RVVP 2x6.0mm² High Current Shielded Power Signal Cable Braided Copper EMI 300/500V

Cable Designation & Meaning

Construction: Two fine-stranded flexible copper conductors, each PVC insulated, laid up with fillers to form a round core assembly, wrapped with copper braid shield (typically 85%–90% coverage), and extruded with a common round PVC outer sheath.

Applicable Standards

• JB/T 8734.5-2016 — Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V PVC insulated cables and cords for fixed wiring and flexible applications — Part 5: Shielded flexible cables
• GB/T 5023.5-2008 / IEC 60227-5 — Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables — Flexible cables (cords)
• GB/T 3956 / IEC 60228 — Conductors (Class 5 flexible copper)
• GB/T 2951 / IEC 60811 — Insulating and sheathing materials — Common test methods
• GB/T 18380 / IEC 60332-1 — Flame retardant (single cable, passes)
• GB/T 5441 — Communication cable test methods (shielding effectiveness reference)

RVVP 2×6.0 mm² — Extra-Heavy Shielded Flexible PVC Control Cable — Specification & Engineering Data 

1. Overview & Ratings. RVVP 2×6.0 is an extra-heavy shielded flexible PVC control cable rated 300/500 V, 70 °C continuous. Built per GB/T 9330 / IEC 60227. Two 6.0 mm² large flexible copper conductors (~84×0.30 mm) enclosed in a heavy copper wire braid shield (≥ 80% coverage) and PVC outer sheath. This is the largest shielded control cable in the series, for motor drive power. Finished OD ≈ 12.0 mm, ≈ 270 kg/km, 50 m coils.

2. Construction Stack (Conductor → Outer).

3. Electrical Characteristics. DC resistance ≤ 3.08 Ω/km at 20 °C (flexible Cu 6.0 mm²); test voltage 2.0 kV AC / 5 min; insulation resistance ≥ 20 MΩ·km. Shield resistance ≤ 12 Ω/km. Nominal ampacity ≈ 30 A (motor drive). Mutual capacitance ≤ 200 pF/m.

Insulation & Sheath Data

Electrical Parameters

4. Thermal & Mechanical. 70 °C continuous; 160 °C short-circuit (≤ 5 s); ambient −15~+70 °C. Bend ≥ 6 × OD ≈ 72 mm. Handles up to ~30 A for motor drive and VFD interconnection.

Temperature Characteristics

Fire Performance (RVVP — Standard)

Shielding Performance

5. Installation Practice & Handling. Use heavy crimp lugs and terminal blocks. Ground shield at both ends for VFD noise. At 270 kg/km, extra heavy — 42% heavier than RVVP 2×4.0. Indoor use.

Mechanical & Installation Parameters

6. Typical Service Applications. Motor drive power leads, VFD interconnection, heavy equipment power, shielded power runs in industrial plants — where high-current power must be shielded from neighboring control circuits.

7. Testing & QA Regime. Routine: conductor DC resistance, 2.0 kV AC withstand, insulation resistance, shield coverage check, dimensional check. Type: heating test, bending test, flame retardancy, mutual capacitance measurement.

Cable Parameters

Cable Test Parameters

Cable Cross Section Structure

Construction Description

8. Standards & Conformity. GB/T 9330 (plastic insulated control cables); IEC 60227 (international); GB/T 3956 (Class 5 flexible conductors). Rated 300/500 V.

9. Packaging, Storage & Logistics. 50 m per coil (shorter due to weight), plastic wrapped. Continuous marking: RVVP, 2×6.0, 300/500V, GB/T 9330. Store dry, indoor.

10. Procurement Specification. State "RVVP 2×6.0" + length. Specify shield coverage requirement (≥ 80%). Confirm against factory test certificate.

11. Cable Industry FAQ.

• Q1: What is the difference between RVVP 2×6.0 and RVVP 2×4.0? The 6.0 mm² version has 50% more copper cross-section, is 20% thicker (12.0 vs 10.0 mm), 42% heavier (270 vs 190 kg/km), and carries 30% more current (30 vs 23 A). It is for motor drives; the 4.0 mm² version is for small motors.
• Q2: Why choose 6.0 mm²? When you need to carry up to ~30 A with EMI shielding — e.g., powering medium motors, VFD outputs, or heavy equipment — 6.0 mm² provides the margin. The 4.0 mm² version is limited to ~23 A.
• Q3: Can it power a VFD output? Yes — up to 30 A at 300/500 V is enough for many VFD-driven motors. The shield prevents the VFD's high-frequency PWM noise from radiating into adjacent control circuits.
• Q4: What connectors are used? Heavy crimp lugs rated for 6 mm² conductors. The 2.9 mm conductor diameter requires larger lugs than the 2.5 mm in RVVP 2×4.0.
• Q5: Is the shield heavier? Yes — the braid is thicker (0.7 vs 0.6 mm) and shield resistance is lower (≤ 12 vs ≤ 15 Ω/km). Coverage remains ≥ 80%.
• Q6: Can it be used as a main power cable? It can carry 30 A at 300/500 V, but it is a shielded control/power hybrid. For main power distribution, use RVV or YJV. RVVP 2×6.0 is for shielded motor drive runs.
• Q7: What is the bending radius? 6×OD ≈ 72 mm — the stiffest in the RVVP series due to the large conductors.
• Q8: Can it be used outdoors? No — PVC sheath is not UV-resistant. For outdoor use, use outdoor-rated cable.
• Q9: Is this the largest RVVP? Yes — 6.0 mm² is the largest standard shielded flexible control cable in this series. Beyond 6.0 mm², use unshielded RVV or armored YJV.
• Q10: Why shorter coil length (50 m)? At 270 kg/km, a 100 m coil would weigh 27 kg — difficult to handle. 50 m coils (≈ 13.5 kg) are more practical for this size.
• Q11: What is the standard? GB/T 9330 / IEC 60227 for plastic insulated control cables, rated 300/500 V.