Tri-rated Cable panel wiring is a high temperature, flame retardant cable designed for use in the switch control, relay and instrumentation panels of power switchgear and for purposes such as internal connectors in rectifier equipment, motor starters and controllers. Tri-rated Cable is sometimes referred to as BS6231 Cable or Panel Wire.
Standards:
BS6231 Type CK
UL Subj.758
CSA c.22.2 No. 127 (only applicable for sizes up to 120mm²)
Conductor:
Class 5 flexible plain copper conductors to BS EN 60228:2005 (previously BS6360)
Insulation:
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Sheath Colour:
Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green/Yellow, Grey,Brown, Orange, White, Violet, Green, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue
Voltage Rating:
BS6231: 600/1000V
UL, CSA: 600V
Temperature Rating:
BS6231: 90°C (105°C for 15,000 hours)
UL, CSA: 105°C
Minimum Bending Radius:
6 x overall diameter
Note:
Cables above 120mm² in size are referred to as Bi-rated since the CSA standard applies only to sizes up to and including 120mm²