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Cables are now being
considered a design element of traditional or modern light fittings. This
applies to table, floor, or ceiling luminaries. Flexform manufactures specifically
to the designers concept and for the OEM industry.
Braided
Textile braid is applied to BS, Harmonised and UL approved flex. The cable
can be prepared into cord sets with moulded plugs to the national standard
and presented ready for connection. Textured braids in silk, Rayon or
Polyester are available. Braid colours and patterns are numerous, to match
the concept and fittings.
Twisted
Twin and Triple braided cable reflects the period and quality of the
light fitting. Cable is supplied in bulk or can be prepared into lead-sets ready
for connection. Twisted, coloured cables in glossy PVC are also offered
without braid applied.
Clear
See through, crystal clear flex is
available in two or three cores. Bright tinned conductors are visible through
the insulation and sheath.
Sizes
The chart below illustrates some of
the standard product offerings.
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 Braided round and oval flexible cable
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Operating
temperatures :
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+70oC maximum conductor temperature |
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Operating
voltage :
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300 V |
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Relevant
standard :
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To BS6500 and harmonised HO5VV-F flex
with outer decorative braid. |
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Core
colours :
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2 cores : brown, blue ; 3 cores : brown,
blue, green/yellow. |
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Outer
braid colours :
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To customers specification. Stock colours
are brown, black, old gold, havanna, grey, burgundy and silver. |
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Performance
:
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Copper wire stranded as class 5. PVC
insulated flexible PVC outer with textile decorative braid. Limited
abrasion resistance of rayon outer braiding. Can be increased using
polyester thread although not as fine in finish. |
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Applications
:
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These cables are designed for period
style, restoration work on lighting and electrical appliances. Also
suitable for modern light fittings which are not complimented by plain
PVC flex. |
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| Round
& Oval Braided Flexible |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Form |
Weight |
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(mm²) |
nb/Ø(mm) |
Rating |
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kg/100m |
| BOV-022 |
2 |
0.50 |
16/0.2 |
3 A |
Oval |
3.0 |
| BOV-023 |
2 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
Oval |
2.7 |
| BRO-022 |
2 |
0.50 |
16/0.2 |
3 A |
Round |
4.3 |
| BRO-033 |
3 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
Round |
6.6 |
| BRO-035 |
3 |
1.50 |
30/0.25 |
15 A |
Round |
9.8 |
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| Oval
UL braided flexible |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Form |
Weight |
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AGW |
nb/Ø(mm) |
Rating |
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kg/100m |
| BOV-925 |
2 |
18 |
42x34 |
6 A |
Oval |
4.2 |
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 Braided
twin & triple twisted flexible cable PVC
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Operating
temperatures:
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+ 70oC maximum outer jacket temperature |
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Operating
voltage:
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300 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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To BS6500 and harmonised code HO3VVF
as far applicable. Individual cores of plain copper strands PVC/PVC
double insulated to radial thickness as standard table 15. Braided,
laid up as a twin or triple flexible cable. |
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : brown, blue. |
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3 cores : brown, blue, green/yellow. |
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Outer
braid colours:
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To customer specification. Stock colours
are : brown, black, old gold, havanna, grey, burgundy, silver. |
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Performance:
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These PVC/PVC double insulated cables
are flexible and robust. Manufactured Following recognised standards
they are designed to replicate cable of a past period and is for decoration
only. Rayon braid has limited abrasion resistance. |
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Applications:
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The twisted flex is especially suited
for use with table and floor lamps, some rise and fall fittings and
small domestic appliances : early radios, extension speakers and clocks.
Contact Flexform regards suspension weight for lamps |
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| Braided
twin & triple twisted flexible cable PVC |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Average |
Weight |
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(mm²) |
nb/Ø(mm) |
Rating |
OD(mm) |
kg/100m |
| BTW-253 |
2 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
6.30 |
2.8 |
| BTP-303 |
3 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
7.10 |
4.1 |
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Braided twin PVC "UL" specification
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Operating
temperatures:
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+ 60oC maximum outer jacket temperature |
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Operating
voltage:
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300 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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This cable is constructed utilising
"UL" style 1015, 600 V, 105o C cores with secondary reinforcing
(UL grade) PVC jacket. A decorative braid is (individually) applied
prior to twisting. |
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : black, white
3 cores: black, white, green |
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Outer
braid colours:
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As for BS type above |
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Performance:
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This cable performs as a flexible cord
with limited abrasion resistance relative to the rayon braid. |
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Applications:
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To replicate cords and pendant drops
of a period nature, or as contrasting enhancement to modern light
fitting. Contact Flexform with regards to suspension weight for lamps. |
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| Braided
Twin twisted flexible UL cord |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Approx |
Weight |
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(mm²) |
nb/Ø(mm) |
Rating |
OD(mm) |
kg/100m |
| BTW-955 |
2 |
18 |
16/0.30 |
6 A |
7.00 |
2.8 |
| BTW-956 |
3 |
18 |
16/0.30 |
6A |
7.50 |
4.1 |
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 Braided
twin & triple twisted flex cable FEP/PVC
Thinner Flex
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Operating
temperatures:
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+105o C maximum outer insulation temperature |
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Operating
voltage:
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300 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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Construction of the core is tinned copper
strands insulated with 180o C FEP Teflon® to ' IMQ ' standard
ref. A2641. A reinforcing layer of 105oC PVC is extruded prior to
braiding and twisting. |
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : blue, brown.
3 cores : blue, brown, green/yellow. |
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Outer
braid colours:
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To customer specification. Stock colours
are : brown, black, old gold, havanna, grey, burgundy, silver. |
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Performance:
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This high specification flex utilises
polymers of a very durable nature with excellent temperature and cut
through resistance. The product has been designed to provide a reduced
cable OD enabling it to easily pass through the grommets and tubing
of light fittings. Rayon braid has limited abrasion resistance. |
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Applications:
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Lighting pendants, table and floor lamps,
rise and fall pendants. Consult Flexform with regards to suspension weight
for lamps. |
| Braided
Twin & triple twisted FEP/PVC flex |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Average |
Weight |
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(mm²) |
nb/Ø(mm) |
Rating |
OD(mm) |
kg/100m |
| BTWF-353 |
2 |
0.75 |
19/0.23 |
6 A |
4.88 |
2.3 |
| BTPF-403 |
3 |
0.75 |
19/0.23 |
6 A |
5.50 |
3.4 |
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 Braided
flexible pulley cable
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Operating
temperatures:
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60o C |
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Operating
voltage:
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300 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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Generally in accordance with BS6500
table 4 as far as applicable. |
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : brown, blue.
3 cores : brown, blue, green/yellow. |
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Outer
braid colours:
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As customer specifies. Stock colours
: black or grey. |
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Performance:
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Class 5, flexible tinned copper conductors
rubber insulated type EI1. 2 or 3 cores twisted together with fillers.
Textile or nylon braided. |
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Applications:
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Primarily for mains voltage rise and
fall pendants. It is highly flexible, light and pliable. The nylon
braid is abrasion resistant and durable through pulley systems. |
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| Braided
flexible pulley cable |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Current |
Weight |
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(mm2) |
nb/O(mm) |
Rating |
kg/100m |
| BPC-423 |
2 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
4.5 |
| BPC-433 |
3 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6 A |
6.0 |
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 Crystal
clear flexible cable
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Operating
temperatures:
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Oval +80oC, round +105o C |
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Operating
voltage:
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450/750V |
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Relevant
standard:
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CEI 20-51 PQA, CEI 20-35, IEC 60332-1,
CEI 20-11 (round only). |
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Insulation
colours:
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Transparent cores, solid colour green/yellow
in 3 core. |
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Outer
sheath:
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Transparent 80o C oval and 105o C round |
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Performance:
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Both oval and round cables have 180o
C FEP insulated tinned conductors (not phase marked) both have a resistance
of 26.7 OHM/km and insulation resistance of 2700 M.OHM/km available
with 80oC or 105oC jacket. This construction is robust and with excellent
cut through resistance. |
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Applications:
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Normally as connecting flex to contemporary
pendant and desk lamps |
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| Crystal
clear flexible |
| Part Number |
Cores |
Profile |
CSA |
Stranding |
Nominal |
Weight |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
Dim(mm) |
kg/100m |
| CCF-544 |
2 |
Oval |
0.75 |
19/0.21 |
3x4.6 |
2.8 |
| CCF-524 |
2 |
Round |
0.75 |
19/0.21 |
4.00 |
3.4 |
| CCF-534 |
3 |
Round |
0.75 |
19/0.21 |
4.90 |
4.1 |
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Incorporated
crystal cable
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 Miniature
crystal clear flat
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Operating
temperatures:
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-50oC to +200o C |
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Operating
voltage:
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300/500 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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New product. Constructed of stranded
tinned copper wires to BS6360 class 2. FEP insulated and jacket 180o
C operating temperature.
Transparent 0.225 mm nominal insulation thickness.
Transparent 0.25 mm nominal jacket thickness.
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Insulation
colours:
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Both cores and jacket transparent. |
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Performance:
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The cable has a clear insulation stable
up to 200o C. Tested to 6kV, 2kVdielectric test core to core. Jacket
elongation at break > 250%. |
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Applications:
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Wiring of glass and metal chandelier
arms to the lamp holder. Where space is strictly limited and cable
is subject to heat. FEP offers excellent cut through resistance when
being worked. As it is transparent the visibility is negligible within
glass ware. |
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| Miniature
crystal clear flat |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Nominal |
Weight |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
Dim(mm) |
kg/100m |
| MCC-455 |
2 |
0.96 |
19/0.25 |
2.2x3.9 |
2.7 |
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Minature 2
Core clear for glass chandelier arms
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 Decorative
flexible round
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Operating
temperatures:
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+70oC |
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Operating
voltage:
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300V |
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Relevant
standard:
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To BS6500 table 15 as far as applicable.
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : brown, blue.
3 cores : brown, blue, green/yellow
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Performance:
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Although flexible regard must be given
to any over stressing of the flex which could distort the decorative
metallic tape. |
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Applications:
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Where the flex becomes a design element
of a the fitting F will assist to enhance the power cable supplying
the lamp. |
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| Decorative
round silver flex |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Nominal |
Weight |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
Dim(mm) |
kg/100m |
| DEC-123 |
2 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
5.50 |
4.5 |
| DEC-133 |
3 |
0.75 |
24/0.2 |
6.00 |
5.5 |
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 Decorative
twisted flexible
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Operating
temperatures:
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+105oC |
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Operating
voltage:
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300V |
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Relevant
standard:
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Construction of the core is tinned copper
strands insulated with 180o C FEP Teflon® to ' IMQ' standard ref
A2641. A reinforcing layer of 105oC PVC is applied prior to braiding
and twisting.
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Insulation
colours:
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2 cores : brown, blue.
3 cores : brown, blue, green/yellow. |
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Decorative
braid colours:
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Metallic silver, gold or "patterned
herringbone textile braid". |
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Performance:
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This cable comprises of ' FEP ' based
conductor to reduce 'OD' and offer both cut through resistance and
temperature withstand. Example is braided in bright metallic tape
for effect and twisted into a 2 or 3 core cable. (limited abrasion
resistance restricts use to pendant drops). |
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Applications:
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Both metallic twisted and round decorative
are use generally for effect in the lighting industry. Patterned textile
braids can be applied to suspensions and cables to disguise function
and create balance. See design page. |
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| Decorative
flex twisted (an example) |
| Part Number |
Cores |
CSA |
Stranding |
Average |
Weight |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
OD (mm) |
kg/100m |
| DEC-323 |
2 |
0.75 |
19/0.23 |
5.00 |
2.3 |
| DEC-333 |
3 |
0.75 |
19/0.23 |
5.00 |
3.4 |
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 LV
suspension wires
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Operating
temperatures:
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-oC to +oC |
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Operating
voltage:
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12 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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Product CE market |
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Insulation
colours:
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Transparent |
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Performance:
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This wire is
manufactured with multi stranded tinned copper strands. Insulated
in clear PVC and has a recommended suspension length and tension as
stated within the table below. Each fitting for suspension should
be checked for weight, electrical and mechanical fixings prior to
use with this cable to ensure suitability |
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| Suspension
wire |
| Part Number |
CSA |
Stranding |
Nominal OD |
Nominal OD |
Suspension |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
Conductor |
overall |
Weight max. |
| SUS-012 |
2.50 |
50/0.25 |
2.00 |
3.50 |
5KG |
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 230
V suspension cables
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Central
Steel Suspension Wire
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Operating
temperatures:
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-oC to +oC |
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Operating
voltage:
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230 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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To BS6500 table is as far as applicable |
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Insulation
colours:
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Brown, blue, green/yellow |
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Outer
sheath colours:
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Black, red, orange, green, blue, grey,
white, gold |
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Performance:
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Suspension cable are manufactured
as a composite cable composing of a central strain wire around which
are the conductors and filler. Generally manufactured in PVC and to
order. Typical sizes and suspension weights are contained in the table
below the strain wire within the cables is to be anchored in such
a way as to take up the entire weight of the fitting in suspension.
The conductors therefore are free of any strain other than their own
weight which should be held by means of an outer jacket cable clamp
at the ceiling fixture |
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| Suspension
cable |
| Part Number |
CSA |
Stranding |
Nominal |
Susp.Wire size |
Suspension |
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mm² |
nb/Ømm |
Ømm |
nb/Ømm |
Weight max. |
| SUS-230 |
0.75 |
24/0.21 |
7.50 |
42/0.17 |
40KG |
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 LV
cables
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Operating
temperatures:
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Black silicone 180o C, single PVC 90oC |
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Operating
voltage:
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48 V |
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Relevant
standard:
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DIN VDE 0295 KI 16 copper cord, silicone
to VDE 0207 T 20. |
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Insulation
colours:
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Central core in white or black silicone. |
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Outer
jacket:
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Gold, silver grey or transparent PVC,
black or white silicone. |
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Performance:
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Highly flexible cable constructed in
a co-axial style to carry 12 V power to LV lamps in 3 meters lengths. |
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Application
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Pendant or rise and fall suspension
to single 12 V lamps. |
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| Suspension
wire |
| Part Number |
CSA |
Cores |
outer |
OD |
Weight |
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mm² |
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Insulation |
(mm) |
kg/100m |
| LVC-622 |
0.50 |
2 |
PVC |
4.00 |
2.6 |
| LVC-722 |
0.50 |
2 |
Silicone |
4.00 |
2.8 |
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