Low-voltage power distribution relies on reliable insulated cables. Among the many options available in the market, YJV cable is one of the most widely used types in industrial, comercial, y proyectos de infraestructura. Engineers prefer it because it combines conductores de cobre, Aislamiento XLPE, and PVC outer sheath, which together provide excellent electrical performance, durabilidad, and thermal resistance.
In modern electrical systems, cable selection directly affects safety, efficiency, and long-term maintenance costs. Por lo tanto, understanding the specifications, current capacity, estructura, and price factors of YJV cables helps engineers and buyers choose the right cable for their projects.
We explains the complete specification of YJV 0.6/1kV cables, including structure, aplicaciones, factores de precios, and detailed tables covering all conductor cross-sections from 0.5 mm² a 800 mm².

What is YJV Cable?
YJV is a standard Chinese cable model widely used for low-voltage power transmission and distribution.
The abbreviation means:
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Y | Aislamiento XLPE |
| J | Conductor de cobre |
| V | PVC sheath |
Por lo tanto, a YJV cable typically contains:
- Conductor de cobre
- Polietileno reticulado (XLPE) aislamiento
- cubierta exterior de PVC
Unlike PVC insulated cables, XLPE insulation withstands higher temperatures and carries higher current loads. Como consecuencia, engineers often select YJV cables for demanding environments such as power plants, instalaciones industriales, and commercial buildings.

Structure of YJV 0.6/1kV Cable
A standard YJV cable contains several functional layers.
| Layer | Material | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Cobre (Clase 1 or Class 2) | Conducts electrical current |
| Aislamiento | XLPE | Provides electrical insulation |
| Filler | CLORURO DE POLIVINILO / PP | Maintains cable shape |
| Inner sheath | CLORURO DE POLIVINILO | Mechanical protection |
| Outer sheath | CLORURO DE POLIVINILO | Environmental protection |
Because of this layered design, the cable performs well in both indoor installations and outdoor environments.
Key Advantages of YJV Cable
Many utilities and contractors choose YJV cables for several reasons.
1. Higher Temperature Rating
Primero, XLPE insulation allows continuous operation at 90° C, which is much higher than traditional PVC insulated cables.
2. Higher Current Capacity
As a result of better thermal properties, YJV cables carry larger electrical loads.
3. Excellent Mechanical Strength
Además, PVC sheaths protect the cable against moisture, abrasion, and chemicals.
4. Larga vida útil
Because of stable insulation performance, YJV cables often operate más que 30 años in normal conditions.

Applications of YJV Cable
YJV 0.6/1kV cables serve a wide variety of installations. Por ejemplo:
- Industrial power distribution
- Plantas de energía
- Commercial buildings
- Residential electrical networks
- Underground power transmission
- Cable trays and ducts
- Substations
Además, engineers often use these cables for large current feeders because copper conductors offer low electrical resistance.

1 Core YJV Cable Specification Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE (mm) | PVC Sheath (mm) | Capacidad actual (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1×0.5 | Copper Class1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 15 |
| 1×0.75 | Copper Class1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 18 |
| 1×1 | Copper Class1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 20 |
| 1×1.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 24 |
| 1×2.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 32 |
| 1×4 | Copper Class2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 42 |
| 1×6 | Copper Class2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 54 |
| 1×10 | Copper Class2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 73 |
| 1×16 | Copper Class2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 98 |
| 1×25 | Copper Class2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 129 |
| 1×35 | Copper Class2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 158 |
| 1×50 | Copper Class2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 192 |
| 1×70 | Copper Class2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 245 |
| 1×95 | Copper Class2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 298 |
| 1×120 | Copper Class2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 341 |
| 1×150 | Copper Class2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 391 |
| 1×185 | Copper Class2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 448 |
| 1×240 | Copper Class2 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 523 |
| 1×300 | Copper Class2 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 596 |
| 1×400 | Copper Class2 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 693 |
| 1×500 | Copper Class2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 784 |
| 1×630 | Copper Class2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 886 |
| 1×800 | Copper Class2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 1002 |
2 Core YJV Cable Table (Up to 2×630)
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2×1.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.7mm | 1.6mm | 20A |
| 2×2.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.6mm | 27A |
| 2×4 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 36A |
| 2×6 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 46A |
| 2×10 | Copper Class2 | 1.0mm | 1.8mm | 63A |
| 2×16 | Copper Class2 | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 85A |
| 2×25 | Copper Class2 | 1.2mm | 2.0mm | 112A |
| 2×35 | Copper Class2 | 1.2mm | 2.2mm | 138A |
| 2×50 | Copper Class2 | 1.4mm | 2.2mm | 168A |
| 2×70 | Copper Class2 | 1.4mm | 2.4mm | 213A |
| 2×95 | Copper Class2 | 1.6mm | 2.6mm | 258A |
| 2×120 | Copper Class2 | 1.6mm | 2.8mm | 296A |
| 2×150 | Copper Class2 | 1.8mm | 2.8mm | 338A |
| 2×185 | Copper Class2 | 2.0mm | 3.0mm | 387A |
| 2×240 | Copper Class2 | 2.2mm | 3.2mm | 452A |
| 2×300 | Copper Class2 | 2.4mm | 3.2mm | 515A |
| 2×400 | Copper Class2 | 2.6mm | 3.4mm | 600A |
| 2×500 | Copper Class2 | 2.8mm | 3.6mm | 680A |
| 2×630 | Copper Class2 | 3.0mm | 3.8mm | 770A |
3 Core YJV Cable Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3×1.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.7mm | 1.6mm | 18A |
| 3×2.5 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.6mm | 24A |
| 3×4 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 32A |
| 3×6 | Copper Class2 | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 41A |
| 3×10 | Copper Class2 | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 57A |
| 3×16 | Copper Class2 | 1.0mm | 2.2mm | 76A |
| 3×25 | Copper Class2 | 1.2mm | 2.4mm | 101A |
| 3×35 | Copper Class2 | 1.2mm | 2.6mm | 125A |
| 3×50 | Copper Class2 | 1.4mm | 2.6mm | 150A |
| 3×70 | Copper Class2 | 1.4mm | 2.8mm | 192A |
| 3×95 | Copper Class2 | 1.6mm | 3.0mm | 232A |
| 3×120 | Copper Class2 | 1.6mm | 3.2mm | 265A |
| 3×150 | Copper Class2 | 1.8mm | 3.2mm | 302A |
| 3×185 | Copper Class2 | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 345A |
| 3×240 | Copper Class2 | 2.2mm | 3.6mm | 403A |
| 3×300 | Copper Class2 | 2.4mm | 3.8mm | 460A |
3+1 Core YJV Cable Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3×4+1×2.5 | Cobre | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 32A |
| 3×6+1×4 | Cobre | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | 41A |
| 3×10+1×6 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 57A |
| 3×16+1×10 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.2mm | 76A |
| 3×25+1×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.4mm | 101A |
| 3×35+1×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.6mm | 125A |
| 3×50+1×25 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.6mm | 150A |
| 3×70+1×35 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.8mm | 192A |
| 3×95+1×50 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.0mm | 232A |
| 3×120+1×70 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.2mm | 265A |
| 3×150+1×70 | Cobre | 1.8mm | 3.2mm | 302A |
| 3×185+1×95 | Cobre | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 345A |
| 3×240+1×120 | Cobre | 2.2mm | 3.6mm | 403A |
| 3×300+1×150 | Cobre | 2.4mm | 3.8mm | 460A |
3+2 Core YJV Cable Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3×10+2×6 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 57A |
| 3×16+2×10 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.2mm | 76A |
| 3×25+2×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.4mm | 101A |
| 3×35+2×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.6mm | 125A |
| 3×50+2×25 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.6mm | 150A |
| 3×70+2×35 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.8mm | 192A |
| 3×95+2×50 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.0mm | 232A |
| 3×120+2×70 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.2mm | 265A |
| 3×150+2×70 | Cobre | 1.8mm | 3.2mm | 302A |
| 3×185+2×95 | Cobre | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 345A |
| 3×240+2×120 | Cobre | 2.2mm | 3.6mm | 403A |
| 3×300+2×150 | Cobre | 2.4mm | 3.8mm | 460A |
4+1 Core YJV Cable Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4×10+1×6 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 57A |
| 4×16+1×10 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.2mm | 76A |
| 4×25+1×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.4mm | 101A |
| 4×35+1×16 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.6mm | 125A |
| 4×50+1×25 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.6mm | 150A |
| 4×70+1×35 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.8mm | 192A |
| 4×95+1×50 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.0mm | 232A |
| 4×120+1×70 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.2mm | 265A |
| 4×150+1×70 | Cobre | 1.8mm | 3.2mm | 302A |
| 4×185+1×95 | Cobre | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 345A |
| 4×240+1×120 | Cobre | 2.2mm | 3.6mm | 403A |
| 4×300+1×150 | Cobre | 2.4mm | 3.8mm | 460A |
5 Core YJV Cable Table
| Cable Type | Conductor | Aislamiento XLPE | PVC Sheath | Capacidad actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5×10 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.0mm | 50A |
| 5×16 | Cobre | 1.0mm | 2.2mm | 68A |
| 5×25 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.4mm | 90A |
| 5×35 | Cobre | 1.2mm | 2.6mm | 110A |
| 5×50 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.6mm | 135A |
| 5×70 | Cobre | 1.4mm | 2.8mm | 173A |
| 5×95 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.0mm | 210A |
| 5×120 | Cobre | 1.6mm | 3.2mm | 240A |
| 5×150 | Cobre | 1.8mm | 3.2mm | 273A |
| 5×185 | Cobre | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 312A |
| 5×240 | Cobre | 2.2mm | 3.6mm | 365A |
| 5×300 | Cobre | 2.4mm | 3.8mm | 420A |
YJV Cable Price
The price of YJV cable varies depending on several factors.
Copper Price
En primer lugar, copper accounts for 70–85% of cable cost, so market fluctuations strongly affect pricing.
Conductor Size
Larger cross-sections obviously require more copper, which increases the price significantly.
Cable Structure
Multi-core cables require fillers and additional sheathing, so they cost more than single-core cables.
Order Quantity
Large project orders usually receive lower factory prices.
Typical reference price range:
| Cable Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Small LV cable | $0.5 – $2 / meter |
| Medium size | $3 – $20 / meter |
| Large power cable | $20 – $120 / meter |
YJV – conductores de cobre, Aislamiento XLPE, and PVC sheaths
YJV 0.6/1kV cables play a crucial role in modern electrical systems. Because they combine conductores de cobre, Aislamiento XLPE, and PVC sheaths, they provide excellent electrical performance, protección mecánica, y larga vida útil.
Además, engineers can select from many core configurations, incluido 1 centro, 2 centro, 3 centro, 3+1 centro, 3+2 centro, 4+1 centro, y 5 core cables. This flexibility allows YJV cables to meet the needs of industrial plants, buildings, and power distribution networks.
Finalmente, when selecting a cable, engineers should carefully evaluate tamaño del conductor, entorno de instalación, and required current capacity. By doing so, they ensure both electrical safety and long-term reliability.
