Traffic Signal Cable BS 6346

Description

Application

For the interconnection of traffic signal equipment or other applications requiring high core configurations with mechanical robustness.

Construction

Conductor
Class 1 annealed copper conductor

Insulation
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Type TI1

Bedding
Polymeric compound with a tensile strength of not less than 4N/mm2 and an elongation break of not less than 50%

Armour
Single layer of galvanized wires laid in a right direction

Sheath
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Type TM1

Cable Standards

The electrical and dimensional properties of this product are measured by the Technical and Quality Assurance department at the National Cable Factory laboratory. Cable performance in respect of conductor resistance, construction quality (workmanship), dimensional consistency, and other parameters are verified to published standards and approved product drawings. Conformance to RoHS (Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances) is determined and confirmed.

Characteristics

Voltage Rating (Uo/U)
600/1000V

Temperature Rating
Fixed: -15°C to +70°C

Short Circuit Temperature
+160ºC

Minimum Bending Radius
6 x overall diameter

Core Identification
8 cores:
Centre Lay (Right Hand Lay): Brown
Second Layer (Left Hand Lay): Yellow, Green/Blue, Red, White, Blue, Black, Orange

12 cores:
Centre Lay (Right Hand Lay): Brown, Yellow, Green/Blue
Second Layer (Left Hand Lay): Red, White, Blue, Black, Orange, Red/White, Grey, Red/Blue, Violet

16 cores:
Centre Lay (Right Hand Lay): Brown, Yellow, Green/Blue, Red, White
Second Layer (Left Hand Lay): Blue, Black, Orange, Grey, Red/Blue, Violet, Brown/Red, Yellow/Red, Grey/Red, Black/Red, Red/White

20 cores:
Centre Lay (Right Hand Lay): Brown, Yellow, Green/Blu, Red, White, Blue, Black
Second Layer (Left Hand Lay): Orange, Red/White, Grey, Red/Blue, Violet, Brown/Red, Yellow/Red, Grey/Red, Black/Red, Violet/Red, Orange/Red, Green/Red, Blue/White

Sheath Colour
Orange