BS 5308 cables are designed to carry communication and control signals in a variety of installation types including those found in the petrochemical industry. The signals can be of analogue, data or voice type and from a variety of transducers such as pressure, proximity or microphone. Part 1 Type 2 cables are designed where a greater degree of mechanical protection is required namely outdoor / exposed or direct burial at suitable depth.

Construct

Conductor : 0.5mm2 – 0.75mm2: Class 5 flexible copper conductor 1mm2 and above: Class 2 stranded copper conductor
Insulation: PE (Polyethylene)
Screen: Al/PET (Aluminium/Polyester Tape)
Drain Wire: Tinned copper
Bedding: PE (Polyethylene)
Armor: SWA (Galvanised Steel Wire Armour)
Sheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Sheath Colour: Blue Black
Voltage Rating: Uo/U 300/500V
Temperature Rating : Fixed: -40°C to +80°C Flexed: 0°C to +50°C