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Building Wires

Building wire and cable are essential components in the construction of nearly every commercial, industrial, and residential property globally. Predominantly recognized as branch circuit wiring within homes and businesses, these materials facilitate the transmission of electrical current to power various external functions within a building or residence.

Bluechip offers a broad selection of Building wires produced in compliance with numerous British, European, and international standards.

CONSTRUCTION

CONDUCTORS:It is the current carrying component of the cable.
MaterialStranded, high conductivity plain annealed copper wires as per class 2 in BS 60228 and IEC 60228
Aluminium, stranded, compacted conductors
INSULATIONThe rated voltage level of the cable depends on the dielectric strength and thickness of the insulation
MaterialThe insulation of standard wiring cables is PVC grade Type TI 1 of BS 7655 (formerly BS 6746) suitable for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 70˚C.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:450/750 Volts
Temperature Rating-5°C to +70°C
Minimum Bending RadiusFixed: 6 x overall diameter

 

STANDARDS

BS EN 50525-2-31:For PVC Insulated Wiring
BS EN 60228For conductor
BS 7655For Insulation
BS EN/IEC 60332-1For Flame Retardant

CORE IDENTIFICATION

1 core:Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green/Yellow. (Other Color as per specified standard can also be manufactured)

APPLICATION:
Domestic wiring cable. Can be installed in fixed installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where the risk of mechanical damage would not be an issue. Suitable for laying in conduit or trunking where mechanical protection is required.