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Submersible Cables

PVC 3 & 4 Core Double Sheathed Round Cables

Premium double-sheathed PVC 3 & 4 core round cables designed for submersible pumps and demanding industrial applications. Their dual PVC layers provide enhanced protection against moisture, abrasion, grease and oil, supporting reliable mechanical and electrical performance in irrigation, mining dewatering, offshore, sewage and water-handling installations.

Construction

Conductor: Finely stranded bare flexible copper conductor.
Insulation: PVC
Sheath: Double PVC sheath.
Core Colours: 3 core - Red, Yellow, Blue OR Brown, Blue, Black; 4 core - Red, Yellow, Blue, Green OR Brown, Blue, Black, Yellow with Green line OR Green with Yellow line.

Applications

Suitable for equipment used in the following applications:

Irrigation
Drinking water supply
Industries
Mine de-watering
Offshore drilling rigs
Sewage treatment plants
Sea-water handling
Fire fighting

Special Features

Excellent resistance to moisture, abrasion, grease and oil.
Excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
Generally conforms to CENELEC HD 21, IEC 60227, BS 6500, DIN VDE 0281 and IS 694.
Temperature range: -15°C to +70°C.

Technical Data

Parameter	Specification
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +70°C
Nominal Voltage	1100 V
Test Voltage	3000 V
Minimum Bending Radius	6 × cable diameter
Flame Propagation	Flame-retardant test as per IEC 60332-1

PVC 3 Core Double Sheathed Round Cables

Nominal Size (sq. mm)	Nos. & Dia. of Wire (Nos./mm)	PVC Insulation Thickness (mm)	Nominal Core Dia. (mm)	Double PVC Sheath Thickness (mm)	Approx. Overall Dimensions (mm)	Conductor Resistance at 20°C Max (Ω/km)	Current Rating at 40°C (Amps)
1.50	22/0.30	0.60	3.00	1.65	10.00	12.10	14
2.50	36/0.30	0.70	3.60	1.65	11.00	7.41	18
4.00	56/0.30	0.80	4.30	1.85	13.00	4.95	26
6.00	84/0.30	0.80	5.10	1.80	14.60	3.30	31
10.00	140/0.30	1.00	6.30	2.00	18.00	1.91	42
16.00	224/0.30	1.00	7.50	2.00	21.20	1.21	57
25.00	350/0.30	1.20	9.50	2.40	26.50	0.780	72
35.00	490/0.30	1.20	10.80	2.60	29.50	0.554	90
50.00	703/0.30	1.40	13.00	3.10	34.20	0.386	115
70.00	988/0.30	1.40	15.30	3.20	39.30	0.272	143
95.00	1349/0.30	1.60	18.00	3.50	45.70	0.206	165

PVC 4 Core Double Sheathed Round Cables

Nominal Size (sq. mm)	Nos. & Dia. of Wire (Nos./mm)	PVC Insulation Thickness (mm)	Nominal Core Dia. (mm)	Double PVC Sheath Thickness (mm)	Approx. Overall Dimensions (mm)	Conductor Resistance at 20°C Max (Ω/km)	Current Rating at 40°C (Amps)
1.50	22/0.30	0.60	3.00	1.80	10.80	12.10	14
2.50	36/0.30	0.70	3.60	1.85	12.50	7.41	18
4.00	56/0.30	0.80	4.30	1.85	14.10	4.95	26
6.00	84/0.30	0.80	5.10	1.85	16.00	3.30	31
10.00	140/0.30	1.00	6.30	2.00	20.35	1.91	42
16.00	224/0.30	1.00	7.50	2.00	23.40	1.21	57
25.00	350/0.30	1.20	9.50	2.40	29.20	0.780	72
35.00	490/0.30	1.20	10.80	2.60	32.40	0.554	90
50.00	703/0.30	1.40	13.00	3.10	38.25	0.386	115
70.00	988/0.30	1.40	15.30	3.20	43.30	0.272	143
95.00	1349/0.30	1.60	18.00	3.50	50.40	0.206	165

Technical Notes

The number of wires is approximate and wire diameter is nominal; conductor construction must satisfy IEC 60228, DIN VDE 0295, IS 8130 and BS 6360 conductor-resistance requirements.
Specifications may be changed without notice as designs and manufacturing processes are improved.