BS 6724 Cables Three-core 1900/3300V cables with stranded copper conductors
These cables are used for power and control circuits, they can offer excellent protection through the use of a heavy galvanized steel wire armour. The GSWA makes them suitable for use inside and outside buildings or for direct burial in the…
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APPLICATION

These cables are used for power and control circuits, they can offer excellent protection through the use of a heavy galvanized steel wire armour. The GSWA makes them suitable for use inside and outside buildings or for direct burial in the ground. For installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential threat to life and equipment.

CONSTRUCTION

ConductorSolid Aluminum or Annealed Copper conductor, circular or shaped, Class 2 to BS EN60228.
InsulationXLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP 8 conforming to BS 7655-1.3 or type GP 6 conforming to BS 7655-1.2.
Colour Code1 Core : Brown or Blue
2 Cores : Brown, Blue
3 Cores : Brown, Black, Grey
4 Cores : Blue, Brown, Black, Grey
5 Cores : Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black, Grey
Above 5 Cores : White Cores with black numbers
BeddingThe bedding shall consist of an extruded layer of polymeric material consistent with the operating temperature of the cable.
ArmourSingle Core : AWA (Aluminum Wire Armour)
Multi Core : GSWA (Galvanized Steel Wire Armour)
Outer SheathLSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen),conforming to BS 7655-6.1.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Voltage rating1900/3300V
Temperature rating0°C to +90°C
Bending radius1.5mm² to 16mm² : 6 x overall diameter
25mm² and above : 8 x overall diameter
Flame retardantBS EN 60332-1-2 ; BS EN 60332-3-24:2009
Halogen freeBS EN 60754-1
Smoke densityBS EN 61034-2

CABLE PARAMETER

Nominal Cross-sectional AreaStrand TypeNominal Insulation ThicknessNominal Bedding ThicknessNominal Steel Wire Armor dia.Nominal Sheath ThicknessApprox. Overall DiameterAprrox. Weight
mm²No./mmmmmmmmmmmmkg/km
3x167/1.70211.61.829.31600
3x257/2.14211.61.832.22060
3x357/2.52211.61.934.82400
3x35*7/2.52211.61.931.12400
3x50*19/1.7821.22234.73200
3x70*19/2.1421.222.1383800
3x95*19/2.5221.222.241.44730
3x120*37/2.0321.42.52.345.76070
3x150*37/2.2521.42.52.448.57010
3x185*37/2.5221.42.52.551.98270
3x240*61/2.2521.62.52.656.910310
3x300*61/2.5221.62.52.761.212300
3x400*61/2.8521.62.52.966.614500

* Shaped stranded conductor (class 2)