Cable Application
For connection of electrical appliances when exposed to low to medium mechanical stress in households and offices and for light utilities. Anywhere where there is minimal physical damage expected.
Technical Information
Conductor: | Class 5 - fine copper wire strands manufactured to IEC 60228 (previously BS6360) | |
Insulation: | Rubber | |
Cores: | Coloured cores according to VDE 0293 More than 2 cores with one green/yellow earth conductor | |
Outer Sheath: | Rubber black | |
Stranding: | Fine copper wires plain or tinned | |
Voltage: | Working: Test: | 300/500V to BS7919 and BS6500 2000V |
Temperature Range: | Flexing: Static: | -25°C to +60°C -40°C to +60°C |
Bending Radius: | Flexing: 15 x Ø Static: 6 x Ø |
Conductor Identification
Two Core: | Brown and blue |
Three Core: | Brown, blue and green/yellow |
Four Core: | Brown, grey, black and green/yellow |
Five Core: | Brown, blue, grey, black and green/yellow |
Size mm2 | Number of cores | Nominal overall diameter mm | Weight kg/km |
0.5 | 2 | 7.8 | 53 |
0.75 | 2 | 8.2 | 63 |
1.0 | 2 | 8.8 | 77 |
1.5 | 2 | 10.5 | 115 |
2.5 | 2 | 12.5 | 165 |
0.5 | 3 | 8.2 | 62 |
0.75 | 3 | 8.8 | 78 |
1.0 | 3 | 9.2 | 90 |
2.5 | 3 | 13.0 | 195 |
0.75 | 4 | 9.6 | 94 |
1.0 | 4 | 10.0 | 110 |
1.5 | 4 | 12.5 | 170 |
2.5 | 4 | 14.0 | 245 |
0.75 | 5 | 11.0 | 110 |
1.0 | 5 | 11.5 | 130 |
1.5 | 5 | 13.5 | 195 |
2.5 | 5 | 15.5 | 290 |
For current ratings refer to IEE Regulations tables 4F1 A and B