BS8573 Cables  


BS 8573 Cables

Five-core 600/1000V XLPE Insulation, LSZH Sheath Cables to BS 8573

Application

BS 8573 XLPE insulated and LSZH sheathed cables are generally used for fixed installation. Suitable for building

wiring, especially in areas where smoke and fume emissions may cause a potential threat to life but not for

burial in the ground, either directly or in ducts.

Standard

Basic design to BS 8573:2012

Fire Performance

Voltage Rating

600/1000V

Construction

Five-core 600/1000V XLPE Insulation, LSZH Sheath Cables to BS 8573

Conductor: Annealed copper conductor, strand according to BS EN 60228 class 2.

Insulation: Thermosetting insulation XLPE Type GP8 according to BS 7655-1.3, XLPE Type GP6 according to BS

7655-1.2, or XLPE Type EI5 according to BS EN 50363-5.

Inner Covering option: The laid up cores may be coverd by an optional extrued inner covering or separating

tape. It shall be possible to separate the cores easily.

outer Sheath: Thermoplastic LSZH type LTS 4 according to BS 7655-6.1.

outer Sheath option: UV resistance, hydrocarbon resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and antitermite

properties can be offered as option.

Color Code

Insulation Colour: Green and yellow, blue, brown black, grey.

Sheath Colour: Black, other colours can be offered upon request.

Physical And Thermal Properties

Maximum temperature range during operation (XLPE): 90°C

Maximum short circuit temperature (5 Seconds): 250°C

Minimum bending radius:

Circular copper conductors(up to 25mm²): 4 x Overall Diameter

Circular copper conductors(above 25mm²): 6 x Overall Diameter

Shaped copper conductors: 8 x Overall Diameter

Construction Parameters