Tele-Fonika YAKXS 5x16 mm² 0.6/1 kV aluminium power underground cable, black

Tele-Fonika YAKXS 5x16 mm² 0.6/1 kV aluminium power underground cable, black is a five‑core electrical cable designed for fixed underground installation at nominal voltage up to 0.6/1 kV. Each conductor has a cross-sectional area of 16 mm² and is made of aluminium, while the outer black sheath provides mechanical protection and insulation suitable for burial in trenches or conduits. The construction is intended for energy distribution and connections where aluminium conductors are required or preferred over copper for cost or weight considerations.

Advantages

The cable combines a multi‑core design with uniformly sized aluminium conductors, allowing balanced distribution of three‑phase systems with a protective conductor and neutral. The black outer sheath offers resistance to mechanical damage and basic soil conditions, reducing the need for additional immediate protection in standard buried installations. Aluminium conductors provide lower weight compared with copper alternatives, facilitating handling and installation in longer runs. The cable is suitable for fixed installations and meets functional requirements for low‑voltage underground power supply.

Suitable for

• Underground fixed power distribution in residential and industrial sites
• Buried supply lines for three‑phase systems with neutral and protective conductor
• Permanent connections to transformer stations, switchgear or distribution boards
• Routes in trenches, ducts or protective conduits where aluminium conductors are acceptable

Key specifications

• Configuration: 5 conductors (three phases, neutral, protective)
• Conductor material: aluminium
• Conductor cross‑section: 16 mm² per core
• Rated voltage: 0.6/1 kV (600/1000 V)
• Outer sheath colour: black
• Intended installation: fixed underground (buried) installations

How to use

Install the cable in accordance with local electrical codes and standards for underground power lines. Dig trenches or use existing ducts sized and prepared for the cable and any required bedding or protective layers. Ensure proper separation from other services and use appropriate warning tape or conduit where required. Make terminations using compatible connectors and clamps rated for aluminium conductors, and apply anti‑oxidation compound where recommended. Test continuity, insulation resistance and earthing connections after installation and before energising the circuit.

Usage recommendations

When connecting aluminium conductors, use connectors and lugs specifically designed for aluminium to avoid galvanic corrosion and ensure mechanical reliability. Consider additional mechanical protection or concrete troughs in areas with heavy loads or aggressive soil conditions. Follow manufacturer and local regulations for minimum burial depth, thermal backfill, and separation distances from other utilities.