
66kV to 500kV
High Voltage Cable
As a professional high‑voltage cable manufacturer, RS provides 66kV‑500kV XLPE high‑voltage cables for power grid transmission, substation interconnection and underground power tunnel projects. Both copper and aluminum conductors are available, alongside multiple metallic sheath solutions to meet diverse project technical requirements.
RS professional engineering team custom‑designs every high‑voltage cable structure in compliance with specific operating voltage, conductor cross‑section, insulation grade, metallic sheath configuration, water‑blocking performance and on‑site routing conditions, catering to power transmission, new energy and special installation scenarios.
HV Cable Product Selection
organizes HV cable production by voltage class, conductor system, sheath design and route condition, so each product page reflects a practical manufacturing and specification range.






Transmission Voltage
66kV, 110kV, 132kV, 220kV, 275kV and 500kV designs for grid and utility-level power systems.
Screened XLPE System
Manufactured with conductor screen, XLPE insulation, insulation screen and metallic sheath options for controlled electric stress.
Route-Based Design
Factory configuration covers underground, substation, renewable grid connection, industrial intake and special transmission applications.
HV XLPE Cable Construction
RS produces XLPE HV cable with a fully screened insulation system to control electric stress. A typical single-core underground high voltage cable includes a compacted copper or aluminum conductor, conductor screen, XLPE insulation, insulation screen, metallic screen or metallic sheath, water-blocking layers and an outer sheath suitable for the route environment.
| Conductor | Copper or aluminum compacted stranded conductor |
| Insulation System | Conductor screen, XLPE insulation and bonded insulation screen |
| Metallic Layer | Copper wire screen, corrugated aluminum sheath or lead sheath options |
| Water Blocking | Longitudinal water-blocking and radial water-barrier options |
| Outer Sheath | HDPE, MDPE, PVC, LSZH or semiconductive PE where specified |
HV Cable Voltage Range and Technical Data
RS manufactures high voltage cable for transmission and grid-level power systems from 66kV to 500kV. IEC 60840 is normally used for extruded-insulation power cables above 30kV and up to 150kV, while IEC 62067 is normally used for extruded-insulation power cables above 150kV and up to 500kV. Factory documentation can be prepared around conductor size, insulation level, metallic sheath design, water blocking, bonding arrangement and routine testing requirements.
| Voltage Class | Common Voltage Designation | Applicable Standard | Product Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66kV | 36/66(72.5)kV | IEC 60840 project specifications | 66kV Cable |
| 110kV | 64/110(123)kV | IEC 60840 project specifications | 110kV Cable |
| 132kV | 76/132(145)kV | IEC 60840 project specifications | 132kV Cable |
| 220kV | 127/220(245)kV | IEC 62067 project specifications | 220kV Cable |
| 275kV | 160/275(300)kV | IEC 62067 project specifications | 275kV Cable |
| 500kV | 290/500(550)kV | IEC 62067 project specifications | 500kV Cable |
Manufacturing Reference Ranges
RS reviews laying method, soil thermal resistivity, ambient temperature, cable spacing, bonding mode and installation depth when preparing ampacity-related technical discussion. The values below are reference ranges for early project comparison.
| Voltage Class | Conductor Size Range | Reference Insulation Thickness | Approx. Overall Diameter | Reference Ampacity Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66kV | 185-1600mm² | 10.5-13mm | 55-95mm | 360-1450A |
| 110kV | 240-2500mm² | 16-18mm | 68-115mm | 430-1900A |
| 132kV | 400-2500mm² | 17-20mm | 77-117mm | 485-2005A |
| 220kV | 630-2500mm² | 24-27mm | 103-134mm | 622-1886A |
| 275kV | 800-2500mm² | 27-30mm | 115-145mm | 760-2000A |
| 500kV | 1000-3000mm² | 34-40mm | 145-185mm | 950-2600A |

Underground, Submarine and Special Transmission Routes
As an international high voltage cable manufacturer, RS configures underground cable for urban transmission corridors, substation connections, industrial intake lines, renewable energy grid connection and routes where overhead transmission is restricted. Underground cable design considers route length, soil thermal conditions, cable spacing, pulling tension, joint bay layout, sheath bonding and protection against water ingress.
For submarine HV cable, RS configures route-specific mechanical protection, armoring, water-blocking and installation requirements. See Submarine Cable and HV Submarine Power/Optical Cable for this application group.
