PVC Covered Aluminium Conductors, Steel Reinforced Type 16 – 650V Low Voltage – BS 6485

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Product Overview

PVC covered aluminium conductors, steel reinforced Type 16, are primarily used for crossings of telecommunication lines and their proximities. The steel reinforcement provides additional mechanical strength, while the PVC insulation offers protection against accidental contact with low voltage lines and resistance to corrosive atmospheres.

Standard: BS 6485:1999

Application: Crossings of telecommunication lines and proximities to them.


Technical Data

Property Value
Temperature range (during installation & fixed) +70°C
Nominal voltage 650V
Minimum inner bending radius 15 – 30 × OD
Chemical performance Chemical & oil resistant

Specifications

Property Details
Voltage Level Low Voltage (650V)
Working Temperature 70°C
Oil Resistance ✓
Conductor Bare aluminium (Class 2 stranded) + galvanized steel wire
Insulation PVC compound
Insulation Colour Green

Construction

  • Conductor: Bare aluminium conductor of class 2 (stranded) combined with galvanized steel wire.

  • Insulation: PVC compound type.

  • Insulation colour: Green.


Technical Parameters – Datasheet

Nominal Cross‑Section (mm²) Conductor Structure (No./mm) D.C. Resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) Breaking Load (kN) Approx. Overall Diameter (mm)
Aluminium Steel Aluminium / Steel
25 – 6/2.36 + 1/2.36 1.093 9.61 10.7
50 – 6/3.35 + 1/3.35 0.5426 18.35 14.1
100 – 6/4.72 + 7/1.57 0.2733 32.7 18.2
150 – 30/2.59 + 7/2.59 0.1828 69.2 22.2
150 – 18/3.35 + 1/3.35 0.1815 35.7 20.8
175 – 30/2.79 + 7/2.79 0.1576 79.8 23.6
175 – 18/3.61 + 1/3.61 0.1563 41.1 22.1
200 – 30/3.00 + 7/3.00 0.1363 92.25 25.0
200 – 18/3.86 + 1/3.86 0.1367 46.55 23.3