Power Cable-Technical Details

BS6231 2 cables in cable tray current rating

 

Single-core PVC insulated cables,non-armoured, without sheath    

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (Amperes)

 Ambient temperature: 30°C   

Conductor operating temperature: 85°C  

Conductor

cross-sectional area

 

 

 

1

Reference Method 3 (enclosed in conduit on a wall or in trunking etc.)

Reference Method 11 (on a perforated cable tray horizontal or vertical)

2 cables, single-phase

a.c. or d.c.

2

2 cables, single-phase

a.c. or d.c. flat and touching

3

(mm2)

(A)

(A)

1

20

19

1.5

25

24

2.5

32

32

4

42

45

6

53

58

10

70

82

16

90

110

25

116

150

35

139

187

 

Remarks: The above current rating values are for reference only; the current rating values may be different in accordance with different installation conditions. Details please refer the latest version of EMSD Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations.

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