Flexible Cable Cords, Non-Armoured
Conductor cross-sectional area |
Current-carrying capacity | Maximum mass supportable by twin flexible cord (see Regulations 522.7.2 and 559.6.1.5) |
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Single-phase a.c. | Three-phase a.c. | ||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
(mm2) | (A) | (A) | (kg) |
0.5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
0.75 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
1 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
1.25 | 13 | – | 5 |
1.5 | 16 | 16 | 5 |
2.5 | 25 | 20 | 5 |
4 | 32 | 25 | 5 |
Where cable is on a reel see the notes to the table in 4F1A.
Rating Factor for Ambient Temperature
60°C Thermoplastic or Thermosetting Insulated Cords: |
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Ambient Temperature: | 35°C | 40°C | 45°C | 50°C | 55°C | |
Correction Factor: | 0.91 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.41 | |
90°C Thermoplastic or Thermosetting Insulated Cords: |
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Ambient Temperature: | 35°C to 50°C | 55°C | 60°C | 65°C | 70°C | |
Correction Factor: | 1.0 | 0.96 | 0.83 | 0.67 | 0.47 | |
180°C Thermosetting Insulated Cords: |
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Ambient Temperature: | 35°C to 120°C | 125°C | 130°C | 135°C | 140°C | 145°C |
Correction Factor: | 1.0 | 0.96 | 0.85 | 0.74 | 0.60 | 0.42 |
Glass Fibre Cords: |
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Ambient Temperature: | 35°C to 150°C | 155°C | 160°C | 165°C | 170°C | 175°C |
Correction Factor: | 1.0 | 0.92 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.51 | 0.40 |
List of Other Technical Tables & Useful Links
- Table 4D1A | Single-core 70°C Thermoplastic Insulated Cables, Non-Armoured, with or without Sheath
- Table 4D2A | Multicore 70°C Thermoplastic Insulated and Thermoplastic Sheathed Cables, Non-Armoured
- Table 4D2B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per metre): Conductor Operating Temperature: 70°C
- Table 4E1A | Current-carrying Capacity Single-Core 90°C Thermosetting Insulated Cables, Non-Armoured, with or without Sheath
- Table 4E1B | Voltage Drop Single-Core 90°C Thermosetting Insulated Cables, Non-Armoured, with or without Sheath
- Table 4E2A | Multi-Core 90°C Thermosetting Insulated Cables and thermoplastic Sheathed Cables, Non-Armoured
- Table 4E2B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per metre): Conductor Operating Temperature: 90°C
- Table 4E3A | Single-Core Armoured 90°C Thermosetting Insulated Cables, Non-Magnetic Armour
- Table 4E3B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per metre):Conductor Operating Temperature: 90°C
- Table 4E4A | Multicore 90°C Thermosetting Insulated Cables
- Table 4E4B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per metre):Conductor Operating Temperature: 90°C
- Table 4F1A | 60°C Thermosetting Insulated Flexible Cables with Sheath, Non-Armoured
- Table 4F1B | 60°C Thermosetting Insulated Flexible Cables
- Table 4F2A | 90°C and 180°C Thermosetting Insulated Flexible Cables with Sheath, Non-Armoured (Copper Conductors)
- Table 4F2B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per metre): Conductor Operating Temperature: 90°C
- Table 4F3A | Flexible Cords, Non-Armoured
- Table 4F3B | Voltage Drop (per ampere per meter): Conductor Operating Temperature: 60°C
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