PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 3 Core+E Round Cable, 450/750V
Product Overview
The PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 3 Core+E Round Cable is a 450/750V low voltage cable designed for mains, submains, and subcircuits in buildings and industrial plants. It is suitable for unenclosed installation, enclosure in conduit, direct burial, or installation in underground ducts where not subject to mechanical damage.
The cable features plain annealed copper conductors, PVC V-90 insulation, and a PVC 5V-90 sheath, with a maximum operating temperature of 90°C. It is manufactured to AS/NZS 5000.1, AS/NZS 3008, and AS/NZS 1125.
Features & Benefits
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3 Core + Earth: Three current-carrying cores plus a protective earth conductor.
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Round Construction: Circular overall profile for easy installation in conduits and ducts.
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90°C Operating Temperature: Maximum operating temperature of 90°C.
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Plain Annealed Copper: High-conductivity plain annealed copper conductor.
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PVC V-90 Insulation: Durable PVC V-90 insulation.
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PVC 5V-90 Sheath: Polyvinylchloride compound PVC 5V-90 outer sheath.
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Versatile Installation: Suitable for unenclosed, conduit, direct burial, and underground duct installations.
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Standard Compliant: AS/NZS 5000.1, AS/NZS 3008, AS/NZS 1125.
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Sheath Colour Options: Black as standard; other colours available upon request.
Typical Applications
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Mains, submains and subcircuits
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Unenclosed installation
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Enclosed in conduit
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Buried direct or in underground ducts
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Buildings and industrial plants
Note: Suitable where not subject to mechanical damage.
Construction
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Conductor: Plain annealed copper
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Insulation: Polyvinylchloride compound PVC V-90
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Insulation Colour: 3C + E – Red, White, Blue, Green/yellow
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Sheath: Polyvinylchloride compound PVC 5V-90
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Sheath Colour: Black (other colours available upon request)
Technical Specifications
Electrical & Thermal Characteristics
| Conductor Nominal Area (mm²) | Current Ratings – Unenclosed in Air (A) | Current Ratings – Buried Direct (A) | Current Ratings – Buried in Ducts (A) | Max. DC Resistance @ 20°C (Ohm/km) | Max. AC Resistance @ 75°C (Ohm/km) | Reactance (Ohm/km) | Single Phase Voltage Drop @ 75°C (mV/Am) |
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| 1.5 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 13.6 | 16.5 | 0.111 | 28.6 |
| 2.5 | 25 | 37 | 29 | 7.41 | 9.01 | 0.102 | 15.6 |
| 4 | 33 | 48 | 37 | 4.61 | 5.61 | 0.102 | 9.71 |
| 6 | 42 | 61 | 47 | 3.08 | 3.75 | 0.0967 | 6.49 |
Cable Parameter
| Nom. Conductor Area (mm²) | Conductor No./OD | Nom. Insulation Thickness (mm) | Nom. Earth Conductor Area (mm²) | Nom. Sheath Thickness (mm) | Nom. Overall Diameter (mm) | Approx. Mass (kg/km) |
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| 1.5 | 7/0.50 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 9.2 | 130 |
| 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1 | 11.4 | 210 |
| 4 | 7/0.85 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 12.4 | 280 |
| 6 | 7/1.04 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 13.8 | 330 |
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 5000.1
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AS/NZS 3008
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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: PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 3 Core+E Round Cable
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Voltage Rating: 450/750V
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Conductor Size: e.g., 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm², 4 mm², 6 mm²
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Conductor: Plain annealed copper
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Insulation: PVC V-90
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Sheath: PVC 5V-90, Black (other colours on request)
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Quantity: Total length in meters