6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y 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 lighting circuits, power circuits, surface wiring and general fixed wiring.
The cables are suitable for dry or damp locations, including installation on walls, boards, trays, channels or embedded in plaster.
Where additional mechanical protection is required, the cable should be installed in conduit, trunking or other protected wiring systems.
6242Y is commonly used for twin and earth wiring applications.
6243Y is commonly used where an additional core is required by the electrical design.
The cable should be selected according to voltage rating, conductor size, number of cores, installation method and project specification.
- Fine bare copper strands
- Stranding to IEC 60228 CL-1 or 2
- PVC insulation type TI1 to BS 7655
- The core or cores shall be laid parallel with the uninsulated circuit protective conductor
- For twin cores, the protective conductor centrally placed between cores in same plane
- For 3 cores, the protective conductor centrally placed between black and grey cores in same plane
- PVC sheath type T6 to BS 7655
2 cores: brown and blue, or, for 2 × 1.0 and 2 × 1.5 cables, brown and brown
3 cores: brown, black (centre core) and grey
- Working voltage: 300/500 volts
- Test voltage: 2000 volts
- Minimum bending radius: 4xOverall diameter
- Flexing temperature: -15o C to +70o C
- Short circuit temperature: +160o C
- Flame retardant: IEC 60332.1
- Insulation resistance: 10 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 dimensions | Circuit protective conductor AWG | Nominal Weight kg/km | |
| lower limit mm | upper limit mm | ||||||
| 6241Y | |||||||
| 17 | 1 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 4x5.1 | 5.2x6.4 | 17 | 45 |
| 16 | 1 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.4x5.4 | 5.8x7.0 | 17 | 55 |
| 6242Y | |||||||
| 17 | 2 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 4 × 7.2 | 4.7 × 8.6 | 17 | 68 |
| 17(7/26) | 2 × 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.2 × 7.8 | 5.1 × 9.4 | 17 | 73 |
| 16 | 2 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.4x8.2 | 5.4x9.6 | 17 | 85 |
| 16(7/24) | 2 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.5x8.4 | 5.6x10 | 17 | 90 |
| 14 | 2 × 2.5 | 0.8 | 1 | 5.2x9.8 | 6.2x11.5 | 16 | 120 |
| 14(7/22) | 2 × 2.5 | 0.8 | 1 | 5.2x9.8 | 6.6x12.0 | 16 | 125 |
| 12(7/20) | 2 × 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 5.6x10.5 | 7.2x13.0 | 16 | 175 |
| 10(7/18) | 2 × 6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 6.4x12.5 | 8.0x15.0 | 14 | 240 |
| 8(7/16) | 2 × 10 | 1 | 1.2 | 7.8x15.5 | 9.6x19.0 | 12(7/20) | 390 |
| 6(7/14) | 2 × 16 | 1 | 1.3 | 9.0x18.0 | 11.0x22.5 | 10(7/18) | 560 |
| 6243Y | |||||||
| 17 | 3 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 4x9.6 | 4.7x11.0 | 17 | 91 |
| 16 | 3 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.4x10.5 | 5.4x12.5 | 17 | 115 |
| 14 | 3 × 2.5 | 0.8 | 1 | 5.2x12.5 | 6.2x14.5 | 17 | 170 |
| 12(7/20) | 3 × 4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 5.8x14.5 | 7.4x18.0 | 16 | 250 |
| 10(7/18) | 3 × 6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 6.4x16.5 | 8.0x20.0 | 14 | 340 |
| 8(7/16) | 3 × 10 | 1 | 1.2 | 7.8x21.0 | 9.6x25.5 | 12(7/20) | 540 |
| 6(7/14) | 3 × 16 | 1 | 1.3 | 9.0x24.5 | 11.0x29.5 | 10(7/18) | 790 |
KEY FEATURES
- Manufactured according to BS6004 requirements
- PVC insulated conductors
- PVC outer sheath
- 6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y options available
- Suitable for fixed wiring installation
- Suitable for lighting and power circuits
- Suitable for dry or damp locations
- Includes circuit protective conductor construction where applicable
- Copper conductor construction
- Commonly used in building electrical installations
SELECTION NOTES
Before quotation, please confirm:
- Cable type: 6241Y, 6242Y or 6243Y
- Voltage rating
- Number of cores
- Conductor size
- Cable length
- Sheath colour
- Installation environment
- Required standard or project specification
- Packing requirement
- Destination port or delivery address
6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y 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
- 6491X cable
- 6491X HR cable
- BS6004 PVC cable
- BS7211 LSZH cable
- PVC building wire
- Fixed wiring cable
FAQ
What are 6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y cables used for?
6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y cables are used for fixed wiring installations.
They are suitable for buildings, lighting circuits, power circuits and general low voltage electrical installations.
What is 6242Y cable commonly used for?
6242Y cable is commonly used for twin and earth wiring applications in building electrical installations.
What is 6243Y cable commonly used for?
6243Y cable is commonly used where an additional core is required by the electrical design.
Are these cables sheathed?
Yes. These cables have PVC insulation and a PVC outer sheath.
Can BURYCABLE supply 6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y cables?
Yes. BURYCABLE can supply 6241Y, 6242Y and 6243Y cables according to project size, voltage, core number, colour, length and packing requirements.
