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General Cable Egypt is a cable manufacturing company located in Egypt that produces a wide range of power, telecommunication, and specialty cables. The company aims to provide optimum cable performance and reliability through stringent quality control procedures and compliance with international standards like ISO 9001:2008. General Cable Egypt also prioritizes safety and seeks to ensure its products are designed and constructed to be hazard-free under prescribed conditions of use.

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General Cable

GENERAL CABLE EGYPT

General Cable Egypt is a technological advanced Cable Manufacture Company. The plant is located at Abo Raw-
ash, Giza, Egypt over a land area of 35,000 sqm

General Cable Egypt was founded when General Cable has acquired BICC Egypt in Sep 2010. BICC Egypt was
established in 1996 by BICC Cables, UK.

General Cable is a world leader in Cable manufacturing with 46 manufacturing facilities in North America,
Europe & Mediterranean and Asia Pacific, employing more than 11,000 people throughout the world.

With a tradition stretching back over a 100 years, General Cable is one of the historical players in the sector and
its business activity has made and continues to make a decisive contribution towards the progress of society
and improving people’s quality of life.

The range of Cables from General Cable is extremely wide and extends from all range of power cables to
telecommunication cables, including electrical cables for building, data transmission, optical fiber cables, sub-
marine cables, control and special cables and Extra High voltage cables. Company sales are spread throughout
the world, based on three major geographic region: North America, Europe & Med and rest of the world.

The strategy of General Cable is based on three basic principles: The power of one (the capacity to become a
supplier that meets all its customers requirements), excellent service to these customers and ongoing
improvement in productivity.

General Cable also bases its business activity on a series of corporate values that guide all its operation:
customer satisfaction as an absolute priority, integrity in all actions, treating people as the main source of
value, teamwork as a path to excellence, short lead times as a competitive edge and continuous improvement
as a constant objective.
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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA

04 GC Egypt Cables 104 Installation

06 Product Code 106 Current Ratings

110 Voltage Drop

POWER CABLES 112 Short Current Ratings

08 Non-Armoured Cables 116 Cable Rating Factors

48 Steel Tape Armoured 124 Insulation Thickness

66 Steel Wire Armoured 124 Conductor Resistance

OVERHEAD CABLES

86 All Aluminum Conductors

90 Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced

96 All Aluminum Alloy Conductors

100 Bare Copper Conductors
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GENERAL CABLE EGYPT

CABLES

PERFORMANCE

General Cable Egypt can provide optimum cable performance, and has access to the latest development in
conductor, insulation and protective material technology. Our experienced technical staff can provide
guidance on cable selection and installation.
Where necessary, special features can be incorporated into the cable enabling it to have:

» Improved fire performance

» Low smoke and fume ( Halogen free )
» Termite resistance
» Resistance to attack from oils, solvents or corrosive chemicals

General Cable Egypt technical engineers will be glad to provide assistance to ensure you get the right
cable that fully complies with your applications.

RELIABILITY

Specifying the right cable for a particular application is the first step. However, the key to reliability is
in the manufacturing process. The cable must be from high quality material and manufactured ensuring
that no defects or weaknesses will be revealed in service.

General Cable Egypt constantly monitors all manufacturing processes and operates the most stringent quality
assurance procedures to give you excellent reliability. It is a factor which assumes vital significance
when cables are to be installed in locations where future access would be difficult. That is when General Cable
Egypt cables and resources will give peace of mind.

SAFETY

General Cable Egypt is able to maintain a close watch on development in cable technology and regulations,
and therefore ensure that our products are designed and constructed to be hazard free under the
prescribed conditions of use.

General Cable Egypt uses only tried and test materials and processes in full compliance with all the relevant
British and International standards. Our cables, therefore, are manufactured for safe use, without the
risk to health, on the understanding that users will exercise the same degree of care in their selection
and application.

Industrial safety is also an important issue with General Cable Egypt and is strictly applied to the company’s
own operations.

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ISO 9001:2008

General Cable Egypt’s quality management system, from the start of

manufacture is in conformance to:

ISO 9001:2008. General Cable Egypt is certified to ISO 9001:2008 by the

British Standards Institute (BSI-UK) which is an internationally-recog-
nized accreditation body with uncompromising standards.

ISO 9001:2008 is an international standard which defines, for suppliers

and manufacturers, what is required of quality oriented management
system. Essentially, it requires the certified company to draw up writ-
ten procedures to ensure full compliance with all requirements of the
standard. The procedures are strictly followed by every department in
the company, thus ensuring that the goods leaving the factory are of the
highest quality and meet each customer’s requirements in every aspect.

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Product Code

NO. OF CORES THE OUTER SHEATH MATERIAL

01C Single core P Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
03C Three cores H Halogen Free Flame Re-
3HC Four cores with reduced tardant (HFFR)
neutral

THE CONDUCTOR CROSS SEC- THE ARMOURING MATERIAL

TION AREA (mm2)
T Tape Armoured
W Wire Armoured

THE CONDUCTOR MATERIAL

C Copper THE BEDDING MATERIAL

A Aluminium
P Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

THE INSULATION MATERIAL

P Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

X Cross-linked Polyethyline
(XLPE)

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NON
ARMOURED
CABLES

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STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750 V

APPLICATIONS: For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, laid in conduits, as well as
in steel support brackets

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60227 450/750 V
BS 6004
BS 6346

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

DC AC Current Current
Conductor Overall Cable Resistance Resistance Rating In Rating In
Size GC Egypt diameter Weight at 200C at 700C Free Air pipes
(mm2) Code (mm) (Kg/Km) (Ohms/Km) (Ohms/Km) (A) (A)

10 01c010CP000 5.9 116 1.830 2.190 58 40

16 01c016CP000 6.8 173 1.150 1.380 77 55
25 01c025CP000 8.5 274 0.7270 0.870 103 70
35 01c035CP000 9.5 366 0.5240 0.630 128 87
50 01c050CP000 10.9 495 0.3870 0.460 155 105
70 01c070CP000 12.6 694 0.2680 0.321 198 130
95 01c095CP000 14.6 956 0.1930 0.232 252 167
120 01c120CP000 16.1 1191 0.1530 0.185 294 191
150 01c150CP000 17.9 1481 0.1240 0.149 335 218
185 01c185CP000 20.0 1830 0.0991 0.120 390 250
240 01c240CP000 23.0 2422 0.0754 0.0926 470 301
300 01c300CP000 25.2 2990 0.0601 0.0750 538 340
400 01c400CP000 29.6 3813 0.0470 0.0600 650 410
500 01c500CP000 32.6 4729 0.0366 0.0484 750 471
630 01c630CP000 36.2 6023 0.0283 0.0398 890 548

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FLEXIBLE COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750 V

APPLICATIONS: For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, where particular flexibility
is required. For electrical panels connection or for electrical apparatus,
they can be laid in groups around steek sheet

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, flexible class 5

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60227 450/750 V
BS 6004
BS 6346

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CHARACTERISTICS:

DC AC Current Current
Conductor Overall Cable Resistance Resistance Rating In Rating In
Size GC Egypt diameter Weight at 200C at 700C Free Air Pipes
(mm2) Code (mm) (Kg/Km) (Ohms/Km) (Ohms/Km) (A) (A)

10 01c010CP000 6.2 124 1.910 2.290 41 28

16 01c016CP000 7.2 176 1.210 1.450 54 39
25 01c025CP000 9.9 282 0.7800 0.940 72 49
35 01c035CP000 11.65 380 0.5540 0.663 96 66
50 01c050CP000 13.3 511 0.3860 0.462 116 80
70 01c070CP000 15.4 704 0.2720 0.326 149 99
95 01c095CP000 17.9 974 0.2060 0.247 189 127
120 01c120CP000 19.5 1204 0.1610 0.193 221 145
150 01c150CP000 22.6 1527 0.1290 0.155 251 166
185 01c185CP000 25 1853 0.1060 0.127 293 190
240 01c240CP000 28.4 2439 0.0801 0.0960 353 229
300 01c300CP000 31.8 3081 0.0641 0.0769 404 258
400 01c400CP000 36.2 3903 0.0486 0.0583 488 312
500 01c500CP000 40.1 4971 0.0384 0.0500 563 358
630 01c630CP000 43.6 6281 0.0287 0.0394 668 416

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STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor installations in damp and wet locations. They
are normally used for power distribution in urban networks, industrial
plants, as well as in thermopower and hydropower stations

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:
IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

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CHARACTERISTICS: LAID FLAT

Buried Voltage Free-Air

Conduc- Overall Voltage Drop in Voltage
tor diam- Cable Buried Drop Current Ducts Free-Air Drop
Size GC Egypt eter Weight Current (mV/ in Ducts (mV/ Current (mV/
(mm2) Code (mm) (Kg/Km) (A) A/m) (A) A/m) (A) A/m)

16 01c016CP00P 10.2 239 102 2.80 96 2.40 95 2.40

25 01c025CP00P 11.8 348 132 1.76 124 1.80 127 1.80
35 01c035CP00P 12.8 450 158 1.27 149 1.32 158 1.32
50 01c050CP00P 14.2 588 188 0.93 176 1.00 190 0.97
70 01c070CP00P 15.9 801 231 0.65 216 0.76 244 0.69
95 01c095CP00P 18.3 1099 276 0.49 260 0.61 296 0.54
120 01c120CP00P 19.7 1346 316 0.40 296 0.54 345 0.45
150 01c150CP00P 21.7 1647 356 0.34 331 0.48 396 0.39
185 01c185CP00P 24.1 2051 400 0.29 375 0.44 454 0.35
240 01c240CP00P 27.2 2654 464 0.24 439 0.40 535 0.31
300 01c300CP00P 29.6 3250 528 0.22 496 0.37 617 0.29
400 01c400CP00P 33.3 4120 600 0.20 568 0.34 741 0.27
500 01c500CP00P 37.3 5180 672 0.19 640 0.32 854 0.26
630 01c630CP00P 43.0 6620 760 0.17 736 0.30 990 0.25

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CHARACTERISTICS: TREFOIL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016CP00P 10.2 239 88 2.40 90 2.46 73 2.50

25 01c025CP00P 11.8 348 113 1.48 116 1.55 98 1.50
35 01c035CP00P 12.8 450 135 1.09 139 1.17 120 1.11
50 01c050CP00P 14.2 588 159 0.8 163 0.88 146 0.82
70 01c070CP00P 15.9 801 196 0.57 200 0.66 188 0.58
95 01c095CP00P 18.3 1099 234 0.42 239 0.53 230 0.43
120 01c120CP00P 19.7 1346 267 0.35 272 0.47 268 0.35
150 01c150CP00P 21.7 1647 300 0.29 305 0.42 309 0.30
185 01c185CP00P 24.1 2051 340 0.25 345 0.38 355 0.25
240 01c240CP00P 27.2 2654 396 0.21 402 0.34 422 0.22
300 01c300CP00P 29.6 3250 440 0.19 448 0.32 488 0.19
400 01c400CP00P 33.3 4120 504 0.17 512 0.30 579 0.18
500 01c500CP00P 37.3 5180 560 0.16 576 0.28 652 0.16
630 01c630CP00P 43.0 6620 624 0.15 656 0.26 744 0.15

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STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor installations in damp and wet locations

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CP00P 16.0 485 92 2.80 78 2.80 81 2.80

25 02c025CP00P 18.3 730 120 1.75 100 1.75 105 1.75
35 02c035CP00P 20.0 940 148 1.25 121 1.25 130 1.25
50 02c050CP00P 22.0 1225 172 0.94 143 0.94 157 0.94
70 02c070CP00P 24.6 1670 216 0.65 176 0.65 202 0.65
95 02c095CP00P 28.1 2250 259 0.50 213 0.50 244 0.50

3 CORES

16 03c016CP00P 17.5 710 79 2.40 65 2.40 69 2.40

25 03c025CP00P 20.3 1080 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50
35 03c035CP00P 22.4 1400 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10
50 03c050CP00P 25.4 1790 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82
70 03c070CP00P 28.5 2460 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57
95 03c095CP00P 33.0 3280 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42
120 03c120CP00P 35.8 4100 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35
150 03c150CP00P 39.5 4995 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29
185 03c185CP00P 43.9 6125 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25
240 03c240CP00P 49.6 8060 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21
300 03c300CP00P 54.7 9890 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.19

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc25CP00P 22.6 1220 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50

35 3Hc35CP00P 24.9 1584 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10
50 3Hc50CP00P 28.5 2070 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82
70 3Hc70CP00P 30.6 2820 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57
95 3Hc95CP00P 35.2 3810 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42
120 3Hc120CP00P 38.5 4780 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35
150 3Hc150CP00P 43.7 5760 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29
185 3Hc185CP00P 47.0 7185 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25
240 3Hc240CP00P 54.7 9360 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21
300 3Hc300CP00P 59.4 11520 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.185

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016CP00P 19.4 935 79 2.40 65 2.40 69 2.40

25 04c025CP00P 22.4 1345 104 1.50 84 1.50 89 1.50
35 04c035CP00P 24.6 1763 125 1.10 101 1.10 109 1.10
50 04c050CP00P 28.2 2285 148 0.82 120 0.82 133 0.82
70 04c070CP00P 31.8 3175 181 0.57 147 0.57 169 0.57
95 04c095CP00P 36.9 4295 217 0.42 177 0.42 208 0.42
120 04c120CP00P 40.1 5290 247 0.35 203 0.35 241 0.35
150 04c150CP00P 44.5 6580 276 0.29 229 0.29 277 0.29
185 04c185CP00P 49.3 8085 313 0.25 260 0.25 317 0.25
240 04c240CP00P 55.8 10610 365 0.21 305 0.21 374 0.21
300 04c300CP00P 61.9 13190 408 0.18 340 0.18 432 0.19

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STRANDED COPPER
Single Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor installations in damp and wet locations. They
are normally used for power distribution in urban networks, industrial
plants, as well as in Thermopower Hydropower stations

Maximum operating temperature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3
STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:
IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS: LAID FLAT

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016CX00P 9.6 214 130 2.80 123 2.40 124 2.40

25 01c025CX00P 11.3 318 167 1.76 158 1.80 167 1.80
35 01c035CX00P 12.3 416 200 1.27 189 1.32 206 1.32
50 01c050CX00P 13.5 536 237 0.98 224 1.10 249 1.00
70 01c070CX00P 15.4 739 292 0.69 275 0.80 319 0.73
95 01c095CX00P 17.2 1009 344 0.53 323 0.65 388 0.56
120 01c120CX00P 18.9 1265 396 0.42 374 0.55 450 0.47
150 01c150CX00P 20.9 1533 447 0.35 421 0.50 519 0.41
185 01c185CX00P 23.0 1884 507 0.30 482 0.45 592 0.36
240 01c240CX00P 26.0 2491 585 0.25 559 0.40 700 0.31
300 01c300CX00P 28.2 3052 662 0.22 636 0.37 806 0.29
400 01c400CX00P 31.9 3914 765 0.20 731 0.35 969 0.27
500 01c500CX00P 35.9 4976 860 0.19 826 0.32 1117 0.26
630 01c630CX00P 41.5 6347 989 0.17 946 0.30 1295 0.25

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS: TREFOIL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016CX00P 9.6 214 110 2.40 112 2.46 94 2.50

25 01c025CX00P 11.3 318 142 1.48 144 1.55 126 1.50
35 01c035CX00P 12.3 416 170 1.09 172 1.17 155 1.11
50 01c050CX00P 13.5 536 198 0.85 206 0.93 190 0.87
70 01c070CX00P 15.4 739 245 0.61 254 0.70 246 0.61
95 01c095CX00P 17.2 1009 288 0.45 297 0.56 300 0.45
120 01c120CX00P 18.9 1265 331 0.36 340 0.48 350 0.37
150 01c150CX00P 20.9 1533 374 0.31 383 0.43 405 0.31
185 01c185CX00P 23.0 1884 421 0.26 430 0.39 465 0.26
240 01c240CX00P 26.0 2491 490 0.22 499 0.35 551 0.22
300 01c300CX00P 28.2 3052 559 0.19 559 0.32 638 0.20
400 01c400CX00P 31.9 3914 636 0.17 645 0.30 746 0.18
500 01c500CX00P 35.9 4976 722 0.16 731 0.28 852 0.16
630 01c630CX00P 41.5 6347 826 0.15 826 0.26 973 0.15

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STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: Semi-rigid for use in low voltage power distribution in fixed indoor and
outdoor installations

Maximum operating temperature: 90OC.

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride

3 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

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CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CX00P 14.8 464 120 2.90 99 2.90 105 2.90

25 02c025CX00P 17 695 155 1.90 120 1.90 136 1.90
35 02c035CX00P 18.6 896 185 1.30 146 1.30 168 1.35
50 02c050CX00P 20.4 1113 219 1.00 176 1.00 205 1.00
70 02c070CX00P 23.0 1534 271 0.70 219 0.70 263 0.69
95 02c095CX00P 25.6 2057 327 0.50 267 0.50 320 0.50

3 CORES

16 03c016CX00P 16.2 690 103 2.50 80 2.50 91 2.50

25 03c025CX00P 18.9 1026 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70
35 03c035CX00P 20.9 1242 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20
50 03c050CX00P 23.4 1602 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90
70 03c070CX00P 27.1 2255 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60
95 03c095CX00P 30.4 3005 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50
120 03c120CX00P 33.7 3781 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40
150 03c150CX00P 37.6 4665 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30
185 03c185CX00P 41.8 5740 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30
240 03c240CX00P 47.0 7543 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20
300 03c300CX00P 51.8 9312 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

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4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc25CX00P 21.0 1106 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70

35 3Hc35CX00P 23.3 1402 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20
50 3Hc50CX00P 26.2 1866 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90
70 3Hc70CX00P 28.9 2593 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60
95 3Hc95CX00P 32.4 3485 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50
120 3Hc120CX00P 36.4 4459 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40
150 3Hc150CX00P 41.4 5357 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30
185 3Hc185CX00P 44.7 6691 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30
240 3Hc240CX00P 51.8 8754 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20
300 3Hc300CX00P 56.4 10822 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

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CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016CX00P 18 708 103 2.50 80 2.50 91 2.50

25 04c025CX00P 21 900 125 1.70 108 1.70 116 1.70
35 04c035CX00P 23.0 1601 155 1.20 125 1.20 144 1.20
50 04c050CX00P 25.9 2074 185 0.90 151 0.90 175 0.90
70 04c070CX00P 30.2 2944 228 0.60 185 0.60 224 0.60
95 04c095CX00P 34.0 3951 271 0.50 219 0.50 271 0.50
120 04c120CX00P 37.9 4958 314 0.40 258 0.40 315 0.40
150 04c150CX00P 42.1 6137 348 0.30 284 0.30 363 0.30
185 04c185CX00P 47.1 7609 400 0.30 327 0.30 415 0.30
240 04c240CX00P 53.0 9969 464 0.20 378 0.20 490 0.20
300 04c300CX00P 58.5 12336 516 0.20 430 0.20 565 0.20

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STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Single Core
PVC Insulated
450/750 V

APPLICATIONS: For indoor fixed installations in dry locations, laid in conduits, as well as
in steel support brackets

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60227 450/750 V
BS 6004
BS 5467

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CHARACTERISTICS:

10 01c010AP000 5.9 58 3.080 3.693 41 28

16 01c016AP000 6.8 79 1.910 2.290 54 39
25 01c025AP000 8.5 120 1.2000 1.440 72 49
35 01c035AP000 9.5 151 0.8680 1.040 96 66
50 01c050AP000 10.9 204 0.6410 0.770 116 80
70 01c070AP000 12.6 277 0.4430 0.533 149 99
95 01c095AP000 14.6 373 0.3200 0.385 189 127
120 01c120AP000 16.1 451 0.2530 0.305 221 145
150 01c150AP000 17.9 558 0.2060 0.248 251 166
185 01c185AP000 20.0 693 0.1640 0.198 293 190
240 01c240AP000 23.0 908 0.1250 0.1520 353 229
300 01c300AP000 25.2 1122 0.1000 0.1220 404 258
400 01c400AP000 29.6 1356 0.0778 0.0955 488 312
500 01c500AP000 32.6 1734 0.0605 0.0753 563 358
630 01c630AP000 36.2 2148 0.0469 0.0597 668 416

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STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Single Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
1

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

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CHARACTERISTICS: LAID FLAT

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016AP00P 10.2 139 77 3.47 74 4.20 74 4.25

25 01c025AP00P 11.9 189 95 2.14 95 2.24 99 2.04
35 01c035AP00P 13.0 227 110 1.58 114 1.75 123 1.80
50 01c050AP00P 14.7 290 146 1.20 134 1.50 142 1.50
70 01c070AP00P 16.3 369 177 0.80 166 1.20 183 1.10
95 01c095AP00P 18.7 501 204 0.60 198 0.90 223 0.90
120 01c120AP00P 20.1 588 235 0.48 226 0.77 259 0.70
150 01c150AP00P 22.2 717 267 0.42 253 0.64 299 0.58
185 01c185AP00P 24.6 885 314 0.39 286 0.54 343 0.46
240 01c240AP00P 27.6 1126 362 0.36 334 0.45 405 0.41
300 01c300AP00P 29.6 3250 408 0.33 380 0.41 468 0.36
400 01c400AP00P 33.3 4120 464 0.30 428 0.39 544 0.33
500 01c500AP00P 37.3 5180 520 0.28 483 0.37 632 0.30
630 01c630AP00P 43.0 6620 576 0.26 538 0.35 728 0.28

33
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS: TREFOIL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016AP00P 10.2 139 69 4.08 70 4.18 56 4.25

25 01c025AP00P 11.9 189 88 2.52 90 2.64 74 2.55
35 01c035AP00P 13.0 227 106 1.85 107 1.99 90 1.89
50 01c050AP00P 14.7 290 124 1.36 127 1.50 111 1.40
70 01c070AP00P 16.3 369 153 0.94 155 1.12 144 0.98
95 01c095AP00P 18.7 501 182 0.71 186 0.80 177 0.73
120 01c120AP00P 20.1 588 208 0.55 211 0.66 206 0.59
150 01c150AP00P 22.2 717 233 0.45 236 0.57 238 0.47
185 01c185AP00P 24.6 885 264 0.39 268 0.49 275 0.39
240 01c240AP00P 27.6 1126 308 0.36 311 0.42 326 0.32
300 01c300AP00P 29.6 3250 349 0.33 361 0.38 378 0.27
400 01c400AP00P 33.3 4120 392 0.31 403 0.36 441 0.23
500 01c500AP00P 37.3 5180 442 0.28 453 0.35 513 0.20
630 01c630AP00P 43.0 6620 491 0.26 517 0.32 592 0.19

34
General Cable

STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

Maximum operating temperature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
1
3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

36
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016AP00P 16.0 300 74 4.50 61 4.50 63 4.50

25 02c025AP00P 18.3 425 95 2.90 78 2.90 78 2.90
35 02c035AP00P 20.0 510 114 2.10 95 2.10 96 2.10
50 02c050AP00P 22.0 632 135 1.55 112 1.55 117 1.55
70 02c070AP00P 24.6 820 167 1.05 138 1.05 150 1.05
95 02c095AP00P 28.1 1085 201 0.79 166 0.79 185 0.79

3 CORES

16 03c016AP00P 19.0 430 61 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 03c025AP00P 20.3 615 81 2.50 66 2.50 68 2.50
35 03c035AP00P 22.4 745 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80
50 03c050AP00P 25.4 895 115 1.35 94 1.35 102 1.35
70 03c070AP00P 28.5 1180 140 0.92 116 0.92 131 0.92
95 03c095AP00P 33.0 1510 168 0.68 140 0.68 159 0.68
120 03c120AP00P 35.8 1840 192 0.55 160 0.55 184 0.55
150 03c150AP00P 39.5 2210 214 0.44 180 0.44 213 0.44
185 03c185AP00P 43.9 2680 243 0.37 206 0.37 244 0.37
240 03c240AP00P 49.6 3460 283 0.3 241 0.30 287 0.3
300 03c300AP00P 54.7 4220 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

37
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc25AP00P 22.6 666 81 2.50 51 2.50 68 2.50

35 3Hc35AP00P 24.9 815 97 1.80 66 1.80 85 1.80
50 3Hc50AP00P 28.5 1032 115 1.35 79 1.35 103 1.35
70 3Hc70AP00P 30.6 1320 140 0.92 94 0.92 131 0.92
95 3Hc95AP00P 35.2 1740 168 0.68 116 0.68 160 0.68
120 3Hc120AP00P 38.5 2110 192 0.55 140 0.55 185 0.55
150 3Hc150AP00P 43.7 2550 214 0.44 160 0.44 214 0.44
185 3Hc185AP00P 47.0 3145 243 0.37 180 0.37 246 0.37
240 3Hc240AP00P 54.7 4025 283 0.3 206 0.30 287 0.3
300 3Hc300AP00P 59.4 4920 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

38
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016AP00P 20.4 553 61 3.90 51 3.90 54 3.90

25 04c025AP00P 22.4 713 81 2.50 66 2.50 68 2.50
35 04c035AP00P 24.6 892 97 1.80 79 1.80 85 1.80
50 04c050AP00P 28.2 1100 115 1.35 94 1.35 103 1.35
70 04c070AP00P 31.8 1470 140 0.92 116 0.92 131 0.92
95 04c095AP00P 36.9 1939 168 0.68 140 0.68 160 0.68
120 04c120AP00P 40.1 2300 192 0.55 160 0.55 185 0.55
150 04c150AP00P 44.5 2858 214 0.44 180 0.44 214 0.44
185 04c185AP00P 49.3 3491 243 0.37 206 0.37 246 0.37
240 04c240AP00P 55.8 4489 283 0.3 241 0.30 287 0.3
300 04c300AP00P 61.9 5622 309 0.26 262 0.26 331 0.25

39
General Cable

STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Single Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

Maximum operating temperature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
1

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

40
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS: LAID FLAT

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016AX00P 9.6 119 95 3.47 93 4.20 101 4.25

25 01c025AX00P 11.3 165 118 2.14 119 2.24 135 2.04
35 01c035AX00P 12.3 201 137 1.65 141 1.80 167 1.85
50 01c050AX00P 13.6 248 181 1.55 168 1.70 191 1.68
70 01c070AX00P 15.4 328 219 1.10 206 1.20 247 1.15
95 01c095AX00P 17.3 435 262 0.82 245 0.91 302 0.94
120 01c120AX00P 19.0 522 301 0.66 284 0.76 352 0.70
150 01c150AX00P 21.0 640 335 0.55 314 0.66 408 0.58
185 01c185AX00P 23.0 777 378 0.45 353 0.57 469 0.49
240 01c240AX00P 26.0 989 439 0.36 417 0.49 556 0.41
300 01c300AX00P 28.2 1202 499 0.31 473 0.45 644 0.36
400 01c400AX00P 31.9 1517 568 0.29 533 0.43 726 0.33
500 01c500AX00P 35.9 1901 636 0.28 602 0.41 844 0.30
630 01c630AX00P 42.0 2444 705 0.26 671 0.37 963 0.28

41
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS: TREFOIL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 01c016AX00P 9.6 119 83 4.08 85 4.18 73 4.25

25 01c025AX00P 11.3 165 107 2.52 109 2.64 96 2.55
35 01c035AX00P 12.3 201 127 1.85 130 1.99 118 1.89
50 01c050AX00P 13.6 248 151 1.40 155 1.50 145 1.45
70 01c070AX00P 15.4 328 185 0.98 189 1.10 187 0.98
95 01c095AX00P 17.3 435 219 0.71 224 0.79 230 0.73
120 01c120AX00P 19.0 522 254 0.57 258 0.66 269 0.59
150 01c150AX00P 21.0 640 280 0.47 288 0.57 312 0.47
185 01c185AX00P 23.0 777 318 0.39 323 0.49 359 0.39
240 01c240AX00P 26.0 989 370 0.31 378 0.42 429 0.32
300 01c300AX00P 28.2 1202 421 0.26 439 0.39 495 0.27
400 01c400AX00P 31.9 1517 473 0.22 490 0.38 581 0.23
500 01c500AX00P 35.9 1901 533 0.20 550 0.35 676 0.20
630 01c630AX00P 42.0 2444 593 0.19 628 0.32 773 0.19

42
General Cable

STRANDED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor installaions in damp and wet locationns

Maximum operating temperature : 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked ployethylene (XLPE)
1
3.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

44
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016AX00P 14.8 273 90 4.70 71 4.70 79 4.70

25 02c025AX00P 17 384 116 3.10 90 3.10 98 3.10
35 02c035AX00P 18.6 461 142 2.20 112 2.20 123 2.20
50 02c050AX00P 20.4 523 168 1.70 129 1.70 149 1.70
70 02c070AX00P 23.0 686 206 1.20 168 1.20 192 1.20
95 02c095AX00P 25.6 880 245 0.80 202 0.80 234 0.80

3 CORES

16 03c016AX00P 17.6 397 77 4.20 60 4.20 66 4.20

25 03c025AX00P 21.1 552 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70
35 03c035AX00P 20.9 589 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90
50 03c050AX00P 23.4 718 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40
70 03c070AX00P 27.1 983 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00
95 03c095AX00P 30.4 1238 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70
120 03c120AX00P 33.7 1542 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60
150 03c150AX00P 37.6 1885 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50
185 03c185AX00P 41.8 2298 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40
240 03c240AX00P 47.0 2954 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30
300 03c300AX00P 51.8 3640 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

45
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc25AX00P 21.0 545 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70

35 3Hc35AX00P 23.3 654 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90
50 3Hc50AX00P 26.2 826 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40
70 3Hc70AX00P 28.9 1102 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00
95 3Hc95AX00P 32.4 1424 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70
120 3Hc120AX00P 36.4 1796 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60
150 3Hc150AX00P 41.4 2153 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50
185 3Hc185AX00P 44.7 2660 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40
240 3Hc240AX00P 51.8 3419 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30
300 3Hc300AX00P 56.4 4224 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

46
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016AX00P 18 544 77 4.20 60 4.20 66 4.20

25 04c025AX00P 21 620 99 2.70 79 2.70 88 2.70
35 04c035AX00P 23.0 730 116 1.90 95 1.90 109 1.90
50 04c050AX00P 25.9 895 142 1.40 116 1.40 133 1.40
70 04c070AX00P 30.2 1247 172 1.00 142 1.00 170 1.00
95 04c095AX00P 34.0 1596 206 0.70 168 0.70 207 0.70
120 04c120AX00P 37.9 1973 237 0.60 194 0.60 239 0.60
150 04c150AX00P 42.1 2430 267 0.50 219 0.50 277 0.50
185 04c185AX00P 47.1 3019 301 0.40 249 0.40 316 0.40
240 04c240AX00P 53.0 3850 357 0.30 292 0.30 372 0.30
300 04c300AX00P 58.5 4773 400 0.30 331 0.30 429 0.30

47
General Cable

48
General Cable

STEEL TAPE
ARMOURED
CABLES

49
General Cable

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Tape

4.SHEATH
1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

4 IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

50
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CPPTP 19 730 94 2.80 78 2.80 82 2.80

25 02c025CPPTP 21.1 965 125 1.75 102 1.75 110 1.75
35 02c035CPPTP 22.7 1195 151 1.25 122 1.25 134 1.25
50 02c050CPPTP 25.1 1518 178 0.94 144 0.94 163 0.94
70 02c070CPPTP 27.6 1993 219 0.65 177 0.65 204 0.65
95 02c095CPPTP 32.7 2969 262 0.5 213 0.50 250 0.5

3 CORES

16 03c016CPPTP 20.5 970 82 2.40 65 2.40 70 2.40

25 03c025CPPTP 23.1 1345 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50
35 03c035CPPTP 25.2 1680 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 03c050CPPTP 28.4 2120 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 03c070CPPTP 31.9 2875 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 03c095CPPTP 37.6 4115 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 03c120CPPTP 40.4 4985 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 03c150CPPTP 44.7 6060 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29
185 03c185CPPTP 48.9 7285 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 03c240CPPTP 55.0 9410 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 03c300CPPTP 60.3 11415 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

51
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025CPPTP 25.4 1500 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50

35 3Hc035CPPTP 27.7 1870 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 3Hc050CPPTP 31.4 2440 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 3Hc070CPPTP 34.0 3250 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 3Hc095CPPTP 40.0 4712 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 3Hc120CPPTP 43.7 5823 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 3Hc150CPPTP 48.8 6914 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29

185 3Hc185CPPTP 52.2 8439 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 3Hc240CPPTP 60.3 10883 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 3Hc300CPPTP 64.8 13132 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

52
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016CPPTP 22.3 1137 82 2.40 65 2.40 70 2.40

25 04c025CPPTP 25.4 1628 105 1.50 84 1.50 95 1.50
35 04c035CPPTP 27.8 2097 127 1.10 101 1.10 116 1.10
50 04c050CPPTP 32.0 2700 150 0.82 120 0.82 141 0.82
70 04c070CPPTP 36.9 4005 184 0.57 148 0.57 177 0.57
95 04c095CPPTP 41.9 5250 221 0.42 179 0.42 216 0.42
120 04c120CPPTP 45.6 6340 252 0.35 204 0.35 249 0.35
150 04c150CPPTP 49.9 7760 282 0.29 230 0.29 285 0.29
185 04c185CPPTP 55.2 9485 321 0.25 261 0.25 332 0.25
240 04c240CPPTP 61.6 12152 373 0.21 306 0.21 379 0.21
300 04c300CPPTP 67.7 12103 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

53
General Cable

STRANED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Tape

4.SHEATH
1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

4 IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

54
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CXPTP 17.4 640 120 2.9 99 2.9 105 2.9

25 02c025CXPTP 19.8 879 155 1.9 125 1.9 138 1.9
35 02c035CXPTP 21.4 1097 185 1.3 151 1.3 171 1.3
50 02c050CXPTP 23.2 1373 219 1.0 181 1.0 207 1.0
70 02c070CXPTP 26.0 1839 271 0.7 224 0.7 265 0.7
95 02c095CXPTP 29.0 2427 328 0.5 269 0.5 322 0.5

3 CORES

16 03c016CXPTP 18.9 827 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 03c025CXPTP 21.7 1193 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 03c035CXPTP 23.7 1507 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 03c050CXPTP 26.4 1912 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 03c070CXPTP 30.5 2645 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 03c095CXPTP 35.2 3797 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 03c120CXPTP 38.5 4654 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 03c150CXPTP 42.6 5660 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 03c185CXPTP 47.0 6867 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 03c240CXPTP 52.6 8861 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 03c300CXPTP 57.2 10728 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

55
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025CXPTP 23.8 1352 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 3Hc035CXPTP 26.1 1696 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 3Hc050CXPTP 29.2 2210 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 3Hc070CXPTP 32.4 3012 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 3Hc095CXPTP 37.2 4328 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 3Hc120CXPTP 41.1 5385 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 3Hc150CXPTP 46.5 6466 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 3Hc185CXPTP 49.9 7898 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 3Hc240CXPTP 57.4 10209 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 3Hc300CXPTP 61.4 12339 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

56
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016CXPTP 20.6 1055 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 04c025CXPTP 23.8 1466 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 04c035CXPTP 26.1 1901 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 04c050CXPTP 29.3 2430 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 04c070CXPTP 35.2 3731 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 04c095CXPTP 39.0 4838 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 04c120CXPTP 43.2 5979 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 04c150CXPTP 47.5 7277 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 04c185CXPTP 52.5 8866 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 04c240CXPTP 58.8 11446 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 04c300CXPTP 64.3 13954 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

57
General Cable

STRANED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Tape

1 4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

4 IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

58
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016APPTP 19 540 73 4.50 60 4.50 61 4.50

25 02c025APPTP 21.1 655 94 2.90 78 2.90 81 2.90
35 02c035APPTP 22.7 760 112 2.10 94 2.10 99 2.10
50 02c050APPTP 25.1 935 132 1.55 111 1.55 119 1.55
70 02c070APPTP 27.6 1148 166 1.05 137 1.05 150 1.05
95 02c095APPTP 32.7 1793 199 0.79 164 0.79 182 0.79

3 CORES

16 03c016APPTP 21.8 670 62 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 03c025APPTP 23.1 870 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50
35 03c035APPTP 25.2 1030 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80
50 03c050APPTP 28.4 1235 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35
70 03c070APPTP 31.9 1595 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92
95 03c095APPTP 37.6 2350 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68
120 03c120APPTP 40.4 2745 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55
150 03c150APPTP 44.7 3285 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44
185 03c185APPTP 48.9 3835 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37
240 03c240APPTP 55.0 4825 286 0.3 237 0.30 290 0.3
300 03c300APPTP 60.3 5745 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

59
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025APPTP 25.4 942 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50

35 3Hc035APPTP 27.7 1123 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80
50 3Hc050APPTP 31.4 1399 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35
70 3Hc070APPTP 34.0 1762 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92
95 3Hc095APPTP 40.0 2655 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68
120 3Hc120APPTP 43.7 3162 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55
150 3Hc150APPTP 48.8 3710 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44
185 3Hc185APPTP 52.2 4409 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37
240 3Hc240APPTP 60.3 5551 286 0.30 237 0.30 290 0.30
300 3Hc300APPTP 64.8 6530 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

60
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016APPTP 22.3 756 62 3.90 51 3.90 53 3.90

25 04c025APPTP 25.4 1002 81 2.50 65 2.50 68 2.50
35 04c035APPTP 27.8 1219 97 1.80 79 1.80 84 1.80
50 04c050APPTP 32.0 1520 115 1.35 93 1.35 102 1.35
70 04c070APPTP 36.9 2307 141 0.92 115 0.92 129 0.92
95 04c095APPTP 41.9 2888 169 0.68 139 0.68 158 0.68
120 04c120APPTP 45.6 3390 193 0.55 158 0.55 182 0.55
150 04c150APPTP 49.9 4049 216 0.44 178 0.44 212 0.44
185 04c185APPTP 55.2 4889 246 0.37 203 0.37 244 0.37
240 04c240APPTP 61.6 6031 286 0.3 237 0.30 290 0.3
300 04c300APPTP 67.7 7326 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

61
General Cable

STRANED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Tape

1 4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

4 IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

62
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016AXPTP 17.4 450 90 4.7 73 4.7 82 4.7

25 02c025AXPTP 19.8 568 116 3.1 95 3.1 102 3.1
35 02c035AXPTP 21.4 662 142 2.2 112 2.2 126 2.2
50 02c050AXPTP 23.2 783 168 1.7 133 1.7 151 1.7
70 02c070AXPTP 26.0 991 206 1.1 168 1.1 192 1.1
95 02c095AXPTP 29.0 1249 248 0.8 204 0.8 231 0.8

3 CORES

16 03c016AXPTP 18.9 541 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 03c025AXPTP 21.7 726 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7
35 03c035AXPTP 23.7 854 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 03c050AXPTP 26.4 1028 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 03c070AXPTP 30.5 1372 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 03c095AXPTP 35.2 2030 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 03c120AXPTP 38.5 2416 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 03c150AXPTP 42.6 2880 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 03c185AXPTP 47.0 3425 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 03c240AXPTP 52.6 4273 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 03c300AXPTP 57.2 5056 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

63
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025AXPTP 23.8 790 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 3Hc035AXPTP 26.1 948 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 3Hc050AXPTP 29.2 1170 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 3Hc070AXPTP 32.4 1552 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 3Hc095AXPTP 37.2 2267 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 3Hc120AXPTP 41.1 2722 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 3Hc150AXPTP 46.5 3262 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 3Hc185AXPTP 49.9 3867 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 3Hc240AXPTP 57.4 4875 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 3Hc300AXPTP 61.4 5740 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

64
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016AXPTP 20.6 674 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 04c025AXPTP 23.8 844 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7
35 04c035AXPTP 26.1 1030 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 04c050AXPTP 29.3 1251 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 04c070AXPTP 35.2 2034 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 04c095AXPTP 39.0 2483 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 04c120AXPTP 43.2 2994 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 04c150AXPTP 47.5 3570 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 04c185AXPTP 52.5 4276 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 04c240AXPTP 58.8 5327 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 04c300AXPTP 64.3 6391 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

65
General Cable

66
General Cable

STEEL WIRE
ARMOURED
CABLES

67
General Cable

STRANDED COPPER
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Wire

1 4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

4 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

68
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CPPWP 22.2 1011 96 2.80 79 2.80 84 2.80

25 02c025CPPWP 24.1 1377 127 1.75 103 1.75 112 1.75
35 02c035CPPWP 25.8 1641 153 1.25 123 1.25 136 1.25
50 02c050CPPWP 28.3 2015 180 0.94 146 0.94 165 0.94
70 02c070CPPWP 31.7 2753 222 0.65 180 0.65 209 0.65
95 02c095CPPWP 35.6 3525 265 0.5 216 0.50 254 0.5

3 CORES

16 03c016CPPWP 23.9 1390 82 2.40 67 2.40 71 2.40

25 03c025CPPWP 26.1 1798 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50

35 03c035CPPWP 28.5 2198 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 03c050CPPWP 32.2 2906 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 03c070CPPWP 36.0 3750 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 03c095CPPWP 40.3 4751 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 03c120CPPWP 44.3 6024 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 03c150CPPWP 48.6 7231 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 03c185CPPWP 52.8 8556 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 03c240CPPWP 60.1 10848 374 0.21 307 0.21 388 0.21
300 03c300CPPWP 65.3 12984 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

69
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025CPPWP 27.5 2010 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50

35 3Hc035CPPWP 30.0 2458 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 3Hc050CPPWP 35.8 3350 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 3Hc070CPPWP 37.1 4225 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 3Hc095CPPWP 43.9 5428 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 3Hc120CPPWP 47.5 7018 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 3Hc150CPPWP 52.5 8237 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 3Hc185CPPWP 55.8 9860 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 3Hc240CPPWP 65.2 12526 374 0.21 306 0.21 388 0.21
300 3Hc300CPPWP 70.2 14895 414 0.18 342 0.18 444 0.185

70
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016CPPWP 25.4 1614 82 2.40 67 2.40 71 2.40

25 04c025CPPWP 28.7 2147 106 1.50 86 1.50 96 1.50
35 04c035CPPWP 31.0 2671 127 1.10 103 1.10 117 1.10
50 04c050CPPWP 36.0 3589 151 0.82 123 0.82 142 0.82
70 04c070CPPWP 39.6 4666 185 0.57 151 0.57 178 0.57
95 04c095CPPWP 46.1 6398 222 0.42 182 0.42 218 0.42
120 04c120CPPWP 49.3 7630 253 0.35 208 0.35 253 0.35
150 04c150CPPWP 53.7 9072 283 0.29 234 0.29 289 0.29
185 04c185CPPWP 60.3 11000 322 0.25 266 0.25 336 0.25
240 04c240CPPWP 66.6 13762 374 0.21 307 0.21 388 0.21
300 04c300CPPWP 70.7 16683 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

71
General Cable

STRANED COPPER
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Copper, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Wire

1 4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

4 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

72
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016CXPWP 20 870 120 2.9 99 2.9 105 2.9

25 02c025CXPWP 22.9 1265 155 1.9 125 1.9 138 1.9
35 02c035CXPWP 24.5 1518 185 1.3 151 1.3 171 1.3
50 02c050CXPWP 26.5 1845 219 1.0 181 1.0 207 1.0
70 02c070CXPWP 30.7 2561 271 0.7 224 0.7 265 0.7
95 02c095CXPWP 33.3 3234 328 0.5 269 0.5 322 0.5

3 CORES

16 03c016CXPWP 22.1 1085 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25 03c025CXPWP 24.8 1624 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 03c035CXPWP 26.8 1982 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 03c050CXPWP 29.7 2442 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 03c070CXPWP 34.6 3494 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 03c095CXPWP 37.9 4380 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 03c120CXPWP 41.4 5292 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 03c150CXPWP 46.5 6784 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 03c185CXPWP 50.8 8100 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 03c240CXPWP 56.4 10238 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 03c300CXPWP 62.5 12224 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

73
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025CXPWP 26.9 1843 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7

35 3Hc035CXPWP 29.4 2223 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 3Hc050CXPWP 33.6 2820 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 3Hc070CXPWP 36.4 3909 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 3Hc095CXPWP 40.1 4972 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 3Hc120CXPWP 45.6 6433 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 3Hc150CXPWP 50.5 7703 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 3Hc185CXPWP 53.6 9228 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 3Hc240CXPWP 62.7 11728 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 3Hc300CXPWP 67 13963 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

74
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16$ 04c016CXPWP 24.1 1500 99 2.5 81 2.5 90 2.5

25$ 04c025CXPWP 28.0 1960 129 1.7 108 1.7 119 1.7
35 04c045CXPWP 29.4 2438 155 1.2 129 1.2 147 1.2
50 04c050CXPWP 33.8 3256 185 0.9 151 0.9 179 0.9
70 04c070CXPWP 38.0 4330 228 0.6 185 0.6 228 0.6
95 04c095CXPWP 42.4 5497 271 0.5 224 0.5 277 0.5
120 04c120CXPWP 47.1 7102 310 0.4 258 0.4 321 0.4
150 04c150CXPWP 51.5 8526 348 0.3 288 0.3 369 0.3
185 04c185CXPWP 56.8 10226 396 0.3 327 0.3 421 0.3
240 04c240CXPWP 63.8 13000 456 0.2 378 0.2 497 0.2
300 04c300AXPWP 67.1 15622 507 0.2 426 0.2 571 0.2

75
General Cable

STRANED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
PVC Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 70OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Wire

1
4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

4 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 6346

76
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016APPWP 22.2 820 74 4.50 61 4.50 62 4.50

25 02c025APPWP 23.2 1066 95 2.90 80 2.90 82 2.90
35 02c035APPWP 25.8 1205 114 2.10 96 2.10 100 2.10
50 02c050APPWP 28.2 1425 134 1.55 113 1.55 121 1.55
70 02c070APPWP 31.7 1904 167 1.05 139 1.05 153 1.05
95 02c095APPWP 35.8 2347 200 0.79 167 0.79 185 0.79

3 CORES

16 03c016APPWP 23.9 1104 62 3.90 52 3.90 54 3.90

25 03c025APPWP 25.2 1331 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50
35 03c035APPWP 27.5 1545 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80
50 03c050APPWP 31.5 2022 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35
70 03c070APPWP 35.0 2477 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92
95 03c095APPWP 39.5 2990 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68
120 03c120APPWP 44.3 3790 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55
150 03c150APPWP 47.6 4450 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44
185 03c185APPWP 52.8 5115 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37
240 03c240APPWP 60.1 6260 288 0.3 238 0.30 296 0.3
300 03c300APPWP 65.2 7320 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

77
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025APPWP 27.5 1448 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50

35 3Hc035APPWP 30.0 1709 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80
50 3Hc050APPWP 35.6 2306 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35
70 3Hc070APPWP 37.1 2735 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92
95 3Hc095APPWP 43.7 3367 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68
120 3Hc120APPWP 47.6 4351 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55
150 3Hc150APPWP 52.6 5033 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44
185 3Hc185APPWP 55.1 5829 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37
240 3Hc240APPWP 65.2 7191 288 0.30 238 0.30 296 0.30
300 3Hc300APPWP 70 8295 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

78
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016APPWP 24.4 1233 62 3.90 52 3.90 54 3.90

25 04c025APPWP 27.7 1525 81 2.50 67 2.50 70 2.50
35 04c035APPWP 31.2 1796 98 1.80 80 1.80 85 1.80
50 04c050APPWP 36.0 2405 116 1.35 95 1.35 104 1.35
70 04c070APPWP 39.8 2946 142 0.92 117 0.92 131 0.92
95 04c095APPWP 46.1 3625 170 0.68 141 0.68 161 0.68
120 04c120APPWP 48.5 4584 195 0.55 162 0.55 187 0.55
150 04c150APPWP 53.7 5342 218 0.44 181 0.44 217 0.44
185 04c185APPWP 60.1 6328 248 0.37 206 0.37 249 0.37
240 04c240APPWP 66.6 7628 288 0.3 238 0.30 296 0.3
300 04c300APPWP 70.7 9120 305 0.26 262 0.26 340 0.26

79
General Cable

STRANED ALUMINIUM
Multi Core
XLPE Insulated
600/1000 V

APPLICATIONS: For outdoor and indoor linstallations in damp and wet locations, where
mechanical damage is expected to occur

Maximum operating temparature: 90OC

CONSTRUCTION: 1.CONDUCTOR
Aluminium, semi-rigid class 2

2.INSULATION
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

3.ARMOUR
Steel Wire

1
4.SHEATH
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
2

4 STANDARDS: RATED VOLTAGE:

IEC 60502-1 600/1000 V
IEC 60228
BS 5467

80
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
2 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 02c016AXPWP 20 679 90 4.7 73 4.7 82 4.7

25 02c025AXPWP 22.9 954.4 116 3.1 95 3.1 102 3.1
35 02c035AXPWP 24.5 1083 142 2.2 112 2.2 126 2.2
50 02c050AXPWP 26.5 1255 168 1.7 133 1.7 151 1.7
70 02c070AXPWP 30.7 1713 206 1.1 168 1.1 192 1.1
95 02c095AXPWP 33.3 2056 248 0.8 204 0.8 231 0.8

3 CORES

16 03c016AXPWP 22.1 800 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 03c025AXPWP 24.8 1158 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7
35 03c035AXPWP 26.8 1329 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 03c050AXPWP 29.7 1557 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 03c070AXPWP 34.5 2223 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 03c095AXPWP 37.9 2613 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 03c120AXPWP 41.4 3053 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 03c150AXPWP 46.5 4005 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 03c185AXPWP 50.8 4658 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 03c240AXPWP 56.4 5649 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 03c300AXPWP 62.5 6552 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

81
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

4 CORES WITH
CHARACTERISTICS:
REDUCED NEUTRAL

Buried Voltage Free-Air

25 3Hc025AXPWP 26.9 1283 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7

35 3Hc035AXPWP 29.4 1476 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 3Hc050AXPWP 33.5 1780 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 3Hc070AXPWP 36.4 2418 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 3Hc095AXPWP 40.1 2911 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 3Hc120AXPWP 45.1 3770 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 3Hc150AXPWP 49.5 4498 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 3Hc185AXPWP 53.6 5197 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 3Hc240AXPWP 62.7 6393 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 3Hc300AXPWP 67 7364 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

82
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
4 CORES

Buried Voltage Free-Air

16 04c016AXPWP 24.1 1137 77 4.2 62 4.2 67 4.2

25 04c025AXPWP 26.9 1410 99 2.7 81 2.7 89 2.7
35 04c035AXPWP 29.4 1567 116 1.9 95 1.9 109 1.9
50 04c050AXPWP 33.8 2077 142 1.4 116 1.4 132 1.4
70 04c070AXPWP 37.9 2633 172 1.0 142 1.0 168 1.0
95 04c095AXPWP 42.4 3142 206 0.7 172 0.7 204 0.7
120 04c120AXPWP 47.1 4117 237 0.6 198 0.6 240 0.6
150 04c150AXPWP 51.4 4819 267 0.5 219 0.5 278 0.5
185 04c185AXPWP 56.8 5636 301 0.4 254 0.4 319 0.4
240 04c240AXPWP 63.8 6881 353 0.3 292 0.3 380 0.3
300 04c300AXPWP 67.1 8060 396 0.3 331 0.3 444 0.3

83
General Cable

84
General Cable

OVERHEAD
CABLES

85
General Cable

ALL-ALUMINIUM
CONDUCTOR
(AAC)

APPLICATIONS: All–aluminium conductor are the most favored type for use in the con-
struction of relatively short span distribution schemes and are in com-
mon use on lines for voltage up to 60 kV. Another frequent application
for all–aluminium conductor is in flexible bus bar connection.

Although aluminium-to-copper connections can be made, it is better to

use aluminium conductors for service connections, as various forms of
covered cable available for this purpose.

The data sheets show the most common sizes of conductor but other
sizes, to any recognized standards or customer can also be supplied.
AAC insulated with XLPE or PVC can also be supplied as per customers
requirements.

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS:

3 STRANDS 7 STRANDS 19 STRANDS 37 STRANDS

86
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS 215 Part 1:1970

Strand- Ap- Dc
ing& proximate Approxi- Resist-
Nominal Wire Di- Overall Total mate Breaking ance Current
Code Area ameter Diameter Area Weight Load At 20C Rating
Name (mm2) (mm) (mm) (mm2) (Kg/Km) (Kn) (Ohm/Km) (A)

Migge 22 7/2.06 6.18 23.33 64 3.99 1.227 144

Ant 50 7/3.10 9.3 52.83 145 8.28 0.5419 181
Fly 60 7/3.40 10.2 63.55 174 9.9 0.4505 199
Wasp 100 7/4.39 13.17 106 290 16 0.2702 271
Hornet 150 19/3.25 16.25 157.6 434 25.7 0.1825 364
Chafer 200 19/3.78 18.9 213.2 587 32.4 0.1349 414
Cock-
250 19/4.22 21.1 265.7 731 40.4 0.1083 470
roach
Butterfly 300 19/4.65 23.25 322.7 888 48.75 0.08916 528
Centipede 400 37/3.78 26.46 415.2 1145 63.1 0.06944 619

87
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS EN 50182:2001

Gnat -- 7/2.21 6.63 26.9 73 4.83 1.20643 124

Mosquito -- 7/2.59 7.7 36.9 101 6.27 0.7749 144
Ladybird -- 7/2.79 8.37 42.8 117 7.28 0.6678 159
Bluebot-
-- 7/3.66 10.98 73.6 201 11.78 0.388 219
tle
Earwig -- 7/3.78 11.34 78.6 215 12.57 0.3638 227
Grass-
-- 7/3.91 11.73 84.1 230 13.46 0.2989 238
hopper
Clegg -- 7/4.17 12.51 95.6 261 15.3 0.1083 256
Beetle -- 19/2.67 13.35 106.4 292 18.08 0.2701 274
Bee -- 7/4.90 14.7 132 361 21.12 0.2165 308
Caterpil-
-- 19/3.53 17.65 185.9 511 29.75 0.1546 380
lar
Spider -- 19/3.99 19.95 237.6 653 38.01 0.121 439
Moth -- 19/5.00 25 373.1 1025 59.69 0.077 572
Drone -- 37/3.58 25.06 372.4 1027 59.69 0.0774 572
Maybug -- 37/4.09 28.63 486.1 1340 177.78 0.0593 676
Scorpion -- 37/4.27 29.89 529.8 1461 84.77 0.0544 710
Cicada -- 37/4.65 32.55 628.3 17332 100.54 0.0459 784

88
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
IEC: 61089 (1991-06)

Stranding& Approxi- Dc
Nominal Wire Diam- mate Overall Approx Breaking Resistance
Code Num- Area eter Diameter Weight Load At 20C
ber mm2 mm mm Kg/Km Kn Ohm/Km

10 10 7/1.35 4.05 27.4 1.95 2.8633

16 16 7/1.71 5.12 43.8 3.04 1.7896
25 25 7/2.13 6.4 68.4 4.5 1.1453
40 40 7/2.70 8.09 109.4 6.8 0.7158
63 63 7/3.39 10.2 172.3 1039 0.4545
100 100 19/2.59 12.9 274.8 17 0.2877
125 125 19/2.89 14.5 343.6 21.25 0.2302
160 160 19/3.27 16.4 439.8 26.4 0.1798
200 200 19/3.66 18.3 549.7 32 0.1439
250 250 19/4.09 20.5 687.1 40 0.1151
315 315 37/3.29 23 867.9 51.97 0.0916
400 400 37/3.71 26 1102 64 0.0721
450 450 37/3.94 27.5 1239.8 72 0.0641
500 500 37/4.15 29 1377.6 80 0.0577
560 560 37/4.39 30.7 1542.9 89.6 0.0515
630 630 61/3.63 32.6 1738.3 100.8 0.0458
710 710 61/3.85 34.6 1959.1 113.6 0.0407
800 800 61/4.09 36.8 2207.4 128 0.0361
900 900 61/4.33 39 2483.3 144 0.0321
1000 1000 61/4.57 41.1 2759.2 160 0.0289

Notes!
Values of current rating are valid up to 60 HZ at a wind speed of 0.6 m/s and the effect of sun for ambient
Initial temprature of 35oC and an ultimate temperature of conductor of 80oC
89
General Cable

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
DIN 48201 Part 5

Strand- Dc
ing& Resist-
Nominal Actual Wire Di- Overall Breaking ance Current
Area Area ameter Diameter Weight Load At 20C Rating
(mm2) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (Kg/Km) (Kn) (Ohm/Km) (A)

16 15.89 7/1.70 5.1 43 2.85 1.80170 110

25 24.25 7/2.10 6.3 66 4.17 1.18060 145
35 34.36 7/2.50 7.5 94 5.74 0.83320 180
50 49.35 7/3.00 9.0 435 7.95 0.57860 225
50 48.35 19/1.80 9.0 133 8.44 0.59480 225
70 65.82 19/2.10 10.5 181 11.29 0.43700 270
95 93.27 19/2.50 12.5 256 15.65 0.30840 340
120 117.00 19/2.80 14.0 322 18.74 0.24590 390
150 147.10 37/2.25 15.8 406 25.22 0.19600 455
185 181.62 37/2.50 17.5 500 30.47 0.15880 520
240 242.50 61/2.25 20.3 670 39.40 0.11920 625
300 299.40 61/2.50 22.5 827 47.60 0.09651 710
400 400.10 61/2.89 26.0 1104 60.75 0.07222 855
500 499.80 61/3.23 29.1 1379 74.58 0.05782 990
625 626.20 91/2.96 32.6 1732 95.10 0.04625 1140
800 802.10 91/3.35 36.9 2218 118.30 0.03611 1340
1000 999.70 91/3.74 41.1 2767 145.68 0.02897 1540

Notes!
Values of current rating are valid up to 60 HZ at a wind speed of 0.6 m/s and the effect of sun for ambient
Initial temprature of 35oC and an ultimate temperature of conductor of 80oC

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ALUMINUM
CONDUCTOR
STEEL REINFORCED
(ACSR)

APPLICATION: The mixed construction of ACSR makes it a very flexible medium from
design point of view. By varying the relative proportion of aluminum
and steel, the ideal conductor for any particular Application can be pro-
duced.

CONSTRUCTION: CONDUCTOR
galvanized steel core of 1 wire, 7 wires or 19 wires surrounding by con-
centric layers of aluminuim wire.

When a conductor with a high a high current carrying capacity and com-
paratively low strength required, special construction are available with
a high aluminuim content.

COATING
A coating of non- oxidizing grease is normally applied to steel cores of
all conductors.

In addition to the protection offered by the galvanizing of the steel wires.

One or more layers of the aluminuim wires can, if required, be supplied
partially or fully greased.

OCI ensures complete freedom from contamination by other metals

during the entire manufacture of ACSR conductors.

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS 215: Part 2:1970

DC
Stranding & Resist-
Nomi- Wire Diameter Overall Sectional Area Break- ance Cur-
nal (mm) Diam- (mm2) Weight ing At 20oC rent
Code Area eter (Kg/ Load (Ohm/ Rating
Name (mm2) AL Steel (mm) AL Steel Total Km) (Kn) Km) (A)

Gopher 25 6/2.36 1/2.36 7.08 26.24 4.38 30.62 106 9.61 1.093 126
Weasel 30 6/2.59 1/2.59 7.77 31.61 5.27 36.88 128 11.45 0.9077 134
Ferret 40 6/3.00 1/3.00 9 42.41 7.07 49.48 172 15.2 0.6766 161
Rabbit 50 6/3.35 1/3.35 10.05 52.88 8.82 61.7 214 18.35 0.5426 185
Horse 70 12/2.79 7/2.79 13.95 73.37 42.83 116.2 538 61.2 0.3936 268
Dog 100 6/4.72 7/1.57 14.15 105 13.5 118.5 394 32.7 0.2733 278
Wolf 150 30/2.59 7/2.59 18.13 158.1 36.8 194.9 726 69.2 0.1828 355
Dingo 150 18/3.35 1/3.35 16.75 158.7 8.8 167.5 506 35.7 0.1815 349
Lynx 175 30/2.79 7/2.79 19.53 183.4 42.8 226.2 842 79.8 0.1567 386
Cara-
175 18/3.61 1/3.61 18.05 184.3 10.2 194.5 587 41.1 0.1563 383
cal
Pan-
200 30/3.00 7/3.00 21 212.1 49.4 261.5 974 92.25 0.1363 421
ther
Jaguar 200 18/3.86 1/3.86 19.3 210.6 11.7 222.3 671 46.55 0.1367 415
Zebra 400 54/3.18 7/3.18 28.62 428.9 55.6 484.5 1621 131.9 0.0674 635

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS EN 50182

DC
Stranding & Resist-
Wire Diameter Overall Sectional Area Break- ance Cur-
(mm) Diam- (mm2) Weight ing At 20oC rent
Code eter (Kg/ Load (Ohm/ Rating
Name AL Steel (mm) AL Steel Total Km) (Kn) Km) (A)

Mole 6/1.50 1/1.50 4.5 10.6 1.77 12.4 42.8 4.14 2.7027 67
Squir-
6/2.11 1/2.11 6.33 21 3.5 24.5 84.7 7.87 1.3659 109
rel
Fox 6/2.79 1/2.79 8.37 36.7 6.11 42.8 148.1 13.21 0.7812 147
Mink 6/3.66 1/3.66 11 63.1 10.5 73.6 254.9 21.67 0.454 174
Skunk 12/2.59 7/2.59 13 63.2 36.9 100.1 463 52.79 0.4568 246
Beaver 6/3.99 1/3.99 12 75 12.5 87.5 302.9 25.76 0.382 193
Rac-
6/4.10 1/4.10 12.3 78.8 13.1 92.4 318.3 27.06 0.3635 231
coon
Otter 6/4.22 1/4.22 12.7 83.9 14 97.9 338.8 28.81 0.3415 240
Cat 6/4.50 1/4.50 13.5 95.4 15.9 111.3 385.3 32.76 0.3003 248
Hare 6/4.72 1/4.72 14.2 105 17.5 122.5 423.8 36.04 0.273 273
Coyote 26/2.54 7/1.91 15.9 131.7 20.1 151.8 520.7 45.86 0.2192 311
Cougar 18/3.05 1/3.05 15.3 131.5 7.31 138.8 418.8 29.74 0.2188 314
Tiger 30/2.36 7/2.36 16.5 131.2 30.6 161.8 602.2 57.87 0.2202 323
Lion 30/3.18 7/3.18 22.3 238.3 55.6 293.9 1093.4 100.47 0.1213 448
Bear 30/3.35 7/3.35 23.5 264.4 61.7 326.1 1213.4 111.5 0.1093 481
Goat 30/3.71 7/3.71 26 324.3 75.7 400 1488.2 135.13 0.0891 542
Sheep 30/3.99 7/3.99 27.9 375.1 87.5 462.6 1721.3 156.3 0.0771 592

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CHARACTERISTICS:
IEC 61089

DC
Stranding & Wire Resist-
Sectional Area Diameter Diameter Break- ance
Code (mm2) (mm) (mm) Weight ing At 20oC
Num- Steel Con- (Kg/ Load (Ohm/
ber Ratio AL Steel Total AL Steel Core ductor Km) (Kn) Km)

16 17 16 2.67 18.7 6/1.84 1/1.84 1.84 5.53 64.6 6.08 1.7934

25 17 25 4.17 29.2 6/2.30 1/2.30 2.3 6.91 100.9 9.13 1.1478
40 17 40 6.67 49.7 6/2.91 1/4.91 2.91 8.74 161.5 14.4 0.7174
63 17 63 10.5 73.5 6/3.66 1/3.66 3.66 11 254.4 21.63 0.4555
100 17 100 16.7 117 6/4.61 1/4.61 4.61 13.8 403.8 34.33 0.2869
125 6 125 6.49 132 18/2.97 1/2.97 2.97 14.9 397.9 29.17 0.2304
125 16 125 20.4 145 26/2.47 7/1.92 5.77 15.7 503.9 45.69 0.231
160 6 160 8.89 169 18/3.36 1/3.36 3.36 16.8 509.3 36.18 0.18
160 16 160 26.1 186 26/2.80 7/2.18 6.53 17.7 644.9 57.69 0.1805
200 6 200 11.1 211 18/3.76 1/3.76 3.76 18.8 636.7 44.22 0.144
200 16 200 32.6 233 26/3.13 7/2.43 7.3 19.8 806.2 70.13 0.1444
250 10 250 24.6 275 22/3.80 7/2.11 6.34 21.6 880.6 68.72 0.1154
250 16 250 40.7 291 26/3.50 7/2.72 8.16 22.2 1007.7 87.67 0.1155
315 7 315 21.8 337 45/2.99 7/1.99 5.97 23.9 1039.6 79.03 0.0917
315 16 315 51.3 366 26/3.93 7/3.05 9.16 24.9 1269.7 106.83 0.0917
400 7 400 27.7 428 45/3.36 7/2.24 6.73 26.9 1320.1 98.36 0.0922
400 13 400 51.9 452 54/3.07 7/3.07 9.21 27.6 1510.3 123.04 0.0723
450 7 450 31.1 481 45/3.57 7/2.38 7.14 28.5 1485.2 107.74 0.0642
450 13 450 58.3 508 54/3.26 7/3.26 9.77 29.3 1699.1 138.42 0.0643
500 7 500 34.6 535 45/3.76 7/2.51 7.52 30.1 1650.2 119.41 0.0578
500 13 500 64.8 565 54/3.43 7/3.43 10.3 30.9 1887.9 153.8 0.0578
560 7 560 38.7 599 45/3.98 7/2.65 7.96 31.8 1848.2 133.74 0.0516
560 13 560 70.9 631 54/3.63 19/2.18 10.9 32.7 2103.4 172.59 0.0516
630 7 630 43.6 674 45/4.22 7/2.81 8.44 33.8 2079.2 150.45 0.0459
630 13 630 79.8 710 54/3.85 19/2.31 11.6 34.7 2366.3 191.77 0.0459
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CHARACTERISTICS:
DIN 48204 – APR 1984

DC
Stranding & Resist-
Nominal Area Actual Area Wire Diameter Core Break- ance at
(mm2) (mm2) (mm) Diam- Weight ing 20oC Current
eter (Kg/ Load (Ohm/ Rating
Steel AL AL Steel Total AL Steel (mm) Km) (Kn) Km) (A)

16 2.5 15.27 2.54 17.8 6/1.80 1/1.80 5.4 62 5.81 1.8793 105
25 4 23.86 3.98 27.8 6/2.25 1/2.25 6.8 97 9.02 1.2028 140
35 6 34.35 5.73 40.1 6/2.70 1/2.70 8.1 140 12.7 0.8353 170
44 32 43.98 31.67 75.7 14/2.00 7/240 11.2 337 45.46 0.6573 -
50 8 48.25 8.04 56.3 6/3.20 1/3.20 9.6 196 17.18 0.5946 210
50 30 51.17 29.85 81 12/2.33 7/2.33 11.7 378 44.28 0.5644 -
70 12 69.81 11.4 81.3 26/1.85 7/1.44 11.7 284 26.31 0.413 290
95 15 94.39 15.33 109.7 26/2.15 7/1.67 13.6 383 35.17 0.3058 350
95 55 96.51 56.3 152.8 12/3.20 7/3.20 16 714 80.2 0.2992 -
105 75 105.67 75.55 181.2 14/3.10 19/2.25 17.5 899 106.69 0.2736 -
120 20 121.57 19.85 141.4 26/2.44 7/1.90 15.5 494 44.94 0.2374 410
120 70 122.15 71.25 193.4 12/3.60 7/3.60 18 904 98.16 0.2364 -
125 30 127.92 29.85 157.8 30/2.33 7/2.33 16.3 590 57.86 0.2259 425
150 25 148.86 24.25 173.1 26/2.70 7/2.10 17.1 604 54.37 0.1939 470
170 40 171.77 40.08 211.9 30/2.70 7/2.70 18.9 794 77.01 0.1682 520
185 30 183.78 29.85 213.6 26/3.00 7/2.33 19 744 66.28 0.1571 535

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CHARACTERISTICS:
DIN 48204 – APR 1984

210 35 209.06 34.09 243.2 26/3.20 7/2.49 20.3 848 74.94 0.138 590
210 50 212.06 49.48 261.5 30/3.00 7/3.00 21 979 92.25 0.1336 610
230 30 230.91 29.85 260.8 24/3.50 7/2.32 21 874 73.09 0.1249 630
240 40 243.05 39.49 282.5 26/3.45 7/2.68 21.8 985 86.46 0.1188 645
265 35 263.76 34.09 297.8 24/3.74 7/2.49 22.4 998 28.94 0.1094 680
300 50 304.26 49.48 353.7 26/3.86 7/3.00 24.5 1233 105.09 0.0949 740
305 40 304.62 39.49 344.1 54/2.68 7/2.68 24.1 1155 99.3 0.0949 740
340 30 339.29 59.85 396.1 48/3.00 7/2.33 25 1174 92.56 0.0851 790
380 50 381.7 49.48 431.2 54/3.00 7/3.00 27 1448 120.91 0.0757 840
385 35 386.04 34.09 420.1 48/3.20 7/2.49 26.7 1336 104.31 0.0748 850
435 55 434.29 56.3 490.6 54/3.20 7/3.20 28.8 1647 136.27 0.0666 900
450 40 448.71 39.49 488.2 48/3.45 7/2.68 28.7 1553 120.19 0.0644 920
490 65 490.28 63.55 553.8 48/3.40 7/3.40 30.6 1860 152.85 0.059 960
550 70 949.65 71.25 620.9 54/3.60 7/3.60 32.4 2085 176.42 0.0526 1020
560 50 561.7 49.48 611.2 48/3.86 7/3.00 32.2 1943 146.28 0.0514 1040

CURRENT RATING
Values are valid up to 60 HZ, assuming wind velocity of 0.6 m/s, an initial ambient temp. Of 35OC
DUE to the effect of solar radiation & conductor final temp. Of 80OC.

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ALL-ALUMINIUM
ALLOY
CONDUCTORS
(AAAC)

APPLICATION: The alloys referred to have higher strength but lower conductivity than
pure aluminuim.

Being lighter, alloy conductors can sometimes be used to advantage in

place of the more conventional ACSR; having lower braking loads than
the latter , their use becomes particularly favorable when ice and wind
loadings are low.

CONSTRUCTION: This section deals with heat-treatable magnesium silicon type alu-
minuim alloys to BS EN 50182, the electrical and mechanical properties
of which all fall within the values suggested by publication 104
of the international Electro technical commission. Conductors to all
other recognized specifications can also be supplied.

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS EN 50182

Ap-
Stranding proximate Approxi- Dc
& Wire Overall Total mate Breaking Resistance Current
Old Code Diameter Diameter Area Weight Load At 20C Rating
Name (mm) (mm) (mm2) (Kg/Km) (Kn) (Ohm/Km) (A)

Box 7/1.85 55.55 18.8 51.4 5.55 1.748 93

Acacia 7/2.08 6.24 32.8 64.9 7.02 1.3828 110
Almond 7/2.34 7.02 30.1 82.2 8.88 1.0926 128
Cedar 7/2.54 7.62 35.5 96.8 10.46 0.9273 132
Deadar 7/2.77 8.31 42.2 115.2 12.44 0.7797 148
Fir 7/2.95 8.85 47.8 130.6 14.11 0.6875 161
Hazel 7/3.30 9.9 59.9 163.4 17.66 0.5494 184
Pine 7/3.61 10.8 71.6 195.6 21.14 0.4591 204
Holly 7/3.91 11.7 84.1 229.5 24.79 0.8913 222
Willow 7/4.04 12.1 89.7 245 26.47 0.3665 233
Oak 7/4.65 13.95 118.9 324 35.07 0.2767 272
Mulberry 19/3.18 15.9 150.9 414.3 44.52 0.2192 391
Ash 19/3.48 17.4 180.7 496.1 53.31 0.183 354
Elm 19/3.76 18.8 211 579.2 62.24 0.1568 385
Poplar 37/2.87 20.1 239.4 659.4 70.61 0.1387 414
Sycamore 37/323 22.6 303.2 835.2 89.4 0.1095 487
Upas 37/3.53 24.7 362.1 997.5 106.82 0.0917 527
Yew 37/4.06 28.4 479 1319.6 141.31 0.0693 629
Totara 37/4.14 29.42 498.1 1372.1 146.93 0.0666 640
Rubus 61/3.50 31.5 586.9 1622 173.13 0.0567 716
Sorbus 61/3.71 33.4 659.4 1822.5 194.53 0.0505 760
Araucaria 61/4.14 37.3 821.1 2269.5 242.24 0.0406 842
Redwood 61/4.56 41 996.2 2753.2 293.88 0.0334 920

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS EN 50182

Nominal Stranding & Dc

Area Diam- Wire Approx Over- Approx Breaking Resistance
Old Code eter Diameter all Diameter Weight Load At 20C
Name (mm2) (mm) (mm) (Kg/Km) (Kn) (Ohm/Km)

16 18.4 7/1.83 5.49 50.4 5.43 1.7896

25 28.8 7/2.29 6.86 78.7 8.49 1.1453
40 46 7/2.89 8.68 15.9 13.58 0.7158
63 72.5 7/3.63 10.9 198.3 21.39 0.4545
100 115 19/2.78 13.9 316.3 33.95 0.2877
125 144 19/3.10 15.5 395.4 42.44 0.2302
160 184 19/3.51 17.6 506.1 54.33 0.1798
200 203 19/3.93 19.6 632.7 67.91 0.1439
250 288 19/4.39 22 790.8 84.88 0.1151
315 263 37/3.53 24.7 998.9 106.95 0.0961
400 460 37/3.98 27.9 1268.4 135.81 0.0721
450 518 37/4.22 29.6 1426.9 152.79 0.0641
500 575 37/4.45 31.2 1585.5 169.76 0.0577
560 645 61/3.67 33 1778.4 190.14 0.0516
630 725 61/3.89 35 2000.7 213.9 0.0458
710 817 61/4.13 37.2 2254.8 241.07 0.0407
800 921 61/4.38 39.5 2540.6 271.62 0.0361

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CHARACTERISTICS:
DIN 48201

Nominal Actual Stranding Dc

Area Area & Wire Overall Breaking Resistance Current
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Weight Load At 20C Rating
(mm2) (mm2) (mm) (mm) (Kg/Km) (Kn) (Ohm/Km) (A)

16 15.89 7/1.70 5.1 43 4.44 2.091 105

25 24.25 7/2.10 6.3 66 6.77 1.3712 135
35 34.36 7/2.50 7.5 94 9.6 0.967 170
50 49.48 7/3.00 9 135 13.82 0.6716 210
50 48.35 19/1.80 9 133 13.5 0.6893 210
70 65.821 19/2.10 10.5 181 18.38 0.5079 255
95 93.27 19/2.50 12.5 256 26.05 0.358 320
120 116.99 19/2.80 14 322 32.68 0.2853 365
150 147.11 37/2.25 15.8 406 41.09 0.2278 425
185 181.62 37/2.50 17.5 500 50.73 0.1842 490
240 242.54 61/2.25 20.3 670 67.74 0.1385 585
300 299.43 61/2.50 22.5 827 83.63 0.1119 670
400 400.14 61/2.89 26 1104 111.76 0.08407 810
500 499.83 61/3.23 29.1 1379 139.6 0.06713 930

CURRENT RATING
Values valid up to 60 HZ, with a wind speed of 0.6 m/s solar influence giving ambient initial temp. Of 35OC and
final temp. Of 80OC.

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BARE
COPPER
CONDUCTORS

APPLICATIONS: 1. Overhead transmission system

2. Overhead traction system
3. Transformer earthing (occasionally)

CONDUCTOR SECTIONS:

7 STRANDS 19 STRANDS 37 STRANDS

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PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS:
BS 7884:1997

Approx Dc
Stranding& Overall Resistance Minimum
Nominal Area Wire Diameter Diameter Nominal mass At 20OC Breaking Load
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (Kg/Km) (Ohm/Km) (Kn)

10 7/1.35 4.05 89.82 1.829 3.752

14 7/1.60 4.8 126.2 1.303 5.267
16 3/2.65 5.72 148.3 1.106 6.194
16 7/1.70 5.1 142.4 1.154 5.946
25 7/2.10 6.3 217.3 0.7563 9.073
32 3/3.75 8.1 296.9 0.552 12.4
32 7/2.46 7.38 298.2 0.5497 12.442
35 7/2.50 7.5 308 0.5337 12.86
50 7/3.00 9 443.5 0.3706 18.52
50 19/1.80 9 435.8 0.3819 17.7
70 7/3.55 10.65 621.1 0.2646 25.93
70 19/2.10 10.5 593.2 0.2806 24.09
95 19/2.50 12.5 840.7 0.198 34.14
100 7/4.30 12.9 911.2 0.181 36.54
120 19/2.80 14 1055 0.1578 42.83
125 19/2.90 14.5 1131 0.1471 45.94
150 19/3.20 16 1377 0.1208 55.94
150 37/2.25 15.75 1334 0.1264 53.88
185 19/3.55 17.75 1695 0.09815 68.86
185 37/2.50 17.5 1647 0.1024 66.49

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TECHNICAL
DATA

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INSTALLATION

All the cables described in this publication can be used outdoors, but some reservations are necessary
concerning cables without a metal sheath for direct burial e.g. :

Unarmoured cables are not recommended for laying direct in the ground.
Cables for laying directly in the ground particularly in sustained wet conditions should have extruded bedding.
For installation where there is water logging, or where it is likely to occur, advice should be obtained from our
technical department.

Other important factors to be taken into account are:

SHEATH DAMAGE
Care should be taken to ensure that the oversheath is not damaged during installation. This is especially
important where aluminium armour is used since ingress of moisture could lead to corrosion and loss of earth
continuity.

MINIMUM BENDING RADIUS

Cables should not be bent during installation to a radius smaller than that recommended below. Wherever pos-
sible larger radii as should be used.

Minimum Internal
Type of Cable Overall Diameter Radius of Bend
10-25 mm
Circular copper conductors, 4D
unarmoured
Above 25 mm 6D
Circular copper conductors,
Any 8D
armoured
Shaped copper or aluminium
conductors, Any 8D
armoured or unarmoured

CONNECTORS

For PVC compression or soldered connectors may be used.

For XLPE insulated cables, it is recommended to use compression type connectors since the use of soldered
connectors would limit the maximum short circuit temperature of the cable to 160 0C, and consequently reduce
the final short circuit current by approximately 30 %.

OVERHEAD TERMINATIONS

Ultra Violet resistant sleeving or taping should be provided on PVC insulated cores to avoid degradation due to
exposure to sunlight.

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CABLE SUPPORT SPACING

The following table gives the recommended spacing of supports for cable covered by this publication.
They are, where possible, in line with the 16TH edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) clause 522-08-04
and the dimensional range has been extended so as to cover a greater number of cable sizes.

Stranded COPPER or ALUMINIUM

Conductor Cables

Overall Cable Diameter

(mm) Horizontal Support Spacing Vertical Support Spacing
Up to 15 350 450
15 - 20 400 550
20 - 40 450 600
40 - 60 700 900
60 and above 1100 1300

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CURRENT
RATINGS

SOURCE OF DATA

The maximum sustained current rating (AC) for copper and aluminium conductor cables given for PVC insulated
cables, in this publication are based, where applicable, on ERA report 69-30 Part III (Sustained Current Ratings
for PVC Insulated cables to BS 6346).

For XLPE insulated cables, the current rating in this publication are derived from the latest issue of ERA report
no. 69-30 part 5, which is based upon IEC 287.

All other current ratings have to be calculated by agreed formulae and methods in IEC 287 and/or the IEE wiring
regulations 16TH Edition (BS 7671). Current rating or unrmoured cables are based on IEC Publication 364-5-523
(1983) and IEE Wiring Regulations, 16TH Edition.

In the case of single core cables, ratings for various installation conditions have been given. Where the cables
are armoured, these are based on the assumption that the non-magnetic armour will be solidly bonded at both
ends of the cable run. It should be noted that Regulation 521-02 of the 16TH Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulation
prohibits the use of single core cables with steel wire on AC systems.

All the current ratings given in data tables are or single circuits, thermally independent of other circuits or any
other heat source and on the basis of the standard conditions of installation given. For other ambient or ground
temperatures, depth of laying and soil factors given in data tables.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT

There are three main installation conditions that affect the current rating of a cable and these are:

•Cables laid directly in the ground.

•Cables laid in ducts.
•Cables laid in free air.

Current ratings for PVC and XLPE insulated cables are listed in the relevant tables in data tables and refer
to standard conditions of installation, for single circuits, as detailed in ERA report 96.30 part 3 and part 5, for
ground and duct installation. For installation in air, values are relevant to IEE wiring regulations (16TH Edition).

For other ambient or ground temperatures, change in depth of laying, soil thermal resistivity or number
of grouping cables, the current rating must be multiplied by relevant rating factors Listed in data tables.

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IEE WIRING REGULATIONS 16TH EDITION – REQUIREMENT FOR CABLES

The IEE wiring regulations for installation and selection of cables cannot be approached in isolation from the
other equipment in the installation. In particular the devices providing protection against overload, short circuit
and shock by indirect contact and overheating of protective conductors during an earth fault affect the selection
of cables.

For guidance and assistance, some of the IEE Wiring Regulation’s requirements for cables are giving
below:

PROTECTION AGAINST OVERLOAD CURRENT, IEE WIRING REGULATION 433

The two requirements which determine the sustained current rating required are:

(i) The current rating of the cable should not be less than the nominal current or current setting of the device
providing protection against, which in turn should not be less than the circuit current.

(ii) The overload protection should operate at not more than 1.45 times the current rating of the cable.

The second requirement (ii) is met if the first (i) is satisfied when the protective device is any of the standard
fuses or main circuit breakers (mcb’s) mentioned in the regulation, except rewirable types of fuse to BS 3036.

With fuses to BS 3036 the current ratings of the cable should not be less than 1.38 times the fuse
rating to satisfy (ii).

PROTECTION AGAINST SHORT CIRCUIT, IEE WIRING REGULATION 434

The cable has to have adequate short circuit capacity for the current let through by the device providing short
circuit protection for the time it will flow.

The formula in section 434-03-03 is that used cable makers to give the short circuit ratings in their publication.

If the device providing protection against short circuit is the same as that providing protection against overload
and, therefore, has a rating not higher than the rating of the cables, the short circuit capacity of the cable will
automatically be adequate, there is no need to check.

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PROTECTION AGAINST INDIRECT CONTACT BY INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLY, IEE WIRING REGULATION 413

Protection against shock due to contact with exposed conductive parts of equipment during a fault to earth is
deemed to be provided if disconnection due to flow of the fault current through the protective device will occur,
either:

Within 0.4 seconds for final circuits supplying socket outlets or within 5 second for final circuits supplying fixed
equipment.

Regulation 413 gives values of earth fault loop impedance which satisfy these conditions when the standard
types of protective device are used.

Cables make the major contribution to earth fault loop impedance, but the impedance of the supply external to
the installation has to be taken into account.

CROSS SECTION AREAS OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS IEE WIRING REGULATION 543

Regulation 543 explain how the cross sectional area of the circuit protective conductor should be calculated
to avoid it overheating during a fault to earth. Again the required depends on the characteristics of the device
providing protection against short circuit.

The steel wire armour standard cables to BS 6346 (PVC) or BS 5467 (XLPE) provides the required area, or more,
when the protective device is one of the standard fuses or mcb’s with a rating not higher than the current rating
of the cable (assuming disconnection within 5 seconds).

For most of the cables the armour is still adequate when the fuse rating is one or two steps, or even more,
above the current rating of the cable, the margins being greater or the small sizes and 4 core cables than for
the larger sizes and two core cable.

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VOLTAGE
DROP

Voltage drop is normally only of importance for cables of voltage rating 600/1000 V or below. If the insulation is
to be in compliance with regulation 525 of the 16TH Edition of the IEE wiring regulations, it is stipulated that the
voltage drop within the installation should not exceed a value appropriate to the safe functioning of the associ-
ated equipment in normal service. The requirement is deemed to be satisfied if the voltage between the origin
of the installation (usually supply terminals) and the fixed current using equipment does not exceed 4% of the
nominal voltage on the supply, disregarding starting conditions. (Note Diversity can be taken into account when
calculating the volt drop).

Since the actual power factor of the load is often not Known, the most practical approach to the question of
voltage drop is to assume the worst conditions, i.e. where the phase angle of the load is equal to that of the
cable. The voltage drop values in the tables have been based on this assumption. For conductor sizes up to and
including 120 mm2 the figures provided apply this with sufficient accuracy where the power factor lies between
0.6 lagging and 1.0 and for large cables where the power factor of the load does not exceed 0.8 lagging. Where
the phase angles of the loads fall outside this range, the voltage drop deduced from the tables may be unduly
conservative and more exact methods of calculation should be employed.

The value of voltage drop for 600/1000 V rated cables are given in the current rating tables in
data tables.

In those cases where the actual current differs greatly from the tabulated current rating, the results
obtained from the table are only approximate; for a more accurate assessment allowance should be made for
the change in conductor resistance with operating temperature.

Further information can be gained from the Technical department of General Cable Egypt.

Values of voltage drop are tabulated for a current of one ampere for a 1 meter run, i.e. for a distance of 1 meter
along the taken by the cables, and represent the effect of the voltage drop in all the circuit conductors. For
balanced three phase AC circuit, the values relate to the line voltage. For any given run, the values need to be
multiplied by the length of the run (n meters) and by the current (in amperes) that the cables carry.

EXAMPLE

Consider a route of 200 meters of 4 cores steel tape armoured cable to be installed in air and to carry 100
amperes load per phase, with the supply voltage being 380 volts, three phase 50 Hz and the cable to be copper
PVC/STA/PVC.

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USING THE TABLES

Where I = Current in amperes
L = Route length in meters
Let Vd = the voltage drop in volts mV = Approximate volt drop/ampere/ meter

Vd = (mV x I x L)/1000
or
mV = (Vd x 1000)/(I x L)

Assume the maximum permissible volt drop = 4% of 380 Volt = 15.2 Volts
Substitute for current, route length and maximum permissible volt drop than:
MV = (15.2 x 1000)/(200 x 100) = 0.76 mV/A/m

Select a cable from the relevant currant rating table in Appendix 2, (2.19) such that the mV value from the volt-
age drop column is equal or less than the 0.7 mV calculated, and ensuring that it will carry the current. It will be
seen that this value is 0.57 giving a cable size of 70 mm2 .

However, the 100 amp load is considerably less than the current rating for the cable. Consideration could then
be given to selecting a smaller cable e.g. 50 mm2 providing sufficient consideration is given to partial load con-
ditions and the voltage drop recalculated based on a more accurate assessment of operating temperature of the
cable.

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SHORT CIRCUIT
RATINGS

When cables are subjected to temperatures higher than those permissible for continuous operation they may
suffer damage. Therefore, in installation, where there is a possibility of the cables being overloaded by mistake
or accident, cables should be selected having regard to the characteristics of the device used or protection
against excess current, so that the effects of overloading are limited to a degree tolerable or a relatively short
period of operation.
Design criteria and requirement for such conditions are detailed in the 16TH Edition of the IEE Wiring Regula-
tion.

PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables

The values of fault current given in the table below
The values of fault current given in the table below are based on the cable being fully loaded at the
are based on the cable being fully loaded at the start start of the short circuit (conductor temperature
of the short circuit (conductor temperature 70OC) 90OC) and at a final temperature of 250OC. It should
and at a final temperature of 160OC for conductors be insured that the accessories associated with the
up to 300 mm2 and 140OC for sizes above 300 mm2 . cables are also capable of operation at these values
of fault current and temperature.

SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT RATING (1000 A)

PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables

COPPER Conductor COPPER Conductor

Con- Con-
ductor ductor
Area 0.2 0.5 1 2 3 Area 0.2 0.5 1 2 3
(mm2) sec. sec. sec. sec. sec. (mm2) sec. sec. sec. sec. sec.
10 2.6 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.7 10 3.1 2 1.5 1 0.8
16 4.1 2.6 1.8 1.3 1.1 16 5.2 3.2 2.2 1.5 1.2
25 6.4 4.1 2.9 2 1.7 25 8.7 5.4 3.8 2.6 2.1
35 9 5.7 4 2.8 2.3 35 11.5 7.2 5.1 3.6 2.9
50 12 8.1 5.8 4.1 3.3 50 14.5 10 7 5 4
70 18 11.4 8.1 5.7 4.6 70 21.5 13 9.9 7 5.8
95 24.4 15.5 10.9 7.7 6.3 95 30 18.5 11.5 9.2 7.8
120 30.9 19.5 13.8 9.8 8 120 38 23.5 17 11.5 10
150 38.6 24.4 17.3 12.2 10 150 49 30 20 15 12
185 46.3 29.3 20.7 14.6 12 185 59.5 35 25 18 15
240 61.7 39 27.6 19.5 15.9 240 78 50 32 23.5 20
300 77.1 48.8 34.5 24.4 19.9 300 98 61 42 30 24.5
400 92.1 58.3 41.2 29.1 23.8 400 125 80 57.5 40 31
500 115.2 72.8 51.5 36.4 29.7 500 170 100 70 50 40
630 145.1 91.8 64.9 45.9 37.5 630 215 180 90 62 51

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PVC Insulated Cables XLPE Insulated Cables

ALUMINUM Conductor ALUMINUM Conductor

Con- Con-
ductor ductor
Area 0.2 0.5 1 2 3 Area 0.2 0.5 1 2 3
(mm2) sec. sec. sec. sec. sec. (mm2) sec. sec. sec. sec. sec.
10 1.7 1 0.7 0.6 0.5 10 - - - - -
16 2.6 1.7 1.2 0.93 0.8 16 3.1 2 1.4 1 0.9
25 4.1 2.7 1.9 1.4 1.2 25 5 3 2.1 1.6 1.3
35 5.9 3.5 2.5 1.8 1.5 35 6.9 4.2 3 2.1 1.8
50 8.2 5.2 3.8 2.6 2.1 50 9.4 6 4.1 2.9 2.4
70 11 7.5 5.3 3.8 3 70 14 8.8 6.1 4.3 3.5
95 15 10 7.1 5 4 95 19 12.5 8.6 6 5
120 20 11 9 6.1 5 120 23 15 11 7.4 6
150 23 15.5 11 7.8 6.1 150 30 19 14 9.4 7.6
185 30.5 19.9 14 9.9 7.9 185 37 24 17 13 8.7
240 40 24 18 13 10 240 49 30 21 16 13.5
300 50 31 22 16 13 300 60 37 26 19 17
400 60 36 25 18 16 400 80.5 51 36 24.5 21
500 72 48 32 23 19 500 105 69 48 32 27
630 92 59 40 29 24 630 130 84 60 41 34

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SHORT CIRCUIT RATING- ARMOUR

PVC & XLPE INSULATED CABLES

The ratings given in the table below are based on fault duration of one second and an armour temperature rise
from 60 OC (PVC) and 80OC (XLPE) at commencement of the fault to a final temperature of 160OC(PVC) and
250OC (XLPE).
For other time periods, divide the tabulated for the short circuit current rating by the square root of he time in
seconds.
The asymmetrical fault rating of the smaller sizes may be decided by the short circuit capability of the
conductor rather than the armour rating. It is therefore necessary to compare the two ratings.

ALUMINIUM Wire Armour

Single Core Single Core Single Core

Nominal area PVC XLPE XLPE
of conductor 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 1.9/3.3 KV
(mm2) (A) (A) (A)
16 - - -
25 - - -
35 - - -
50 4100++ 4000++ 4700++
70 4600++ 4700++ 5200++
95 5200++ 5200++ 5700++
120 5700 5700++ 6100
150 6400 6400 6400
185 7000 7100 7100
240 7800 7900 7800
300 8600 8800 8500
400 12200 12400 12000
500 13400 13800 13300
630 14600 15400 14900
800 21300 21300 -
1000 23400 23400 -

+ Based on Wire diameters larger than those specified in BS 6346.

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STEEL Wire Armour

3 Core
Nominal 2 Core 2 Core 3 Core 3 Core 4 Core 4 Core 3H Core 3H Core XLPE
area of PVC XLPE PVC XLPE PVC XLPE PVC XLPE 1.9/3.3
conductor 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV 0.6/1 KV KV
(mm2) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A)
16 2000 1800 2200 2000 3200 2200 - - 3700
25 2700 1900 2900 2800 3400 3200 3400 3200 4200
35 2900 2800 3300 3200 3700 3600 3600 3400 4700
50 3300 3100 3700 3500 5400 4100 4200 3900 5600
70 3700 3600 5300 4100 6100 6000 5900 5900 6200
95 - - 6100 5800 7000 6700 6900 6600 6900
120 - - 6600 6400 9700 9400 9500 7500 9400
150 - - 9300 9200 10800 10500 10400 10000 10100
185 - - 10200 10100 11700 11700 11400 11500 10800
240 - - 11400 11500 13200 13200 12700 12800 11900
300 - - 12700 12300 14700 14600 14300* 13900 13000
400 - - 14000 - 20600 20700 19900 20700 -
500 - - - - - 22500 - 22500 -
630 - - - - - - - - -
800 - - - - - - - - -
1000 - - - - - - - - -

* The fault rating assumes a neutral conductor of 150 mm2

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CABLE RATING
FACTORS

For The current ratings listed in the main text of this guide the values listed pertain to certain installation condi-
tions. Should your particular installation environment differ from those defined in the current rating it neces-
sary to utilize the following tables and employ the rating factors listed.

There are 3 main installation categories:

CABLES LAID CABLES LAID IN CABLES LAID IN

DIRECTLY IN GROUND DUCTS AIR

Within each of these categories there are a series of rating factors for installation that may need to
be considered.

CABLES LAID DIRECTLY IN GROUND

For Cables laid directly in ground the following four Rating Factors may need to be considered:

» Rating Factors for Ground Temperature (Table 1.1).

» Rating Factors for Soil Thermal Resistivity (Table 1.2).
» Rating Factors for Depth (Table 1.3).
» Rating Factors for Cables Grouping (Table 1.4 & 1.5).

The current rating for cables installed directly in the ground are based on values of soil temperature
and soil the thermal resistivity which are generally representative of conditions in the United Kingdom.
Rating factors that take account of variation in ground temperatures are given in table 1.1.

1.1
Insula-
tion 15OC 20OC 25OC 30OC 35OC 40OC 45OC
PVC 1.25 1.19 1.13 1.06 1 0.93 0.84
XLPE 1.16 1.13 1.08 1.03 1 0.95 0.88

Where conditions of operation can be more accurately estimated and Knowledge of the soil along the route is
available, it is possible to determine the ratings more precisely by the use of soil thermal resistivity factors,
factors for depth, and grouping factors. (see Tables 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5).

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In ERA report 69-30 Part III, the types of load are classified under three headings:

•Type A Cables carrying a constant load throughout the year.

•Type B Cables carrying varying loads, maximum in summer period.
•Type C Cables carrying varying loads, maximum in winter period.

With a Knowledge of the type of load to be imposed on the cables it is then possible to determine the soil ther-
mal resistivity along the cable route in accordance with recommendations in ERA Report 69-30.

1.2
SINGLE CORE CABLES

Size of
Cable 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 1.5 2 2.5 3
(mm2) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W)
Up to 150 1.16 1.12 1.07 1 0.91 0.81 0.73 0.66
From 185
1.17 1.12 1.07 1 0.91 0.8 0.73 0.66
to 300
From 400
1.17 1.12 1.07 1 0.91 0.8 0.73 0.66
to 1000

MULTI CORE CABLES

Size of
Cable 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 1.5 2 2.5 3
(mm2) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W)
Up to 150 1.12 1.08 1.05 1 0.93 0.84 0.77 0.72
From 185
1.14 1.1 1.06 1 0.92 0.82 0.75 0.69
to 300
From 400
1.15 1 1.07 1 0.92 0.81 0.74 0.67
to 1000

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1.3

Depth of
laying Up tp 70 mm2 to Above
(m) 50 mm2 300 mm2 300 mm2
0.5 1 1 1
0.6 0.99 0.98 0.97
0.8 0.97 0.96 0.94
1 0.95 0.93 0.92
1.25 0.94 0.92 0.89
1.5 0.93 0.9 0.87
1.75 0.92 0.89 0.86
2 0.91 0.88 0.85
2.5 0.9 0.87 0.84
3.00 or 0.89 0.85 0.82
more

1.4

Number of
Circuits Trefoil Laid Flat 0.15 m* 0.30 m 0.45 m 0.60 m
(0.6/1 V) Touching Touching Spacing Spacing Spacing Spacing
2 0.78 0.81 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93
3 0.66 0.7 0.73 0.79 0.84 0.87
4 0.61 0.64 0.68 0.73 0.81 0.85
5 0.56 0.6 0.64 0.73 0.79 0.85
6 0.53 0.57 0.61 0.71 0.78 0.82

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1.5

Number
of Cir-
cuits 0.15 m* 0.30 m 0.45 m 0.60 m
(0.6/1 V) Touching Spacing Spacing Spacing Spacing
2 0.81 0.87 0.91 0.95 0.95
3 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.88 0.9
4 0.63 0.74 0.81 0.86 0.89
5 0.59 0.7 0.78 0.84 0.87
6 0.55 0.68 0.77 0.83 0.87

+ This spacing will not be possible for some of the large diameter cables.

* For high current carrying cables (i.e. large size) it is advisable to allow spacing between circuits. Alternatively
the most appropriate group-rating factor must be applied when determining the cable size and required num-
ber of cables in parallel.

CABLES LAID IN DUCTS

The term ducts simply applies to single way earthenware, fibre or ferrous pipe. Recommended duct sizes are
details in Table 2.1

Overall Cable Diameter Duct Inside Diameter Duct Outside Diameter

(mm) (mm) (mm)
Up to and including 65 100 130
Above 65 up to and including
125 160
90

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For Cables laid in ducts the following four Rating Factors may need to be considered:

» Rating Factors for Ground Temperature (Table 1.1).

» Rating Factors for Soil Thermal Resistivity (Table 2.2).
» Rating Factors for Depth (Table 2.3).
» Rating Factors for Cables Grouping (Table 2.4 & 2.5).
» Rating Factors for Cables Grouping (Table 2.4 & 2.5).

The Current Rating for cables installed in single way dusts, underground, have been based on values of soil
temperature and soil thermal resistivity which are generally representative of conditions in the UK. The rating
factors for ground temperature are the same as those for cables laid direct in ground detailed in Table 1.1.
Where conditions of operation can be more accurately estimated and Knowledge of the soil along the route is
available, it is possible to determine the ratings more precisely by the use of soil thermal resistivity factors,
factors for depth, and grouping factors (see Tables 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5).

Notes! + For high current carrying cables (i.e. large size) it is advisable to allow spacing between
circuits. Alternatively the most appropriate group rating factor must be applied when determining the
cable size and required number of cables in parallel.

2.2
SINGLE Core Cables

Size of
Cable 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 1.5 2 2.5 3
(mm2) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W)
Up to 150 1.10 1.07 1.04 1.0 0.94 0.86 0.80 0.76
From 185
1.11 1.08 1.05 1.0 0.93 0.85 0.79 0.75
to 300
From 400
1.12 1.08 1.05 1.0 0.93 0.84 0.78 0.74
to 630

MULTI Core Cables

Size of
Cable 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 1.5 2 2.5 3
(mm2) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W) (oC m/W)
Up to 16 1.04 1.03 1.02 1.0 0.97 0.92 0.88 0.86
From 25
1.06 1.04 1.03 1.0 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.81
to 150
From 185
1.07 1.05 1.03 1.0 0.95 0.88 0.83 0.78
to 500

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2.3
Depth of
Laying Single Core Multi Core
(m) 600/1000 V 600/1000 V
0.50 1.00 1.00
0.60 0.98 0.99
0.80 0.95 0.98
1.00 0.93 0.96
1.25 0.91 0.95
1.50 0.89 0.94
1.75 0.88 0.94
2.00 0.87 0.93
2.50 0.86 0.92
3.00 or more 0.85 0.91

2.4
Number of
Circuits 0.45 m 0.60 m
(0.6/1 V) Touching Spacing Spacing
2 0.87 0.91 0.93
3 0.78 0.84 0.87
4 0.74 0.81 0.85
5 0.70 0.79 0.83
6 0.69 0.78 0.82

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2.5
Number of
Circuits 0.3 m 0.45 m 0.60 m
(0.6/1 V) Touching Spacing Spacing Spacing
2 0.90 0.93 0.95 0.96
3 0.83 0.88 0.91 0.93
4 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.92
5 0.75 0.83 0.88 0.91
6 0.73 0.82 0.87 0.90

CABLES LAID IN AIR

it is anticipated that many of the ‘in air’ installation will be in building, and the ratings are therefore given in
accordance with IEE Wiring Regulation for Electrical installation 16Th Edition. It should be noted that all rat-
ings for cables run in free air have been on the assumption that they are shield form the direct rays of the sun
without restriction of ventilation. The current rating for cables subjected to direct sunlight should be redacted
to take account of this factor and further guidance on this subject is available on request.

3.1
Insula-
tion 25oC 30oC 35oC 40oC 45oC 50oC 55oC
PVC 1.22 1.15 1.08 1 0.9 0.8 0.7
XLPE 1.14 1.1 1.05 1 0.96 0.9 0.84

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The “in air” current ratings given in this catalogue are based on the installation condition in air as follows:

Single core cables:

Two single core cables are installed one above the other, fixed to the vertical surface of wall or open cable
trench. The distance between the wall and the surface of the cable is not less than 20 mm. Cables are installed
at a distance between centers of twice the overall diameter of the cable i.e. 2 D, where D is the overall diameter
of the cable.

Three single core cables are installed in trefoil formation, fixed to the vertical surface of a wall or open cable
trench. The cables touching throughout and the distance between the wall and the surface of the cable is not
less than 20 mm.

The cables are assumed to be remote from iron, steel, or ferro-concrete, other than the cable supports. Single
core armoured cables to be electrically bonded at each end of the run.

Multicore Cables:

Cables of all types other than single core cables are installed singly and fixed to the vertical surface of a wall or
open cable trench. The distance between the surface of the cables and the wall is not less than 20 mm in very
instance.

If it is necessary for cables to be installed at distances less than those described above, then the
values tabulated under the heading :clipped direct to surface” in the IEE Wiring Regulations should
be employed.

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INSULATION
THICKNESS &
CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE

Insulation Thickness for Plain or Metal Coated

0.6/1 KV Cables to IEC 60502: Conductor Resistance
(Ohm/Km):

PVC XLPE Plain or

Conduc- Insulation Insulation Metal Coated
tor Size Thickness Thickness Conductor Conductor
(mm2) (mm) (mm) Size Resistance
(mm2) (Ohm/Km)
1.0 0.8 0.7
1.0 -
1.5 0.8 0.7
1.5 -
2.0 0.8 0.7
2.0 -
2.5 0.8 0.7
2.5 -
3.0 0.8 0.7
3.0 -
4.0 1.0 0.7
4.0 -
6.0 1.0 0.7
6.0 -
10 1.0 0.7
10 3.0800
16 1.0 0.7
16 1.9100
25 1.2 0.9
25 1.2000
35 1.2 0.9
35 0.8680
50 1.4 1.0 50 0.6410
70 1.4 1.1 70 0.4430
95 1.6 1.1 95 0.3200
120 1.6 1.2 120 0.2530
150 1.8 1.4 150 0.2060
185 2.0 1.6 185 0.1640
240 2.2 1.7 240 0.1250
300 2.4 1.8 300 0.1000
400 2.6 2.0 400 0.0778
500 2.8 2.2 500 0.0605
630 2.8 2.4 630 0.0459

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DC Resistance for Solid and Strand- DC Resistance for Flexible Copper

ed Copper Conductor-Class 1&2 to Conductor – Class5 to IEC 60228 &
IEC 60228 & BS 6360 (at 200c): BS 6360 (at 20Oc):

Plain Tinned Plain Tinned

Conduc- Conduc- Conduc- Conduc-
tor Re- tor Re- tor Re- tor Re-
Conduc- sistance sistance Conduc- sistance sistance
tor Size (Ohm/ (Ohm/ tor Size (Ohm/ (Ohm/
(mm2) Km) Km) (mm2) Km) Km)
1.0 18.100 18.200 1.0 19.100 20.00
1.5 12.100 12.200 1.5 13.100 13.700
2.0 9.220 9.270 2.0 9.755 10.100
2.5 7.410 7.560 2.5 7.980 8.210
3.0 6.100 6.150 3.0 6.450 6.500
4.0 4.610 4.700 4.0 4.950 5.090
6.0 3.080 3.110 6.0 3.300 3.390
10 1.830 1.840 10 1.910 1.950
16 1.150 1.160 16 1.210 1.240
25 0.7270 0.7340 25 0.7800 0.7950
35 0.5240 0.5290 35 0.5540 0.5650
50 0.3870 0.3910 50 0.3860 0.3930
70 0.2680 0.2700 70 0.2720 0.2770
95 0.1930 0.1950 95 0.2060 0.2100
120 0.1530 0.1540 120 0.1610 0.1640
150 0.1240 0.1260 150 0.1290 0.1320
185 0.0991 0.1000 185 0.1060 0.1080
240 0.0754 0.0762 240 0.0801 0.0817
300 0.0601 0.0607 300 0.0641 0.0654
400 0.0470 0.0475 400 0.0486 0.0495
500 0.0366 0.0369 500 0.0384 0.0391
630 0.0283 0.0286 630 - -

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NOTES

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