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) 16
Number of cores (in Nos) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 19, 3.5
Material of conductor Plain Copper
Type of Insulation Type-A (General Purpose Insulation)
Type of armouring Galvanized round steel wire armoured, Galvanized steel formed wire (strip) armoured, Any metallic non-magnetic wire/strip., Unarmoured
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
CERTIFICATION Availability of Optional Test Reports Cold bend test, Cold impact test, Armour resistance test, Not applicable