jacketed power cable |
VVC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, PVC insulated fine wire armor, PVC sheathed power cable |
VVC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, PVC insulated, thick steel wire armored, PVC jacketed power cable |
YJVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJVC62 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated non-magnetic double steel tape armored polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJYC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJYC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel wire armoured, PVC sheathed power cable |
YJYC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated steel wire armoured polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJYC23 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJYC63 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, non-magnetic, double steel tape armored, polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJYC33 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel wire armoured, polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJYC43 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated steel wire armored polyethylene sheathed power cable |
ZA-VVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, polyvinyl chloride jacketed, flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-VVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, double steel tape armored, flame-retardant Class A PVC sheathed power cable |
ZA-VVC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel wire armored, flame-retardant Class A PVC sheathed power cable |
ZA-VVC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, steel wire armored, flame-retardant PVC jacket, Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyethylene sheathed flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel wire armored, flame-retardant, Class A power cable with PVC sheath |
ZA-YJVC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, rough steel wire armored, flame-retardant, Class A power cable end |
WDZA-YJYC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated polyolefin sheathed halogen-free low-smoke flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJYC23 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, double steel tape armored, polyolefin sheathed, halogen-free, low-smoke, flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJYC33 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel wire armored, polyolefin sheathed, halogen-free, low-smoke, flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJYC43 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated thick steel wire, incorrectly installed polyolefin sheath, halogen-free, low-smoke flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJ(F)YC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, irradiation cross-linked polyethylene insulated, polyolefin sheathed, low-smoke, flame-retardant, Class A power cable |
YJVCS | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy tape armored power cable |
YJVCS2 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy tape interlocked armor polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
ZA-YJVCS | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy tape interlocked armor flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVCS2 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy strip interlocked armor polyvinyl chloride jacket flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJVCS | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, aluminum alloy tape armored, flame-retardant Class A power cable |
WDZA-YJVCS3 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy tape, interlocked armor with polyolefin sheath, halogen-free, low-smoke flame-retardant Class A power cable |
Note: Flame-retardant models B and C can be extrapolated accordingly.
Rated Voltage Power Cable Models and Names: 3kV to 30kV and below
Model | Name |
YJVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyvinyl chloride sheathed power cable |
YJVC62 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, non-magnetic, double steel tape armored, PVC sheathed power cable |
YJYC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJVC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated fine steel wire armoured PVC sheathed power cable |
YJVC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, steel wire armoured, PVC sheathed power cable |
YJVC23 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJVC63 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated non-magnetic double steel tape armored polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJVC33 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated fine steel tape armored polyethylene sheathed power cable |
YJVC43 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated, steel tape armored, polyethylene sheathed power cable |
ZA-YJVC | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated, polyvinyl chloride sheathed, flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVC22 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated double steel tape armored polyvinyl chloride jacket flame-retardant Class A power cable |
ZA-YJVC32 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, fine steel tape armored, flame-retardant, Class A power cable with polyvinyl chloride sheath |
ZA-YJVC42 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, heavy steel tape armored, flame-retardant, Class A power cable with polyvinyl chloride sheath |
YJVCS2 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy strip interlocked armor PVC sheathed power cable |
ZA-YJVCS2 | Copper-clad aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated aluminum alloy tape, interlocked armor, flame-retardant PVC jacket, Class A power cable |
Note: Models for flame-retardant B and C classes can be analogous.
7. Working Characteristics of Wires/Electric Power Cables
Rated voltage U0/U: 300/300V, 300/500V, 450/750V, 0.6/1kV, 3.6/6kV, 6/6kV, 6/10kV, 8.7/10kV, 8.7/15kV.
2. Long-term allowable high operating temperature for conductors: 90℃ for XLPE insulation, 70℃ for PVC insulation.
3. Conductor cross-sectional area and DC resistance meet the requirements of Q/HYGK006-2018 "Copper-clad Aluminum Conductor Insulated Power Cables with Rated Voltage from 1kV (Um=1.2kV) to 3kV (Um=3.6kV)."
4. Pressure Resistance Level
4.1 Fabric Wires
At U0/U of 300/300V: Not punctured at 2000V/5min.
At 300/500V U0/U: No breakdown at 2000V/5min.
At 450/750V U0/U: Not punctured at 2500V/5min.
4.2 Power Cable
Cable with U0/U voltage of 3.6kV and below: Not punctured after 2.5U0 + 2kV for 5 minutes.
3.6kV~18kV U0/U cable: 3.5U0/5min non-breakdown.
5. Partial Discharge Test:
Cable partial discharge not exceeding 10pC under 1.73U0.
8. Terminal Block
Copper-core power cables with termination connectors, manufactured in accordance with the GB14315-93 standard for "Compression-type copper and aluminum termination connectors and connecting tubes for power cable conductors."
Copper-clad aluminum power cable termination, we have the matching accessories. The difference between this and the copper-core conductor termination is shown in the table below.
Product Name and Applicable Voltage
9. Wiring Precautions
Use copper wire terminals when making connections; do not use aluminum terminals or aluminum-copper transition terminals. When twisting and looping the connections onto the load equipment, avoid using sharp tools to prevent damaging the copper layer on the conductor surface. Do not repeat the twisting and looping process more than three times consecutively to prevent the single strands of the conductor from breaking.
After copper wire terminals are crimped to conductors, it is standard practice to solder (tin) them again to ensure a tight and secure connection between the conductor and the terminal. When using non-sealed terminals, the terminal ends should also be sealed with soldered welding.
For intermediate conductor connections, use copper connecting tubes, and seal the ends with solder after crimping (soldering).
10. Cable Selection Considerations
When selecting cables, we adopt internationally advanced concepts, using polyethylene sheath material for the jacket. All its physical and electrical performance indicators are superior to polyvinyl chloride, except for applications requiring flame retardancy, halogen-free, and low smoke.
(2) For cables with a cross-sectional area of 70mm² or more, single-core cables are used to enhance the cable's current carrying capacity and reduce the AC resistance during industrial frequency operation.
(3) Copper-clad aluminum conductor cables with conductor outer diameters under 95mm generally have a nominal cross-sectional area one size larger than that of copper conductor cables with a larger outer diameter. For cables with cross-sectional areas of 120mm² and above, please match the actual cable conductor outer diameter with copper termination connectors.
11. Packaging, Transportation, and Storage
The packaging of finished cables should comply with the relevant provisions of JB/T8137-1999 "Cable Delivery Pallets."
(2) Absolutely no collision between cable drums is allowed during transportation to prevent mechanical damage.
(3) When storing cables, ensure the ends are securely sealed. Do not lay cables flat during transportation or storage on reels.
(4) Prevent moisture and humidity from seeping into the cable.
(5) Prevent high temperatures and direct sunlight exposure.
(6) A product certification should be attached to each cable coil or spool.
(7) Cables should be coiled neatly per spool or reel, and packaging should be done with care.
