Indian Standard

IS:9968(Partl)-1988 ( Reaffirmed 1004 1

( Reaffirmed 1999 )

SPECIFICATION FOR ELASTOMER INSULATED CABLES

PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS

( First Revision )
Third Reprirlt NOVEMBER 1997

UDC

621.315-211 : 621.315.616-96 [ 678.074 ]

Copyright 1989

BUREAU
MANAK

OF
BHAVAN,

INDIAN

STANDARDS
ZAFAR MARG

9 BAHADUR SHAH NEW DELHI 110002

Gr 5

May 1989

IS : 9968 ( Part 1 ) - 1988

Indian Standard

SPECIFICATIONFOR ELASTOMER INSULATED CABLES

PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS

(First Revision )
0. FOREWORD
insulation, conductor, test for cables. sheath and methods of
0.1 This Indian Standard (Part 1) ( First Revision )

was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on 2.5 August 1388, after the draft finalized by the Power Cables Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council. 0.2 This standard was originally published in 1981. This revision has been brought out to take into account the experience gained since then. The opportunity has also been utilized to align the format of this specification with other specifications for different types of cables and to make reference to latest Indian Standards on

0.3 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this st.andard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard. *Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised
).

SECTION 1. SCOPE

GENERAL

standard specifies the requirements of elastomeric insulated cables for fixed wiring, flexible cables and flexible cords for electric power and lighting for operation at voltages up to and including 1 100 volts. 1.2 The following types of cables and cords are covered in this standard. 1.2.1 Cables for Fixed Wiring a) Braided and compounded/varnished, b) Elastomer sheathed ( normal duty ), and c) Elastomer sheathed ( normal earth continuity conductor. 1.2.2 Flexible Cables a) Braided and varnished, and b) Elastomer sheathed ( heavy duty ). 1.2.3 Flexible Cords a) Braided b) Elastomer sheathed ( normal duty ),
1

1.1 This

c) Unkinkable flexible cords - braided compounded ( workshop type ), and d) Unkinkable flexible cords compounded.

and

braided and

1.3 The cables covered in this standard are suitable for use on single-phase or three-phase ( earthed or unearthed ) system for rated voltages up to and including 1 100 volts. These cables may be used on dc system for rated voltages up to and including 1 500 volts to earth. 1.4 The cables covered in this standard are suitable for use where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to load results in conductor temperature not exceeding the following:
Type of Insulation Normal Continuous Operation Short-Circuit Condition

duty ) with

Insulation for general service Heat resisting insulation Silicone rubber insulation

60C 90C 150C

200C 250C 35oc

IS : 9968 ( Part 1) - 1988

temperatures mentioned NOTE - The short-circuit above are based on intrinsic properties of the insulating materials. It is essential that the accessories which are used in the above system with mechanical and/or soldered connections are suitabIe for the temperature.

facturer on all finished cable lengths demonstrate the integrity of the cable.

to

2. TERMINOLOGY 2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in IS : 1885 ( Part 32 )-1971* shall apply, in addition to the following.
2.1 Routine Tests Tests made

2.2 Type Tests - Tests required to be made before supply on a general commercial basis a type of cable in order to demonstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application.
NOTE-These tests are of such a nature that, after they have been made, they need not be repeated unless changes are made in the cable materials or design which characteristics. might change the performance

by the manu32 Cables, supplies.

*Electrotechnical
conductors and

vocabulary : Part
for electricity

accessories

2.3 Acceptance Tests - Tests carried out on samples taken from a lot for the purpose of acceptance of the lot.
MATERIALS 6. FILLERS

SECTION

3. CONDUCTOR 3.1 Copper Conductor - The conductor shall be tinned annealed copper wires complying with the requirements of IS : 8130-1984*.
NOTE - The use of plain copper conductor is also p&missible for cables with silicone rubber insulation.

6.1 The fillers shall be of natural or synthetic fibres or elastomer. The filler material shall be suitable for the operating temperature and compatible with the insulating material. 7. BRAID 7.1 Textile Braid - The textile braid shall consist of textile material ( natural or synthetic ), such as cotton, artificial silk mercerized or rayon ( excluding jute or hemp ). 7.2 Glass Braid - The glass braid shall consist of glass fibre yarn of suitable quality. 8. SHEATH 8.1 General Service Insulated Cables and Flexible Cords 8.1.1 Cables for Fixed Wiring and Flexible The sheath shall consist of elastomeric compound complying with the requirements of Type SE 1 of IS : 638O-1984*.
Cords -

3.2 Aluminium Conductor - The conductor shall be composed of aluminium wires complying with the requirements of IS : 8130-1984*. 3.3 A separator tape made of suitable material may be applied over the conductor. 4. INSULATION 4.1 Insulation for General Service - The insulation shall be of elastomer compound conforming to Type IE 1 of IS : 6380-1984t. 4.2 Heat Resisting Insulation - The insulation shall be of elastomer compound conforming to Type 1E 2 of IS : 6380-19847. 4.3 Silicone Rubber Insulation - The insulation shall be of silicone rubber conforming to Type IE 5 of IS : 6380-1984t. 5. TAPE
5.1 Proofed Tape - The proofed tape shall be closely woven textile, without selvedge, proofed on one side with rubber. The thickness of tape should be approximately 0.15 mm.

sheath shall 8.1.2 Flexible Cables - The consist of elastomeric compound complying with the requirements of Type SE 2 of IS : 63801984*.
8.2 Heat Resisting Insulated Cables

5.2 Polyethylene Terephthaiate ( PETP ) Tape or Plastic Tape or Any Other Suitable Tape - The should be O-012 5 mm thickness of tape ( minimum ). 5.3 Glass Tape suitable quality. The glass tape shall be of

8.2.1 Cables for Fixed Wiring and Flexible The sheath shall consist of elastomeric compound complying with the requirements of Type SE 3 of IS : 6380-1984*.
Cords -

8.2.2 Flexible Cables -The sheath shall consist of elastomeric compound complying with the requirements of Type SE 4 of IS : 6380-1984*.
*Specification for elastomeric insulation of electric cables (first revision ). and sheath

*Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords (first revision ). tSpecitication for elastomeric insulation and sheath of electric cables ( jirsr revisron ).

IS:9968(Partl)-1988 9. COMPOUND AND VARNISH 9.2 Varnish -

9.1 Preservative Compound - Preservative compound shall be free from deleterious action on any part of the cable.
SECTION 10. CONDUCTOR 10.1 Cables for Fixed Wiring -

Varnish shall be compatible with the operating temperature of the cable and It shall applied to prevent fraying of glass yarn. be free from deleterious action on any part of the cable.

3 CONSTRUCTION
12. INSULATION 12.1 The conductor, with or without separator, shall be provided with insulation in accordance with respective tables.

of conductor as follows:

The construction for cables for fixed wiring shall be

Solid/ Stranded Flexibility Class ( Re_f.&r to IS :

Nominal CrossSectional Area

r_--h--~ Copper 2.5 to 6

mm2 Aluminium I.5 2.5 to 10 Solid Solid/ Stranded Stranded

8130-1984* )

12.2 Thickness of Insulation - The average thickness of the insulation shall be not less than the nominal value ( tl ) specified in respective tables. 12.3 Tolerance on Thickness of lusulation ( tl ) The smallest of the measured values of thickness of insulation shall not fall below the nominal value ( tl ) specified in respective tables by more than 0.1 mm + 0.1 fi. 12.4 Application of Insulation - The insulation shall be so applied that it fits closely on the conductor ( with or without separator ) but shall not adhere to it. The insulation, unless applied by the extrusion, shall be applied in two or more layers. 13. CORE IDENTIFICATION 13.1 The cores shall be identified either by colours or number in accordance with 13.2 using any one of the following methods: a) Numbered tapes, insulation,

1 and 1.5

Class 1 Class 1 for solid and class 2 for stranded Class 2

10 and above

,16 and above

10.1.1 The conductors

shall be circular.

10.1.2 The earth continuity conductor shall be constructed from same material as main conductor. 10.2 Flexible Cables and Cords formation shall be according IS : 8130-1984*.
11. SEPARATOR

The conductor to Class 5 of

TAPB

11.1 The separator tape may be applied over the conductor as mentioned in the respective tables.
*Specification for conductors for insulated cables and flexible cords (firsf revision ). electric

b) Coloured

c) Coloured tape, and d) Numbers printed on cores. 13.2 The colour given below: or number scheme shall be as

Numbers of Cores
Single

Rigid Cables

Flexible Cables

Flexible Cords

Numbers

Red, black, white, yellow or blue Red and black Red, yellow and blue Red, yellow, blue and black
-

Red, black. white, yellow or blue Red and black Red, yellow and blue Red, yellow, blue and green Red, yellow, blue, black and green

Red, black. white, yellow or blue Red and black Red. black and green* Red, yellow blue and green* -

_ 192 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3, 4 1,2,3,4,5

Twin Three Four Five

*Green for ECC.

IS : 9968 ( Part 1) - 1988 13.2.1 When numerals are used for identification, these shall appear at intervals of not greater than 150 mm. 18. BINDER TAPE

14. TAPE 14.1 Proofed tape or PETP tape or plastic tape or any other suitable tape may be applied over insulation as mentioned in the respective tables. The tape, when provided, shall be applied with an overlap. 15. BRAIDING braiding, as required in the respective tables, shall be applied reasonably close, but not so tight as to damage the insulation. 16. COMPOUNDING AND VARNJSHING
15.1 The

18.1 The proofed tape or glass tape or PETP tape or plastic tape or any other suitable tape over laid up cores shall be applied as required in the respective tables with an overlap. 19. SHEATH 19.1 The sheath shall be applied by extrusion, wherever required, in the respective tables. 19.2 Thickness of Sheath - The average thickness of the sheath shall be not less than the nominal value ( ts ) specified in respective tables. 19.3 Tolerance on Thickness of Sheath -- The smallest of the measured values of thickness of sheath shall not fall below the nominal value ( r8 ) specified in respective tables by more than 0.2 mm + 0.2 ta.
19.4 Colour - The colour of the sheath shall be black, unless any other is agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.

16.1 The compounding or varnishing shall be provided as required in the respective tables. 17. LAYING UP OF CORES 17.1 Jn case of twin and multicore circular cables and cords, the cores shall be laid together with a suitable right hand lay. Fillers in inteistices may be used to provide reasonable circularity of laid up cable. 17.1.1 The values of lay for flexible cables and cords shall be maximum 18 times the pitch circle diameter.
SECTION 21. CLASSIFICATION

20. OVERALL DJAMETER 20.1 Overall diameter of flexible cords shall not exceed the values given in the appropriate tables.
4 TESTS

OF TESTS

(1)

(2)

(3)

21.1 Type Tests type tests:

Test

The following shall constitute

For RequireTest Methods ments, Rqfer to ( Refer to Part No. of IS : 10810* ) (2) (3)

(1)

Persulphate test ( for copper ) Annealmg test ( for copper ) Tensile test ( for aluminium ) Wrapping test ( for aluminium ) Conductor resistante test Test for thickness of insulation and sheath and overall diameter ( where specified

IS: 8130-19s4t IS : 8130-19847 IS: 8130-1S4t IS : 8130-1984~ IS : 8130-1984t 12, 19, 21 and Tables 1 to 10 )

4 1 2 3 5 6

Physical tests for insulation and sheath ( as applicable ): a) Tensile strength and IS : 6380-1984* elongation at break b) Ageing in air oven IS : 6380-1984 c) Ageing in air bomb IS : 6380-1984 d) ;t_;g in oxygen IS : 6380-1984* e) Hot set f) Oil resistance g) Tear resistance Insulation resistance High voltage ( water immersion ) test Flammability test ( applicable to cables finished with SE 3 and SE 4 sheaths only ) Water absorption test ( for insulation as applicable ) IS : 6380-1984 IS : 6380-1984 IS : 6380-1984* IS : 6380-1984* 22.2 22.3

7 11 56 16 30 31 17 43 45 53

IS : 6380-1984*

28

l Me!hods of test for cables. Vpecification for conductors for insuIated cables and flexible cords (first revision ).

electric

Specification for elastomeric of electric cables (first revision ).

4

insulation

and sheath

IS : 9968 ( Part 1) - 1988

The constitute acceptance tests:

following

shall

a) Annealing test ( for copper ):

b) Tensile t,est ( for aluminium ); cl Wrapping test ( for aluminium ); d) Conductor resistance test; e) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath,
and overall diameter ( where specified );

f > Tensile strength g) Hot

and elongation of insulation and sheath; set test for insulation ( where applicable );

at break

and sheath

h) High voltage test; and j> Tnsulation resistance test.

21.2.1 A recommended sampling plan for acceptance tests is given in Appendix A.

21.3 Routine Tests - The following shall constitute the routine tests: a) Conductor resistance test, and b) High voltage test or spark test. 22. DETAILS
22.1 General OF TEST

6 kV ( rms ) within 10 seconds and held at this value for 5 minutes. If the sample this test, one more sample shall be to this test which shall pass. Xest on Completed Cables ( Acceptance and Routine Test ) - This test shall be carried out between conductors or between conductor and screen/armour. The test voltage shall be 3 kV ac ( rms ) or 7.2 kV dc. The test shall be carried out at room temperature and the time of application shall be 5 minutes. No failure of insulation shall occur. 22.2.2.1 Single-core cables shall be immersed in water at ambient temperature one hour before the test and the test voltage shall be applied between conductor and water. In case of singlecore, braided and compounded, and braided and varnished cables, the core shall be subjected to spark test according to IS : 10810 (Part 44 )1984*. 22.2.3 Spark Test ( Routine Test ) - Spark test may be applied as an alternative to the high voltage test specified at 22.2.2. It shall be made at the core stage during manufacture of cables and the potential difference between the electrode and the conductor shall be as specified below:
Nominal Thickness of Insulation Test Voltage

raised to constant fails in subjected 22.2.2

Unless otherwise stated in this the tests shall be carried out in standard. accordance with appropriate part of IS : 10810*, taking into account additional information given in this standard. 22.2 High Voltage Test
22.2.1 Water Immer$ion Test ( Type lest ) -

C___-__h-_-._-_Above mm 1; 1.5 2.0 2.5

kV(rms)

Up to and Including mm 1.0 ;:; 2.5 6 ;: ;:

The core( s ) shall be carefully removed from a sample approximately 3 metres long taken from the finished cable or cord. They shall be so immersed in a water bath at room temperature that their ends protrude at least 200 mm above the water level. After 24 hours, an ac voltage of 3 kV ( rms ) shall be applied between conductor and water. This voltage shall be ___-~*Methods of test for cables.

22.3 Flammability Test - Period of burning after removal of the flame shall not exceed 60 seconds and the unaffected ( uncharred ) portion from the lower edge of the top clamp shall be at least 50 mm.
*Methods of

test for cables : Part 44 Spark test.

AND MARKING

SECTION 23. IDENTIFICATlON

IDENTIFICATION,

PACKING

23.1 Manufacturers Identification - The manufacturer shall be identified throughout the length of the cable by means of a tape bearing the manufacturers name or trade-mark, or by marmfacturers name or trade-mark being printed. indented or embossed on the cable or cord. In case, none of these methods can be employed, or if the purchaser so desires, colour identification threads in accordance with a scheme to be approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards shall be employed. The printing, 5

indentation or embossing shall be done on sheathed cables. The distance between any two consecutive printings, indentations or embossings shall be not more than 1 metre. 23.2 Cable Identification - Cables or cords shall be identified throughout the length of the cable or cords by the legends shown below, either printed or indented or embossed on the cable.
Type of Cable Insulation Legend

Heat resisting rubber Silicon rubber

HR 90 HR 150

IS:9968(Partl)-1988
bearing manufacturers name NOTE 1 - Single or trade-mark and the legends mentioned above, if

provided, shall also be acceptable ments of 23.1 and 23.2. NOTE 2- No legend is purpose rubber insulation.

against the requirefor general

required

4 Type of cable and voltage trade; 4 Number of cores: cross-sectional area 9 Nominal
conductor;

of

the

23.3 Cable

Code - The following code shall be used for designating the cable:

Constituent Aluminium conductor Elastomer insulation Braiding, compounding or varnishing Elastomer sheath Earth continuity conductor
conductor material NOTE - When code letter is required for conductor. 24. PACKING

Code L.etter A R B R ECC

is copper, no

f) Cable code; f?) Length of the cable on the drum/reel/coil; h) Number of lengths on the reel, drum or
coil ( if more than one ); of arrow );

j) Direction

of rotation of drum ( by means

k) Approximate gross weight;

m) Country of manufacture; n) Year of manufacture. 24.2.1 The cable ( reel, drum or label ) may also be marked with the Standard Mark.
NOTE - The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Standard Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well defined system of testing and quality control which is inspection, devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the producer. Standard marked products are also continuously checked by BIS for conformity to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

and

AND MARKING

24.1 The cables and cords shall be either wound on drums ( see IS : 1041%1982* ) or reels or

supplied in coils and packed. 24.2 The cable shall contain the following information either stencilled on the drum or contained in a label attached to it: a) Reference to this Tndian Standard, for example, #Ref IS : 9968 ( Part 1 ); b) Manufacturers name, brand name or trade-mark; *Specification for drums for electric cables.

TABLE 1 ELASTOMER INSULATED SINGLE-CORE TAPED OR UNTAPED TEXTILE BRAIDED AND COMPOUNDED CABLES (Chses Construction 11.1, 12, 14.1, 15.1 and 16.1) annealed copper or aluminium conductor ( 3 and 10.1 ) separator tape( 5) with tape (3.3 ) ( 4.1 ) service insulation

TABLE 2 ELASTOMER INSULATED SINGLECORE, CIRCULAR, TWIN-CORE, THREECORE AND FOUR-CORE ELASTOMER SHEATHED CABLES (Claftses Construction 11.1, 12, 14.1, 18.1 and 19) conductor b) Optional annealed copper or aluminium ( 3 and 10.1 ) separator tape ( 3.3)

: a) Tinned

: a) Tinned

b) Optional c) General d). Optional

e) Textile braiding ( 7.1 ) f) Textile braiding shall be treated preservative compound ( 9 ) NOMINAL CROSS-SECTIONAL
AREA OF CONDUCTOR

c) Insulation : 1) General service elastomeric ( 4.1 ) or 2) Heat resisting elastomer ( 4.2 ) d) Optional Sitlgle-Core Cables proofed tape ( 5 )

2-, J-arid 4-Core Cables

NOMINAL THICKNESS OF INSULATION ( f~ )

mm 1 ;:; 6 10 16 55 50

mm I.0 1.0 I.0 1.0 1 ,o 1.2 12 1.4 ;:z

e) General service sheath e) 2, 3 and 4 core cables laid up ( 17.1 ) ( 8.1.1 ) in case of general service insulation and heat resisting f) OPtional fillers ( 6.1 ) sheathh!z;2*1 ) i? ease g) Optional binder tape ( 5 ) of reslstlna insulation h) General service sheath (8.1.1 ) in case of general service insulation and heat resisting sheath ( 8.2.1 ) in case of heat resisting insulation

XS : 9968 ( Part 1) - 1988

TABLE 2 ELASTOMER INSULATED SINGLE-CORE, CIRCULAR, TWIN-CORE, THREE-CORE AND FOUR-CORE ELASTOMER SHEATHED CABLES - Contd
NOMINAL NOMINAL NOMINAL THICKNESS OF

TABLE 3 ELASTOMER INSULATED, FLAT TWINCORE CABLES ( WITH AND WITHOUT ECC ) AND FLAT THREE-CORE ( WITHOUT ECC) ELASTOMER SHEATHED CABLES ( CIuuses 11.1, 12 and 19) Construction annealed copper or aluminium conductor ( 3 and 10.1) b) Optional separator tape ( 3.3 ) c) General service elastomeric insulation ( 4.1) Cables Without ECC Cable with ECC

: a) Tinned

SHEATH THICKNESS CROSSSECTIONAL OF INSU- ~----h------7 ThreeTwinLATlON SingleARBAOP Core Core Core CONDUCTOR (tt)

FourCore mm 11 1.1 1-l l-2 1.3 14 1.5 17 l-8 2.0 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.8 -

mmn 1 15 2.5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50 70 95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 630

mm
1'0 1.0 1.0 1'0 1'0

mm I0 1.0 1.0 10 1.0 11 1-l 12 1.2 13 14 14 15 1.6 1.7 18 19 2.0 2.2 2.3

mm 10 1.0 1.1 I.2 l-2 13 1.4 I.5 I.6 1.8 1.9 2-l 2.2 2.4 2.6 28 3.0 3.2 -

mm 10 11 1.1 12 12 14 I.4 l-6 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.4 -

1.2 12 1.4 14 1.6 1.6 1.8 18 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.0

d) Two or three insulated d) Two insulated cores laid cores laid side by side side by side ; the earth so as to form flat twin continuity conductor (bare or flat three as the case centrally placed between may be; optional woccores in the same plane) ming or filling ( 6.1) e) Elastomeric sheath ( 8 ) e) Elastomeric sheath ( 8 )
NOMINAL CROSSSECTIONAL AREAOP CONDUCTOR NOMINAL THICKNESS OF TNSULATION

NOMINALTHICKNESS OFSHEATH (t,) %ath---7

TwinCore

Flat ThreeCore

( tl)

NOMINAL CROSSSECTIONAL AREA OFEARTH CONTINUITY CONDIJCTOR

mm* t-5 2.5 : ;:

mm 1.0 1.0 10 10 ;:; 1.2

mm 1.0 ;:; 1.2 1:; 1.4

mm 1.0 11 ;:; ;:; 1.4

mm* 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.5 4 6

TABLE 4

ELASTOMER INSULATED, SINGLE-CORE, TWIN-CORE, THREE-CORE AND GLASS FIBRE BRAIDED AND VARNISHED CABLES, AND CORDS ( Clauses 11.1, 12, 15.1 und 16.1 )

FOUR-CORE

Construction

: a) Tinned annealed copper or aluminium

conductor for cables for fixed wiring and tinned annealed copper for flexible cables and cords ( 3,10.1 and 10.2 ) b) Optional separator tape ( 3.3 ) c) Silicone rubber insulation ( 4.3 ) 2-, 3- and I-Core Cables d) 2, 3 and 4 cores laid up ( 17.1) with optional ( 6.1 ) e) Glass braid ( 7.2 ) g) Treated with sultable varnish (9.2 )
NOMINAL THICKNESS OF INSULATION (r, ) ---h---_-----~ c---Cables for Flexible Cables Fixed Wiring and Cords

Single-Core Cubfes d) Glass braid ( 7.2 ) e) Treated with suitable varnish ( 9.2 )

fillers

NOMINALCROSS-SECTIONAL CONDUCTOR mm2

AREA OF

mm n, 10 :*oa 1-o 12 l-2 12 ;:6 is also permissible

:::5 :.5 2.5 6 :: 25 35 50 NOTE The use of plain copper conductor

mm 1.o 1.0 ;.j 1.0

I .o
;:2 12 1.2 ;:6 for cables with silicone rubber insulation.

IS : 9968 ( Part 1) - 1988

TABLE 5 ELASTOMER INSULATED SINGLE-CORE, CIRCULAR, TWIN-CORE, THREE-CORE, FOUR-CORE AND FIVE-CORE ELASTOMER SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES ( Cfauses 11.1,12, 18.1 nnn 19 ) Construction

: a) Tinned annealed

copper conductor ( 3 and 10.2 ) b) Optional separator tape ( 3.3 ) c) insulation: 1) General service elastomeric ( 4.1). or 2) Heat resisting elastomeric ( 4.2 ) d) Optional tape ( 5 ) Single-Core Cables 2-, 3-, 4- and j-Core Cubles e) 2, 3, 4 and 5 cores laid up ( 17.1 ) optional fillers ( 6.1 ) f) Optional binder tape ( 5 ) g) Heavy dutysheath ( 8.1.2) in case of general purpose rubber insulation and heavy duty HOFR sheath ( 8.2.2 ) in case of heat resisting rubber insulation

e) Heavy duty sheath (8.1.2) in case of general purpose rubbd insulation and heavyduty HOFR sheath ( 8.2.2 ) in case of heat resisting rubber insulation

NOMINAL CROSSSECTIONAL AREA OF CONDUCTOR mm 6

NOMINAL THICKNESS OF INSULATION( t, )

mm
1.0 ;:;

95 120 150 185 240 300 400 500 630

z: :x

::

l-4

;:6
16 I.8 1:; 22 2.4 2-6 28 30 3-o

NOMINAL THICKNESSOF SHEATH( td ) _--____A ----P----T S%zeTwinFourThreeCore Core Core Core mm mm mm mm 2.5 16 20 21 2.7 2.4 25 ;:; 2.7 $49 5:; 2.0 33 2.2 3.5 3.4 3.7 24 3.6 ;:; 2.6 3.7 2.8 4.0 4.3 3.0 41 45 4.3 33:; 4.8 4.5 5.5 48 ::; 5.1 35 5.8 38 54 40 41

FiveCore mm 2.5 2.9 32 -

TABLE 6

ELASTOMER INSULATED, SINGLE-CORE, CIRCULAR-TWIN CORE, THREE-CORE FOUR-CORE ELASTOMER SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CORDS

AND

Construction

( &uses 11.1, 12, 18.1 and 19 ) annealed copper conductor ( 3 and 10.2 ) b) Optional separator tape ( 3.3 ) c) Insulation: 1) General service elastomeric ( 4.1), or 2) Heat resisting elastomeric ( 4.2 ) d) Optional tape ( 5 ) Single-Core Cords 2-, 3- and I-Core Cords e) General service sheath ( 8.1.1) in case of general e) 2, 3 and 4 cores laid up ( 17.1 ) optional fillers ( 6.1 ) service insulation and heat resisting sheath ( 8.2.1) f) Optional tape (5) in case of heat resisting insulation g) General service sheath (8.1.1 ) in case of general service insulation and heat resisting sheath (8.2.1 ) in case of heat resisting insulation

: a) Tinned

NOMINALTHICKNESSOF SHEATH NOMINAL NOMINAL CROSS-SEC- THICKNESS r ---------o~-*-------~ ThreeTIONALAREA OF INSULA- SingleCore Core Core OF CONDUC- TION ( tl ) TOR (4) (5j (3) (2) (1) mm mm mm mm mm1 0.5 0.75 :.5 2-5 4 10 ;:o 10 10 1.0 10 1.0 1.0 1.0 ;I; ;:; 1.2 10 1.0 1.0 ;:: 12

FourCore (6) mm I.0 1.1 1.1 I.1 11 1.2

OVERALLDIAMETER MUX r--- __---h_------~ ThreeSingleTwoCore Core Core (7) mm 70 7.2 74 7.7 8.2 88 (81 mm 11.7 12.2 126 13.2 142 15.7 (9 mm 12.5 13.c 13.4 ;5:; 167

FourCore (10) mm :z 15-5 14-8 165 183

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TABLE 7 ELASTOMER INSULATED TEXTILE BRAIDED, SlNGLE AND TWISTED TWIN FLEXlBLE CORDS ( Clurtses 11.1, 12 and 15.1 ) Construction

TABLE 9 ELASTOMER INSULATED TWIN-CORE OR THREE-CORE UNKINKABLE FLEXIBLE CORDS ( WORKSHOP TYPE) (Clnuses 11.1, 12.1, 15.1, 16.1 and 18.1 ) Construction

: a) Tinned

: a) Tinned

annealed ( 3 and 10.2 ) separator service

copper

conductor

annealed ( 3 and IO.2 ) separator

copper

conductor

b) Optional tape ( 3.3 ) elastomeric insulation

tape ( 3.3 )

b) Optional c) General (4.1)

c) General service elastomeric insulation ( 4.1 ) 4 Two or three cores shall be twisted together ( 17.1 ) e) Optional fillers ( 6.1 ) f) Binder tape ( 18.1 ) 9) Textile h) Textile
NOMINALCROSSSECTIONALAREA OFCONDUCTOR

d) Braided with artificial or cotton ( 7.1 )

silk mercerized

e) In case of twisted twin flexible cord, two such braided cores shall be twisted together ( 17.1 )
NOMINALCROSSSECTIONAL AKEA OFCONDUCTOR NOMINALTHICKNESSOF INSLJLATI~N(~~) OVERALLDIAMETER OFEACH BRAIDED CORE, Max

braiding be treated with

braiding shall preservative compound

NOMINAL THICKNESS OF INSULA-

OVERALL DIAMETER,M~X r---_h ---1 TwoThree-

mm2 05 0.15 1 15 2.5

mm 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

mm 4.9 5.1 53 56 60 mm
0'5 o-75 1 i.5 25 4

TION ( f, ) mm
10 10

Core mm
9.2 9.6

Core
mm 9.0

I0 10 10 I0

10.0 10.6 II.4 126

10.4 IO-8 11.4 12.2 135

TABLE 8 ELASTOMER

INSULATED, ~IRCULhR, TWIN-CORE AND THREE-CORE, TEXTILE BRAIDED FLEXIBLE CORDS

(Chuses

TABLE 10 ELASTOhll<R INSLILATED. TWIN-CORE OR THREE-CORE INKINKAB1.E FLEXIBLE CORDS ( DOMESTIC TYPE )

11.1, 12 onct 15.1 ) copper conductor

( Clnt/.\e.s 11.I 3 12, IS. 1rmd I i ) Construction

Construction

: a) Tinned

annealed ( 3 and 10.2 ) separator

a)

Tinned annealed ( 3.1 and 10.2 ) separator

copper

conductors

b) Optional tape ( 3.3 ) c) General ( 4.1 )

tape ( 3.3) insulation

b) Optional

service elastomeric

c) General service elastomeric insulation ( 4.1 ) d) Two or three cores shall be twisted together ( 17.1 ) e) Optional fillers ( 6.1 ) silk mercerized
OVERALL NOMINAL CRoss-

d) Two or three cores shall be twisted together ( 17 1 ) with fillers of natural or synthetic tibres (6.1 ) e) Elastomeric
sheath ( 8.1.1 )

f) Braided with artificial or cotton ( 7.1 )

NOMINAL NOMINAL

f) Cotton braided (7.1 ) embedded in the sheath

NO~IINAL NO%IINALTHICKNWS UF SHE\T!I (ts) THICK-

being

semi-

CROSS-SECTIONAL THICKNESSOF INSULATION AREA OF CONDUCTOR (tr) mm* 0.5 0.75

1

mm 1.0 1.0
1.0

DIAMETER,Afr/.r r___h_-~ TwoThreeCore Core mm mm 8.3 8.7 9.1 9.7 105 117 90 9.5 99 105 11.3 126

SECTIONA L

NF,$S (j,T ,_.-__A.

Two-

INillL4-

_-._~ ThreeCore

r-_-h-___ TwoThreeCore Core mm

OVERALL DIAMETER, Max

ARIY=%
mm*

TK)\ ( r,)
m 111

Core mm

mm 15 15 1.5 15 1.5 1.5

mm 116 12.1 12.5 13.1 14.0 15.2

1.5 2.5 4

1.0 1.0 1.0

0.5 075 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0

1.0 1.0 10 1.0 10 10

15 15 I.5 1.5 15 15

12.4 12.9 133 13.9 14.8 16.2

IS:!9968(Partl)-1988

APPENDIX ( Clause 21.2.1 )

SAMPLING A-l. LOT A-l.1 In

OF CABLES
A-2.2.1 In order to ensure the randomness of selection, procedure given in IS : 49051968* may be followed.

a consignment, the cables of the same under essentially similar size manufactured conditions of production shall be grouped together to constitute a lot. A-2. SCALE OF SAMPLING A-2.1 Samples shall be taken and tested from each lot for ascertaining the conformity of the lot to the requirements of the specification. A-2.2 The number of samples to be selected shall depend on co1 1 and 2 as indicated below. These samples shall be taken at random: No. of Drums/Coils/
Reels in the Lot No. qf Drums/ Coils/Reels to be Taken as Sample (n) (2) 3 Permissible No. of Defectives I:; 0

A-3. NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY A-3.1 Suitable lengths oftest samples shall be taken from each of the drums selected. These test samples shall be subiected to each of the acceptance tests ( see 21.2 ). A test sample is called defective if it fails in any one of the acceptance tests. If the number of defectives is. less than or equal to the corresponding permissible number given in co1 3 under A-2.2, the lot shall be declared as conforming to the requirements of acceptance tests; otherwise not.

{Y,

to 26 to 51 to 101 to 301 and

up

25

50 100 300 above

8 ::

0 :
*Methods for random sampling.

10

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AhIBN~ltdENT NO.
TO

APRIL 1991

IS 9968 ( Part 1) : 1988 SPECIFICATION FOR ELASTOMER INSULATED CABLES

PART 1 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES INCLUDING 1 100 V (
( Page 2, clause 2.3 ) -

UP TO AND

First Revision )
Insert the following clause after 2.3: when required,

2.4 Optional Tests - Special tests to be carried out, by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier. ( Page 5, ciause 21.3 ) 21.4 Optional Tests a) Flexing Insert the following

clause after 21.3: the optional tests:

The following

shall constitute

test for cords for use with electric irons. Insert the following clause after 22.3: Irons see

( Page 5, clause 22.3 ) 22.4 Flexing Test Appendix B.end: for

Cords

for Use with Electric the following

( Page 10, Appendix A ) -

Insert

Appendix

B at the

CAPPENDIX ( Clause22.4 )

FLEXING TEST FOR CORDS FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC

IRONS

B-l The part of the iron comprising the cable entry fitted with the cord guard and the flexible cable or cord for which the iron is designed, is fixed to the oscillating member of an apparatus similar to that shown in Fig. 1. B-2 The sample is to the outer surface when the oscillating cable or cord, where so mounted that the axis of oscillation is tangential of the part in which the cord guard is secured, and member is at the middle of its travel, the axis of the it leaves the cord guard, is vertical.

B-3 A load having a mass equal to that of the iron but not less than 2 kg or more than 6 kg is attached to the cable or cord. 1

yx%//

[SAMPLE

OSCILLATION-/

II

III

306 mm

FIG. 1

FLEXING

TESTAPPARATUS

B-4 The oscillating member is moved backwards and forwards through an angle of 90 ( 45 on either side of the vertical ), number of ffexings, the sample is turned through 90 about the centre line of the cord guard. B-5 After the test, the cord guard shall not have worked loose and neither the cord guard nor the flexible cable or cord shall show any damage within the meaning of this specification except that and give then 10 percent of the total number of conductor strands may have been broken. NOTE - A flexing is one movement
either backward or forward.

( ETD 09 ) 2