318A cable is a flexible PVC insulated and PVC sheathed multi-core cable for industrial control and equipment wiring applications.
It is commonly used in control systems, machinery, electrical equipment, automation systems and flexible power connections.
The cable is designed to remain flexible in demanding environments, including applications where low temperature performance is required.
Typical applications include switchgear, control panels, portable equipment, machinery wiring and industrial installations.
The multi-core construction provides reliable signal, control and power connection for low voltage electrical systems.
The cable should be selected according to voltage rating, number of cores, conductor size, temperature requirement, installation method and project specification.
- Anealed copper conductor
- Stranding to BS 6360 CL-5 or IEC 60228 CL-5
- PVC core insulation TI 4 to EN 50363-3-1(formerly BS 7655-3-1)
- Green/Yellow grounding (3 conductors and above)
- PVC outer jacket Type 10 to BS7655-4-2
- Yellow or blue
2 Cores: Brown, Blue
3 Cores: Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown
4 Cores: Green/Yellow, Brown, Black, Grey or Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black
5 Cores: Green/Yellow, Blue,Brown, Black, Grey
- Working voltage: 300/500 volts
- Test voltage: 2000 volts
- Flexing bending radius: 6xOverall diameter
- Fixed bending radius: 4xOverall diameter
- Flexing temperature: -5o C to +70o C
- Static temperature: -40o C to +70o C
- Short circuit temperature: +160o C
- Flame retardant: IEC 60332.1
- Insulation resistance: 20 MΩxkm
| 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 Copper Weight kg/km | Nominal Weight kg/km |
| 3182A | ||||||
| 18(24/32) | 2x0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.4 | 14.4 | 57 |
| 17(32/32) | 2x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.8 | 19 | 65 |
| 16(30/30) | 2x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 7.6 | 29 | 87 |
| 14(50/30) | 2x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 9.2 | 48 | 134 |
| 12(56/28) | 2x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 10.5 | 77 | 174 |
| 3183A | ||||||
| 18(24/32) | 3x0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.8 | 21.6 | 68 |
| 17(32/32) | 3x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 29 | 79 |
| 16(30/30) | 3x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 8.2 | 43 | 111 |
| 14(50/30) | 3x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 10.1 | 72 | 169 |
| 12(56/28) | 3x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 11.3 | 115 | 233 |
| 3184A | ||||||
| 18(24/32) | 4x0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 7.4 | 29 | 84 |
| 17(32/32) | 4x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 8.0 | 38 | 101 |
| 16(30/30) | 4x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 9.2 | 58 | 142 |
| 14(50/30) | 4x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 11.2 | 96 | 211 |
| 12(56/28) | 4x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 12.5 | 154 | 292 |
| 3185A | ||||||
| 18(24/32) | 5x0.75 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | 36 | 106 |
| 17(32/32) | 5x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 8.8 | 48 | 123 |
| 16(30/30) | 5x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 10.5 | 72 | 176 |
| 14(50/30) | 5x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 12.4 | 120 | 262 |
| 12(56/28) | 5x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 13.7 | 192 | 369 |
KEY FEATURES
- Manufactured according to BS6004 requirements
- Formerly associated with BS 7919 cable applications
- Flexible PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cable
- Multi-core cable construction
- Suitable for industrial control applications
- Suitable for machinery and equipment wiring
- Suitable for switchgear and control panels
- Designed for flexible low voltage connections
- Copper conductor construction
- Suitable for demanding installation environments
SELECTION NOTES
Before quotation, please confirm:
- Voltage rating
- Number of cores
- Conductor size
- Conductor class
- Cable length
- Sheath colour
- Temperature requirement
- Installation environment
- Required standard or project specification
- Packing requirement
- Destination port or delivery address
318A cable is commonly selected for industrial control, equipment wiring and flexible power connection applications.
It is suitable where a flexible PVC multi-core cable is required for reliable low voltage electrical connection.
RELATED CABLE TYPES
- 318B cable
- 318Y cable
- 2491X cable
- 2491X HR cable
- 6491X cable
- 6491X HR cable
- 6181Y cable
- 6242Y cable
- BS6004 PVC cable
- Flexible control cable
FAQ
What is 318A cable used for?
318A cable is used for industrial control, equipment wiring, machinery wiring and flexible low voltage power connections.
It is suitable for control panels, switchgear, automation systems and electrical equipment.
Is 318A cable flexible?
Yes. 318A cable is designed as a flexible PVC multi-core cable for applications where flexibility is required.
What standard does 318A cable follow?
This cable is manufactured according to BS6004 requirements and is formerly associated with BS 7919 cable applications.
Can 318A cable be used for control panels?
Yes. 318A cable can be used for control panels, switchgear, equipment wiring and industrial control systems.
Can BURYCABLE supply 318A cable?
Yes. BURYCABLE can supply 318A flexible PVC multi-core cables according to project size, voltage, core number, colour, length and packing requirements.
