Quality • Reliability • Innovation

ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

BY AFAQ No. QUAL / 1997 / 7034

BUILDING WIRES & FLEXIBLE CABLES

BUILDING WIRES & FLEXIBLE CABLES
 CONTENTS
Page

1 NOTICE 4

2 SPECIFICATIONS EQUIVALENCES INDEX 5

3 INTRODUCTION 6

4 QUALITY ASSURANCE 7

5 RECOMMENDED ORDERING PARAMETERS 7

6 SINGLE CORE, NON SHEATHED, PVC INSULATED CABLES 8

7 THWN OR THHN - 600V 11

8 LIGHT PVC SHEATHED FOR FIXED WIRING 13

9 FLAT PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED CABLES 15

10 FLAT FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED 18

11 LIGHT DUTY FLEXIBLE CORDS PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED 20

12 ORDINARY FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED 22

 1 NOTICE

As this catalogue is not intended to cover all of LIBAN CABLES SAL possibilities in
Building wires and flexible cables manufacturing, the hereafter listing of the types of
cables is not restrictive but only indicative of the main and most current types we
manufacture.

On the other hand, our specification sheets are inspired mainly from Iternational
Electrotechnical Commision Specifications ( IEC ) only in order to conform with the
sustained trend, noriced both regionally and worldwide, towards these same IEC
supposed to inspire any further standardization approaches.

That is why, while consulting this brochure, it is important to take into account the
following points :
• Any combination or change of the constructional details mentioned in this catalogue
remain feasible, on base of special conception / development, matching any special or
different specifications.
• The possible Equivalences between the various specifications listed for customer /
enduser choice in the hereafter Index.

Finally, and within our policy of constant improvement, we reserve the right to alter any
part of the information contained in this publication without incurring any obligation. In
all cases this brochure being only indicative, and unless expressly agreed upon, it cannot
be considered by any mean as contractual document.

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2 SPECIFICATIONS EQUIVALENCES INDEX

Catalog
Catalog
Designation chapter Main Equivalent Specifications
Specification
Nº

German British Cenelec

Harmonized
Specification Specification Specification

Single core, non sheathed, 6 PVC * * *

PVC insulated cables insulated
cables of rated
voltages up to
& including
450/750 V.
(IEC 227) VDE 0250 BS 6004
227 IEC 05 NYA (e) table 2 H 05 V-U
227 IEC 01 NYA (e/m) table 1 H 07 V-U/R
227 IEC 06 NYA (F) BS 6500 H05(07) V-K
227 IEC 02 table 19
PVC insulated, nylon Underwriters
jacketed cables
7 Laboratories
(USA)
UL83 Std.
type THWN
& THHN
Light PVC sheathed for (IEC 227) (VDE 0250) (BS 6004)
fixed wiring
8 227 IEC 10 NYM table 3 H 05VV-U/R
Flat PVC insulated and (BS 6004) * (BS 6004) *
sheathed cables
9 table 4 & 5
Flat flexible cords, PVC 10 (IEC 227) (VDE 0250) (BS 6500) H 03 VH-H
insulated 227 IEC 42 NYZ table 14
Light flexible cords, PVC 11 (IEC 227) (VDE 0250) (BS 6500)
insulated and sheathed 227 IEC 52 table 15
- round NYLHYrd H 03 VV-F
- flat NYLHYfl H 03VVH2-F
flexible cords, PVC 12 (IEC 227) (VDE 0250) (BS 6500)
insulated and sheathed 227 IEC 53 table 16
- round NYMHYrd H 03 VV-F
- flat NYMHYfl H 03VVH2-F
*Various types within our production range

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 3 INTRODUCTION

Devoted to the manufacturing of electric and telecom

cables, Liban Cables is the first and largest supplier in
Lebanon and a leader in the Middle-East region.

Liban Cables was founded in 1968 by a group of

Lebanese industrialists backed up by the technical
assistance of two international leading firms :

- Les Cables de Lyon - France (became ALCATELafterwards)

- Phelps Dodge - U.S.A.

Staffed with qualified engineers and highly skilled

technicians, our plant is located in Nahr-Ibrahim at 30
Km from Beirut, where cables are designed and
manufactured according to all international
specifications : IEC, VDE, UTE, BS and others on
customer request.

Early after its foundation, Liban Cables has become the

major supplier of the Lebanese market in both the public
and private sectors. The product range of Liban Cables
covers all electric cables up to 150 KV, copper and
optical fiber communication cables in addition to a wide
variety of special cables manufactured on customer
request.

High quality cables, continuous developments of the

production range, direct and fast shipments have
contributed in rendering Liban Cables an important
exporter for many countries on the three limitrophe
continents (Asia, Europe & Africa). Liban Cables
products are particularly appreciated by utilities and
international contractors operating in the region and
seeking reliable and direct supplies of power and
communication cables.

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4 QUALITY

Step by step, from raw material to final product, quality constitutes a major concern to
Liban Cables.

Raw material are continuously and repetitively tested from trial orders till the last batch
received afterwards.

During manufacturing, products are tested within two simultaneous procedures :

- A built in quality control system carried out by the production itself at any step of work
in process.
- A parallel and contradictory procedure is also carried out on the same stages and
products by independent inspectors reporting to the quality control service.

In addition to above testing procedures, a final testing is carried out before the delivery to
ensure the performance of the finished cable.

End users and/or third part inspection authorities are also constantly commissioning the
finished products and assessing the strict conformity to ordered specifications.

In fact, our ISO 9001 certification stated in Feb 1997 by the International Certification
Network (EQNET) is certified by the French Association for Quality Assurance (AFAQ),
the well known rigourous and independant accredited European assessor. This
certification, under reference AFAQ Nº QUAL / 1997 / 7034, confirms the soundness and
the performance of the Quality System we apply for the Design, the Development, the
Manufacturing and the Marketing & Sales of all our products.

5 RECOMMENDED ORDERING PARAMETERS

For prompt quotation / supplies, please make sure your inquiries and your orders are
securing the following data :

1 - International or Special Standard. (Alternatively, the precise usage of the cable.)

2 - Constructional details
3 - Other requirements
4 - Packing
5 - Required delivery time
6 - Required offer validity

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 6 SINGLE-CORE, NON SHEATHED,
PVC INSULATED CABLES

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers single core,
PVC insulated cables, intended for
internal wiring in dry locations,
concealed in conduits, type 227 IEC
05 For rigid conductors and type 227
IEC 06 for flexible conductors ( 0.5mm2
to 1mm 2 cross-sectional area ) rated
300/500 V; or intended for general
purposes, wiring applications in
buildings where high dielectric
resistance to chemical products, heat
grease and acid is required, type 227
IEC 01 for rigid conductors and type
227 IEC 02 for flexible conductors
having cross-sectional area above 1.0
mm2, rated 450/750 V to International
Electrotechnical Commission
Publication IEC 227.
N.B.: different voltage rating, 0.6/1 k.v.,
also available.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductors, solid or stranded,
complying with the applicable
requirements of IEC 228.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable
requirements of IEC 227.

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 SINGLE-CORE, PVC INSULATED ,
NON-SHEATHED CABLES WITH RIGID CONDUCTORS

Nominal Radial D.C. Current

Nominal Approx. Approx.
number thickness Resistance carrying
cross overall net Standard
of of at 20ºC capacity
section diameter weight packing
conductor insulation (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
wires mm Amp.

300 / 500 V TYPE 227 IEC 05 FOR INTERNAL WIRING

0.5 1 0.6 2.4 8 C 36.0 8

0.75 1 0.6 2.6 11 C 24.5 10
1 1 0.6 2.8 14 C 18.1 12

450 / 750 V TYPE 227 IEC 01 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

1.5 1 0.7 3.3 20 C 12.1 16

1.5 7 0.7 3.4 19 C 12.1 16
2.5 1 0.8 3.9 31 C 7.41 21

2.5 7 0.8 4.2 32 C 7.41 21

4 1 0.8 4.4 45 C 4.61 28
4 7 0.8 4.8 48 C 4.61 28

6 1 0.8 4.9 65 C 3.08 36

6 7 0.8 5.4 68 C 3.08 36
10 1 1.0 6.4 107 C 1.83 50

10 7 1.0 6.8 113 C 1.83 50

16 7 1.0 8.0 171 C 1.15 68
25 7 1.2 9.8 268 C 0.727 89

35 7 1.2 11.0 363 D 0.524 110

50 19 1.4 13.0 484 D 0.387 134
70 19 1.4 15.0 685 D 0.268 171

95 19 1.6 17.0 945 D 0.193 207

120 37 1.6 19.0 1180 D 0.153 239
150 37 1.8 21.0 1450 D 0.124 262

185 37 2.0 23.5 1810 D 0.0991 296

240 37 2.2 26.5 2370 D 0.0754 346
300 37 2.4 29.5 2960 D 0.0601 394

400 61 2.6 33.5 3790 D 0.0470 467

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m
D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

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 SINGLE-CORE, PVC INSULATED ,
NON-SHEATHED CABLES WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS

Maximum Radial D.C. Current

Nominal Approx. Approx.
diameterof thickness Resistance carrying
cross overall net Standard
conductor of at 20ºC capacity
section diameter weight packing
wires insulation (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm Amp.

300 / 500 V TYPE 227 IEC 06 FOR INTERNAL WIRING

0.5 0.21 0.6 2.6 9 C 39.0 8

0.75 0.21 0.6 2.8 12 C 26.0 10
1 0.21 0.6 3.0 14 C 19.5 12

450 / 750 V TYPE 227 IEC 02 FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

1.5 0.26 0.7 3.5 20 C 13.3 16

2.5 0.26 0.8 4.2 32 C 7.98 21
4 0.31 0.8 4.8 47 C 4.95 28

6 0.31 0.8 6.3 70 C 3.30 36

10 0.41 1.0 7.6 118 C 1.91 50
16 0.41 1.0 8.8 176 C 1.21 68

25 0.41 1.2 11.0 275 C 0.780 89

35 0.41 1.2 12.5 371 D 0.554 110
50 0.41 1.4 14.5 530 D 0.386 134

70 0.51 1.4 17.0 730 D 0.272 171

95 0.51 1.6 19.0 965 D 0.206 207
120 0.51 1.6 21.0 1220 D 0.161 239

150 0.51 1.8 23.5 1480 D 0.129 262

185 0.51 2.0 26.0 1850 D 0.106 296
240 0.51 2.2 29.5 2420 D 0.0801 346

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

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7 THWN OR THHN - 600V

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers Single
conductor (solid and/or stranded)
polyvinyl chloride insulated and nylon
jacketed building wire rated 600 V. Type
THHN or THWN to UL 83 Thermo-
plastic-Insulated Wires, ANSI C 33.80,
Federal Specification J-C-30A UL 1063
Machine-Tool Wires.
The Thin outer nylon jacket secures
flame retarding properties, high
protection against moisture and abrasion
(mechanical and/or chemical), as well as
against stress especially during the wires
pulling into conduits.
Therefore this type of cables can be used
in general purpose applications, in
conduits, ducts, tubes or raceways, in
wet and dry environment especially
when smaller diameter is requested to
secure additional circuits or greater sized
conductors in limited conduits.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductors, solid or stranded,
complying with the applicable UL83.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable UL83.
2.3 - Jacket
Low moisture absorbent nylon, heat
and light stable, conforming to UL
requirements and bearing the
specified / required outer printing.

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 THWN OR THHN - 600V

DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Nominal Radial thickness Radial thickness Approx. Approx.
Size number of of overall net
of
conductor insulation Nylon / Jacket diameter weight
AWG mm2 wires mm mm mm kg/km

14 2.08 1 or 7 0.38 0.1 2.9 25

12 3.31 1 or 7 0.38 0.1 3.3 37

10 5.26 1 or 7 0.51 0.1 4.3 58

8 8.37 1 or 7 0.76 0.13 5.5 97

6 13.30 7 or 19 0.76 0.13 6.5 146

4 21.15 7 or 19 1.02 0.15 8.2 232

2 33.63 7 or 19 1.02 0.15 9.7 355

1/0 53.48 19 or 37 1.27 0.18 12.3 566

2/0 67.43 19 or 37 1.27 0.18 13.4 698

Packing: in coils or drums carrying the ordered individual length.

Other sizes are also available.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Current carrying capacity
Size D.C. Resistance Ambient to = 30oC
at 20ºC Cables in conduit Cables in air
AWG Ω/ΚΜ Amp. Amp.
THWN THHN THWN THHN

14 8.62 19 24 29 34

12 5.43 26 31 36 41

10 3.409 34 39 49 55

8 2.144 50 54 69 79

6 1.348 66 76 95 105

4 0.8481 84 94 124 139

2 0.5335 116 131 171 191

1/0 0.3354 152 172 232 262

2/0 0.2660 174 197 267 302

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8 LIGHT PVC SHEATHED CABLES
FOR FIXED WIRING

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers single, twin,
three, four and five core circular
cables, PVC insulated, PVC
sheathed, to International
Electrotechnical Commision
Publication IEC 227, Type 227 IEC
10 rated at 300/500 V, for use indoors
in dry and damp locations, in
locations exposed to fire and
explosion hazards and in locations
where resistance to heat, acids, oils,
grease, abrasion and moisture is
required.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductor, solid or stranded,
complying with the applicable
requirements of IEC 228.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable
requirements of IEC 227.
2.3 - Assembly
Twin, Three, four or five insulated
conductors are laid up, and filled (in
round conductor cables) with
appropriate material.
2.4 - Sheath
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable
requirements of IEC 227.

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 LIGHT PVC SHEATHED CABLES
FOR FIXED WIRING 300/500 V. TYPE 227 IEC 10

Radial Radial Approx. Approx. D.C. Current

Nominal Nominal thickness
number thickness overall Resistance carrying
cross net Standard at 20ºC capacity
of of of diameter
section conductor insulation sheath Upperlimit weight packing (1) (2)
mm2 wires kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm mm Amp.

2 x 1.5 1 or 7 0.7 1.2 10.0 106 C 12.1 22

2 x 2.5 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 11.5 147 C 7.41 30
2x4 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 12.5 192 C 4.61 40

2x6 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 14.0 261 D 3.08 51

2 x 10 7 1.0 1.4 17.5 418 D 1.83 70
2 x 16 7 1.0 1.4 20.0 585 D 1.15 94

2 x 25 7 1.2 1.4 24.0 870 D 0.727 119

3 x 1.5 1 or 7 0.7 1.2 10.5 125 C 12.1 18.5

3 x 2.5 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 12.0 176 C 7.41 25
3x4 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 13.0 234 C 4.61 34

3x6 1 or 7 0.8 1.4 15.5 336 D 3.08 43

3 x 10 7 1.0 1.4 19.0 525 D 1.83 60
3 x 16 7 1.0 1.4 21.5 740 D 1.15 80

3 x 25 7 1.2 1.6 26.0 1140 D 0.727 101

4 x 1.5 1 or 7 0.7 1.2 11.5 150 C 12.1 18.5

4 x 2.5 1 or 7 0.8 1.2 13.0 213 C 7.41 25
4x4 1 or 7 0.8 1.4 14.5 301 C 4.61 34

4x6 1 or 7 0.8 1.4 17.0 418 D 3.08 43

4 x 10 7 1.0 1.4 20.5 665 D 1.83 60
4 x 16 7 1.0 1.4 23.5 940 D 1.15 80

4 x 25 7 1.2 1.6 28.5 1450 D 0.727 101

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

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9 FLAT PVC INSULATED AND
SHEATHED CABLES

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers two or three
conductors (or more on special
request), PVC insulated and laid
parallel, with or without a bare copper
conductor for earth continuity, and
overall PVC sheathed, rated at
300/500 V and conforming to BSS
6004; for use indoors for a wide range
of electrical applications, in building,
stores, warehouses and shops;
possess excellent electric properties
and high resistance to heat, acids, oil,
grease, abrasion and moisture.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductor, solid or stranded,
complying with the applicable
requirements of BSS 6360.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material,
complying with the applicable
requirements of BSS 6746.
2.3 - Sheath
PVC based thermoplastic material,
complying with the applicable
requirements of BSS 6746.

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 FLAT PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED
CABLES 300/500 V CONFORMING TO BSS 6004

Number Radial Radial D.C. Current

Nominal thickness thickness Approx.
& Approx. Resistance carrying
cross nominal overall net Standard at 20ºC
diameter of of capacity
section dimensions weight packing
of wires insulation sheath (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm mm Amp.

2 x 1.0 1/1.13 0.6 0.9 6.6 x 4.2 55 C 18.1 17

2 x 1.5 1/1.38 0.7 0.9 7.5 x 4.7 75 C 12.1 22
2 x 2.5 1/1.78 0.8 1.0 8.9 x 5.5 110 C 7.41 30

2x4 7/0.85 0.8 1.0 10.5 x 6.3 150 C 4.61 40

2x6 7/1.04 0.8 1.1 11.8 x 7.1 205 C 3.08 51
2 x 10 7/1.35 1.0 1.2 14.7 x 8.7 325 D 1.83 70

2 x 16 7/1.70 1.0 1.3 17.1 x 10.0 465 D 1.15 94

3 x 1.0 1/1.13 0.6 0.9 8.9 x 4.3 80 C 18.1 14

3 x 1.5 1/1.38 0.7 0.9 10.3 x 4.7 105 C 12.1 19
3 x 2.5 1/1.78 0.8 1.0 12.3 x 5.6 150 C 7.41 25

3x4 7/0.85 0.8 1.1 14.9 x 6.6 230 C 4.61 34

3x6 7/1.04 0.8 1.1 16.6 x 7.2 300 C 3.08 43
3 x 10 7/1.35 1.0 1.2 20.9 x 8.8 485 D 1.83 60

3 x 16 7/1.70 1.0 1.3 24.3 x 10.1 700 D 1.15 80

Different cross sections also available.

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

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 FLAT PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED
CABLES 300/500 V CONFORMING TO BSS 6004

Number Radial Radial Approx. Approx. D.C. Current

Nominal & Size
thickness thickness Resi stance carrying
cross nominal overall net of Standard at 20ºC capacity
of of
section diameter insulation dimensions weight Ecc packing
of wires sheath (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km mm Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm mm Amp.
WITH EARTH CONTINUITY CONDUCTOR

2 x 1.0 1/1.13 0.6 0.9 7.7 x 4.3 75 1/1.13 C 18.1 17

2 x 1.5 1/1.38 0.7 0.9 8.6 x 4.7 90 1/1.13 C 12.1 22
2 x 2.5 1/1.78 0.8 1.0 10.1 x 5.5 130 1/1.13 C 7.41 30

2x4 7/0.85 0.8 1.0 11.9 x 6.4 175 1/1.38 C 4.61 40

2x6 7/1.04 0.8 1.1 13.6 x 7.1 240 1/1.78 C 3.08 51
2 x 10 7/1.35 1.0 1.2 17.4 x 8.8 390 7/0.85 D 1.83 70

2 x 16 7/1.70 1.0 1.3 20.3 x 10.0 560 7/1.04 D 1.15 94

3 x 1.0 1/1.13 0.6 0.9 10.1 x 4.3 95 1/1.13 C 18.1 14

3 x 1.5 1/1.38 0.7 0.9 11.5 x 4.8 125 1/1.13 C 12.1 19
3 x 2.5 1/1.78 0.8 1.0 13.5 x5.6 170 1/1.13 C 7.41 25

3x4 7/0.85 0.8 1.1 16.1 x 6.6 255 1/1.38 C 4.61 34

3x6 7/1.04 0.8 1.1 17.8 x 7.2 340 1/1.78 C 3.08 43
3 x 10 7/1.35 1.0 1.2 23.5 x 8.9 550 7/0.85 D 1.83 60

3 x 16 7/1.70 1.0 1.3 27.5 x 10.2 790 7/1.04 D 1.15 80

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

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 10 FLAT FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers 300 V rated
cords of two conductors laid parallel
and insulated simultaneously;
allowing insulated conductors to be
joined but easily separated without
causing damage to the insulation, for
use in dry locations for connecting
portable electrical appliances
( excluding heating appliances ), also
for lighting circuits, offering both
flexibility and durability to resist
abrasion and rough handling, and
possessing resistance to ageing,
moisture and chemicals, conforming
to type 227 IEC 42.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductor, finely stranded, confor-
ming to IEC 228 class 5.
2.2 - Arrangement of cores
Two conductors are laid flat side by
side and covered with the insulating
material in one process.
2.3 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable
requirements of IEC 227.

Colours : All white or red - black.

Other colours also available upon
request.

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 FLAT FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED ,
300 / 300 V Type 227 IEC 42

Maximum Radial D.C. Current

Nominal Approx. Approx.
diameterof thickness Resistance carrying
cross overall net Standard
conductor of at 20ºC capacity
section dimensions weight packing
wires insulation (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm Amp.

TWO CORE

2 x 0.5 0.21 0.8 3.0 X 6.0 21 C 39.0 3

2 x 0.75 0.21 0.8 3.2 X 6.4 28 C 26.0 6

2 x 1* 0.21 0.8 3.3 x 6.6 31 C 19.5 10

2 x 1.5* 0.26 0.8 3.4 x 6.8 41 C 13.3 15
2 x 2* 0.26 0.9 3.7 x 7.2 56 C 9.5 18
2 x 2.5* 0.26 0.9 4.0 x 8.0 63 C 7.98 20

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

*To VDE 250 / 69

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 11 LIGHT DUTY FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED
AND SHEATHED

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers circular,
twin and three cores, PVC insulated
and sheathed, light duty cables rated
at 300 / 300 V, type 227 IEC 52 TO
International Electrotechnical
Commission Publication IEC 227, for
use in dry locations for domestic
appliances.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductors, finely stranded, confor-
ming to IEC 228 class 5.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material
conforming to IEC 227.
2.3 - Assembly
Circular cord : The insulated
conductors are twisted together.
Flat cord : The cores are laid parallel.
2.4 - Sheath
PVC based thermoplastic material
applied around the conductors and the
interstices between the cores are
filled with the sheathing material,
conforming to the applicable
requirements of IEC 227.

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 LIGHT DUTY FLEXIBLE CORDS
PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED ,
300 / 300 V Type 227 IEC 52
Maximum Radial Radial D.C. Current
Nominal diameter thickness Approx. Approx.
thickness Resistance carrying
cross of overall net Standard at 20ºC capacity
of of
section Conductors insulation dimensions weight packing
wires sheath (1) (2)
mm2 mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm mm mm Amp.

FLAT

2 x 0.5 0.21 0.5 0.6 3.6 X 6.0 28 C 39.0 3

2 x 0.75 0.21 0.5 0.6 3.9 X 6.4 35 C 26.0 6

CIRCULAR

2 x 0.5 0.21 0.5 0.6 6.0 37 C 39.0 3

2 x 0.75 0.21 0.5 0.6 6.4 45 C 26.0 6

CIRCULAR

3 x 0.5 0.21 0.5 0.6 6.2 44 C 39.0 3

3 x 0.75 0.21 0.5 0.6 6.8 55 C 26.0 6

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C

Greater sizes according to other specifications, like CNOMO for example, are also available.

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 12 ORDINARY FLEXIBLE CORDS, PVC INSULATED
AND SHEATHED

1 - SCOPE
This specification covers circular,
twin, three, four or five core, PVC
insulated and sheathed cords, rated at
300 / 500 V. type 227 IEC 53 to
International Electrotechnical Com-
mission Publication IEC 227, for
conductor cross-sectional areas up to
and including 2.5 mm2 ; and 300/500
V type H05VVF (round) and type
H05VVH2 - F (flat) to HD 21.5S2 for
conductor, cross sectional areas up to
and including 4 mm2; and 500 V. rated
type SVOV to French Specifications
CNOMO 04-24-23 for conductor
cross-sectional areas above 4 mm 2.
for use in dry and damp locations for
domestic and heating appliances, and
for locations where resistance to
moisture, chemicals and abrasion is
required.
N.B.: Different cross sectional areas /
conductors are also available on
special request.

2 - CONSTRUCTION
2.1 - Conductor
Plain, annealed, electrolytic copper
conductors, finely stranded, confor-
ming to IEC 228 class 5.
2.2 - Insulation
PVC based thermoplastic material
conforming to the applicable requir-
ements of IEC 227.
2.3 - Assembly
Twin, three, four or five insulated
conductors are laid up and outer
interstices are filled with sheathing
compound, for type 227 IEC 53 and
filled with soft thermoplastic
material, for type SVOV.
2.4 - Sheath
PVC based thermoplastic material,
conforming to the applicable requir-
ements of IEC 227.

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 ORDINARY FLEXIBLE CORDS PVC INSULATED
AND SHEATHED 300 / 500 V. Type 227 IEC 53
and/ortype H05VVFto HD 21.5S2
Nominal Maximum Radial Radial D.C. Current
cross diameter thickness thickness Maximum Approx. Resistance carrying
of overall net Standard at 20ºC
sectional Conductor of of capacity
diameter weight packing
area wires insulation sheath (1) (2)
mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm2 mm mm mm Amp.

2 x 0.75 0.21 0.6 0.8 7.6 57 C 26.0 14

2x1 0.21 0.6 0.8 8.0 64 C 19.5 17

2 x 1.5 0.26 0.7 0.8 9.0 87 C 13.3 22

2 x 2.5 0.26 0.8 1.0 11.0 134 C 7.98 30

2x4 0.31 0.8 1.1 12 172 C 4.95 40

3 x 0.75 0.21 0.6 0.8 8.0 67 C 26.0 12

3x1 0.21 0.6 0.8 8.4 77 C 19.5 14

3 x 1.5 0.26 0.7 0.9 9.8 108 C 13.3 18.5

3 x 2.5 0.26 0.8 1.1 12.0 168 C 7.98 25

3x4 0.31 0.8 1.2 13.0 21.9 C 4.95 34

4 x 0.75 0.21 0.6 0.8 8.6 81 C 26.0 12

4x1 0.21 0.6 0.9 9.4 98 C 19.5 14

4 x 1.5 0.26 0.7 1.0 11.0 137 C 13.3 18.5

4 x 2.5 0.26 0.8 1.1 13.0 206 C 7.98 25

4x4 0.31 0.8 1.2 14.0 269 C 4.95 34

5 x 0.75 0.21 0.6 0.9 9.6 100 C 26.0 12

5x1 0.21 0.6 0.9 10.0 116 C 19.5 14

5 x 1.5 0.26 0.7 1.1 12.0 167 C 13.3 18.5

5 x 2.5 0.26 0.8 1.2 14.0 251 C 7.98 25

5x4 0.31 0.8 1.4 15.5 375 D 4.95 34

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C
Greater sizes according to other specifications, like CNOMO for example, are also available.

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 FLEXIBLE CABLES, PVC INSULATED AND SHEATHED 500 V
Conforming to CNOMO 04.24.23 Type SVOV

Nominal Maximum Radial Radial D.C. Current

cross diameter thickness thickness Maximum Approx. Resistance carrying
of overall net Standard at 20ºC
sectional Conductor of of capacity
diameter weight packing
area wires insulation sheath (1) (2)
mm kg/km Ω/ΚΜ
mm2 mm mm mm Amp.

3x6 0.31 0.8 1.3 14.8 375 D 3.30 43

3 x 10 0.41 1.0 1.6 18.5 610 D 1.91 60

3 x 16 0.41 1.0 1.9 21.7 875 D 1.21 80

3 x 25 0.41 1.2 2.1 26.1 1320 D 0.780 101

3 x 35 0.41 1.2 2.3 29.8 1720 D 0.554 126

4x6 0.31 0.8 1.4 16.3 470 D 3.30 43

4 x 10 0.41 1.0 1.7 20.4 760 D 1.91 60

4 x 16 0.41 1.0 2.0 24.1 1100 D 1.21 80

4 x 25 0.41 1.2 2.3 29.2 1670 D 0.780 101

4 x 35 0.41 1.2 2.6 33.4 2195 D 0.554 126

5x6 0.31 0.8 1.5 17.8 575 D 3.30 43

5 x 10 0.41 1.0 2.0 23.1 950 D 1.91 60

5 x 16 0.41 1.0 2.2 26.8 1355 D 1.21 80

5 x 25 0.41 1.2 2.6 32.8 2075 D 0.780 101

5 x 35 0.41 1.2 2.8 37.1 2700 D 0.554 126

Standard Packing - C : Coils of 100 m

D : Drums 500 or 1000 m
1) At different operating Tº(C) : R = R20º C [1 + α (Tº C - 20)]
α :Temperature coefficient at 20º C = 0.00393 for copper
0.00403 for aluminium.
2 ) Ambient Temperature : 30º C
Greater sizes according to other specifications, like CNOMO for example, are also available.

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