PAP, CU / PVC / PVC / AWA / PVC - Single core, PVC insulated, PVC bedded, Aluminium wire armoured, PVC sheathed cable, 600/1000V, BS6346
Construction
Conductor: Plain Annealed Copper, Class 2 Stranded circular or compacted
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound Type PVC/TI1
Insulation colour: Black
Bedding: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound Type PVC/TM1
Bedding colour: Black
Armour: Aluminium Wire Armoured (AWA)
Outer sheath: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compound Type PVC/TM1
Outer sheath colour: Black
Electrical Characteristics
Operating voltage, U0/U: 600/1000V
Operating temperature: -15°C to +70°C
Final short circuit temperature: 160°C (for cables ≤ 300mm²), 140°C (for cables > 300mm²)
Test Voltage: 3.5kV for 5 minutes
Reference Standards
Design specification: BS6346 (specification withdrawn)
Conductor: IEC60228, BS EN60228
Flame retardancy: IEC60332-1, BS EN60332-1
Installation Reference
Minimum bending radius (mm): 8 x cable overall diameter
Maximum pulling tension: 50N/mm²
