BS6231 Cable
Single core Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated flexible cables - 600/1000V - for switchgear and controlgear wiring manufactured in accordance with British Standard BS6231.
BS6231 Standard Cables
We provide the full range of cables manufactured in accordance with British Standard BS6231, including tri-rated cables (or panel wire), also manufactured in accordance to UL 1015 and CSA C22.2. This flame-retardant flexible (class 5) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable is designed for use in switchgear and panel building. It operates at temperatures of up to 105°C and is available in various colours and sizes.
BS6231 Standard - Type BK
Type BK - Class 5 copper conductor (max temperature of 70oC) and PVC type TI 1.
BS6231 Standard - Type CK
Type CK - Class 5 copper conductor (max conductor temperature of 90oC) and PVC type TI 3.
All cables are subject to our intensive QA protocols in The Cable Lab, providing assurances of quality and compliance. For more information on our BS6231 standard cables or support with specifying switchgear and panel wiring, please speak to the team.
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