This 0.6/1kV PVC Insulated PVC Sheathed 3-Core with Earth Wire (3-Core + E) Unarmoured Cable strictly complies with the Australian AS/NZS 5000.1 standard. It is a cost-effective specialized cable for power transmission and distribution in electrical engineering. Its PVC insulation and sheath offer excellent moisture resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and flexibility, making it suitable for various wiring environments.
AS/NZS 5000.1
AS/NZS 3008
AS/NZS 1125
| Conductor | Plain annealed copper. |
| Insulation | Polyvinylchloride compound PVC V-90 |
| Insulation colour: | 3C + E – Red, White, Blue, Green/yellow |
| Sheath: | Polyvinylchloride compound PVC 5V-90 |
| Sheath colour: | Black, other colors are available upon request |
| Conductor | Current Ratings | Electrical Characteristics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Area mm^2 | Unenclosed In Air A | Buried Direct A | Buried In Ducts A | Maximum DC Resistance @20°C Ohm/km | Maximum AC Resistance @75°C Ohm/km | Reactance Ohm/km | Single Phase Voltage Drop @75°C mV/Am |
| 1.5 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 13.6 | 16.5 | 0.111 | 28.6 |
| 2.5 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 7.41 | 9.01 | 0.102 | 15.6 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 | 34 | 4.61 | 5.61 | 0.102 | 9.71 |
| 6 | 37 | 31 | 43 | 3.08 | 3.75 | 0.0967 | 6.49 |
| 10 | 51 | 42 | 57 | 1.83 | 2.23 | 0.0906 | 3.86 |
| 16 | 68 | 56 | 74 | 1.15 | 1.40 | 0.0861 | 2.43 |
| 25 | 91 | 79 | 96 | 0.727 | 0.884 | 0.0853 | 1.54 |
| 35 | 110 | 92 | 115 | 0.524 | 0.638 | 0.0826 | 1.11 |
| 50 | 135 | 110 | 140 | 0.387 | 0.471 | 0.0797 | 0.829 |
| 70 | 170 | 140 | 175 | 0.268 | 0.327 | 0.0770 | 0.583 |
| 95 | 215 | 165 | 210 | 0.193 | 0.236 | 0.0766 | 0.431 |
| 120 | 245 | 195 | 240 | 0.153 | 0.188 | 0.0743 | 0.351 |
| 150 | 280 | 225 | 270 | 0.124 | 0.153 | 0.0745 | 0.296 |
| 185 | 325 | 260 | 310 | 0.0991 | 0.123 | 0.0744 | 0.251 |
| 240 | 385 | 305 | 370 | 0.0754 | 0.0955 | 0.0735 | 0.210 |
| Nom. conductor area mm^2 | Conductor No./ OD | Nom. insulation thickness mm | Nom. earth conductor area mm^2 | Nom. earth conductor insulation thickness mm | Nom. overall diameter mm | Approx. mass kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 7/0.50 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 11.5 | 190 |
| 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 12.6 | 250 |
| 4 | 7/0.85 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 14.2 | 350 |
| 6 | 7/1.04 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 15.4 | 400 |
| 10 | 7/1.35 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 17.5 | 605 |
| 16 | 7/1.70 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 19.8 | 825 |
| 25 | 7/2.14 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 23.5 | 1190 |
| 35 | 7/2.65 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 25.0 | 1535 |
| 50 | 19/1.89 | 1.4 | 16 | 1.0 | 30.4 | 2175 |
| 70 | 19/2.24 | 1.4 | 25 | 1.2 | 33.0 | 2870 |
| 95 | 19/2.65 | 1.6 | 25 | 1.2 | 38.4 | 3880 |
| 120 | 19/2.94 | 1.6 | 35 | 1.2 | 40.6 | 4640 |
| 150 | 19/3.28 | 1.8 | 50 | 1.4 | 45.2 | 5500 |
| 185 | 37/2.65 | 2.0 | 70 | 1.4 | 50.3 | 6930 |
| 240 | 37/2.94 | 2.2 | 95 | 1.6 | 57.2 | 9170 |
