Catalogue values for XLPE Cable for Working Voltages up to and Including 1.1 KV as per IS 7098 (Part 1)

Category Specification Bid Requirement (Allowed Values)
STANDARDS Conformity of the specification for XLPE cable as per IS:7098 (Part 1): 1988 latest
Cables suitable for use in mines Yes
Cables suitable for use in low temperature applications Yes
GENERIC Classification of cables for improved fire performace category C2 - FR-LSH
Nominal Area of Conductor (in Sq mm) 16
Number of core (in Nos) 4
CONSTRUCTION Material of conductor Aluminium
Conductor material standard as per IS:8130:2013 latest
Construction of the conductor Stranded and shaped
Colour of XLPE insulation Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
Type of inner sheath Thermoplastic
Additional requirement NA
ARMOURING Type of cable Armoured cable
Material of armouring Galvanized round steel wire
Type of armouring Single wire
Number of armouring wire / strip for each size of cable (in Nos) - Must declare (hint: for Unarmoured cables select '0') 10
OUTER SHEATH Outer sheath standard Conforming to IS:5831:1984 latest
Type of outer sheath PVC-ST2
Colour of outer sheath Black
MARKING ON CABLE Manufacturer's identification on cable as per Cl.17.1 of IS:7098 Part 1: latest
Type of sequential marking on cable Screen printing on cable
Cable identification as per Cl.17.2 of IS:7098 Part 1: latest
Additional marking on Cable NA
PACKING AND MARKING Packing and marking as per Cl.18.1 and 18.2 of IS:7098 Part 1: latest
Cable wound on ISI Marked Wooden drum
Drum standard as per IS:10418 latest
Standard length of cable on drum (in m) 500
Marking on the drum as per Cl.18.2 of IS:7098 Part 1: latest
CERTIFICATION Availability of type test report from Govt Lab/ NABL accredited LAB / ILAC accredited LAB Yes as per Cl.15 of IS:7098 Part 1
Availability of Optional Test Reports Cold bend test for outer sheath, Cold impact test for outer sheath, Resistance test for Armour, Not applicable