AS/NZS 3008 Unarmoured Multicore Control Cable 0.6/1kV
AS/NZS 3008 Unarmoured Multicore Control Cable is a 0.6/1kV XLPE-insulated, PVC-sheathed control cable presented with installation-based current rating, resistance, reactance and three-phase voltage-drop data for practical cable selection. Available in 10 mm², 16 mm² and 25 mm² copper conductor sizes, the cable is suitable for three-core and four-core fixed control circuits installed unenclosed in air, direct buried or in underground ducts where mechanical armour is not required.
Product Highlights
- 6/1kV XLPE/PVC unarmoured multicore control cable.
- Current ratings for air, direct burial and ducts.
- Maximum DC resistance at 20°C.
- Maximum AC resistance at 90°C.
- Reactance and three-phase voltage-drop values.
- 10 mm², 16 mm² and 25 mm² conductor sizes.
- Three-core and four-core construction.
Cable Construction
Conductor | Plain annealed copper |
Insulation | XLPE X-90 |
3-Core Identification | Red, White, Blue |
4-Core Identification | Red, White, Blue, Black |
Outer Sheath | PVC 5V-90 |
Rated Voltage | 0.6/1kV |
Current Rating by Installation Method
Current-carrying capacity changes with installation method because the surrounding environment affects heat dissipation. The product data therefore separates unenclosed-in-air, direct-buried and buried-in-duct conditions. Across all three sizes, the direct-buried values are highest in the listed data, while the in-air and duct values differ according to the installation condition.
Area mm² | Air A | Direct Buried A | In Ducts A | Max DC R @20°C Ω/km | Max AC R @90°C Ω/km | Reactance Ω/km | 3-Phase V-Drop @90°C mV/A·m |
10 | 68 | 91 | 68 | 1.83 | 2.33 | 0.084 | 4.05 |
16 | 91 | 118 | 89 | 1.15 | 1.47 | 0.081 | 2.55 |
25 | 121 | 155 | 118 | 0.727 | 0.927 | 0.081 | 1.61 |
Typical Applications
- Industrial control circuits requiring defined current capacity.
- Commercial fixed control systems.
- Mining control installations where mechanical protection is provided by the route.
- Utility and electricity-authority control circuits.
- Direct-buried circuits not exposed to mechanical damage.
- Underground ducts.
- Conduit and unenclosed installations.
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From Production to Delivery
From raw material preparation to final shipmen, every stage is caretuly controled to ensure consistent conductor quality, reliable pertormance,and sae delivery. Our roduction,
inspection, packaging, and logistics processes are managed in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
Production
Plain annealed copper conductors are stranded to the specified construction, insulated with XLPE X-90, laid up into the required three-core or four-core configuration and finished with a PVC 5V-90 outer sheath. Conductor size, insulation thickness and overall cable dimensions follow the approved design.
Inspection
Inspection focuses on conductor construction, insulation condition, core identification, sheath quality, overall dimensions and electrical performance. Conductor resistance and dimensional checks are verified against the approved technical schedule before release.
Packaging
Finished cables are wound onto suitable drums according to ordered size and length. Cable ends are secured and protected, while drum identification can include cable type, conductor size, core count, length and project reference.
Shipping
Before shipment, cable drums and accompanying documents are checked against the order and packing list. Product identification, inspection records and technical documentation can be prepared according to customer and project requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current rating of 10 mm²?
68 A in air, 91 A direct buried and 68 A in ducts.
What is the current rating of 16 mm²?
91 A in air, 118 A direct buried and 89 A in ducts.
What is the current rating of 25 mm²?
121 A in air, 155 A direct buried and 118 A in ducts.
Which size has the lowest voltage drop?
25 mm², with a listed three-phase voltage drop of 1.61 mV/A·m at 90°C.
Is the cable armoured?
No. It is an unarmoured XLPE-insulated, PVC-sheathed multicore control cable.
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