V90 PVC Ordinary Duty Flexible Cord, 250/400V
Product Overview
The V90 PVC Ordinary Duty Flexible Cord is a 250/400V low voltage flexible cord designed for installation in dry applications only. It is suitable for use in radios, shavers, desk lamps and small portable equipment, or for office machines, hair dryers, etc., and for appliances requiring an earth connection.
The cord is also suitable for use with double insulated appliances where the cord is not subject to mechanical stress. It is manufactured to AS/NZS 3191 and AS/NZS 1125, with a maximum continuous operating temperature of 90°C.
Key Features & Benefits
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Ordinary Duty Flexible Cord: Designed for dry applications only.
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Voltage Rating: 250/400V.
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High Operating Temperature: Maximum continuous operating temperature of 90°C.
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Annealed Copper Conductor: Manufactured to AS/NZS 1125.
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V-90 PVC Insulation: Standard V-90 PVC insulation.
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5V-90 PVC Sheath: Durable 5V-90 PVC outer sheath.
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Earth Connection Ready: Suitable for appliances requiring an earth connection.
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Double Insulated Appliance Use: Suitable where the cord is not subject to mechanical stress.
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Standard Compliant: AS/NZS 3191, AS/NZS 1125.
Typical Applications
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Radios
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Shavers
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Desk lamps
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Small portable equipment
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Office machines
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Hair dryers
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Appliances requiring an earth connection
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Double insulated appliances where the cord is not subject to mechanical stress
Note: Suitable for dry applications only.
Construction Details
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Conductor: Annealed copper conductor to AS/NZS 1125
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Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: 90°C
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Insulation: V-90 PVC
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Insulation Colours:
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2C: Brown, Light Blue
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3C: Brown, Light Blue, Green/Yellow
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Sheath: 5V-90 PVC
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Sheath Colour: Grey, White, Black, Orange
Technical Specifications
Technical Characteristics
| Conductor Size (mm²) | Current Carrying Capacity (A) | Max. DC Resistance (Ohm/km @ 20°C) | Max. AC Resistance (Ohm/km @ 90°C) | Single Phase Voltage Drop (mV/A.m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3 | 39 | 49.7 | 99.4 |
| 0.75 | 7.5 | 26 | 33.2 | 66.3 |
| 1 | 10 | 19.5 | 24.9 | 49.8 |
| 1.5 | 16 | 13.3 | 17 | 34 |
| 2.5 | 20 | 7.98 | 10.2 | 20.3 |
| 4 | 25 | 4.95 | 6.31 | 12.6 |
Cable Parameter
| Type | Conductor Size (mm²) | No. of Cores | Nominal Insulation Thickness (mm) | Nominal Sheath Thickness (mm) | Nominal O.D. (mm) | Approx. Cable Weight (kg/100m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.2 × 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Flat | 0.75 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.6 × 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Round | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Round | 0.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| Round | 0.75 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Round | 0.75 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 0.5 | 2 | 0.8 | – | 5.2 × 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 0.75 | 2 | 0.8 | – | 5.6 × 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 1.0 | 2 | 0.8 | – | 6.0 × 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 1.5 | 2 | 0.8 | – | 6.6 × 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 2.5 | 2 | 0.9 | – | 7.9 × 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed | 4 | 2 | 1.0 | – | 9.3 × 4.7 | 11.0 |
Note: All values are nominal as provided in the source specification. Actual dimensions and weights may vary within standard manufacturing tolerances.
Standards & Compliance
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AS/NZS 3191
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AS/NZS 1125
Ordering Information
To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:
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Product Type: V90 PVC Ordinary Duty Flexible Cord
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Voltage Rating: 250/400V
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Type: Flat, Round, or Parallel Webbed, Flat, Unsheathed
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Conductor Size: e.g., 0.5 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.0 mm², 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm², 4 mm²
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Number of Cores: 2 or 3 as applicable
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Sheath Colour: Grey, White, Black, Orange
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Quantity: Total length in meters