---
title: N2XS(F)2Y
sku: N2XS(F)2Y-medium-voltage-cables
description: >
  The N2XS(F)2Y cable is a longitudinally watertight medium-voltage cable with a
  copper conductor, XLPE insulation, and a durable PE sheath. It combines high
  electrical safety with a rugged outer layer, making it ideal for demanding
  grid operation applications.
categories:
  - Medium Voltage Cables
images:
  - /uploads/2025/01/N2XSF2Y-3-scaled.webp
locale: en
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<section>
<h3 data-start="452" data-end="502">Designed for high-performance network environments</h3>
<p data-start="504" data-end="904">The <strong data-start="508" data-end="521">N2XS(F)2Y</strong> complies with common standards <strong data-start="550" data-end="570">DIN VDE 0276-620</strong>, <strong data-start="572" data-end="585">HD 620 S2</strong> and <strong data-start="590" data-end="603">IEC 60502</strong>, and is suitable for <strong data-start="620" data-end="713">installation indoors, in cable ducts, outdoors, in water, underground, and on cable trays</strong>. This cable proves its strengths especially in <strong data-start="737" data-end="785">utility grids, industrial plants, and power stations</strong> – wherever durability, watertightness, and safety are essential.</p>
<h3 data-start="906" data-end="946">Structure and technical characteristics</h3>
<p data-start="948" data-end="1387">Inside is a <strong data-start="977" data-end="1016">bare, multi-stranded copper conductor</strong> (Class 2), surrounded by an <strong data-start="1047" data-end="1123">extruded XLPE insulation with inner and bonded outer conductive layer</strong>. A <strong data-start="1130" data-end="1174">longitudinally watertight, conductive tape</strong>, a <strong data-start="1181" data-end="1234">copper wire screen with counter helix</strong>, and an additional <strong data-start="1256" data-end="1282">longitudinally watertight layer</strong> ensure the design's integrity. The black <strong data-start="1316" data-end="1345">PE outer sheath (Type DMP2)</strong> provides high mechanical strength.</p>
<h3 data-start="1389" data-end="1425">Applications and benefits</h3>
<p data-start="1427" data-end="1822">The N2XS(F)2Y is <strong data-start="1445" data-end="1461">suitable for underground installation</strong>, <strong data-start="1463" data-end="1509">resistant to aggressive environmental conditions</strong>, and withstands <strong data-start="1519" data-end="1562">temperatures up to +90 °C in continuous operation</strong> and <strong data-start="1569" data-end="1599">+250 °C in short-circuit conditions</strong>. It is <strong data-start="1614" data-end="1663">free from silicone and cadmium-containing substances</strong> and, thanks to its <strong data-start="1677" data-end="1709">partial discharge-free design</strong>, particularly suitable for networks with the highest demands on <strong data-start="1769" data-end="1803">electrical operational safety</strong> and longevity.</p>
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