Catalogue values for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (V2) as per IS 1554 (Part 1)

Category Specification Bid Requirement (Allowed Values)
GENERIC Nominal Area of Conductor (in Sq mm) 400
Number of cores (in Nos) 4
Material of conductor Aluminium
Type of Insulation Type-C (Heat Resisting Insulation)
Type of armouring Galvanized steel formed wire (strip) armoured
Type of outer sheath Type-ST 2 (Heat Resisting Insulation)
Improved fire performance category and type of the cable 1, C1 - FR, C2 - FR-LSH
CONSTRUCTION Shape of conductor Stranded
CERTIFICATION Availability of type test report from Govt Lab/ NABL/ ILAC to prove conformity of the specification Yes as per IS:1554 Part 1 latest
Availability of Optional Test Reports Cold bend test, Cold impact test, Armour resistance test, Not applicable