Fixed wiring cable 6181y bs 6004 cable technicalspecification 1 of 3. Pvc insulated and pvc sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300500 v, for electric power and lighting bs en 505251. At metsec we manufacutre and stock a wide range of quality cables, which meet various national and international standards. The cables shall be manufactured to the latest edition of ss 3583, bs 6004 and iec 602273. It gives recommendations and guidance on the design, installation and wiring of electrical emergency escape lighting systems. British standard cables xl xlshield fixed installation cables xlshield fixed installation cables a multicore, fixed installation cable with a unique triple function aluminium tubed screen application for use in fixed domestic, industrial power and lighting circuits and. Fire alarm circuits, fire detection circuits, emergency signal control circuits, fire fighting systems water pumps, smoke exhaust systems etc. For example the british standard for pvc armoured cables for industrial use is common to cables covered by parts 2 and 3 of the book. This cable meets the requirements of the rohs directive 201165eu. Arctic grade pvc cords manufactured to bs 6004 are designed to withstand severe external temperatures and will remain flexible at temperatures down to 40c. Bs 6004 round pvc insulated, pvc sheathed cable, 300500 v, single core, in accordance with bs 6004 application the cable is designed for electricity supply, lightning, and electrical installations. Pvc insulated cable non armoured for electric power and lighting. Medium voltage cables to bs 6622bs 7835 single core cables to bs 6622bs 7835 applications. Aluminiumpolyester tape, metallic side down, in contact with minimum 0.
However, they are nonstandard cables and the question must be asked are these types of cable acceptable for use in electrical. Conductor compact circular stranded copper conductor complying with bs6360 class 2. A9a cables are tested and accredited by basec, the british approvals service for cables. Suitable for dc power supplies on telecoms equipment and power applications where flexibility is required characteristics voltage rating uou 1. Pvcinsulated cables for electric power and lighting. Prysmian guide to changes of british standard numbers en. Plain annealed copper wire conductors to iec 60228bs 6360. Bs 6004 624y twin and earth pvc cable eland cables. Conductor dimensions when conventional practice for joining. Fixed wiring cable bs 6004 624y twin and earth pvc cable technicalspecication 1 of 3 application domestic wiring cable. Cable ties for electrical installations cable ties for electrical installations bsen62275 2015 edition superseded show complete document history. Pvc insulated cables for electricity supply armoured cable ks 04194. Technical support, fast quote and same day despatch available. Pvc insulated and pvc sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300500 v, for electric power and lighting.
Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance by. Quality and safety are the hallmarks of our diverse range of products, which are designed and manufactured to the very highest standards such as iso 9001 and approved by the leading approvals organisations nationally and. Pvc insulated and pvc sheathed cables for voltages up to and including. Kfiber insulating materials are a blend of polyaramid, polyamid. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Bs 7846 is the design, manufacture and test manual for cable makers to provide fire resistant power cables for use in emergency building services. For example i got a bs number which is bs 6004 and bs 7441 and i want to find out the iec standards for these british standard cables how do i do that. A guide to the selection of cable type for particular building applications in accordance with bs 5839. Single cores for use in cable wiring systems with improved fire performance and circuit integrity. Can be installed in fixed installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where the risk of mechanical damage would not be an issue. The cable is designed for electricity supply, lightning, and electrical installations.
Acl fire zero cables in accordance with bs en 50268iec61034. British standard number by marking the standard number, for instance bs 6004, the manufacturer is making a declaration of conformity, i. Bs 6480 specification for impregnated paper insulated. Protocol z resistance to fire and mechanical shock clause 8 when tested in accordance with the procedures specified in clause 8of the. Bs 6004 flat pvc insulated, pvc sheathed cable with circuit protective conductor, 300500 v, single core, flat twin and 3 core, in accordance with bs 6004 application the cable is designed for electricity supply, lightning, and electrical installations. Pvc insulated, nonarmoured cables for voltages up to and including 450750 v, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring. If you are interested in downloading the pdf version of this book, please visit. Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450750 v. Pvc cables ss 358, bs 6004, iec 60227 switchgear wires bs 6231 single core. There will be changes to existing standards bs 6004 and bs 7211 which were re issued in september 2012. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of premises introduction bs 5266 1.
These cables are not intended to be laid underground. This standard, like bs 76291 above, details all material types, the physical dimensions such as conductor material and sizes, minimum insulation and sheath thickness. Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for. It is common for cables with conductor sizes of 25 mm 2 and above to be classed as power distribution cables. British standard electric cables pvc insulated, non armoured.
British standards electrical cable telephone cable. View eland cables range of cables manufactured in accordance with british standard bs 6004. Arctic grade cable fixed wiring cable flexible mains cable manufactured to bs6004 and are used in various industries. Pvc insulated and pvc sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300500 v, for electric power and lighting publication date 20120930 accessibility original language english. Pvc insulated, nonarmoured cables for voltages up to and including 450750v. Singlecore general purpose cable for use in conduit and trunking. Bs 6004 flat pvc insulated, pvc sheathed cable with circuit. Industrial cablesbritish standard 2491x to bs 6004new bs en 50525231 application and description.
The single core cables are designed for distribution of electrical power with nominal voltage uou ranging from 3. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450750 v u0u. The cables are mainly used in power stations, mass transit underground passenger systems, airports, petrochemical plants, hotels, hospitals, and highrise buildings. Can be installed in fixed installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where the risk of. These fixed wiring cables are typically used in domestic and light industrial areas. Class 1 solid copper conductor according to bs en 60228 previously bs 6360 4mm. Electric cables handbook third edition blcccahles edited by g. The cable features plain annealed copper conductors, two cores laid flat and an uninsulated circuit protective conductor in pvc insulation and a grey pvc outer sheath. Aei cables bs 6004 pvc conduit and house wiring types. Cable application generally suitable for outdoor applications, specifically direct buriel within the petrochemical industries. Rohs trusted km 634267 bs 6004 624y twin and earth pvc cable eland product group. A wide variety of bs6004 cable options are available to you, such as conductor material, type, and application.
Class 2 stranded copper conductor according to bs en 60228 previously bs 6360 insulation pvc polyvinyl chloride type ti1 according to bs en 50363 sheath. Abstract gives requirements for the construction, test methods and performance of cables with polyvinyl chloride pvc insulation of. They are suitable for installation mostly in power supply stations, indoors and in cable. Methods for verifying that ingots and castings comply with this british standard are also specified.
These cables are designed for use in the switch control, relay and instrumentation panels of power switchgear and for purposes such as internal connectors in rectifier equipment, motor starters and controllers. Part 1 of british standard bs7629 refers to multicore and multipair cables. Flexible cable, circular sheathed, metric unit bs 6500 24 cores. These cables can be installed in conduit, in cable trunking and in cable ducting. Bs6622bs7835 three core armoured 11kv xlpe stranded copper conductors cable characteristics bending radius r12d cable description 1.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Rohs trusted kitemark km 634267 6181y bs 6004 cable eland product group. Conductor screen extruded semiconducting compound bonded to the insulation and applied in the same operation as the insulation. Solid or stranded conductor is made from annealed copper wires. Note 1this standard is intended to apply to castings made by any metal casting process. Pdfdateien miteinander zu verbinden bezeichnet man auch als pdfmerge. It relates to cables that provide circuit integrity under the effects of fire, mechanical shock and water, for a prescribed period of time, supporting firefighting efforts and protecting lives and essential equipment.
Rohs compliance has been tested and confirmed by the cable lab as meeting the requirements of the bsi rohs trusted kitemark. Bs 4579 specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connections. Cable designs vary enormously to meet the diverse requirements but. This standard is identical with iso 28590 sampling procedures for inspection by attributes part 0. Evacuation systems merge to protect those trapped and help them to escape while making it lot.
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