AberdareHouseWires 640

Low Voltage Cable Range
Edition 4 Brochure
Revised 07/ 2012

C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E
Aberdare Cables, a member of the Powertech Group, is a leading African manufacturer of cables and
electrical accessories, with seven manufacturing sites, in three provinces of South Africa, and offshore
operations in Lesotho, Mozambique, Portugal and Spain. The company's customer base includes power
supply authorities, railway and transport organisations, municipalities, and companies in industries such
as petrochemical, mining, wholesaling, manufacturing, general industry, building and construction. The
company manufactures and sells a wide range of state-of-the-art products, with customer specific
adaptation, design capabilities, and full technical back-up service. Aberdare Cables prides itself on its
ability to identify and satisfy customer needs through development of innovative products; unique, cost
effective solutions for a wide range of industries. This coupled with extensive project experience make
Aberdare the supplier of choice for cable and associated electrical accessories (switches, sockets, circuit
breakers and reticulation).
Technology focus
Aberdare Cables pursues on-going technology development programmes, and through active association
with its local and overseas affiliates, continues to remain at the forefront of technology.The company has
been recognised internationally as a pioneer in cable advancements. Aberdare serves on a number of
SABS and International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) cable working groups. As much as ten years
ago, in a move towards facilitating the provision of electricity for all countrywide, Aberdare Cables
designed products with an emphasis on cost efficiency of electrification.To this end, Aberdare created its
Electrodac range, which is aimed specifically at facilitating rural electrification by lowering the cost of
electricity delivery. More recently, in accordance with Siemens specifications, Aberdare produced an
unarmoured cable, with stringent fire characteristics, that was designed to reduce the propagation of fire
by cables.This cable is used at Eskom's open-cycle gas turbine generators at Mossel Bay and Atlantis.To
cater for international markets, Aberdare introduced fire survival cable with stringent properties that allow
continuous operation and circuit integrity for extended periods during a fire.
Quality focus
Aberdare Cables is a forerunner in the industry with regard to quality. The manufacturing, quality
assurance, testing and research resources of Aberdare are of a world-class standard. In fact, the company
was one of the first companies in South Africa to be awarded the South African Bureau of Standards
(SABS) Quality Assurance Certification, and has been ISO 9001 compliant for many years. Aberdare
Cables is UL listed and has Basec QA accreditation.
Transformation focus
Aberdare has embraced the empowerment concept. Today, Izingwe Consortium owns 30% of the
company and the company has assisted in the development of a number of black enterprises, such as
DRUMCO, the company that makes Aberdare Cable Drums. At Aberdare, education, training and
development are seen as a foundation for economic productivity and as crucial tools to build empowered
and dedicated employees. In this regard, the company actively promotes and follows a number of
education programmes, including adult education, apprentices, trainees, learnerships and formal
education assistance.
Aberdare Cables has always been an active supporter and pillar of strength for the communities in which it
operates. The company is championing a number of social investment initiatives across our country. The
biggest of these investments has been the continuous sponsorship of Sinethemba home for street
children in Port Elizabeth.
As a proudly South African company, Aberdare participated actively in the development of the ICT charter
and the draft DTI BBBEE codes. Aberdare will continue to adopt a proactive approach to effect the
transformation that the codes specify and to lead the cable industry in this regard. We enjoy a BBBEE
status of Level 3 (AA).
Contents
Low voltage Brochure
General Wires 1
Slipdac Single Core Cable 2
Single Core PVC 1kV Cable 4
Single Core PVC 3,3kV Cable 5
Single Core PVC PVC Cable 6
Single Core XLPE PVC Cable 7
Surfix Cable 8
Flat Twin and Earth Cable 9
Cabtyre Cable 10
Audio Cord Cable (Ripcord) 11
Submersible Pump Cable 12
General Welding Cable 13
PVC Nitrile Cable 14
Nitrile Trailing Cable 15
Monster Cable 16
HRQ Insulated Cable 17
Illumination Cable 18
Panel Flex Cable 19
Power Panel Flex Cable 20
Bare Copper 21
Bare Copper Wire 22
Low Voltage Armoured Cables 23

Bells & Mains Cable 24
Multicore Cable 25
Single Core Cable 27
Electrodac 28
Armadac® Cable 29
Airdac SNE Cable 30
Airdac II CNE Cable 31
Aerial Bundle Conductor (ABC) Cable 32
General 33
Abbreviations Applicable To Cable Descriptions 34
Useful Technical Data 35
Please note that it is mandatory that the selection and installation of our products, be carried out in
compliance with SANS 10142, Part 1 Code of Practice, "TheWiring of Premises".
General Wires
1
Slipdac ® Single Core
Low Friction General Purpose Cable
Cable Description
High conductivity annealed stranded copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated with PVC and skin coloured in plain colours
to SANS 1411 Part 2. Cable is manufactured to SANS 1507 Part 2. SLIPDAC® is the Aberdare Power Cables trade name for a newly
developed range of General Purpose wires with superior low friction characteristics.
Installation Information
For the wiring of Industrial Buildings, Housing, Control Panels, where SLIPDAC® will be easier to pull through conduit, than
standard housewire particularly on long and difficult runs.
Properties
Specification : SANS 1507-2
Temperature Range : -10°C to 70°C
Voltage Rating : 600 / 1000V
Core Identification : Complete range of colours
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped perforated coils / 500m reels
A specially developed low friction PVC compound which is used in the insulation of House wire for supply to the South African
market.
Technical Data
Conductor 1f Approx.
Approx. Current
Cable Nominal Resistance Volt Cable
Overall Rating
Size Stranding @ 20°C Drop Mass per
Diameter *
No. x diameter Maximum 100m Coil
(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

600 / 1000 V
1 7/0,42 3,0 17 18,1 43 1,7
1,5 7/0,53 3,3 21 12,1 29 2,2
2,5 7/0,66** 3,6 27 7,41 18 3,2
4 7/0,86** 4,5 36 4,61 11 5,2
6 7/1,04** 5,0 45 3,08 7,4 7,0
10 7/1,35** 6,0 61 1,83 4,4 11,1
16 7/1,67** 6,9 78 1,15 2,8 16,7
* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables, installed in a duct.

- Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.
- Assumed maximum conductor temperature is 70°C.
** Note: - Compacted Conductors
2
Slipdac ® Single Core
Low Friction General Purpose Cable
What are the benefits of this product solution compared to standard housewire?
The following benefits are relevant:
• The pulling force required to pull the product through coil in a sturdy, compact form until such time as it is used,
conduit, is significantly reduced, as the cable-to-conduit thus there is a reduced risk of entanglement due to poor
and cable to cable friction is lower than on the standard handling.
product.
• The perforated packaging allows for easy access to the wire
• The product is neatly and accurately coiled on automatic end on the inside of the coil, without having to disturb the
coilers, which reduces the risk of entanglement. packaging or the body of the coil during use. Refer PHOTO 1.
• The SLIPDAC® coils are sized for placement in a standard • The packaging is perforated on both the top and bottom, thus
SLIPDAC® bucket where they may be stored securely allowing coils to be stacked for simultaneous extraction of all
after use. Refer PHOTO 3. required colours. A useful tool for this purpose is a bucket,
which will hold the stacked coils in place while the wire is
• The heat-shrunk plastic used in the packaging, keeps the being withdrawn. Refer PHOTO 2.
ABERDARE CABLES has established

a procedure for testing of the pulling
force required to pull a sample of cable
through a preformed length of standard
20mm SABS conduit. The initial force
required to move the cable was
measured and recorded for a number
of samples of different sizes in the
house wire range of colours, for both
standard products as well as for
SLIPDAC®
See attached photograph of the

SLIPDAC® rig used during testing. (The
conduit was exchanged for an unused
piece from the same batch, at regular
intervals).
Photo 1: Photo 3: Photo 2:

The SLIPDAC® coil - Note The bucket lid is replaced Extraction of 3 or 4 wires
the perforation marks in the with partially used coils simultaneously from coils
centre part of the coil. remaining in the bucket for held
future use.
3
Single Core PVC 1kV Cable
General Purpose Wire (Housewire)
Cable Description
High conductivity annealed stranded or solid copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated with general purpose grade PVC in
plain colours to SANS 1411 Part 2.
For the wiring of :
• Industrial Buildings • Control Panels
Properties
Core Identification : Blue, Black,Yellow/Green,White, Red
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils up to 70mm²
: Over 70mm² on 300m drums
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

25 19/1,38** 8,4 104 0,73 1,7 25,6
35 19/1,62** 9,5 125 0,52 1,3 34,7
50 19/1,88** 11,3 149 0,39 0,93 47,2
70 19/2,28** 12,6 190 0,27 0,65 66,1
95 19/2,50 15,8 238 0,19 0,48 97,6
120 37/2,03 17,5 272 0,15 0,38 120,0
150 37/2,28 19,7 308 0,12 0,32 147,0
185 37/2,50 22,0 350 0,10 0,26 182,2
240 61/2,28 25,0 408 0,08 0,21 235,0
300 61/2,50 27,5 463 0,06 0,18 298,0
400 61/2,80 31,0 531 0,05 0,16 379,0
500 61/3,15 34,5 610 0,04 0,14 483,1
630 91/2,93 38,0 696 0,03 0,13 622,5
* Note: - Rating calculated for 1kV cable.

- Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.
4
Single Core PVC 3,3kV Cable
General Purpose Wire (Housewire)
Cable Description
For the wiring of :
Properties
Voltage Rating : 1,9/3,3 kV
Core Identification : Blue, Black,Yellow/Green,White, Red
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils up to 70mm²
: Over 70mm² on 300m drums
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

25 19/1,38** 10,4 104 0,73 1,7 25,6
35 19/1,62** 11,5 125 0,52 1,3 34,7
50 19/1,88** 12,9 149 0,39 0,93 47,2
70 19/2,28** 14,2 190 0,27 0,65 66,1
95 19/2,50 17,0 238 0,19 0,48 97,6
120 37/2,03 18,7 272 0,15 0,38 120,0
150 37/2,28 20,5 308 0,12 0,32 147,0
185 37/2,50 22,4 350 0,10 0,26 182,2
240 61/2,28 25,0 408 0,08 0,21 235,0
300 61/2,50 27,5 463 0,06 0,18 298,0
400 61/2,80 31,0 531 0,05 0,16 379,0
500 61/3,15 34,9 610 0,04 0,14 483,1
630 91/2,93 38,0 696 0,03 0,13 622,5
* Note: - Rating calculated for 3,3kV cable.

- Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.
5
Single Core PVC PVC Cable
General Purpose Wire
Cable Description
For the wiring of :
Properties
Core Identification : Black
Packaging : 300/500m Drums
Electrical and physical properties of single core PVC Insulated cables with stranded copper conductors, unarmoured, PVC
sheathed 600 / 1000V manufactured to SANS 1507-3.
Technical Data
Cables A.C. or D.C. Cables in Trefoil Formation
Rated Nominal Nominal Impe- Voltage Drop Voltage Drop
Area Diameters Mass dance Current Rating per Amp Current Rating per Amp
* per metre per metre
(mm²) D1 D2 (kg/km) (W/km) Ground Air (mV) Ground Duct Air (mV)
25 5,95 11,91 366 0,8767 118 133 1,7 127 91 109 1,50
35 7,00 12,96 469 0,6356 156 165 1,3 153 109 136 1,10
50 8,15 15,15 632 0,4745 186 203 0,9 180 130 171 0,80
70 9,79 16,57 880 0,3356 232 251 0,7 221 166 214 0,60
95 11,54 19,04 1160 0,2500 281 313 0,5 265 208 271 0,40
120 12,96 20,24 1413 0,2054 324 362 0,4 301 237 316 0,30
150 14,39 22,07 1734 0,1734 370 414 0,3 338 267 366 0,30
185 16,10 24,80 2145 0,1499 424 482 0,3 381 305 433 0,20
240 18,71 27,81 2725 0,1268 498 578 0,2 442 357 525 0,20
300 21,45 30,75 3375 0,1131 566 660 0,2 499 404 604 0,20
400 24,30 34,10 4395 0,1028 651 704 0,2 565 442 639 0,20
500 26,51 37,13 5299 0,0963 740 821 0,2 634 506 752 0,20
630 33,15 43,62 6965 0,0890 836 960 0,2 718 580 886 0,10
PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters
Maximum Sustained
Ground Ambient Air Ground Thermal Depth of Laying
Conductor
Temperature Temperature Resistivity to top of Cable
Temperature
o o o
70 C 25 C 30 C 1,2 K.m/W 500mm
* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.

6
Single Core XLPE PVC Cable
General Purpose Wire (600/1000V)
Cable Description
High conductivity annealed stranded or solid copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated with XLPE plain colours to SANS
1411 Part 4.
For the wiring of :
Properties
Voltage Rating : 600/1000V
Core Identification : Black
Packaging : 300/500m Drums
Technical Data
Cables A.C. or D.C. Cables in Trefoil Formation
Rated Nominal Nominal Impe- Voltage Drop Voltage Drop
Area Diameters Mass dance Current Rating per Amp Current Rating per Amp
* per metre per metre
(mm²) D1 D2 (kg/km) (W/km) Ground Air (mV) Ground Duct Air (mV)
25 5,95 11,81 328 0,8767 169 162 2,0 151 103 143 1,7
35 7,00 12,86 426 0,6356 205 202 1,4 181 125 179 1,2
50 8,15 14,38 567 0,4745 245 255 1,0 213 154 229 0,9
70 9,79 16,22 824 0,3356 302 313 0,7 260 192 284 0,6
95 11,54 17,97 1071 0,2500 366 380 0,5 312 233 346 0,5
120 12,96 19,82 1304 0,2054 422 441 0,4 355 268 402 0,4
150 14,39 21,42 1628 0,1734 480 508 0,4 397 305 465 0,3
185 16,10 23,63 1995 0,1499 554 585 0,3 449 345 537 0,3
240 18,71 26,69 2461 0,1268 656 704 0,2 522 406 648 0,2
300 21,45 30,05 3182 0,1131 766 804 0,2 589 459 741 0,2
400 24,30 33,30 4117 0,1028 902 874 0,2 668 511 805 0,2
500 26,51 36,33 5032 0,0963 1040 1013 0,2 750 583 935 0,2
630 33,15 42,79 6641 0,0890 1229 1205 0,2 848 680 1115 0,2
Maximum Sustained
Conductor
Temperature
o o o
90 C 25 C 30 C 1,2 K.m/W 500mm
* Note: - Rating for two touching cables installed in air.

7
Surfix Cable
Cable Description
Copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1, PVC insulated to SANS 1411 Part 2 , laid up with a bare tinned copper earth wire in contact
with a longitudinal aluminium/polyethylene laminate, UV stable PVC sheathed to SANS 1411 Part 2.
Complies with SANS 10142 “Code of Practice for wiring of Premises” Section 6:
• Surface wiring • Under-plastering wiring • Wiring in hollow walls • Wiring in roof spaces
Note: The cable shall not be buried direct in concrete or in screed. Joints in the wiring shall be in boxes only.
Properties
Sheath Identification : White & Black
Core Identification : 2 Core - Red & Black, 3 Core - Red,Yellow, Blue, 4 Core - Red,Yellow, Blue, Black
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils
: Available on 500 & 1000 metre wooden drums on request (depending on size)
Technical Data
Electrical Properties Physical Properties
Cable
Conductor
Size Current Volt 1 Sec Short Approx. Approx.
Resistance
* Rating Drop Circuit Overall Cable
(dc @ 20°C)
** *** Rating Diameter Mass
Phase Earth Phase Earth
(mm²) (W/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (kA) (mm) (kg/100m)
2 Core
1,5 1 12,1 18,2 17 29 0,14 7,8 10,6
2,5 1,5 7,41 12,2 23 18 0,24 8,8 14,4
4 1,5 4,61 12,2 30 11 0,38 10,1 20,8
6 2,5 3,08 7,56 38 7,3 0,58 11,3 25,7
3 Core
1,5 1 12,1 18,2 15 25 0,14 8,0 10,9
2,5 1,5 7,41 12,2 20 15 0,24 9,3 15,7
4 1,5 4,61 12,2 27 9,5 0,38 10,8 21,0
6 2,5 3,08 7,56 34 6,4 0,58 12,0 28,7
4 Core
1,5 1 12,1 18,2 15 25 0,14 8,7 13,3
2,5 1,5 7,41 12,2 20 15 0,24 10,2 19,3
4 1,5 4,61 12,2 27 9,5 0,38 11,8 26,5
6 2,5 3,08 7,56 34 6,4 0,58 12,8 33,5
Note: * Conductors larger than 2,5mm² are usually stranded.

** Maximum conductor temperature 70° C, and installed as per installation Method 3 of SANS 10142-1.
*** 2 Core - Volt drop is phase to Neutral (ie. Single-phase).
3 and 4 Core - Volt drop is phase-to-phase. (ie. Three phase AC).
8
Flat Twin and Earth Cable
Cable Description
Copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1, PVC insulated to SANS 1411 Part 2, laid up with a bare copper earth-continuity-conductor
between them, UV stable PVC sheathed to SANS 1411 Part 2.
Complies with SANS 10142/2001 “Code of Practice for the wiring of Premises” Section 6, Clause 6.3.6:
• Surface wiring • Under-plaster wiring • Roof access wiring • Wiring in hollow walls
Note: The cable shall not be buried direct in concrete or in screed. Joints in the wiring shall be in boxes only.
Properties
Sheath Identification : White & Black
Core Identification : 2 Core - Red & Black, 3 Core - Red,Yellow, Blue
Technical Data
Cable
Conductor
Size Current Volt 1 Sec Short Approx. Approx.
Resistance
* Rating Drop Circuit Overall Cable
(dc @ 20°C)
** *** Rating Diameter Mass
Phase Earth Phase Earth
(mm²) (W/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (kA) (mm) (kg/100m)
2 Core
1,5 1 12,1 18,1 17 29 0,14 8,7 x 4,7 8,7
2,5 1,5 7,4 12,1 23 18 0,24 10,3 x 5,5 12,8
4 1,5 4,61 12,1 30 11 0,38 11,9 x 6,4 17,5
6 2,5 3,08 7,41 38 7,3 0,58 13,4 x 7,0 23,3
10 4 1,83 4,61 52 4,4 0,96 16,5 x 8,3 36,1
3 Core (Trip)
1 1 18,2 18,2 12 38 0,11 4,4 x 10,4 8,9
1,5 1 12,1 18,2 15 25 0,14 4,8 x 10,5 9,9
2,5 1,5 7,4 12,2 20 15 0,24 5,5 x 12,3 14,1
Note: * Conductors larger than 2,5mm² are usually stranded.

** Maximum conductor temperature 70° C, and installed as per installation Method 3 of SANS 10142-1.
*** 2 Core - Volt drop is phase to Neutral (ie. Single-phase).
3 and 4 Core - Volt drop is phase-to-phase. (ie. Three phase AC).
9
Cabtyre Cable
Flexible Wiring
Cable Description
High conductivity bunched plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated and colour coded with general purpose
flexible grade PVC to SANS 1411 Part 2. Cores are twisted together and sheathed with a flexible grade PVC.
For supplying power to all types of electrical, domestic and industrial appliances and equipment such as:
• PowerTools • Electric Lawnmowers • Kitchen Appliances
• Extension Leads • Multi Plug Extensions • Small Industrial Machinery
Properties
Specification : SANS 1574
Voltage Rating : Light Duty (LD) 300 / 300V and Normal Duty (ND) 300 / 500V
Core Identification : 2 Core - Blue & Brown, 3 Core - Blue, Brown & Yellow/Green, 4 Core - Blue, Brown, Black &
Yellow/Green, 5 Core - Blue, Black, Brown, Yellow/Green, Violet, 7 Core - Blue, Brown, Black,
Yellow/Green,Violet, Pink, Orange
Sheath Colours : White, Black, Grey
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils / 500m & 1000m lengths available on request
Technical Data
Conductor Current Volt Approx.
Approx. Rating
Cable Number Nominal Resistance Drop Cable
Overall *
Size of Stranding @ 20°C Mass per
Diameter
Cores No. x diameter Maximum 1f 3f 1f 3f 100m Coil
(mm²) (mm) (W/km) (A) (mV/A/m) (kg)
Light Duty 300 / 300V
2 5,2 3 3 93 80 3,9
3 5,5 3 3 93 80 4,7
0,5 15/0,2 39
4 6,0 3 3 93 80 5,5
5 6,6 3 3 93 80 6,7
0,75 3 23/0,2 6,1 26 6 6 62 54 5,5
Normal Duty 300 / 500V
2 6,2 6 6 62 54 5,2
3 7,0 6 6 62 54 6,7
0,75 4 23/0,2 7,2 26 6 6 62 54 7,8
5 8,2 6 6 62 54 9,9
7 8,7 6 6 62 54 12,6
2 6,6 10 10 46 40 6,3
3 7,0 10 10 46 40 7,6
1 4 30/0,2 8,0 19,5 10 10 46 40 9,8
5 8,6 10 10 46 40 11,6
7 9,3 10 10 46 40 14,8
2 7,8 16 16 32 27 8,4
3 8,3 16 16 32 27 10,8
1,5 4 44/0,2 9,3 13,3 16 16 32 27 13,5
5 10,0 16 16 32 27 16,2
7 10,9 16 16 32 27 20,7
2 9,6 25 20 19 16 13,5
3 10,3 25 20 19 16 16,8
2,5 4 72/0,2 11,9 7,98 25 20 19 16 21,8
5 12,2 25 20 19 16 24,2
7 13,2 25 20 19 16 31,3
2 11,0 32 25 12 10 19,0
3 11,4 32 25 12 10 25,0
4 112/0,2 4,96
4 13,5 32 25 12 10 32,0
5 14,1 32 25 12 10 33,9
* Note: Current Rating based on - Ambient temperature is 30ºC Maximum Conductor temperature is 70°C
10
Audio Cord Cable (Ripcord)
Flexible Wiring
Cable Description
High conductivity bunched plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. 2 Core insulated with general purpose flexible
grade PVC to SANS 1411 Part 2.
For the wiring of all types of:
• Intercoms • Alarm Systems
• Solar Industry • Audio andVisual Equipment
Properties
Specification : ABERDARE Specification
Core Identification : Standard Colours -White, Brown, Grey, Black,Transparent and Red with Black Stripe
: Other Colours available on request
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils / 500m lengths available on request
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

0,2 7/0,2 1,6 x 3,2 1 92 248 0,95
0,4 11/0,2 2,1 x 4,2 2 48,8 98 1,6
0,5 15/0,2 2,5 x 5,0 3 39 93 2,2
0,75 23/0,2 2,7 x 5,4 6 26 62 2,8
1,00 30/0,2 2,9 x 5,8 10 19,5 46 3,6
1,5 44/0,2 3,2 x 6,4 16 13,3 32 4,3
2,5 72/0,2 3,9 x 7,9 25 7,98 19 6,9
4 112/0,2 4,7 x 9,4 32 4,96 12 10,9
* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

11
Submersible Pump Cable
3 and 4 Core
Cable Description
High conductivity bunch plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1.. Cores insulated and bedded with Flexible PVC
Grade. Final protection is given by a flexible PVC outer sheath.
Power supply of mobile and portable submersible pumps as used in:
• Quarries • Farms • Cleaning and Sewerage extraction plants
• De-watering • Boreholes
Properties
Insulation & Sheath : Flexible grade waterproof PVC
Sheath Identification : 3 Core - Blue, 4 Core - Green
Core Identification : 3 Core - Red,Yellow, Blue, 4 Core - Red,Yellow, Blue, Black
Packaging : Available on 500 metre wooden drums
Technical Data
Conductor Volt Approx.

Approx. Current Drop
Cable Minimum Resistance Cable
Overall Rating
Size Bending @ 20°C Mass per
Diameter * 1f 3f
Radius Maximum 100m Coil
220V 380V
3 Core (Blue)
1,5 x 3 82 0,15 15 13,3 29 25 10,2
2,5 x 3 94 0,2 20 7,98 17 15 11,7
4x3 108 0,3 30 4,96 12 9,5 13,5
6x3 121 0,5 35 3,30 7,3 6,4 15,1
10 x 3 141 0,6 50 1,91 4,3 3,8 17,6
16 x 3 161 0,8 65 1,21 2,8 2,4 20,1
4 Core (Green)
1,5 x 4 89 0,2 15 13,3 29 25 11,2
2,5 x 4 102 0,25 20 7,98 17 15 12,8
4x4 116 0,35 30 4,96 12 9,5 14,6
6x4 132 0,5 35 3,30 7,3 6,4 16,5
10 x 4 153 0,7 50 1,91 4,3 3,8 19,2
16 x 4 176 1 65 1,21 2,8 2,4 22,0

12
General Welding Cable
EPM/CM or EPM/CR
Cable Description
Single core flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1, EPM (Ethylene-propylene monomer) insulated, CM (Chloronated
Polyethylene) or CR (Polychloropene) sheathed, heavy duty welding cables.
Heavy duty welding for:
• Indoor and outdoor electric welding equipment.
Properties
Voltage Rating : 100V ac or dc to earth for welding applications
Core Identification : EPM/CM - Outer CM sheath is coloured
: EPM/CR - EPM insulation is coloured and CR sheath is black
Technical Data
Physical Properties
Conductor Dimensions
Maximum Approx.
Nominal
Maximum Resistance Approx. Cable
Colour Conductor Approx. Thickness
Diameter of Untinned Overall Mass
Code Size Diameter of
of Wires Conductor Diameter
Insulation
at 20°C
(mm²) (mm) (mm) (W/km) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
Green 16 0,31 5,2 1,210 2,0 9,2 0,25
Blue 25 0,31 7,1 0,780 2,0 11,1 0,35
Grey 35 0,31 8,5 0,554 2,0 12,5 0,45
Red 50 0,31 10,4 0,386 2,2 14,8 0,60
Brown 70 0,31 11,6 0,272 2,4 16,4 0,75
Yellow 95 0,31 14,1 0,206 2,6 19,3 1,10
Black 120 0,51 15,6 0,161 2,8 21,2 1,40
Electrical Properties
Class of Welding
D.C.
Automatic Manual Very
Conductor Voltage
Intermittent Drop
Size
Semi-automatic
Maximum Current Rating (A) for Duty Cycles of:
(mm²) 100% 85% 60% 30% 20% mV/A/m
16 131 134 142 172 199 1,6
25 177 182 197 246 289 1,0
35 220 229 252 322 380 0,8
50 280 293 327 426 507 0,6
70 346 364 411 546 654 0,5
95 422 446 508 681 819 0,4
120 493 523 599 809 976 0,3

- Assumed duty cycle period 5 minutes.
- Derating of maximum current for other ambient temperatures - use rating factor X as given below:
Ambient temperature, ºC : 25 30 35 40 45
Rating factor, X : 1,04 1,00 0,95 0,91 0,85
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PVC Nitrile Cable
Panelling/Welding
Cable Description
Single core flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1, insulated with general purpose flexible grade PVC and sheathed with
a flexible grade waterproof PVC/Nitrile.
A flexible power cable where flexibility is needed in equipment such as:
• LVTransformer Connections • Motor Control Centres
• GeneralWiring Applications • Distribution Boards
Properties
Specification : SANS 1574 Part 3
Core Identification : Red, Black, Blue,Yellow (Other colours on request)
Packaging : Shrink-wrapped coils from 16mm² to 70mm² or 500m drums
: The product is sequentially marked at one metre intervals
Technical Data
Approximate Continuous
Approx. Approx. Current Rating Approx.
Conductor Impedance Volt Drop
Conductor Cable * Cable
Size at 70°C
Diameter Diameter Mass
(mV/A/m) (A)
(mm²) (mm) (mm) (W/km) 1j 3j 1j 3j (kg/100m)
16 5,2 10,8 1,460 2,8 2,4 76 64 23,00
25 7,1 13,5 0,933 1,7 1,5 104 88 31,50
35 8,5 15,3 0,663 1,3 1,1 125 106 42,50
50 10,4 18,4 0,462 0,9 0,8 148 126 57,50
70 11,6 21,2 0,326 0,7 0,6 187 159 76,00
95 14,1 24,1 0,247 0,5 0,4 232 198 101,00
120 15,6 25,6 0,193 0,4 0,4 265 226 129,00
150 17,30 27,7 0,16 0,3 0,3 299 255 159,00
185 20,00 30,8 0,14 0,3 0,3 343 292 189,00
* Note: - Current ratings are based on cable installed in a cubicle, and may vary depending on other applications.
- Maximum conductor temperature is 70°C.
Rating factor, X : 1,04 1,00 0,95 0,91 0,85
Fault rating : 115A/mm² (1 Second)
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Nitrile Trailing Cable
Flexible PVC - 4 Core
Cable Description
High conductivity bunch plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Cores insulated and bedded with Flexible PVC.
Flexible Grade PVC / Nitrile outer sheath.
• Power supply of mobile and stationary industrial machinery
• Applications that require medium duty abrasion and where oil and water resistance is required.
Properties
Good chemical resistance. Flame retardant, self extinguishing. Oil and water resistant.

Sheath Identification : PVC / Nitrile - Orange
Core Identification : Red,Yellow, Blue, Black
Technical Data
Conductor 1f
Approx. Current Approx.
Cable Resistance Volt
Overall Rating Cable
Size @ 20°C Drop
Diameter * Mass
Maximum
(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg/m)

1,5 x 4 11 15 13,3 25 0,2
2,5 x 4 13 20 7,98 15 0,3
4x4 15 30 4,96 9,5 0,4
6x4 17 35 3,30 6,4 0,5
10 x 4 20 50 1,91 3,8 0,7
16 x 4 23 65 1,21 2,4 1
25 x 4 26,2 95 0,78 0,87 1,4

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Monster Cable
Flexible Wiring
Cable Description
High conductivity bunched plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. 2 Core insulated with general purpose flexible
grade PVC to SANS 1411 Part 2.
For the wiring of:
• Audio (Loud Speaker Leads)Equipment • Solar Power Industry
Properties
Specification : ABERDARE Specification
Core Identification : Transparent with Blue Stripe
Packaging : 100m shrink-wrapped coils or 100m reels
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

1,00 30/0,2 2,9 x 5,8 10 19,5 46 3,6
1,6 51/0,2 4,1 x 8,2 16 11 33 6,3
3,0 90/0,2 5,5 x 11 29 6,5 16 10,2

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HRQ Insulated Cable
HighTemperature Insulated Wire 105°C
Cable Description
High conductivity solid copper conductor to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated with D5 High temperature PVC 105°C to SANS 1411
Part 2.
For the wiring of:
• Capacitor Tails • Ballasts for Fluorescent Lights
Properties
Core Identification : White, Yellow, Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Tan, Light Blue and White with a choice of either Yellow,
Orange, Red, Black, Blue or Brown Stripes
Packaging : 7000m lengths down coiled into cardboard barrels
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

0,5 1 x 0,8 2,6 15 36 96,1 1,1
* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.

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Illumination Cable
Flexible Wiring (also called Maconite)
Cable Description
High conductivity stranded plain copper conductors. Insulated and sheathed with general purpose flexible grade PVC in a flat
parallel configuration.
• For festoon lighting at festivals, parties, outdoor functions
• Other applications where quick fit lamp holders are used or required
Properties
The correct size profile and soft sheath allows for a watertight seal between the standard lamp holder and the cable.
Specification : SANS 1507 AFAA

Sheath Colour : Black or Red
Core Identification : Black and Red
: 1000m drums available on request
Technical Data
1f Approx.
Approx. Current Conductor
Cable Number Volt Cable
Overall Rating Resistance
Size of Drop Mass per
Diameter * @ 20°C
Cores 100m Coil

2,5 2 7,98 25 15 10,2 x 5,6 12

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Panel Flex Cable
Single Core Flexible Wiring
Cable Description
High conductivity bunched plain flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1. Insulated with general purpose flexible grade
PVC in all colours to SANS 1411 Part 2.
For the wiring of all types of:
• Control panels • Light fittings • Communication panels • Appliances
Properties
Voltage Rating : 300 / 500V and 600 / 1000V
Core Identification : Blue, Black, Brown,Yellow/Green, Orange, Pink,Violet, Grey,White, Red
: 500m lengths available on request
: 2500m, 4000m and 7000m lengths down coiled into cardboard barrels available on request.
(depending on size)
Technical Data
Approx. Current
Overall Rating
Diameter *

600 / 1000V
0,5 15/0,2 2,6 11 39 93,3 1,1
0,75 23/0,2 2,8 14 26 62,2 1,3
1 30/0,2 3,0 16 19,5 46,7 1,6
1,5 44/0,2 3,3 20 13,3 31,8 2,2
2,5 72/0,2 3,7 26 7,98 19,1 3,1
4 112/0,2 4,8 35 4,95 11,8 4,9
6 175/0,2 5,3 43 3,30 7,9 7,3
10 294/0,2 9,1 58 1,91 4,6 11,1
16 462/0,2 10,0 75 1,21 2,9 16,7
25 721/0,21 12,7 100 0,780 1,9 27,1
35 1026/0,21 14,5 122 0,55 1,3 35,8

- Rating for 2 wires only
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Power Panel Flex Cable
Cable Description
Single core flexible copper conductors to SANS 1411 Part 1, insulated with general purpose flexible grade PVC and sheathed with
a flexible grade waterproof PVC/Nitrile
A flexible power cable where flexibility is needed in equipment such as:
• LV transformer connections • Motor control centres
• General wiring applications • Distribution boards
Properties
Specification : SANS 1574 Part 3
Core Identification : Red, Black, Blue,Yellow (Other colours on request)
Packaging : Shrink-wrapped coils from 16mm² to 70mm² or 500m drums
: The product is sequentially marked at one metre intervals.
Technical Data
Approx. Approx. Approx. Continuous Approx.

Conductor Impedance Volt Drop Current Rating *
Conductor Cable Cable
Size Diameter at 70°C
Diameter Mass
(mV/A/m) (A)
(mm²) (mm) (mm) (W/km) 1f 3f 1f 3f (kg/100m)
16 5,2 10,8 1,460 2,8 2,4 76 64 23,00
25 7,1 13,5 0,933 1,7 1,5 104 88 31,50
35 8,5 15,3 0,663 1,3 1,1 125 106 42,50
50 10,4 18,4 0,462 0,9 0,8 148 126 57,50
70 11,6 21,2 0,326 0,7 0,6 187 159 76,00
95 14,1 24,1 0,247 0,5 0,4 232 198 101,00
120 15,6 25,6 0,193 0,4 0,4 265 226 129,00
150 17,30 27,7 0,16 0,3 0,3 299 255 159,00
185 20,00 30,8 0,14 0,3 0,3 343 292 189,00
* Note: - Current ratings are based on cable installed in a cubicle, and may vary depending on other applications.
- Maximum conductor temperature is 70°C.
Rating factor, X : 1,04 1,00 0,95 0,91 0,85
Fault rating : 115A/mm² (1 Second)
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Bare Copper
21
Bare Copper
Earth Wiring Cable
Cable Description
High conductivity plain soft stranded copper conductors to SANS 1411.
For the wiring of earthing circuits where general house wiring is used.
• 1,5mm² - Amp's @ 30°C = 20 • 2,5mm² - Amp's @ 30°C = 27
• 4,00mm² - Amp's @ 30°C = 37 • 6,00mm² - Amp's @ 30°C = 70
Properties
Sheath Identification : Copper
Packaging : 1,5mm² - 6mm², 5kg & 25kg coils
: 10mm² - 16mm², 25kg & 500kg wooden drums
: 25mm² - 240mm² & 500kg wooden drums
Technical Data
Conductor Nominal Approximate

Size Stranding Meters
(mm²) (No. x Diameter) (mm.kg)

1,5 7/0,53 72,22
2,5 7/0,66 46,62
4 7/0,85 27,46
6 7/1,04 18,75
10 7/1,35 11,13
16 7/1,67 7,27
25 19/1,38* 4,54
35 19/1,62* 3,34
50 19/1,88* 2,46
70 19/2,28* 1,56
95 19/2,50 1,13
120 37/2,03 0,91
150 37/2,28 0,739
185 37/2,50 0,599
240 37/2,98 0,450
* Note : Compacted conductors
Example : Customer requires : 180m of 70mm² Copper Earth, Wire. 1kg of 70mm² Copper is therefore = 1,58m.
So 180m divided by 1,58 = 113,92kg say 114kg
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Low Voltage Armoured Cables
23
Bells & Mains Cable
PVC PVC SWA PVC (FR) BLK/Red
Electrical and physical properties of 3 and 4 core PVC insulated PVC bedded *SWA PVC sheathed 600/1000 V cables with
aluminium or copper conductors and manufactured to SANS 1507-3.
* Where the armouring of cable is used as the earth continuity path, it may be necessary to replace some of the steel wires with
tinned copper wires (ECC) or to use a supplementary earth continuity conductor.
Technical Data
Copper Conductors
1 Sec Nominal Diameters
Cable Current Rating Approx.
Size Impe- Volt Short Mass
D1 d D2
dance Drop Circuit
Ground Ducts Air Rating 3c 4c 3c 4c 3c 4c 3c 4c
(mm²) (A) (A) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kA) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (kg/km)
1,5 24 20 19 14,48 25,080 0,17 8,51 9,33 1,25 1,25 14,13 14,95 448 501
2,5 32 26 26 8,87 15,363 0,28 9,61 10,56 1,25 1,25 15,23 16,18 522 597
4 42 34 35 5,52 9,561 0,46 11,40 12,57 1,25 1,25 17,02 18,39 667 762
6 53 43 45 3,69 6,391 0,69 12,58 13,90 1,25 1,25 18,4 19,72 790 910
10 70 58 62 2,19 3,793 1,15 14,59 16,14 1,25 1,25 20,41 21,96 996 1169
16 91 75 83 1,38 2,390 1,84 16,55 19,18 1,25 1,25 22,37 25,92 1295 1768
25 119 96 110 0,8749 1,515 2,87 19,46 21,34 1,60 1,60 26,46 28,34 1838 2196
35 143 116 135 0,6335 1,097 4,02 20,89 23,97 1,60 1,60 27,89 31,17 2215 2732
50 169 138 163 0,4718 0,817 5,75 24,26 28,14 1,60 1,60 31,46 36,54 2871 3893
70 210 171 207 0,3325 0,576 8,05 27,07 31,29 2,00 2,00 35,47 40,09 3617 4837
95 251 205 251 0,2460 0,427 10,92 31,19 35,82 2,00 2,00 39,99 44,62 4901 6115
120 285 234 290 0,2012 0,348 13,80 33,38 38,10 2,00 2,00 42,18 47,40 5720 7269
150 320 263 332 0,1698 0,294 17,25 36,68 42,05 2,00 2,00 45,98 52,65 6908 9250
185 361 298 378 0,1445 0,250 21,27 40,82 46,75 2,50 2,50 51,12 57,45 8690 11039
240 416 344 445 0,1220 0,211 27,60 46,43 53,06 2,50 2,50 57,13 64,16 10767 13726
300 465 385 510 0,1090 0,189 34,50 51,10 58,53 2,50 2,50 62,20 70,13 12950 16544
Aluminium Conductors
1 Sec Nominal Diameters
Cable Current Rating Approx.
Impe- Volt Short
Size D1 d D2 Mass
dance Drop Circuit
Ground Ducts Air Rating 3c 4c 3c 4c 3c 4c 3c 4c
(mm²) (A) (A) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kA) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (kg/km)
25 90 73 80 1,4446 2,502 1,80 17,76 20,65 1,60 1,60 24,76 27,65 1301 1554
35 108 87 99 1,0465 1,813 2,52 19,33 21,93 1,60 1,60 26,33 29,13 1477 1757
50 129 104 119 0,7749 1,342 3,61 21,87 25,05 1,60 1,60 29,07 32,25 1782 2150
70 158 130 151 0,5388 0,9333 5,05 24,76 29,27 1,60 1,60 31,96 37,67 2132 2930
95 192 157 186 0,3934 0,681 6,86 28,68 33,73 2,00 2,00 37,08 42,53 2908 3647
120 219 179 216 0,3148 0,545 8,66 31,09 35,44 2,00 2,00 39,89 44,24 3328 4023
150 245 201 250 0,2607 0,452 10,83 33,99 39,39 2,00 2,50 42,79 49,69 3837 5276
185 278 229 287 0,2133 0,369 13,35 37,80 44,51 2,00 2,50 47,10 54,81 4557 6231
240 324 268 342 0,1708 0,296 17,32 42,60 50,04 2,50 2,50 52,90 61,14 5977 7550
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Under short circuit conditions a maximum conductor temerature of 160 C is allowed for a maximum of 1 second
Maximum Sustained Ambient Air Depth of Laying

Ground Ground Thermal
Conductor Temperature to top of
Temperature Resistivity
Temperature (Free Air Shaded) Cable or Duct
o o o
70 C 25 C 30 C 1,2 K.m/W 500mm
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Multicore Cable
Low-voltage Armoured Cable
Electrical and physical properties of Multicore PVC Insulated PVC Bedded *SWA PVC sheathed 600/1000 V cables with stranded
copper conductors manufactured to SANS 1507-3.
* Where the armouring of cable is used as the earth continuity path, it may be necessary to replace some of the steel wires with
tinned copper wires (ECC) or to use a supplementary earth continuity conductor.
Technical Data
1.5mm² Multicore Cables
No of Current Rating Nominal Diameters

Impedance Capacitance Mass
Cores
Ground Ducts Air (mm)
(A) (A) (A) (W/km) (nF/lm) D1 d D2 (kg/km)
2 29 23 22 14,4782 422 8,1 1,25 13,8 422
3 24 20 19 14,4782 422 8,6 1,25 14,3 456
4 24 20 19 14,4782 422 9,5 1,25 15,1 510
5 21 17 17 14,4782 422 10,3 1,25 15,8 577
6 20 16 16 14,4782 422 11,4 1,25 17,0 613
7 18 15 15 14,4782 422 11,4 1,25 17,0 629
8 17 14 14 14,4782 422 12,6 1,25 18,2 710
10 16 13 13 14,4782 413 14,8 1,25 20,7 837
12 15 12 12 14,4782 413 15,3 1,25 21,2 901
14 14 11 12 14,4782 413 16,2 1,60 22,0 980
19 12 10 11 14,4782 379 19,2 1,60 25,9 1404
24 11 9 10 14,4782 379 22,4 1,60 29,3 1687
27 11 8 10 14,4782 379 22,9 1,60 29,8 1783
30 10 8 9 14,4782 379 23,7 1,60 30,7 1867
37 9 7 9 14,4782 379 25,9 1,60 32,8 2153
2.5mm² Multicore Cables
Cores
2 37 31 31 8,8668 487 9,0 1,25 14,7 475
3 32 26 26 8,8668 487 9,6 1,25 15,2 524
4 32 26 26 8,8668 487 10,6 1,25 16,2 606
5 27 22 22 8,8668 487 11,5 1,25 17 690
6 25 20 21 8,8668 487 12,7 1,25 18,5 737
7 24 19 20 8,8668 487 12,7 1,25 18,5 756
8 22 18 19 8,8668 487 13,0 1,25 18,9 806
10 21 17 18 8,8668 477 16,6 1,60 22,5 1000
12 19 15 17 8,8668 434 18,1 1,60 24,8 1306
14 18 14 16 8,8668 434 19,0 1,60 25,7 1421
19 16 13 14 8,8668 434 21,4 1,60 28,1 1695
24 14 12 13 8,8668 434 25,1 1,60 32,0 2053
27 14 11 13 8,8668 434 25,7 1,60 32,6 2181
30 13 10 12 8,8668 434 26,6 2,00 34,8 2594
37 12 10 11 8,8668 410 29,4 2,00 37,6 3011

Maximum Sustained Ambient Air Depth of Laying
Ground Ground Thermal
Conductor Temperature to top of
Temperature Resistivity
Temperature (Free Air Shaded) Cable or Duct
o o o
70 C 25 C 30 C 1,2 K.m/W 500mm
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Multicore Cable
Low-voltage Armoured Cable
Technical Data
4mm² Multicore Cables

Cores
2 50 41 41 5,5171 487 10,2 1,25 16,3 597
3 42 34 35 5,5171 487 10,9 1,25 17,0 669
4 42 34 35 5,5171 487 12,3 1,25 18,4 764
5 35 28 29 5,5171 487 13,6 1,25 19,7 884
6 33 27 28 5,5171 487 14,9 1,25 21,0 961
7 31 25 26 5,5171 487 14,9 1,25 21,0 986
8 29 24 25 5,5171 487 18,1 1,25 24,2 1079
10 27 22 24 5,5171 477 20,2 1,60 27,0 1251
12 25 20 22 5,5171 434 20,4 1,60 28,2 1211
14 23 19 21 5,5171 434 22,8 1,60 29,6 1885
19 21 16 19 5,5171 434 24,9 2,00 32,5 2282
6mm² Multicore Cables

Cores
2 62 51 53 3,6868 556 11,8 1,25 17,4 684
3 53 43 45 3,6868 556 12,6 1,25 18,4 791
4 53 43 45 3,6868 556 13,9 1,25 19,7 911
Sustained Current Rating Factors for Non-Standard Conditions for both PVDAC and Multicore LV PVC Cables
Maximum Maximum
Conductor Ground Conductor Air
Temperature Temperature (°C) Temperature Temperature (°C)
(°C) (°C)
25 30 35 40 30 35 40 45
70 70
1,00 0,94 0,88 0,82 1,00 0,94 0,87 0,79
Depth of Laying (mm) Direct in Ground
500 1,00
800 0,96
1000 0,94
1250 0,92
1500 0,90
Current Rating Factors for Grouping of Multicore Cables Installed Horizontally in Air
No of Direct in ground
Cables
in group Axial Spacing (mm)
Touching 150 300 450 600
2 0,81 0,87 0,91 0,93 0,94
3 0,70 0,78 0,84 0,87 0,90
4 0,63 0,74 0,81 0,86 0,89
5 0,59 0,70 0,78 0,83 0,87
6 0,55 0,67 0,76 0,82 0,86
No of Cables 2 3 5 6 9
Condition Derating Factor
Cables touching 0,86 0,81 0,75 0,74 0,72
Clearance D* between cables 0,91 0,89 0,87 0,87 0,85
* Note: - D is overall diameter of one cable
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Single Core Cable
Low-voltage AWA
Electrical and physical properties of single core stranded copper conductors, PVC Insulated, PVC bedded, AWA PVC sheathed
600 / 1000V cables manufactured to SANS 1507-3.
Technical Data
Cables in Trefoil Formation

Rated Approx.
Approximate Diameters Impedance
Area Mass Current Rating Voltage Drop
per Amp
Ground Ducts Air per metre
(mm²) D1 d D2 (kg/km) (W/km) (A) (A) (A) (mV)
25 8,35 1,25 15,45 563 0,879 125 112 121 1,52
35 9,40 1,25 16,50 700 0,639 156 140 147 1,11
50 10,95 1,25 18,05 846 0,479 183 165 177 0,83
70 12,59 1,25 19,89 1128 0,339 223 200 221 0,59
95 14,74 1,25 22,04 1504 0,257 266 238 273 0,45
120 16,16 1,60 25,16 1784 0,213 301 269 314 0,37
150 17,99 1,60 26,99 2102 0,182 336 299 357 0.32
185 20,10 1,60 29,30 2547 0,157 370 329 401 0,27
240 23,11 1,60 32,31 3114 0,134 410 363 481 0,23
300 26,25 2,0 37,05 4124 0,123 476 420 546 0,21
400 29,50 2,0 41,50 5133 0,113 529 465 622 0,19
500 32,51 2,0 44,51 6203 0,106 581 509 695 0,18
630 38,75 2,5 51,75 8218 0,099 623 541 779 0,17
Maximum Sustained
Conductor
Temperature
o o o
70 C 25 C 30 C 1,2 K.m/W 500mm
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Electrodac Cables
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Armadac®
PVC PVC SWA PVC (FR) BLK/Red (1,9 / 3,3 kV)
D1
D1 = Diameter over bedding sheath d = Diameter of armour wire D2 = Diameter over outer sheath D2
Cable Description
Electrical and physical properties of 3 core PVC insulated PVC bedded SWA PVC sheathed 1,9 / 3,3 kV cables with copper
conductors and manufactured to SANS 1507-3.
Application Information
The cost effectiveness of transferring power over long distances through intermediate step-up step-down systems is desirable for
the electrification of industrial and residential installations, including game lodges.
Armadac® consists of 3 circular stranded plain soft copper conductors, PVC insulated, PVC bedded, Steel Wire Armoured, PVC
sheathed, 1,9 / 3,3 kV manufactured to SANS 1507-3. Applications where this cable can typically be used include, amongst others,
residential installations, game lodges and general long distance electricity transfer applications at intermediate voltage.
Advantages of using an intermediate voltage cable over the conventional 400V 3-phase system offered by the increased voltage of
3,3 kV include the fact that volt drop will be considerably lower and small conductor sizes (10mm², 16mm² or 25mm²) will suffice
for most applications.The Armadac® cable is steel wire armoured and provides a robust mechanical protection to the cable, hence
it is suitable to be installed underground. Furthermore, Armadac® offers additional protection against attack by rodents and other
animals as provided by the steel wire armouring. The steel wire armouring can also be utilized as an earth continuity path,
therefore eliminating the need for an external earth conductor. Armadac® makes use of circular cores which limits electrical stress
in the insulation and also incorporates a flame retardant PVC Sheath, which limits the spread of fire.
Properties
Core Identification : Red,Yellow, Blue
Technical Data
Electrical & Physical Properties

Cable Current Rating 1 Sec Nominal Diameters
Impe- Volt Short
Size * dance Approx.
Drop Circuit D1 d D2 Mass
Ground Ducts Air (Z) Rating
(mm²) (A) (A) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kA) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
10 68 58 60 2.34 2,2 1,4 20,7 1,6 227,3 1543
16 91 76 81 1.47 1,4 2,2 22,8 1,6 29,6 1859
25 113 95 103 0.93 0,9 3,4 24,9 1,6 31,7 2221
- Recommended depth of lay 500mm. Soil thermal resistivity

1,2 km/W
- Soil temperature at 25°C
- * In ground at 500mm depth
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Airdac SNE Cable
House Service Connecting Cable with or without Pilot Cores
Cable Description
Circular stranded hard drawn copper phase conductor, XLPE insulated with concentrically arranged identified neutral and bare
earth conductors. Polyethylene sheathed 600/1000V service connection cable. Nylon ripcord laid under sheath. Manufactured to
SANS 1507 -6.
• Small overall diameter - concentric construction (SNE - Seperate Neutral Earth).

• Lower mass - due to smaller diameter - no steel wire armour.
• Increased safety - reliable earthing.
• Improved reliability - UV stable sheath and core insulation and water blocked.
• Tamper and vandal proof - unauthorised access to phase conductor inhibited by concentric layer.
• Easy strip with nylon ripcord.
Technical Data
Cable Size (mm²) 10 16
Phase Conductor Resistance (Ohm/km) DC @ 20 °C 1,90 1,20
Earth Size (mm²) 7,5 10
Neutral Size (mm²) 10 16
Phase Core Impedance (Z) (Ohm/km) 2,34 1,47
Current Rating* (A) 50 70
Pilot Cores (No. x OD) Solid (mm) 2 x 1,13 2 x 1,13
* Note: - In air, with 30 °C ambient with maximum conductor temperature 90 °C

Mechanical Properties
Phase Conductor (No. x OD)(mm) 7 x 1,35 7 x 1,67
Nominal InsulationThickness (mm) 1,0 1,0
Neutral Conductor (No. x OD)(mm) 7 x 1,33 7 x 1,76
Earth Conductor (No. x OD)(mm) 3 x 1,78 3 x 2,20
Nominal SheathThickness (mm) 1,6 1,6
Approximate Cable OD (mm) 12,8 14,5
Approximate Cable Mass (kg/km) 320 485
Installation Data
Based on
Span (m) 10 20 30 40 50
UTS** MWT***
SAG* (mm) 10 mm² 45 180 400 710 1110 3600 900
SAG* (mm) 16 mm² 40 170 380 670 1050 5760 1440
Note: * Assuming worst conditions, i.e. - 5,5 °C with simultaneous wind speed of 31 m/s and measured at midspan.
** UTS = Minimum ultimate tensile strength.
*** MWT = Minimum working tension.
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Airdac II CNE Cable
House Service Connect
Cable Description
Circular stranded hard-drawn copper phase conductor, XLPE insulated with concentrically arranged bare earth conductors.
Polyethylene sheathed 600/1000 V house service connection cable. Nylon ripcord laid under sheath. Manufactured to SANS
1507-6.
• Small overall diameter - concentric construction

• Lower mass - due to smaller diameter - no steel wire armour
• Increased safety - reliable earthing
• Improved reliability - UV stable sheath and core insulation
• Tamper and vandal proof - unauthorised access to phase conductor inhibited by concentric layer
• Easy strip with nylon ripcord
Technical Data
Phase Conductor Resistance (Ohm/km) DC @ 20 °C 4,80 1,90
Phase Core Impedance (Z) (Ohm/km) 5,88 2,34
Current Rating (A)* 30 50
Symmetrical Short Circuit Rating for 1s in kA 0,572 1,431
* Note: - In air, with 30 °C ambient with maximum conductor temperature 90 °C

Phase Conductor {No. x OD} (mm) 7 x 0,92 7 x 1,45
Nominal InsulationThickness (mm) 1,0 1,0
Earth Size (mm²) 4 10
Earth Conductor {No. x OD} (mm) 8 x 0,85 18 x 0,85
Nominal SheathThickness (mm) 1,4 1,4
Approximate Cable OD (mm) 9,0 11,0
Approximate Cable Mass (kg/km) 121 249
Installation Data
Based on
Span (m) 10 20 30 40 50
UTS** MWT***
SAG* (mm) 4 mm² 40 165 370 650 1020 1480 370
SAG* (mm) 10 mm² 35 140 310 550 870 3600 900
Note: * Assuming worst conditions, i.e. temperature -5,5°C with simultaneous wind speed of 31m/s and measured at midspan.
** UTS = Minimum ultimate tensile strength. Safety factor of 2,5.
*** MWT = Minimum working tension.
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Aerial Bundle Conductor (ABC) Cable
Cable Description
Self-supporting system consists of four cores of hard-drawn stranded and compacted aluminum conductors of equal cross-
section and insulated with carbon-loaded XLPE to ensure UV protection. All cores strained equally. Supporting-core system
consists of three phase cores of hard-drawn stranded compacted aluminium conductors insulated with carbon- loaded XLPE laid
up around an aluminium-alloy supporting core insulated with carbon loaded XLPE to ensure UV protection. Additional sub-
conductors optional in both self-supporting and supporting-core systems.
• Economical • Flexible • Safe • Vandal proof • Durable • Aesthetically pleasing • Adaptable
Properties
Specification : SANS 1418 Part 1 and 2
Core Identification : Phase 1,2 and 3 indented, • Non strain-bearing neutral, 2 longitudinal ribs on opposite surfaces 0,5mm x
1,00mm • Strain-bearing (supporting) neutral, 1 longitudinal rib on one surface 0,5mm x 1,00mm
Technical Data
Self Supporting System Supporting Core System
Current Short Circuit Conductor Conductor
Cable Rating Induction Impendance Induction Impendance
Rating Resistance Resistance Supporting
Size (Note 1) (Note 2) (ac) @ 80°C Reactance (z) @ 50Hz Reactance (z) @ 50Hz
@ 20°C Core Size
@ 50Hz at 80°C (mm) @ 50Hz at 80°C
mm² (A) kA (W/km) (W/km) (W/km) (W/km) mm² (W/km) (W/km)
25 105 2,3 1,200 1,490 0,096 1,493 54,6 0,101 1,493
35 144 3,2 0,868 1,078 0,096 1,082 54,6 0,097 1,082
50 183 4,6 0,641 0,796 0,090 0,801 54,6 0,089 0,801
70 228 6,4 0,443 0,550 0,089 0,557 54,6 0,086 0,557
95 277 8,5 0,320 0,397 0,086 0,406 54,6 0,081 0,405
120 322 11,0 0,253 0,314 0,084 0,325 70 0,079 0,324
150 350 13,8 0,206 0,256 0,082 0,269 95 0,079 0,268
NOTES : 1. Continuous current ratings are given for ambient temperature of 35 °C, and maximum conductor Temp °C 25 30 35 40 45
temperature of 80 °C. For other ambient temperatures use adjoining rating factors
2. Short circuit ratings of 1 second duration, for a final conductor temperature of 130 ° C. Factor 1.11 1.05 1.00 0.94 0.88
Self Supporting System Supporting Core System
Cable Conductor Core
Size Diameter Diameter Approx. Approx. Maximum Approx. Approx. Maximum
Supporting
Assembly Assembly Design Assembly Assembly Design
Core Size
Phase Cores Min Max Min Max Diameter Mass Load Diameter
(mm) Mass Load
mm² (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) (kN) mm² (mm) (kg/km) (kN)
25 5,6 6,5 8,4 9,6 25 400 5 54,6 26 507 6
35 6,6 7,5 9,8 11,1 27 540 7 54,6 28 612 6
50 7,7 8,6 10,9 12,3 29 697 9 54,6 32 730 6
70 9,3 10,2 12,9 14,3 33 982 14 54,6 34 944 6
95 11,0 12,0 14,6 16,2 37 1302 19 54,6 38 1183 6
120 12,5 13,5 16,1 17,5 41 1470 24 70,0 40 1600 8
150 13,9 15,0 17,5 19,2 45 2011 30 95,0 44 1870 13
Above Plus 25mm² Auxiliary Core
25 25 505 32 612
35 32 645 34 717
50 34 802 36 835
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
70 38 1087 38 1049
95 42 1407 42 1288
120 44 1575 50 1705
150 48 2116 56 1975
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General Information
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Product Range
Our Services are Wide but Specialised
The Aberdare Group's product range and services are wide but specialised. Tried and tested and carrying South African
Bureau of Standards (SABS) marks and complying with International Standards, we stand by our products.
Paper Insulated Cables up to 42 kV • General Welding cable

• Screened or belted • Monster Cable
• Fully impregnated, general purpose, • HRQ Insulated Cable
heavy duty or drained • Panel Flex Cable
• Copper or Aluminium conductors up to • Illumination Cable
400mm² (3 core) and 1000mm² (single core) • PVC Nitrile Panel Cable
• Nitrile Trailing Cable
XLPE Insulated Cables up to 66 kV • Bare Copper
• Individually screened • Single Core PVC 1kV Cable
• Copper or aluminium conductors up to • Single Core XLPE PVC 3.3kV Cable
300mm² (3 core) and 500mm² (single core)
Low Voltage Armoured Cables
Elastomeric Insulated Cables • Bells and Mains Cable
• Flexible Cable (Types HO5 RN-F,HO7 RN-F) • Multicore Cable
• Welding Cable • Single Core Cable
• Mining Trailing Cable (Up to 33kV)
Electrodac Cables
Overhead Aluminium Conductors • Aerial Bundle Conductor (ABC) (LV & MV)
• AAC (All Aluminium Conductors) • Airdac SNE Cable
• AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductors) • Airdac CNE Cable
• ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced)
• PHDC (Plain Hard Drawn Copper) Intermediate Voltage Cables
• Armadac Cable
General Wire Insulated & Bare Copper Wire
• Slipdac Single Core Cable Specialised Cables
• Surfix Cable • SafeEarth Cable
• Flat Twin and Earth Cable • Insulated Airfield Lighting Cable
• Cabtyre Cable
• Submersible Pump Cable Theft Prevention Technology
• Audio cord (Ripcord) • CableGuard™
Technical / Product Application queries email: [email protected] call: +27 (0)11 396 8107
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Useful Technical Data
Correction Factors for Direct Solar Radiation
Correction Factor
Colour Solar Radiation
Code 1000 W/m² 1250 W/m²
(Coastal) (Highveld)
1,5 - 10 0,70 0,62
16 - 35 0,68 0,57
50 - 95 0,65 0,53
120 - 185 0,62 0,49
240 - 400 0,59 0,44
Short Circuit Ratings for PVC Insulated Cables
where Isc = Short circuit rating in amps

K = A constant combining temperature limits
and properties of conductor materials
A = Area of conductor
t = Duration of short circuit in seconds
Values of conductor / temperature constant K
Insulation Conductor Operating Short Circuit

Temp °C Temp °C K Factor
Material Material
PVC Copper 70 160 115
PVC Aluminium 70 160 76
Bending Radii
PVC Insulated Cables 1000V

Multi and Single Core 16 - 50 mm² 8xd
70 mm² and greater 10 x d
FLAMOSAFE RANGE OF FIRE PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRIC CABLES
FR (Flame Retardant) Red and LHFR (Low Halogen) Blue Stripe NHLSFR (Non Halogen) White
Orange Stripe cables are designed cables has specially formulated PVC Stripe cables are designed to reduce
to reduce the spread of fire along a that reduces the emission of hydro- flame propagation and smoke in
cable tray or duct. However, when chloric acid during burning of the those instances where a fire may
these cables burn, they give off large cables. (LOHAL®) develop. By replacing the standard
quantities of toxic gases and smoke. PVC with XLPE insulation and EVA
(FYRGARD®) bedding and outer sheath, no HCI
gases will be liberated during the
burning of the cables. (LOTOX®)
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Low Voltage Cable Range

Revised 07/ 2012

Low Voltage Armoured Cables 23

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables, installed in a duct.

The following benefits are relevant:

ABERDARE CABLES has established

See attached photograph of the

Photo 1: Photo 3: Photo 2:

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Rating calculated for 1kV cable.

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Rating calculated for 3,3kV cable.

PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters

* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.

PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters

* Note: - Rating for two touching cables installed in air.

Note: * Conductors larger than 2,5mm² are usually stranded.

Note: * Conductors larger than 2,5mm² are usually stranded.

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

Conductor Volt Approx.

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

Specification : SANS 1574

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg/m)

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Rating based on two touching cables installed in a duct.

Specification : SANS 1507 AFAA

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

(mm²) (mm) (A) (W/km) (mV/A/m) (kg)

* Note: - Assumed ambient air temperature is 30°C.

Approx. Approx. Approx. Continuous Approx.

Conductor Nominal Approximate

(mm²) (No. x Diameter) (mm.kg)

* Note : Compacted conductors

PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters

Maximum Sustained Ambient Air Depth of Laying

No of Current Rating Nominal Diameters

PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters

No of Current Rating Nominal Diameters

6mm² Multicore Cables

Depth of Laying (mm) Direct in Ground

* Note: - D is overall diameter of one cable

Cables in Trefoil Formation

PVC Current Ratings are Based on the following Environmental Parameters

Electrical Properties Physical Properties

- Recommended depth of lay 500mm. Soil thermal resistivity

• Small overall diameter - concentric construction (SNE - Seperate Neutral Earth).

* Note: - In air, with 30 °C ambient with maximum conductor temperature 90 °C

• Small overall diameter - concentric construction

* Note: - In air, with 30 °C ambient with maximum conductor temperature 90 °C

Paper Insulated Cables up to 42 kV • General Welding cable

Correction Factors for Direct Solar Radiation

Short Circuit Ratings for PVC Insulated Cables