BS 6343 CU/PVC/AWA/PVC Electrical Cable
Product Overview
The BS 6343 CU/PVC/AWA/PVC Electrical Cable is a PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cable with steel or aluminium wire armour, designed for the supply of electrical energy and auxiliary control cables for power networks. It is suitable for installation underground, outdoors, indoors, and in cable ducts.
The cable features solid or stranded bare copper conductors, PVC insulation, a PVC or PP filler bedding, aluminium wire armour (AWA) for single core cables, steel wire armour (SWA) for multi-core cables, and a PVC outer sheath.
Features & Benefits
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Voltage Rating: 600/1000V (Uo/U).
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Temperature Rating: Fixed: -25°C to +90°C.
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Conductor: Solid or stranded bare copper.
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Insulation: PVC.
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Bedding: PVC or PP filler.
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Armour Options: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armour) for single core; SWA (Steel Wire Armour) for multi-core.
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Sheath: PVC.
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Minimum Bending Radius:
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1.5mm² to 16mm² – Fixed: 6 x overall diameter
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25mm² and above – Fixed: 8 x overall diameter
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Standard Compliant: BS 6343.
Typical Applications
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Supply of electrical energy
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Auxiliary control cables for power networks
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Underground installation
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Outdoor installation
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Indoor installation
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Cable ducts
Construction
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Conductor: Solid/Stranded Bare Copper
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Insulation: PVC
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Bedding: PVC or PP Filler
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Armour:
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Single Core: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armour)
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Multi-Cores: SWA (Steel Wire Armour)
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Sheath: PVC
Technical Specifications
Electrical & Thermal Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
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| Voltage Rating (Uo/U) | 600/1000V |
| Temperature Rating – Fixed | -25°C to +90°C |
| Working Temperature | 90°C |
| Cold Resistant | -25°C |
| Minimum Bending Radius – 1.5mm² to 16mm² | Fixed: 6 x overall diameter |
| Minimum Bending Radius – 25mm² and above | Fixed: 8 x overall diameter |
Parameter Table – AWA Armour (Single Core)
| Type | Nominal Section Area (mm²) | Conductor Diameter (mm) | Nominal Thickness of Insulation (mm) | Diameter of Aluminium Wire (mm) | Nominal Sheath Thickness (mm) | Approx. Overall Diameter (mm) | Approx. Weight Cu (kg/km) | Approx. Weight Al (kg/km) | Max. DC Resistance 20°C Cu (Ω/km) | Max. DC Resistance 20°C Al (Ω/km) |
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| AWA armour | 1×10 CC | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 11.8 | 283.2 | 222.8 | 1.83 | 13.08 |
| AWA armour | 1×16 CC | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 12.8 | 356.3 | 257.3 | 1.15 | 1.91 |
| AWA armour | 1×25 CC | 6.0 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 14.4 | 481.1 | 326.4 | 0.727 | 1.20 |
| AWA armour | 1×35 CC | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 15.4 | 595.4 | 378.8 | 0.524 | 0.868 |
| AWA armour | 1×50 CC | 8.4 | 1.4 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 17.2 | 782.2 | 472.9 | 0.387 | 0.641 |
| AWA armour | 1×70 CC | 10.0 | 1.4 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 18.8 | 1002.1 | 569.0 | 0.268 | 0.443 |
| AWA armour | 1×95 CC | 11.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 20.7 | 1285.0 | 697.2 | 0.193 | 0.320 |
| AWA armour | 1×120 CC | 13.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 22.2 | 1548.0 | 805.6 | 0.153 | 0.253 |
| AWA armour | 1×150 CC | 14.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 24.1 | 1879.8 | 951.7 | 0.124 | 0.206 |
| AWA armour | 1×185 CC | 16.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 26.2 | 2264.9 | 1120.3 | 0.0991 | 0.164 |
| AWA armour | 1×240 CC | 18.4 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 28.9 | 2853.8 | 1369.0 | 0.0754 | 0.125 |
| AWA armour | 1×300 CC | 20.5 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 31.6 | 3493.6 | 1637.5 | 0.0601 | 0.100 |
| AWA armour | 1×400 CC | 23.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 35.2 | 4530.9 | 2056.1 | 0.0470 | 0.0778 |
| AWA armour | 1×500 CC | 26.5 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 40.2 | 5966.8 | 2873.3 | 0.0366 | 0.0605 |
| AWA armour | 1×630 CC | 30.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 45.2 | 7302.1 | 3404.3 | 0.0283 | 0.0469 |
Note: RE = circular solid, CC = compacted circular stranded, SM = sector shaped stranded.
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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BS 6343
Ordering Information
To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:
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Product Type: BS 6343 CU/PVC/AWA/PVC Electrical Cable
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Voltage Rating: 600/1000V
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Nominal Section Area: e.g., 1×10 CC, 1×50 CC, 1×240 CC
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Conductor: Solid/Stranded Bare Copper
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Insulation: PVC
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Bedding: PVC or PP Filler
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Armour: AWA (Aluminium Wire Armour) for single core; SWA (Steel Wire Armour) for multi-core
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Sheath: PVC
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Quantity: Total length in meters