Reduced Earth, Multicore XLPE insulated, Steel Wire Armored, FRLS PVC sheathed (CU/XLPE/SWA/FRLS PVC)

Scope

This specification covers Flame Retardant Low Smoke PVC insulated, multicore armoured cables, rated at 0.6/1 KV to international standard IEC 60502-1 for use indoors, outdoors, in cable ducts and for direct burial underground, where severe mechanical stresses are present, and suitable for locations where fire safety is a priority.  

Construction

2.1 Conductor
Plain, annealed copper conductors, circular stranded conforming to the applicable requirements of IEC 60228.

2.2 Insulation
XLPE insulation conforming to the applicable requirements of IEC 60502-1.

2.3 Assembly
Insulated conductors are laid up, filled where necessary with non-hygroscopic material and covered with an extruded thickness of thermoplastic material.

2.4 Amour
Galvanized round wires, completely covering the assembly of cores; complying to the applicable requirements of IEC 60502-1.

2.5 Sheath
Flame Retardant Low Smoke PVC based thermoplastic material, conforming to the applicable requirements of IEC 60502-1.