IS 5831 : 1984
Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables (First Revision)
Current edition: 1984
BIS department: ETD
What this standard covers
This standard specifies the physical and electrical requirennents for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables. 1.2 The types of PVC connpounds covered by this standard are given below: Type A General purpose insulation for nnaxinnunn rated conductor tennperature 70°C intended for cables with rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 3-3/3*3 kV. jype B General purpose insulation for...
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Edition history (per the BIS registry)
- IS 5831 : 1984 — current edition
Where this standard is used on NirmanDost
Listed by product makers
13 products in the NirmanDost catalogue name this standard on their spec sheets — FINVUL-X 1100 V Grade Single Core, Aluminium Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Unarmoured/Armoured, PVC Type ST-2 Jacketed Cables, FINVUL-X 1100 V Grade Two Core, Aluminium Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Unarmoured/Armoured, PVC Type ST-2 Jacketed Cables, FINVUL-X 1100 V Grade Three Core, Aluminium Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Unarmoured/Armoured, PVC Type ST-2 Jacketed Cables. That is the maker’s own claim, copied as printed; we have not tested these products against the standard, and a spec sheet can cite the wrong code.
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