XLPE Cable Full Form

The full form of XLPE is a combination of the terms "cross-linked" and "polyethylene". Thus, XLPE wire in its complete form is known by combining two terms: a plastic (polyethylene) used to make XLPE power cables, and the manufacturing process (cross-linking) that XLPE cable manufacturers use to produce the cables.

The form an XLPE cable takes is a result of its insulation. XLPE insulated cables are made using a polyethylene - a material in the plastic family. This form of cable is produced with cross-linked polyethylene, giving the XLPE wire better heat resistance, higher corrosion resistance and higher stress-resisting qualities.

Full-form XLPE cables are widely used in projects involving power transmission in the 600V to 154 kV range. You'll also find XLPE underground cables in full form that are used as insulation during underground power line installations.