Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 2.5mm 3 Core Arctic Grade BC PVC Insulation 3183A 300/500V Sheath Flexible Cable: 100 Amps

About:

The Arctic Grade BC PVC Insulation 3183A 300/500 Sheath Flexible Cable is specially designed for harsh and cold environments. Its unique construction makes it ideal for applications where standard PVC cables might become brittle or fail due to low temperatures.

Also Known As:

• Arctic Flex
• Blue Arctic Cable
• 3183A Cold Resistant Cable

Application:

• External events where the cable is exposed to cold conditions
• Industrial refrigeration
• Outdoor machinery that operates in cold environments
• Construction sites during winter months
• Marinas and docks in cold climates

Construction:

• Conductor: Plain annealed flexible copper, usually class 5, ensuring maximum flexibility.
• Insulation: Special PVC insulation designed to remain flexible at lower temperatures.
• Sheath: A PVC sheath that can handle cold conditions, ensuring the overall protection of the cable and its components.

Standards:

Typically, the Arctic Grade cable will meet certain standards, including but not limited to:

• BS EN 50525 (This pertains to the specific construction and performance characteristics of electric cables)
• RoHS compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

Features:

• Cold Resistant: Designed specifically to retain flexibility in very cold conditions.
• Durability: Highly resistant to various environmental factors like moisture, abrasion, and certain chemicals.
• Safety: Usually flame retardant and can withstand a certain degree of mechanical and thermal stress.
• Flexibility: The use of flexible copper conductors ensures that the cable is easy to handle and install.

Specifications:

• Conductor Size: 2.5mm Squared
• Conductor Count: 3 Conductor
• Conductor Material: Bare Copper
• Conductor Type: Finely Stranded
• Number of Ground Wires: 1 Wire
• Insulation Material: PVC-Polyvinyl Chloride
• Jacket Material: PVC-Polyvinyl Chloride
• Product Type: 300/500V 318*Y Arctic Grade Flexible
• Screen/Shield: Unshielded
• Voltage Range: 300V OR 300/500V
• Standards: BS6500
• Weight kg/km: 180

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