| Category |
Technical Description |
Typical Applications |
| Standard |
NFC 33-226 – French standard for underground medium-voltage twisted pair cables (CIS: Conducteurs Isolés Souterrains) |
Used in MV distribution networks in France and French-speaking countries |
| Cable Type |
HTA CIS – Underground twisted pair of XLPE-insulated, screened conductors |
Suitable for 11 kV – 33 kV underground installations |
| Conductor Material |
Stranded copper or aluminum, Class 2 (IEC 60228) |
Ensures high conductivity and flexibility |
| Insulation |
High-performance XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) – rated for 90°C continuous operation |
Excellent thermal and dielectric behavior |
| Twisting Configuration |
Two single-core insulated cables twisted together (also called “twisted single-core pair”) |
Improves electromagnetic balance and eases jointing |
| Screening |
Each core is screened with copper tape or wires, plus semi-conductive layers for field control |
Reduces EMF, allows safe grounding, and supports fault detection |
| Outer Sheath |
UV-, water-, and corrosion-resistant HDPE or PVC, depending on installation conditions |
Suitable for direct burial in harsh soil environments |
| Voltage Range |
Typically 12/20 kV, 18/30 kV, and 21/35 kV |
MV underground distribution, substation links |
| Fire Performance |
Available with flame retardant / LSZH sheath on request |
For sensitive urban or tunnel environments |
| Standards Compliance |
NFC 33-226- IEC 60502-2 (reference)- CENELEC HD 620 (partial alignment) |
Ensures compatibility with ERDF/Enedis and French utility networks |
| Identification |
Cores are color-marked or numbered; cable often comes with traceability marking on sheath |
Helps in accurate installation & maintenance |