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Aluminium Cables & Wires - Processing and Connection Technology

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Introduction
This technical catalogue from HELUKABEL® GmbH focuses on aluminium cables and wires, detailing their processing and connection technology. It highlights the benefits of aluminium as a conductor material and provides specifications and applications for various aluminium cable types.
Technical Specifications and Modifications
Specifications are subject to technical modifications. Illustrations and numerical data are provided without guarantee, and color deviations may occur. Length markings on cables are aids and not legally binding.
Safety and Standards
Cables and wires comply with national and international standards, ensuring safety when installed by qualified electricians. VDE approval and DIN standards are mentioned.
Editorial Overview
The catalogue introduces aluminium cables, emphasizing their use in ground, medium-voltage, automotive, and aeroplane applications. The HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU is highlighted for the wind power industry.
Benefits of Aluminium as a Conductor
Aluminium is lighter and more cost-effective than copper, with stable prices aiding material planning. Despite requiring larger wire sizes, aluminium can achieve similar current capacities as copper with appropriate insulation.
Applications and Products
Details various aluminium cable types, including NAYY, NA2XY, and HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU, for different voltage levels and applications.
Connection Technology
Special technologies like C8-crimp ensure optimal electrical values. Various connectors and tools are designed for reliable connections and installations.
Tools and Accessories
Includes hydraulic pumps, hand presses, and cable shears essential for aluminium cable systems installation and maintenance.
Conclusion
The catalogue is a comprehensive guide for selecting and using aluminium cables, emphasizing their economic and practical advantages over copper.
Specifications
Details medium voltage power cables like NA2XS2Y and NA2XS(F)2Y, designed for nominal voltages of 6/10kV, 12/20kV, and 18/30kV. Suitable for various installations, they withstand high mechanical stress but are not flame retardant.
Procedures and Installation
Emphasizes using a peeling tool for installation to ensure reliability. Cables are designed for high mechanical stress and are not flame retardant.
Technical Data
Temperature range during installation down to -20°C, operating temperature up to +90°C, and short circuit temperature of +250°C for 5 seconds. Minimum bending radius is 15 times the cable diameter.
Standards and Approvals
Complies with standards like DIN VDE 0295, BS 6360, IEC 60228, and IEC 60502. Cadmium-free, silicone-free, and free from harmful substances.
Applications
Suitable for power utility grids, manufacturing plants, switchgear, and power stations, resistant to water and mechanical stress.
Additional Products
HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU cables are flexible, fine wire aluminium cables for wind power plants, offering high flexibility and reduced installation time.
Overview
Provides specifications and applications for HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU, a flexible aluminium cable for industrial and wind power applications.
Specifications
  • Conforms to DIN VDE 0250-813 and EC Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
  • Available in halogen-free design with UL/CSA approval.
  • Rated voltage options: 0.6/1 kV to 18/30 kV.
  • Temperature range: -40°C to +105°C for fixed installations.
  • Test voltage: 2.5 kV to 9 kV.
  • Minimum bending radius: 4x to 10x cable diameter.
  • Flame test: IEC 60332-1.
Applications
  • Ideal for power cabling in industrial applications and wind power plants.
  • Reduces installation time and connection points in wind turbines.
Cable Structure
  • Aluminium conductor with finely stranded wires.
  • Special black insulation and compound sheath.
  • Available with a robust PUR sheath for high abrasion resistance.
Properties
  • Abrasion, UV, and oil resistant.
  • Easy to assemble and recyclable.
  • Halogen-free options available.
Connection Technology Must be used with certified HELUKABEL® connection technology, including C8 crimp and screwed connections.
Product Variants Lists various part numbers with specifications such as the number of cores, cross-sectional area, outer diameter, aluminium weight, and total weight.
Specifications
Details for HELUWIND® WK ALU Tower cables, designed for medium mechanical stress in environments like wind turbines. Key specifications include a temperature range of -40°C to +90°C, nominal voltage of 0.6/1 kV, and test voltage of 4 kV.
Procedures and Recommendations
Emphasizes addressing aluminium oxidation by removing oxide coating and using contact grease during crimping.
Connection Technology
Discusses aluminium compatibility with other metals, recommending Al/Cu cable lugs and bimetal connectors to prevent corrosion.
Product Details
Provides detailed product information for various cable lugs, including dimensions and material specifications.
Tables and Data
Includes tables listing part numbers, dimensions, and weights for different cable configurations and lugs.
Material Specifications
Press connectors made from Aluminium (Al 99.5) and Copper (Cu) according to DIN EN 13601 standards.
Product Features
Press connectors are designed for aluminium conductors, strain relieved, and prefilled with contact grease.
Dimensions
Provides detailed dimensions for cable inclusions and connectors.
Pricing and Weight
Includes a table listing net price per 100 items, unit weight, and dimensions for various connector types.
Bi-metallic Washer
Designed for aluminium-copper materials, with one side copper plated.
Aluminium Compression Terminal Pin Type
HELU-S-PAB-AL-DIN series made from Aluminium Alloy 99.5 with prefilled AL-sleeves.
Bimetallic Compression Terminal Pin Type
HELU-S-PAB-AL/CU-DIN series combines aluminium alloy tubes with bare copper pins.
Shear Bolt Connectors
WK-SC-P and WK-SC-T connectors with no predetermined breaking points.
Shear Bolt Cable Lug
WK-SL-T series for fine-wire aluminium conductors with dual shear bolt technology.
General Notes
Dimensions and specifications may change without notice, with part numbers and prices available upon request.
Bolt Connector with Shear Head
  • Designed for copper Cl. 5 and aluminium Cl. 2 with cross sections from 10 mm² to 1000 mm².
  • Tested according to IEC 61238-1 Cl. A.
Mechanical Split Connector with Shear Head
  • Available for cross sections 120 mm² to 400 mm².
Rollover Insulation Hose
  • Used for fixed connections of 0.6/1kV single-conductor cables.
Repair Sleeves for Shielded Single-Conductor Plastic Cable
  • Designed for cables up to 24 kV.
Cable Fittings from Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH
  • Includes RSTI and RSTI-CC systems for SF6-insulated switchgear up to 36kV.
Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories
  • INLINE Junction Box supports up to 42 kV.
IREV-S and FLEV-S Terminations
  • Indoor and outdoor terminations for medium-voltage cables up to 36kV.
Heat-Shrink Joints
  • MXSU, SXSU, UAGA, and VMDU joints for various voltage levels.
SK-D Heat-Shrink Tube
  • Thick-walled polyolefine tube with adhesive for low-voltage applications.
Connection Technology for HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU Series
  • Includes various connectors and crimping tools for aluminium and copper cables.
WK-API 18 Electro-Hydraulic Press Tool
  • Battery-operated tool for crimping larger cross sections.
Overview
Provides specifications and features of various hydraulic and mechanical tools, including electro-hydraulic pumps, hand presses, and cable shears.
Specifications
  • WK-Compact Hydraulic Pump: Battery-operated with remote control and microcontroller control.
  • HELUTOOL HMPI 20: Hand-operated mechanical compression tool.
  • HELUTOOL HHPI 20: Hydraulic hand press with a two-stage pump.
  • HELUTOOL HAPI 20: Battery hydraulic tool with a two-stage pump.
  • KST 1 Cable Shear: Designed for cutting Cu and Al cables.
Features
  • Tools equipped with automatic retract functions and temperature monitoring.
  • Battery technology ensures low self-discharge.
Processing Instructions Detailed instructions for processing aluminium cables with compression cable lugs.
Additional Information Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications
1. Press Connectors: Made from Al 99.5 with pipe measurements according to DIN 46267, Part 2.
2. Aluminium/Copper Press Connectors: Made from Al 99.5 and Cu as per DIN EN 13601.
Crimping Die Categories
1. Aluminium Conductor: Includes single-wire round and sector-shaped conductors.
2. Fine-wire Strand (POWERLINE ALU Series): C8 crimp is recommended.
Procedures
1. Dismantle the aluminium conductor.
2. Remove oxide coating and grease the ends.
3. Slide the cable lug/press connector over the conductor.
4. Perform C8 or 6-corner crimping.
5. Treat the connector's side contact surface.
6. Tighten clamping point after 200 operating hours.
Pressing Procedure Use assigned tools for crimping, following the pressing direction marked on DIN compression cable lugs.
Insulation After Crimping Use insulated shrink tubes to prevent corrosion and damage.
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Cables, Wires & Accessories Aluminium Cables & Wires Processing and Connection Technology

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NOTES Technical modifications © HELUKABEL® GmbH Hemmingen Specifications have been carefully checked and are believed to be correct; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Subject to technical modifications. Consequently all illustrations, numerical data, etc. are provided without guarantee. Color deviations between photos and delivered goods cannot be avoided. Reproduction or duplication of the text and illustrations, in whole or in part, remain reserved. The transfer of copyrights always requires the written consent of HELUKABEL® GmbH. Our General Terms of Delivery and Payment,...

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We are excited to present you with the first issue of our aluminium catalogue. Aluminium cables have a long standing tradition at our company, so it only made sense to put them into a standalone publication. Aluminium conductors have traditionally been used in ground and medium-voltage applications, and only recently gained a foothold in industries such as automotive and aeroplane manufacturing. Even rigid conductors are no longer the only option. Thanks to our HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU we have luckily been able to offer a highly flexible cable for several years. We developed this product in...

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CONTINUATION CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY

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THE BENEFITS OF USING ALUMINIUM AS A CONDUCTOR MATERIAL Choosing conductive metals for different industries and applica- compared to copper accounts for this significant difference in tions can be a challenge. Copper is often used in cables and price. After oxygen and silicon, aluminium is the third most com- wires because of its excellent conductivity and malleability. But it mon element in the Earth’s upper crust, while copper is ranked is relatively heavy and expensive compared to aluminium. 25th in availability on the list of raw materials. Assessment of Switching to aluminium, which is lighter...

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6 facts about the HELUWIND® WK POWERLINE ALU Cost reduction Weight reduction Excellent flexibility Easy handling Lower risk of theft More stable metal prices If aluminium is used as a conductor material, its lower conduc- electrical cables, the lower weight makes them easier to install. tivity requires a wire size that is approximately one-third larger High-voltage lines have long been made from aluminium; the than that of a copper wire. In the end however, the insulating lighter weight reduces the tensile force placed on wire and masts material used with the wire plays a crucial role in performance...

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FIELDS OF APPLICATION FOR ALUMINIUM CABLES Rail Technology Media Technology Combined Heat ALUM Photovoltaic Plants Plant Construction

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Industrial Plants INIUM Energy Mobile Energy Supply Energy Storage

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ALUMINIUM CABLE RE/SE/SM 0,6/1KV

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● Power and control cable to DIN VDE 0276 part 603, HD 603 S1 and IEC 60502 ● Insulation and sheath-compound of thermoplastic PVC ● Temperature range flexing -5°C to +50°C fixed installation -40°C to +70°C ● Permissible operating temperature at conductor +70°C ● Permissible short circuit temperature (short circuit duration max. 5 s) ≤ 300 mm² +160°C > 300 mm² +140°C ● Nominal voltage U0/U 0,6/1 kV ● Test voltage 4 kV ● Max. permissible tensile stress with cable grip at conductor 30 N/mm² ● Current carrying capacity to DIN VDE 0276 part 603, in normal operation table 14 and 15, under short circuit conditions table 17...

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Alu weight kg / km Weight app. kg / km O type Part no. - Alu weight kg / km Weight app. kg / km O type Part no. - Passendes Kabelzubehör finden Sie in Kapitel X. • Kabelschuhe - Kupfer • Kabelschuhe - Aluminium

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power cable, 0,6/1kV, with PE-outer sheath Technical data • Power and control cable to • Temperature range • Permissible operating temperature • Permissible short circuit temperature (short circuit duration max. 5 s) • Max. permissible tensile stress with cable grip at conductor • Minimum bending radius Cable structure • Core identification GN-YE, BN, BK, GY • Cores stranded in concentric layers • Common core sheath • Sheath colour black self-extinguishing and flame retardant • The materials used in manufacture are cadmium-free and contain no silicone and free from substances harmful to the wetting...

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● Power and control cable to DIN VDE 0276 Part 603, HD 603 S1 and IEC 60502 ● Temperature range flexing -5°C to +50°C fixed installation -40°C to +70°C ● Permissible operating temperature at conductor +90°C ● Permissible short circuit temperature (short circuit duration max. 5 s) +250°C ● Nominal voltage U0/U 0,6/1 kV ● Test voltage 4 kV ● Max. permissible tensile stress with cable grip at conductor 30 N/mm² ● Minimum bending radius single-core 15x cable Ø multi-core 12x cable Ø ● Aluminium-conductor to DIN VDE 0295 cl.1 or cl.2, single-wire or multi-wire, BS 6360 cl.1 or cl.2, IEC 60228 cl.1 or cl.2...

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● Temperature range fixed installation -40°C to +90°C during assembly -5°C to +50°C ● Operating temperature at conductor max. +90°C ● Nominal voltage U0/U 0,6/1 V ● Test voltage 4 kV ● Approvals production in according to VDE standards, CE compliant ● Minimum bending radius 15 x cable Ø ● Flame test acc. to DIN VDE 0482 part 266-2, BS 4066 part 3, EN 50266-2, IEC 60332-3-24 (equivalent DIN VDE 0472 part 804 cat. C) ● Smoke density acc. to DIN VDE 0482 part 268, HD 606, EN 50268-12, IEC 61034-1-2, BS 7622 Teil 12 (equivalent DIN VDE 0472 Teil 816) ● Corrosivity of combustion gases acc. to VDE 0482 Teil 267,...

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● Power and control cable to DIN VDE 0276 part 603, HD 603 S1 and IEC 60502 ● Temperature range flexing -5°C to +50°C fixed installation -40°C to +70°C ● Permissible operating temperature at conductor +70°C ● Permissible short circuit temperature (short circuit duration max. 5 s) +160°C ● Nominal voltage U0/U 0,6/1 kV ● Test voltage 4 kV ● Max. permissible tensile stress with cable grip at conductor 30 N/mm² ● Minimum bending radius 12x cable Ø ● Aluminium-conductor, to DIN VDE 0295 cl.1 or cl.2, single-wire or multi-wire, BS 6360 cl.1 or cl.2, IEC 60228 cl.1 or cl.2 ● Core insulation of PVC...

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