6181Y and 6181X cables are PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables for fixed wiring installations.
They are commonly used in domestic, commercial and building electrical systems.
Typical applications include surface wiring, lighting circuits, power circuits and general low voltage fixed wiring.
The cables are suitable for dry or damp locations where there is little risk of mechanical damage.
Where additional mechanical protection is required, the cable should be installed in conduit, trunking or other protected wiring systems.
The PVC insulation provides electrical insulation, while the PVC outer sheath provides general protection for fixed installation.
The cable should be selected according to voltage rating, conductor size, conductor class, installation method and project specification.
- Bare copper conductor
- Solid to BS 6360 CL-1 or IEC 60228 CL-1; stranding to BS 6360 CL-2 or IEC 60228 CL-2
1.0mm^2- 2.5mm CL-1 – circular solid
4mm^2 and above - CL-2 – stranded circular or circular compacted
- PVC insulation Type TI1 to BS7655
- PVC sheath Type 6 to BS7655
Black, Blue, Brown
- Working voltage: 300/500V
- Minimum bending radius: 3xoverall diameter
- Operating temperature: -15o C to +70o C
- Insulation resistance: 10 MΩxkm
- Flame retardant: IEC 60332.1
| AWG (No of Strands/ Strand Diameter) | No. of Cores x Nominal Cross Sectional Area #xmm^2 | Nominal Thickness of Insulation mm | Nominal Thickness of Sheath mm | Nominal Overall Diameter mm | Nominal Weight kg/km |
| 18 | 1x1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.5 | 27 |
| 16 | 1x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 36 |
| 14 | 1x2.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 52 |
| 12(7/20) | 1x4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 6.8 | 76 |
| 10(7/18) | 1x6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 100 |
| 8(7/16) | 1x10 | 1 | 0.9 | 8.8 | 160 |
| 6(7/14) | 1x16 | 1 | 1 | 10.5 | 230 |
| 4(7/12) | 1x25 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 12.5 | 340 |
| 2(7/10) | 1x35 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 13.5 | 440 |
KEY FEATURES
- Manufactured according to BS6004 requirements
- PVC insulated conductor
- PVC outer sheath
- 6181Y and 6181X options available
- Suitable for fixed wiring installation
- Suitable for surface wiring applications
- Suitable for lighting and power circuits
- Suitable for dry or damp locations
- Copper conductor construction
- Commonly used in building electrical installations
SELECTION NOTES
Before quotation, please confirm:
- Cable type: 6181Y or 6181X
- Voltage rating
- Conductor size
- Conductor class
- Cable length
- Sheath colour
- Installation environment
- Required standard or project specification
- Packing requirement
- Destination port or delivery address
6181Y and 6181X cables are commonly selected for fixed wiring where PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cable construction is required.
They are suitable for building wiring applications where the cable is installed according to project requirements and local wiring regulations.
RELATED CABLE TYPES
- 6181Y cable
- 6181X cable
- 6192Y cable
- 6193Y cable
- 6241Y cable
- 6242Y cable
- 6243Y cable
- 6491X cable
- 6491X HR cable
- BS6004 PVC cable
FAQ
What are 6181Y and 6181X cables used for?
6181Y and 6181X cables are used for fixed wiring installations.
They are suitable for building wiring, surface wiring, lighting circuits, power circuits and general low voltage electrical installations.
Are 6181Y and 6181X cables sheathed?
Yes. These cables have PVC insulation and a PVC outer sheath.
What is the difference between 6181Y and 6491X?
6181Y is PVC insulated and PVC sheathed.
6491X is normally a non-sheathed single core PVC insulated cable.
Can these cables be used in damp locations?
Yes. 6181Y and 6181X cables can be used in dry or damp locations where there is little risk of mechanical damage.
Can BURYCABLE supply 6181Y and 6181X cables?
Yes. BURYCABLE can supply 6181Y and 6181X cables according to project size, voltage, conductor size, sheath colour, length and packing requirements.
