Expert Electrical Product Guide 2022

CABLE & ACCESSORIES

General Cable

goldwing

batt cables

cleveland cable company

doncaster cables

eland cables

ukc uk cables ukcables

premier cables

jaylow supplies ltd

jsl

nexans

px cables

qing cables

General Wiring

Tri-Rated Cables

6242B

Single Core Stranded Copper Tri-Rated Cable

6181Y

Single Core Cable

Available in many colours and used very widely by panel builders where the 105degree PVC insulation gives more protection to ambient heat and the numerous colour choices aid identification. Part No. Available Sizes (mm) TRI0.75 0.75 TRI1.0 1.0 TRI1.5 1.5 TRI2.5 2.5 TRI4.5 4.5 TRI6.0 6.0 TRI25 25.0 TRI35 35.0 TRI50 50.0 TRI70 70.0

• Often known as “Meter Tails” mainly used to connect the Installation to the Electricity providers meter • BS6004 • Voltage rating 300/500V Part No. Available Sizes (mm) 6181Y

• See 6242Y for applications but 6242B offers better performance with regards to giving off lower levels of smoke and corrosive gases where a fire may occur • BS7211

1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0, 16.0, 25.0 & 35.0

6242Y

Part No.

Available Sizes (mm)

6242B

1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0 & 16.0

6491B

• Mainly found in domestic installations as predominantly used for the wiring of houses or where surface mounted cable is required. Offers little protection from damage if not protected • BS6004 • Voltage rating 300/500V Part No. Available Sizes (mm) 6242Y 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0 & 16.0

SWA Cables

Twin & Earth Twin and Earth

694_X & 694_B Steel Wire Armoured Cable

Steel Wired Armoured

SWA, stands for Steel Wired Armour as this is the method used to protect the cable from accidental damage, Commonly used when buried in the ground or for surface mounted where more protection is required above 6242Y for example.

• See 6491X cables for application but 6491B offers better performance with regards to giving off lower levels of smoke and corrosive gases where a fire may occur • BS7211

6241Y

Part No. Standard

Part No. Low Smoke

Available Sizes (mm)

Cores

6942X 6942B 6943X 6943B 6944X 6944B 6945X 6945B

1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10 & 16 2 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10 & 16 3 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10 & 16 4 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10 & 16 5

• Not commonly used but can be suitable when an additional double sheathed conductor is required in addition to 6243Y • BS6004 • Voltage rating 300/500V Part No. Available Sizes (mm) 6242Y 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0 & 16.0

Part No.

Available Sizes (mm)

6491B

1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0, 16.0, 25.0, 35.0, 50.0, 70.0 & 95.0

Fire Resistant Cables Multicore Fire Resistant Cables

6491X

6243Y

A high specification range of cables used to offer protection from fire. Fire Alarm cables are used for the wiring of actual fire alarm systems as well in some cases Emergency Lighting. The cable undergoes rigorous tests to ensure it does not deteriorate and fail within strict time and condition tests to enable occupants to evacuate the building.

• Single Insulated Cables that are normally installed in either plastic or metal conduit or trunking to offer protection for multiple circuits • BS6004

• Similar to 6242Y but used for two Way Switching where the extra conductor is required • Grey sheath • BS6004 • Voltage rating 300/500V

Size mm Cores

Available Sheath Colour

1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5

2+E 2+E 3+E 3+E 4+E 4+E

Red, White & Black Red, White & Black Red, White & Black Red, White & Black Red, White & Black Red, White & Black

Part No.

Available Sizes (mm)

Part No.

Available Sizes (mm)

6491X

1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0, 10.0, 16.0, 25.0, 35.0, 50.0, 70.0 & 95.0

6243Y

1.0 & 1.5

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