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CONTENTS

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core PVC 6491X...................................................1:2


Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y 300/500V..........................1:4
Flat Twin & Flat Three Core PVC 6242/3Y..................... 1:6
XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF BS6724 Control Cable................. 1:8
Single Core XLPE/PVC BS7889......................................1:10
Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC BS5467....................1:12
Multicore XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS5467........................ 1:14
Single Core LSF 6491B................................................... 1:18
Single Core XLPE/LSF 6181B...........................................1:20
Single Core XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF BS6724..................... 1:22
Multicore XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF BS6724......................... 1:24
Three Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 6.35/11kV...................1:28
Non-Armoured Fire Resistant Cable BS7629................1:30
Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable BS7846............1:32
Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC BS6622....................1:36
Three Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS6622.....................1:38
2/3.3/5 kV PE/PVC Airfield Lighting Cable M&E 42.......1:40
MCCMK Three Core Screened Type SFS4880.............. 1:42
XVB-F2 Multicore PowerCable....................................... 1:44
Flat Twin & Flat Three Core LSF 6242/3B.....................1:46
Multicore XLPE/LSF 600/1000V IEC60502.....................1:48
Technical Specifications.................................................1:50

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core PVC 6491X


450/750 Volts

APPLICATION
PVC insulated only cable for fixed

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS6004 and

wiring purposes.

Cenelec.

Used in trunking or conduit, or may be

Harmonised codes -

surface mounted when used for

H07V-U (solid conductor)

earthing.

H07V-R (stranded conductor)


Conductors: Solid Class 1 or
Stranded Class 2 copper conductors
to BS EN 60228
Insulation: PVC Insulation Type TI.1
to BS EN 50363-3
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Normal colours available:
green/yellow, blue, black, brown,
yellow, grey, orange, pink, red,
turquoise, violet and white.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 450/750 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Cenelec
Nominal Conductor Insulation
Code
Conductor
Class
Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Max
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A3-A01-0015 H07V-U1
A3-A07-0015 H07V-R1
A3-A01-0025 H07V-U1

1.5
1.5
2.5

1
2
1

0.7
0.7
0.8

3.2
3.3
3.9

21
23
33

10
11
12

A3-A77-0025 H07V-R1

2.5

0.8

4.0

35

13

A3-A07-0004 H07V-R1

0.8

4.6

51

15

A3-A07-0006 H07V-R1
A3-A07-0010 H07V-R1

6
10

2
2

0.8
1.0

5.2
6.7

71
120

17
21

A3-A07-0016 H07V-R1

16

1.0

7.8

180

25

A3-A07-0025 H07V-R1

25

1.2

9.7

285

30

A3-A07-0035 H07V-R1
A3-A19-0050 H07V-R1

35
50

2
2

1.2
1.4

10.9
12.8

380
510

50
60

A3-A19-0070 H07V-R1

70

1.4

14.6

720

60

A3-A19-0095 H07V-R1

95

1.6

17.1

990

70

A3-A37-0120 H07V-R1
A3-A37-0150 H07V-R1

120
150

2
2

1.6
1.8

18.8
20.9

1230
1510

80
90

A3-A37-0185 H07V-R1

185

2.0

23.3

1900

100

A3-A61-0240 H07V-R1

240

2.2

26.6

2490

160

A3-A61-0300
A3-A61-0400
A3-A61-0500*
A3-A12-0630*

300
400
500
630

2
2
2
2

2.4
2.6
2.8
2.8

29.6
33.2
36.9
41.1

3100
3950
4950
6300

180
210
230
250

H07V-R1
H07V-R1
A07V-R1
A07V-R1

* National Type
All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

For further technical information see page 1:50


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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Single Core PVC/PVC 6181Y


300/500 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS6004.

fixed wiring purposes. Not suitable for

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

direct burial.

Class 2 copper conductors to BS EN 60228.


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS EN 50363-3
Sheath: PVC sheath Type 6 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Normal colours available.
(See 6491X page1:2)
Temp Rating: 70oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Conductor Insulation
Class
Thickness

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3-C01-0010

1.0

0.6

3.8

4.5

28

14

A3-C01-0015

1.5

0.7

4.2

4.9

34

15

A3-C01-0025

2.5

0.8

4.8

5.8

49

18

A3-C07-0004
A3-C07-0006

4
6

2
2

0.8
0.8

5.4
6.0

6.8
7.4

75
99

21
23

A3-C07-0010

10

1.0

7.2

8.8

155

27

A3-C07-0016

16

1.0

8.4

10.5

225

50

A3-C07-0025

25

1.2

10.0

12.5

340

50

A3-C07-0035

35

1.2

11.0

13.5

450

60

For further technical information see page 1:50.


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Flat Twin & Flat Three Core PVC


6242Y & 6243Y
Insulated & sheathed with uninsulated circuit protective conductor as
option.

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS6004.

installation clipped to flat surfaces, or

Conductors: Solid Class 1 (up to

embedded in plaster, etc.

2.5mm2) and stranded Class 2 (above

For domestic and industrial wiring.

2.5mm2) copper conductors to BS EN 60228


Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1
to BS EN 50363-3
Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
PVC sheath Type 6 to BS7655.
Position of protective conductor:
Twin - centrally placed between brown
and blue cores.
Three core - centrally placed between
black and grey cores.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp. Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal Conductor Insulation


Conductor
Class
Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

6192Y - Flat Twin


6192Y-0010
1.0

0.6

4.0 x 6.2

4.7 x 7.4

54

23

6192Y-0015

1.5

0.7

4.4 x 7.0

5.4 x 8.4

70

26

6192Y-0025

2.5

0.8

5.2 x 8.4

6.2 x 9.8

105

30

6192Y-0040

0.8

5.6 x 9.6

7.2 x 11.5

150

50

6192Y-0060
6192Y-0100

6
10

2
2

0.8
1.0

6.4 x 10.5 8.0 x 13.0


7.8 x 13.0 9.6 x 16.0

205
325

60
70

6192Y-0160

16

1.0

9.0 x 15.5 11.0 x 18.5

465

80

6193Y - Flat Three Core


6193Y-0010
6193Y-0015
6193Y-0025
6193Y-0040

1.0
1.5
2.5
4

1
1
1
2

0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8

4.0 x 8.4 4.7 x 9.8


4.4 x 9.8 5.4 x 11.5
5.2 x 11.5 6.2 x 13.5
5.8 x 13.5 7.4 x 16.5

77
100
150
230

30
50
60
70

6193Y-0060

0.8

6.4 x 15.0 8.0 x 18.0

300

80

6193Y-0100
6193Y-0160

10
16

2
2

1.0
1.0

7.8 x 19.0 9.6 x 22.5


9.0 x 22.0 11.0 x 26.5

480
700

90
160

Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Conductor
Class

Insulation
Thickness

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

mm

mm

mm

Nom Earth Approx


Conductor Weight
Area
mm2
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

6242Y - Flat Twin + Earth


6242Y-0010
1.0

0.6

4.0 x 7.2

4.7 x 8.6

1.0

69

26

6242Y-0015

1.5

0.7

4.4 x 8.2

5.4 x9.6

1.0

85

29

6242Y-0025
6242Y-0040

2.5
4

1
2

0.8
0.8

5.2 x 9.8
5.6 x10.5

6.2 x11.5
7.2 x13

1.5
1.5

120
175

50
60

6242Y-0060
6
2
6242Y-0100
10
2
6242Y-0160
16
2
6243Y - Flat Three Core + Earth
6243Y-0010
1.0
1
6243Y-0015
1.5
1

0.8
1.0
1.0

6.4 x12.5
7.8 x15.5
9 x18

8.0 x15
9.6 x19
11 x 22.5

2.5
4
6

240
390
560

60
80
90

0.6
0.7

4.0 x 9.6
4.4 x10.5

4.7 x11
5.4 x12.5

1.0
1.0

92
115

50
50

6243Y-0025
6243Y-0040

2.5
4

1
2

0.8
0.8

5.2 x12.5
5.8 x14.5

6.2 x14.5
7.4 x18

1.0
1.5

170
255

60
80

6243Y-0060
6243Y-0100
6243Y-0160

6
10
16

2
2
2

0.8
1.0
1.0

6.4 x16.5
8 x 20
7.8 x 21.0 9.6 x 25.5
9 x 24.5 11 x 29.5

2.5
4
6

340
550
790

80
160
180

For further technical information see page 1:54


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

1:7

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF
Control Cable 600/1000 Volts

LSF insulated, armoured and


sheathed, multi-core control cable.

In accordance with BS6724.

Especially for use in areas where fire

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

would create dense smoke and toxic


fumes causing a major threat to life and
equipment.

conductors to BS EN 60228
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
Number printed in black ink on white
XLPE insulated cores.
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-4
& IEC60332-3-24 Cat. C as a minimum.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

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Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal Insulation
Diam
Conductor Thickness under
Area
armour
mm
mm
mm2

Armour
wire
size
mm

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx Min Bending


Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
kg/km
mm

A2-AU-0015N
A2-AV-0015N

2
3

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

7.7
8.2

0.9
0.9

12.1
12.6

310
340

80
80

A2-AX-0015N

1.5

0.6

8.9

0.9

13.3

390

90

A3-O3-C005

1.5

0.6

9.7

0.9

14.3

420

90

A3-O3-C007
A3-O3-C010

7
10

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

10.6
13.2

0.9
1.25

15.2
18.7

490
700

100
120

A3-O3-C012
A3-O3-C019

12
19

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

13.9
16.5

1.25
1.25

19.4
22.2

830
1070

120
140

A3-O3-C027
A3-O3-C037

27
37

1.5
1.5

0.6
0.6

20.1
22.4

1.6
1.6

26.7
29.0

1518
1880

170
180

A2-AU-0025N

2.5

0.7

9.0

0.9

13.6

360

90

A2-AV-0025N

2.5

0.7

9.5

0.9

14.1

400

90

A2-AX-0025N
A3-P3-C005

4
5

2.5
2.5

0.7
0.7

10.4
11.5

0.9
0.9

15.0
16.1

470
510

90
100

A3-P3-C007
A3-P3-C010

7
10

2.5
2.5

0.7
0.7

12.5
15.8

1.25
1.25

17.1
21.5

600
890

110
130

A3-P3-C012

12

2.5

0.7

16.7

1.25

22.4

1020

140

A3-P3-C019
A3-P3-C027

19
27

2.5
2.5

0.7
0.7

20.0
23.9

1.6
1.6

26.6
30.7

1530
1960

160
190

A3-P3-C037

37

2.5

0.7

27.0

1.6

33.8

2530

190

For further technical information see page 1:65


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:28.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:41.

1:9

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

XLPE insulated and PVC sheathed

In accordance with BS7889.

cable for fixed installation.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Not suitable for direct burial.

copper conductors to BS EN 60228


Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type 9 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Normal colours available.
(See 6491X page1:2)
Temp. Rating: 90oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

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Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

A2EG-0500
A2EG-0700

50
70

1.0
1.1

14.2
16.2

540
750

60
70

A2EG-0950
A2EG-1200

95
120

1.1
1.2

18.3
20.2

1010
1250

80
90

A2EG-1500

150

1.4

22.4

1530

90

A2EG-1850
A2EG-2400

185
240

1.6
1.7

24.7
27.7

1900
2470

100
170

A2EG-3000
A2EG-4000

300
400

1.8
2.0

30.6
34.2

3080
3890

190
210

A2EG-5000
A2EG-6300

500
630

2.2
2.4

38.0
42.9

4970
6370

230
260

A2EG-8000
A2EG-1000

800
1000

2.6
2.8

47.8
53.0

8300
10341

290
320

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

For further technical information see page 1:56


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Power


Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured single core cable for use in

In accordance with BS5467

fixed installations, indoor, outdoor or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

direct burial.

conductors to BS EN 60228
Insulation: Brown XLPE insulation
Type GP8 to BS7655.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300 volts

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Anixter
Part No.

Min
Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

Insulation
Thickness

Diam
Under
Armour

Armour
Wire
Size

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

12.7
14.7
16.6
18.5
20.8
23.2
26.0
28.6
32.5
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

17.5
20.2
22.3
24.2
27.4
30.0
32.8
35.6
40.5
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

800
940
1220
1490
1870
2290
2880
3520
4500
5680
7160
9400
11600

110
130
140
150
170
180
200
220
250
270
300
340
370

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

14.9
16.7
18.6
20.6
22.2
24.0
26.7
29.1
32.5
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

20.6
22.4
24.3
27.2
28.8
30.8
33.5
36.1
40.5
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

810
1040
1330
1680
1970
2370
2960
3610
4600
5680
7160
9400
11600

130
140
150
170
180
190
210
220
250
270
300
340
370

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
2

600/1000V Cables
BS5467-1C-0500
BS5467-1C-0700
BS5467-1C-0950
BS5467-1C-1200
BS5467-1C-1500
BS5467-1C-1850
BS5467-1C-2400
BS5467-1C-3000
BS5467-1C-4000
BS5467-1C-5000
BS5467-1C-6300
BS5467-1C-8000
BS5467-1C-10000

1900/3300V Cables
A2BX-0500
A2BX-0700
A2BX-0950
A2BX-1200
A2BX-1500
A2BX-1850
A2BX-2400
A2BX-3000
A2BX-4000
A2BX-5000
A2BX-6300
A2BX-8000
A2BX-10000

For further technical information see page 1:60. (See 1:73 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables)
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:31.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:34.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:36.

1:13

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
Power Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured cables for use in fixed

In accordance with BS5467

installations for use indoor, outdoor or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

for direct burial.

conductors to BS EN 60228
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
4 core - brown, black, grey, blue
5 core + above - number printed
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black PVC outer
sheath Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts
NB: 1900/3300 Volts only available in
3 core

1:14

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Insulation
Conductor Thickness
Area
mm
mm2

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

600/1000V
BS5467-2C-0025

2
2

1.5*
2.5*

0.6
0.7

7.7
9.0

0.9
0.9

12.1
13.6

295
345

80
90

BS5467-2C-0040

4*

0.7

10.1

0.9

14.7

409

90

BS5467-2C-0060

6*

0.7

11.3

0.9

15.9

485

100

BS5467-2C-0100
BS5467-2C-0160

2
2

10*
16

0.7
0.7

13.2
14.7

0.9
1.25

18.0
20.4

635
900

110
120

BS5467-2C-0250

25 \\

0.9

14.7

1.25

20.4

938

170

BS5467-2C-0350

35

0.9

16.7

1.6

23.3

1373

190

BS5467-2C-0500

50

1.0

19.0

1.6

25.8

1800

210

BS5467-2C-0700

2
2
2

70
95
120

1.1
1.1
1.2

22.0
25.1
27.9

1.6
2.0
2.0

29.0
33.1
36.1

2320
3160
3790

240
270
290

2
2
2

150
185
240

1.4
1.6
1.7

30.9
34.9
39.0

2.0
2.5
2.5

39.3
44.7
49.0

4500
5820
7220

320
360
400

BS5467-2C-4000

2
2

300
400

1.8
2.0

43.3
48.4

2.5
2.5

53.5 8710
59.0 11100

430
480

BS5467-3C-0015

1.5*

0.6

8.2

0.9

12.6

330

80

BS5467-3C-0025

3
3
3

2.5*
4*
6*

0.7
0.7
0.7

9.5
10.7
12.0

0.9
0.9
0.9

14.1
15.3
16.6

390
470
570

90
100
100

3
3

10*
16

0.7
0.7

14.0
15.9

1.25
1.25

19.5
21.6

880
1070

120
130

3
3
3
3

25
35
50 \\
70

0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1

20.1
22.6
21.7
25.2

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6

26.7
29.4
28.5
32.2

1550
1940
2360
3120

170
180
230
260

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0
44.9
49.8
55.8

2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

37.0 4310
40.4 5160
45.5 6610
49.8 7920
55.1 9930
60.2 11970
66.6 14770

300
330
370
400
450
490
540

BS5467-2C-0015

BS5467-2C-0950
BS5467-2C-1200
BS5467-2C-1500
BS5467-2C-1850
BS5467-2C-2400
BS5467-2C-3000

BS5467-3C-0040
BS5467-3C-0060
BS5467-3C-0100
BS5467-3C-0160
BS5467-3C-0250
BS5467-3C-0350
BS5467-3C-0500
BS5467-3C-0700
BS5467-3C-0950
BS5467-3C-1200
BS5467-3C-1500
BS5467-3C-1850
BS5467-3C-2400
BS5467-3C-3000
BS5467-3C-4000

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Shaped stranded conductors on 25sqmm & above (2 core), 50sqmm & above (3 & 4 core)
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

Continued overleaf. . .

1:15

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
Power Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts
Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

Number
Nominal
Insulation
of
Conductor Thickness
Cores
Area
mm
mm2

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

600/1000V
BS5467-4C-0015

1.5*

0.6

8.9

0.9

13.3

380

90

BS5467-4C-0025

2.5*

0.7

10.4

0.9

15.0

450

90

BS5467-4C-0040

4*

0.7

11.8

0.9

16.4

560

100

BS5467-4C-0060

BS5467-4C-0160

4
4
4

6*
10*
16

0.7
0.7
0.7

13.2
15.6
17.7

1.25
1.25
1.25

18.7
21.1
23.4

790
1040
1300

120
130
140

BS5467-4C-0250

25

0.9

22.3

1.6

28.9

1880

180

BS5467-4C-0350
BS5467-4C-0500

4
4

35
50 \\

0.9
1.0

25.1
25.0

1.6
1.6

31.9
32.0

2350
2950

200
260

BS5467-4C-0700

70

1.1

29.5

2.0

37.7

4230

320

BS5467-4C-0950

4
4

95
120

1.1
1.2

33.3
37.5

2.0
2.5

41.7
47.1

5390
6890

340
380

BS5467-4C-1850

4
4

150
185

1.4
1.6

41.6
46.4

2.5
2.5

51.4 8300
56.6 10070

420
460

BS5467-4C-2400

240

1.7

52.6

2.5

63.0 12680

510

BS5467-4C-3000
BS5467-4C-4000

4
4

300
400

1.8
2.0

58.0
65.4

2.5
3.15

68.8 15380
78.1 19950

560
630

A3AM-C007Q
A3AM-C012Q
A3AM-CO19Q

7
12
19

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6
0.6

10.6
13.9
16.5

0.9
1.25
1.25

15.2
19.4
22.2

488
817
1225

100
120
140

A3AM-C027Q
A3AM-C037Q

27
37

1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6

20.1
22.4

1.6
1.6

26.7
29.0

1553
1859

170
180

A3AP-C007Q
A3AP-C012Q
A3AP-C019Q
A3AP-C027Q

7
12
19
27

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

12.5
16.7
20.0
23.9

0.9
1.25
1.6
1.6

17.1
22.4
26.6
30.7

685
910
1500
1928

110
140
160
190

A3AP-C037Q

37

2.5*

0.7

27.0

1.6

33.8

2360

210

BS5467-4C-0100

BS5467-4C-1200
BS5467-4C-1500

1:16

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Insulation
Conductor Thickness
Area
mm
mm2

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom Approx Min Bending


O/D Weight
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm kg/km
mm

1900/3300V Cables
A2BZ-0160

16

2.0

22.1

1.6

29.3

1600

180

A2BZ-0250

25

2.0

25.4

1.6

32.2

2060

200

A2BZ-0350
A2BZ-0500

3
3

35
50 \\

2.0
2.0

27.8
26.7

1.6
2.0

34.8
34.7

2320
3040

210
280

A2BZ-0700

70

2.0

29.8

2.0

38.0

3800

310

A2BZ-0950
A2BZ-1200

3
3

95
120

2.0
2.0

33.0
36.1

2.0
2.5

41.4
45.7

4730
6070

340
370

A2BZ-1500

150

2.0

38.7

2.5

48.5

7010

390

A2BZ-1850

185

2.0

41.9

2.5

51.9

8270

420

A2BZ-2400
A2BZ-3000

3
3

240
300

2.0
2.0

46.7
50.8

2.5
2.5

56.9 10310
61.2 12300

460
490

A2BZ-4000

400

2.0

55.8

2.5

66.6 15050

540

*Circular stranded conductors.


\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors.
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For further technical information see page 1:65. (See 1:73 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:32.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37.

1:17

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core LSF


900C

6491B

300/500 & 450/750 Volts

APPLICATION
LSF insulated only cable for fixed wiring

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS7211 and

purposes. Used in trunking or conduit,

Cenelec harmonised codes

or may be surface mounted when used

H07Z-U (Solid conductors)

for earthing.

H07Z-R (Stranded conductors)

Especially for use in areas where fire

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or

would create dense smoke and toxic

Stranded Class 2 copper conductors

fumes causing a major threat to life and

to BS EN 60228.

equipment.

Insulation: Low smoke zero halogen


thermosetting insulation Type EI.5 to
BS EN 50363-5, displaying following
characteristics:
Oxygen Index: 30% min
HCL emission @ 8000C: 0.5% max
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-2-2
(up to and incl. 1.0mm2) and BS EN 60332
-1-2 (above 1.0mm2).
Normal colours available.
(see 6491X p1:2)
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating:
Up to and including 1.0mm2 - 300/500V
1.5mm2 and above - 450/750V

1:18

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Cenelec Nominal Conductor


Code Conductor
Class
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

A3BR-0015
A3BT-0015

H07Z-U1
H07Z-R1

1.5
1.5

1
2

0.7
0.7

3.3
3.4

20
22

10
11

A3BR-0025

H07Z-U1

2.5

0.8

4.0

31

12

A3BT-0025
A3BT-0040

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

2.5
4

2
2

0.8
0.8

4.1
4.7

33
49

13
15

A3BT-0060

H07Z-R1

0.8

5.4

69

17

A3BT-0100

H07Z-R1

10

1.0

7.0

116

21

A3BT-0160

H07Z-R1

16

1.0

8.0

175

24

A3BT-0250
A3BT-0350

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

25
35

2
2

1.2
1.2

10.1
11.3

273
367

30
50

A3BT-0500

H07Z-R1

50

1.4

13.2

495

60

A3BT-0700
A3BT-0950

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

70
95

2
2

1.4
1.6

15.1
17.6

699
968

60
70

A3BT-1200

H07Z-R1

120

1.6

19.4

1164

80

A3BT-1500

H07Z-R1

150

1.8

21.6

1413

90

A3BT-1850
A3BT-2400

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

185
240

2
2

2.0
2.2

24.1
27.5

1828
2320

100
160

A3BT-3000

H07Z-R1

300

2.4

30.6

2988

180

A3BT-4000
A3BT-5000

H07Z-R1
H07Z-R1

400
500

2
2

2.6
2.8

34.3
38.2

3800
4750

210
230

A3BT-6300* A07Z-R1

630

2.8

42.5

6050

250

* = National Type
All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.
For further technical information see page 1:56.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29 for XLPE insulated cable.

1:19

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/LSF


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

XLPE insulated and LSF sheathed

Generally in accordance with BS7889.

cable for fixed installation.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

Not suitable for direct burial.

copper conductors to BS EN 60228.


Insulation: Black XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Sheath: Black LSF sheath Type LTS1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-3-24
Other colours are available.
(Details upon request)
Temp. Rating: 90oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 volts.

1:20

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

50
70

1.0
1.1

14.2
16.2

540
750

60
70

6181B-1200-02-02

95
120

1.1
1.2

18.3
20.2

1010
1250

80
90

6181B-1500-02-02

150

1.4

22.4

1530

90

6181B-1850-02-02

185
240

1.6
1.7

24.7
27.7

1900
2470

100
170

300
400

1.8
2.0

30.6
34.2

3080
3890

190
210

500
630

2.2
2.4

38.0
42.9

4970
6370

230
260

800
1000

2.6
2.8

47.8
53.0

8300
10341

290
320

6181B-0500-02-02
6181B-0700-02-02
6181B-0700-02-02

6181B-2400-02-02
6181B-3000-02-02
6181B-4000-02-02
6181B-5000-02-02
6181B-6300-02-02
6181B-8000-02-02
6181B-1000-02-02

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.


For further technical information see page 1:56
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29 for XLPE insulated cable.

1:21

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF Power


Cable 600/1000 Volts & 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF insulated, armoured and

In accordance with BS6724

sheathed, single core power cable for

Conductors: Stranded Class 2

use in fixed installations.


Especially for use in areas where fire
would create dense smoke and toxic
fumes causing a major threat to life and
equipment.

copper conductors to BS EN 60228


Insulation: Brown XLPE insulation
Type GP8 to BS7655.
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627.
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-2
& IEC60332-3-22 Cat. C as a minimum.
Temp Rating: 90oC max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300V.

1:22

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

600/1000V Cables
BS6724-1C-0500

50

1.0

12.7

0.9

17.5

710

110

BS6724-1C-0500
BS6724-1C-0500

1
1

70
95

1.1
1.1

14.7
16.6

1.25
1.25

20.2
22.3

940
1220

130
140

BS6724-1C-0500

120

1.2

18.5

1.25

24.2

1480

150

BS6724-1C-0500

150

1.4

20.8

1.6

27.4

1870

150

BS6724-1C-0500

185

1.6

23.2

1.6

30.0

2280

180

BS6724-1C-0500
BS6724-1C-0500

1
1

240
300

1.7
1.8

26.0
28.6

1.6
1.6

32.8
35.6

2880
3520

200
220

BS6724-1C-0500

400

2.0

32.5

2.0

40.5

4520

250

BS6724-1C-0500

500

2.2

36.0

2.0

44.2

5640

270

BS6724-1C-0500

630

2.4

40.4

2.0

48.8

7110

300

800
1000

2.6
2.8

45.6
50.6

2.5
2.5

55.4
60.6

9390
11580

340
370

1
BS6724-1C-0500
1
1900/3300V Cables
BS6724-1C-0500

A2-AY-0500

50

2.0

14.9

1.25

20.6

800

130

A2-AY-0700
A2-AY-0950

1
1

70
95

2.0
2.0

16.7
18.6

1.25
1.25

22.4
24.3

1020
1300

140
150

A2-AY-1200
A2-AY-1500

1
1

120
150

2.0
2.0

20.6
22.2

1.6
1.6

27.2
28.8

1650
1930

170
180

A2-AY-1850
A2-AY-2400

1
1

185
240

2.0
2.0

24.0
26.7

1.6
1.6

30.8
33.5

2330
2910

190
210

A2-AY-3000
A2-AY-4000

1
1

300
400

2.0
2.0

29.1
32.5

1.6
2.0

36.1
40.5

3540
4520

220
250

A2-AY-5000
A2-AY-6300
A2-AY-8000
A2-AY-10000

1
1
1
1

500
630
800
1000

2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8

36.0
40.4
46.6
50.6

2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

44.2
48.8
56.4
60.6

5640
7110
9390
11580

270
300
340
370

CONDUCTORS MAY BE CIRCULAR OR CIRCULAR COMPACTED.

For further technical information refer to page 1:60 (See 1:73 for technical information
on 1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:31.
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:34.
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29.
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:36.

1:23

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power &


Control Cable 600/1000 and 1900/3300 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF insulated, armoured and

In accordance with BS6724.

sheathed, multi-core power cable.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

Especially for use in areas where fire


would create dense smoke and toxic
fumes causing a major threat to life and
equipment.

conductors.
Insulation: XLPE insulation Type
GP8 to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
4 core - brown, black, grey, blue
5 core - brown, black, grey, blue, grn/yllw
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-2
& IEC60332-3-22 Cat. C as a minimum.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000 &
1900/3300V.
NB:1900/3300V only available in 3 core

1:24

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

600/1000V Cables
BS6724-2C-0015

1.5*

0.6

7.7

0.9

12.1

310

80

BS6724-2C-0025

2.5*

0.7

9.0

0.9

13.6

360

90

BS6724-2C-0040

4*

0.7

10.1

0.9

14.7

420

90

BS6724-2C-0060
BS6724-2C-0100

2
2

6*
10*

0.7
0.7

11.3
13.2

0.9
0.9

15.9
18.0

500
800

100
110

BS6724-2C-0160

16

0.7

14.7

1.25

20.4

940

120

BS6724-2C-0250

2
2

25\\
35

0.9
0.9

14.7
16.7

1.25
1.6

20.4
23.3

1250
1720

170
190

BS6724-2C-0700

2
2

50
70

1.0
1.1

19.0
22.0

1.6
1.6

25.8
29.0

1800
2330

210
240

BS6724-2C-0950

95

1.1

25.1

2.0

33.1

3170

270

BS6724-2C-1200

120

1.2

27.9

2.0

36.1

3810

290

BS6724-2C-1500

2
2

150
185

1.4
1.6

30.9
34.9

2.0
2.5

39.3
44.7

4530
5860

320
360

BS6724-2C-3000

2
2

240
300

1.7
1.8

39.0
43.3

2.5
2.5

49.0
53.5

7300
8790

400
430

BS6724-2C-4000

400

2.0

48.4

2.5

59.0

10770

480

BS6724-3C-0015

1.5*

0.6

8.2

0.9

12.6

340

80

BS6724-3C-0025

3
3

2.5*
4*

0.7
0.7

9.5
10.7

0.9
0.9

14.1
15.3

400
500

90
100

BS6724-3C-0100

3
3

6*
10*

0.7
0.7

12.0
14.0

0.9
1.25

16.6
19.5

770
900

100
120

BS6724-3C-0160

16

0.7

15.9

1.25

21.6

1180

130

BS6724-3C-0250

3
3

25
35

0.9
0.9

20.1
22.6

1.6
1.6

26.7
29.4

1720
2130

170
180

3
3
3
3
3
3

50 \\
70
95
120
150
185

1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6

21.7
25.2
28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0

1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

28.5
32.2
37.0
40.4
45.5
49.8

2380
3150
4320
5200
6630
7980

230
260
300
330
370
400

3
3
3

240
300
400

1.7
1.8
2.0

44.9
49.8
55.8

2.5
2.5
2.5

55.1
60.2
66.6

9960
12060
14980

450
490
540

BS6724-2C-0350
BS6724-2C-0500

BS6724-2C-1850
BS6724-2C-2400

BS6724-3C-0040
BS6724-3C-0060

BS6724-3C-0350
BS6724-3C-0500
BS6724-3C-0700
BS6724-3C-0950
BS6724-3C-1200
BS6724-3C-1500
BS6724-3C-1850
BS6724-3C-2400
BS6724-3C-3000
BS6724-3C-4000

*Circular stranded conductors.


\Shaped stranded conductors on 25sqmm & above (2 core), 50sqmm & above (3 & 4 core)
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

continued overleaf. . .

1:25

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Multi-Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power &


Control Cable 600/1000 and 1900/3300 Volts
. . . Continued
Anixter
Part No.

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

BS6724-4C-0015

1.5*

0.6

8.9

0.9

13.3

390

90

BS6724-4C-0025

2.5*

0.7

10.4

0.9

15.0

470

90

BS6724-4C-0040

4*

0.7

11.8

0.9

16.4

580

100

BS6724-4C-0060
BS6724-4C-0100

4
4

6*
10*

0.7
0.7

13.2
15.6

1.25
1.25

18.7
21.1

820
1060

120
130

BS6724-4C-0160

16

0.7

17.7

1.25

23.4

1410

140

BS6724-4C-0250

4
4
4

25
35
50 \\

0.9
0.9
1.0

22.3
25.1
25.0

1.6
1.6
1.6

28.9
31.9
32.0

2090
2590
2960

180
200
260

4
4

70
95

1.1
1.1

29.5
33.3

2.0
2.0

37.7
41.7

4240
5410

310
340

4
4
4

120
150
185

1.2
1.4
1.6

37.5
41.6
46.4

2.5
2.5
2.5

47.1
51.4
56.6

6980
8320
10080

380
420
460

4
4

240
300

1.7
1.8

52.6
58.0

2.5
2.5

63.0
68.8

12690
15420

510
560

A3-03-C007
A3-03-C012

7
12

1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6

10.6
13.9

0.9
1.25

15.2
19.4

490
830

100
120

A3-03-C019
A3-03-C027

19
27

1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6

16.5
20.1

1.25
1.6

22.2
26.7

1070
1580

140
170

A3-03-C037

37

1.5*

0.6

22.4

1.6

29.0

1880

180

A3-P3-C007
A3-P3-C012
A3-P3-C019

7
12
19

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7

12.5
16.7
20.0

0.9
1.25
1.6

17.1
22.4
26.6

600
1020
1530

110
140
160

A3-P3-C027
A3-P3-C037

27
37

2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7

23.9
27.0

1.6
1.6

30.7
33.8

1960
2370

190
210

A3-Q3-C007

4*

0.7

14.2

1.25

19.7

830

120

A3-Q3-C012
A3-Q3-C019

12
19

4*
4*

0.7
0.7

19.3
22.7

1.6
1.6

25.7
29.3

1440
1930

160
180

A3-Q3-C027
A3-Q3-C037

27
37

4*
4*

0.7
0.7

27.4
31.2

1.6
2.0

34.4
39.2

2530
3470

210
240

BS6724-4C-0350
BS6724-4C-0500
BS6724-4C-0700
BS6724-4C-0950
BS6724-4C-1200
BS6724-4C-1500
BS6724-4C-1850
BS6724-4C-2400
BS6724-4C-3000

1:26

Number
of
Cores

POWER & WIRING CABLES

..Continued
Anixter
Part No.

Number
Of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Diam
Under
Armour

Armour
Wire
Size

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

1.5*
2.5*
4*
6*
10*
16
25
35
50
70
95
120

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2

9.7
11.5
13.0
14.5
17.2
20.0
24.7
27.8
32.4
37.9
42.7
46.3

0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

14.3
16.1
17.8
20.0
22.9
26.6
31.5
34.8
40.4
46.3
52.5
56.5

380
500
617
875
1180
1720
2400
2930
4050
5320
7280
8745

90
100
110
120
140
160
190
210
250
280
320
340

25
35
50\\
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

25.4
28.0
26.7
29.8
33.0
36.1
38.7
41.9
46.7
50.8
55.8

1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

32.2
35.0
34.7
38.0
41.4
45.7
48.5
51.9
56.9
61.2
66.6

2100
2520
3030
3810
4730
6020
6980
8250
10200
12210
15160

200
210
280
310
340
360
390
420
460
490
540

600/1000V Five Core Cables


BS6724-5C-0015N
BS6724-5C-0025N
BS6724-5C-0040N
BS6724-5C-0060N
BS6724-5C-0100N
BS6724-5C-0160N
BS6724-5C-0250
BS6724-5C-0350
BS6724-5C-0500
BS6724-5C-0700
BS6724-5C-0950
BS6724-5C-1200

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

1900/3300V Cables
A2-AZ-0250
A2-AZ-0350
A2-AZ-0500
A2-AZ-0700
A2-AZ-0950
A2-AZ-1200
A2-AZ-1500
A2-AZ-1850
A2-AZ-2400
A2-AZ-3000
A2-AZ-4000

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

N.B. Part numbers for 5-core cable ending in a letter N, e.g. BS6724-5C-0015N, indicate that the
cable has number printed cores. All cables containing 7, 12, 19, 27 and 37 cores also have number
printed core identification.
* Circular stranded conductors
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.
\\ Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above have shaped stranded conductors
(with the exception of 5-core cables)
For more technical information see page 1:65 (See 1:73 for technical information on
1900/3300V cables).
For conductor and armour resistances refer page 13:32
For Gross Cross-Sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37

1.27

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Three Core XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF Power


Cable 6.35/11kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

LSF armoured power cable for use in

In accordance with BS7835.

fixed installations. Especially for use in

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

areas where fire would create dense

conductors to BS EN 60228.

smoke and toxic fumes causing a

Extruded semi-conducting layer.

major threat to life and equipment.

Insulation: XLPE insulation.


Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Red LSF outer sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-4
& IEC60332-3-24 Cat. C as a minimum.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 6350/11000V

For further technical information refer to page 1:77

1:28

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm
mm
mm
mm kg/km
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm
During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

A2EN3016-03

16

3.4

35.6

2.0

44.2

3400

540

450

3025-03

25

3.4

38.1

2.5

47.9

4300

580

480

3035-03
3050-03
3070-03

3
3
3

35
50
70

3.4
3.4
3.4

40.3
42.9
46.7

2.5
2.5
2.5

50.3
53.1
57.1

4700
5500
6400

610
640
690

510
540
580

3095-03

95

3.4

50.6

2.5

61.2

7500

740

620

3120-03
3150-03

3
3

120
150

3.4
3.4

54.0
56.8

2.5
2.5

65.0
68.0

8600
9600

780
820

650
680

3185-03
3240-03
3300-03
3400-03

3
3
3
3

185
240
300
400

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

60.9
65.9
71.0
77.0

2.5
3.15
3.15
3.15

72.3
79.0
84.5
90.9

11200
14200
16500
19700

870
950
1020
1100

730
790
850
910

1:29

POWER & WIRING CABLES

BS7629 Fire Resistant Cable


Incorporating circuit protective conductor (CPC) 300/500 Volts

APPLICATION
Unarmoured fire resistant cable for use
in fixed wiring installations where it is
necessary for the cable to retain circuit
integrity in the event of a fire, e.g.
emergency services, alarm systems,
lighting.

1:30

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with BS7629 Part 1.
BASEC Approved.
Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded
Class 2 copper conductors to BS EN 60228.
Insulation: Silicone rubber insulation
type EI2 to BS7655
Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
4 core - brown, black, grey, blue
7, 12, 19 core brown and black marker
cores in each layer, remaining cores
grey.
Woven glass tape to BS EN 61067
Tnned copper CPC (Class 1, 2 or 5)
under and in contact with aluminium/
mylar tape.
Low smoke zero halogen sheath
Type LTS3 to BS7655 (red or white).
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and
categories CWZ of BS6387. Meets BS5839
26.2, pH30 BS EN 50200 (Standard).
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 3m
cube smoke emission test.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Nominal Nominal
Conductor Conductor C.P.C.
Area
Stranding
Area

Nominal
C.P.C.
Stranding

Insulation
Thickness

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

Min
Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

mm2

#/mm

mm2

#/mm

mm

mm

kg/km

Solid Conductors
BS7629-2C10-***
2
BS7629-2C15-***
2
BS7629-2C25-***
2

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

7.0
7.9
9.3

83
110
160

50
50
60

3
3
3

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

7.3
8.3
9.9

91
128
160

50
50
60

4
4
4

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

1.0
1.5
2.5

1/1.13
1/1.38
1/1.78

0.6
0.7
0.8

8.2
9.5
11.3

115
160
235

60
60
70

BS7629-12C10-***

7
12
BS7629-19C10-*** 19

1.0
1.0
1.0

1/1.13
1/1.13
1/1.13

1.0
1.0
1.0

32/0.2
32/0.2
32/0.2

0.6
0.6
0.6

10.5 175
13.5 275
15.7 405

70
80
90

BS7629-7C15-***

7
BS7629-12C15-*** 12
BS7629-19C15-*** 19

1.5
1.5
1.5

1/1.38
1/1.38
1/1.38

1.5
1.5
1.5

30/0.25
30/0.25
30/0.25

0.7
0.7
0.7

12.2
15.2
18.2

250
390
560

70
100
110

7
12
BS7629-19C25-*** 19
Stranded Conductors
BS7629-2C15-***-S
2
BS7629-2C2.5-***-S 2
BS7629-2C40-***-S 2

2.5
2.5
2.5

1/1.78
1/1.78
1/1.78

2.5
2.5
2.5

50/0.25
50/0.25
50/0.25

0.8
0.8
0.8

14.6
19.5
22.8

375
610
900

90
120
140

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

8.4
9.7
11.1

125
175
243

60
60
70

3
3
3

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

8.9
10.6
12.2

142
210
297

60
70
80

4
4
4

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

1.5
2.5
4.0

7/0.53
7/0.67
7/0.85

0.7
0.8
0.8

10.2
12.3
13.8

177
265
365

70
80
90

7
7.

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

12.9
15.0

275
400

80
90

12
12

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

16.7
19.8

427
640

110
120

19
BS7629-19C25-***-S 19

1.5
2.5

7/0.53
7/0.67

1.5
2.5

30/0.25
50/0.25

0.7
0.8

19.4
23.1

617
930

120
140

BS7629-3C10-***
BS7629-3C15-***
BS7629-3C25-***
BS7629-4C10-***
BS7629-4C15-***
BS7629-4C25-***
BS7629-7C10-***

BS7629-7C25-***

BS7629-12C25-***

BS7629-3C15-***-S
BS7629-3C25-***-S
BS7629-3C40-***-S
BS7629-4C15-***-S
BS7629-4C25-***-S
BS7629-4C40-***-S
BS7629-7C15-***-S
BS7629-7C25-***-S
BS7629-12C15-***-S
BS7629-12C25-***-S
BS7629-19C15-***-S

Above details are based on Draka Firetuf cables. For further technical information see page 1:69
*** WHT = white sheath, RED = red sheath.

1:31

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable


600/1000 Volts

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Armoured fire resistant cable for use in

In accordance with BS7846.

fixed wiring installations where it is

BASEC Approved.

necessary for the cable to retain circuit

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

integrity in the event of a fire, e.g. emergency


services, alarm systems, lighting, etc.,
and in situations where power must be
maintained to allow controlled
closedown of equipment.

conductors to BS EN 60228.
Mica/glass tape (S)
Insulation: XLPE insulation type GP8
to BS7655.
Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
4 core - brown, black, grey, blue
5 core + above - number printed
Inner Sheath: LSF inner sheath
Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BSEN10257-1
Outer Sheath: Black LSF outer
sheath Type LTS1 to BS7655.
Fire resistant to IEC60331 and categories
CWZ of BS6387 and BS5839 Clause 26.2
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-4
& IEC60332-3-24 Cat. C as a minimum.
Meets BS7622 and IEC 61034 smoke
emission test and pH30 BS EN 50200.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

1:32

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

Two Core
BS7846-2C-0015

1.5*

0.6

8.7

0.9

13.1

313

90

BS7846-2C-0025

2
2

2.5*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

10.0
11.1

0.9
0.9

14.6
15.7

384
434

90
100

2
2

6.0*
10*

0.7
0.7

12.3
14.2

0.9
0.9

16.9
19.0

505
808

110
120

2
2
2

16
25
35

0.7
0.9
0.9

15.9
19.4
22.1

1.25
1.25
1.6

21.4
25.1
28.7

949
1263
1737

130
150
170

2
2

50//
70

1.0
1.1

20.0
23.0

1.6
1.6

26.8
30.0

1826
2342

220
250

2
2

95
120

1.1
1.2

26.1
28.9

2.0
2.0

34.1
37.1

3234
4064

280
300

2
2
2

150
185
240

1.4
1.6
1.7

31.9
35.9
40.0

2.0
2.5
2.5

40.3
45.7
50.0

4668
5974
7614

320
360
400

2
2

300
400

1.8
2.0

44.3
49.4

2.5
2.5

54.5
60.0

8967
10930

440
480

BS7846-3C-0015

1.5*

0.6

9.3

0.9

13.7

343

90

BS7846-3C-0025

3
3

2.5*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

10.6
11.8

0.9
0.9

15.2
16.4

414
505

100
100

BS7846-3C-0160

3
3
3

6.0*
10*
16

0.7
0.7
0.7

13.1
15.1
17.0

0.9
1.25
1.25

17.7
20.6
22.7

778
909
1192

110
120
140

BS7846-3C-0250

25

0.9

21.2

1.6

27.8

1737

170

BS7846-3C-0350

3
3
3

35
50 //
70

0.9
1.0
1.1

23.7
22.8
26.3

1.6
1.6
1.6

30.5
29.6
33.3

2151
2516
3273

180
250
280

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

29.9
33.1
37.0
41.1
46.0
50.9
56.9

2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

38.1
41.5
46.6
50.9
56.2
61.3
67.7

4513
5533
6912
8306
10504
12431
15280

320
350
390
420
460
510
560

BS7846-2C-0040
BS7846-2C-0060
BS7846-2C-0100
BS7846-2C-0160
BS7846-2C-0250
BS7846-2C-0350
BS7846-2C-0500
BS7846-2C-0700
BS7846-2C-0950
BS7846-2C-1200
BS7846-2C-1500
BS7846-2C-1850
BS7846-2C-2400
BS7846-2C-3000
BS7846-2C-4000

Three Core

BS7846-3C-0040
BS7846-3C-0060
BS7846-3C-0100

BS7846-3C-0500
BS7846-3C-0700
BS7846-3C-0950
BS7846-3C-1200
BS7846-3C-1500
BS7846-3C-1850
BS7846-3C-2400
BS7846-3C-3000
BS7846-3C-4000

Continued overleaf. . .

1:33

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Fire Resistant Armoured Power Cable


600/1000 Volts Continued. . .

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

Four Core
BS6724-4C-0015

1.5*

0.6

10.1

0.9

14.5

394

90

BS6724-4C-0025

4
4

2.5*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

11.6
13.0

0.9
0.9

16.2
17.6

475
586

100
110

4
4

6.0*
10*

0.7
0.7

14.4
16.8

1.25
1.25

19.9
22.3

828
1071

130
140

BS6724-4C-0250

4
4

16
25

0.7
0.9

18.9
23.5

1.25
1.6

24.6
30.1

1424
2111

160
180

BS6724-4C-0350

35

0.9

26.3

1.6

33.1

2616

200

BS6724-4C-0500

4
4

50 //
70

1.0
1.1

26.2
30.7

1.6
2.0

33.2
38.9

3161
4430

270
320

4
4

95
120

1.1
1.2

34.5
38.7

2.0
2.5

42.9
48.3

5706
7422

350
390

4
4
4

150
185
240

1.4
1.6
1.7

42.8
47.6
53.8

2.5
2.5
2.5

52.6
57.8
64.2

8797
10629
13556

430
470
520

4
4

300
400

1.8
2.0

59.2
66..6

2.5
3.15

A2EF-270015-02

7
12
19
27

1.5*
1.5*
1.5*
1.5*

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6

12.1
16.0
19.0
23.2

A2EF-370015-02

37

1.5*

0.6

25.9

BS6724-4C-0040
BS6724-4C-0060
BS6724-4C-0100
BS6724-4C-0160

BS6724-4C-0700
BS6724-4C-0950
BS6724-4C-1200
BS6724-4C-1500
BS6724-4C-1850
BS6724-4C-2400
BS6724-4C-3000
BS6724-4C-4000

70.0 15953
79.3 20372

560
640

0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6

16.7
21.5
24.7
29.8

561
962
1217
1722

110
140
160
190

1.6

32.5

2132

210

7C+ 1.5sqmm
A2EF-070015-02
A2EF-120015-02
A2EF-190015-02

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Armour
Wire
Size
mm

Nom
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

Diam
Under
Armour
mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

2.5*
2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7
0.7

14.0
18.4
22.5

0.9
1.25
1.6

18.6
24.5
29.1

638
1086
1641

120
150
180

27
37

2.5*
2.5*

0.7
0.7

27.0
29.5

1.6
1.6

33.8
36.3

2122
2605

210
230

A2EF-070040-02

4.0*

0.7

15.7

1.25

21.2

922

130

A2EF-120040-02

12
19

4.0*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

21.4
25.2

1.6
1.6

27.8
31.8

1593
2076

170
190

27
37

4.0*
4.0*

0.7
0.7

30.5
34.7

1.6
2.0

37.5
42.7

2732
3751

230
260

Anixter
Part No.

No.
of
Cores

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness

7
12
19

7C+ 2.5sqmm
A2EF-070025-02
A2EF-070025-02
A2EF-070025-02
A2EF-070025-02
A2EF-070025-02

7C+ 4.0sqmm

A2EF-190040-02
A2EF-270040-02
A2EF-370040-02

*Circular stranded conductors.


// Cables having conductors of nominal area 50mm2 and above will have shaped stranded conductors
Circular or circular compacted stranded conductors.

For more technical information refer to page 1:71


For conductor and armour resistances refer to page 13:32
For gross cross-sectional area of armour refer to page 13:35
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29
For armour short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:37

NB: 25mm2 and 35mm2 cables may be supplied with SHAPED conductors. Details
on dimensions, weights etc available on request.

1:35

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Single Core XLPE/PVC /AWA/PVC Power


Cable 3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Power cable for use on fixed installations,

In accordance with BS6622

indoor, outdoor or direct burial.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper


conductors to BS EN 60228.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Aluminium wires to BS2627.
Outer Sheath: PVC outer sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600,
6350/11000, & 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03.
For further technical information refer to page 1:77

1:36

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm kg/km
mm
mm
mm
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm
During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CJ-1050
1

50

2.5

18.9

1.6

25.7

1200

390

310

A2CJ-1070

70

2.5

20.7

1.6

27.5

1400

420

330

A2CJ-1095
A2CJ-1120

1
1

95
120

2.5
2.5

22.4
23.9

1.6
1.6

29.4
30.9

1800
2000

450
470

360
380

A2CJ-1150
A2CJ-1185

1
1

150
185

2.5
2.5

25.2
27.0

1.6
2.0

32.4
35.0

2300
2800

490
530

390
420

A2CJ-1240

240

2.6

29.4

2.0

37.6

3500

570

460

A2CJ-1300
A2CJ-1400

1
1

300
400

2.8
3.0

32.4
35.5

2.0
2.0

40.8
44.1

4200
5100

620
670

490
530

A2CJ-1500
1
A2CJ-1630
1
6350/11000V Cable

500
630

3.2
3.2

39.0
42.6

2.5
2.5

49.0
52.8

6400
7400

740
800

590
640

A2CT-1050
A2CT-1070

1
1

50
70

3.4
3.4

20.9
22.7

1.6
1.6

27.7
29.7

1300
1600

420
450

340
360

A2CT-1095
A2CT-1120
A2CT-1150

1
1
1

95
120
150

3.4
3.4
3.4

24.4
25.9
27.2

1.6
1.6
2.0

31.4
33.1
35.4

1900
2200
2600

480
500
540

390
400
430

A2CT-1185
A2CT-1240

1
1

185
240

3.4
3.4

29.0
31.4

2.0
2.0

37.2
39.8

3000
3600

560
600

450
480

A2CT-1300

300

3.4

33.7

2.0

42.1

4300

640

510

A2CT-1400
A2CT-1500

1
1

400
500

3.4
3.4

36.4
39.5

2.0
2.5

45.2
49.5

5200
6500

680
750

550
600

A2CT-1630

630

3.4

43.1

2.5

53.3

7900

800

640

8700/15000V Cables
A2DE-1050
1
A2DE-1070
1

50
70

4.5
4.5

23.3
25.1

1.6
1.6

30.3
32.1

1400
1700

460
490

370
390

A2DE-1095
A2DE-1120
A2DE-1150

1
1
1

95
120
150

4.5
4.5
4.5

26.8
28.3
29.6

2.0
2.0
2.0

34.8
36.5
37.8

2100
2400
2700

530
550
570

420
440
460

A2DE-1185

185

4.5

31.6

2.0

40.0

3200

600

480

A2DE-1240
A2DE-1300

1
1

240
300

4.5
4.5

33.8
36.1

2.0
2.0

42.4
44.7

3800
4500

640
680

510
540

A2DE-1400
A2DE-1500
A2DE-1630

1
1
1

400
500
630

4.5
4.5
4.5

39.0
41.9
45.5

2.5
2.5
2.5

49.0
52.1
55.9

5600
6700
8200

740
790
840

590
630
680

1:37

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Three Core XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC Power


Cable 3.8/6.6, 6.35/11 and 8.7/15 kV

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Multicore power cable for use on fixed

In accordance with BS6622.

installations. Indoor or outdoor use, or

Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper

for direct burial.

conductors to BS EN 60228.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Insulation: XLPE insulation.
Extruded semi-conducting layer.
Plain copper tape screen.
Inner Sheath: PVC inner sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Mild galvanised steel wires to BS EN 10257-1
Outer Sheath: PVC outer sheath
Type 9 to BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 3800/6600,
6350/11000, & 8700/15000V

For black sheath add suffix -02, for red sheath -03 to part number.
For further technical information refer to page 1:77

1:38

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Insulation Diam Armour Nom Approx


of
Conductor Thickness Under
Wire
O/D Weight
Cores
Area
Armour Size
mm
mm
mm
mm kg/km
mm2

Min Bending
Radius
mm

During
Adjacent
Installation to joints and
Termination

3800/6600V Cables
A2CM-3016

16

2.5

31.3

2.0

39.7

2900

480

400

A2CM-3025
A2CM-3035

3
3

25
35

2.5
2.5

33.6
35.8

2.0
2.0

42.0
44.4

3300
3700

510
540

420
440

A2CM-3050

50

2.5

38.4

2.5

48.4

4900

590

490

A2CM-3070

70

2.5

42.2

2.5

52.4

5800

630

530

A2CM-3095

95

2.5

46.1

2.5

56.5

6900

680

570

A2CM-3120
A2CM-3150
A2CM-3185

3
3
3

120
150
185

2.5
2.5
2.5

49.5
52.2
56.4

2.5
2.5
2.5

60.1 7900
63.1 8900
67.4 10400

730
760
810

610
640
680

A2CM-3240

240

2.6

61.8

2.5

73.2 12700

880

740

A2CM-3300
3
A2CM-3400
3
6350/11000V Cables
A2CW-3016
3

300
400

2.8
3.0

68.0
75.1

3.15
3.15

81.3 16000
88.8 19400

980
1070

820
890

16

3.4

35.6

2.0

44.2

3400

540

450

A2CW-3025
A2CW-3035

3
3

25
35

3.4
3.4

38.1
40.3

2.5
2.5

47.9
50.3

4300
4700

580
610

480
510

A2CW-3050
A2CW-3070
A2CW-3095

3
3
3

50
70
95

3.4
3.4
3.4

42.9
46.7
50.6

2.5
2.5
2.5

53.1
57.1
61.2

5500
6400
7500

640
690
740

540
580
620

A2CW-3120
A2CW-3150

3
3

120
150

3.4
3.4

54.0
56.8

2.5
2.5

65.0
68.0

8600
9600

780
820

650
680

A2CW-3185
A2CW-3240
A2CW-3300

3
3
3

185
240
300

3.4
3.4
3.4

60.9
65.9
71.0

2.5
3.15
3.15

72.3 11200
79.0 14200
84.5 16500

870
950
1020

730
790
850

A2CW-3400
3
8700/15000V Cables
A2DH-3025
3
A2DH-3035
3
A2DH-3050
3
A2DH-3070
3

400

3.4

77.0

3.15

90.9 19700

1100

910

25
35
50
70

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

43.5
45.7
48.2
52.1

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

53.7
56.1
58.8
62.9

5000
5500
6100
7100

650
680
710
760

540
570
590
630

A2DH-3095
A2DH-3120
A2DH-3150
A2DH-3185
A2DH-3240
A2DH-3300
A2DH-3400

95
120
150
185
240
300
400

4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5

56.0
59.4
62.2
66.3
71.2
76.4
82.4

2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15

67.0
70.6
73.6
79.4
84.7
90.1
96.7

8300
9400
10500
12900
15200
17600
20800

810
850
890
960
1020
1090
1170

670
710
740
800
850
910
970

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

1:39

POWER & WIRING CABLES

2/3.3/5 kV PE/PVC Airfield Lighting Cable

APPLICATION
For use in underground installations for
airfield lighting.

SPECIFICATIONS
In accordance with D.O.E.
(Department of the Environment)
Spec M&E 42 and BAA (British
Airports Authority) Spec *
ENG/2505/CEE 2kV only.
Conductors: Stranded Class 2 copper
conductors to BS EN 60228.
Insulation: Polythene insulation Type
03 to BS6234.
Sheath: PVC sheath Type TM.1 to
BS7655.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Various colours available upon
request.
Temp Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 2000V/3300V/5000V.
* Embossing will state either M&E spec. or BAA
spec. Standard stock is M&E spec.

1:40

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.
A3BB-1006
A3BB-2006
A3BB-5006

Number
of
Cores
1
1
1

Conductor
Stranding
#/mm
7/1.04
7/1.04
7/1.04

Insulation Nom Approx


Thickness O/D Weight
mm
mm
kg/km
2.3
10.4 145
2.3
10.4 145
4.2
14.5 235

Min Bending
Voltage
Radius
Rating
(fixed bend)
Volts
50
2000
50
3300
60
5000

All dimensions are nominal unless otherwise stated.

1:41

POWER & WIRING CABLES

MCCMK Three Core Screened Power Cable


PVC Insulated Screened, PVC 600/1000V 700C Type MCCMK

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATION

For connection between frequency

In accordance with SFS4880

convertor and motor on variable speed

Conductors: Solid Class 1 or stranded

drive systems. The screened cable

Class 2 to BS EN 60228IEC60228

ensures that the radiated emissions

Insulation: PVC insulation.

from the complete system meet the

Core Identification:

requirements of EMC directive

brown, black, grey

89/336/EEC (amend 92/31/EEC), thus


ensuring operation of nearby radio,

Screening: Helically applied plain

telecommunication, medical equipment

copper tape and an open helix of

and other devices are not affected. The

plain copper wires

screen also offers immunity from other

Outer Sheath: Black PVC

electrical phenomena such as ESD,

Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2

fast transient bursts, radiating magnetic


fields etc. May also be used in
applications where mains cable must
be shielded to prevent disturbance on

Temp Rating: 700C max conductor


operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

nearby sensitive equipment. Screen


also provides low resistance path.

1:42

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.
A2EQ-

030025-02
030060-02
030100-02
030160-02
030250-02
030350-02
030500-02
030950-02
031500-02
031850-02

No.
of
Cores

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Nom
Cond.
Area
2
mm

2.5
6.0
10*
16*
25//
35
50
95
150
185

Nom.
Insulation Nom Sheath
Cond.
Thickness Screen ThickStranding
mm
Area
ness
2
#/mm
mm
mm

1/1.76
1/2.76
7/1.35
7/1.70
7/2.37
7/2.74
7/3.21
19/2.60
32/2.60
37/2.60

0.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0

2.5
6.0
10
16
16
16
25
50
70
95

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.6

Nom
O/D
mm

14.0
18.0
21.0
24.0
23.0
25.0
28.0
37.0
44.0
49.0

Approx
Weight
kg/km

260
470
700
1050
1190
1500
2010
3750
5640
7200

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

120
150
170
200
190
200
230
300
360
400

*Circular stranded conductors


//Cables having conductors on nominal area of 25mm and above have shaped
stranded conductors
For further technical information see page 1:82
Recommended by ABB for use on their ACS 600 & ACV range of frequency
converters.

1:43

POWER & WIRING CABLES

XVB-F2 Multicore Power Cable


600/1000V XLPE/PVC 900C

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

XVB-F2 power cables are suitable for

In accordance with NBN-IEC502-NAD

use indoor, in cable ducts, etc. in

Conductors: Solid Class 1 (RE) or

industrial and power plant applications.

stranded Class 2 (RM) to VDE 0295

For applications where mechanical

(equivalent to IEC60228 and BS EN 60228.

damage is not envisaged.

Insulation: XLPE insulation Type


GP8 to BS7655/IEC 60502 Table 7.
Core Identification:
2 core - blue, brown
3 core - green/yellow, blue, brown
4 core - green/yellow, brown, black, grey
5 core + above - green/yellow +
remaining cores black insulation with
white printed numbers
Outer Sheath: Grey (RAL7001) PVC
Type 9 to BS7655 and Type ST2 to
IEC60502
Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-4 &
IEC 60332-3-24 Cat.C (NMV1.5), VDE0472
Part 804 Test C and F2 compliant as
per NBN C30-004.
Temp Rating: 900C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 600/1000V

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POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Number Nominal Conductor Insulation


of
Conductor
Class
Thickness
Cores
Area
mm
mm2

Nom
O/D
mm

Approx
Copper
Weight
kg/km

Approx
Cable
Weight
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

B1FE020015-09
020025-09

2
2

1.5
2.5

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

9.0
9.9

29
48

118
155

50
50

030015J-09
030025J-09

3
3

1.5
2.5

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

9.4
10.3

43
72

134
177

50
60

040015J-09

1.5

1 (RE)

0.7

10.2

58

158

60

040025J-09

2.5

1 (RE)

0.7

11.2

96

215

60

040040J-09
040060J-09

4
4

4.0
6.0

1 (RE)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7

12.6
13.8

154
230

300
393

80
90

040100J-09
040160J-09
040250J-09

4
4
4

10
16
25

2 (RM)
2 (RM)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7
0.9

16.0
20.2
24.7

384
614
960

591
936
1432

100
130
150

050015J-09

1.5

1 (RE)

0.7

11.2

72

194

60

050025J-09
050040J-09
050060J-09

5
5
5

2.5
4.0
6.0

1 (RE)
1 (RE)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7
0.7

12.1
13.7
15.0

120
192
288

255
359
450

80
90
90

050100J-09
050160J-09

5
5

10
16

2 (RM)
2 (RM)

0.7
0.7

17.4
22.3

480
768

714
1147

110
140

050250J-09

25

2 (RM)

0.9

27.3

1200

1760

170

070015J-09
070025J-09

7
7

1.5
2.5

1 (RE)
1 (RE)

0.7
0.7

12.2
13.3

101
168

240
323

80
80

For further technical information see page 1:84


For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Flat Twin & Flat Three Core PVC


6242B & 6243B
Insulated & sheathed with uninsulated circuit protective conductor as
option.

APPLICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

PVC insulated and sheathed cable for

In accordance with BS7211.

installation clipped to flat surfaces, or

Conductors: Solid Class 1 (up to

embedded in plaster, etc.

2.5mm2) and stranded Class 2 (above

For domestic and industrial wiring.

2.5mm2) copper conductors to BS EN 60228


Insulation: XLPE insulation Type GP 8 to
BS7655.
. Core identification:
2 core - brown, blue
3 core - brown, black, grey
. Position of protective conductor:
Twin - centrally placed between brown
and blue cores.
Three core - centrally placed between
black and grey cores.
Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2
Temp. Rating: 700C max conductor
operating temperature.
Voltage Rating: 300/500V.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES


Anixter
Part No.

Nominal Conductor Insulation


Conductor
Class
Thickness
Area
mm2
mm

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

Approx
Weight

mm

mm

kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

6192B - Flat Twin


6192B-0010

1.0

0.7

4.0 x 6.2

4.7 x 7.4

54

23

6192B-0015
6192B-0025

1.5
2.5

1
1

0.7
0.7

4.4 x 7.0
5.2 x 8.4

5.4 x 8.4
6.2 x 9.8

70
105

26
30

6192B-0040

0.7

5.6 x 9.6

7.2 x 11.5

150

50

6192B-0060
6192B-0100

6
10

2
2

0.7
0.7

6.4 x 10.5 8.0 x 13.0


7.8 x 13.0 9.6 x 16.0

205
325

60
70

0.7

9.0 x 15.5 11.0 x 18.5

465

80

0.7

4.0 x 8.4

4.7 x 9.8

77

30

6192B-0160
16
6193B - Flat Three Core
6193B-0010
1.0
6193B-0015
6193B-0025

1.5
2.5

1
1

0.7
0.7

4.4 x 9.8 5.4 x 11.5


5.2 x 11.5 6.2 x 13.5

100
150

50
60

6193B-0040
6193B-0060

4
6

2
2

0.7
0.7

5.8 x 13.5 7.4 x 16.5


6.4 x 15.0 8.0 x 18.0

230
300

70
80

6193B-0100

10

0.7

7.8 x 19.0 9.6 x 22.5

480

90

6193B-0160

16

0.7

9.0 x 22.0 11.0 x 26.5

700

160

Nominal
Conductor
Area
mm2

Conductor
Class

Insulation
Thickness

Min
O/D

Max
O/D

mm

mm

mm

6242B-0010
6242B-0015

1.0
1.5

1
1

0.7
0.7

4.1 x 7.6
4.4 x 8.1

5.0 x 9.1
5.3 x 9.7

1.0
1.0

69
85

26
29

6242B-0025

2.5

0.7

4.9 x 9.3

6.0 x11.2

1.5

120

50

6242B-0040

0.7

5.5 x10.4

6.7 x 12.6

1.5

175

60

6242B-0060

0.7

6.2 x12.0

7.5 x 14.6

2.5

240

60

6242B-0100

10

0.7

7.3 x14.5

8.8 x17.6

390

80

6242B-0160
16
2
6243Y - Flat Three Core + Earth

0.7

8.4 x 17.0 10.1 x 20.5

560

90

Anixter
Part No.

6242B - Flat Twin + Earth

Nom Earth Approx


Conductor Weight
Area
mm2
kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

6243B-0010

1.0

0.7

4.1 x 10.0 5.1 x 12.1

1.0

92

50

6243B-0015

1.5

0.7

4.4 x10.7

5.3 x12.9

1.0

115

50

6243B-0025
6243B-0040

2.5
4

1
2

0.7
0.7

4.9 x12.0
5.5 x14.0

6.0 x14.6
6.7 x16.9

1.0
1.5

170
255

60
80

6243B-0060

0.7

6.2 x16.2

7.5 x 19.5

2.5

340

80

6243B-0100

10

0.7

7.3 x 19.5

8.8 x 23.6

550

160

6243B-0160

16

0.7

8.4 x 22.8 10.1 x 27.6

790

180

For further technical information see page 1:86


For conductor short-circuit ratings see page 13:28.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES


LSF Multicore Power & Control Cables
600/1000 Volts XLPE/LSF 90C

APPLICATION
Insulated and sheathed cable for

SPECIFICATIONS

Generally in accordance with

use in fixed applications. Not

HD/604/5G and IEC60502.

suitable for direct burial. Especially

Meets the requirements of

for use in areas where fire would

various BNFL Caesar cable

create dense smoke and toxic

types.

fumes causing a major threat to life

and equipment.

Conductors: Stranded Class 2


copper conductors to BS EN 60228.

Insulation: XLPE insulation


Type GP8 to BS7655.

Core identification:

3 core - brown, blue, green/yellow

4 core - brown, black, grey,


green/yellow

Inner covering: Extruded easy


strip LSZH.

Outer sheath: Black low smoke


zero halogen Type HM4 to
HD604/5G

Flame retardant to BS EN 50266-2-4


& IEC60332-3-24 Cat. C as a minimum.

Temperature Rating: 90C max


conductor operating
temperature.

1:48

Voltage Rating: 600/1000V.

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Anixter
Part No.

A3CE030015J-02
030025J-02
030040J-02
030060J-02
030100J-02
030160J-02
040025J-02

Number Nominal BNFL


of
Conductor Type
Cores
Area
mm2

Insulation
Thickness
mm

Nom Approx
O/D Cable
Weight
mm kg/km

Min Bending
Radius
(fixed bend)
mm

3
3
3
3
3
3

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10.0
16.0

91B
92B
93B
94B
95B
96B

0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

9.5
10.3
11.9
13.2
15.3
17.6

134
173
248
328
493
710

80
90
100
110
130
140

2.5

52F

0.7

11.3

207

90

For further technical information see page 1:86 of the cable handbook
For conductor short-circuit ratings refer to page 13:29 of the cable handbook

1:49

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single Core PVC
Single Core PVC/PVC (300/500V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6181Y Types - 600/1000V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6381Y Types - 450/750V)
CURRENT-CARRYING
Conductor
cross
Sectional
area

mm
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000
2

1:50

Reference Method 4
(enclosed in conduit
in thermally
insulating wall etc.)

Reference Method 3
(enclosed in conduit
on a wall or in
trunking etc.)

Referenced Method 1
("clipped direct")

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.
flat and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

A
11
14.5
20.0
26
34
46
61
80
99
119
151
182
210
240
273
320
367
-

A
10.5
13.5
18
24
31
42
56
73
89
108
136
164
188
216
245
289
328
-

A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76
101
125
151
192
232
269
300
341
400
458
546
626
720
-

A
12
15.5
21
28
36
50
68
89
110
134
171
207
239
262
296
346
394
467
533
611
-

A
15.5
20
27
37
47
65
87
114
141
182
234
284
330
381
436
515
594
694
792
904
1030
-

A
14
18
25
33
43
59
79
104
129
167
214
261
303
349
400
472
545
634
723
826
943
1058

POWER & WIRING CABLES

If cables are to be used in ambient air temperatures other than 300C the following rating factors
should be applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

1.02

1.0

0.94

0.87

0.79

0.71

0.61

0.50

CAPACITY (Amperes):
Referenced Method 11
(on a perforated cable
tray horizontal or
vertical)

Reference Method 12 (free air)


Horizontal
Vertical
Trefoil
flat
flat
spaced
spaced

2 cables,
singlephase a.c.
or d.c.
flat
and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

3 cables
trefoil
threephase
a.c.

10

11

12

A
126
156
191
246
300
349
404
463
549
635
732
835
953
1086
1216

A
112
141
172
223
273
318
369
424
504
584
679
778
892
1020
1149

A
130
162
197
254
311
362
419
480
569
659
795
920
1070
1188
1337

A
110
137
167
216
264
308
356
409
485
561
656
749
855
971
1079

A
146
181
219
281
341
396
456
521
615
709
852
982
1138
1265
1420

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single Core PVC
Single Core PVC/PVC (300/500V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6181Y Types - 600/1000V)
Single Core PVC/PVC (6381Y Types - 450/750V)
VOLTAGE DROP
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross
sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

mm

1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1:52

Reference
Methods 1 & 11
(Clipped direct
or on trays,
touching)
4

Reference
Method 12
(Spaced*)

Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)
3

mV

mV

mV

mV

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

25
35
50
70
95

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.46

1.80
1.30
0.95
0.65
0.49

0.33
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.28

1.80
1.30
1.00
0.72
0.56

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47

0.20
0.195
0.19
0.185
0.180

1.75
1.25
0.95
0.66
0.50

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47

0.29
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.27

1.80
1.30
0.97
0.69
0.54

120
150
185
240
300

0.36
0.29
0.23
0.18
0.145

0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.16

0.27
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26

0.47
0.41
0.37
0.33
0.31

0.37
0.30
0.24
0.185
0.15

0.175
0.175
0.170
0.165
0.165

0.41
0.34
0.29
0.25
0.22

0.37
0.29
0.24
0.185
0.150

0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25

0.45
0.39
0.35
0.31
0.29

400
500
630
800
1000

0.105
0.086
0.068
0.053
0.042

0.13 0.26 0.29


0.11 0.26 0.28
0.094 0.25 0.27
-

0.12
0.098
0.081
0.068
0.059

0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

0.20
0.185
0.175
0.165
0.160

0.115
0.093
0.076
0.061
0.050

0.25
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24

POWER & WIRING CABLES

(per ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three-phase a.c.
Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)
6

Reference
Methods
1, 11, & 12
(In trefoil)

Reference
Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference
Methods
(Flat spaced*)

mV

mV

mV

mV

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

1.50
1.10
0.81
0.56
0.42

0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24

1.55
1.10
0.85
0.61
0.48

1.50
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.41

0.175
0.170
0.165
0.160
0.155

1.50
1.10
0.82
0.57
0.43

0.33
0.27
0.22
0.17
0.14

0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23

0.41
0.36
0.32
0.29
0.27

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.140

0.12 0.22 0.25


0.10 0.22 0.25
0.08 0.22 0.24
-

0.105
0.086
0.072
0.06
0.052

0.14
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

1.50 0.25 1.55


1.10 0.24 1.10
0.80 0.24 0.84
0.55 0.24 0.60
0.41 0.23 0.47

1.50
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.40

0.32
0.32
0.32
0.31
0.31

0.36
0.30
0.26
0.22
0.19

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.23 0.40
0.23 0.34
0.22 0.31
0.22 0.27
0.22 0.25

0.32
0.26
0.21
0.16
0.13

0.30 0.44
0.30 0.40
0.30 0.36
0.29 0.34
0.29 0.32

0.175
0.16
0.15
0.145
0.140

0.105
0.086
0.072
0.06
0.052

0.21
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.20

0.10
0.081
0.066
0.053
0.044

0.29
0.29
0.28
0.28
0.28

0.24
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.21

z
1.55
1.15
0.86
0.63
0.51

0.31
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.28

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.


* spaced by one cable diameter.

1:53

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Technical Information
Flat Twin, Flat Twin & Earth
Flat Three Core, Flat Three Core & Earth
Multicore PVC-insulated cables, non-armoured, with or without protective
conductor (copper conductors).
CURRENT - CARRYING
Conductor Cross
Sectional Area

1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Reference Method 4 (enclosed in an


insulated wall etc.)

Reference Method 3 (enclosed in


conduit on a wall or in trunking
etc.)
1 two core cable* 1 three core cable* or 1 two core cable* 1 three core
single phase a.c 1 four core cable, single phase a.c cable* or 1 four
or d.c
three phase a.c
or d.c
core cable, three
phase a.c

2
A
11.5
14.5
20
26
32
44
57

3
A
10
13
17.5
23
29
39
52

4
A
12
15
21
27
35
47
63

5
A
11.5
15
20
27
34
46
62

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre):


Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1

mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1:54

Two -core
cable d.c.
2

mV
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.
3

mV
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

Three-or-four-core cable
three phase a.c.
4

mV
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4

POWER & WIRING CABLES


1
BS6004 Flat Twin, Flat Three Core
Ambient temperature: 30C

Conductor operating temperature: 70C

CAPACITY (Amperes)
Reference Method 1 ("clipped direct")
1 two cable core
cable* single phase
a.c or d.c
6
A
16
20
27
37
47
64
85

1 three core cable* or 1


four core cable, three
phase a.c
7
A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76

Reference Method 11 (on a perforated cable tray ), or


Reference Method 13 (free air)
1 two core cable single
1 three core cable* or 1
phase a.c or d.c
four core cable, three
phase a.c
8
9
A
A
-

If cables are to be used in ambient air temperatures other than 30C the following rating
factors should be applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25
1.03

30
1.0

35
0.94

40
0.87

45
0.79

50
0.71

55
0.61

60
0.50

65
0.35

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.


* With or without protective conductor.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single Core LSF
Single Core XLPE/PVC, XLPE/LSF (6181) Types 600/1000 Volts

CURRENT-CARRYING
Conductor
cross
Sectional
area

Reference Method 4 Reference Method 3


(enclosed in conduit (enclosed in conduit Referenced Method 1
("clipped direct")
in thermally
on a wall or in
insulating wall etc.)
trunking etc.)
2 cables,
singlephase
a.c or
d.c.

1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

1:56

2
A
14
18
24
33
43
58
76
100
124
149
189
228
263
300
341
400
459
-

3 or 4
2 cables, 3 or 4
2 cables,
cables
singlecables
singlethreephase
threephase
phase a.c.
a.c or phase a.c.
a.c or
d.c.
d.c.
flat and
touching
3
A
13
17
23
30
39
53
70
91
111
135
170
205
235
270
306
358
410
-

4
A
17
22
30
40
51
71
95
126
156
189
240
290
336
375
426
500
513
683
783
900
-

5
A
15
19
26
35
45
63
85
111
138
168
214
259
299
328
370
433
493
584
666
764
-

6
A
19
25
34
46
59
81
109
143
176
228
293
355
413
476
545
644
743
868
990
1130
1288
1443

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil
7
A
17.5
23
31
41
54
74
99
130
161
209
268
326
379
436
500
590
681
793
904
1033
1179
1323

POWER & WIRING CABLES

For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following rating factors should be
applied:
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating Factor

25 30 35

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80 85

1.04 1.0 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41 0.29

CAPACITY (Amperes):
Referenced Method 11
(on a perforated cable
tray horizontal or
vertical)

Reference Method 12 (free air)


Horizontal
Vertical
Trefoil
flat
flat
spaced
spaced

2 cables,
singlephase a.c.
or d.c.
flat
and
touching

3 or 4
cables
threephase a.c.
flat and
touching
or trefoil

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

2 cables,
singlephase
a.c. or
d.c. or
3 cables
threephase a.c.

3 cables
trefoil
threephase
a.c.

8
A
158
195
293
308
375
436
505
579
686
794
915
1044
1191
1358
1520

9
A
140
176
215
279
341
398
461
530
630
730
849
973
1115
1275
1436

10
A
183
226
274
351
426
495
570
651
769
886
1065
1228
1423
1581
1775

11
A
163
203
246
318
389
453
524
600
711
824
984
1150
1338
1485
1671

12
A
138
171
209
270
330
385
445
511
606
701
820
936
1069
1214
1349

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Technical Information
Single Core LSF
Single Core XLPE/PVC, XLPE/LSF (6181) Types 600/1000V
Continued. . .
VOLTAGE DROP
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross
sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)

Reference
Methods 1 & 11
(Clipped direct
or on trays,
touching)

Reference
Method 12
(Spaced*)

mV

mV

mV

mV

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

mm

1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

25
35
50
70
95

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.70
0.51

0.31
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27

1.90
1.35
1.05
0.75
0.58

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

0.19
0.18
0.18
0.175
0.170

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.71
0.52

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49

0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26

1.85
1.35
1.00
0.73
0.56

120
150
185
240
300

0.39
0.32
0.25
0.19
0.155

0.41
0.33
0.27
0.21
0.175

0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25

0.48
0.43
0.37
0.33
0.31

0.39
0.32
0.26
0.20
0.16

0.165
0.165
0.165
0.160
0.160

0.43
0.36
0.30
0.25
0.22

0.39
0.32
0.25
0.195
0.155

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25

0.47
0.41
0.36
0.31
0.29

400
500
630
800
1000

0.120
0.093
0.072
0.056
0.045

0.140 0.25 0.29


0.12 0.25 0.28
0.10 0.25 0.27
-

0.13
0.105
0.086
0.072
0.063

0.155
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

0.20
0.185
0.175
0.170
0.165

0.125
0.098
0.078
0.064
0.054

0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24

*Spaced by one cable diameter

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(per ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three-phase a.c.
Reference
Methods 3 & 4
(Enclosed in
conduit etc in
or on a wall)

Reference
Methods
1, 11, & 12
(In trefoil)

Reference
Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference
Method 12
(Flat spaced*)

mV

mV

mV

mV

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

40
27
16
10
6.8
4
2.5

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.44

0.27
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.23

1.65
1.15
0.90
0.65
0.50

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.165
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.145

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.61
0.45

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.19
0.18
0.18
0.175
0.170

1.60
1.15
0.87
0.62
0.46

1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

0.27
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25

1.65
1.20
0.89
0.65
0.49

0.35
0.29
0.23
0.185
0.15

0.23
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22

0.42
0.37
0.32
0.29
0.27

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.17
0.14

0.140
0.140
0.140
0.140
0.140

0.37
0.31
0.26
0.22
0.195

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.17
0.135

0.165
0.165
0.165
0.165
0.160

0.38
0.34
0.32
0.28
0.28
0.22
0.24
0.17
0.21 0.135

0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.42
0.37
0.33
0.29
0.27

0.125 0.22 0.25


0.10 0.22 0.24
0.088 0.21 0.23
-

0.11
0.09
0.074
0.062
0.055

0.135
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

0.175
0.16
0.150
0.145
0.140

0.11
0.088
0.071
0.059
0.050

0.160
0.160
0.160
0.155
0.155

0.195
0.180
0.170
0.165
0.165

0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.23

0.26
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.24

0.11
0.085
0.068
0.055
0.047

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition of IEE Wiring regulations.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Single Core
XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
Direct Buried BS5467
Nominal
conductor
area

2 cables
Touching

mm2

Armrd

50

274

70
95

3 cables

Spaced

Trefoil

Touching

Spaced

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

279

231

231

242

337

342

284

283

295

403

408

340

337

350

120

458

461

386

381

395

150

510

508

431

424

434

185

574

566

485

474

482

240

661

643

558

542

545

300

739

709

623

601

597

400

820

761

691

657

637

500

910

825

765

720

688

630

1001

887

841

781

737

800

1055

909

888

816

760

1000

1115

952

942

860

797

Air BS5467 & BS6724


Nominal
conductor
area

1:60

Horizontally
spaced

2 cables
Vertically
spaced

Trefoil

mm2

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

50

289

297

268

280

223

231

70

366

376

342

355

284

295

95

452

459

423

434

352

362

120

527

530

495

502

412

420

150

604

596

570

567

475

483

185

699

677

662

646

551

555

240

835

788

792

752

658

654

300

966

886

919

847

761

745

400

1129

978

1077

936

887

851

500

1315

1086

1257

1041

1027

963

630

1533

1199

1469

1149

1186

1084

800

1765

1267

1694

1216

1327

1178

1000

1993

1357

1916

1303

1503

1278

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Standard depth of laying 0.5m
Standard ground temp
150C
Maximum conductor temp 900C

Thermal resistivity of soil 1.20C m/W


Ambient air temp
250C

For further guidance refer to

In Single-Way Duct BS5467

16th Edition IEE Wiring

Nominal
conductor
area

2 cables

3 cables

Flat

Trefoil

Flat

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

50

252

231

232

70

305

278

279

Ratings do not apply if the

Regulations and ERA 69-30


Part 5.

95

360

327

328

cable is protected by a

120

404

366

367

150

439

396

398

semi-enclosed fuse to

185

486

437

438

240

546

489

490

300

597

534

534

400

638

567

567

500

694

615

613

630

752

664

661

800

788

692

690

1000

839

735

732

BS3036.

3 cables
Vertically
spaced

Horizontally
spaced

Unarm

Armrd

Unarm

Armrd

260

271

289

296

331

342

366

373

411

417

452

452

482

480

527

519

554

536

604

577

644

604

699

649

772

694

834

745

896

770

965

825

1050

829

1127

887

1226

906

1312

968

1434

983

1529

1049

1655

1029

1761

1097

1878

1096

1993

1168

Continued overleaf. . . .

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Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC Single Core
XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied.
Cables laid in air:
Ambient air temperature

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

Rating factor

1.0

0.96

0.92

0.88

0.83

0.78

0.73

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts:


Ground temperature
Rating factor

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1.03

1.0

0.97

0.93

0.89

0.86

0.82

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r
2 cables - single phase a.c.
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

2
cables
d.c.

Reference Methods
1 & 11
(Touching)

Reference Method
12
(Spaced*)

mm2

mV

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

0.98
0.67
0.49
0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155
0.115
0.093
0.073
0.056
0.045

r
0.99
0.68
0.51
0.41
0.33
0.27
0.21
0.170
0.145
0.125
0.105
0.090
0.092

mV
x
z
0.21 1.00
0.200 0.71
0.195 0.55
0.190 0.45
0.185 0.38
0.185 0.33
0.180 0.28
0.175 0.25
0.170 0.22
0.170 0.21
0.165 0.195
0.160 0.190
0.155 0.180

* spaced by one cable diameter.

1:62

r
0.98
0.69
0.53
0.43
0.36
0.30
0.24
0.195
0.180
0.165
0.150
0.145
0.140

mV
x
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.21

z
1.00
0.75
0.60
0.51
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.32
0.30
0.29
0.27
0.27
0.25

POWER & WIRING CABLES

ampere per metre):


3 or 4 cables - three phase a.c.

r
0.86
0.59
0.44
0.35
0.29
0.23
0.180
0.145
0.125
0.105
0.092
0.086
0.080

Reference Methods
1, 11 and 12
(in trefoil touching)

Reference Methods
1 & 11
(Flat touching)

Reference Methods
12
(Flat spaced*)

mV
x
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.21
0.20
0.195
0.180
0.170

mV
x
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.24
0.23
0.195
0.180

mV
x
0.180
0.170
0.170
0.165
0.160
0.160
0.155
0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.135

z
0.87
0.62
0.47
0.39
0.33
0.28
0.24
0.21
0.195
0.180
0.170
0.165
0.155

r
0.84
0.60
0.46
0.38
0.31
0.26
0.21
0.170
0.160
0.145
0.135
0.130
0.125

z
0.88
0.65
0.52
0.44
0.39
0.34
0.30
0.28
0.27
0.25
0.24
0.23
0.21

r
0.84
0.62
0.49
0.41
0.34
0.29
0.24
0.20
0.20
0.190
0.175
0.175
0.165

z
0.90
0.70
0.58
0.51
0.45
0.41
0.37
0.34
0.33
0.31
0.29
0.26
0.24

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single core XLPE/PVC 600/1000V to BS7889
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Single core PCU/XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 600/1000V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

1:64

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

Reactance @ 50Hz

mm2

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

Armd
ohms/km

Single core cables


in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

0.494
0.342
0.247
0.196
0.160
0.128
0.0990
0.0802
0.0645
0.0523
0.0430
0.0364
0.0318

0.494
0.342
0.246
0.196
0.160
0.128
0.0985
0.0799
0.0639
0.0513
0.0420
0.0349
0.0303

0.0904
0.0871
0.0845
0.0822
0.0823
0.0812
0.0798
0.0790
0.0782
0.0776
0.0768
0.0758
0.0750

0.104
0.101
0.0969
0.0920
0.0945
0.0932
0.0902
0.0883
0.0886
0.0870
0.0847
0.0850
0.0840

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.502
0.353
0.261
0.213
0.180
0.152
0.127
0.113
0.101
0.0936
0.0880
0.0841
0.0815

0.505
0.357
0.264
0.217
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.109
0.101
0.0945
0.0919
0.0893

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Multicore XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
Multicore XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 600/1000V
Multicore XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y
Direct Burial

In Single-Way Duct

Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

Nominal
conductor
area

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

mm2

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

38
49
65
81
109
141
183
219
259
317
381
433
485
547
632
708
799

32
42
55
69
92
119
152
182
217
266
319
363
406
458
529
592
667

Standard depth of laying

0.5m

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.20C m/W

Standard ground temperature

150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum conductor temperature

900C

2 core - single phase a.c.

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

2
core

3&4
core

Armrd

Armrd

31
41
53
67
89
115
148
178
211
260
313
357
401
455
527
592
669

26
34
45
56
75
96
124
149
177
218
263
300
338
382
442
496
570

3&4 core - three phase a.c.

Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.


For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and ERA
publication 69-30 Part 5. 3 & 4 core ratings also apply to 5 core cables.

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POWER & WIRING CABLES

(Amperes)
Air
Nominal
conductor
area

2
core

3&4
core

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

31
41
55
70
95
126
164
202
244
306
378
437
499
576
680
775
892

26
35
47
59
82
107
140
172
209
263
324
376
430
495
584
666
766

For cables of 5 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken. In
instances where several cores are loaded simultaneously, the following rating factors
should be applied to the 2 core current rating:
Number of cores
Factor

10

12

1.0

0.87

0.78

0.72

0.67

0.63

0.56

0.53

19

24

27

30

37

44

46

48

0.45

0.42

0.4

0.39

0.36

0.34

0.33

0.33

Number of cores 14
Factor

0.51

1:66

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC
XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF
XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V
Conductor operating temperature 900C
NB. for ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified the following
rating factors should be applied:
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating factor

25
1.0

30
0.96

35
0.92

40
0.88

45
0.83

50
0.78

55
0.73

35
0.86

40
0.82

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts


Ground temp 0C
Rating factor

10
1.03

15
1.0

20
0.97

25
0.93

30
0.89

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :

1:67

Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1

Two -core
cable d.c.

Two-core cable
single phase a.c.

mm2
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

mV
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

mV
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
x
0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

z
1.90
1.35
1.00
0.69
0.52

0.145
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.140

Three, four or five core cable


three phase a.c.
4

r
1.60
1.15
0.86
0.59
0.43

mV
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
x
0.140
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

z
1.65
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.45

25
35
50
70
95

1.85
1.35
0.98
0.67
0.49

r
1.85
1.35
0.99
0.67
0.50

120
150
185
240
300

0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155

0.40
0.32
0.26
0.20
0.16

0.42
0.35
0.29
0.24
0.21

0.34
0.28
0.22
0.175
0.140

0.130
0.125
0.125
0.125
0.120

0.37
0.30
0.26
0.21
0.185

400

0.120

0.13 0.145 0.195

0.115

0.125

0.170

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 600/1000V to BS6724
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LC/PVC/SWA/PVC 600/1000V

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.342
0.247
0.197
0.160
0.128
0.0989
0.0802
0.0656

0.103
0.101
0.0929
0.0885
0.0835
0.0815
0.0818
0.0771
0.0765
0.0754
0.0727
0.0723
0.0728
0.073
0.0722
0.0717
0.0715

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.931
0.672
0.500
0.350
0.257
0.210
0.176
0.147
0.122
0.108
0.0970

1:68

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Technical Information
BS7629 Fire Resistant Cable
Ratings do not apply if the cable is protected by a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036.
For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
For cables of 5 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken.
For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following factors should be
applied.
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

1:69

35

40

45

50

55 60

65

1.03 0.94 0.87 0.79 0.71 0.61 0.50 0.35

POWER & WIRING CABLES

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes)


& VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre)
Installation Method
('Enclosed') in Trunking
Clipped Direct
One Twin
One, 3 or
One Twin
One, 3 or 4
Cable
4 Core Cable
Cable
Core Cable
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c.
a.c.

Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor

Current Volt drop Current Volt drop Current Volt drop Current Volt drop
carrying per amp carrying per amp carrying per amp carrying per amp
capacity

per m

capacity

per m

capacity

per m

capacity

per m

mV

mV

mV

mV

1.0

13.5

44

11.5

38

15

44

13.5

38

1.5

16.5

29

15

25

19.5

29

17.5

25

2.5

23

18

20

15

27

18

24

15

4.0

30

11

27

9.5

36

11

32

9.5

mm

Ambient air temperature 300C


Conductor operating temperature 700C

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION


ON BS7629 CABLES
Conductor
Size
mm2

Capacitance
Core-Core
pF/m

Capacitance
Core-Screen
pF/m

L/R Ratio

1.0

100

175

25

1.5

102

180

40

2.5

115

205

50

4.0

125

230

65

H/

1:70

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Fire Resistant Armoured Cables to BS7846 600/1000V

For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.


For cables of 7 core and above it is assumed only two cores are loaded
simultaneously (i.e. live and neutral) and the two core rating should be taken.
For ambient air temperatures other than 300C, the following factors should be
applied.
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

30

35

40

45

50 55

60 65

70

75

1.04 1.0 0.94 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71 0.65 0.58 0.50 0.41

V O LTA G E D R O P ( p e r a m p e r e p e r m e t r e ) :

1:71

80

Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor

a.c.

d.c.

One 3 or
4 Core
Cable
3 Phase
a.c.

mm

mV

mV

mV

One Twin

1.5

31

31

27

2.5

19

19

16

12

12

10

7.9

7.9

6.8

10

4.7

4.7

4.0

16

2.9

2.9

2.5

25

1.90

1.85

1.65

35

1.35

1.35

1.15

50

1.00

0.98

0.87

70

0.69

0.67

0.60

95

0.52

0.49

0.45

120

0.42

0.39

0.37

150

0.35

0.31

0.30

185

0.29

0.25

0.25

240

0.24

0.195

0.21

300

0.21

0.155

0.185

400

0.19

0.120

0.165

POWER & WIRING CABLES

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
Nominal
Cross
Sectional
area of
Conductor
mm2

Installation Method
In Free Air or on perforated cable tray
Clipped Direct
One Twin
One, 3 or
One Twin
One, 3 or 4
Cable
4 Core Cable
Cable
Core Cable
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c. or d.c.
3 Phase
a.c.
a.c.
A
A
A
A

1.5

29

25

27

23

2.5

39

33

36

31

52

44

49

42

66

56

62

53

10

90

78

85

73

16

115

99

110

94

25

152

131

146

124

35

188

162

180

154

50

228

197

219

187

70

291

251

279

238

95

354

304

338

289

120

410

353

392

335

150

472

406

451

386

185

539

463

515

441

240

636

546

607

520

300

732

628

698

599

400

847

728

787

673

Conductor operating temperature


Ambient air temperature

900C
300C

If ratings for these cables buried direct in ground or in single-way duct are
required, refer to ratings for XLPE/SWA cables detailed on page 1:104

1:72

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
1.9/3.3 kV 1core & 3 cores XLPE Insulated, Armoured Cables
BS5467 & BS6724
For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and ERA 69-30
Part 5.
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied,
Cables laid in air
Ambient air temp 0C
Rating factor

25
1.0

30
0.96

35
0.92

40
0.88

45
0.83

50
0.78

55
0.73

30
0.89

35
0.86

40
0.82

Cables laid direct in ground and in single-way ducts


Ground temp 0C
Rating factor

10
1.03

15
1.0

20
0.97

25
0.93

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
Single Core 1900/3300V 50Hz
Direct Buried - BS5467

1:73

Nominal
conductor
area

Trefoil

mm2

Armrd

50

222

70
95

In Single-Way Duct - BS5467

3 cables
Touching

Spaced

Armrd

Armrd

221

271
324

120
150

Nominal
conductor

3 Cables
Trefoil

Flat

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

230

50

219

220

269

279

70

264

265

321

331

95

310

311

366

361

369

120

342

342

409

402

409

150

376

376

185

460

449

454

185

414

414

240

528

513

512

240

464

463

300

589

568

560

300

506

504

400

651

619

595

400

535

532

500

720

677

641

500

579

574

630

789

733

684

630

624

618

800

831

763

703

800

650

644

1000

880

802

735

1000

689

682

POWER & WIRING CABLES

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( a m p e r e s )
3 Core 1900/3300V 50Hz
Direct Buried - BS5467
Nominal
conductor
area

In Single-Way Duct - BS5467

3
core

Nominal
conductor
area

Armrd

mm2

XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC, XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF

3
core

Air - BS5467 & BS6724


Nominal
conductor
area

3
core
Armrd

mm2

Armrd

mm2

16

114

16

96

16

112

25

147

25

124

25

149

35

175

35

147

35

177

50

207

50

174

50

213

70

254

70

214

70

268

95

304

95

257

95

328

120

345

120

293

120

380

150

387

150

328

150

432

185

436

185

371

185

496

240

502

240

428

240

583

300

563

300

480

300

667

400

633

400

549

400

765

XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF
Air - BS5467 & 6724
Nominal
conductor
arae

Trefoil

3 cables
vertical
spaced

Horizontally
spaced

mm2

Armrd

Armrd

Armrd

50

240

277

299

70

300

345

372

95

368

420

452

120

428

478

513

150

487

536

576

185

556

604

648

240

656

695

745

300

747

771

826

400

851

829

887

500

963

906

968

630

1084

983

1049

800

1178

1030

1098

1000

1278

1096

1168

Standard depth of laying


0.8m
0
Thermal resistivity of soil 1.2 C m/W
Standard ground temp
150C
Ambient air temp
250C
Maximum conductor temp
900C

1:74

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Single core PCU/XLPE/LSF/AWA/LSF 1900/3300V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

1:75

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
ohms/km

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

0.493
0.342
0.246
0.195
0.160
0.128
0.0984
0.0795
0.0639
0.0513
0.0420
0.0349
0.0303

0.116
0.110
0.104
0.104
0.100
0.098
0.094
0.091
0.0886
0.0870
0.0847
0.0850
0.0840

0.506
0.359
0.267
0.221
0.189
0.161
0.136
0.121
0.109
0.101
0.0945
0.0919
0.0893

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 1900/3300V to BS5467
Multicore PCU/XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF 1900/3300V to BS6724
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.342
0.247
0.197
0.160
0.128
0.0989
0.0802
0.0656

0.104
0.094
0.091
0.088
0.084
0.081
0.079
0.077
0.076
0.074
0.073
0.0717

1.47
0.932
0.674
0.502
0.352
0.260
0.212
0.178
0.149
0.124
0.108
0.0972

1:76

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
1 and 3 core XLPE Insulated Cables
3800/6600V, 6350/11000V & 8700/15000V
For further guidance refer to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations .
NB. High voltage cables are not specifically covered in IEE Wiring Regulations but
reference should be made to ensure compliance.
For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
factors should be applied.
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature 25
Rating factor

1.0

30

35

40

45

50

55

0.96

0.92

0.88

0.83

0.78

0.73

Cables Laid Direct and in single-way ducts


Ground temperature 0C
Rating factor

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1.03

1.0

0.97

0.93

0.89

0.86

0.82

Standard depth of laying

0.8m

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.20C m/W

Standard ground temperature

150C

Ambient air temperature

250C

Maximum conductor temperature

900C

NOTE
All circuits thermally independent
Cables in trefoil group are solidly bonded
Cables in flat formation are single point bonded

1:77

POWER & WIRING CABLES

C U R R E N T C A R RY I N G C A PA C I T Y ( A m p e r e s )
Single Core

3.8/6.6 kV, 6.35/11 kV, 8.7/15 kV 50 Hz

Direct Burial
3 cables
Nominal
conductor
area

Trefoil

Duct

Air
3 cables

Flat
spaced
Arm

Nominal
conductor
area
mm2

Trefoil

3 cables

Flat
Nominal
touching conductor
area

Unarm Arm

Unarm Arm

mm2

Trefoil

Flat
spaced

mm2

Arm

Unarm Arm Unarm Arm

25

25

25

35

35

35

50

220

230

50

225 220 220

220

50

235 250

295

300

70

270

280

70

270 260 270

270

70

285 310

370

370

95

320

335

95

320 305 325

325

95

360 375

455

460

120

360

380

120

360 340 370

370

120

415 430

520

530

150

410

430

150

400 375 415

410

150

470 490

600

600

185

455

485

185

440 410 465

460

185

540 550

690

690

240

520

560

240

505 470 540

540

240

640 650

820

820

300

580

640

300

560 500 610

610

300

740 740

940

940

400

650

730

400

610 530 690

690

400

840 840 1100 1100

500

710

830

500

680 570 790

780

500

980 930 1280 1280

630

760

940

630

750 620 890

890

630

1110 1040 1500 1480

3 Core 3.8/6.6 kV, 6.35/11 kV, 8.7/15 kV 50 Hz XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC &


XLPE/LSF/SWA/LSF
Direct Burial
Nominal
conductor
area

In Single-Way Duct
3
core

mm2

Armrd

25

Nominal
conductor
area

Air

3
core

Nominal
conductor
area

3
core

mm2

Armrd

mm2

Armrd

140

25

125

25

145

35

170

35

150

35

175

50

210

50

180

50

220

70

255

70

215

70

270

95

300

95

255

95

330

120

340

120

290

120

375

150

380

150

330

150

430

185

430

185

370

185

490

240

490

240

425

240

570

300

540

300

470

300

650

400

600

400

530

400

740

1:78

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
Single core PCU/XLPE/AWA/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm2

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

Armd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.057
0.042

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.057
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.118
0.111
0.105
0.101
0.0991
0.0958
0.0933
0.0917
0.0898
0.088
0.0855

0.134
0.125
0.119
0.114
0.111
0.109
0.105
0.103
0.0999
0.0992
0.0959

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.507
0.360
0.268
0.220
0.187
0.160
0.135
0.122
0.110
0.102
0.095

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 3800/6600V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

ohms/km

ohms/km

0.128
0.121
0.113
0.108
0.102
0.0962
0.0931
0.0908
0.0881
0.859
0.0847
0.0832

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

1:79

1.48
0.935
0.677
0.506
0.358
0.266
0.217
0.183
0.155
0.130
0.117
0.105

0.511
0.364
0.274
0.227
0.193
0.167
0.143
0.130
0.118
0.111
0.104

POWER & WIRING CABLES

Technical Information

Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622


Single core PCU/XLPE/AWA/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.0980
0.0800
0.0640
0.0510
0.0420

Armd
ohms/km

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.124
0.117
0.110
0.107
0.104
0.100
0.0972
0.0940
0.0912
0.0888
0.0862

0.138
0.130
0.123
0.118
0.117
0.112
0.109
0.105
0.101
0.0998
0.0965

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.508
0.361
0.270
0.223
0.190
0.162
0.138
0.123
0.111
0.102
0.0959

0.512
0.366
0.276
0.229
0.197
0.169
0.146
0.131
0.119
0.112
0.105

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 6350/11000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

0.137
0.129
0.121
0.115
0.108
0.102
0.0988
0.0962
0.0931
0.090
0.0874
0.0849

1.48
0.936
0.679
0.506
0.360
0.268
0.220
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.106

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

1:80

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Technical Information
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
Single core PCU/XLPE/PVC/AWA/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@200C

Max AC conductor
resistance
@ 900C

mm2

ohms/km

Unarmd
ohms/km

Armd
ohms/km

50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064
0.051
0.042

Reactance @ 50Hz
Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohms/km ohms/km

0.131
0.123
0.116
0.112
0.109
0.106
0.102
0.0984
0.0954
0.0927
0.0897

0.144
0.135
0.129
0.124
0.121
0.117
0.113
0.108
0.107
0.103
0.0995

Impedance @ 900C, 50Hz


Single core cables
in trefoil
Unarmd
Armd
ohnms/km
ohms/km

0.510
0.363
0.273
0.226
0.192
0.165
0.141
0.126
0.114
0.105
0.0986

Technical Information
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
Three core PCU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 8700/15000V to BS6622
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max AC
conductor
resistance
@ 900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50Hz

Impedance
@ 900C, 50Hz

mm2

Max DC
conductor
resistance
@ 200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.268
0.193
0.153
0.124
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.047

1.47
0.927
0.668
0.494
0.343
0.248
0.196
0.159
0.128
0.098
0.080
0.064

0.147
0.138
0.129
0.123
0.115
0.109
0.105
0.102
0.0986
0.0952
0.0922
0.0893

1.48
0.937
0.680
0.508
0.361
0.270
0.223
0.189
0.162
0.137
0.123
0.110

Also applicable to LSF sheathed versions to BS7835

1:81

0.514
0.368
0.279
0.232
0.198
0.172
0.148
0.133
0.124
0.114
0.107

POWER & WIRING CABLES


Technical Information
Three core type MCCMK screened power cable
CURRENT RATING & VOLTAGE DROP

2.5
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
95
150
185

Nominal
Conductor
Area
2
mm

Current Carrying
Capacity in
Free Air
A

26
45
63
84
107
133
162
252
338
385

Standard depth of laying


Thermal resistivity of soil
Standard ground temperature
Ambient conductor temperature
Maximum conductor temperature

1:82

Current Carrying
Capacity Buried
Direct
A

36
57
78
101
130
156
185
271
349
389

0.7m
1.0C m/W
15C
25C
70C

Voltage Drop
Three Phase a.c.
mV/A/m

15
6.4
3.8
2.4
1.52
1.10
0.82
0.43
0.30
0.25

POWER & WIRING CABLES

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Nom
Cond.
Size
mm

2.5
6.0
10
16
25
35
50
95
150
185

Max DC
conductor
resistance
0
@ 20 C
ohms/km

7.41
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727
0.524
0.387
0.193
0.124
0.0991

Max DC
screen
resistance
0
@ 20 C
ohms/km

7.41
3.08
1.83
1.15
1.15
1.15
0.727
0.387
0.268
0.193

Max AC
Reactance Impedance
0
conductor @ 50Hz
@ 70 C,
resistance
50Hz
0
@70 C
ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km

8.87
3.69
2.19
1.38
0.871
0.628
0.465
0.234
0.153
0.124

0.101
0.095
0.093
0.088
0.087
0.082
0.082
0.079
0.076
0.076

8.87
3.69
2.19
1.38
0.875
0.633
0.472
0.247
0.171
0.145

Conductor Screen
short-circuit short-circuit
rating (1s)
rating (1s)
kA

kA

0.3
0.7
1.1
1.8
2.8
3.9
5.5
10.5
16.5
20.3

0.42
1.0
1.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
4.4
7.2
10.4
13.4

For ambient air and ground temperatures other than those specified, the following
rating factors should be applied:
Cables Laid in Air
Ambient air temperature
Rating factor

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Cables Laid Direct in Ground


Ground temperature C
Rating factor

10
1.04

15
130

20
25
0.95 0.90

30
35
40
0.85 0.74 0.60

45
50
0.67 0.60

Transfer Impedance (screen effectiveness)


Maximum transfer impedance<10 mohms/m at frequencies up to 1GHz*.
*Maximum recommended limit from ABB installation guide for frequency converters
is 100m/m.

1:83

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Technical Information
XVB-F2 Multicore Power Cable
600/1000 V XLPE/PVC 900C
C U R R E N T R AT I N G S & V O LTA G E D R O P
Conductor
Size

mm2

Reference Method 3
(enclosed in
conduit/trunking etc)
Single
Three
Phase
Phase
a.c./d.c.
a.c.
A
A

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

22
30
40
51
69
91
119

Reference Method 1 Reference Method 11 or 13


(clipped direct)
(in cable tray/free air)
Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
A

Three
Phase
a.c.
A

24
33
45
58
80
107
138

22
30
40
52
71
96
119

19.5
26
35
44
60
80
105

Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
A

26
36
49
63
86
115
149

Voltage Drop

Three
Phase
a.c.
A

Single
Phase
a.c./d.c.
mV/A/m

Three
Phase
a.c.
mV/A/m

23
32
42
54
75
100
127

31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
1.9

27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
1.65

Ambient air temperature: 300C


Conductor operating temperature: 900C
For ambient temperatures other than 300C, the following factirs should be applied:

Ambient air temperature 0C

20

Rating factor

25

1.08 1.04

30
1.0

35

40

45

50

0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82

55
0.76

The above current ratings for single phase are based on only two cores loaded simultaneously.
Where more than two cores are loaded simultaneously and known to carry appreciable
current*, the following factors apply:

No. of cores loaded


Rating factor

3
0.87

0.78 0.72

10

12

14

19

0.67 0.63 0.56 0.53 0.51 0.45

* The normal two core rating may be taken in cases where the number of cores carrying
appreciable current does not exceed the square root of the total number of cores.

1:84

POWER & WIRING CABLES

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

Max. AC
conductor
resistance @
900C
ohms/km

Reactance
@ 50 Hz

Impedance @
900C, 50 Hz

mm2

Max. DC
conductor
resistance @
200C
ohms/km

ohms/km

ohms/km

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.927

0.108
0.100
0.094
0.0885
0.0835
0.0815
0.0818

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47
0.931

1:85

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Technical Information
600/1000 Volts XLPE/LSF 90C, 6242B/6243B
CURRENT RATING & VOLTAGE DROP
Conduct Reference Method Reference Method 1
or
3
(clipped direct)
Size
(enclosed in
conduit/trunking
etc)
Single
Three
Single
Three
Phase
Phase
Phase
Phase
a.c./d.c
a.c.
a.c./d.c
a.c.
mm
A
A
A
A

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16
25

22
30
40
51
69
91
119

19.5
26
35
44
60
80
105

24
33
45
58
80
107
138

22
30
40
52
71
96
119

Reference
Method 11 or 13
(on cable
tray/freeair)
Single
Phase
a.c./d.c
A

26
36
49
63
86
115
149

Voltage Drop

Three Single
Three
Phase Phase
Phase
a.c
a.c/d.c a.c/d.c
A
mV/A/m mV/A/m

23
32
42
54
75
100
127

31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
1.9

27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
1.65

Ambient air temperature: 30C


Conductor operating temperature: 90C
For ambient temperatures other than 30C, the following factors should be applied:

Ambient air temp. C


Rating Factor

20
1.08

25
1.04

30
1.0

35
0.96

40
0.91

45
0.87

50
55
0.82 0.76

1:86

POWER & WIRING CABLES

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Conductor
Size

mm

1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
10
16

1:87

Electrical Characteristics
Max. DC
Max. AC
Reactance
conductor
conductor
@ 50 Hz
resistance @ resistance @
20C
90C
ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km

12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47

0.104
0.101
0.094
0.0952
0.0856
0.0818

Impedance @
90C, 50 Hz
ohms/km

15.4
9.45
5.88
3.93
2.33
1.47

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