PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 4 Cores + E Unarmored Cable, 0.6/1kV – AS/NZS 5000.1

Low Voltage Power Cables
Description

PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 4 Cores + E Unarmored Cable, 0.6/1kV

Product Overview

These cables are used for mains, submains and subcircuits unenclosed, enclosed in conduit, buried direct or in underground ducts for buildings and industrial plants where not subject to mechanical damage. The cable features plain annealed copper conductors, PVC V-90 insulation, and a PVC 5V-90 sheath. It is available in a 4 cores plus earth (4C+E) configuration with standard colour coding for easy identification.

Applications

  • Mains, submains, and subcircuits in buildings and industrial plants.

  • Unenclosed installation, or enclosed in conduit.

  • Direct burial or installation in underground ducts.

  • Where not subject to mechanical damage.

Features & Benefits

  • Reliable Performance: Plain annealed copper conductors ensure efficient power transmission.

  • Durable Insulation & Sheath: PVC V-90 insulation and PVC 5V-90 sheath provide excellent mechanical and electrical protection.

  • Colour-Coded Cores: 4C+E with Red, White, Blue, Black, and Green/Yellow earth for easy identification.

  • Versatile Installation: Suitable for unenclosed, conduit, direct burial, and underground duct applications.

  • Compliance: Meets AS/NZS and IEC standards for low voltage power cables.

  • Optional Sheath Colours: Black standard; other colours available upon request.

Construction

  • Conductor: Plain annealed copper.

  • Insulation: Polyvinylchloride compound PVC V-90.

  • Insulation Colour: 4C + E – Red, White, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow.

  • Sheath: Polyvinylchloride compound PVC 5V-90.

  • Sheath Colour: Black standard; other colours available upon request.

Technical Data

Table 1: Current Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Nominal Area (mm²) Current Ratings – Unenclosed in Air (A) Buried Direct (A) Buried in Ducts (A) Max. DC Resistance @20°C (Ω/km) Max. AC Resistance @75°C (Ω/km) Reactance (Ω/km) Three 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

Table 2: Dimensions & Mass

Nom. Conductor Area (mm²) Conductor No./OD Nom. Insulation Thickness (mm) Nom. Earth Conductor Area (mm²) 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 12.4 225
2.5 7/0.67 0.8 2.5 0.7 13.7 280
4 7/0.85 1.0 2.5 0.7 15.6 400
6 7/1.04 1.0 2.5 0.7 16.8 510
10 7/1.35 1.0 4.0 1.0 20.3 730
16 7/1.70 1.0 6.0 1.0 22.9 1015
25 7/2.14 1.2 6.0 1.0 26.9 1540
35* 7/2.65 1.2 10 1.0 27.7 1930
50* 19/1.89 1.4 16 1.0 33.5 2470
70* 19/2.24 1.4 25 1.2 37.0 3710
95* 19/2.65 1.6 25 1.2 44.8 5025
120* 19/2.94 1.6 35 1.2 48.5 5870
150* 19/3.28 1.8 50 1.4 51.0 7150
185* 37/2.65 2.0 70 1.4 56.7 8990
240* 37/2.94 2.2 95 1.6 64.6 11910

*Dimensions and mass are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.

Standards & Compliance

  • AS/NZS 5000.1

  • AS/NZS 3008

  • AS/NZS 1125

  • IEC 60502-1

Ordering Information

To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:

  • Product Type: PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed 4 Cores + E Unarmored Cable

  • Voltage Rating: 0.6/1kV

  • Nominal Conductor Area: e.g., 1.5 mm² to 240 mm²

  • Number of Cores: 4 cores + earth

  • Sheath Colour: Black (standard) or other colours upon request

  • Quantity: Total length in meters