How to read a cable code: guides per coding system
How to read a UTE cable code
A UTE designation (France) is a row of letter groups, and each group stands for one part of the cable: conductor, insulation, screen, armour, sheath, or the standard it follows. The decoder knows 28 symbols for this system. Below: real designations read step by step, then every symbol grouped by the part of the cable it describes.
Real designations, read step by step
AsXSn 0,6/1 kV
Verified designation, from: mail.elpar.pl, media.solar.pl
U1000 R2V
| U1000 | 1000 V Cable In Ute Standard |
| R | Cross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE) |
| 2V | Reinforced Polyvinylchloride Sheath |
Verified designation, from: fr.wikipedia.org, www.nexans.fr, latrivenetacavi.nexans.com
U1000 AR2V
| U1000 | 1000 V Cable In Ute Standard |
| A | Aluminium Conductor |
| R | Cross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE) |
| 2V | Reinforced Polyvinylchloride Sheath |
Verified designation, from: www.powerandcables.com, www.batiproduits.com, fr.wikipedia.org
U1000 RVFV
| U1000 | 1000 V Cable In Ute Standard |
| R | Cross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE) |
| VF | Nitril-Rubber |
| V | Polyvynil Chloride (PVC) |
Verified designation, from: www.nexans.fr, fr.wikipedia.org, www.topcable.com
Every symbol, by part of the cable
Coding system
Conductor
Insulation compound
Screen and braid
| T | Textile Braiding Over Twisted Cores |
Tapes and water blocking
Armour (wire and tape)
Metal sheath
| P | Lead Sheath |
Sheath compound
Other
Common questions
What does R mean in a UTE cable code?
R means Cross Linked Polyethelene (XLPE).
What does A mean in a UTE cable code?
A means Aluminium Conductor.
What does V mean in a UTE cable code?
V means Polyvynil Chloride (PVC).
What does S mean in a UTE cable code?
S means Flexible Cable.
What does P mean in a UTE cable code?
P means Lead Sheath.
What does T mean in a UTE cable code?
T means Textile Braiding Over Twisted Cores.
Read by the deterministic decoder of this site from its symbol tables. Check the manufacturer's datasheet before you specify a cable.