Laboratory Testing and Certification Services for MV and HV Power Cable Systems

Testing, certification and inspection services for MV and HV cable system performance

Medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) power cable systems connect electrical power systems. With the growing trend of increased electricity demand and energy transition, the safety, quality, reliability and performance of these cable systems are paramount for building tomorrow’s electrical grid. With our global coverage, UL Solutions can support testing, certification and inspection of MV and HV cable systems.

As a global market leader in wire and cable testing, inspection, certification and verification, our diverse capabilities and knowledge of the energy and utilities sector help global customers focus on safety, quality and performance as they develop cables and cable accessories. UL Solutions offers holistic laboratory testing services for MV and HV power cable systems, including certification (listing) for MV cables and accessories, type and pre-qualification testing services for MV and HV cable systems and factory auditing inspection and witnessed testing services.

We support product manufacturers with safety certification and performance verification services to standards for power cables, including UL 1072, the Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, as well as those by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Mexican Quality Standards (NMX), Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) and Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA).

Services and deliverables

UL Certification for MV cables (UL 1072) and MV accessories (IEEE 386, IEEE 48 and IEEE 404).
Type test reports including reports for qualification, prequalification and extended qualification testing can be performed using UL Solutions laboratories, partner laboratories or customer-designated facilities as long as they meet our Data Acceptance Program (DAP) CTDP (customer lab) or TPTDP (third-party lab) requirements. UL Solutions experts may also be present to perform witnessed testing, when applicable, via our DAP Witnessed Test Data Program (WTDP).
Combination testing services, such as UL 1072 with ICEA S-94-649 and/or CSA 68.5.
Factory audits and inspections.

Why UL Solutions for medium- and high-voltage cable systems testing?

UL Solutions has over 30 years of experience working with customers in MV and HV cable systems, including cable and cable accessory design and manufacturing, new material research and development, cable system aging and failure mechanisms and testing and diagnostic technologies. Our experts serve on international technical committees dedicated to MV and HV cables and accessories. This expertise and thought leadership enable UL Solutions to provide science-based third-party testing, inspection and certification services for our customers’ specific needs.

With our deep expertise in testing, inspection and certification and our participation in standards panels and other technical committees, UL Solutions is a trusted leader in compliance assessment. Global stakeholders leverage our expertise for research, knowledge and technical services to help address safety and performance challenges and obtain information on new technologies. Our global testing and certification services are widely accepted in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific for over 70 wire and cable categories.

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