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PVC Twin and Earth Cable 6242Y / 6243Y
Standard: BS 6004
Rated Voltage: 300/500V
Cable Types: 6242Y Flat Twin + Earth; 6243Y Flat Three Core + Earth
Cable Profile: Flat, non-armoured, PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cable
Conductor: Copper conductors to BS EN 60228
Conductor Class: Solid Class 1 up to and including 2.5 mm²; stranded Class 2 above 2.5 mm²
Insulation: PVC insulation Type TI.1 to BS EN 50363-3
Outer Sheath: PVC sheath Type 6 to BS 7655
Protective Conductor: Uninsulated copper circuit protective conductor, centrally positioned in the cable structure
Protective Conductor Position: 6242Y centrally placed between brown and blue cores; 6243Y centrally placed between black and grey cores
PVC Twin and Earth Cable 6242Y / 6243Y
PVC insulated and sheathed flat cable for domestic and industrial wiring. The 6242Y construction is a flat twin cable with a centrally positioned protective conductor, while 6243Y is a flat three-core cable with a centrally positioned protective conductor. Both versions are designed for installation clipped to flat surfaces or embedded in plaster.
The supplied cross-section image shows a 6242Y 2 × 2.5 mm² + 1E example. The same flat twin-and-earth construction is used across the product range, with the conductor sizes, protective conductor area, dimensions and weight selected according to the ordered cross-section.
6242Y 2 × 2.5 mm² + 1E construction example
Dimensional & Electrical Data
The following values are transcribed from the supplied 6242Y and 6243Y technical parameter document. Minimum and maximum O/D values are shown as width × height in millimetres.
6242Y — Flat Twin + Earth
| Size | Conductor Class | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Minimum O/D (W × H mm) | Maximum O/D (W × H mm) | Nominal Earth Conductor (mm²) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) | Minimum Bending Radius (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mm² | 1 | 0.6 | 4.0 × 7.2 | 4.7 × 8.6 | 1.0 | 69 | 26 |
| 1.5 mm² | 1 | 0.7 | 4.4 × 8.2 | 5.4 × 9.6 | 1.0 | 85 | 29 |
| 2.5 mm² | 1 | 0.8 | 5.2 × 9.8 | 6.2 × 11.5 | 1.5 | 120 | 50 |
| 4.0 mm² | 2 | 0.8 | 5.6 × 10.5 | 7.2 × 13.0 | 1.5 | 175 | 60 |
| 6.0 mm² | 2 | 0.8 | 6.4 × 12.5 | 8.0 × 15.0 | 2.5 | 240 | 60 |
| 10 mm² | 2 | 1.0 | 7.8 × 15.5 | 9.6 × 19.0 | 4.0 | 390 | 80 |
| 16 mm² | 2 | 1.0 | 9.0 × 18.0 | 11.0 × 22.5 | 6.0 | 560 | 90 |
6243Y — Flat Three Core + Earth
| Size | Conductor Class | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Minimum O/D (W × H mm) | Maximum O/D (W × H mm) | Nominal Earth Conductor (mm²) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) | Minimum Bending Radius (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mm² | 1 | 0.6 | 4.0 × 9.0 | 4.7 × 11.0 | 1.0 | 92 | 50 |
| 1.5 mm² | 1 | 0.7 | 4.4 × 10.5 | 5.4 × 12.5 | 1.0 | 115 | 50 |
| 2.5 mm² | 1 | 0.8 | 5.2 × 12.5 | 6.2 × 14.5 | 1.0 | 170 | 60 |
| 4.0 mm² | 2 | 0.8 | 5.8 × 14.5 | 7.4 × 18.0 | 1.5 | 255 | 80 |
| 6.0 mm² | 2 | 0.8 | 6.4 × 16.5 | 8.0 × 20.0 | 2.5 | 340 | 80 |
| 10 mm² | 2 | 1.0 | 7.8 × 21.0 | 9.6 × 25.5 | 4.0 | 550 | 160 |
| 16 mm² | 2 | 1.0 | 9.0 × 24.5 | 11.0 × 29.5 | 6.0 | 790 | 180 |
Reference Current-Carrying Capacity
| Conductor Area (mm²) | Reference Method 100 (A) | Reference Method 101 (A) | Reference Method 102 (A) | Reference Method 103 (A) | Reference Method C (A) | Reference Method A* (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 13 | 10.5 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 11.5 |
| 1.5 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 14.5 |
| 2.5 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 13.5 | 27 | 20 |
| 4.0 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 17.5 | 37 | 26 |
| 6.0 | 34 | 27 | 35 | 23.5 | 47 | 32 |
| 10 | 45 | 36 | 47 | 32 | 64 | 44 |
| 16 | 57 | 46 | 63 | 42.5 | 85 | 57 |
Voltage Drop Reference
| Conductor Area (mm²) | Two-Core Cable DC (mV/A/m) | Two-Core Cable Single-Phase AC (mV/A/m) | Three/Four-Core Cable Three-Phase AC (mV/A/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 44 | 44 | 38 |
| 1.5 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 2.5 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| 4.0 | 11 | 11 | 9.5 |
| 6.0 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| 10 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| 16 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Basic Parameters
| Product Name | PVC Twin and Earth Cable 6242Y / 6243Y |
|---|---|
| Product Types | 6242Y Flat Twin + Earth; 6243Y Flat Three Core + Earth |
| Standard | BS 6004 |
| Rated Voltage | 300/500V |
| Conductor | Copper conductor to BS EN 60228 |
| Conductor Class | Solid Class 1 up to and including 2.5 mm²; stranded Class 2 above 2.5 mm² |
| Insulation | PVC insulation Type TI.1 to BS EN 50363-3 |
| Outer Sheath | PVC sheath Type 6 to BS 7655 |
| Protective Conductor | Uninsulated copper circuit protective conductor, centrally positioned in the flat cable construction |
| Core Identification | 6242Y: brown and blue power cores; 6243Y: brown, black and grey power cores |
| Protective Conductor Position | 6242Y: centrally placed between brown and blue cores; 6243Y: centrally placed between black and grey cores |
| Maximum Conductor Operating Temperature | 70°C |
| Flame Performance | Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2 |
| Profile | Flat, non-armoured, PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cable with or without protective conductor |
Key Features
Flat Twin and Earth Profile
6242Y combines two insulated power cores with a centrally positioned protective conductor in a compact flat PVC sheath.
Flat Three Core and Earth
6243Y provides three insulated cores with a central protective conductor for matching multi-core wiring layouts.
Solid or Stranded Copper
Class 1 solid conductors are used up to 2.5 mm², while larger sizes use Class 2 stranded conductors according to the supplied specification.
Central Protective Conductor
The protective conductor is positioned centrally between the insulated cores rather than added as a separate external wire.
Flat-Surface Installation
The cable is intended for clipping to flat surfaces or embedding in plaster for domestic and industrial wiring.
Size and Color Options
Core size, configuration, sheath marking, cut length and packing can be arranged according to the purchasing specification.
Construction & Standards
6242Y Flat Twin + Earth
Two insulated copper power cores are arranged side by side with an uninsulated copper protective conductor centrally positioned between the brown and blue cores. The assembly is enclosed in a flat PVC sheath.
6243Y Flat Three Core + Earth
Three insulated copper cores are arranged in a flat profile with an uninsulated copper protective conductor centrally positioned between the black and grey cores. The complete assembly is enclosed in a flat PVC sheath.
Applicable Requirements
- BS 6004
- BS EN 60228 conductor classes
- BS EN 50363-3 PVC insulation Type TI.1
- BS 7655 PVC sheath Type 6
- BS EN 60332-1-2 flame performance
- 70°C maximum conductor operating temperature
Typical Applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
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