A closer look at cable

The cable and table handbook

Of The Professional Electrician

WINNER And
Installer Top Product Award
Includes Extracts From 17th Edition
Of The IEE Wiring Regulations

Energy and Infrastructure | Europe

Draka UK Limited, P.O. Box 6500,
Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 4ZH, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1332 345431
Fax: +44 (0)1332 331237
email: cableuk@draka.com

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The worlds most

trusted cable brand

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Committed to safety
At Draka we fully understand the important role our
products fulfil - often in critical situations. This explains
the lengths we go to ensure they are of the highest
standard, and able to withstand the rigours of any
potential application.
Our state of the art research and development facility
enables the production of the highest quality cabling
systems, it is here that our products are tested to
unrivalled standards. Drakas testing procedures meet,
and in many cases exceed the cable industrys most
stringent criteria for circuit integrity, flame propagation,
acid gas and smoke emissions.
Through years of involvement, Draka has become an
authoritative industry figure and spearheads a drive to
improve the quality of both industry standards and
products reaching the market. We understand that our
products play an essential role in ensuring the safety of
occupants and users of public, commercial and
industrial buildings. We therefore attach paramount
importance to the quality of their production. Thats
why our brand is universally trusted.

Contents
Foreword

An Introduction To Draka

Cable Design Materials And Functions

Quality, Standards, Harmonization And Legislation

Fire Performance Testing

Firetuf Range

Wiring Cables

Power Cables

Flexible Cables

Industrial Cables

Infrastructure Cables

General Electrical Data

Useful Information

Section One

Page 6

Section Two

Page 9

Section Three

Page 13

Section Four

Page 27

Section Five

Page 39

Section Six

Page 51

Section Seven

Page 89

Section Eight

Page 109

Section Nine

Page 135

Section Ten

Page 141

Section Eleven

Page 153

Section Twelve

Page 161

Section Thirteen

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Foreword
The Draka A closer look at cable handbook brings
together valuable information from various origins in a
useful pocket guide. Draka believe that this will provide
a convenient tool for the industry.

Inside you will find information on the prestigious

range of Firetuf OHLS fire performance cables, general
wiring and low voltage supply cables, all of which
conform to an extensive range of British, International
and Customer Standards.

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Note: A lot of the technical information, provided in this publication applies only to
Draka cable. We cannot guarantee other manufacturers use the same stringent
measures, materials and techniques to ensure full compliance.
Whilst the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the information and
guidance in this publication is correct, all parties must use their own skill and judgement
when using it. The author and publisher do not accept any liability, to anyone for any

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Also included are current ratings, volt drop, cable

dimensions and weights, along with bending radii,
installation guidance notes, useful tables and charts,
together with extracts from British Standards & IEE
Wiring Regulations which we believe will provide an
interesting and valued source of practical and
relevant information.

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damage or loss, which may have been caused by an omission from, or error to this
handbook, whether the omission or error was the result of negligence or any
other cause.
We are most grateful to the Institution of Electrical Engineers for permission in
replicating extracts from the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations. The Regulations
are the definitive publication & should always be consulted in cases of any doubt.

Section Two

An Introduction
To Draka

AN INTRODUCTION TO DRAKA UK

Draka, the worlds most

trusted cable brand
Draka is an international cable manufacturer with an
annual turnover of circa 2 billion and over 9,000
employees worldwide. As part of Draka Energy and
Infrastructure, a division of Draka Holding NV, we are
the leading UK supplier of fire performance cables,
halogen free low smoke (OHLS) power cables and
building wires. With over 100 years of in-depth
experience, our vast product range has been
developed and manufactured with leading edge
technology and is backed by the resources of one of
the worlds major specialist cable companies.
The Groups expertise delivers a wide-ranging product
portfolio including communication, low voltage and
special purpose cables. In addition we have the
capability to manufacture customer-specific cable
types.
Part of our continuing success is down to our
commitment to ongoing product development
through investment in innovation. We are constantly
working to improve our product range to meet your
specific needs. Indeed, the development of our
product range forms the cornerstone of our entire
operation.
Our prestigious range of fire performance cables is
produced at our purpose-built Derby site, using the
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latest plant and machinery, backed by comprehensive

development and testing facilities. Moreover, we
manufacture the internationally recognised Firetuf
range of circuit integrity cables. This range covers
cables which maintain essential function in the event
of a fire, for the following applications:
Fire alarm and emergency lighting
Co-axial CCTV monitoring
Power and data transmission
It comes as no surprise therefore, that Drakas
number of high profile building developments, both in
the UK and other international arenas. These include
Wembley Arena, the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal FC,
London Underground, Channel Tunnel Rail Link, the
Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Heathrows
new Terminal 5, Burj-Al-Arab Hotel in Dubai and the
Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia.
Above all, our values at Draka are not solely
concerned with factories, machines and cables, but
also with people. The people that produce, sell and
administer our products and services, the people that
buy these products and services and perhaps most
important of all, the people who, without even
knowing it, benefit every day from the safety and
security provided by Draka products.

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market-leading products have been specified for a

Section Three

Cable Design
Materials and
Functions

Common Terms and

Abbreviations
Thermoplastic
PE (Polyethylene, Polythene)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
OHLS (Halogen Free Low Smoke)
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene)
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
RPLA (Reduced Propagation Low Acid PVC)
PUR (Polyurethane), can be thermosetting.
PA (Polyamide) Nylon

Thermosetting
XLPE (Cross Linked Polyethylene)
SR (Silicone Rubber)
XLOHLS (Cross Linked OHLS)
PUR (Polyurethane), can be thermoplastic.
EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)
PCP (Polychloroprene)
CSP ( Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene)
CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene)
EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
EMA (Ethylene Methyl Acrylate)
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Metallic Layers
PBE (Lead Alloy E barrier Sheath)
Copper (Plain or Tinned Wire or Tape)
GSWA (Galvanised Steel Wire Armour)
GSWB (Galvanised Steel Wire Braid)
AWA (Aluminium Wire Armour)
TCWB (Tinned Copper Wire Braid)
PCWB (Plain Copper Wire Braid)
ABWB (Annealed Brass Wire Braid)

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Alum-PE (Aluminium Polymer foil tape)

Miscellaneous
MICA (Impregnated Fire Resistant Tape)
PETP (Polyethylene Terephthalate Binder Tape)
ID (Identification Tapes or Threads)
Fillers (Thermoplastic Centres & Wormings)
Strain Members (Steel or Textile)
Fibre Braid (Glass, Nylon or Textile)

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Cable Design Materials

and Functions
1. Conductor - in a
conductor electric
current flows freely.
Copper is a very good
conductor of electricity
and is widely used in
electrical wiring.

4. Bedding - by
extrusion. On
armoured cables, the
innersheath protects
the inner layers from
subsequent outer layers
including the armour.

2. Mica tape fire barrier

- optional for fire
survival variants.

5. Armour - provides
mechanical protection,
often also used as an
earth conductor.

3. Insulation - A non
conducting barrier
which prevents direct
contact or unsafe
proximity between the
conductor and other
objects.

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6. Sheathing - collects
all the cable
components into a
single compact body
and provides overall
protection against
exterior damage.

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Cable Making Materials

Conductors
The critical requirement of a cable is the ability to carry
a specified electric current between two points.
To make this economically practical, the conductor
material chosen should offer as little electrical
resistance as possible. Silver is an ideal candidate, but
the cost of this precious metal, makes its use
very prohibitive.
Of the remaining contenders copper and aluminium,
best match the suitability of resistance against cost
criteria. Aluminium has only 62% of the conductance
of copper, so a much larger aluminium conductor is
needed to carry the same current as its copper
counterpart. Although aluminium does provide a weight
saving, having a density less than a third of copper, the
larger conductor and the cumulative affect on following
layers have traditionally left copper as the preferred
conductor material.
Most copper conductors in the UK are in accordance
with BS EN 60228 (Formerly BS6360) - Conductors of
Insulated Cables - categorised by class, type and crosssectional area in relation to their electrical resistance.

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BS EN 60228 covers both plain copper & metal coated

conductors Class 1

Solid

Class 2

Stranded

Class 5 & 6

Flexible & Highly Flexible

Traditionally, due to the reaction between curing agents

in natural rubber and plain copper, tinned copper was
used, however the synthetic rubbers of today have
resolved this problem, hence plain copper is most

Other metals are still widely used mostly for bespoke

applications. Thermocouple and Extension cables
incorporate two different metals specially selected,
which when heated demonstrate an electrical potential
difference between them. Similarly heating cables have
conductors of metal alloys which resist the passage of
electricity and convert this energy to heat.
BS EN 60228 is the UK/European metric conductor size
specification. Other nationalities use their own bespoke
system (eg America and Japan) which are not totally
compatible with the British/European systems. As an
example of how these systems compare, see the AWG
(American Wire Gauge) comparison chart overleaf.

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common.

AWG Comparison
Chart
AWG
(American Wire
Gauge Size)
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250 MCM
300 MCM
350 MCM
400 MCM
500 MCM
600 MCM
750 MCM
800 MCM
1000 MCM
1250 MCM

Area of AWG
Conductor
mm2

Metric Conductor
(Nearest Standard)
mm2

0.35
0.52
0.82
1.31
2.08
3.31
5.26
8.37
13.3
21.15
33.62
42.41
53.49
67.43
85.01
107.2
126.7
152
177.3
202.7
253.4
304
380
405.4
506.7
633.4

0.5
0.5*
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
50*
70
95
120
120*
150*
185
240
240*
300*
400
400*
500*
630*

MCM = Circular Mils x 1000

* In some cases the nearest metric conductor size has a smaller area
than the actual AWG size. Check the reduced conductor size is
acceptable, and that the full load current can be maintained.

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Insulation
To ensure conductors do not come into contact with
each other (in multicore cables), or metal which could
divert or short circuit the current, a non conductive
insulation material is employed to totally isolate
each conductor.
Most frequently used for insulation today are
thermoplastic and thermosetting compounds applied by
extrusion. Thermoplastic materials are relatively cost
effective and suitable for most hazard free installations,
temperature range and can be strengthened to match
specific installation characteristics.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride is the most widely used low voltage
insulation material. Inherently flame retardant, easy to use and
handle, with good chemical and oil resistance. Though not
halogen free, the acidic emission levels and smoke generation
can be limited, and the general temperature range of 0 to
70C, can be reduced or exceeded by using special grades.

PE
An excellent water resistant material, having electrical
properties superior to pvc, and a temperature range of -55 to
70C. Used mainly in telecommunications, data transmission
and instrumentation cables. Heat deformation issues limit its
use for power applications. Although halogen free, the
compound is not flame retardant.

XLPE
Good water resistance and excellent electrical properties,
together with improved heat deformation characteristics,
where an operating temperature of 90C increases the current
carrying capacity. XLPE is now the most popular insulation
material for power cable applications.

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whereas thermosetting materials cover a greater

XLOHLS
A halogen free, low smoke insulation with superior flame
retardancy when compared to XLPE.

Silicone
A versatile rubber insulation with a wide temperature range
performance of -55 to 150C. Silicone is flexible, lightweight,
halogen free and flame retardant with excellent electrical
properties. In a fire situation silicone rubber becomes an
insulative ash and this special feature ensures its suitability as
the insulation for many fire survival cables.

Fire Barriers
By using combinations of a Mica glass tape over the
uninsulated conductor, additional tapes over the
assembled cores, along with selected insulation grades
and flame retardant sheaths, a wide variety of
International fire survival standards can be achieved.
(See sections 5 and 6).

Screens
Screens are primarily used to protect against electro
magnetic influences. This is most commonly achieved
using Aluminium/Polyester tape with a tinned copper
drain wire to provide 100% screening. Other popular
forms include copper wire braids, copper & aluminium
tapes, Alum-PE, and semi-conductive layers dependent
on whether low voltage or power applications.

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General Material
Material
A

Temp Range
B
C

Resistance To
Water Flame
Oil
Propagation

Re
Weather

PVC

70

RPLA (PVC)

90

PE

70

-55

XLPE

90

-30

-40

F/G

XLOHLS

90

-10

OHLS*

90

-10

Silicone Rubber

150

-55

-55

PUR*

70

-5

-5

PA*

95

-40

-40

Natural Rubber

60

-55

-55

EPR

90

-40

-50

PCP*

70

-30

-40

F/G

CSP*

85

-30

-35

F/G

CPE*

85

-30

-35

F/G

EVA

85

-20

-30

EMA*

85

-20

-30

Temperature Range
A - Max. Conductor (Continuous Operation)
B - Min. Flexing
C - Min. Installation
* Not normally used for Insulation

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Characteristics
Resistance To
Abrasion Chemicals Solvents

Protection
Electrical Mechanical
(Insulation) (Sheath)

F/G

F/G

F/G

F/G

F/P

F/G

F/G

G/E

G/E

G/E

G/E

G/E

G/E

F/G

F/G

Performance:
E - Excellent
G - Good
F - Fair
P - Poor

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sistance To
Ozone Mechanical
Damage

Armour/Protection
Provides mechanical protection, mainly in the form of
Galvanised Steel Wire Armouring, but in some cases,
e.g. single core cables, aluminium wire may be used. In
addition, steel, copper, or brass tapes, extruded lead
sheath, or steel/annealed brass braids can also be
employed.

Sheathing
The outer sheath provides protection during and after
installation from mechanical abrasion and also climatic
influences. Both thermoplastic and thermosetting
the working environment and the overall performance
requirement. Some commonly used materials are listed
below:
PVC
PVC is a very suitable sheathing compound, it has excellent
mechanical properties, with a typical operating temperature
range of -20C to +70C. Grades are available for more
extreme conditions outside this temperature range.

OHLS
Where smoke or acidic fumes would pose a major hazard in
the event of a fire, OHLS should be used as a sheathing
material. Suitably compounded, these materials have excellent
mechanical and electrical properties, UV resistance and
superior flame retardance.

PE
PE has a very good mechanical and water resistant properties
and can be used at lower temperatures (-55C) than the above
two options, but is highly flammable and will not satisfy flame
propagation tests. MDPE and HDPE can also be used to
enhance the mechanical properties.

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compounds can be used. The choice would depend on

Section Four

Quality,
Standards,
Harmonisation,
and Legislation

Quality, Standards,
Harmonisation, and
Legislation
History
Cables insulated with gutta-percha (natural latex) were
widely available in the 1880s and around 1910 the first
British Standard for cables, BS 7 (Rubber Cables), was
issued.
By the 60s, PVC insulated cables were well established
for general wiring and gaining a hold for power cables.
A major milestone was set at the end of this decade,
when the British cable industry adopted metric units.
Conductors were now in square millimetres instead of
square inches and sheath and insulation thicknesses
became millimetres. The opportunity was not wasted to
iron out some of the previous anomalies in standards
and to continue with a structured series of conductor
constructions. Naturally, this change involved major reissue of British Standards for cables.
The 80s saw a rapid growth of the market for
electronic cables for the mushrooming data industry
with their own unique set of standards for transmission
parameters.
Most recently, development has centred on fire
performance cables with standards for two distinct
properties:

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 Reaction to fire - what contribution does the cable

make; does it propagate the fire? Does it generate
smoke sufficient to impede evacuation from the scene
of the fire?

There have been and are currently British Standards

associated with every step of this development, with
Draka being at the forefront with their Firetuf cable
range. The Standards have a number of important
functions to define, for example cables must carry
current without overheating, at a possibly lethal voltage
from which life must be protected, they must interface
with cable accessories and with the equipment they are
connecting, and all this with longevity and respect for
the environment.

BASEC - The British Approvals

Service for Cables.
Founded in 1971, BASEC is a non-profit distributing,
independent, Government nominated body. The
certification scheme it operates ensures that cables
supplied not only meet the relevant national or
international standards, but also assures a high level of
manufacturing quality and long term reliability.
Once BASEC has verified that the product fully complies
with the specification, the manufacturer can apply for a
licence to display the BASEC mark. A rigorous
surveillance system is then followed including
independent product and sample testing for the cable
types certified.
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Resistance to fire - can the cable continue to function in a

fire, maintaining emergency lighting power or fire alarm
and monitoring circuits and public address systems?

BASEC Marking

FT30
BASEC Ref.No 004/004/381

The BASEC symbol can be applied to drums, reels,

labels, etc.
Cables are normally BASEC marked on the
insulation/sheath, or on a printed tape, which is
incorporated within the cable.
ISO9001: BASEC also operate the Internationally
accepted Quality Management System, under which all
Draka products are manufactured.

LPCB
(Loss Prevention Certification Board)
Founded in the late 1980s, LPCB joined BRE
Certification Limited, the UKs leading centre for
construction and fire expertise, in March 2000.

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Many years before national standards were conceived,

fire insurers were interested in third-party approvals for
fire sprinkler equipment. This approval approach was
later extended to cover installers, other systems and
equipment.

Drakas LPCB certification, ensures our range of fire

integrity cables meet and continue to meet the relevant
fire standards and specifications.

Harmonisation
Metrication was the start of the process towards
harmonisation. CENELEC, the European Committee for
Electrotechnical Standardisation for the electrical
industry, maintains HD21 and HD22 (HD=Harmonised
Document) covering respectively PVC and rubber
insulated flexible cables and cords up to 450/750V
rating. These documents cover a range of wiring cables
and flexible cords which are harmonised throughout the
European community.
The ultimate aim is that HDs will become ENs
(European Norms) which allow no selectivity - they
must be published in full in each country. This is
inevitably a careful and measured process which can
only take place at a controlled pace, if we are to safely
maintain the continuity of commerce throughout
the community.
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This ultimately led to the annual publication of their

Red Books which are the essential reference manuals
for everyone associated with the design, specification
and purchase of construction, fire and security products
and services.

The HAR scheme for independent certification of

harmonised cables, was designed to facilitate trade in
the community. Each nation set up a body to issue HAR
licences to cable manufacturers, which have to be
recognised throughout Europe by all signatories to the
HAR agreement. The applicant is subject to a prelicence audit and then regular audits up to four times
per year. Annually, up to 150 samples of representative
production are taken away for independent testing.
In the UK, the system is administered by BASEC.
Another impact of the European Community has been
the introduction of Directives - fundamental policy
rulings which are required to be translated into
regulations in all signatory countries. The Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) has been in place for some years and
very broadly speaking determines that only safe
products are placed on the market. The LVD is at
present subject to a review, to which the cable industry
has contributed and is awaiting the outcome on what
has already stood the test of time as well proven.
More recently we have seen the emergence of the
RoHS directive covering the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances. For cables, this has dictated a development
of lead free PVC (lead was traditionally used as a
stabilising agent) and the restriction of cadmium, used
in certain pigments.
Another milestone occurred in 2004, when the wiring
regulations adopted new harmonised colours for phase
identification, requiring changes to a whole range of
installation cable standards in response. This decision
was not taken lightly. The selection of the new colours
required intensive debate in the community standards
fora, to find a combination which did not create a risk in
relation to any countrys old system.
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On January 1st 2005, Part P of the Building

Regulations, became a legal requirement. Intended to
reduce the amount of domestic electrical accidents, it
has two requirements:
Reasonable provision shall be made in the design,
installation, inspection and testing of electrical
installations in order to protect persons from fire
or injury.

In addition, electrical installation work must comply with

the Building Regulations in general. These regulations
include part B (or Approved document B), which relates
specifically to the fire safety in buildings- both domestic
and commercial. Within the document are guidelines
and stipulations as to how to make the necessary Fire
Safety Engineering precautions in order to achieve a
safe design. These include the use of passive fire
protection methods and detection methods, and the
approved document also makes reference to a number
of British and European standards which outline the
requirements for fire alarms (BS 5839-1), emergency
lighting (BS 5266) and a variety of applications where
circuits require power protection (fire survivable circuits).
These circuits must now comply with BS7346-6 (now
BS8519-2010), the integrated test requirement for fire
performance power cables. Implicit within these
standards are the fire testing requirements for cables,
and approval to these standards is therefore a necessity
to achieve compliance with the regulations. More
recently we have seen the introduction of the fire safety
reform order, which puts the responsibility for fire
safety ultimately onto the building owner or user.

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Sufficient information shall be provided so that

persons wishing to operate, maintain or alter an
electrical installation can do so with
reasonable safety.

Cenelec Cable
Identification Codes
The code, a mixture of letters and numbers, is made up
in 3 parts (see common types below) Part 1 - covers the standard type and the rated voltage,
Part 2 - gives the insulation and sheathing materials,
construction & conductor type,
Part 3 - quotes the number of cores and conductor size.

Part 1
H - Harmonised Standard Cable
A - Recognised National Standard
03 - 300/300V
05 - 300/500V
07 - 450/750V
1 - 600/1000V

Part 2
V - PVC (standard)
V2 - PVC (heat resisting)
E - PE
X - XLPE
S - Silicone Rubber
R - Rubber ( natural or synthetic)
B - EPR
Z - XLOHLS
Z1 - OHLS
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H - Flat Construction (divisible cores, figure 8)

H2 - Flat Construction (non-divisible)
H5 - Twisted Cores (non-sheathed)
No Symbol - Circular Construction
U - Solid Conductor (Class 1)
R - Stranded Conductor (Class 2)
F - Flexible Conductor (Class 5, flexible cables)
K - Flexible Conductor (Class 5, fixed installations)
H - Highly Flexible (Class 6)

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X - Without Earth Core

G - With Earth Core (green/yellow)
N - Numbered Cores

Examples:
H05VV-F2X1.5
indicates a Harmonised 300/500V
PVC insulated & sheathed
twin twisted 1.5mm_ flexible cord
(3182Y 1.5)
H07V-R1X16
indicates a Harmonised 450/750V
PVC insulated single core 16mm2
stranded (6491X 16)

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UK (CMA) References
To assist the ongoing Harmonisation scheme, the UK
system is slowly being phased out, no new codes have
been allocated for a number of years. However as many
of the old references are so familiar within the industry,
it is still useful to list the combinations.
Basically they are composed of four or five figures,
followed by alphabetical suffixes, where relevant. The
first figure denotes the voltage grade, in four digit
codes. In five digit codes, the first two figures indicate
its high-voltage rating. The next two figures describe
the construction type and finish, the last figure(s)
denote the number of cores. The suffix letter denotes
the insulation and, or sheathing material.

1st
0
2
3
6

Figure
Special insulation thickness
300/300V or 450/750V flex
300/500V or 450/750V flex
600/1000V (or 300/500V; 450/750V according to latest
edition of BS6004 and BS6007)
61 1900/3300V
85 5000V (for Neon signs)

2nd & 3rd Figures

02 Braided, twisted flexible cords
04 Braided, circular flexible cords
09 Heat Resistant PVC flexible cords
10 Braided, compounded circular cables
12 Lead Alloy sheathed cables
18 Insulated & Sheathed, circular cords and cables
19 Insulated & Sheathed, flat cords and cables
20 Unkinkable domestic belted & braided flexibles

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21 Interlocking spiral steel armoured cables

24 Insulated & Sheathed, flat cables, bare earth
26 Insulated & Sheathed, steel wire braided & transparent
PVC sheathed cables
28 Insulated & Sheathed, Miners Cap Lamp cord
36 Welding cable
49 Insulated, circular cables and flexible cords
57 Insulated & HOFR sheathed shipwiring
58 Insulated, HOFR bedded, SW Braid, HOFR sheathed
shipwiring
67 Insulated, Lift control, taped & textile braided cable
70 Insulated, circular flexible cables
77 Insulated, glass braided, treated, single core flexible
78 Insulated, glass braided, treated, twin twisted flexible
79 Insulated, glass braided, treated, multicore circular
80 Insulated, sheathed, copper braid, sheathed, circular
flexible
81 Insulated, parallel twin (figure 8) flexible
94 Insulated, sheathed, SWA, sheathed, circular cable

Suffix Letters
A
Cable or flexible cord with taped insulation, also for
Arctic Grade
B
OHLS (zero halogen low smoke) insulation
D
Silicone Rubber insulation
DD Silicone Rubber insulation and sheath
E
Polythene insulation
F
Polythene insulation and sheath
H
CSP insulation
P
PCP sheath
Q
CSP HOFR (heat, oil and flame retardant) sheath
T
EPR insulation
X
PVC insulation
Y
PVC insulation and sheath
(AL) Aluminium conductors
(S) Shaped conductors
(RP) Reduced flame propagation
(HR) Heat resistant
(HD) Heavy duty

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Section Five

Fire
Performance
Testing

Resistance to Fire,
A brief history
In the early 1970s IEC331 (IEC60331) became the
primary industry international standard, and is still
widely referred to.
It involved a relatively simple dry test, where the
cable was subjected to an open flame at 750 C for
3 hours whilst maintaining circuit integrity.
As a precursor to this standard in the late 1960s, a
special silicone rubber/glass insulation was being
manufactured and tested in accordance with the UK
Ministry of Defence (Navy) specification DGS 211.
BS6387 was introduced in 1983 to bring further
performance indicators into play, namely the effects
of water and shock when combined with flame. The
standard set up a number of alternative time and

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temperature parameters denoting the category the

cable achieved while still maintaining circuit
integrity.
The highest categories within BS6387 are C, W, Z
BS7629, introduced in 1993, not only took up the
performance guidelines of BS6387 but also
specified how the cable was manufactured to
ensure cables met the latest standards in Fire
Detection and Alarm Systems (BS5839) and Codes
of Practice for Emergency Lighting (BS5266).
The issue of low smoke and release of corrosive gas

IEC60754 and IEC61034 respectively.

In 2002 revisions to BS5839 to further integrate
and improve the test protocols, have now defined
two levels of fire performance
Standard Performance where the cable maintains
circuit integrity when simultaneously exposed to
flame at a temperature of 830 C with mechanical
shock for 15 minutes, followed by simultaneous
exposure to water drench and mechanical shock for
a further 15 minutes.
Enhanced Performance where the cable maintains
circuit integrity when simultaneously exposed to
flame at a temperature of 930 C with mechanical
shock for 60 minutes, followed by simultaneous
exposure to water drench and mechanical shock for
a further 60 minutes.

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was soon added to the performance requirements

and continues to be governed by standards such as

BS8434, published in 2003 was developed to cover

these requirements, Part 1 covered the Standard
grade while Part 2 covered the Enhanced category.
FT30 cables are suitable for most addressable
alarm systems, public address systems, emergency
lighting and voice evacuation systems.
FT120 cables should be employed in situations
where fire performance is recommended. These are
listed below;
unsprinklered buildings (or parts of) where
evacuation will be phased;
unsprinklered buildings where the height
exceeds 30m;
where designated a critical path, people will
remain in occupancy in areas remote from the fire.
In any other building in which the designer or
regulatory authority on the basis of a fire risk
assessment, that takes fire engineering
considerations into account considers that the use
of enhanced fire resisting cables is necessary.
Euro norm EN50200 was introduced in 2000, with
categories PH30 and PH120. The test method for
the standard category of BS5839:1 can now be
found as Annex E of BSEN50200, which now
includes water spray. BS8434-2 still exists for
enhanced cable category.
With the increasing dependence upon electrical
equipment not only for alarm and emergency
lighting systems, but also for essential power

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supplies to emergency (firefighters) lifts, fire

shutters, smoke curtains, etc, the UK cable industry
has, and is continuing to, meet the needs of Fire
Resistant Power cables, as described in the BS
7846, issued in 1996.
BS7846 (600/1000V) was radically revised to
complement the already established testing regime
of 300/500V fire resistant cables.

the boundaries even further. Now published and

called for within Approved document B, the building
regulations for fire safety, this constitutes a lifting
of the bar in terms of fire performance. The onset
of fire safety engineering principles have created a
need to raise the requirements and BS7346-6* (now
within BS8519-2010) now involves an integrated fire
test incorporating direct mechanical impact and
application of high pressure water, at a pressure
equivalent to that of a firemans hose. With ratings
of 30, 60 and 120 minutes, to cater for life safety
and fire fighting requirements, the performance of
power cables in fire situations has now been
significantly enhanced.

* The associated test protocol has now been published separately as BS8491-2008

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More recently BS7346 has been designed to extend

Fire Performance Chart

Voltage

to

Retardance

IEC 60332-1

Flame

IEC 60332-3

Rating

Manufactured

FT120

300/500V

BS7629

FT30

300/500V

BS7629

FT EMC

300/500V

BS7629

FTP

600/1000V

BS7846

FTP120

600/1000V

BS7846

FT SIFER

600/1000V

FT DATA

EN 50173

FT COAXIAL
FT CONNECTA

44

600/1000V

UL 1581 VW1

Product

Acid

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BS7346-6 (BS8519-2010)

IEC 61034
BS EN 50268

IEC 60754
BS EN 50267

BS5839 standard
BSEN50200 Annex E
BS EN 50200 PH30
BS5266
BS EN50200 PH60
BS5839 enhanced
BS8434.2
BS EN50200 PH120
BS6387 CWZ
BS7846 F2
IEC 60331

Circuit Integrity
Smoke

Gas

Resistance to fire testing

within scope of BS5839-1*
Standard

EN50200

Rating

PH30

PH60 PH120

Fire:
Temp (C)

Minimum

830

Temp (C)

Nominal

850

Temp (C)

Maximum

870

Application Time (min)

30

Thermocouple Diff (C) Maximum

60

120

40

Impact:
Method of Application

25mm bar at 60

Applied once every (minutes)

Water:
Included in Test

No

Method of Application

NA

Application Rate (l/min)

NA

Application Period (min)

NA

Overall Protocol:
F = Fire, I = Impact, W = Water

30min
F&I

60min 120min
F&I

* Tested at rated voltage of cable

Notes:
BS 5839-1:2002Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance
Clause 26: This clause relates to Cables, Wiring and Interconnections
Clause 26.2: This clause refers to those types of cable permitted to be used and includes BS7629, BS7846 &
EN60702(MICC)
Clause 26.2d: This clause refers to the Standard Classification for cables with Fire Integrity

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F&I

BS8434-2
Enhanced

830

930

910

610

910

850

950

950

650

950

870

970

990

690

990

30

120

180

30

15

40

40

NA

NA

NA*

25mm bar at 60

NA

NA

NA

NA

0.5

Yes

No

Yes

No

Spray Bar

NA

Sprinkler

NA

0.8

NA

0.8

NA

NA

Last 15

NA

180min F

15min F

15min F&I

Last 15

Last 60

15 min F&I 60 min F&I

BS6387 & BS7846 F2

+15 min

+60 min

+15 min

FI&W

FI&W

F&W

25mm bar at 60

Clause 26.2e: This clause refers to the Enhanced Classification for cables with Fire Integrity
Clause 26.2d requires cables to meet EN 50200, Annex E Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric
cables. Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with addition of water spray
Clause 26.2e calls for BS8434-2:2003 Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test for
unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930C flame and with water spray

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EN50200
Annex E
Standard

Resistance to fire testing of

600/1000v Power Cable
Standard

BS7846

Rating

F1

F2

F3

Fire:
As for Cat As for Cat

830

Temp (C)

Minimum

Temp (C)

Nominal

C of

C, W & Z

850

Temp (C)

Maximum

BS6387

of BS6387

870

Application Time (min)

Thermocouple Diff (C) Maximum

45
NA

NA

40

NA

As for

Indirect

Cat Z

25mm bar

of BS6387

at 60

Impact:
Method of Application

Applied once every (minutes)

NA

Water:
Included in Test

NA

As for

Yes

Method of Application

NA

Cat W

Dribble bar

Application Rate

NA

of BS6387

1.0 +_ 0.1 *

Application Period (min)

NA

Last 15
continuous

Overall Protocol:
F = Fire,I = Impact, W = Water

(* = litres per square metre per second)

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As for Cat As for Cat

30min F&I

C of

C, W & Z

+ 15min

BS6387

BS6387

FI&W

BS6387

BS8491

30

60

910

610

910

830

950

650

950

850

990

690

990

870

180

30

15

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

25mm bar

30

60

120

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Direct 25mm bar at 60

at 60

NA

NA

0.5

10

No

Yes

No

Yes

NA

Sprinkler

NA

Single nozzle

NA

0.25-0.30 *

NA

12.5 l/min

NA

Last 15

N/A

5sec bursts every

continuous

60sec for last 5min

15min F +
180min F

15min
F&W

15min F&I

25min

55min

115min

F&I +

F&I +

F&I +

5min

5min

5min

FI&W

FI&W

FI&W

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Section Six

Draka
Firetuf Cables

Clip and Gland selection chart

Cable ref.

Cable ref.

No. of cores

Core area
mm2

FTES2EH1.5
FTPLUS2EH1.5
FTES3EH1.5
FTPLUS3EH1.5
FTES4EH1.5
FTPLUS4EH1.5
FTES2EH2.5
FTPLUS2EH2.5
FTES3EH2.5
FTPUS3EH2.5
FTES4EH2.5
FTPLUS4EH2.5
FTES2EH4.0
FTPLUS2EH4.0
FTES3EH4.0
FTPLUS3EH4.0
FTES4EH4.0
FTPLUS4EH4.0
FTEMC2EH1.5
FTEMC2EH2.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

1.5

2.5

Clip and nylon gland references are for white, if red is required
add the letter R after the clip or gland coding.
* Clips for 2 or 3 cables.

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A2/A2F brass

Nylon OHLS

P-Clip

gland ref.**

gland ref.

WP30 (WP30/2*)

M20S

251/93

WP34 (WP34/2/3*)

M20S

251/93

WP32

M20S

251/93

WP37

M20S

251/93

WP37

M20S

251/93

WP40

M20S

251/93

WP37

M20S

251/93

WP40

M20S

251/93

WP37

M20S

251/93

WP43

M20S

252/93

WP43

M20

252/93

WP47

M20

252/93

WP43

M20

252/93

WP47

M20

252/93

WP47

M20

252/93

WP51

M20

254/94

WP51

M25

254/94

WP54

M25

254/94

WP34

M20S

251/93

WP37

M20S

251/93

** For Enhanced performance with Firetuf Plus, A2 brass glands

should be used for through joints.
** For Hazardous Areas, flameproof A2F brass glands should
be used.

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Fire resistant

Approvals and Jointing

All Firetuf cables are tested and Certified by LPCB
and BASEC to the latest edition of appropriate
Standards.

FT30
LPCB Reference 361d

FT30
BASEC Ref.No 004/004/381

Current Ratings and

Associated Volt Drop
Reference method C (Clipped direct)
One twin cable

One 3 or 4 core cable

single phase AC or DC

3 phase

Phase conductor Current Rating

2

Volt Drop

Current Rating

Volt Drop

CSA mm

mV/A/m

mV/A/m

1.5

19.5

29

17.5

25

2.5

27

18

24

15

4.0

36

11

32

9.5

* As defined in Appendix 4 table 4D2A and 4D2B of BS 7671, the

IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition. Conductor operating
temperature: 70C. Ambient temperature: 30C

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BS 5839-1:2002 recommends that cables are

installed without joints if possible. When through
joints are used, all terminations and other
accessories should be such as to minimise the

Appropriately jointed Firetuf cables continue to provide circuit integrity up to

the full BS 5839 rating.

Reference Method B* (Enclosed in conduit on a wall or in trunking)

One twin cable

One 3 or 4 core cable

single phase AC or DC

3 phase

Current Rating

Volt Drop

Current Rating

Volt Drop

mV/A/m

mV/A/m

16.5

29

15

25

23

18

20

15

30

11

27

9.5

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probability of early failure in the event of a fire.

Surface Fixed
Cable Diameter

Recommended Spacing

(mm)

Horizontal (mm)

Vertical (mm)

Not exceeding 9mm

300

400

350

400

400

450

400

500

Exceeding 9mm but

not exceeding 15mm
Exceeding 15mm but
not exceeding 20mm
Exceeding 20mm but
not exceeding 40mm

For normal surface wiring, standard OHLS P clips

are ideal.

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Firetuf Building

7
8

5
6

1
11

4
3

1
CCTV

2
Emergency
Lighting

3
Main Power
Supply

4
Fire Alarm
Main Power

FT Coaxial

6
Break
Glass Units

FT30
FT30

57

5
Fire Alarm

Saffire OHLS
6944LSH

FTP

FT30

10
12

7
Lighting in
suspended ceiling
Saffire OHLS
3183B

8
Emergency
Lighting

9
Emergency Power
Supply, Lifts, Smoke,
Extraction, Hydrants

FT Sifer

10
Data
Transmission

11
Repeater Panel
FT120

Cat 5e OHLS

12
Socket Ring Main
Saffire OHLS
6242B

FTP120

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Tray Fixed
Maximum Spacing* depending on installation
Horizontal (mm)
*subject to compliance

700

Vertical (mm)
As Surface Fixed

Where installations require the use of trays,

stainless steel cable ties should be used. Inverted
trays (as illustrated above) should be treated as
surface fixed.

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with local regulations

Halogen Free, Low Smoke cable has been designed

and manufactured in the UK to provide superior
flame retardance and circuit integrity, together with
optimised ease of installation characteristics.
Manufactured to BS7629-1 and beyond the Standard
category of BS 5839-1:2002. Tested and approved by
LPCB and BASEC.
FT30 has been designed to meet the standard
requirements detailed in BS 5839-1:2002, Clause
26.2d. It meets both the PH30 and PH60 class
of BS EN 50200 and additionally meets the
requirements for integrated water spray and
mechanical shock also described in Clause 26.2d
and detailed in EN 50200 Annex E.
Cable ref.

No. of

Conductor

CSA

cores

Class

mm2

FTES2EH1.5

1.5

FTES3EH1.5

1.5

FTES4EH1.5

1.5

FTES2EH2.5

2.5

FTES3EH2.5

2.5

FTES4EH2.5

2.5

FTES2EH4.0

FTES3EH4.0

FTES4EH4.0

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 Fastest ever sheath removal, allowing

reduced termination times
Smallest diameter and most flexible
Easily dressable
Smallest bending radius without
deformation or cable kinking
Reduced weight
Twisted core construction to improve
signal clarity
Suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2

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hazardous areas

LPCB
TESTED &
CERTIFIED

BASEC
Protective earth

Nominal overall

Approx. nett

conductor CSA mm

diameter mm

weight kg/km

1.5

7.7

100

1.5

8.0

117

1.5

9.2

145

2.5

8.9

150

2.5

9.5

177

2.5

10.9

220

10.7

225

11.9

275

13.4

340

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Halogen Free, Low Smoke (OHLS) cable, maintaining

circuit integrity when exposed to fire. Meeting the
Enhanced category of BS 5839-1:2002.
Manufactured to BS 7629-1. Tested and approved by
LPCB and BASEC.
FT120 has been specially designed to meet the
Enhanced requirements detailed in BS 5839-1:2002,
Clause 26.2e. It therefore meets the PH30, PH60 and
PH120 class of BS EN 50200, and additionally meets
the requirements for integrated water spray and
mechanical shock also described in Clause 26.2e, and
detailed in BS 8434 Part 2:2003:
60 mins - fire and mechanical impact, followed by
60 mins - fire, mechanical impact and water
Cable ref.

No. of

Conductor

CSA

cores

Class

mm2

FTPLUS2EH1.5

1.5

FTPLUS3EH1.5

1.5

FTPLUS4EH1.5

1.5

FTPLUS2EH2.5

2.5

FTPLUS3EH2.5

2.5

FTPLUS4EH2.5

2.5

FTPLUS2EH4.0

FTPLUS3EH4.0

FTPLUS4EH4.0

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Lower termination costs

No special tools or training
Ease of handling and installation
Available in long lengths
Twisted core construction to improve
signal clarity
Suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2
hazardous areas
Improved flexibility

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LPCB
TESTED &
CERTIFIED

BASEC
Protective earth

Nominal overall

Approx. nett

conductor CSA mm

diameter mm

weight kg/km

1.5

8.6

130

1.5

9.0

135

1.5

10.1

170

2.5

9.9

175

2.5

10.6

200

2.5

11.9

250

11.7

250

12.8

300

14.4

370

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In airport environments, where higher than normal

levels of electro magnetic radiation are present,
alarm systems could be vulnerable to false alarms.
FT emc cables were specifically designed in
conjunction with BAA to meet the onerous
requirements for immunity to Electro Magnetic
Interference (EMI). A range of FT emc cables have
been extensively used in the alarm system of
London Heathrows new Terminal 5 complex. Zero
Halogen, Low Smoke (OHLS) cable, maintaining
circuit integrity when exposed to fire, meeting the
Standard category of BS 5839-1:2002.
Manufactured to BS 7629-1. Tested and approved by
LPCB and BASEC.

Cable ref.

No. of

Conductor

CSA

cores

Class

mm2

FTEMC2EH1.5

1.5

FTEMC2EH2.5

2.5

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Increased immunity to EMI

Available in long lengths
Ease of handling and installation
Lower termination costs
Twisted core construction to improve
signal clarity
Suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2
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LPCB
TESTED &
CERTIFIED

BASEC

Earth

Nominal overall

Approx. nett

CSA mm

diameter mm

weight kg/km

1.5

8.3

110

2.5

9.7

170

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By utilisation of high performance materials, Draka has now

enhanced the circuit integrity performance of this design of
600/1000V SWA armoured power cable so as to meet the
most onerous requirements of BS8519-2010 - selection and
installation of fire resistant power and control cable systems
for life safety and fire fighting applications code of practice (previously BS7346-6). The new code defines fire
performance requirements of various types of fire rated
cables in maintaining circuit integrity for life safety, fire
fighting and property protection systems.
Fire Safety systems include automatic fire suppression
facilities, fire detection and alarms, fire compartmentalisation,
smoke control and ventilation, sprinkler and wet risers,
ventilation and shutters, fire fighting lifts etc.
All these systems require secure power supplies in the event
of fire and the result of emphasis on the performance of the
existing generation of power cables has highlighted the need
for enhanced performance.
FTP120 meets the specified requirement of the constructional
standard BS7846 and in providing enhanced circuit integrity
preserves the handling and installation characteristics of a
wire armoured design.
The Building Regulations Approved Document B on fire safety
was revised on 1st April 2007 and this now specifies fire
performance in accordance with BS7346-6 (now BS8519-2010)
FTP120 can be specified with confidence in meeting the
demanding performance required to support modern fire
engineering systems in todays buildings.
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TESTED &
CERTIFIED

BASEC

Voltage rating(Uo/U):

600/1000V.

Operating temp:

-40C to +90C
(The cable should
not be flexed when
either the ambient
or cable
temperature is
below 0C).

Min. bending radius:

8 x overall diameter
of cable.

Current rating:

refers to table 4E4A

and 4E4B of
BS7671, ERA
69-30 pt V or pages
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Physical Characteristics

Note: In the event of a fire, the increase in

impedance may require consideration to the
installation of larger conductor sizes, to
accommodate motor starting loads and the
performance of protective conductors.

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FTP120
Technical Data
2 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

0.7

1.25

15.8

23.2

870

0.7

1.25

17.1

24.5

990

10

0.7

1.25

18.9

26.4

1140

16

0.7

1.25

20.4

27.9

1320

25

0.9

1.25

20.6

28.1

1400

35

0.9

1.6

22.3

30.5

1820

50

1.6

24.2

32.4

2140

70

1.1

1.6

27.3

35.7

2680

95

1.1

30.2

39.7

3530

120

1.2

32.8

42.6

4170

150

1.4

35.9

45.9

4940

185

1.6

2.5

39.5

51

6370

240

1.7

2.5

43.6

55.3

7730

300

1.8

2.5

47.6

59.5

9170

400

2.5

52.9

65.2

11190

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

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Reactance

Impedance

Max.arm.

resistance

@50Hz

AC@90C

resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

/km

4.61

5.878

0.099

5.878

7.9

3.08

3.927

0.094

3.928

1.83

2.333

0.093

2.335

1.15

1.466

0.088

1.469

3.7

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.93

3.7

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

2.6

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.5

2.3

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

1.4

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

4.3

0.124

0.1597

0.073

0.176

1.2

0.0991

0.1284

0.073

0.148

0.82

0.0754

0.989

0.072

0.122

0.73

0.0601

0.0801

0.072

0.107

0.67

0.047

0.0641

0.071

0.096

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FTP120
Technical Data
3 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
mm2

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

0.7

1.25

16.8

24.3

970

0.7

1.25

17.9

25.4

1080

10

0.7

1.25

20

27.5

1270

16

0.7

1.25

21.7

29.1

1500

25

0.9

1.6

24.9

35

2110

35

0.9

1.6

27.3

35.5

2480

50

1.6

27.5

35.7

2720

70

1.1

1.6

31.1

39.5

3480

95

1.1

34.1

43.8

4630

120

1.2

37.2

47.1

5490

150

1.4

2.5

40.9

52.5

6900

185

1.6

2.5

45.2

56.7

8170

240

1.7

2.5

49.9

61.9

10070

300

1.8

2.5

54.7

66.8

12040

400

2.5

60.9

73.5

14790

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

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Reactance

Impedance

Max.arm.

resistance

@50Hz

AC@90C

resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

/km

4.61

5.878

0.099

5.878

7.9

3.08

3.927

0.094

3.928

1.83

2.333

0.093

2.335

1.15

1.466

0.088

1.469

3.5

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.93

2.5

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

2.3

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.5

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

1.8

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

1.3

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

1.2

0.124

0.1597

0.073

0.176

0.78

0.0991

0.1284

0.073

0.148

0.71

0.0754

0.989

0.072

0.122

0.63

0.0601

0.0801

0.072

0.107

0.58

0.047

0.0641

0.071

0.096

0.52

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FTP120
Technical Data
4 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

0.7

1.25

18.1

25.6

1040

0.7

1.25

19.4

26.9

1240

10

0.7

1.25

21.9

29.3

1440

16

0.7

1.6

23.7

31.2

1880

25

0.9

1.6

27.3

35.5

2450

35

0.9

1.6

30.1

38.2

2930

50

1.6

30.6

39.1

3290

70

1.1

34.5

44.3

4540

95

1.1

38.5

48.5

5700

120

1.2

2.5

42

53.4

7230

150

1.4

2.5

46.5

58.1

8500

185

1.6

2.5

51.3

63.3

10210

240

1.7

2.5

56.8

69.1

12680

300

1.8

2.5

61.9

74.6

15250

400

3.15

70

84.7

19760

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

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Reactance

Impedance

Max.arm.

resistance

@50Hz

AC@90C

resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

/km

4.61

5.878

0.099

5.878

7.9

3.08

3.927

0.094

3.928

1.83

2.333

0.093

2.335

3.7

1.15

1.466

0.088

1.469

3.1

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.93

2.3

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.5

1.8

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

1.2

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

1.1

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

0.76

0.124

0.1597

0.073

0.176

0.68

0.0991

0.1284

0.073

0.148

0.61

0.0754

0.989

0.072

0.122

0.54

0.0601

0.0801

0.072

0.107

0.49

0.047

0.0641

0.071

0.096

0.35

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Halogen free, Low Smoke (OHLS) cable with

stranded copper conductors and a protective
armour layer. Manufactured to BS 7846. Tested
and approved by LPCB and BASEC.
These cables offer the advantages of an armoured
600/1000 Volt rated, Halogen Free, Low Smoke cable
with circuit integrity. They are intended for use in
installations where vital circuits are required to
continue operation in the event of the outbreak of
fire. FTP is particularly suited for use in public
buildings and constructions (such as hospitals,
theatres, shopping developments, tunnels, mass
transit railways, oil & petrochemical plants, power
stations and computer installations) where the
danger to life, equipment and structures may be
greatly increased in the event of a power failure due
to fire.
FTP Cables have been installed extensively on the
London Underground, several major UK airports and
other infrastructure projects as well as in major
building projects in Hong Kong and the United
Arab Emirates.

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LPCB
TESTED &
CERTIFIED

BASEC

Physical Characteristics

-40C to +90C
(The cable
should not be
flexed when
either the
ambient or cable
temperature is
below 0C).

Min. bending radius:

8 x overall
diameter of
cable.

Current rating:

refers to table 4E4A

and 4E4B of BS7671
17th Edition, ERA
69-30 pt V or pages
234-237 and 244-247

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Voltage rating(Uo/U): 600/1000V.

Operating temp:

Note: In the event of a fire, the increase

in impedance may require consideration
to the installation of larger conductor
sizes, to accommodate motor starting
loads and the performance of protective
conductors.
N.B. Also available in unarmoured
design. Details available on request.

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FTP
Technical Data
2 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

1.5*

0.6

0.9

8.7

13.1

420

2.5*

0.7

0.9

10.0

14.6

500

4*

0.7

0.9

11.1

15.7

580

6*

0.7

0.9

12.3

16.9

660

10*

0.7

0.9

14.2

19.0

830

16*

0.7

1.25

15.9

21.4

1000

25

0.9

1.25

15.7

21.4

1100

35

0.9

1.6

17.7

24.3

1550

50

1.0

1.6

20.0

26.8

1850

70

1.1

1.6

23.0

30.0

2450

95

1.1

2.0

26.1

34.1

3350

120

1.2

2.0

28.9

37.1

3900

150

1.4

2.0

31.9

40.3

4650

185

1.6

2.5

35.9

45.7

5950

240

1.7

2.5

40.0

50.0

7350

300

1.8

2.5

44.3

54.5

8700

400

2.0

2.5

49.4

60.0

10750

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

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resistance

Reactance Impedance

Star

Max.arm.

@50Hz

AC@90C capacitance resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

F/km

at 20C

12.100

15.428

0.104

15.428

0.23

10.7

7.410

9.448

0.101

9.448

0.25

8.8

4.610

5.878

0.099

5.878

0.27

7.9

3.080

3.927

0.094

3.928

0.30

7.0

1.830

2.333

0.093

2.335

0.32

6.0

1.150

1.466

0.088

1.469

0.35

3.8

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.930

0.38

3.7

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

0.42

2.5

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.500

0.45

2.3

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

0.49

2.0

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

0.55

1.4

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

0.57

1.3

0.124

0.160

0.073

0.176

0.57

1.2

0.0991

0.128

0.073

0.148

0.55

0.82

0.0754

0.099

0.072

0.122

0.60

0.73

0.0601

0.080

0.072

0.107

0.62

0.67

0.0470

0.064

0.071

0.096

0.64

0.59

/km

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FTP
Technical Data
3 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

1.5*

0.6

0.9

9.3

13.7

426

2.5*

0.7

0.9

10.6

15.2

540

4*

0.7

0.9

11.8

16.4

640

6*

0.7

0.9

13.1

17.7

740

10*

0.7

1.25

15.1

20.6

1080

16*

0.7

1.25

17.0

22.7

1310

25*

0.9

1.6

20.0

26.6

1800

35*

0.9

1.6

22.3

29.1

2200

50

1.0

1.6

22.8

29.6

2450

70

1.1

1.6

26.3

33.3

3200

95

1.1

2.0

29.9

38.1

4450

120

1.2

2.0

33.1

41.5

5300

150

1.4

2.5

37.0

46.6

6700

185

1.6

2.5

41.1

50.9

8050

240

1.7

2.5

46.0

56.2

9950

300

1.8

2.5

50.9

61.3

12050

400

2.0

2.5

56.9

67.7

14800

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

78

resistance

Reactance Impedance

Star

Max.arm.

@50Hz

AC@90C capacitance resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

F/km

at 20C

12.100

15.428

0.104

15.428

0.23

10.2

7.410

9.448

0.101

9.448

0.25

8.2

4.610

5.878

0.099

5.878

0.27

7.5

3.080

3.927

0.094

3.925

0.30

6.6

1.830

2.333

0.093

2.335

0.32

4.0

1.150

1.466

0.088

1.469

0.35

3.6

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.930

0.37

2.5

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

0.42

2.3

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.500

0.45

2.0

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

0.49

1.8

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

0.55

1.3

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

0.57

1.2

0.124

0.160

0.073

0.176

0.55

0.78

0.0991

0.128

0.073

0.148

0.55

0.71

0.0754

0.099

0.072

0.122

0.60

0.63

0.0601

0.080

0.072

0.107

0.62

0.58

0.0470

0.064

0.071

0.096

0.64

0.52

/km

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FTP
Technical Data
4 Core
Nominal Insulation

Nominal

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

area of

armour

dia. under

overall

cable

wire dia.

armour

diameter

weight

thickness

conductor
2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

1.5*

0.6

0.9

10.1

14.5

520

2.5*

0.7

0.9

11.6

16.2

620

4*

0.7

0.9

13.0

17.6

730

6*

0.7

1.25

14.4

19.9

990

10*

0.7

1.25

16.8

22.3

1260

16*

0.7

1.25

18.9

24.6

1640

25*

0.9

1.6

22.2

28.8

2150

35*

0.9

1.6

24.8

31.6

2650

50

1.0

1.6

26.2

33.2

3100

70

1.1

2.0

30.7

38.9

4400

95

1.1

2.0

34.5

42.9

5650

120

1.2

2.5

38.7

48.3

7250

150

1.4

2.5

42.8

52.6

8550

185

1.6

2.5

47.6

57.8

10300

240

1.7

2.5

53.8

64.2

12900

300

1.8

2.5

59.2

70.0

15550

400

2.0

3.15

66.6

79.3

20250

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular conductors

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resistance

Reactance Impedance

Star

Max.arm.

@50Hz

AC@90C capacitance resistance

DC@20C
/km

AC@90C
/km

/km

/km

F/km

at 20C

12.100

15.428

0.104

15.428

0.23

9.5

7.410

9.448

0.101

9.448

0.25

7.7

4.610

5.878

0.099

5.878

0.27

6.8

3.080

3.927

0.094

3.925

0.30

4.3

1.830

2.333

0.093

2.335

0.32

3.7

1.150

1.466

0.088

1.469

0.35

3.2

0.727

0.927

0.082

0.930

0.37

2.3

0.524

0.668

0.077

0.673

0.42

2.0

0.387

0.494

0.076

0.500

0.45

1.8

0.268

0.342

0.075

0.349

0.48

1.2

0.193

0.247

0.074

0.258

0.55

1.1

0.153

0.196

0.072

0.209

0.55

0.76

0.124

0.160

0.073

0.176

0.55

0.68

0.0991

0.128

0.073

0.148

0.55

0.61

0.0754

0.099

0.072

0.122

0.58

0.54

0.0601

0.080

0.072

0.107

0.62

0.49

0.0470

0.064

0.071

0.096

0.63

0.35

/km

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LU approved single core cable for use where applications

call for cable to BS7211 or a fire surviving equivalent.
FT Sifer has been specially developed to meet the onerous
testing requirements demanded by LU, particularly in line
with the stringent vertical flame propagation testing,
Nominal area

Insulation

Mean diameter

of conductor

thickness

(upper limit)

mm

mm

mm

82

1.5

0.7

3.9

2.5

0.8

4.6

0.8

5.1

0.8

5.6

10

1.0

7.1

16

1.0

8.1

25

1.2

9.8

35

1.2

10.9

50

1.4

13.4

70

1.4

15.2

95

1.6

17.6

120

1.6

19.3

150

1.8

21.3

185

2.0

23.7

240

2.2

26.8

300

2.4

29.7

400

2.6

33.3

500

2.8

37.2

630

2.8

41.3

TESTED &

APPROVED

Approx. weight

Conductor resistance

of cable

Max @20C

kg/km

/km

32

12.10

43

7.41

55

4.61

85

3.08

146

1.83

198

1.15

320

0.727

410

0.524

549

0.387

770

0.268

1140

0.193

1425

0.153

1720

0.124

2155

0.0991

2900

0.0754

3540

0.0601

4410

0.0470

5660

0.0366

7140

0.0283

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which goes above and beyond the

BS7211 requirements for single core
cables. FT Sifer has now got full
LU approval in accordance with 1085 across the size range of
1.5mm2 to 70mm2.

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Circuit Integrity Structured Wiring Alarm cable.

Compatible with all known connection systems
according to EN 50173.
Based on the design for structured wiring (found in
IEC 61156 and BS EN 50288), FT Data cable brings
together high frequency data transmission and circuit
integrity in a one pair, two pair and four pair cable
that will continue to transmit data even when being
directly attacked by fire.
FT Data has successfully passed BS 5839: 2002
test protocols. This patented design allows the
continuation of data transmission in the event of a fire.

Halogen Free, Low Smoke (OHLS) coaxial cable for

visual safety systems.
Fire resistant 75 Coax similar to RG59. Ideal for
CCTV, security, smoke detection and evacuation
monitoring applications, where continued
functionality is required during a fire situation. Due
to the zero halogen low smoke construction FT
Coaxial is ideal for use in public, commercial and
industrial environments.
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FT Data has three designs:

one, two and four pair
construction all using the
same wire size of 0.63mm,
overall screened plus a drain
wire and braided.
Part No.

Nominal Diameter

Approx weight

mm

kg/km

1 pair

910234

6.8

48

2 pair

910244

8.1

97

4 pair

910245

10.45

122

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Cable

Physical Characteristics
Min. bending radius:

Installation: 10 x
overall diameter.
Fixed: 5 x overall
diameter.

Temperature range:

Installation: -5C
to +60C
Operating: -30C
to +70C

Conductor Diameter:

0.65mm

Overall Diameter:

9.1mm

Approximate weight:

110 kg/km

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Halogen Free, Low Smoke (OHLS) modular wiring

system, offering time and cost saving benefits whilst
delivering the highest level of safety.
The FT Connecta system has been designed for
ease of installation and cost effectiveness, allied to
the overall safety of the system. The Connecta
system provides solutions for lighting and power
supplies in tunnel environments.
Based on FT power or armoured OHLS cable,
Connecta is available in both fire resistant and
flame retardant designs, and also offers ingress
protection to IP 67.
Available in the size range 2.5mm2 to 50mm2 and
manufactured to the bespoke requirements of the
client, FT Connecta offers a time and cost effective
solution to a variety of safety critical applications.
Every Connecta system is designed with the clients
preset lengths between moulded socket outlets,

Luminaire

Secondary
cable

Fire
Resistant
cleats

Primary
cable

Connecta
socket
and plug

Brown
L1

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Black
L2

Grey
L3

which are unique to

each installation. Secondary
outputs are taken from the
primary cables via moulded
plugs to individual appliances.
The system is therefore, easy
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maintenance.
The FT Connecta system has
been installed in the
Channel Tunnel Rail Link
(CTRL), London Underground,
Heathrow Terminal 5 Tunnels,
Dublin Port Tunnel and the
Singapore Mass Transit
Network (MRT) amongst others.

Reduced installation time

Reduced installation costs
Circuit integrity equivalent to
BS 6387 C,W & Z
Ingress protection to IP 67
Minimum maintenance
requirements
System flexibility to meet clients
positioning requirements
Lightweight and compact jointing
system

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Section Seven

Draka Wiring
Cables
Saffire OHLS
and PVC

Halogen Free, Low

Smoke (OHLS) Cables
Design and Testing
Meeting the challenges of hazardous environments.
Draka UK has placed itself in the forefront of cable
design and material technology and is able to assist its
customers in meeting ever more demanding
requirements placed on cable performance, through an
ongoing process of close technical co-operation with its
end-users. Illustrating this commitment has been the
companys development of its Saffire Halogen Free, Low
Smoke OHLS range of cables.
Draka UK engineers have developed this range working
closely with major specifying and testing bodies such as
London Underground, British Nuclear Fuels, BAA and
the Loss Prevention Council.
Cables within the Saffire OHLS range show
significantly improved performance, when compared
with conventional cables, in meeting the demands of
the specific hazards within a fire situation. This is
achieved by the reduction of harmful gases and smoke
production during burning.
Saffire OHLS cables are particularly suitable for use in
buildings and constructions such as hospitals, theatres,
shopping precincts, tunnels and public utilities where
protection of life, equipment and structures is essential.

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Compliance
Cables rarely initiate a fire, but under fire conditions
PVC cables can produce copious quantities of vision
obscuring smoke and corrosive/noxious acidic gases. In
contrast, OHLS cables produce minimal smoke
obscuration and acidic gas and have been
demonstrated as complying where applicable with the
following test standards:

Low Smoke Emission

BS EN 61034
Under defined conditions this test measures the smoke
carried out in a 3m cubed chamber where a cable
sample is subjected to fire.
The reduction in visibility is measured by transmitting a
beam of light across the inside of the chamber to a
photo electric cell which measures the amount of light
received, both before and during the burning phase.
The results are expressed as a percentage of the
original signal that is maintained.

3000
mm

Fan Flow

Photocell

height 2150mm

7m3/min to 13m3/min

Door

Draught Screen

Light Source

height 1000mm

height 2150mm

00
15
m
m

00

00

30

30

0
50 m
m

75

Burner

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emission from electric cables during fire. The test is

Gases Evolved During Combustion

BS EN 50267
These international tests were developed to determine
the amount of acid gas evolved by burning cable
components.
Part 1. This test measures the amount of Hydrochloric
acid (HCI) evolved in burning a known amount of
sample. The result is expressed as a percentage of the
sample weight. OHLS materials return values <0.5%
acid gas, where typical PVC materials return values in
the region of 23%
Part 2. This test measures the corrosivity of the
evolved gases in terms of their acidity (pH) and their
conductivity (S/mm)

Reduced Flame Propagation

BS EN 60332-3
This test defines the ability of bunched cables to restrict
vertical flame spread when laid in trunking, or on cable
trays. The test comprises of 4 categories each
determined by the amount of combustible material in a
1 metre sample, as shown in the table below.
CATEGORY
Value of combustible
material in a 1 metre
sample. (litres)
Exposure to fire
in minutes.
92

3.5

1.5

0.5

40

40

20

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The cable samples are secured vertically next to one

another on a vertical ladder where they are exposed to
fire from a ribbon gas burner for the pre-arranged
times. After burning has ceased, the samples are wiped
clean to examine the onset of char. The charring should
not have reached a height exceeding 2.5m above the
bottom edge of the burner.

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Ref. 6491B
Standard: BS 7211.
Voltage rating: 450/750V. *
Current rating: refers to tables 4E1A and 4E1B of
BS7671 or on pages 220-223.

Reference
number

6491B

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

Insulation
thickness

2
2

Conductor
Resistance
at 20C
/Km
12.1
7.41

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

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4.6
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
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.4
1.6
1.6
1.8
2.2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
2.8

mm
0.7
0.8

* When installed in an earthed metal enclosure, cables are suitable for

voltages up to 1000V a.c. or up to 750V to earth d.c.

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Application: Industrial wiring

installations where smoke
and acid gas emission would
pose a major hazard in the
event of fire. These cables
are intended for drawing into
trunking and conduit. They
may also be used inside fixed,
protected installations such
as light fittings, appliances,
switchgear and controlgear,
which are to be used in

Mean overall
diameter
(upper limit)
mm
3.4
4.2

Approx.
nett weight

Harmonised
code

kg/km
22
35

H07Z-R
H07Z-R

4.8
5.4
6.8
8.0
9.8
11.0
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.5
26.5
29.5
33.5
37.0
41.0

50
72
121
182
285
390
520
720
980
1220
1500
1910
2490
3100
3950
5000
6350

H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
H07Z-R
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higher temperature zones.

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Ref. 624* BH
Standard: BS 7211.
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Current rating: refers to tables 4D5 of BS7671 or on
pages 218-219.
Application: Domestic and light industrial wiring,
where smoke and acid gas emission would pose a
major hazard in the event of fire. Can be clipped to
surface, on trays or in free air where there is little
risk of mechanical damage. Suitable for laying into
trunking or conduit etc. when mechanical protection
is required. May be embedded in plaster or laid in
walls.
Reference
number

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

6242BH
6242B7H
6242BH
6242B7H
6242BH
6242B7H
6242BH
6242BH
6242BH
6242BH

mm2
1
1
1.5
1.5
2.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2

* Stranded Class 2 cpc

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Maximum
resistance
of conductor
at 20C
/km
18.1
18.1
12.1
12.1
7.41
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15

Insulation
thickness

mm
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7

mm
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3

Mean overall diameter

Lower limit

Upper limit

mm
4.1 x 7.6
4.2 x 7.8
4.4 x 8.1
4.5 x 8.3
4.9 x 9.3
5.0 x 9.5
5.5 x 10.4
6.2 x 12.0
7.3 x 14.5
8.4 x 17.0

mm
5.0 x 9.1
5.1 x 9.4
5.3 x 9.7
5.4 x 10.0
6.0 x 11.2
6.1 x 11.4
6.7 x 12.6
7.5 x 14.6
8.8 x 17.6
10.1 x 20.5

Circuit
Approx.
protective nett weight
conductor
cross-section
mm2
kg/km
1.0
67
1.0
72
1.0
80
1.0
85
1.5
113
1.5
119
1.5
155
2.5
219
*4.0
333
*6.0
495

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Sheath
thickness

SWIFTFIT

Ref. Swiftfit
Standard: Generally to HD21.14, BS 7211 & PR EN 50525.
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Current rating: Refer to table 4D2A and 4D2B in
BS 7671 or pages 214-217.
Application: Flexible cable for fixed installation
within buildings.

Ref.

3 Core

4 Core

5 Core

7 Core
12 core

98

Nominal Area
of Conductors

Part
Number

Class of
Conductor

mm2
1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
1.5
2.5
4.0
6.0
1.5
1.5

YYOHLS3G1.5GY
YYOHLS3G2.5GY
YYOHLS3G4.0GY
YYOHLS3G6.0GY
YYOHLS4G1.5GY
YYOHLS4G2.5GY
YYOHLS4G4.0GY
YYOHLS4G6.0GY
YYOHLS5G1.5GY
YYOHLS5G2.5GY
YYOHLS5G4.0GY
YYOHLS5G6.0GY
YYOHLS7G1.5GY
YYOHLS12G1.5GY

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

Maximum
Conductor
Resistance
/km @ 20OC
12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
12.1
12.1

Sheath
Thickness

Sheath
Diameter

Approx. Nett
Weight

mm
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.7
0.7

mm
0.9
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.2
1.5

mm
8.4
10.1
11.4
12.8
9.4
11.0
12.5
14.1
10.4
12.1
14.1
16.0
11.5
15.6

kg/km
115
170
255
340
145
210
310
425
180
255
400
545
229
385

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Insulation
Thickness

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHY HAS DRAKA PRODUCED SAFFIRE SWIFTFIT?
The latest installation practises in commercial buildings are
showing an increase in the amount of cable basket being used.
Draka have produced a cable which will sit straight in the basket
off of the drum, and removes the requirement for excessive
dressing and strapping down of the cable, thus considerably
reducing installation costs.

WHERE CAN THIS CABLE BE USED?

As above, this cable is advantageous in fixed installations, where
groups of cables are laid in cable basket. The fact that it is a SAFFIRE
OHLS cable makes it suitable for all commercial applications

ARENT THERE A NUMBER OF THESE CABLES ON THE

MARKET TODAY?
Yes, however the cables on the market today are generally classed
as Flexible cords, and are not strictly rated as installation cables.
Draka have addressed this issue.

HOW IS A FLEX DIFFERENT TO SAFFIRE SWIFTFIT?

Stranded flexible conductors (class 5) are allowed within the
standards, to have a higher Conductor resistance (CR) than the
equivalent solid or stranded rigid conductors. This equates to
between 7 and 10% difference in Conductor resistance. This would,
if nothing was done, negatively affect the current rating, by as
much as 4%. In respect of this Draka have matched the Conductor
resistance of the flexible conductor in the SAFFIRE YY OHLS
product to meet class 2 (stranded rigid) requirements.

DOES THIS CABLE HAVE A BASEC APPROVAL?

Draka have worked with BASEC and hold a certificate of assessed
design (CAD), however there is no British Standard (BS) against
which to manufacture these cables, although they are generally
manufactured in accordance with aspects of BS7211, HD 21.14 and
PR EN 50525. However, notice has been taken that the intended
use for these cables is as an INSTALLATION CABLE and NOT a
CORD, and they are therefore not intended to be flexed
repetitively. The use of these cables for fixed installations should
include consideration of the influences that the cable is subject to
in use (Installation methods such as grouping). Please refer to
question below on current ratings. All of these factors were taken
into account in the formation of the CAD.

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The answer to this is yes, as long as attention is drawn to certain

clauses within the 17th edition. These clauses are 120.3, 120.4, 133.1
and 511. Clauses 133.1 and 511 refer to compliance with standards,
and there is a statement that everything should comply to a British
or Harmonised standard. There is a rider to this that where
equipment is not covered by a British or harmonised standard, or
is used outside the scope of its standard, the designer or person
responsible for specifying the installation shall confirm that the
equipment provides the same degree of safety as that afforded by
compliance with the regulations. Work is being undertaken to
provide a standard to produce this cable against, and in the
meantime, as above, Draka have a Certificate of Assessed Design
from BASEC, to substantiate the safety of the cable.

WITH RESPECT TO THE WIRING REGULATIONS, WHICH

TABLES DO I USE FOR CURRENT RATINGS?
Historically, stranded flexible class 5 conductors have been allowed
to have a higher resistance than class 1 (solid) or class 2 (stranded)
within BSEN 60228 - the conductor standard for the cable industry.
This now means that flexible conductors have a higher resistance
than the equivalent class 1 or 2 conductors that are most commonly
found in installation cables. This would, if nothing was done,
negatively affect the current rating, by as much as 4%. In light of
this Draka has responded by matching the conductor resistance for
its flexible conductors in these cables, with those of the class 1 and 2
equivalents. In light of this Draka Saffire Swift Fit can be rated using
table 4D2A from the 17th edition wiring regulations (Multicore 70C
thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cables, non armoured).

DO THESE CABLES HAVE CORE COLOURS, OR IS IT A

CASE OF BLACK NUMBERED CORES?
Saffire Swiftfit is available in 3, 4 and 5 core designs with core
colours as below:3 Core Brown, Blue & Green/Yellow.
4 Core Brown, Black, Grey & Green/Yellow.
5 Core Brown, Black, Grey, Blue & Green/Yellow
7+12 Core White numbered cores & Green/Yellow
Please note that all values shown are nominal, based on current design practices/formulae
and could be subject to change. (Rev5 20/07/09)

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IF I INSTALL THESE CABLES, AM I COMPLYING WITH THE

WIRING REGULATIONS?

General Wiring Cable

Ref. 6491X
Standard: BS 6004
Voltage rating: 450/750V*
Current rating: refers to tables 4D1A and 4D1B in
BS7671 or on pages 206-209.

Reference
number

6491X

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

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

1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Conductor
resistance
20C
/km
18.1
12.1
12.1
7.41
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
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283

Insulation
thickness
mm
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.4
1.6
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
2.8

* When installed in an earthed metal enclosure, cables are suitable for

voltages up to 1000V a.c. or up to 750V to earth d.c.
** (1mm2 300/500V)

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Application: Industrial wiring,

these cables are intended for
installing into trunking and
conduit. They may also be
used inside fixed, protected
installation such as light
fitting, appliances, switchgear

Mean overall
diameter
(upper limit)
mm
2.7
3.2
3.3
3.9
4.0
4.6
5.2
6.7
7.8
9.7
10.9
12.8
14.6
17.1
18.8
20.9
23.3
26.6
29.6
33.2
36.9
41.1

Approx.
nett weight

Harmonised
codes

kg/km
15
21
22
32
35
50
71
120
180
280
380
510
710
970
1200
1480
1900
2480
3100
3950
5000
6350

H05V-U1
H07V-U1
H07V-R1
H07V-U1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
H07V-R1
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PVC Insulated and

PVC Sheathed Single
Core Cables
Ref. 6181YH
Standard: BS 6004.
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Current rating: refer to tables 4D1A and 4D1B in
BS7671 or on pages 206-209.
Reference
number

6181YH

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35

1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2

* Also available in precut metre tail packs.

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Maximum
resistance
of conductor
at 20C
/km
18.1
12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.83
1.15
0.727
0.524

Insulation
thickness

mm
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2

Application: Domestic and

light industrial wiring. Can be
clipped to surface, on trays
or in free air where there
little risk of mechanical
damage. Suitable for laying
into trunking or conduit etc.
when mechanical protection
is required. May be

Sheath
thickness

Mean overall
diameter
(upper limit)

Approx
nett weight

mm
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1

mm
4.5
4.9
5.8
6.8
7.4
8.8
10.5
12.5
13.5

kg/km
27
36
52
76
100
160
230
340
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PVC Insulated and PVC

Sheathed Flat Wiring
Cables with Bare CPC
Ref. 624-YH
Standard: BS 6004.
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Current rating: refers to tables 4D5 in BS7671 or on
pages 218-219.
Reference
number

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

Insulation
thickness

Sheath
thickness

mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1
1
1
2
2
2
2

mm
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

mm
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3

6243YH
Three Core
Flat with
Earth

1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

1
1
1
2
2
2
2

0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.3

6241YH
Single Core
Flat with
Earth

1.0
1.5

1
1

0.6
0.7

0.9
0.9

6242YH
Twin
Flat with
Earth

* Stranded class 2 cpc

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Application: Domestic and

light industrial wiring. Can be
clipped to surface, on trays
or in free air where there is
little risk of mechanical
damage. Suitable for laying
into trunking or conduit etc.
when mechanical protection
is required. May be
embedded in plaster or laid

Mean overall
diameter
Lower limit Upper limit
mm
mm
4.0 x 7.2 4.7 x 8.6
4.4 x 8.2 5.4 x 9.6
5.2 x 9.8 6.2 x 11.5
5.6 x 10.5 7.2 x 13.0
6.4 x 12.5 8.0 x 15.0
7.8 x 15.5 9.6 x 19.0
9.0 x 18.0 11.0 x 22.5

Circuit
protective
conductor
Cross-section
mm2
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
2.5
4.0*
6.0*

Approx
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kg/km
68
85
123
175
240
390
560

4.0 x 9.6
4.4 x 10.5
5.2 x 12.5
5.8 x 14.5
6.4 x 16.5
7.8 x 21.0
9.0 x 24.5

4.7 x 11.0
5.4 x 12.5
6.2 x 14.5
7.4 x 18.0
8.0 x 20.0
9.6 x 25.5
11.0 x 29

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0*
6.0*

91
117
170
250
340
540
790

4.0 x 5.1
4.4 x 5.4

5.2 x 6.4
5.8 x 7.0

1.0
1.0

40
48

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Draka Power
Cables
Saffire OHLS
and PVC

Ref. 694-LSH
Standard: BS 6724.
Voltage rating: 600/1000V.
Current rating: refers to tables 4E4A and 4E4B in
BS7671 or ERA 69-30 pt V on pages 234-237 and 244247 (for single cores, AWA, refer to 4E3A and 4E3B
on pages 230-233).

Reference
number

Single
Core
Aluminium
Wire
Armour
694AWLS

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

mm2
#50
#70
#95
#120
#150
*185
*240
*300
*400
*500
*630
*800
*1000

mm
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

mm
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

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm
12.7
14.7
16.6
18.5
20.8
23.2
26.0
28.6
32.4
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

mm
17.5
20.2
22.3
24.2
27.4
30.0
32.8
35.6
40.4
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

kg/km
800
960
1240
1510
1900
2320
2930
3580
4600
5770
7250
9381
11540

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.
# Compacted circular conductors.

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Application: Industrial wiring

and mains distribution, where
smoke and acid gas emission
would pose a major hazard in
the event of fire. Can be laid
direct in the ground, or in
ducts, clipped to surface, on
trays or in free air. May be

Maximum resistance
Reactance
of cable
@50 Hz
DC at 20C AC at 20C
/km
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

/km
0.4938
0.3410
0.2469
0.1962
0.1594
0.1280
0.0985
0.0797
0.0635
0.0513
0.0419
0.0349
0.0303

/km
0.104
0.101
0.097
0.094
0.095
0.093
0.090
0.088
0.089
0.087
0.085
0.087
0.085

Impedance
AC @ 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
0.505
0.356
0.265
0.217
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.109
0.101
0.095
0.094
0.090

F/km
0.41
0.46
0.53
0.56
0.52
0.54
0.59
0.63
0.62
0.66
0.70
0.85
0.87

/km
1.30
0.75
0.67
0.61
0.42
0.38
0.34
0.31
0.22
0.20
0.18
0.13
0.12

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embedded in concrete.

Where applicable the electrical

characteristics for single core cables
are based on cables in trefoil touching
arrangements. Frequency 50Hz.

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Reference
number

Two
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour
6942LSH

Three
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour
6943LSH

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm2
*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

mm
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

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

mm
7.3
8.5
9.4
10.5
12.3
14.9
14.7
16.8
19.0
22.0
25.1
27.9
30.9
34.9
39.0
43.3
48.4

mm
12.3
13.6
14.7
15.9
18.0
20.4
20.4
23.3
25.8
29.0
33.1
36.1
39.3
44.7
49.0
53.5
59.0

kg/km
305
354
416
507
647
993
1290
1500
1890
2450
3300
4020
4750
6180
7570
9180
10500

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

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

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

7.8
9.2
10.0
11.2
13.1
15.3
18.9
21.3
21.7
25.2
28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0
44.9
49.8
55.8

12.6
14.1
15.3
16.6
19.5
21.6
25.5
28.0
28.5
32.2
37.0
40.4
45.5
49.8
55.1
60.2
66.6

335
388
471
576
884
1159
1800
2230
2490
3290
4440
5470
6930
8350
10400
12600
14600

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.
# Compacted circular conductors.

112

Impedance
AC @ 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

/km
15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

/km
0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

/km
15.428
9.449
5.879
3.927
2.335
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

F/km

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.38
0.42
0.45
0.49
0.55
0.57
0.57
0.55
0.60
0.62
0.64

/km
10.20
8.80
7.90
7.00
6.00
3.70
3.70
2.60
2.30
2.00
1.40
1.30
1.20
0.82
0.73
0.67
0.59

12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.335
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.49
0.55
0.57
0.55
0.55
0.60
0.62
0.64

9.50
8.20
7.50
6.70
4.00
3.50
2.50
2.30
2.00
1.80
1.30
1.20
0.78
0.71
0.63
0.58
0.52

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Reactance
of cable
@ 50Hz
DC at 20C AC at 20C

113

Reference
number

Four Core
Steel Wire
Armour
6944LSH

Five Core
Steel Wire
Armour
6945LSH

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm2
*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
#25
#35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

mm
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

mm
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15

mm
8.5
9.9
11.0
12.3
14.5
17.0
21.0
23.6
25.0
29.5
33.3
37.5
41.6
46.4
52.6
58.0
65.4

mm
13.5
15.0
16.4
18.7
21.1
22.9
27.6
30.4
32.0
37.7
41.7
47.1
51.4
56.6
63.0
68.8
78.1

kg/km
365
438
532
764
1013
1360
2160
2690
3130
4500
5600
7400
8780
10630
13390
16290
19800

*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
#25
#35
#50
#70

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1

0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0

9.7
11.7
13.0
14.5
17.2
20.0
24.7
27.8
32.4
37.9

14.3
16.3
17.8
20.0
22.9
26.6
31.5
34.8
40.4
46.3

410
470
710
876
1165
1742
2323
2932
4192
5336

Shaped conductors unless otherwise stated.

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.
# Compacted circular conductors.

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Impedance
AC @ 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

/km
15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

/km
0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

/km
15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.336
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

F/km

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.48
0.55
0.55
0.55
0.55
0.58
0.62
0.63

/km
8.80
7.70
6.80
4.30
3.70
3.10
2.30
2.00
1.80
1.20
1.10
0.76
0.68
0.61
0.54
0.49
0.35

12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680

15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412

0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075

15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.336
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.48

8.20
6.80
6.20
3.90
3.40
2.20
1.80
1.60
1.10
0.90

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Reactance
of cable
@ 50Hz
DC at 20C AC at 20C

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Ref. 6945LS7W to 69448LS7W

Standard: BS 6724.
Voltage rating: 600/1000V.
Current rating: available on request.

Number of
cores

Reference
number

Five

6945XL7W

Seven

6947XL7W

Twelve

69412XL7W

Nineteen

69419XL7W

Twenty-seven

69427XL7W

Thirty-seven

69437XL7W

Forty-eight

69448XL7W

Nominal area Nominal number

Approx.
of conductor and diameter
diameter
of wires in
under armour
conductor
mm2
no/mm
mm
1.5
7/0.53
9.5
2.5
7/0.67
11.2
4.0
7/0.85
12.7
1.5
7/0.53
10.2
2.5
7/0.67
12.3
4.0
7/0.85
14.0
1.5
7/0.53
13.7
2.5
7/0.67
16.3
4.0
7/0.85
19.1
1.5
7/0.53
16.2
2.5
7/0.67
19.9
4.0
7/0.85
22.5
1.5
7/0.53
20.0
2.5
7/0.67
24.0
4.0
7/0.85
27.5
1.5
7/0.53
22.3
2.5
7/0.67
26.9
4.0
7/0.85
31.0
1.5
7/0.53
25.4
2.5
7/0.67
31.0
4.0
7/0.85
35.3

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for remote control and
telemetry circuits etc. where
smoke and acid gas emission
would pose a major hazard in
the event of fire. Can be laid
direct in the ground, or in
ducts, clipped to surface, on
trays or in free air. May be

Approx.
diameter
over armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
nett
weight

mm
11.3
13.0
15.2
12.1
14.1
16.5
16.2
18.8
22.2
18.7
23.1
25.7
23.2
27.2
30.7
25.5
30.1
35.0
28.6
35.0
39.3

mm
14.3
16.1
17.8
15.2
17.1
19.7
19.4
22.4
25.7
22.2
26.6
29.3
26.7
30.7
34.4
29.0
33.8
39.2
32.7
39.3
44.1

kg/km
420
520
750
470
600
890
780
1000
1410
1000
1540
1830
1500
1950
2500
1800
2350
3100
2050
3100
4100

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Armoured and PVC Sheathed
Cables with Stranded Copper
Conductors
Standard: BS 5467
Voltage rating: 1900/3300V (Um 3600V).
Reference
number

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

mm2
50*
70*
95*
120*
150*
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm
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

mm
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

mm
14.9
6.7
18.6
20.6
22.2
24.0
26.6
29.1
32.4
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

mm
20.6
22.4
24.3
27.2
28.8
30.8
33.4
36.1
40.4
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

kg/km
820
1050
1340
1690
1980
2380
2970
3600
4610
5690
7170
9160
11280

16*
2.0
25*
2.0
35*
2.0
50
2.0
70
2.0
95
2.0
694333XL
120
2.0
150
2.0
185
2.0
240
2.0
300
2.0
400
2.0
* Circular compacted conductors
118

1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5

22.1
25.4
28.0
26.7
29.8
33.0
36.1
38.7
41.9
46.7
50.8
55.8

28.9
32.2
35.0
34.7
38.0
41.4
45.7
48.5
51.9
56.9
61.2
66.6

1610
2070
2340
3050
3810
4740
6080
7020
8280
10320
12310
14790

Single
Core
Aluminium
Wire
Armoured
694133XL

Three
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour

Current rating: refers to tables

ERA69 - 30ptV or on pages
244-247.

Maximum resistance
of cable
DC at 20C AC at 20C

Reactance
@50Hz

Impedance
AC @ 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1593
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

/km
0.4939
0.3409
0.2468
0.1960
0.1240
0.1279
0.0985
0.0796
0.0635
0.0513
0.0419
0.0349
0.0303

/km
0.114
0.107
0.102
0.101
0.098
0.095
0.092
0.089
0.089
0.087
0.085
0.085
0.083

/km
0.507
0.357
0.267
0.220
0.187
0.159
0.134
0.120
0.109
0.101
0.095
0.092
0.089

F/km

0.28
0.33
0.38
0.39
0.43
0.47
0.54
0.59
0.62
0.66
0.70
0.71
0.76

/km
0.75
0.67
0.61
0.42
0.39
0.37
0.34
0.31
0.22
0.20
0.18
0.13
0.12

1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

1.4665
0.9260
0.6685
0.4939
0.3411
0.2470
0.1963
0.1596
0.1283
0.0988
0.0800
0.0641

0.104
0.098
0.091
0.088
0.084
0.081
0.079
0.077
0.076
0.074
0.073
0.071

1.470
0.931
0.675
0.502
0.351
0.260
0.211
0.177
0.149
0.123
0.108
0.096

0.19
0.23
0.26
0.28
0.32
0.37
0.40
0.43
0.48
0.52
0.58
0.64

1.90
1.70
1.80
1.30
1.20
1.10
0.76
0.71
0.65
0.59
0.55
0.50

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mains distribution. Can be
laid direct in the ground, or
in ducts, clipped to surface,
on trays or in free air. May
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XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded,

Armoured and PVC Sheathed
Cables with Stranded Copper
Conductors
Ref. 694-XLH
Standard: BS 5467
Voltage rating: 600/1000V.
Current rating: refers to tables 4E4A and 4E4B in
BS7671, or ERA69- 30ptV or on pages 234-237 and
244-247 (for single core AWA refer to 4E3A and 4E3B
on pages 230-233)
Reference
number

Single
Core
Aluminium
Wire
Armour

694AWXL

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

mm2
#50
#70
#95
#120
#150
*185
*240
*300
*400
*500
*630
*800
*1000

mm
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

mm
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

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.

# Compacted circular conductors.

120

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm
12.7
14.7
16.6
18.5
20.8
23.2
26.0
28.6
32.4
36.0
40.4
45.6
50.6

mm
17.5
20.2
22.3
24.2
27.4
30.0
32.8
35.6
40.4
44.2
48.8
55.4
60.6

kg/km
800
960
1240
1510
1900
2320
2930
3580
4600
5770
7250
9381
11540

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and mains distribution. Can
be laid direct in the ground,
or in ducts, clipped to
surface, on trays or in free
air. May be embedded in

Maximum resistance
of cable
DC at 20C AC at 20C
/km
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

/km
0.4938
0.3410
0.2469
0.1962
0.1594
0.1280
0.0985
0.0797
0.0635
0.0513
0.0419
0.0349
0.0303

Reactance
@50Hz

Impedance
AC at 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
0.104
0.101
0.097
0.094
0.095
0.093
0.090
0.088
0.089
0.087
0.085
0.087
0.085

/km
0.505
0.356
0.265
0.217
0.186
0.158
0.134
0.119
0.109
0.101
0.095
0.094
0.090

F/km

/km
1.30
0.75
0.67
0.61
0.42
0.38
0.34
0.31
0.22
0.20
0.18
0.13
0.12

Where applicable the electrical

characteristics for single core cables
are based on cables in trefoil touching
arrangements. Frequency 50Hz.

0.41
0.46
0.53
0.56
0.52
0.54
0.59
0.63
0.62
0.66
0.70
0.85
0.87

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121

Reference
number

Two
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour
6942XLH

Three
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour
6943XLH

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm2
*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

mm
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

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

mm
7.3
8.5
9.4
10.5
12.3
14.3
14.7
16.8
19.0
22.0
25.1
27.9
30.9
34.9
39.0
43.3
48.4

mm
12.1
13.6
14.7
15.9
18.0
20.4
20.4
23.3
25.8
29.0
33.1
36.1
39.3
44.7
49.0
53.5
59.0

kg/km
302
346
410
499
648
978
1290
1500
1890
2450
3300
4020
4750
6180
7570
9180
10500

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

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

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

7.8
9.2
10.0
11.2
13.1
15.3
18.9
21.3
21.7
25.2
28.8
32.0
35.9
40.0
44.9
49.8
55.8

12.6
14.1
15.3
16.6
19.5
21.6
25.5
28.0
28.5
32.2
37.0
40.4
45.5
49.8
55.1
60.2
66.6

330
390
464
568
866
1152
1800
2230
2490
3290
4440
5470
6930
8350
10400
12600
14600

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.

# Compacted circular conductors.

122

Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Reactance
@50Hz

Impedance
AC at 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

/km
15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

/km
0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

/km
15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.335
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

F/km

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.38
0.42
0.45
0.49
0.55
0.57
0.57
0.55
0.60
0.62
0.64

/km
10.20
8.80
7.90
7.00
6.00
3.70
3.70
2.60
2.30
2.00
1.40
1.30
1.20
0.82
0.73
0.67
0.59

12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.335
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.49
0.55
0.57
0.55
0.55
0.60
0.62
0.64

9.50
8.20
7.50
6.70
4.00
3.50
2.50
2.30
2.00
1.80
1.30
1.20
0.78
0.71
0.63
0.58
0.52

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DC at 20C AC at 20C

123

Reference
number

Four
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour
6944XLH

Five
Core
Steel
Wire
Armour

Nominal Insulation Armour

area of thickness
wire
conductor
diameter

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
cable
weight

mm2
*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
#25
#35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

mm
0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.0

mm
0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15

mm
8.5
9.9
11.0
12.3
14.5
17.0
21.0
23.6
25.0
29.5
33.3
37.5
41.6
46.4
52.6
58.0
65.4

mm
13.5
15.0
16.4
18.7
21.1
22.9
27.6
30.4
32.0
37.7
41.7
47.1
51.4
56.6
63.0
68.8
78.1

kg/km
365
438
532
764
1013
1360
2160
2690
3130
4500
5600
7400
8780
10630
13390
16290
19800

*1.5
*2.5
*4
*6
#10
#16
#25
#35
#50
#70

0.6
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.1

0.9
0.9
0.9
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0

9.7
11.7
13.0
14.5
17.2
20.0
24.7
27.8
32.4
37.9

14.3
16.3
17.8
20.0
22.9
26.6
31.5
34.8
40.4
46.3

410
470
710
876
1165
1742
2323
2932
4192
5336

* Circular, non-compacted, conductors.

# Compacted circular conductors.

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Approx.
diameter
under
armour

Reactance
@50Hz

Impedance
AC at 90C

Star
capacitance

Maximum
armour
resistance
at 20C

/km
12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680
0.1930
0.1530
0.1240
0.0991
0.0754
0.0601
0.0470

/km
15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412
0.2471
0.1964
0.1597
0.1284
0.0989
0.0801
0.0641

/km
0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075
0.074
0.072
0.073
0.073
0.072
0.072
0.071

/km
15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.336
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349
0.258
0.209
0.176
0.148
0.122
0.107
0.096

F/km

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.48
0.55
0.55
0.55
0.55
0.58
0.62
0.63

/km
8.80
7.70
6.80
4.30
3.70
3.10
2.30
2.00
1.80
1.20
1.10
0.76
0.68
0.61
0.54
0.49
0.35

12.1000
7.4100
4.6100
3.0800
1.8300
1.1500
0.7270
0.5240
0.3870
0.2680

15.4280
9.4480
5.8780
3.9270
2.3330
1.4660
0.9260
0.6685
0.4940
0.3412

0.104
0.101
0.099
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.082
0.077
0.076
0.075

15.428
9.449
5.879
3.928
2.336
1.469
0.930
0.673
0.500
0.349

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30
0.32
0.35
0.37
0.42
0.45
0.48

8.20
6.80
6.20
3.90
3.40
2.20
1.80
1.60
1.10
0.90

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of cable
DC at 20C AC at 20C

125

XLPE Insulated, PVC Bedded,

Armoured and PVC Sheathed.
Multicore Control Cables with
Stranded Copper Conductors
Ref. 6945XL7W to 69448XL7W
Standard: BS 5467
Voltage rating: 600/1000V.
Current rating: available upon request
Number of
cores

Reference
number

Five

6945XL7W

Seven

6947XL7W

Twelve

69412XL7W

Nineteen

69419XL7W

Twenty-seven

69427XL7W

Thirty-seven

69437XL7W

Forty-eight

69448XL7W

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Nominal area Nominal number

Approx.
of conductor and diameter
diameter
of wires in
under armour
conductor
mm2
no/mm
mm
1.5
7/0.53
9.5
2.5
7/0.67
11.2
4.0
7/0.85
12.7
1.5
7/0.53
10.2
2.5
7/0.67
12.3
4.0
7/0.85
14.0
1.5
7/0.53
13.7
2.5
7/0.67
16.3
4.0
7/0.85
19.1
1.5
7/0.53
16.2
2.5
7/0.67
19.9
4.0
7/0.85
22.5
1.5
7/0.53
20.0
2.5
7/0.67
24.0
4.0
7/0.85
27.5
1.5
7/0.53
22.3
2.5
7/0.67
26.9
4.0
7/0.85
31.0
1.5
7/0.53
25.4
2.5
7/0.67
31.0
4.0
7/0.85
35.3

Approx.
diameter
over armour

Approx.
overall
diameter

Approx.
nett
weight

mm
11.3
13.0
15.2
12.1
14.1
16.5
16.2
18.8
22.2
18.7
23.1
25.7
23.2
27.2
30.7
25.5
30.1
35.0
28.6
35.0
39.3

mm
14.3
16.1
17.8
15.2
17.1
19.7
19.4
22.4
25.7
22.2
26.6
29.3
26.7
30.7
34.4
29.0
33.8
39.2
32.7
39.3
44.1

kg/km
420
520
750
470
600
890
780
1000
1410
1000
1540
1830
1500
1950
2500
1800
2350
3100
2050
3100
4100

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Application: Industrial wiring

for remote control and
telemetry circuits etc. Can be
laid direct in the ground, or
in ducts, clipped to surface,
on trays or in free air. May
be embedded in concrete.

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XLPE Insulated and

PVC Sheathed Single
Core Cables
Ref. 6U81SH
Standard: BS 7889
Voltage rating: 600/1000V.
Current rating: refer to tables 4E1A and 4E1B of
BS7671 or on pages 220.

Reference
number

Nominal area
of conductor

Insulation
thickness

mm2
#50
#70
#95
#120
#150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

mm
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

6U81SH
Single
Core
Circular

# Circular compacted conductors

128

Application: Industrial wiring.

Can be clipped to surface, on
trays or in free air where
there is little risk of
mechanical damage. Suitable
for laying into trunking or
conduit etc. when mechanical
protection is required. May

Sheath
thickness

Mean overall
diameter

Approx
nett weight
(upper limit)

mm
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.2
2.3
2.4

mm
13.7
15.8
17.5
19.3
21.5
24.7
27.7
30.6
34.2
38.0
42.9
47.8
53.0

kg/km
541
749
1000
1241
1523
1942
2514
3125
3967
5063
6491
8233
10305

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129

Energy Cable
Ref.

HI
HITUF

Standard: Draka
Voltage rating: 600/1000V
Application: Industrial wiring and mains distribution.
Particularly suitable for warehousing, golf courses,
flood lighting, farms, water works and gantry wiring.
Suitable clipped direct on tray, buried in concrete and
in ducting. Can be laid direct in the ground subject to
additional mechanical protection as stated in BS7671.
Construction Three and four core plain copper
stranded conductors, XLPE insulation, PVC inner
covering, high impact PVC sheath.

1. Stranded Class 2 Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228

2. XLPE insulation to BS 7655
3. PVC inner sheath to BS 7655
4. Special hard grade HITUF PVC outer sheath. Each cable contains a
protective earth conductor equal in size to the phase conductor.
Cores are colour coded in accordance with BS5467 with the
additional earth core coloured Green/Yellow.

130

Core Colours: Three core:

Green/Yellow, Blue and Brown.
Four core: Green/Yellow,
Brown, Black and Grey.
Sheath Colour: Black
Minimum bending radius: 6D
Maximum conductor
temperature: 70C

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Current rating: Refer to tables

4D2A and 4D2B in BS7671 or
on page 214.

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Energy Cable
Reference
number

Nominal
CrossSectional
Area
mm2

Number
of Cores
of Cable

Nominal
Diameter
Weight

97HUF3/1.5

1.5

TWO CORE

9.7

97HUF3/2.5

2.5

AND EARTH

11.0

97HUF4/1.5

1.5

THREE CORE

10.4

97HUF4/2.5

2.5

AND EARTH

11.9

mm

Other sizes available upon request

CABLE ACCESSORIES
Nylon glands: HITUF cables can be terminated using
impact resistant nylon glands fitted with a nitrile
rubber bush to provide weatherproof entry. Where
these cables are to be installed in Zone 1 and Zone 2
fire risk areas, a flame proof gland should be used.
Nylon cable clip: These clips are impact resistant,
weatherproof and resistant to a wide range of
chemical attack. The interior edges are radiused.

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Gland
Male Conduit Thread Size

Fixing
Clip
Ref.

kg/km

20mm

25mm

140

252/93

253/94

NX4

190

252/93

253/94

NX4

160

252/93

253/94

NX4

225

252/93

253/94

NX5

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Nett

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Draka
Flexible Cables

PVC insulated and PVC

sheathed flexible cords
Ref. 318-Y
Standard: BS 6500, BS 7919
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Harmonised designation: H05VV-F.
Current rating: refer to tables 4F3A and 4F3B of
BS7671 or on pages 238-239.

Reference Nominal area Class of Maximum

number
of conductor conductor resistance

Insulation
Sheath
thickness thickness
of conductor
at 20C
mm
mm
0.6
0.8
0.6
0.8
0.7
0.8
0.8
1.0
0.8
1.1

mm2
0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0

5
5
5
5
5

/km
26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98
4.95

3183Y
Three Core
Circular

0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0

5
5
5
5
5

26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98
4.95

0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8

0.8
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.2

3184Y
Four Core
Circular

0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0

5
5
5
5
5

26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98
4.95

0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8

0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2

3185Y
Five Core
Circular

0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5
4.0

5
5
5
5
5

26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98
4.95

0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.8

0.9
0.9
1.1
1.2
1.4

3182Y
Twin
Circular

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Application: General purpose

indoors or outdoors in dry or
damp situations. Suitable for
portable tools, washing
machines, vacuum cleaners,
lawn mowers, refrigerators.
Should not be used where
sheath can come in to
contact with hot surfaces.

Mean overall diameter

Lower limit
Upper limit

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Not suitable below 0C.

Approx.
nett weight

mm
6.0
6.4
7.4
8.9
10.1

mm
7.6
8.0
9.0
11.0
12.0

kg/km
60
69
95
145
185

6.4
6.8
8.0
9.6
11.0

8.0
8.4
9.8
12.0
13.0

71
82
118
175
237

6.8
7.6
9.0
10.5
12.0

8.6
9.4
11.0
13.0
14.0

85
105
150
214
290

7.4
8.3
10.0
11.5
13.5

9.6
10.0
12.0
14.0
15.5

110
130
185
265
340

137

Heat resisting PVC

insulated and
PVC sheathed
flexible cords
Ref. 309-Y
Standard: BS 6500, BS 7919
Voltage rating: 300/500V.
Harmonised designation: H05V2V2-F.
Current rating: refer to tables 4F3A and 4F3B of
BS7671 or on pages 238-239.
Reference
number

Nominal area
of conductor

Class of
conductor

mm2
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5

3093Y
Three
Core
Circular

3094Y
Four
Core
Circular

3092Y
Twin
Circular

138

Insulation
thickness

5
5
5
5
5

Maximum
resistance
of conductor
at 20C
/km
39.00
26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98

0.5
0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5

5
5
5
5
5

39.00
26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8

0.5
0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5

5
5
5
5
5

39.00
26.00
19.50
13.30
7.98

0.6
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8

mm
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.7
0.8

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heat resisting, indoors or
outdoors in dry or damp
situations. Suitable for
portable tools, immersion
heaters, washing machines,
lawn mowers, refrigerators,
especially in higher

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temperature zones.

Sheath Mean overall diameter Approx.

thickness Lower limit Upper limit nett weight

mm
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0

mm
5.6
6.0
6.4
7.4
8.9

mm
7.0
7.6
8.0
9.0
11.0

kg/km
46
56
65
80
135

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
1.1

5.8
6.4
6.8
8.0
9.6

7.2
8.0
8.4
9.8
12.0

56
61
77
108
165

0.8
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1

6.4
6.8
7.6
9.0
10.5

7.8
8.6
9.4
11.0
13.0

68
80
100
140
210
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Section Ten

Draka
Industrial Cables

HiShield. The hydrocarbon

resistant instrumentation
cable
In applications where cables may be
subjected to attack from oils,
solvents, gases or other chemicals, designers and
installers of critical cabling systems have historically
relied upon using conventional lead-sheathed cable
to provide maximum protection.
However, the use of lead sheathed cable is often
unsatisfactory due to its weight, large bending
radius and cost.
For applications prone to hydrocarbon attack and
moisture penetration, especially relevant to the onshore oil, gas and petrochemical industries, Draka
has developed a new generation of non-permeable
cables, utilising a combination of modern materials
allied to novel production techniques. This new
Hishield cabling system provides excellent
resistance to hydrocarbons, its performance being
similar to lead alloy, but with significant advantages.

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1
2
Cable weight is reduced by up to 70%
Overall diameter is reduced by up
to 20%
Bending radius is reduced by up
to 25%
Termination time is reduced by up
to 50%
Less hazardous to health
Excellent resistance to chemicals,
moisture and electro-magnetic
interference

3
4
5

Typical Construction
Hishield Cables
1
Plain annealed copper conductor.
2

PVC/Low Density
Polyethylene/Cross-linked
Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation.

Individual pair (screen optional).

Polyester tape.

Tinned soft copper drain wire.

Aluminium/Polymer foil tape,

- Impermeable to moisture.
- Protection against EMI.

HDPE bedding, - Resistant to

inorganic chemicals.

Extruded polyamide layer (Nylon),

- Resistant to organic chemicals.

Galvanised steel wire armour.

10

HDPE/RPLA PVC.

7
8

10

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Instrumentation
Cables
Polyethylene Insulated to PAS 5308: Part 1
Application: This specification
covers multipair cables used in the
provision of voice and data services and the
interconnection of electrical equipment and
instruments, particularly in and around process plants,
where transducer generated signals are transmitted
through marshalled circuits to panels, controllers and
associated devices.
Cables to Part 1 are widely used throughout the
petroleum industry, while Part 2 are more common to
the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Type 1 unarmoured cables are generally for indoor applications.
Type 2 armoured cables are suitable for burial underground
Type 3 lead sheathed cables are recommended for burial
underground where there is a high concentration of
hydrocarbons in the soil.
These cables are designed for use in Group II intrinsically safe
systems. However it must be noted that cables used when
installing an intrinsically safe system are required to conform
to any relevant requirement on the certication documents,
either for the system or for the intrinsically safe and
associated apparatus forming parts of the system.
Cables should also be suitable for the environment in which
they are going to be used.
Unless specified otherwise, cables will be supplied with a Black
sheath. The beddings for Type 2 and Type 3 are in accordance
with the standard. Any deviation on colour means the cable
can only be supplied as generally to the standard.

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Type 1 - As per catalogue page 63

Plain annealed copper wire conductors

to EN 60228.

Type 03 polyethylene insulation to

BS 6234

Individual pair (screen optional):a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic

side down, in contact with minimum
0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered
for identification

4 Polyester binder tape.

5

Collective screen (optional) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic

side down, in contact with minimum
0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.

Type TM1 or Type 6 PVC sheath to

BS 7655.

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Type 2 - As per catalogue page 63

Plain annealed copper wire conductors to EN 60228.

Type 03 Polyethylene insulation to BS 6234.

Individual pair (screen optional)-

a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in contact

with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification
4
5

Polyester binder tape.

Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester tape,
metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2
tinned copper drain wire.

Type 03C Black polyethylene bedding to BS 6234.

Single layer galvanised steel wire armour to BS EN 10257-1.

Type TM1 PVC sheath to BS 7655.

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Plain annealed copper wire conductors to EN 60228.

Type 03 polyethylene insulation to BS 6234

Individual pair (screen optional):a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in

contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification

Polyester binder tape.

Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester

tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum
0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.

Type TMI PVC bedding to BS 7655

Lead alloy sheath to BS 801

Type TM1 PVC sheath to BS 7655.

Single Layer GSWA

10

Type TMI PVC Sheath

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Type 3 - As per catalogue page 63

Multipair and Multicore

instrumentation cables
PVC Insulated to PAS 5308: Part 2
Application: This specification
covers multicore and multipair
cables used in the provision of communication
services and the interconnection of electrical
equipment and instruments, particularly in and
around process plants, where transducer generated
signals are transmitted through marshalled circuits to
panels, controllers and associated devIces.
Cables to Part 1 are widely used throughout the
petroleum industry, while Part 2 are more common to
the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Type 1 unarmoured cables are generally for indoor

applications.
Type 2 armoured cables are suitable for burial underground
These cables are designed for use in intrinsically safe
systems. However it must be noted that cables used when
installing an intrinsically safe system are required to
conform to any relevant requirement on the certication
documents, either for the system or for the intrinsically safe
and associated apparatus forming parts of the system.
Cables should also be suitable for the environment in which
they are going to be used.

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Type 1 - As per catalogue page 71

Plain annealed copper conductors to

EN 60228.

2 Type TI1 PVC insulation to BS 7655

3 Individual pair (screen optional)a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic
side down, in contact with minimum
0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered
for identification.
4 Polyester binder tape.
5 Collective screen (optional) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side
down, in contact with minimum 0.5mm2
tinned copper drain wire.
6 Type TM1 or Type 6 PVC sheath to
BS 7655.

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Type 2 - As per catalogue page 71

Plain annealed copper wire conductors to EN 60228.

Type T11 PVC insulation to BS 7655

Individual pair (screen optional):a) Aluminium/polyester tape, metallic side down, in

contact with minimum 0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.
b) Polyester isolating tape(s) numbered for identification

Polyester binder tape.

Collective screen (optional) - Aluminium/polyester

tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum
0.5mm2 tinned copper drain wire.

Type T11 PVC bedding to BS 7655

Single layer galvanised steel wire armour to BS EN 10257-1

Type TM1 PVC sheath to BS 7655.

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Availability

DESIGN OPTIONS
RP PVC

LOI greater than 30

RPLA PVC

LOI greater than 30, acid gas

emission less than 15% by volume
at 800C

OHLS
For applications where minimal smoke and acid gas
emissions are critical, Draka UKs proprietary OHLS
compounds are rated Zero Halogen, Low Smoke to
BS EN 50267 (IEC 60754) and BS EN 61034.
Where any of the options above are selected,
requirements should be carefully defined at enquiry
stage.
Draka offer designs utilising these materials that can
comply with the appropriate category for the cable
size in BS EN 60332-3. Please contact us to discuss
your particular requirements.

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Cables in this range are manufactured to customer

order. Alternative constructions e.g. other
conductor sizes or pair combinations, generally to
this specification, can also be produced to order, as
can a range of thermocouple, extension and
compensating cables. Specifications to suit
individual customer requirements, based on the
PAS 5308 specification, can also be manufactured.
Our technical personnel are available to provide
information and assistance in designing cables for
your specific installation and operating
requirements.

Section Eleven

Draka
Infrastructure
Cables

Medium Voltage Power

Distribution Cables
Ref. MV 1 Core Armoured
Standard: BS6622/BS7835
Rated Voltage: 6.35/11 (12) kV (Also 22 and 33kV)
Impulse Voltage: 95 kV

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Number of cores x
cross-section of
conductor
mm2

Diameter
over insulation
mm

Diameter over
inner sheat
(approx.)
mm

1x50
1x70
1x95
1x120
1x150
1x185
1x240
1x300
1x400
1x500
1x630

16.0
17.6
19.3
20.6
22.2
23.8
26.1
28.4
31.2
34.2
37.8

23
25
27
29
30
32
34
37
41
43
47

Application:
Power cables for power
networks, underground,

Diameter
of steel
wires
mm

Overall diameter
(approx.)
mm

Weight
(approx.)
Kg/100 m

1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5

30
32
35
36
38
40
42
46
50
53
57

140
160
210
240
270
220
380
480
570
690
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Medium Voltage Power

Distribution Cables
Ref. MV 3 Core Armoured
Standard: BS6622/BS7835
Rated Voltage: 6.35/11 (12) kV (Also 22 and
33kV variants)
Impulse Voltage: 95 kV

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Number of cores x
cross-section of
conductor
mm2

Diameter
over insulation
mm

Diameter over
inner sheat
(approx.)
mm

3x50
3x70
3x95
3x120
3x150
3x185
3x240
3x300

16.0
17.5
19.3
20.8
22.2
24.1
26.3
28.6

44
47
51
55
58
61
69
72

Application:
Power cable for power
networks, underground,

Diameter
of steel
wires
mm

Overall diameter
(approx.)
mm

Weight
(approx.)
Kg/100 m

2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.15
3.15

54
58
62
67
69
73
82
86

600
750
800
850
950
1100
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Overhead Line
Ref. TYPE 8, TYPE 16
Standard: BS6485
Voltage rating: Type 8 is intended for use only where
the operating voltage of the power lines does not
exceed 650V between conductors or 250V to earth.
Type 16 is intended for use only where the operating
voltage of the power lines exceed 650V between
conductors and 250V to earth, but does not
normally exceed 11000V between conductors or
6600V to earth.
Application: Overhead power lines, Particularly
suitable where power lines cross telecommunication
lines. Also Type 8 is intended to provide protection
to the public against accidental contact with low
voltage power line, for short periods.

Reference
number

Type 8
and
Type 16

158

Nominal area
of conductor

mm2
14
16
32
35
70
100

Nominal number
and diameter
of wires in
conductor
no/mm
7/1.60
3/2.65
3/3.75
7/2.50
7/3.55
7/4.30

Conductor
resistance
at 20C

Conductor
overall
diameter

/km
1.298
1.104
0.5514
0.5319
0.2637
0.1804

mm
4.80
5.69
8.05
7.50
10.65
12.90

Construction: Single core.

Hard drawn plain copper
stranded conductor, PVC
Covered. Type 8 - 0.8mm
radial thickness. Type 16 1.6mm radial thickness.
Colours: Type 8: Black. Type 16
Green.
Maximum Conductor
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Current Rating: Available on

request.
Alternative conductor
stranding to BS 7884
available to order.

Approx.
breaking
load
kN
5.744
6.59
12.71
14.097
26.88
37.64

Approx. overall
diameter
Type 8
mm
6.8
7.7
10.5
9.9
13.5
15.7

Approx.
weight

Type 16 Type 8 Type 16

mm
kg/km kg/km
8.4
160
190
9.3
180
220
12.1
350
390
11.5
360
400
14.7
690
750
16.9
990
1060

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General
Electrical
Data
Conductor Resistance
Current Ratings
Installation Data

Current Ratings
and Volt Drops
Cable Installation Reference Methods
Procedure for calculating continuous current rating
Table 4A3 Schedule of cable specifications and current rating cables
Table 4B1 Rating factors for ambient air temperatures other than 30C
Table 4B2 Rating factors for ambient ground temperatures other than 20'C
Table 4B3 Rating factors for cables buried direct in the ground
Table 4C1 Rating factors for cable groupings
Table 4C2 Rating factors for more than one circuit laid in ground
Table 4C3 Rating factors for more than one circuit laid in ducts
Table 4C4 Rating factors for cable groupings in free air (method E)
Table 4C5 Rating factors for single core cable groupings in free air (method E)
Table 4D1A/B Single Core Thermoplastic insulated cables,
non-armoured, with or without sheath (copper conductors)
Table A Multicore and Auxiliary cables
Short circuit ratings for PVC insulated cables
Short Circuit ratings for Thermosetting insulated cables
Table 4D2A/B Multicore 70C Thermoplastic insulated
and sheathed cables, Non-armoured (copper conductors)
Table 4D5 70C Thermoplastic insulated and Sheathed
flat cable with protective conductor (copper conductors)
Table 4E1A/B 90C Single core thermosetting
insulated cables with or without slash (copper conductors)
Table 4E2A/B 90C Multicore, armoured, thermosetting insulated cables
(copper conductors)
Table 4E3A/B 90C Single core, armoured, thermosetting insulated cables
(copper conductors)
Table 4E4A/B 90C Multicore, armoured, thermosetting insulated cables
(copper conductors)
Table 4F3A/B Flexible cords, Non-Armoured (copper conductors)
Table 4F1A/B Thermosetting insulated flexible cables with sheath,
non-Armoured (Copper Conductors)
Tables ERA 2 and 3, XLPE insulated 600/1OOOV and 1900/3300V cables
(Copper Conductors)
Conductor Resistances for Copper and Aluminium Conductors
Resistance Correction Factors for Temperature (from 20C)
Requirements for Installation of Cables and Flexible Cords

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Cable Installation
METHODS OF INSTALLATION
Table 4A2 lists the methods of installation for which
this appendix provides guidance for the selection of
the appropriate cable size. Table 4A3 lists the
appropriate tables for selection of current ratings for
specific cable constructions. The Reference Methods
are those methods of installation for which the
current-carrying capacities given in Tables 4DIA to
4J4A have been determined (see below). The use of
other methods is not precluded and in that case the
evaluation of current-carrying capacity may need to
be based on experimental work.
REFERENCE METHODS
The Reference Methods are those methods of
installation for which the current-carrying capacity
has been determined by test or calculation.
NOTE: It is impractical to calculate and publish current ratings for
every installation method, since many would result in the
same current rating. Therefore a suitable (limited) number of
current ratings have been calculated which cover all of the
installation methods stated in Table 4A2 and have been
called Reference Methods.

Reference Method A, for example, Installation

Methods 1 and 2 of Table 4A2 (non-sheathed cables
and multicore cables in conduit in a thermally
insulated wall).
The wall consists of an outer weatherproof skin,
thermal insulation and an inner skin of wood or
wood-like material having a thermal conductance of
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at least lO W/m2. K. The conduit is fixed such that it

is close to, but not necessarily touching, the inner
skin. Heat from the cables is assumed to escape
through the inner skin only. The conduit can be metal
or plastic.

The conduit is mounted on a wooden wall such that

the gap between the conduit and the surface is less
than 0.3 times the conduit diameter. The conduit can
be metal or plastic. Where the conduit is fixed to a
masonry wall the current-carrying capacity of the
non-sheathed or sheathed cable may be higher.
Reference Method C (clipped direct), for example,
Installation Method 20 of Table 4A2 (single-core or
multicore cable on a wooden or masonry wall)
Cable mounted on a wooden wall so that the gap
between the cable and the surface is less than 0.3
times the cable diameter. Where the cable is fixed to
or embedded in a masonry wall the current-carrying
capacity may be higher.
NOTE: The term masonry is taken to include brickwork, concrete,
plaster and similar (but excluding thermally insulating
materials).

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Reference Method B, for example, Installation Method

4 of Table 4A2 (non-sheathed cables in conduit
mounted on a wooden or masonry wall) and
Installation Method 5 of Table 4A2 (multicore cable in
conduit on a wooden or masonry wall).

Reference Method D, for example, Installation Method

70 of Table 4A2 (multicore unarmoured cable in
conduit or in cable ducting in the ground).
The cable is drawn into a 100 mm diameter plastic,
earthenware or metallic duct laid in direct contact
with soil having a thermal resistivity of 2.5 K. m/W
and at a depth of 0.8 m. The values given for this
method are those stated in this appendix and are
based on conservative installation parameters. If the
specific installation parameters are known (thermal
resistance of the ground, ground ambient
temperature, cable depth), reference can be made to
the cable manufacturer or the ERA 69-30 series of
publications, which may result in a smaller cable size
being selected.
NOTE: The current-carrying capacity for cables laid in direct contact
with soil having a thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.m/W and at a
depth of 0.7 m is approximately 10 % higher than the values
tabulated for Reference Method D.

Reference Methods E, F and G, for example,

Installation Methods 31 to 35 of Table 4A (single-core
or multicore cable in free air).
The cable is supported such that the total heat
dissipation is not impeded. Heating due to solar
radiation and other sources is to be taken into
account. Care is to be taken that natural air
convection is not impeded. In practice, a clearance
between a cable and any adjacent surface of at least
0.3 times the cable external diameter for multicore
cables or 1.0 times the cable diameter for single-core
cables is sufficient to permit the use of currentcarrying capacities appropriate to free air conditions.
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OTHER METHODS
Cable on a floor: Reference Method C applies for
current rating purposes.

Cable tray systems: A perforated cable tray has a

regular pattern of holes that occupy at least 30% of
the area of the base of the tray. The current-carrying
capacity for cables attached to perforated cable trays
should be taken as Reference Methods E or F. The
current-carrying capacity for cables attached to
unperforated cable trays (no holes or holes that
occupy less than 30% of the area of the base of the
tray) is to be taken as Reference Method C.
Cable ladder system: This is a construction which
offers a minimum of impedance to the air flow around
the cables, i.e. supporting metalwork under the cables
occupies less than 10% of the plan area. The currentcarrying capacity for cables on ladder systems should
be taken as Reference Methods E or F.
Cable cleats, cable ties and cable hangers: Cable
supports hold the cable at intervals along its
length and permit substantially complete free
air flow around the cable. The current-carrying
capacity for cable cleats, cable ties and cable hangers
should be taken as Reference Methods
E or F.

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Cable under a ceiling: This installation may appear

similar to Reference Method C but because of the
reduction in natural air convection, Reference Method
B is to be used for the current rating.

Cable installed in a ceiling: This is similar to

Reference Method A. It may be necessary to apply
the rating factors due to higher ambient
temperatures that may arise in junction boxes and
similar mounted in the ceiling.
NOTE: Where a junction box in the ceiling is used for the supply to a
luminaire, the heat dissipation from the luminaire may
provide higher ambient temperatures tban permitted in
Tables 4DIA to 4J4A (see also Regulation 522.2.1). The
temperature may be between 40oC and 50oC, and a rating
factor according to Table 4B1 must be applied.

Table 4A1
Schedule of Installation Methods in relation to
conductors and cables
Installation Method
Conductors
and cables

Bare conductors
Non-sheathed cable
Sheathed
Multicore
cables
(including
armoured
and mineral Single-core
insulated)

Without Clipped Conduit

fixings direct systems

np
np

np
np

np
P1

n/a

P - Permitted
np - Not permitted.
n/a - Not applicable, or not normally used in practice.
* - including skirting trunking and flush floor trunking
1

Non-sheathed cables which are used as protective conductors or

protective bonding conductors need not be laid in conduits or ducts

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NOTE: Current-carrying capacities are tabulated for methods of
installation which are commonly used for fixed electrical
installations. The tabulated capacities are for continuous
steady-state operation (100 % load factor) for d.c. or a.c. of
nominal frequency 50 Hz and take no account of harmonic
content.

NOTE: Table 4A2 itemises the reference methods of installation to

Installation Method
Cable
trunking
systems*

np
P1

Cable
Cable
On
Support
ducting
ladder,
insulators
wire
systems cable tray,
cable
brackets
np
np
P
np
P1
np1
P
np

n/a

n/a

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which the tabulated current-carrying capacities refer.

Table 4A2 - Schedule of Installation

Methods of cables (including
Reference Methods) for determining
current-carrying capacity
NOTE: The illustrations are not intended to depict actual product or
installation practices but are indicative of the method described.
NOTE: The installation and reference methods stated are in line with IEC.
However, not all methods have a corresponding rating for all
sable types.

Installation Method
No.

Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity

Non-sheathed cables in
conduit in a thermally
insulated wall with an
Room inner skin having a
thermal conductance of
not less than 10 W/m2K

Multicore cable in conduit

in a thermally insulated
wall with an inner skin
having
a
thermal
conductance of not less
2
than 10 W/m K

Multicore cable direct in a

thermally insulated wall
with an inner skin having a
Room
thermal conductance of
not less than 10 W/m2K

Non-sheathed cables in
conduit on a wooden or
masonry wall or spaced
less than 0.3 x conduit
diameter from it c

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Examples

Description

Multicore cable in conduit

on a wooden or masonry
wall or spaced less than
0.3 x conduit diameter
from it c

Non-sheathed cables in
cable trunking on a
wooden or masonry wall

6 - run horizontally b
6

7 - run vertically b, c
Multicore cable in cable
trunking on a wooden or
masonry wall

B*

8 - run horizontally h
8

10

9 - run vertically b, c
Non-sheathed cables in
suspended cable trunking b

11
10

12

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity
B

11

Multicore cable in suspended

cable trunking b
Non-sheathed cables run
in mouldings c,e

B
B
A

b Values given for Installation Method B in Appendix 4 are for a single

circuit. Where there is more than one circuit in the trunking the group
rating factor given in Table 4C1 is applicable, irrespective of the
presence of an internal barrier or partition.
c Care is needed where the cable runs vertically and ventilation is
restricted. The ambient temperature at the top of the vertical section
can be much higher.
e The thermal resistivity of the enclosure is assumed to be poor because
of the material of construction and possible air spaces. Where the
construction is thermally equivalent to installation Methods 6 or 7,
Reference Method B may be used.
* Still under consideration in IEC.

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Table 4A2 (continued)

Installation Method
No.

Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity

Non-sheathed cables in
skirting trunking

Multicore cable in skirting

trunking

15

Non-sheathed cables in
conduit or single-core or
multicore cable in
architrave c, f

16

Non-sheathed cables in
conduit or single-core or
multicore cable in window
frames c, f

20

Single-core or multicore
cables: fixed on (clipped
direct), or spaced less
than O.3 x cable diameter
from a wooden or
masonry wall c

21

Single-core or multicore
cables: fixed directly
under a wooden or
masonry m

13
14
13

22

23
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14

Single-core or multicore
cables: spaced from a
ceiling

Not used.

B
(Higher than
standard ambient
temperatures ceiling
may
occur with this
installation
method)

E,F or G*
(Higher than
standard ambient
temperatures
ceiling may
occur with this
installation
method)

Installation Method

30

Examples

Description

Single-core or multicore
cables: on unperforated tray
run horizontally
or vertically c, h

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity
C
with item 2
of Table 4C1

31

Single-core or multicore
cables: on perforated tray
run horizontally
or vertically c, h

E or F

32

Single-core or multicore
cables: on brackets or
on a wire mesh tray
run horizontally or
vertically c, h

E or F

c Care is needed where the cable runs vertically and ventilation is

restricted. The ambient temperature at the top of the vertical
section can be much higher.
f The thermal resistivity of the enclosure is assumed to be poor
because of the material of construction and possible air spaces.
Where the construction is thermally equivalent to Installation
Methods 6, 7, 8, or 9, Reference Method B may be used.
h De = the external diameter of a multi core cable:
- 2.2 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are
bound in trefoil, or
- 3 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are laid in
flat formation.
* Still under consideration in IEC.

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Table 4A2 (continued)

Installation Method
No.

33

34

35

36

Examples

Description

Single-core or multicore
cables:
- spaced more than 0.3
times the cable diameter
from a wall
Single-core or multicore
cables:
- on a ladder c

Single-core or multicore
cable suspended from or
incorporating a support
wire or harness

Bare or non-sheathed
cables on insulators

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity
E,F or G*

E or F

E or F

40

Single-core or multicore
cable in a building
void c, h, i

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

41

Non-sheathed cables in
conduit in a building void
in masonry having a
thermal resistivity not
greater than 2 K.m/W c, i, j

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

42

Single-core or multicore
cable in conduit in a
building void in masonry
having a thermal
resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W c, j

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

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Installation Method
Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity

43

Non-sheathed cables in
cable ducting in a building
void in masonry having a
thermal resistivity not
greater than 2 K.m/W c, i, j

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

44

Single-core or multicore
cable in cable ducting
in a building void in
masonry having a thermal
resistivity not greater than
2 K. m/W c,i,j

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

45

Non-sheathed cables in
cable ducting in masonry
having a thermal
resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W c, h, i

Where
1.5 De < V
< 50 De
use B

46

Single-core or multicore
cable in cable ducting
in masonry having a
thermal resistivity
not greater than
2 K.m/W c, h, i

Where
1.5 De < V
< 50 De
use B

47

Single-core or multicore
cable:
- in a ceiling void
- in a suspended floor

Where
1.5 De < V
< 50 De
use B

c Care is needed where the cable runs vertically and ventilation is

restricted. The ambient temperature at the top of the vertical section
can be much higher.
g The factors in Table 4C1 may also be used.
h De = the external diameter of a multi core cable:
- 2.2 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are bound in
trefoil, or
- 3 x the cable diameter when three single-core cables are laid in flat
formation.
i

V = the smaller dimension or diameter of a masonry duct or void or the

vertical depth of a rectangular duct, floor or ceiling void or channel.

j De = external diameter of conduit or vertical depth of cable ducting.

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Installation Method
No.

Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity

50

Non-sheathed cables in
flush cable trunking in the
floor

51

Multicore cable in flush

cable trunking in the floor

52

Non-sheathed cables in
flush trunking c

Multicore cable in flush

trunking c

53
52

54

53

Non-sheathed cables or
single-core cables in
conduit in an unventilated
cable channel run
horizontally or vertically

Where
1.5 De < V
<20 De
use B

c, I, k, m

55

Non-sheathed cables
in conduit in an open or
ventilated cable channel
in the floor I, m

56

Sheathed single-core or
multicore cable in an open
or ventilated cable channel
run horizontally or vertically

57

176

Single-core or multicore
cable direct in masonry
having a thermal resistivity
not greater than 2 K.m/W
- without added mechanical
protection n, o

Installation Method
Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity
C

58

Single-core or multicore
cable direct in masonry
having a thermal resistivity
not greater than 2 K.m/W
- with added mechanical
protection n, o (i.e. capping)

59

Non-sheathed cables or
single-core cables in
conduit in masonry
having a thermal
resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W o

60

Multicore cables
in conduit in masonry
having a thermal
resistivity not greater
than 2 K.m/W o

c Care is needed where the cable runs vertically and ventilation is

restricted. The ambient temperature at the top of the vertical
section can be much higher.
k De = external diameter of conduit
i

V = the smaller dimension or diameter of a masonry duct or void,

or the verti cal depth of a rectangular duct, floor or ceiling void
or channel. The depth of the channel is more important than the
width.

For multi core cable installed as Method 55, use current-carrying

capacity for Reference Method B.

m It is recommended that these Installation Methods are used only

in areas where access is restricted to authorised persons so that
the reduction in current-carrying capacity and the fire hazard due
to the accumulation of debris can be prevented.
n For cables having conductors not greater than 16 mm2, the
current-carrying capacity may be higher.
o Thermal resistivity of masonry is not greater tban 2 K.m/W.
The term masonry is taken to include brickwork, concrete, plaster
and the like (excludes thermally insulating materials).

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Table 4A2 (continued)

Installation Method
No.

Examples

Description

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity

70

Multicore unarmoured
cable in conduit or in
cable ducting in the
ground

71

Single-core unarmoured
cable in conduit or in
cable ducting in the
ground

72

Sheathed, armoured or
multicore cables direct in
the ground: without
added mechanical
protection (see note)

73

Sheathed, armoured or
multicore cables direct in
the ground: with added
mechanical protection
(e.g. cable covers)
(see note)

NOTE: The inclusion of directly buried cables is satisfactory where

the soil thermal resistivity is of the order of 2.5 K.m/W.
For lower soil resistivities, the current-carrying capacity for
directly buried cables is appreciably higher than for cables
in ducts.

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Installation methods specifically

for flat twin and earth cables in
thermal insulation)
Installation Method

100

101

102

103

Examples

Description

Installation methods for

flat twin and earth cable
clipped direct to a
wooden joist above a
plasterboard ceiling with
a minimum U value of 0.1
W/m2K and with thermal
insulation not exceeding
100 mm in thickness
Installation methods for
flat twin and earth cable
clipped direct to a
wooden joist above a
plasterboard ceiling with
a minimum U value of O.1
W/m2K and with thermal
insulation exceeding 100
mm in thickness
Installation methods for
flat twin and earth cable
in a stud wall with
thermal insulation with a
minimum U value of 0.1
W/m2K with the cable
touching the inner wall
surface
Installation methods for
flat twin and earth cable
in a stud wall with
thermal insulation with a
minimum U value of 0.1
W/m2K with the cable not
touching the inner wall
surface

Reference
Method
to be used
to determine
currentcarrying
capacity
Method 100
for cable type
covered by
Table 4D5

Method 101
for cable type
covered by
Table 4D5

Method 102
for cable type
covered by
Table 4D5

Method 103
for cable type
covered by
Table 4D5 with
a current rating
factor of 0.5 in
accordance with
Regulation
523.7

Wherever practicable, a cable is to be fixed in a position such that it

will not be covered with thermal insulation.
Regulation 523.7, BS 5803-5: Appendix C: Avoidance of overheating
of electric cables, Building Regulations Approved document B and
Thermal insulation: avoiding risks, BR 262, BRE, 2001 refer.

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Calculation of installed
continuous current rating
of a cable
The following information should not be considered a
substitute for BS 7671, which should always be
consulted.

1. Consider the installation arrangement i.e. BS 7671

installation or ERA 69-30 part V parameters.

2. Ascertain the maximum ambient temperature

where the cables will be installed and select the
appropriate temperature correction factor from
table 4C1 for BS 7671 installation or table ERA-1 for
ERA parameters.

3. Consider any grouping arrangement and select the

appropriate grouping factor from table 4B1 or 4B3
for BS7671 installation or refer to ERA report 69-30
part III.

4 For auxiliary cables, (with more than 5 cores) select

the appropriate factor from table A according to
the number of loaded cores.

5. Select a tabulated current rating for the

appropriate reference installation method, cable
type and size from tables 4D1A to 4E4A for BS 7671
installation or tables ERA-2 and ERA-3, for ERA
parameters.

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6. Multiply the tabulated current and the various

factors together to obtain the continuous current
rating.

NOTE: BS7671 regulation 525-01-02 requires that the voltage drop

between the origin of an installation and a socket outlet or
the terminals of fixed equipment does not exceed 4% of the
nominal voltage of the supply. Voltage drop may be checked

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Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated armoured cables

for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V.

Electric cables- PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for

voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power,
lighting and internal wiring.
Thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flat cable with
protective conductor to Table 8.

Electric cables - single-core pvc insulated flexible cables of

rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring

Electric cables - Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for

use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic,
office and similar environments.

BS 6004

BS 6231

BS 6500

Specification title

BS 5467

Specification
number

4F3

60C, 90C

70 C*

70C

4D5

4D1

70C

90C

Conductor
operating
temperature

4D1,4D2

4E3,4E4,
4J3,4J4

Applicable
current
rating
Tables

Table 4A3
Schedule of cable specifications and current rating tables

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Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured

cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for
electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

Specification for 300/500 V fire-resistant electric cables

having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when
affected by fire - Part 1: Multicore cables.

Electric cables - 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables

having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke
and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables

for a voltage of 600/1000 V.

Electric cables - Flexible cables rated up to 450/750 V, for

use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial
and similar environments.

BS 7211

BS 7629-1

BS 7846

BS 7889

BS 7919

** Sheath operating temperature.

* Cables to BS 6231 when installed in conduit or trunking are rated to 70C.

Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables

for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V, having low
emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

BS 6724

4F1,4F2,
4F3

4El

4E3,4E4,
4J3,4J4

4D2

4E2

4E3,4E4,
4J3,4J4

60C, 90C,
180C

90C

90C

70C

90C

90C

Table 4B1 - rating factors for

ambient air temperatures
other than 30c to be
applied to the currentcarrying capacities for
cables in free air
Insulation
Ambient
temperature C a

70C Thermoplastic

25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95

1.03
1.00
0.94
0.87
0.79
0.71
0.61
0.50
-

a For higher ambient temperatures, consult manufacturer.

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90C Thermosetting

1.02
1.00
0.96
0.91
0.87
0.82
0.76
0.71
0.65
0.58
0.50
0.41
-

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Table 4B2 - Rating factors

for ambient ground
temperatures other than
20c to be applied to the
current-carrying capacities
for cables buried direct in
the ground or in a an
underground conduit
system to
BS EN 50086-2-4.
Insulation

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Ground
temperature
C

70C thermoplastic

10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80

1.10
1.05
1.00
0.95
0.89
0.84
0.77
0.71
0.63
0.55
0.45
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Insulation
90C thermosetting
1.07
1.04
1.00
0.96
0.93
0.89
0.85
0.80
0.76
0.71
0.65
0.60
0.53
0.46
0.38

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Table 4B3 - Rating factors for

cables buried direct in the
ground or in an underground
conduit systems to
BS EN 50086-2-4 for soil
thermal resistivities other than
2.5 K.m/W to be applied to the
current-carrying capacities for
reference method D
Thermal resistivity, K.m/W

0.5

0.8

Rating factor for cables in

buried ducts

1.28

1.20

Rating factor for direct

buried cables

1.88

1.62

NOTE 1:

The rating factors given have been averaged over the

range of conductor sizes and types of installation
including in the relevant tables in this appendix. The
overall accuracy of factors is within + 5%.

NOTE 2:

The rating factors are applicable to cables drawn into

buried ducts. For cables laid direct in the ground the
rating factors for thermal resistivities less than 2.5 K.m/W
will be higher. Where more precise values are required
they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769
(BS IEC 60287).

NOTE 3:

The rating factors are applicable to ducts buried at depths of

up to 0.8 m.

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1.5

2.5

1.18

1.1

1.05

0.96

1.5

1.28

1.12

0.90

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Table 4C1 - Rating factors

for one circuit or one
multicore cable or for a
group of circuits, or A
Arrangement
(cables touching)

Number of circuits or multicore cables

1

Bunched in air, on a
surface, embedded
or enclosed
Single layer on wall
or floor
Single layer multicore
on a perforated
horizontal or vertical
cable tray system
Single layer multicore
on cable ladder
system
or cleats etc.,
NOTE 1:

1.00 0.80

0.70

0.65

0.60

1.00

0.85

0.79

0.75

0.73

1.00 0.88

0.82

0.77

0.75

1.00

0.82

0.80

0.80

0.87

These factors are applicable to uniform groups of Cables,

equally loaded.

NOTE 2:

Where horizontal clearances between adjacent cables exceeds

twice their overall diameter, no rating factor need be applied.

NOTE 3:

The same factors are applied to:

- groups of two or three single-core cables;
- multi core cables.

NOTE 4:

If a system consists of both two- and three-core cables, the

total number of cables is taken as the number of circuits, and
the corresponding factor is applied to the tables for two loaded
conductors for the two-core cables, and to the Tables for three
loaded conductors for the three-core cables.

NOTE 5:

If a group consists of n single-core cables it may either be

considered as n/2 circuits of two loaded conductors or n/3
circuit of three loaded conductors.

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Group of multicore cables,

to be used with currentcarrying capacities of
Tables 4D1A to 4J4A
To be used with
current-carrying
capacities,
Reference

12

16

20

0.57

0.54

0.52

0.50

0.45

0.41

0.38

Methods A to F

0.72

0.72

0.71

0.70

0.70

0.70

0.70

Method C

0.73

0.73

0.72

0.72

0.72

0.72

0.72

Method E & F

0.79

0.79

0.78

0.78

0.78

0.78

0.78

Method E & F

NOTE 6:

The rating factors given have been averaged over the range of conductor
sizes and types of installation included in Tables 4D1A to 4J4A the overall
accuracy of tabulated values is within 5%.

NOTE 7:

For some installations and for other methods not provided for in the
above table, it may be appropriate to use factors calculated for specific
cases, see for example Tables 4C4 and 4C5.

NOTE 8:

When cables having differing conductor operating temperature are

grouped together the current rating is to be based upon the lowest
operating temperature of any cable in the group.

NOTE 9:

If, due to known operating conditions, a cable is expected to carry not

more than 30% of its grouped rating, it may be ignored for the purpose
of obtaining the rating factor for the rest of the group. For example, a
group of N loaded cables would normally require a group factor of Cg
applied to the tabulated It. However, if M cables in the group carry loads
which are not greater than 0.3 CgIt amperes the other cables can be
sized by using the group factor corresponding to (N-M) cables.

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Number of circuits or multicore cables

Table 4C2 - Rating factors for

more than one circuit, cables
laid directly in the groundreference method D in tables
4D1A - 4J4A
single core or multicore cables
Number of
circuits
2
3
4
5
6
Multicore cables

Single cables

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Cable to cable
reference (a)
Nil (cables
touching)
0.75
0.65
0.60
0.55
0.50

One cable
diameter
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.55
0.55

0.125m

0.25m

0.5m

0.85
0.75
0.70
0.65
0.60

0.90
0.80
0.75
0.70
0.70

0.90
0.85
0.80
0.80
0.80

NOTE 1:

Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil

thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.m/W. These are average values for
the ranges of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4D1A to
4J4A. The process of averaging, together with rounding off,
can result in some cases in errors of up to + 10%. (where more
precise values are required they may be calculated by methods
given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

NOTE 2:

In case of a thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the rating

factors can be, in general, be increased and can be calculated
by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

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Cable to cable
reference (a)

Table 4C3 - Rating factors for

more than one circuit, cables
laid in ducts in the ground reference method D in the
tables 4D1A - 4J4A
Multicore cables in single-way ducts

Duct-to-duct clearance ()
Number
of cables

Nil (ducts
touching

2
3
4
5
6

0.85
0.75
0.70
0.65
0.60

Multicore cables

NOTE 1:

Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil

thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.m/W. These are average values for
the ranges of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4D1A to
4J4A. The process of averaging, together with rounding off,
can result in some cases in errors of up to + 10%. (where more
precise values are required they may be calculated by methods
given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

NOTE 2:

In case of a thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the rating

factors can be, in general, be increased and can be calculated
by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

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0.25m

0.5m

1.0m

0.90
0.85
0.80
080
0.80

0.95
0.90
0.85
0.85
0.80

0.95
0.95
0.90
0.90
0.90

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Table 4C3 (continued)

Single-core cables in non-ferrous single-way ducts

Duct-to-duct clearance ()
Number
of cables

Nil (ducts
touching

2
3
4
5
6

0.80
0.70
0.65
0.60
0.60

Single-core cables

NOTE 1:

Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7m and a soil

thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.m/W. These are average values for
the ranges of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4D1A to
4J4A. The process of averaging, together with rounding off,
can result in some cases in errors of up to + 10%. (where more
precise values are required they may be calculated by methods
given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

NOTE 2:

In case of a thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the rating

factors can be, in general, be increased and can be calculated
by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287).

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0.25m

0.5m

1.0m

0.90
0.80
0.75
0.70
0.70

0.90
0.85
0.80
0.80
0.80

0.95
0.90
0.90
0.90
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Table 4C4 - rating factors for

groups of more than one
multicore cable, to be applied
to reference current-carrying
capacities for multicore cables
in free air - Reference method
E in tables 4D1A - 4J4A
Installation Method in Table 4A2

Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 3)

31

Vertical
Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 4)

31

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No.of cables per tray or ladders

1
2
3
4
6
9

SEE ITEM 4 OF TABLE 4C1

1.00 0.87 0.80 0.77 0.73

0.68

1.00 0.86 0.79

0.76

0.66

1.00 0.84 0.77

0.73 0.68 0.64

1.00 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.91

1.00 0.99 0.96 0.92 0.87

1.00 0.98 0.95

0.71

0.91 0.85

SEE ITEM 4 OF TABLE 4C1

1.00 0.88 0.81

0.76

0.71

0.70

1.00 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87

1.00 0.91 0.88 0.87 0.85

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No.of
trays or
ladders

Table 4C4 (continued)

Installation Method in Table 4A2

Unperforated
cable tray
systems

30

Cable ladder
systems,
cleats, wire
mesh tray, etc
(Note 3)

32
33
34

NOTE 1:

Values given are averages for the cable types and range of
conductor sizes considered in Tables 4D1A to 4J4A. The spread
of values is generally less than 5%.

NOTE 2:

Factors apply to single layer groups of cables as shown above

and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one
layer touching each other. Values for such installations may be
significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate
method.

NOTE 3:

Values are given for vertical spacing between cable trays of

300mm and at least 20mm between cable trays and wall.
For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.

NOTE 4:

Values are given for horizontal spacing between cable trays of

225mm with cable trays mounted back to back. For closer
spacing the factors should be reduced.

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No.of cables per tray or ladders

1
2
3
4
6
9

0.97 0.84 0.78

0.75

0.97 0.83 0.76

0.72 0.68 0.63

0.97 0.82 0.75

0.71

0.66

0.61

0.97 0.81 0.73 0.69 0.63

0.58

0.71

0.68

SEE ITEM 4 OF TABLE 4C1

1.00 0.86 0.80 0.78 0.76

0.73

1.00 0.85 0.79

0.76 0.73

0.70

1.00 0.84 0.77

0.73 0.68 0.64

1.00 1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96

1.00 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.93

1.00

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No.of
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ladders

Table 4C5 - rating factors for

groups of more than one circuits
of single core cables, to be applied
to reference current-carrying
capacities for one circuit of single
core cable in free air - Reference
method E in tables 4D1A - 4J4A
Installation Method in Table 4A2

Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 3)

31

Vertical
Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 4)

31

Cable ladder
systems,
cleats, wire
mesh tray, etc
(Note 3)

32
33
34

202

No.of three-phrase circuits

per tray or ladder
1
2
3

Use as a
multiplier to
rating for

0.98

0.91

0.87

Three cables

0.96

0.87

0.81

in horizontal

0.95

0.85

0.78

formation

0.96

0.86

Three cables

0.95

0.84

in vertical
formation

1.00

0.97

0.96

Three cables

0.98

0.93

0.89

in horizontal

0.97

0.90

0.86

formation

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trays or
ladders

Table 4C5 (continued)

Installation Method in Table 4A2

Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 3)

31

Vertical
Perforated
cable tray
systems
(Note 4)

31

Cable ladder
systems,
cleats, wire
mesh tray, etc
(Note 3)

32
33
34

NOTE 1:

Values given are averages for the cable types and range of
conductor sizes considered in Tables 4D1A to 4J4A. The spread
of values is generally less than 5%.

NOTE 2:

Factors apply to single layer groups of cables as shown above

and do not apply when cables are installed in more than one
layer touching each other. Values for such installations may be
significantly lower and must be determined by an appropriate
method.

NOTE 3:

Values are given for vertical spacing between cable trays of

300mm and at least 20mm between cable trays and wall.
For closer spacing the factors should be reduced.

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No.of three-phrase circuits

per tray or ladder
1
2
3

1.00

0.98

0.96

0.97

0.93

0.89

0.96

0.92

0.86

1.00

0.91

0.89

1.00

0.90

0.86

Use as a
multiplier to
rating for

Three cables
in trefoil
formation

1.00

1.00

1.00

0.97

0.95

0.93

0.96

0.94

0.90

NOTE 4:

Values are given for horizontal spacing between cable trays of

225mm with cable trays mounted back to back. For closer
spacing the factors should be reduced.

NOTE 5:

For circuits having more than one cable in parallel per phase,
each 3 phase set of conductors is to be considered as a circuit
for the purpose of this table.

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Table 4D1A - Single core

70C thermoplastic
insulated cables, nonarmoured, with or without
sheath (copper conductors)
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

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

206

Reference Method A
Reference Method B
(enclosed in conduit in (enclosed in conduit on a
thermally insulating wall wall or in trunking etc)
etc.)
2 cables, 3 or 4 cables, 2 cables,
3 or 4
single-phase three -phase single-phase cables,
A.C or D.C
A.C
A.C or D.C
three phase A.C

2
A
11
14.5
20
26
34
46
61
80
99
119
151
182
210
240
273
320
367
-

3
A
10.5
13.5
18
24
31
42
56
73
89
108
136
164
188
216
245
286
328
-

4
A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76
101
125
151
192
232
269
300
341
400
458
546
626
720
-

5
A
12
15.5
21
28
36
50
68
89
110
134
171
207
239
262
296
346
394
467
533
611
-

Current-carrying capacity (Amperes):

Ambient temperature: 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 70C

Reference Method F
(in free air or on a perforated cable tray, horizontal or vertical)
Touching

Spaced by one diameter

2 cables,
3 or 4 2 cables, 3 cables, 3 cables,
2 cables, single-phase
single-phase cables, single- threethreeA.C or D.C. or 3 cables
AC or D.C three- phase A.C phase A.C phase A.C
three-phase A.C. flat
flat & phase A.C or D.C flat flat
trefoil,
touching
flat &
Horizontal Vertical
touching
or trefoil
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
15.5
14
20
18
27
25
37
33
47
43
65
59
87
79
114
104
131
114
110
146
130
141
129
162
143
137
181
162
182
167
196
174
167
219
197
234
214
251
225
216
281
254
284
261
304
275
264
341
311
330
303
352
321
308
396
362
381
349
406
372
356
456
419
436
400
463
427
409
521
480
515
472
546
507
485
615
569
594
545
629
587
561
709
659
694
634
754
689
656
852
795
792
723
868
789
749
982
920
904
826
1005
905
855
1138
1070
1030
943
1086
1020
971
1265
1188
1154
1058
1216
1149
1079
1420
1337

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Reference Method C
(clipped direct)

Table 4D1B
2 cables - single phase A.C.
Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

2 cables
D.C.
2
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.46
0.36
0.29
0.23
0.180
0.145
0.105
0.086
0.068
0.053
0.042

Reference Methods A & B

(Enclosed in conduit
or trunking)
3
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8
r
x
z
1.80
0.33
1.80
1.30
0.31
1.30
0.95
0.30
1.00
0.65
0.29
0.72
0.49
0.28
0.56
0.39
0.27
0.47
0.31
0.27
0.41
0.25
0.27
0.37
0.195
0.26
0.33
0.160
0.26
0.31
0.130
0.26
0.29
0.110
0.26
0.28
0.094
0.25
0.27
-

* Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a larger voltage drop

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Voltage drop (millivolts per ampere per metre)

r
1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47
0.37
0.30
0.24
0.185
0.150
0.120
0.098
0.081
0.068
0.059

4
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8
x
0.20
0.195
0.190
0.185
0.180
0.175
0.175
0.170
0.165
0.165
0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150

z
1.75
1.25
0.95
0.66
0.50
0.41
0.34
0.29
0.25
0.22
0.20
0.185
0.175
0.165
0.160

r
1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.47
0.37
0.29
0.24
0.185
0.150
0.115
0.093
0.076
0.061
0.050

5
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8
x
0.29
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.24
0.24
0.24
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Reference Methods C & F
(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cables Spaced*
Cables Touching

z
1.80
1.30
0.97
0.69
0.54
0.45
0.39
0.35
0.31
0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.24

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Table 4D1B (continued)

3 or 4 cables - Three phase A.C.
Reference Methods A & B
(Enclosed in conduit or trunking)

Conductor
cross-sectional
area
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

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r
1.50
1.10
0.81
0.56
0.42
0.33
0.27
0.22
0.17
0.14
0.12
0.10
0.08

6
mV/A/m
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4
x
0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.22
-

z
1.55
1.10
0.85
0.61
0.48
0.41
0.36
0.32
0.29
0.27
0.25
0.25
0.24

Conductor operating temperature: 70C

Voltage drop (millivolts per ampere per metre)

3 or 4 cables - Three phase A.C.

Reference Method C & F
(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cables touching, flat

7
mV/A/m
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4
x
0.175
0.170
0.165
0.160
0.155
0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.140
0.135
0.135
0.130
0.130

8
mV/A/m
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4
x
0.25
1.10
0.24
0.24
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.21
0.20

r
1.50
1.10
0.80
0.55
0.41
0.32
0.26
0.21
0.160
0.130
0.105
0.086
0.072
0.060
0.052

z
1.50
1.10
0.82
0.57
0.43
0.36
0.30
0.26
0.22
0.190
0.175
0.160
0.150
0.145
0.140

r
1.50
0.24
0.80
0.55
0.41
0.32
0.26
0.21
0.160
0.130
0.105
0.086
0.072
0.060
0.052

Cables spaced*, flat

z
r
1.55 1.50
1.10
1.10
0.84 0.80
0.60 0.55
0.47 0.40
0.40 0.32
0.34 0.26
0.31 0.21
0.27 0.160
0.25 0.130
0.24 0.100
0.23 0.081
0.22 0.066
0.22 0.053
0.21 0.044

9
mV/A/m
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4
x
z
0.32 1.55
0.32 1.15
0.32 0.86
0.31 0.63
0.31 0.51
0.30 0.44
0.30 0.40
0.30 0.36
0.29 0.34
0.29 0.32
0.29 0.31
0.29 0.30
0.28 0.29
0.28 0.29
0.28 0.28

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Table A - Multicore Control

and Auxiliary Cables.
Where more than two cores carry an appreciable current,
the rating factors listed below should be applied to the two
core values.

Number of cores.
Rating factor.

3 4 5 6 7 10 12 14
0.86 0.72 0.68 0.62 0.57 0.51 0.47 0.46

Number of cores.
Rating factor.

19 24 27 30 37 44 46 48
0.41 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33

Short circuit current ratings for

PVC insulated cable
Short circuit ratings for PVC insulated armoured cables to
BS 6346 and non-armoured cables to BS 6004.

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

One second rating

amp
115
173
288
460
690
1150
1850
2875
4025
5750
8050
10930
13800
17250
21280
27600
34500
41200
51500
64900

The ratings are based on a maximum permissible conductor temperature of

160C for sizes up to 300mm2and 140C for 400mm2 and above, the
temperature at the commencement of the fault being 70C. It is assumed
that all the heat generated during the fault is retained in the conductor. For
fault times other than one second, the appropriate rating given in column 2
above should be divided by the square root of the fault time in seconds.

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Conductor Temperature
2

[( )

Tc =

Where
=
Tp
=
Tc
=
Ib
=
It
TAR =
TA
=

Ib
It x (Tp - TAR) + TA
Maximum permitted conductor temperature, (C)
Conductor temperature for load current
Design current of circuit
Tabulated current rating
Ambient temperature rating for current It
Ambient temperature

NOTE: The above formula enables the system designer to calculate

the actual conductor running temperature for current loadings other
than those stated in the tables.

Short circuit ratings for XLPE insulated and thermosetting

OHLS insulated cables to BS 5467, BS 6724 and BS 7211.

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

One second rating

amp
140
210
350
570
850
1400
2200
3600
5000
6800
9800
13600
17200
21100
26500
34900
43700
55900
70600
90800

The ratings are based on a maximum permissible conductor temperature of

250C, the temperature at the commencement of the fault being 90C. It is
assumed that all the heat generated during the fault is retained in the
conductor. For fault times other than one second, the appropriate rating
given in column 2 above should be divided by the square root of the fault time
in seconds.

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Thermosetting insulated cables

Table 4D2A - Multicore 70C

thermoplastic insulated
and thermoplastic sheathed
cables, non-armoured (copper
conductors)
Conductor
cross- sectional
area

Reference method A
(enclosed in conduit an
thermally insulated wall etc)

Reference method B
(enclosed in conduit on a
wall or ceiling, or in trunking)

1 three-core
1 two core
1 three-core
1 two-core
cable*, single cable* or 1 four- cable*, single cable* or 1 fourcore cable,
phase
core cable,
phase
A.C. or D.C. three-phase A.C. A.C. or D.C. three-phase A.C.
1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

2
A
11
14
18.5
25
32
43
57
75
92
110
139
167
192
219
248
291
334
-

3
A
10
13
17.5
23
29
39
52
68
83
99
125
150
172
196
223
261
298
-

*With or without protective conductor

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4
A
13
16.5
23
30
38
52
69
90
111
133
168
201
232
258
294
344
394
470

5
A
11.5
15
20
27
34
46
62
80
99
118
149
179
206
225
255
297
339
402

Current-Carrying Capacity (amperes):

Ambient temperature: 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 70C

Reference method C
(clipped direct)

Reference method E
(in free air or on a perforated cable tray
etc, horizontal or vertical)

1 three-core cable* or
1 four-core cable,
three-phase A.C.

1 two core cable,*

single phase
A.C. or D.C.

1 three-core cable* or
1 four-core cable,
three-phase A.C.

6
A
15
19.5
27
36
46
63
85
112
138
168
213
258
299
344
392
461
530
634

7
A
13.5
17.5
24
32
41
57
76
96
119
144
184
223
259
299
341
403
464
557

8
A
17
22
30
40
51
70
94
119
148
180
232
282
328
379
434
514
593
715

9
A
14.5
18.5
25
34
43
60
80
101
126
153
196
238
276
319
364
430
497
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1 two core cable*,

single phase
A.C. or D.C.

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216

Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Two-core
cable D.C.

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.75
1.25
0.93
0.63
0.46
0.36
0.29
0.23
0.180
0.145
0.105

2
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre):

Conductor operating temperature: 70C

3
mV/A/m
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8
r
x
1.75
0.170
1.25
0.165
0.93
0.165
0.63
0.160
0.47
0.155
0.38
0.155
0.30
0.155
0.25
0.150
0.190 0.150
0.155 0.145
0.115
0.145

Three or four-core cable

three phase A.C.

z
1.75
1.25
0.94
0.65
0.50
0.41
0.34
0.29
0.24
0.21
0.185

4
mV/A/m
38
25
15
9.5
6.4
3.8
2.4
r
x
1.50
0.145
1.10
0.145
0.80
0.140
0.55
0.140
0.41
0.135
0.33
0.135
0.26
0.130
0.21
0.130
0.165 0.130
0.135
0.130
0.100 0.125

z
1.50
1.10
0.81
0.57
0.43
0.35
0.29
0.25
0.21
0.185
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Table 4D5 - 70C thermoplastic

insulated and sheathed
flat cable with protective
conductor (copper conductors)
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

Reference
Method 100#
(above a
plasterboard
ceiling covered
by thermal
insulation NOT
EXCEEDING
in 100mm
thickness

1
(mm2)
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

2
(A)
13
16
21
27
34
45
57

Reference
Reference
Method 101#
Method 102#
(above a
(in a stud wall
plasterboard
with thermal
ceiling covered insulation with
by thermal
cable TOUCHING
insulation
the inner wall
EXCEEDING
surface
in 100mm
thickness
3
(A)
10.5
13
17
22
27
36
46

A*

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 2 but for flat twin and earth cable.

C*

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 20 but for flat twin and earth cable.

100#

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 10.

101#

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 101.

102#

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 102.

103#

For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation

Method 103.

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4
(A)
13
16
21
27
35
47
63

Current-Carrying Capacity (amperes) and VOLTAGE DROP

(per ampere per metre):
Ambient temperature: 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 70C

5
(A)
8
10
13.5
17.5
23.5
32
42.5

6
(A)
16
20
27
37
47
64
85

7
(A)
11.5
14.5
20
26
32
44
57

Voltage Drop
(per ampere
per metre)

8
(mV/A/m)
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8

Wherever practicable, a cable is to be fixed in a position such that it

will not be covered with thermal insulation.
Regulation 523.7, BS 5803-5: Appendix C: Avoidance of overheating
of electric cables.
Building Regulations Approved document B and Thermal insulation:
avoiding risks, BR 262, BRE, 2001 refer.

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Reference
Reference
Reference
Method 103#
Method C*
Method A*
(in a stud wall (clipped direct)
(enclosed in
with thermal
conduit in
insulation with
an insulated wall
cable NOT
TOUCHING the
inner wall surface

Table 4E1A - Single core 90C

thermosetting insulated cables,
unarmoured, with or without
sheath (copper conductors)
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

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

Reference Method A
Reference Method B
(enclosed in conduit in (enclosed in conduit on a
thermally insulating wall wall or in trunking etc)
etc.)
2 cables,
3 or 4
2 cables,
3 or 4
single-phase cables, three single-phase cables,
A.C or D.C -phase A.C A.C or D.C
three phase A.C

2
A
14
19
26
35
45
61
81
106
131
158
200
241
278
318
362
424
486
-

3
A
13
17
23
31
40
54
73
95
117
141
179
216
249
285
324
380
435
-

4
A
17
23
31
42
54
75
100
133
164
198
253
306
354
393
449
528
603
683
783
900
-

5
A
15
20
28
37
48
66
88
117
144
175
222
269
312
342
384
450
514
584
666
764
-

1. Where a conductor operates at a temperature exceeding 70C it must be

ascertained that the equipment connected to the conductor is suitable for the
conductor operating temperature (see Regulation 512.1.2).

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Current-Carrying Capacity (amperes):

Ambient temperature: 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 90C

2 cables,
3 or 4
single-phase cables,
AC or D.C threeflat & phase A.C
touching
flat &
touching or
trefoil
6
7
A
A
19
17.5
25
23
34
31
46
41
59
54
81
74
109
99
143
130
176
161
228
209
293
268
355
326
413
379
476
436
545
500
644
590
743
681
868
793
990
904
1130
1033
1288
1179
1443
1323

Reference Method F
(in free air or on a perforated cable
tray, horizontal or vertical etc)
Touching
2 cables, 3 cables, 3 cables,
singlethreethreephase A.C phase A.C phase A.C
or D.C flat
flat
trefoil

Reference Method G
(in free air)
Spaced
by one cable diameter
2 cables, single-phase A.C
or D.C or 3 cables threephase A.C flat

Horizontal
8
A
161
200
242
310
377
437
504
575
679
783
940
1083
1254
1358
1520

9
A
141
176
216
279
342
400
464
533
634
736
868
998
1151
1275
1436

10
A
135
169
207
268
328
383
444
510
607
703
823
946
1088
1214
1349

11
A
182
226
275
353
430
500
577
661
781
902
1085
1253
1454
1581
1775

Vertical
12
A
161
201
246
318
389
454
527
605
719
833
1008
1169
1362
1485
1671

2. Where cables in this table are connected to equipment or accessories

designed to operate at a temperature not exceeding 70C, the current ratings
given in the equivalent tables for 70C thermoplastic insulated cables (Table
4D1A) must be used (Regulations 523.1).

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Reference Method C
(clipped direct)

Table 4E1B
2 cables - single phase A.C.
Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

2 cables
D.C.

Reference Methods A & B

(Enclosed in conduit or trunking)

2
mV/A/m
46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

1.85
1.35
0.99
0.68
0.49
0.39
0.32
0.25
0.190
0.155
0.120
0.093
0.072
0.056
0.045

3
mV/A/m
46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
x
0.31
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.27
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
-

r
1.85
1.35
1.00
0.70
0.51
0.41
0.33
0.27
0.21
0.175
0.140
0.120
0.100

z
1.90
1.35
1.05
0.75
0.58
0.48
0.43
0.37
0.33
0.31
0.29
0.28
0.27

* Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a larger voltage drop.

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Conductor operating temperature: 90C

2 cables - single phase A.C.

z
1.85
1.35
1.00
0.73
0.56
0.47
0.41
0.36
0.31
0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.25
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Reference Methods C, F & G

(Clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cables Touching
Cables Spaced*
4
5
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
46
46
31
31
19
19
12
12
7.9
7.9
4.7
4.7
2.9
2.9
r
x
z
r
x
1.85
0.190
1.85
1.85
0.28
1.35
0.180
1.35
1.35
0.27
0.99
0.180
1.00
0.99
0.27
0.68
0.175
0.71
0.68
0.26
0.49
0.170
0.52
0.49
0.26
0.39
0.165
0.43
0.39
0.25
0.32
0.165
0.36
0.32
0.25
0.26
0.165
0.30
0.25
0.25
0.20
0.160
0.25
0.195
0.25
0.160 0.160
0.22
0.155
0.25
0.130
0.155
0.20
0.125
0.24
0.105 0.155
0.185
0.098 0.24
0.086 0.155
0.175
0.078
0.24
0.072 0.150
0.170
0.064 0.24
0.063 0.150
0.165
0.054 0.24

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Table 4E1B (continued)

3 or 4 cables - Three phase A.C.
Conductor
cross-sectional
area
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

Reference Methods A & B

(Enclosed in conduit or
trunking)
6
mV/A/m
40
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
r
x
z
1.60 0.27 1.65
1.15
0.25 1.15
0.87 0.25 0.90
0.60 0.24 0.65
0.44 0.23 0.50
0.35 0.23 0.42
0.29 0.23 0.37
0.23 0.23 0.32
0.185 0.22 0.29
0.150 0.22 0.27
0.125 0.22 0.25
0.100 0.22 0.24
0.088 0.21 0.23
-

Reference Method C, F & G

(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cables touching, Trefoil
7
mV/A/m
40
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
r
x
z
1.60 0.165
1.60
1.15
0.155
1.15
0.86 0.155 0.87
0.59 0.150
0.61
0.43 0.145 0.45
0.34 0.140 0.37
0.28 0.140
0.31
0.22 0.140 0.26
0.170 0.140 0.22
0.140 0.140 0.195
0.110 0.135 0.175
0.090 0.135 0.160
0.074 0.135 0.150
0.062 0.130 0.145
0.055 0.130 0.140

* Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a larger voltage drop.

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3 or 4 cables - Three phase A.C.

z
1.65
1.20
0.89
0.65
0.49
0.42
0.37
0.33
0.29
0.27
0.26
0.25
0.24
0.24
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Reference Method C, F & G

(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
Cables touching, Flat
Cables spaced*, Flat
8
9
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
40
40
27
27
16
16
10
10
6.8
6.8
4.0
4.0
2.5
2.5
r
x
z
r
x
1.60
0.190
1.60
1.60
0.27
1.15
0.180
1.15
1.15
0.26
0.86
0.180
0.87
0.86
0.26
0.59
0.175
0.62
0.59
0.25
0.43
0.170
0.46
0.43
0.25
0.34
0.165
0.38
0.34
0.24
0.28
0.165
0.32
0.28
0.24
0.22
0.165
0.28
0.22
0.24
0.170
0.165
0.24
0.170
0.24
0.135
0.160
0.21
0.135
0.24
0.110
0.160
0.195
0.110
0.24
0.088 0.160
0.180
0.085 0.24
0.071 0.160
0.170
0.068 0.23
0.059 0.155
0.165
0.055
0.23
0.050 0.155
0.165
0.047
0.23

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thermosetting insulated and
thermoplastic sheathed
cables, non-armoured
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

Reference method A
(enclosed in conduit in
thermally insulating
wall etc)

Reference method B
(enclosed in conduit on a
wall or in trunking etc)

1 two core 1 three or 1 two core 1 three or

cable*,
four core
cable*,
four core
single-phase cable*, single-phase cable*,
a.c. or d.c. three-phase a.c. or d.c. three-phase
a.c.
a.c.
1
(mm2)
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

2
(A)
14.5
18.5
25
33
42
57
76
99
121
145
183
220
253
290
329
386
442
-

* with or without protective conductor

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3
(A)
13
16.5
22
30
38
51
68
89
109
130
164
197
227
259
295
346
396
-

4
(A)
17
22
30
40
51
69
91
119
146
175
221
265
305
334
384
459
532
625

5
(A)
15
19.5
26
35
44
60
80
105
128
154
194
233
268
300
340
398
455
693

Current carrying capacity (amperes)

Ambient Temperature 30C
Conductor operating temperature 90

Reference method E (free air or on

a perforated cable tray etc,
horizontal or vertical)

1 two core
cable*,
single-phase
a.c. or d.c.

1 three or four
core cable*,
threephase a.c.

1 two core
cable*,
single-phase
a.c. or d.c.

1 three or four
core cable*,
three-phase a.c.

6
(A)
19
24
33
45
58
80
107
138
171
209
269
328
382
441
506
599
693
803

7
(A)
17
22
30
40
52
71
96
119
147
179
229
278
322
371
424
500
576
667

8
(A)
21
26
36
49
63
86
115
149
185
225
289
352
410
473
542
641
741
865

9
(A)
18
23
32
42
54
75
100
127
158
192
246
298
346
399
456
538
621
741

1. Where a conductor operates at a temperature exceeding 70C it must be

ascertained that the equipment connected to the conductor is suitable for the
conductor operating temperature(see Regulation 512.1.2)
2. Where cables in this table are connected to equipment or accessories
designed to operate at a temperature not exceeding 70C thermoplastic
insulated cables (Table 4D2A) must be used (see also regulation 523.1)

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Reference method C
(clipped direct)

Table 4E2B

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Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Two-core
cable D.C.

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.85
1.35
0.98
0.67
0.49
0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155
0.120

2
mV/A/m
46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre):

Conductor operating temperature: 90C

3
mV/A/m
46
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
r
x
1.85
0.160
1.35
0.155
0.99
0.155
0.67
0.150
0.50
0.150
0.40
0.145
0.32
0.145
0.26
0.145
0.200 0.140
0.160 0.140
0.130 0.140

Three or four-core cable

three phase A.C.

z
1.90
1.35
1.00
0.69
0.52
0.42
0.35
0.29
0.24
0.21
0.190

4
mV/A/m
40
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
r
x
1.60
0.140
1.15
0.135
0.86
0.135
0.59
0.130
0.43
0.130
0.34
0.130
0.28
0.125
0.22
0.125
0.175
0.125
0.140 0.120
0.115
0.120

z
1.65
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.45
0.37
0.30
0.26
0.21
0.185
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armoured thermosetting
insulated cables
(non-magnetic armour)
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

Reference Method C
(clipped direct)

Touching

Touching

Reference method F
(In free air or on a
perforated cable tray,
horizontal or vertical)
Touching

Touching

2 cables,
3 or 4
2 cables,
3 cables,
single-phase cables, single-phase three-phase
a.c. or d.c. three-phase a.c. or d.c.
a.c.flat
flat
a.c. flat
flat
1
mm2
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

2
A
237
303
367
425
488
557
656
755
853
962
1082
1170
1261

3
A
220
277
333
383
437
496
579
662
717
791
861
904
961

4
A
253
322
389
449
516
587
689
792
899
1016
1146
1246
1345

5
A
232
293
352
405
462
524
612
700
767
851
935
987
1055

1. Where a conductor operates at a temperature exceeding 70C it must be

ascertained that the equipment connected to the conductor is suitable for the
conductor operating temperature(see Regulation 512.1.2)

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Current carrying capacity (amperes)

Ambient Temperature 30C
Conductor operating temperature 90

Touching Spaced by one cable

diameter
3 cables,
three-phase
2 Cables, d.c.
a.c.trefoil

6
A
222
285
346
402
463
529
625
720
815
918
1027
1119
1214

Horizontal
7
A
284
356
446
519
600
688
815
943
1137
1314
1528
1809
2100

Spaced by one cable

diameter

Spaced by one cable

diameter

2 cables, single
phase a.c.

3 or 4 cables,
3 phase a.c.

Vertical Horizontal
8
9
A
A
270
282
349
357
426
436
497
504
575
566
660
643
782
749
906
842
1094
929
1266
1032
1474
1139
1744
1204
2026
1289

Vertical
10
A
266
337
412
477
539
614
714
805
889
989
1092
1155
1238

Horizontal
11
A
288
358
425
485
549
618
715
810
848
923
992
1042
1110

Vertical
12
A
266
331
393
449
510
574
666
755
797
871
940
978
1041

2. Where cables in this table are connected to equipment or accessories

designed to operate at a temperature not exceeding 70C thermoplastic
insulated cables (Table 4D2A) must be used (see also regulation 523.1)

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Reference method F (In free air or on a perforated cable tray,

horizontal or vertical)

Table 4E3B
Conductor
crosssectional
area
1
mm2
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000
NOTE:

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Reference Methods C & F

(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
2 cables - single phase A.C.
Touching
Spaced*
2
3
4
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
r
x
z
r
x
0.98
0.99 0.21 1.00 0.98 0.29
0.67
0.68 0.200 0.71 0.69 0.29
0.49
0.51 0.195 0.55 0.53 0.28
0.39
0.41 0.190 0.45 0.43 0.27
0.31
0.33 0.185 0.38 0.36 0.27
0.25
0.27 0.185 0.33 0.30 0.26
0.195
0.21 0.180 0.28 0.24 0.26
0.155
0.170 0.175 0.25 0.195 0.25
0.115
0.145 0.170 0.22 0.180 0.24
0.093 0.125 0.170 0.21 0.165 0.24
0.073 0.105 0.165 0.195 0.150 0.23
0.056 0.090 0.160 0.190 0.145 0.23
0.045 0.092 0.155 0.180 0.140 0.21
2
cables
D.C.

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

Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a larger voltage
drop.

Reference Methods C & F

(clipped direct, on tray or in free air)
3 or 4 cables - Three phase A.C.
Trefoil & Touching
Flat & Touching
Flat & Spaced*
5
6
7
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
mV/A/m
r
x
z
r
x
z
r
x
z
0.86 0.180 0.87 0.84 0.25 0.88 0.84 0.33 0.90
0.59 0.170 0.62 0.60 0.25 0.65 0.62 0.32 0.70
0.44 0.170 0.47 0.46 0.24 0.52 0.49 0.31 0.58
0.35 0.165 0.39 0.38 0.24 0.44 0.41 0.30 0.51
0.29 0.160 0.33 0.31 0.23 0.39 0.34 0.29 0.45
0.23 0.160 0.28 0.26 0.23 0.34 0.29 0.29 0.41
0.180 0.155 0.24 0.21 0.22 0.30 0.24 0.28 0.37
0.145 0.150 0.21 0.170 0.22 0.28 0.20 0.27 0.34
0.125 0.150 0.195 0.160 0.21 0.27 0.20 0.27 0.33
0.105 0.145 0.180 0.145 0.20 0.25 0.190 0.24 0.31
0.092 0.145 O.170 0.135 0.195 0.24 0.175 0.23 0.29
0.086 0.140 0.165 0.130 0.180 0.23 0.175 0.195 0.26
0.080 0.135 0.155 0.125 0.170 0.21 0.165 0.180 0.24

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Conductor operating temperature: 90C.

Table 4E4A - Multicore 90C

armoured thermosetting
insulated cables (copper
conductors)
Reference method C
(Clipped direct)
Conductor
cross-sectional area
1
mm2
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1 two core cable single

phase A.C. or D.C.
2
A
27
36
49
62
85
110
146
180
219
279
338
392
451
515
607
698
787

1 three or 1 four core cable

three phase A.C.
3
A
23
31
42
53
73
94
124
154
187
238
289
335
386
441
520
599
673

1. Where a conductor operates at a temperature exceeding 70C it must be

ascertained that the equipment connected to the conductor is suitable for the
conductor operating temperature (See Regulation 512.1.2).

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Reference method E (in free air or on a

perforated cable tray etc, horizontal or vertical)

Reference method D (direct in ground or in

ducting in ground, in or around buildings)

1twocorecablesingle 1threeorfourcore
cablethreephaseA.C.
phaseA.C.orD.C.
4
5
A
A
29
25
39
33
52
44
66
56
90
78
115
99
152
131
188
162
228
197
291
251
354
304
410
353
472
406
539
463
636
546
732
628
847
728

1twocorecablesingle 1threeorfourcore
phaseA.C.orD.C. cablethreephaseA.C.
6
7
A
A
25
21
33
28
43
36
53
44
71
58
91
75
116
96
139
115
164
135
203
167
239
197
271
223
306
251
343
281
395
324
446
365
-

2. Where cables in this table are connected to equipment or accessories

designed to operate at a temperature not exceeding 70C, the current ratings
given in the equivalent table for 70C thermoplastic insulated cables (Table
4D4A) must be used (see also Regulation 523.1).

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Current-carrying capacity (Amperes):

Air Ambient temperature: 30C
Ground Ambient temperature: 20C
Conductor operating temperature: 90C

Table 4E4B

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Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16

Two-core
cable D.C.

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400

1.85
1.35
0.98
0.67
0.49
0.39
0.31
0.25
0.195
0.155
0.120

2
mV/A/m
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre)

Conductor operating temperature: 90C

r
1.85
1.35
0.99
0.67
0.50
0.40
0.32
0.26
0.20
0.16
0.13

3
mV/A/m
31
19
12
7.9
4.7
2.9
x
0.160
0.155
0.155
0.150
0.150
0.145
0.145
0.145
0.140
0.140
0.140

Three or four-core cable

three phase A.C.

z
1.90
1.35
1.00
0.69
0.52
0.42
0.35
0.29
0.24
0.21
0.190

4
mV/A/m
27
16
10
6.8
4.0
2.5
r
x
1.60
0.140
1.15
0.135
0.86
0.135
0.59
0.130
0.43
0.130
0.34
0.130
0.28
0.125
0.22
0.125
0.175
0.125
0.140 0.120
0.115
0.120

z
1.65
1.15
0.87
0.60
0.45
0.37
0.30
0.26
0.21
0.185
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Table 4F3A - flexible cords,

non-armoured
(copper conductors)
Current-carrying capacity
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

Single-phase A.C.

1
mm2
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.25
1.5
2.5
4.0

2
A
3
6
10
13
16
25
32

Where cable is on a reel see the notes to Table 4F1A.

RATING FACTOR FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
60C thermoplastic or thermosetting insulated cords:
Ambient temperature
Rating Factor

35C
0.91

40C
0.82

45C
0.71

50C
0.58

55C
0.41

90C thermoplastic or thermosetting insulated cords:

Ambient temperature
Rating Factor

35C to 50C
1.0

55C
0.96

60C
0.83

65C
0.67

70C
0.47

Table 4F3B
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

D.C. or single-phase A.C

1
mm2
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.25
1.5
2.5
4.0

2
A
93
62
46
37
32
19
12

NOTE: *The tabulated values above are for 60c thermoplastic or

thermosetting insulated flexible cords and for other types of flexible
cords they are to be multiplied by the following factors:

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CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes):

and MASS SUPPORTABLE (kg):

Maximum mass
supportable by
twin flexible cord
(see Regulations
522.7.2 and 559.6.1.5)
4
kg
2
3
5
5
5
5
5

Three-phase A.C.
3
A
3
6
10
16
20
25

90C thermoplastic or thermosetting insulated cords:

Ambient temperature
Rating Factor

35C to 120C
1.0

125C
0.96

130C
0.85

135C 140C 145C

0.74 0.60 0.42

35C to 150C
1.0

155C
0.92

160C 165C 170C 175C

0.82
0.71
0.57 0.40

Glass fibre cords:

Ambient temperature
Rating Factor

VOLTAGE DROP (per ampere per metre)

Conductor operating temperature: 60C*

Three-phase A.C.
3
mV/A/m
80
54
40
27
16
10
FOR: 90C thermoplastic or thermosetting insulated
180C thermosetting insulated
185C glass fibre

1.09
1.31
1.43

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Table 4F1A - 60C thermosetting

insulated flexible cables
with sheath, non-armoured
(copper conductors)
Conductor
cross-sectional
area
1
mm2
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

Single-phase A.C. or D.C.

1 two-core cable, with or without
protective conductor
2
A
30
39
51
73
97
-

NOTE:
1. The current ratings tabulated are for cables in free air but may also be used
for cables resting on a surface. If the cable is to be wound on a drum on load
the ratings should be reduced in accordance with NOTE 2 below and for cables
which may be covered, NOTE 3 below.
2. Flexible cables wound on reeling drums.
The current ratings of cables used on reeling drums are to be reduced by the
following factors:
A. Radial type drum
Ventilated:
85%
Unventilated: 75%

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B. Ventilated cylindrical type drum

1 layer of cable: 85%
2 layers of cable: 65%
3 layers of cable: 45%
4 layers of cable: 35%

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes):

Ambient temperature: 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 60C

Single-phase A.C. or D.C.

2 single-core cables
4
A
140
175
216
258
302
347
394
471
541
644
738
861

A radial drum is one where the spiral layers of cable are accommodated
between closely spaced flanges; if fitted with solid flanges the ratings given
above should be reduced and the drum is described as non-ventilated. If the
flanges have suitable apertures, the drum is described as ventilated. A
ventilated cylindrical cable drum is one where layers of cable are
accommodated between widely spaced flanges and the drum and end flanges
have suitable ventilating apertures.
3. Where cable may be covered over or coiled up whilst on load, or the air
movement over the cable restricted, the current rating should be reduced. It
is not possible to specify the amount of reduction, but the table of rating
factors for reeling drums can be used as a guide.

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Three-phase A.C.
1 three-core, four-core or
five-core cable
3
A
26
34
47
63
83
102
124
158
192
222
255
291
343
394
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Table 4F1B
Conductor
cross-sectional
area

Two-core cables,
D.C.

1
(mm2)
4
6
10
16

2
(mV/A/m)
12
7.8
4.6
2.9

25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

1.80
-

NOTE 1:

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Two-core cable
single-phase A.C.

r
1.80
-

3
(mV/A/m)
12
7.8
4.6
2.9
x
z
0.175 1.85
-

* A larger voltage drop will result if the cables are spaced.

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes):

Conductor operating temperature: 60C

4
(mV/A/m)
10
6.7
4.0
2.5
r
x
z
1.55 0.150 1.55
1.10 0.150 1.15
0.83 0.145 0.84
0.57 0.140 0.58
0.42 0.135 0.44
0.33 0.135 0.36
0.27 0.130 0.30
0.22 0.130 0.26
0.170 0.130 0.21
0.135 0.125 0.185
-

2 single-core cables, touching

D.C.

Single-phase A.C. *

5
(mV/A/m)
-

6
(mV/A/m)
r
x
z
1.31 0.21 1.32
0.91 0.21 0.93
0.64 0.20 0.67
0.49 0.195 0.53
0.38 0.190 0.43
0.31 0.190 0.36
0.25 0.190 0.32
0.195 0.185 0.27
0.155 0.180 0.24
0.120 0.175 0.21
0.099 0.170 0.20
0.079 0.170 0.185

1.31
0.91
0.64
0.49
0.38
0.31
0.25
0.190
0.150
0.115
0.090
0.068

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three-phase A.C.

Table ERA 2 - Single core

XLPE insulated 600/1000V
and 1900/3300V cables with
copper conductors, ERA
parameters (ERA 69-30 Pt.V)
600/1000V three single core cables in trefoil
arrangement
Nominal
conductor area
mm2

Direct
Armoured

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

231
284
340
386
431
485
558
623
691
765
841
888
942

Air
Air
Duct
Armoured Unarmoured Armoured
(Trefoil
Ducts)
231
223
231
278
284
295
327
352
362
366
412
420
396
475
483
437
551
555
489
658
654
534
761
745
567
887
851
615
1027
963
664
1186
1084
692
1347
1178
735
1503
1278

Cables shall only be continuously operated at their

tabulated rating if the minimum current at which
circuit protection is designed to operate does not
exceed 1.45 times (in the case of cables in air or in
ducts) or 1.3 times (in the case of cables laid direct
in the ground) the values given above.

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Sustained current rating (AMP) (50Hz)

Direct
Armoured

Duct
Armoured
(Trefoil Ducts)

Air
Armoured

222
271
324
366
409
460
528
589
651
720
789
831
880

219
264
310
342
376
414
464
506
535
579
624
650
689

240
300
368
428
487
556
656
747
851
963
1084
1178
1278

Standard depth of laying

0.5m for 600/1000 Volt Cables

0.8m for 1900/3300 Volt Cables

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.2 K.m/W

Standard ground temperature

15C

Ambient air temperature

25C

Maximum conductor temperature 90C

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Table ERA 3 - Twin and multicore

core XLPE insulated 600/1000V
and 1900/3300V cables with
copper conductors, ERA
parameters (ERA 69-30 Pt.V)
600/1000V one twin
core armoured cable
Nominal
conductor
area mm2

Direct

Duct

Air

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

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

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

Cables shall only be continuously operated at their

tabulated rating if the minimum current at which
circuit protection is designed to operate does not
exceed 1.45 times (in the case of cables in air or in
ducts) or 1.3 times (in the case of cables laid direct
in the ground) the values given above.
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Sustained current rating (AMP) (50Hz)

1900/3300V one three core

armoured cable

Direct

Duct

Air

Direct

Duct

Air

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

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

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

114
147
175
207
254
304
345
387
436
502
563
633

96
124
147
174
214
257
293
328
371
428
480
549

112
149
177
213
268
328
380
432
496
583
667
765

Standard depth of laying

0.5m for 600/1000 Volt Cables

0.8m for 1900/3300 Volt Cables

Thermal resistivity of soil

1.2 K.m/W

Standard ground temperature

15C

Ambient air temperature

25C

Maximum conductor temperature 90C

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Conductor resistance's for

Copper and Aluminium
Conductors
Maximum Resistance (ohms per km @ 20 C)
Conductor
area

mm2
0.22
0.5
0.75
1.0
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630
800
1000

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Copper
Plain

_
36.0
24.5
18.1
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
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_

Solid Conductor (Class 1)

Copper
Metal
Coated

_
36.7
24.8
18.2
12.2
7.56
4.70
3.11
1.84
1.16
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_

Aluminium

_
_
_
_
18.1
12.1
7.41
4.61
3.08
1.91
1.20
0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.164
0.125
0.100
-


_
36.0
24.5
18.1
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
0.0470
0.0366
0.0283
0.0221
0.0176

Stranded (Class 2)
Copper
Aluminium
Metal
Coated

_
_
36.7
_
24.8
_
18.2
_
12.2
_
7.56
_
4.70
7.41
3.11
4.61
1.84
3.08
1.16
1.91
0.734
1.20
0.529
0.868
0.391
0.641
0.270
0.443
0.195
0.320
0.154
0.253
0.126
0.206
0.100
0.164
0.0762
0.125
0.0607
0.100
0.0475
0.0778
0.0369
0.0605
0.0286
0.0469
0.0224
0.0367
0.0177
0.0291

Flexible (class 5 & 6)

Copper
Copper
Plain
Metal
Coated

92.0
92.4
39.0
40.1
26.0
26.7
19.5
20.0
13.3
13.7
7.98
8.21
4.95
5.09
3.30
3.39
1.91
1.95
1.21
1.24
0.78
0.795
0.554
0.565
0.386
0.393
0.272
0.277
0.206
0.210
0.161
0.164
0.129
0.132
0.106
0.108
0.081
0.0817
0.0641
0.0654
0.0486
0.0495
0.0384
0.0391
0.0287
0.0292
_
_
_
_

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Plain

Resistance correction factors

for temperature (from 20C)
Temperature
of
component
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105

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Correction factor
For
Copper
1.000
1.020
1.039
1.059
1.079
1.098
1.118
1.138
1.157
1.177
1.197
1.216
1.236
1.256
1.275
1.295
1.314
1.334

Correction factor
For
Steel
1.000
1.025
1.050
1.075
1.100
1.125
1.150
1.175
1.200
1.225
1.250
1.275
1.300
1.325
1.350
1.375
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For
Aluminium
1.000
1.020
1.040
1.060
1.081
1.101
1.121
1.141
1.161
1.181
1.202
1.222
1.242
1.262
1.282
1.302
1.322
1.343

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Requirements for
installation of cables and
flexible cords
Cable construction

Non-armoured with circular conductors

Non-armoured with shaped conductors

Armoured with circular conductors
Armoured with shaped conductors
Flexible cords
* To be taken as the major axis for flat cables

Maximum spacing of cleats /

clips for fixed wiring of single cables
* Overall diameter
of cables (mm)
Not exceeding 9
Exceeding 9 but not 15
Exceeding 15 but not 20
Exceeding 20 but not 40
Exceeding 40 but not 50
Exceeding 50 but not 60
Exceeding 60 but not 70
Exceeding 70

Non armoured, sheathed cables

Horizontal
Vertical
mm
mm
250
400
300
400
350
450
400
550
600
800
750
1000
900
1200
1000
1400

* To be taken as the major axis for flat cables

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* Overall diameter
or Conductor type
10mm
>10 25
>25

Factor to be applied to the O.D.*

of cable to determine the
minimum internal bending radius
3 (2)
4 (3)
6

any

any

any

25mm
25mm

3 (fixed)
6 (flexing)

The figure in brackets relates to single core with circular stranded

conductors, installed in conduit ducting or trunking.

Armoured cables
Horizontal
mm
350
400
450
900
950
1000
1200

Vertical
mm
450
550
600
1100
1100
1200
1400

The spacings stated for horizontal runs may be applied also to runs at an
angle of more than 30 from the vertical. For runs at an angle of 30 or less
from the vertical, the vertical spacings are applicable.

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Section Fourteen

Useful
Information

Useful contacts
BSI

British Standards Institution

389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL
Tel: 0208 996 9000
Fax: 0208 996 7001
email: cservices@bsi-global.com

BASEC

British Approvals Service for Cables

23 Presley Way, Crownhill,
Milton Keynes, MK8 0ES
Tel: 01908 267300
Fax: 01908 267255
email: mail@basec.org.uk

ECA

Electrical Contractors Association

34 Palace Court,
London, WH2 4HY
Tel: 0207 313 4800
Fax: 0207 221 7344
email: electricalcontractors@eca.co.uk

EEMUA

Engineering Equipment & Material

Users Association
10 12 Lovat Lane,
London EC3R 8DN
Tel: 0207 621 0011
Fax: 0207 621 0022
email: info@eemua.org

EIC

Energy Industries Council

Newcombe House,
45 Notting Hill Gate,
London, W11 3LQ
Tel: 0207 221 2043
Fax: 0207 221 8813
email: info@eic-uk.com
Energy Industries Council (Aberdeen)
Unit 16, Innovation Centre,
Exploration Drive, Bridge of Don,
Aberdeen AB23 8GX
Tel: 01224 355311
Fax: 01224 355313
email: aberdeen@eic-uk.com

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ERA Technology
Cleeve Road, Leatherhead,
Surrey, KT22 7SA
Tel: 01372 367000
Fax: 01372 367099
email: info@era.co.uk

IET

The Institution of Engineering and

Technology (IEE) (formerly The
Institution of Electrical Engineers)
Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL
Tel: 0207 240 1871
Fax: 0207 240 7735
email: postmaster@theiet.org

LPCB

Loss Prevention Certification Board

Bucknalls Lane, Garston,
Watford, WD25 9XX
Tel: 01923 664100
Fax: 01923 666994
email: lpcb@bre.co.uk

NICEIC

National Inspection Council for

Electrical Installation Consulting
Warwick House, Houghton Hall Park,
Houghton Regis, Dunstable,
Bedfordshire, LU5 5ZX
Tel: 01582 531000
Fax: 01582 531010
email: enquiries@niceic.com

Voltimum

Voltimum UK & Ireland Ltd

Queens Wharf,
Queen Caroline Street,
Hammersmith,
London W6 9RJ
Tel: 0208 600 2534
Fax: 0208 600 2617
email: enquiries@voltimum.co.uk

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Temperature conversion
C
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

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F
32.0
33.8
35.6
37.4
39.2
41.0
42.8
44.6
46.4
48.2
50.0
51.8
53.6
55.4
57.2
59.0
60.8
62.6
64.4
66.2
68.0
69.8
71.6
73.4
75.2
77.0

C
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51

F
78.8
80.6
82.4
84.2
86.0
87.8
89.6
91.4
93.2
95.0
96.8
98.6
100.4
102.2
104.0
105.8
107.6
109.4
111.2
113.0
114.8
116.6
118.4
120.2
122.0
123.8

C
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77

F
125.6
127.4
129.2
131.0
132.8
134.6
136.4
138.2
140.0
141.8
143.6
145.4
147.2
149.0
150.8
152.6
154.4
156.2
158.0
159.8
161.6
163.4
165.2
167.0
168.8
170.6

C F
78 172.4
79 174.2
80 176.0
81 177.8
82 179.6
83 181.4
84 183.2
85 185.0
86 186.8
87 188.6
88 190.4
89 192.2
90 194.0
91 195.8
92 197.6
93 199.4
94 201.2
95 203.0
96 204.8
97 206.6
98 208.4
99 210.2
100 212.0
_
_
_
_
_
_

To convert

into

Multiply x

mils
inch
mils
inch
inch
cm
mm
Feet
Metres
Yards
Metres
Miles
km

inch
mils
mm
mm
cm
inch
inch
Metres
Feet
Metres
Yards
km
Miles

0.001
1000
0.0254
25.4
2.54
0.3937
0.0394
0.3048
3.2808
0.9144
1.0936
1.6093
0.6214

sq. inches
sq. inches
sq.mm (mm2)
sq. metres
sq. feet
sq. yards
sq. metres

circular mils
sq.mm (mm2)
sq. inches
sq. feet
sq. metres
sq. metres
sq. yards

1,273,240
645.16
0.00155
10.764
0.093
0.8361
1.196

Weight

Ounces
Grammes
Pounds
kg

Grammes
Ounces
kg
Pounds

28.35
0.0353
0.4536
2.205

Volume

Litres
Gallons

Gallons
Litres

0.22
4.546

Other

Horsepower
Kilowatts
lbs/sq. foot
lbs/sq. inch
miles/hour

Kilowatts
Horsepower
kg/sq, metre
kg/sq, cm
km/hour

0.746
1.34
4.882
0.07
1.6093

Distance

Area

259

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