APPLICATION

BURY CABLE BS 5467 600/1000V single core copper cable is designed for fixed low voltage power distribution in commercial buildings, industrial plants and infrastructure projects. This page covers Class 2 stranded copper conductors from 50 to 1000 mm², with XLPE insulation, aluminium wire armour (AWA) and a PVC outer sheath.

Typical routes include cable trays, ducts, trenches and underground installations where mechanical protection is specified. Direct burial is subject to the project design, ground conditions and installation requirements. Confirm the required sheath performance for the actual environment.

Select the conductor size and cable arrangement together. The construction, current-carrying capacity and voltage-drop tables below provide separate information for dimensions, installation methods and circuit layouts.

STANDARDS

Basic design to to BS 5467

FIRE PERFORMANCE

VOLTAGE RATING

600/1000V

CABLE CONSTRUCTION

COLOUR CODE

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Current-Carrying Capacities (Amp) according to BS 7671: 2008 table 4E3A

Voltage Drop (Per Amp Per Meter) according to BS 7671: 2008 table 4E3B

Note: *Spacings larger than one cable diameter will result in a large voltage drop.
r = conductor resistance at operating temperature
x = reactance
z = impedance

KEY FEATURES

• 600/1000V rating with a single-core copper construction.

• 13 listed conductor sizes: 50, 70, 95, 120, 150, 185, 240, 300, 400, 500, 630, 800 and 1000 mm².

• Annealed stranded copper, Class 2 to BS EN 60228; XLPE GP 8 insulation as listed in the construction table.

• Aluminium wire armour and PVC Type 9 outer sheath; the bedding is listed as PVC or polymeric compound.

• Catalogue operating temperature up to 90°C and short-circuit temperature up to 250°C for 5 seconds.

• Listed minimum bending radius: 8 times the overall diameter.

• BS EN 60332-1-2 is the listed single vertical wire flame-retardance reference.

SELECTION NOTES

• For quotation, state the conductor area, number of cable runs, length per run, required drum lengths, sheath colour and delivery destination. Confirm that the requirement is for single-core copper AWA cable.

• Identify the installation method and circuit layout: clipped direct, free air or tray; AC or DC; flat or trefoil; touching or spaced. Use the matching column in each electrical table.

• The electrical tables state a 90°C conductor temperature and 30°C ambient temperature. Their headings cite BS 7671:2008 Tables 4E3A and 4E3B. Have the project designer confirm applicability, site correction factors and compliance with the project’s applicable rules.

• Check load current, voltage drop, short-circuit duty, cable grouping and route conditions before selecting the area. Approximate diameter and weight help with routing and logistics; they do not establish the permissible current for every installation.

• UV, oil, hydrocarbon, rodent or termite resistance and LSPVC are listed as options. Specify the required option and supporting evidence before ordering; these properties are not included automatically.

• Use the actual cable diameter when selecting glands, cleats and bending space. Confirm accessories, armour termination and bonding requirements for the approved installation.

RELATED CABLE TYPES

• BS 5467 600/1000V armoured cable range — compare the listed core counts, copper and aluminium constructions.

• BS 5467 600/1000V 2–5 core copper SWA cable — a separate multicore design with galvanized steel wire armour.

• BS 6724 600/1000V single-core AWA LSZH cable — review when the project specifies a low smoke zero halogen sheath.

FAQ

Which conductor material and sizes are covered?

This page lists Class 2 stranded copper conductors in 13 sizes from 50 to 1000 mm². Aluminium conductors and multicore designs have separate specification tables on related pages.

Is the armour AWA or SWA?

The specified armour is aluminium wire armour (AWA). The listed single-core construction must not be described as galvanized steel wire armoured cable.

Can this cable be installed underground?

Underground ducts, trenches and direct burial routes may be considered subject to the project design and site conditions. Confirm the installation method and any additional sheath protection before ordering.

How should I use the current-carrying capacity table?

Select the stated reference method, circuit type and cable arrangement. The catalogue table uses the displayed temperature assumptions and a BS 7671:2008 reference; obtain a project-specific rating check before using a value.

How should I read the voltage-drop table?

Match the circuit and cable arrangement. Values are presented in mV/A/m; r, x and z are defined in the original note below the table. Retain the stated spacing condition and have the designer check the complete circuit.

Is the PVC sheath LSZH?

No. This page specifies PVC Type 9. Where LSZH is required, review the linked BS 6724 range and confirm the required smoke and halogen performance for the selected construction.

Does the flame test prove fire-resistant circuit integrity?

The listed BS EN 60332-1-2 reference concerns flame retardance. This page does not provide evidence of circuit integrity, a BS 6387 CWZ classification or a specified fire-survival duration.

Which documents and options should I request?

Use the linked single-core PDF for this product. State the project standard, conductor size, lengths and any optional sheath properties, then request the matching supply datasheet and required test evidence.