UL recognized, CSA Certified, to BS6231 600/1000V rated
Application
These cables are suitable for internal wiring of appliances and switch, control, metering
and instrument panels of switchgear, etc.
Construction
Flexible plain copper conductor, heat-resisting PVC insulated (105 Deg C) complete
with identification printing as follows:
“ AWG size, UL style number, 105 Deg C, 600 volt. VW-1, AWM,
CSA Type TEW 105 Deg C, BS 6231 85 Deg C and size in mm2.”
Minimum bending radius (static) : 5 x outside dia.
Range & Dimensions
| SIZE MM2 | STRANDING MM | SIZE AWG | UL STYLE NUMBER | NOMINAL OVERALL DIAMETER MM | WEIGHT KG/KM |
| 0.5 | 16/0.20 | 22 | 1015 | 2.6 | 12 |
| 0.75 | 24/0.20 | 20 | 1015 | 2.8 | 15 |
| 1 | 32/0.20 | 18 | 1015 | 3 | 18 |
| 1.5 | 30/0.25 | 16 | 1015 | 3.3 | 23 |
| 2.5 | 50/0.25 | 14 | 1015 | 3.7 | 34 |
| 4 | 56/0.30 | 12 | 1015 | 4.4 | 50 |
| 6 | 84/0.30 | 10 | 1015 | 5.1 | 71 |
| 10 | 80/0.40 | 8 | 1028 | 6.9 | 123 |
| 16 | 126/0.40 | 6 | 1283 | 8.6 | 209 |
| 25 | 196/0.40 | 4 | 1283 | 10.5 | 296 |
| 35 | 276/0.40 | 2 | 1283 | 11.9 | 400 |
| 50 | 396/0.40 | 1 | 1284 | 14.4 | 582 |
| 70 | 360/0.50 | 2/0 | 1284 | 16.7 | 796 |
| 95 | 475/0.50 | 3/0 | 1284 | 19 | 1025 |
| 120 | 608/0.50 | 4/0 | 1284 | 20.5 | 1282 |
| 150 | 756/0.50 | MCM300 | 104 | 23.14 | 1627 |
| 185 | 925/0.50 | MCM350 | 104 | 25.4 | 1959 |
| 240 | 1221/0.50 | MCM500 | 104 | 28.66 | 2254 |
| 300 | 1525/0.50 | MCM600 | 1015 | 31.5 | 3157 |
| 400 | 2013/0.50 | MCM800 | 1284 | 36 | 4051 |
Current Ratings
The table below lists the full Thermal current ratings which will raise the Conductor temperature to 85 Deg C when one cable is installed in free air at an Ambient temperature of 45 Deg. C. These ratings are applicable for installations which ensure that the operation of the protective device is not greater than 1.45 times the continuous current carrying capacity of the cable. Where protection is by means of semi-enclosed fuses to BS 3036 the rating must be multiplied by a factor of 0.76. Note: Sizes 150.0mm2, 185.0mm2 and 240.0mm2, 300.0mm2 & 400mm2 are classed as dual Rated and are manufactured to UL & BS6231 only.
| SIZE MM2 | RESISTANCE PER 1000M OF 20 DEG C OHM | CURRENT RATING AMP | APPROXIMATE VOLT DROP CONSTANT MV/A/M |
| 0.5 | 39 | 11 | 46 |
| 0.75 | 26 | 14 | 31 |
| 1 | 19.5 | 17 | 22 |
| 1.5 | 13.3 | 21 | 15 |
| 2.5 | 7.98 | 30 | 9.1 |
| 4 | 4.95 | 41 | 5.7 |
| 6 | 3.3 | 53 | 3.8 |
| 10 | 1.91 | 75 | 2.2 |
| 16 | 1.21 | 100 | 1.4 |
| 25 | 0.78 | 136 | 0.89 |
| 35 | 0.554 | 167 | 0.64 |
| 50 | 0.386 | 204 | 0.45 |
| 70 | 0.272 | 259 | 0.32 |
| 95 | 0.206 | 321 | 0.24 |
| 120 | 0.161 | 374 | 0.19 |
| 150 | 0.129 | 429 | 0.15 |
| 185 | 0.106 | 496 | 0.13 |
| 240 | 0.0801 | 595 | 0.092 |
| 300 | 0.0641 | 680 | 0.073 |
| 400 | 0.06 | 868 | @70 C 0.145 |
The voltage drop figures are for one cable only. For other circuit arrangements they should be adjusted as follows:
| Single-phase 50Hz ac or 2-wire dc circuit’s | x2 |
| Three-phase 50Hz ac circuit’s | x1.732 |
Current carrying capacity for cables to BS 6231
The following ratings are taken from BS 7671:1992 IEE wiring regulations& BS 7671:2001 IEE wiring regulations ambient temperature : 30C temperature rating:70C Reference method 1
Clipped direct
CONDUCTOR CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (mm2) | 2 CABLESSINGLE-PHASE A.C. OR D.C. FLAT & TOUCHING | 3 OR 4 CABLESTHREE-PHASE A.C. FLAT & TOUCHING OR TREFOIL |
| 1.0 | 15.5A | 14A |
| 1.5 | 20A | 18A |
| 2.5 | 27A | 25A |
| 4.0 | 37A | 33A |
| 6.0 | 47A | 43A |
| 10.0 | 65A | 59A |
| 16.0 | 87A | 79A |
| 25.0 | 114A | 104A |
| 35.0 | 141A | 129A |
| 50.0 | 182A | 167A |
| 70.0 | 234A | 214A |
| 95.0 | 285A | 261A |
| 120.0 | 330A | 303A |
| 150.0 | 381A | 349A |
| 185.0 | 436A | 400A |
| 240.0 | 515A | 472A |
| 300.0 | 594A | 545A |
| 400.0 | 694A | 634A |
REFERENCE METHOD 3
ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT ON A WALL OR IN TRUNKING ETC.
| CONDUCTOR CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (mm2) | 2 CABLES SINGLE-PHASE A.C. OR D.C. | 3 OR 4 CABLES THREE-PHASE A.C. |
| 1.0 | 13.5A | 12A |
| 1.5 | 17.5A | 15.5A |
| 2.5 | 24A | 21A |
| 4.0 | 32A | 28A |
| 6.0 | 41A | 36A |
| 10.0 | 57A | 50A |
| 16.0 | 76A | 68A |
| 25.0 | 101A | 89A |
| 35.0 | 125A | 110A |
| 50.0 | 151A | 134A |
| 70.0 | 192A | 171A |
| 95.0 | 232A | 207A |
| 120.0 | 269A | 239A |
| 150.0 | 300A | 262A |
| 185.0 | 341A | 296A |
| 240.0 | 400A | 346A |
| 300.0 | 458A | 394A |
| 400.0 | 546A | 467A |
REFERENCE METHOD 12 (FREE AIR)
CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (mm2) | HORIZONTAL FLATCONDUCTORSPACED 2 CABLES SINGLE-PHASE A.C. OR D.C. OR THREE CABLES THREE-PHASE A.C. | VERTICAL FLAT SPACED 2 CABLES SINGLE-PHASE A.C. OR D.C. OR THREE CABLES THREE-PHASE.AC | TREFOIL 3 CABLES TREFOIL THREE-PHASE A.C. |
| 25.0 | 146A | 130A | 110A |
| 35.0 | 181A | 162A | 137A |
| 50.0 | 219A | 197A | 167A |
| 70.0 | 281A | 254A | 216A |
| 95.0 | 341A | 311A | 264A |
| 120.0 | 396A | 362A | 308A |
| 150.0 | 456A | 419A | 356A |
| 185.0 | 521A | 480A | 409A |
| 240.0 | 615A | 569A | 485A |
| 300.0 | 709A | 659A | 561A |
| 400.0 | 852A | 795A | 656A |