Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 61-12

Issue 5 Publication Date 30th September 2008

Wires, Cords and Cables,

Electrical-Metric Units

Part 5

Cables, Special Purpose, Electrical and

Cables, Power, Electrical

(Small Multi-Core Cables)

Re-Printed 17th June 2011

Incorporating Amendment 2
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Contents

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................1
2 Warning.................................................................................................................................................1
3 Normative References .........................................................................................................................1
4 Materials................................................................................................................................................2
4.1 Sheath ...............................................................................................................................................2
4.2 Construction and Dimensions........................................................................................................2
4.2.1 Conductors ....................................................................................................................................2
4.2.2 Cores ..............................................................................................................................................3
4.2.3 Screens ..........................................................................................................................................4
4.2.4 Lay-up ............................................................................................................................................5
4.2.5 Tapes..............................................................................................................................................5
4.2.6 Identification Threads...................................................................................................................5
4.2.7 Sheath ............................................................................................................................................5
4.2.8 General...........................................................................................................................................6
5 Testing ..................................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Electrical Tests.................................................................................................................................6
5.1.1 Electrical Tests on Cores .............................................................................................................6
5.1.1.1 Voltage Test .................................................................................................................................6
5.1.1.2 Insulation Resistance Test .........................................................................................................6
5.1.1.3 Spark Test ....................................................................................................................................6
5.1.2 Surface Resistivity Test on Black Ink .........................................................................................7
5.1.3 Electrical Tests on Completed Cables........................................................................................7
5.1.3.1 Voltage Test .................................................................................................................................7
5.1.3.2 Spark Test on Collectively Screened and Sheathed Cables (Including Type 16-2-1C)........7
5.1.3.3 Conductor Resistance Test ........................................................................................................7
5.2 Mechanical and Physical Tests on Conductor Wires from Completed Cable...........................7
5.3 Physical Tests on Completed Cables ............................................................................................8
5.3.1 Flexibility........................................................................................................................................8
5.3.2 Colour Stability..............................................................................................................................8
5.3.3 Resistance to Solder Heat (PVC Cores Only) ............................................................................8
6 Product Assurance ..............................................................................................................................8
6.1 Product Conformance Certification (PCC) ....................................................................................8
6.1.1 General Requirements..................................................................................................................8
6.1.2 Initial Compliance .........................................................................................................................9
6.1.3 Product Release and Approval Maintenance.............................................................................9

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6.1.4 Changes to Materials or Process ................................................................................................9

7 Packaging ...........................................................................................................................................10
7.1 Packaging and Labelling...............................................................................................................10
8 Introduction to Table 6 and Table 7 .................................................................................................11
Annex A Packaging and Labelling...............................................................................................................16
A.1 Packing on Reels and Drums .......................................................................................................16
A.1.1 Sealing .........................................................................................................................................16
A.1.2 Reels and Drums.........................................................................................................................16
A.1.3 Length ..........................................................................................................................................16
A.1.4 Wrapping......................................................................................................................................16
A.1.5 Marking ........................................................................................................................................16
Annex B Cable Weights ................................................................................................................................17

Figures

Figure 1 Specimen for Resistance to Solder Heat Test .............................................................................8

Tables

Table 1 Details of Conductors.....................................................................................................................3

Table 2 Details of Cores...............................................................................................................................3
Table 3 Colours of Thread For Identification of Year of Manufacture.....................................................5
Table 4 Details of Sheaths ...........................................................................................................................6
Table 5 Test Requirements........................................................................................................................10
Table 6 Standard Range for Operation up to 70 ºC.................................................................................12
Table 7 Standard Range for Operation up to 85 ºC (Primarily for Navy Department Use)..................14
Table B1 Cable Weights................................................................................................................................17

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Foreword
AMENDMENT RECORD

Amd No Date Text Affected Signature and Date

1 1/04/2011 Table 8 – Core Colour Code; cores 4, 13 & 15

2 17/06/2011 Table 6 & 7 – update min / max column headings

REVISION NOTE

This standard is raised to Issue 5 to update its content.

HISTORICAL RECORD

This standard supersedes the following:

Defence Standard 61-12 Part 5 Issue 4 dated 23/12/2005

Defence Standard 61-12 Part 5 Issue 3 dated 21/09/1981

a) This standard provides requirements for small multi-core electric cables for local interconnection
between and within instruments and electronic equipment for Ministry of Defence use.

b) This standard has been produced on behalf of the Defence Material Standardization Committee (DMSC)
by Defence Cables & Interconnections Working Group.

c) This standard has been agreed by the authorities concerned with its use and is intended to be used
whenever relevant in all future designs, contracts, orders etc. and whenever practicable by amendment
to those already in existence. If any difficulty arises which prevents application of the Defence Standard,
UK Defence Standardization (DStan) shall be informed so that a remedy may be sought.

d) Any enquiries regarding this standard in relation to an invitation to tender or a contract in which it is
incorporated are to be addressed to the responsible technical or supervising authority named in the
invitation to tender or contract.

e) Compliance with this Defence Standard shall not in itself relieve any person from any legal obligations
imposed upon them.

f) This standard has been devised solely for the use of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its contractors
in the execution of contracts for the MOD. To the extent permitted by law, the MOD hereby excludes all
liability whatsoever and howsoever arising (including, but without limitation, liability resulting from
negligence) for any loss or damage however caused when the standard is used for any other purpose.

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Introduction
This Standard provides details of small Multi-core Electrical Cables.

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Wires, Cords and Cables, Electrical-Metric Units - Cables,

Special Purpose, Electrical and Cables, Power, Electrical
(Small Multi-Core Cables)

1 Scope

1.1 Low tension (LT) cores of these cables are insulated with PVC and are suitable for operation up to
440 V rms at frequencies up to 1.6 kHz. High Tension (HT) cores are insulated with polyethylene and are
suitable for operation up to 2000 V rms at frequencies up to 1.6 kHz.

1.2 Current carrying capacities for multi-core cables are not given owing to the varied conditions of
loading and construction. However, for guidance, where a single core of a multi-core cable is loaded, the
current in a 16/0.2 mm conductor should not exceed 2.5 Amps, and in a 37/0.315 mm conductor the current
should not exceed 13 Amps.

1.3 The recommended maximum (conductor) operating temperature for the cables in Table 1 is 70°C but
they may be operated at slightly higher temperatures for short periods. No definite limit can be given for low
temperature because conditions of use are varied and include, for example, the rate of bending, the radius of
bending, and the length of time the cable is exposed to the low temperature. PVC compounds become
increasingly stiff and brittle as their temperature decreases, with the result that if the cable is bent too sharply
or is struck sharply at temperatures lower than about 0°C there is a risk of shattering the PVC.

1.4 Although the insulation and sheath of the cables are tested in a specified manner at temperatures
down to -15°C and -30°C respectively, and although in storage and when once installed, (but not subjected
to flexing or severe vibration) the cables can withstand temperatures as low as -55°C, it is recommended
that they should not be bent in handling unless cable and ambient temperatures are above 0°C and have
been so for the previous 24-hours or unless special precautions have been taken to maintain the cable
above this temperature.

1.5 The recommended maximum (conductor) operating temperature for the cables in Table 2 is 85°C and
the lower test temperatures for insulation and sheath are -15° and -20°C respectively. In other respects
sub-clauses 1.3 and 1.4 above apply.

2 Warning
The Ministry of Defence (MOD), like its contractors, is subject to both United Kingdom and European laws
regarding Health and Safety at Work. All Defence Standards either directly or indirectly invoke the use of
processes and procedures that could be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. Defence
Standards or their use in no way absolves users from complying with statutory and legal requirements
relating to Health and Safety at Work.

3 Normative References

3.1 The publications shown below are referred to in the text of this standard. Publications are grouped and
listed in alpha-numeric order.

BS EN 50363-3 - Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables. PVC insulating
compounds
BS EN 622-2 - Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for hardboards

BS 2011-2.1T - Environmental testing. Tests. Test T. Soldering

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BS 2782 - Methods of Testing Plastics’

BS 3G 230 – Specification for general requirements for aircraft electrical cables

BS 5099 - Spark testing of electric cables’

BS 6004 - Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V,
for electric power, lighting and internal wiring

BS 6234 - Polythene insulation and sheath of electric cables’

BS 6360 - Conductors in insulated cables and cords’

BS 6746 - Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables

PD 2379 - Register of colours of manufacturers identification threads for electric cables and cords’

3.2 Reference in this Standard to any normative references means in any Invitation to Tender or contract
the edition and all amendments current at the date of such tender or contract unless a specific edition is
indicated.

3.3 In consideration of sub-clause 3.2 above, users shall be fully aware of the issue and amendment
status of all normative references, particularly when forming part of an Invitation to Tender or contract.
Responsibility for the correct application of standards rests with users.

3.4 DStan can advise regarding where normative references documents are obtained from. Requests for
such information can be made to the DStan Helpdesk. How to contact the helpdesk is shown on the outside
rear cover of Def Stans.

4 Materials

4.1 Sheath

4.1.1 Sheaths, whether inner or outer, shall comply with the relevant clauses of this Standard and shall be
of the following compounds:

4.1.1.1 For the cables listed in Table 6 - Black, Type TI2 PVC sheath complying with BS EN 50363-3.

4.1.1.2 For the cables listed in Table 7 - Red, Type TI3 PVC sheath complying with BS EN 50363-3.

NOTE The use of a red sheath has been allowed in this instance to facilitate identification of cables having the
same dimensions and similar construction. It is not implied that any other cable with a red sheath is of heat-resisting
(85°C) construction.

4.1.2 The sheath shall be subjected to the appropriate tests; the test methods which shall be used and the
requirements which shall be met are listed in the table of test requirements in BS EN 50363-3.

4.2 Construction and Dimensions

4.2.1 Conductors

4.2.1.1 The conductors shall consist of stranded or bunched wires which comply with sub-clause 4.1.1.

4.2.1.2 Table 1 shows the number and nominal diameter of individual wires which shall be used to form
the complete conductors.

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4.2.1.3 There shall be no kinks, broken wires, or other irregularities in the conductors.

Table 1 Details of Conductors

NOMINAL CROSS- NUMBER AND NOMINAL NOMINAL MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR

SECTIONAL AREA DIAMETER OF WIRES IN DIAMETER OF RESISTANCE OF
OF CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR COMPLETED CABLE
(mm2) (mm) (mm) (ohms/km at 20°C)

0.5 16/0.2 0.93 40.1

2.89 37/0.315 2.21 6.79

4.2.2 Cores

4.2.2.1 The insulation in accordance with sub-clause 4.1.2 shall be extruded on to the conductors and its
thickness shall meet the relevant dimensional requirements shown in Table 2. Compliance shall be checked
using the test method specified in BS 6004.

4.2.2.2 The insulation shall not be loose on the conductor, but it must be possible to strip the complete
insulation from the conductor, leaving the conductor in a condition sufficiently clean to permit satisfactory
connections to be made to terminations.

Table 2 Details of Cores

LT cores with 16/0.2 mm conductors

Radial thickness of insulation Nominal 0.45 mm
Minimum 0.35 mm
Overall diameter of unscreened core Minimum 1.75 mm
Maximum 1.90 mm
Insulation resistance at 20°C for 1000 m Minimum for Table 6 Items 11 MΩ
Minimum for Table 7 Items 53 MΩ

HT cores with 16/0.2 mm conductors

Radial thickness of insulation Nominal 1.10 mm
Minimum 1.00 mm
Overall diameter of unscreened core Minimum 3.05 mm
Maximum 3.25 mm
Insulation resistance at 20°C for 1000 m Minimum 20 000 MΩ

LT cores with 37/0.315 mm conductors

Radial thickness of insulation Nominal 0.65 mm
Minimum 0.55 mm
Overall diameter of unscreened core Minimum 3.40 mm
Maximum 3.60 mm
Insulation resistance at 20°C for 1000 m Minimum 7 MΩ

4.2.2.3 The cores shall be coloured in accordance with the scheme shown in Table 6.

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4.2.2.4 In mono-coloured cores and for the base colours of bi-coloured cores the colour shall be
incorporated in the insulating compound.

4.2.2.5 In bi-coloured cores the second colour shall be in the form of either continuous spiral markings or
ring markings which, when viewed from any side, shall be readily identifiable in every 15 mm of length.

4.2.2.6 Spiral markings shall be affected by the application of one or more ink stripes on a base colour or
by direct extrusion. Rink markings shall consist of ink lines applied on a base colour and encircling the core.

4.2.2.7 The core colours shall meet the relevant requirements of BS 6746 for PVC insulated cores or
BS 6234 for polyethylene insulated cores.

4.2.3 Screens

4.2.3.1 Screens shall be of braided construction, and shall be formed of tinned copper wires complying
with the requirements of sub-clause 4.2.1.

4.2.3.2 Where breaks in the individual wire occur, the ends shall be soldered or tucked out of the braid.
There shall be not more than one such break in any 25 mm length of cable.

4.2.3.3 Where renewal of spindles is necessary, the ends shall be tucked out of the braid. There shall be
not more than one spindle renewal in any 300 mm length of cable.

4.2.3.4 There shall be no joints in the complete braid.

4.2.3.5 The filling factor shall be not less than 0.7 for collective screens (including that of 16-2-1C cable)
or 0.45 for individual screens

1/2
The filling factor Kf = mnd 1 + π2 D2
2╥D L2

Where: D = mean diameter of braid in millimetres

d = diameter of braiding wire in millimetres

L = lay of braid in millimetres

m = total number of spindles

n = number of ends per spindle.

4.2.3.6 The diameter of wire and the preferred number of spindles and ends per spindle are stated in
Table 6 and Table 7. Other numbers of spindles and ends may be used at the manufacturer’s discretion
provided that the specified filling factor is maintained.

4.2.3.7 The screen shall be close fitting, but wherever the cable or core is cut it shall be possible to slide
back one end of the screen by hand for a distance of 100 mm on a 600 mm length of cable or core, the other
end of the cable or core being clamped. For the purpose of this test the outer sheath shall be removed from
the cable.

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4.2.4 Lay-up

4.2.4.1 The required number of cores shall be laid up so that the completed assembly meets the
requirements of Table 6 and Table 8 and the following sub-clauses:

4.2.4.1.1 Centre assemblies consisting of more than one core shall have the specified number of cores
twisted together with a right hand lay. Successive layers shall be laid up in opposite directions to each other,
the first layer having a left hand lay.

4.2.4.1.2 The colour rotation of the cores shall be in the same direction in all layers.

4.2.5 Tapes

4.2.5.1 A polyethylene terephthalate tape or unplasticized PVC tape, not thicker than 0.025 mm, shall be
applied over type 1C core and laid-up cores in such a manner that each turn of the tape shall overlap the
preceding turn by at least 20% of the width of the tape.

4.2.5.2 The tape shall not adhere to the cores and the individual cores shall be readily separable.

4.2.6 Identification Threads

4.2.6.1 The manufacturer shall not mark the cable itself with his name and address, but a marker thread,
or threads, of cotton or other material insoluble in acetone shall be used, the colours being in accordance
with BSI document PD 2379.

4.2.6.2 An additional coloured marker thread of cellulose acetate, or other similar material readily soluble
in acetone, shall be included for identification of the year of manufacture of the cable. The colour shall be as
stated in Table 3 and shall be that for the year in which the PVC sheath is applied.

4.2.6.3 The identification threads shall be located under the tape specified in sub-clause 4.2.5.

Table 3 Colours of Thread For Identification of Year of Manufacture

YEAR OF COLOUR OF MARKER YEAR OF COLOUR OF MARKER

MANUFACTURE THREAD MANUFACTURE THREAD
2005 Blue/black 2016 Black/red
2006 Blue/white 2017 White/red
2007 Blue/red 2018 Yellow/blue
2008 Brown/green 2019 Yellow/green
2009 Brown/black 2020 Yellow/black
2010 Brown/white 2021 Yellow/white
2011 Brown/red 2022 Yellow/red
2012 Green/black 2023 Blue/brown
2013 Green/white 2024 Blue/green
2014 Green/red 2025 Blue/black
2015 Black/white 2026 Blue/white

4.2.7 Sheath

4.2.7.1 The sheath which shall comply with sub-clause 4.1 shall be free from inclusion and extrusion
defects. Any regular marking due to the underlying construction shall not be regarded as a defect.

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4.2.7.2 The sheath shall be readily detachable from the other component parts of the cable, and the
nominal radial thickness and the minimum at any point shall be as stated in Table 4.

Table 4 Details of Sheaths

TYPE OF CABLE RADIAL THICKNESS

(mm)

NOMINAL MINIMUM AT ANY

POINT

1C 0.60 0.45

36C and 60C 1.10 0.80

All type except 1C, 36C

0.90 0.60
and 60C

4.2.8 General

4.2.8.1 The cables shall conform in all respects to the relevant details given in this Standard.

4.2.8.2 It shall not be easy to withdraw the individual cores from the sheath of any length of the cable.

4.2.8.3 If required, a small amount of PVC filling, which shall be general-purpose insulation Type TI1 to
BS 6746, may be used to assist in obtaining a circular formation.

5 Testing

5.1 Electrical Tests

5.1.1 Electrical Tests on Cores

5.1.1.1 Voltage Test

Except as permitted by sub-clause

4.2.1.3 all cores, including those that are subsequently to be screened, shall be immersed in water at room
temperature for not less than 12h. At the end of this time and whilst still immersed they shall withstand the
appropriate voltage shown below applied between the conductor and the water. The LT cores of either
conductor size shall be tested at 2kV ac (rms) and the HT cores shall be tested at 4kV ac (rms). The voltage
shall be increased gradually and then maintained at the full value specified above for 5 minutes. The source
of the supply shall be such as to maintain the specified voltage throughout the test. The peak value of the
voltage shall be within ± 2.5% of √2 x rms value and the frequency shall be in the range 40 Hz to 62 Hz.

5.1.1.2 Insulation Resistance Test

After the voltage test, and whilst the core is still immersed, the insulation resistance shall be measured
between the conductor and the water after electrification for 1 min at 500 V dc. The insulation resistance,
corrected for 1000 m at 20°C shall be not less than the appropriate value specified in Table 2.

5.1.1.3 Spark Test

If desired by the manufacturer, a spark test on all the core, and voltage and insulation resistance test on 5%
of the core may be carried out, instead of a voltage and insulation resistance test on all core. The spark test
shall be in accordance with BS 5099 except that LT cores of either conductor size shall be tested at 6kV ac
(rms) and HT cores shall be tested at 10kV ac (rms).

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5.1.2 Surface Resistivity Test on Black Ink

5.1.2.1 Black ink used for either spiral or ring marked cores shall be tested in the ‘as received’ condition.

5.1.2.2 A sample of the ink shall be applied without brushing, e.g. casting or spraying, on to a flat sheet of
moulded PVC to form a uniform film. The prepared specimen shall be conditioned at 75 ± 2% relative
humidity for 24 h at 20 ± 2°C. A surface resistivity test shall be carried out using Method 203A of BS 2782.
The minimum value of surface resistivity (log10 ohms) shall be 11.

5.1.2.3 The test on the specimen shall be completed within 3 minutes of its removal from the controlled
atmosphere.

5.1.3 Electrical Tests on Completed Cables

5.1.3.1 Voltage Test

All completed cables, in the dry state, shall withstand for 1 min a voltage of 2 kV ac (rms) for LT cores and
4 kV ac (rms) for HT cores, applied as follows:

5.1.3.1.1 For unscreened cables with unscreened cores, the voltage shall be applied between each
conductor in turn and the remainder connected together (the other conductor in twin cables). The
manufacturer may group the cores in any convenient manner for this test.

5.1.3.1.2 For screened cables with unscreened cores, after having been applied between cores, as
specified above, the voltage shall be applied between all the conductors connected together and the screen.

5.1.3.1.3 For screened cores, the voltage shall be applied between all the conductors connected together
and all the screens connected together, the cores being grouped according to whether they are HT or LT,
and the appropriate voltage applied.

5.1.3.2 Spark Test on Collectively Screened and Sheathed Cables (Including Type 16-2-1C)

The screened and sheathed cables shall be subjected to a spark test applied during manufacture, between
the collective screen and a suitable electrode system outside the sheath. The spark test shall be in
accordance with BS 5099 using a test voltage of 2 kV ac (rms).

5.1.3.3 Conductor Resistance Test

The conductor resistance shall be measured on all completed cable. The resistance of each conductor per
1000 m of cable at a temperature of 20°C shall not exceed the value stated in Table 1.

5.2 Mechanical and Physical Tests on Conductor Wires from Completed Cable

5.2.1 Wires for mechanical tests shall be selected from the conductors that show the highest resistance
when subjected to the conductor resistance test of sub-clause 5.1.3.3.

5.2.2 The wires forming the conductors shall satisfy the mechanical test requirements of BS 6360 for
tinned annealed copper conductor wires.

5.2.3 Wires taken from the conductor shall meet the requirements of the solderability test of BS 2011-2.1T,
Test TA, Method 1.

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5.3 Physical Tests on Completed Cables

5.3.1 Flexibility

5.3.1.1 A sample of the completed cable shall be wound on a mandrel under load into a close helix of at
least three turns. The mandrel diameter shall be three-times the specified maximum diameter of the cable.
For flat-twin cables, this dimension shall be that of the minor axis. The load is to be 2.25 kg for cables under
15 mm and 4.5 kg for cables over 15 mm specified maximum diameter.

5.3.1.2 The test, which shall be made at room temperature, shall comprise five cycles, each cycle
consisting of the winding of the cable on to the mandrel, unwinding and rewinding in the reverse direction so
that the surface of the cable inside the helix on the first winding is on the outside of the helix upon rewinding.

5.3.1.3 No part of the cable shall show signs of damage after the test. The condition of the tapes and fillers
may be ignored.

5.3.2 Colour Stability

Colour polyethylene cores are to meet the colourfastness clauses of BS 6234. Both the mono-coloured and
bi-coloured PVC cores are to meet the colourfastness clauses of BS 6746. There shall be no apparent
tendency for the colours to migrate and the markings shall be reasonably permanent.

5.3.3 Resistance to Solder Heat (PVC Cores Only)

5.3.3.1 A sample of core 300 mm long shall have the insulation removed from the conductor for a distance
of 20 mm from one end. It shall then be bent to form a 90° bend with an inner radius of about 10 mm, the
heel of the bend being 35 mm from the end of the bared conductor (as shown in Figure 1). Not less than 5
minutes after bending the sample, a resin and methylated spirit flux shall be applied to the bared conductor
which shall then be dipped vertically, to a depth of 7 mm, into a bath of molten solder maintained at a
temperature between 250° and 270°C.

5.3.3.2 The conductor shall remain immersed in the molten solder, at the stated temperature and depth,
for 15 seconds. The insulating material shall not split, or otherwise show unsuitability for use on soldered
connections.

Figure 1 Specimen for Resistance to Solder Heat Test

6 Product Assurance

6.1 Product Conformance Certification (PCC)

6.1.1 General Requirements

6.1.1.1 The manufacturer shall, on demand, produce evidence acceptable to the purchasing authority that
cables of the type he proposes to supply against this Standard have been the subject of an acceptable third
party PCC scheme. Evidence of certification by the assessment body (PCC Authority) shall be available to
the purchaser on request. The manufacturer shall supply certified evidence that he has successfully satisfied
the requirement of the specification and that this evidence is representative of the cables that are to be
delivered to the customer

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6.1.1.2 All cables shall be tested by him or by an independent testing authority, acceptable to the PCCA,
and have satisfied the requirements of this Standard. It is not intended or recommended that complete tests
be made on every cable or wire supplied.

6.1.1.3 Acceptance tests shall be conducted on separate specimens from samples selected from each
type of construction as specified in the Introduction to Table 6 and Table 7 (i.e. types A, AA, B, C, CC, D,
DD, E, F, J, P and R) a sample being regarded as representative of all the cables in its type category,
provided the other sizes are made with the same materials and by the same processes.

6.1.2 Initial Compliance

If conformance to this standard is to be claimed the manufacturer must first carry out tests specified in
Table 5 Column A in accordance with BS 3G 230 Clause 7.1(a) on representative samples from each test
group as described in sub-clause 6.1.1.3. Any cable or group of cables that are manufactured using a
different material or processes shall be demonstrated separately.

6.1.3 Product Release and Approval Maintenance

In order to release cables to this standard a manufacture shall carry out:

a) The tests specified in Table 5 Column B shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3G 230 Clause
7.1(b). Test samples shall be representative of those produced within production quantity or period
being tested. In the event of failure then the cause shall be investigated and the test shall be added to
those to be carried out in accordance with c) below until it has been successfully prevented to the
satisfaction of the PCCA.

NOTE The quantity of cable may consist of different sizes and types but the sample should be representative of the
different sizes and types being produced.

b) The tests specified in Table 5 Column C shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3G 230
Clause 7.1(c). Dispatch shall not be made until cables have achieved pass results on completion of the
selected tests.

c) The tests specified in Table 5 Column D shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3G 230
Clause 7.1(d).

d) All specimens shall meet the requirements of this Standard. All Products included within an inspection
batch shall not be delivered until all the tests in b) and c) have been satisfactorily carried out.

6.1.4 Changes to Materials or Process

In the event of changes to either the manufacturer's manufacturing processes or the materials used to
manufacture a cable then as a minimum the tests specified in Table 5 Column B shall be successfully
carried out. If it is believed by either the manufacturer or the PCCA that such a change may have adversely
effected the properties demonstrated by any of the tests listed in Table 5 Column A and not included in
Column B then that test shall also be successfully completed.

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Table 5 Test Requirements

TEST DESCRIPTION CLAUSE NO. COLUMN

A B C D

Voltage test on cores 5.1.1.1 X - - X

Insulation resistance test on
5.1.1.2 X - - X
cores.
Spark test on cores 5.1.1.3 - - - X
Surface resistivity test on black
5.1.2 X - -
ink
Voltage test on completed cable 5.1.3.1 X - - X
Conductor resistance test on
5.1.3.3 X - - X
completed cable
Mechanical and physical tests
on conductor wires from 5.2, 5.3 X X - -
completed cable
Flexibility 5.3.1 X - - -
Colour stability 5.3.2 X - - -
Resistance to solder heat (PVC
5.3.3 X X - -
cores only)
Materials 4 X X - -
Construction and dimensions 4.2 X - X -
Spark test on collectively
screened and sheathed cables 5.1.3.2 - - - X
(including type 16-2-1C)

NOTE 1 X indicates the tests which are applicable.

NOTE 2 - indicates that the column heading does not apply.

7 Packaging

7.1 Packaging and Labelling

All Wires and Cables shall be packed and labelled in accordance with Annex A.

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8 Introduction to Table 6 and Table 7

The cables listed in Table 6 and Table 7 are identified by a code reference based on conductor size and
cable construction. The four groups of each reference indicate the following details:

16 or 37 2 or 3 1, etc A, B C, etc

Number of wires Approximate diameter of wires Number of cores Type of construction

in conductor in conductor in mm x 10-1 (see below)

A- LT unscreened cores, laid-up and sheathed

B- Is as Type A with an outer screen

C- LT unscreened cores, laid-up, collectively screened and sheathed

D- LT screened cores, laid-up and sheathed

E- HT screened cores, laid-up and sheathed

F- Mixed HT and LT screened cores, laid-up and sheathed

J- Mixed HT and LT cores; LT unscreened, HT screened cores, laid-up, collectively screened and sheathed

P- LT unscreened cores laid-up and sheathed

R- LT unscreened cores, laid-up, collectively screened and sheathed

AA - as Type A }

CC - As Type C } but with heat-resisting (85ºC) insulation and sheath

DD - As Type D }

Therefore: 16-2-4C indicates 4 LT unscreened cores having 16/0.2 mm conductors, the four cores being laid-up,
collectively screened, and sheathed.

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CODE
PAGE NATO NAVY ARMY AIR ITEM CABLE NUMBER OF DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL SCREEN DIAMETER OF DETAILS OF COLLECTIVE DIAMETER DIAMETER OVER OVERALL
ITEM STOCK FORCE NAME IDENTIFICATION CORES AND SCREENED CORE SCREEN OVER DIAMETER
NO. NUMBER CODE APPLICATION COLLECTIVE
6145-99- (see Table 8) OR OUTER
SCREEN
NOMINAL PREFERRED NUMBER NOMINAL PREFERRED
DIAMETER OF DIAMETER NUMBER OF
OF WIRE ENDS PER MINIMUM MAXIMUM OF WIRE SPINDL ENDS PER MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
mm SPINDLES SPINDLE mm mm mm ES SPINDLE mm mm mm mm mm mm

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w)

1 015-1682 -- Y3 -- 16-2-1C 1 LT 0.10 16 3 - - - - - 2.2 2.4 3.3 3.8 3.3 3.8

2 111-6715 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-2A 2 LT - - - - - - - - - - 3.1 5.9 5.1 3.9
3 111-6716 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-2B 2 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 4 6.1 6.9 3.1 5.9 6.1 4.9
Table 6 Standard Range for Operation up to 70 ºC

4 111-6717 0561 Y3 - 16-2-2C 2 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 5 4.45 4.95 6.1 6.9 6.1 6.9
5 111-6718 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-2D 2 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 6.0 6.8 6.0 6.0
6 111-6719 0561 Y3 SC Ø 37-3-2P 2 LT - - - - - - - - - - 8.5.5.0 9.5.5.8 8.5.5.0 9.1.3.8
7 111-6721 0561 Y3 SC Ø 37-3-2R 2 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 4 7.7.4.2 8.5.5.0 9.5.6.0 10.5.5.6.8 9.5.6.0 10.3.6.8
8 111-6722 0561 Y3 - 16-2-3A 3 LT - - - - - - - - - - 5.4 6.2 5.4 6.2
9 111-6723 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-3B 3 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 4 6.4 7.2 5.4 6.2 6.4 7.2
10 111-6724 0561 Y3 - 16-2-3C 3 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 5 4.75 5.25 6.4 7.2 6.4 7.2
11 111-6725 0561 Y3 - 16-2-3D 3 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 6.4 7.2 6.4 7.2
12 111-6726 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-4A 4 LT - - - - - - - - - - 5.9 6.7 5.9 6.7
13 111-6727 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-4B 4 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 3 6.9 7.7 5.9 6.7 6.9 7.7
14 111-6728 0561 Y3 - 16-2-4C 4 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 3 5.1 5.9 6.9 7.7 6.9 7.7
15 111-6729 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-4D 4 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 7.0 7.8 7.0 7.8
16 111-6730 0561 Y3 SC Ø 37-3-4P 4 LT - - - - - - - - - - 9.8 10.8 9.8 10.8
17 111-6732 0561 Y3 - Ø 37-3-4R 4 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 6 9.1 9.1 10.8 11.8 10.8 11.8
6 LT - - - - - - - - - - 6.9 7.7 6.9 7.7
18 111-6733 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6A
6 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 6 7.9 8.7 6.9 7.7 7.9 8.7
19 111-6734 0561 Y3 - 16-2-6B
6 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 4 6.1 6.9 7.9 8.7 7.9 8.7
20 111-6735 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6C
6 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 8.3 9.1 8.3 9.1
21 111-6736 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6D
6 1LT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00 - - - - - 13.0 14.0 13.0 14.0
22 111-6737 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6E
6 2LT 0.10 16 5 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 12.1 13.1 12.1 13.1
23 111-6738 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6F
4HT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00 - - - - - - - - -
-
6 2LT - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
24 111-6740 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-6J
4HT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00 0.20 24 8 11.1 12.1 12.9 13.9 12.9 13.9
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CODE
PAGE NATO NAVY ARMY AIR ITEM CABLE NUMBER OF DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL SCREEN DIAMETER OF DETAILS OF COLLECTIVE DIAMETER DIAMETER OVER OVERALL
ITEM STOCK FORCE NAME IDENTIFICATION CORES AND SCREENED CORE SCREEN OVER DIAMETER
NO. NUMBER CODE APPLICATION COLLECTIVE
6145-99- (see Table 8) OR OUTER
SCREEN
NOMINAL PREFERRED NUMBER NOMINAL PREFERRED
DIAMETER OF DIAMETER NUMBER OF
OF WIRE ENDS PER MINIMUM MAXIMUM OF WIRE SPINDLE ENDS PER MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
mm SPINDLES SPINDLE mm mm mm S SPINDLE mm mm mm mm mm mm

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w)
25
111-6741 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-7D 2 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 8.3 9.1 8.3 9.1
26 10 LT
111-6742 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-10C - - - - - 0.20 24 6 9.1 9.9 10.8 11.8 10.8 11.8
(5 pairs)
12 LT - - - - - - - - - - 9.9
27 111-6743 0561 Y3 - 16-2-12A 9.1 9.9 9.1
12 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 10.0 11.0 11.0
28 111-6744 - Y3 - 16-2-12B 9.1 9.9 10.0
12 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 6 8.3 9.1 11.11
29 111-6745 0561 Y3 - 16-2-12C 10.0 11.0 10.0
12 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 11.8
30 111-6746 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-12D 10.8 11.8 10.8
12 1LT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00 - - - - - 18.6
31 111-6747 0561 - SC 16-2-12E 12.4 18.6 17.4
12 2LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40) - - - - - 16.4
32 111-6748 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-12F 13.2 16.4 15.2
4HT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00)
18 LT - - - - - -
33 111-6749 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-18A - - - - 10.5 11.5 10.5 11.5
18 LT - - - - - 0.21
34 111-6750 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-18B 24 8 11.5 12.5 10.5 11.5 11.5 12.5
Table 6 Continued

18 LT - - - - - 0.20
35 111-6751 0561 Y3 - 16-2-18C 24 8 9.8 10.4 11.5 12.5 11.5 12.5
18 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 -
36 111-6752 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-18D - - - - 12.8 11.8 12.8 13.8
18 11LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40) -
37 111-6753 0561 - SC 16-2-18E - - - - 18.5 19.7 18.5 19.7
7HT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00)
18 11LT - - - - - ) 0.20
38 111-6755 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-18J 24 10 15.8 17.0 17.6 18.8 17.6 18.8
7HT 0.15 16 4 3.65 4.00)
39 111-6756 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-25A 25 LT - - - - - - - - - - 12.6 11.6 12.6 13.6
40 111-6757 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-25B 25 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 13.6 14.6 12.6 13.6 13.6 14.6
41 111-6758 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-25C 25 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 11.8 12.8 13.6 14.6 13.4 14.6

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42 111-6759 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-25D 25 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 13.3 16.5 13.3 16.5
43 111-6760 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-36C 36 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 13.4 14.4 15.5 16.7 15.5 16.7
44 111-6761 0561 Y3 SC 16-2-60C 60 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 10 17.0 18.0 19.1 20.3 19.1 20.3

NOTE 1 The item lines of the items Ø is CABLE, POWER, ELECTRICAL but they are not to be used as such (see Clauses 1 & 2), For all other items the item name is
CABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL.

NOTE 2 See also applicable Notes under Table 7.

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SERVICE
MANAGEMENT CABLE DETAILS
CODE
PAGE NATO NAVY ITEM CABLE NUMBER OF DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL SCREEN DIAMETER OF DETAILS OF COLLECTIVE SCREEN DIAMETER OVER DIAMETER OVER OVERALL
Table 7 Standard Range for Operation up to 85 ºC (Primarily for Navy Department Use)

ITEM STOCK NAME IDENTIFICATION CORES AND SCREENED COLLECTIVE OR DIAMETER

NO. NUMBER CODE APPLICATION CORE OUTER SCREEN
6145-99- (see Table 8)
NOMINAL PREFERRED NUMBER NOMINAL PREFERRED NUMBER
DIAMETER OF DIAMETER OF
OF WIRE ENDS PER MIN MAX OF WIRE ENDS PER MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
mm SPINDLES SPINDLE mm mm mm SPINDLES SPINDLE mm mm mm mm mm mm
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u)
1
111-6762 16-2-2AA 2 LT - - - - - - - - - - 3.1 5.9 5.1 5.9
2
111-6763 16-2-2CC 2 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 5 4.45 4.95 6.1 6.9 6.9 6.9
3
111-6764 16-2-2DD 2 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 6.0 6.8 6.8 6.8
4
111-6765 16-2-3AA 3 LT - - - - - - - - - - 3.4 6.2 5.4 6.2
5
111-6766 16-2-3CC 3 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 5 4.75 5.25 6.4 7.2 6.4 7.2
6
111-6767 16-2-3DD 3 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 6.4 7.2 6.4 7.2
7
111-6768 16-2-4AA 4 LT - - - - - - - - - - 5.9 6.7 5.9 6.7
8
111-6769 16-2-4CC 4 LT - - - - - 0.20 16 5 5.1 5.9 6.9 7.7 6.9 7.7
9
111-6770 16-2-4DD 4 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 7.0 7.8 7.0 7.8
10
111-6771 16-2-6AA 6 LT - - - - - - - - - - 6.9 7.7 6.9 7.7
11
111-6772 0561 16-2-6CC 6 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 4 6.1 6.9 7.9 8.7 7.9 8.7
12
111-6773 16-2-6DD 6 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 8.1 9.1 8.1 9.1
13
111-6774 16-2-12AA 12 LT - - - - - - - - - - 9.1 9.9 9.1 9.9
14
111-6775 16-2-12CC 12 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 6 8.3 9.1 10.0 11.0 10.0 11.0
15
111-6776 16-2-12DD 12 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 10.8 11.8 10.8 11.8
16
111-6777 16-2-18AA 18 LT - - - - - - - - - 10.5 11.5 10.5 11.5
17 -
111-6778 16-2-18CC 18 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 9.8 11.5 12.5 11.5 12.5
18 10.6
111-6779 16-2-18DD 18 LT 0.10 14 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - 12.8 11.8 12.8 11.8
19
111-6780 16-2-25AA 25 LT - - - - - - - - - - 12.6 13.6 12.6 13.6
20
111-6781 16-2-25CC 25 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 11.8 12.8 13.6 14.6 13.6 14.6
21
111-6782 16-2-25DD 25 LT 0.10 16 4 2.15 2.40 - - - - - 15.3 16.5 15.3 16.5
22
111-6783 16-2-36CC 36 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 8 13.4 14.4 15.5 16.7 15.5 16.7
23
111-6784 16-2-60AA 60 LT - - - - - - - - - - 18.1 19.1 18.1 19.1
24
111-6785 16-2-60CC 60 LT - - - - - 0.20 24 10 17.0 18.0 19.1 20.3 19.1 20.3

NOTE 1 When only a Service management code appears in the Navy column the full Navy number is the last seven digits of the NATO Stock Number prefixed by that
code, e.g. 0561/111-6715
NOTE 2 When only a Service management code appears in the Army column the full Army number is the NATO Stock Number prefixed by that code, e.g. Y3/6145-99-
111-6724
NOTE 3 When only a Service management code appears in the Air Force column the full Air Force number is the last seven digits of the NATO Stock Number prefixed
by that code, e.g. SL/1116715 (the number is not hyphenated).
NOTE 4 - indicates that at the date of publication of the Standard, the Service concerned does not use the item.
NOTE 5 - indicates that the column heading does not apply.
NOTE 6 Annex weights are given in Annex B.
 CORE COLOUR CODE NUMBER AND COLOUR ROTATION OF CORES IN CENTRE AND SUCCESSIVE LAYERS
CORE SECOND LAYER, AND OTHER LAYERS
NO. CORE COLOUR TYPE OF CABLE CENTRE FIRST LAYER WHERE INDICATED
1 RED 1C 1 core (1) - -
2 BLUE
3 GREEN 2A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD - 2 cores ( 1 and 2) -
4 YELLOW
5 WHITE
6 BLACK 2P, R - 2 cores (1 and 2) laid parallel -
7 BROWN
8 VIOLET 3A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD - 3 cores (1 TO 3) -
9 ORANGE
10 PINK 4A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD, P, R, - 4 cores (1 to 4) -
11 TURQUOISE
Table 8

12 GREY 6A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD, E Dummy core 6 cores (1 to 6) -

13 RED/blue
14 GREEN/red 6P, J Dummy core 4 HT cores ( 1 to 4) -
15 YELLOW/red 2 LT cores (5 and 6)
16 WHITE/red
17 RED/black 7D 1 core (1) 6 cores (2 to 7) -
Cable Make-Up and Colour Rotation

18 RED/brown
19 YELLOW/blue 10C - 1st pair : (5 and 2) -
20 WHITE/blue 2nd pair : (5 and 9)
21 BLUE/black 3rd pair : (5 and 3)
22 ORANGE/blue 4th pair : (5 and 7)
23 GREEN/blue 5th pair : (5 and 12)
24 GREY/blue

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25 YELLOW/green 12A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD, E 3 cores (1 to 3) 9 cores (4 to 12) -
26 WHITE/green
27 GREEN/black 12F 4 HT cores (1 to 4) 8 LT cores (1 to 8) -
28 ORANGE/green
29 GREY/green 18A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD Dummy core 6 cores (1 to 6) 12 cores (7 to 18)
30 YELLOW/brown
31 WHITE/brown 18R, J 3 LT cores (1 to 3) 8 LT cores (4 to 11) 2 HT cores (1 to 7)
32 BROWN/black
33 GREY/brown 25A, AA, B, C, CC, D, DD 3 cores (1 to 3) 8 cores (4 to 11) 14 cores (12 to 22, 26 and 28)
34 YELLOW/violet
35 VIOLET/black 36C, CC Dummy core 6 cores (1 to 6) Second layer 12 cores (7 to 18)
36 WHITE/violet Third layer 18 cores (19 to 36)
Base colours are indicated by
capital letters 60AA, C, CC Dummy core 6 cores Second layer 12 cores
Third layer 18 cores
Fourth layer 24 cores

For 60 core cable only a RED and a BLUE core shall be laid-up adjacent to each other in
each layer, the remainder of the cores being WHITE.

NOTE 1 The number within the brackets in Table 8 indicate the core colours and are synonymous with the numbers in the core colour code table. The colour rotation of
the cores shall be in the same direction in all layers.
NOTE 2 - Indicates that the column heading does not apply.
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Annex A
Packaging and Labelling

A.1 Packing on Reels and Drums

A.1.1 Sealing

Each length of the wire or cable shall have the ends sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture.

A.1.2 Reels and Drums

A.1.2.1 Cables of diameter 15mm or less and not exceeding a weight of 25kg shall be supplied on non-
returnable plywood reels or hardboard reels complying with BS EN 622-2. Strong plastic reels may only be
used when stipulated in the purchase contract.

A.1.2.2 The wire or cable shall be wound on a reel the barrel diameter of which shall be not less than
12 times the overall specified diameter of the completed wire or cable.

A.1.3 Length

Unless stated otherwise in the contract or order each reel shall preferably carry 100 metres ± 1% in one
length without joints. The manufacturer may however supply up to 10% of a type in random lengths provided
that each reel contains 100 metres and consists of not more than four lengths, the length of each being not
less than 20 metres.

A.1.4 Wrapping

A.1.4.1 The peripheral surface of the wire as wound on the reel shall be wrapped with PVC or
Polyethylene sheeting to prevent ingress of fluids to the wire or cable carried. There shall be a minimum
overlap on the width between reel flanges of 50 mm. If strip bandage wrapping is utilised the strip edges
shall overlap by at least 25 mm.

A.1.4.2 The wrapping shall be secured in position using a pressure-sensitive adhesive waterproof tape.

A.1.5 Marking

A.1.5.1 As a minimum each reel shall be marked with the following information:

⎯ NATO Stock Number

⎯ Item name and description including the colour of the completed wire or cable

⎯ Defence Standard Number

⎯ Number of cores and size of conductor

⎯ Length/s in metres

⎯ Date of manufacture (month and year)

⎯ Contract number

⎯ Name of manufacturer shall also be stated.

A.1.5.2 All labels shall be firmly affixed to the outside flanges of drums or reels.

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Annex B
Cable Weights

Table B1 Column (a) lists in ascending numerical order the NATO Stock Numbers of the cables in the
Standard Range of this DEF STAN. Column (b) shows in each case the weight per 100m of the completed
cable.

Table B1 Cable Weights

NATO STOCK WEIGHT OF NATO STOCK WEIGHT OF NATO STOCK WEIGHT OF
NUMBER CABLE NUMBER CABLE NUMBER CABLE
6145-99- kg/100m 6145-99- Kg/100m 6145-99 kg/100m
(a) (b) (a) (b) (a) (b)
015-1682 2.4 111-6740 25 111-6764 4.4
111-6715 3.4 111-6741 12 111-6765 4.0
111-6716 7.4 111-6742 19 111-6766 7.6
111-6717 6.9 111-6743 12 111-6767 5.8
111-6718 4.7 111-6744 19 111-6768 4.9
111-6719 9.8 111-6745 19 111-6769 8.9
111-6721 15 111-6746 19 111-6770 7.2
111-6722 4.2 111-6747 35 111-6771 7.1
111-6723 8.4 111-6748 29 111-6772 12
111-6724 7.9 111-6749 18 111-6773 11
111-6725 6.0 111-6750 25 111-6774 12
111-6726 5.2 111-6751 25 111-6775 18
111-6727 9.6 111-6752 27 111-6776 18
111-6728 9.2 111-6753 42 111-6777 17
111-6729 7.5 111-6755 47 111-6778 25
111-6730 18 111-6756 23 111-6779 27
111-6732 25 111-6757 32 111-6780 23
111-6733 7.5 111-6758 32 111-6781 32
111-6734 13 111-6759 36 111-6782 35
111-6735 12 111-6760 45 111-6783 43
111-6736 11 111-6761 67 111-6784 50
111-6737 21 111-6762 3.2 111-6785 66
111-6738 13 111-6763 6.6

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