BS 6708 Cables

British standard for flexible trailing and armoured cables in mines and heavy industry.

How does the cable move?

Pick one or more duties — the list below updates.

82 bs 6708 cables

Voltage
Standard
Sheath
Features

Reeling cables

Wind on and off motorised reels and drums on cranes, stackers and mining machines.

1 cable
BS 6195 Type 4A / 4C / 4D — cable cross-section
BS 6195 Type 4A / 4C / 4DBS 6195 Type 4A / 4C / 4D Flexible Coil-Lead and Festoon Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, multi-layer drum
IECGlass braid
300/500 V, IEC, Glass braid sheathMotorised reel, multi-layer drum

Trailing cables

Flexible power cables dragged behind mobile mining and material-handling machines.

5 cables
BS 6708 Type 201/211 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 201/211BS 6708 Type 201 & Type 211 Armoured Trailing Cable
640/1100 V
Trailing, fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 321/331 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 321/331BS 6708 Type 321 & Type 331 Armoured Trailing Cable
1900/3300 V
Trailing, fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
1900/3300 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed, mine roadway
MGM 115 Type 11 / 14 / 16 — cable cross-section
MGM 115 Type 11 / 14 / 16MGM 115 Type 11 / 14 / 16 Elastomeric-Cradle Coal-Cutter Cable
300/500 V
Trailing, submerged
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathTrailing, submerged
MGM 115 Type 7 / 7M / 7S — cable cross-section
MGM 115 Type 7 / 7M / 7SMGM 115 Type 7 / 7M / 7S Central-Earth Coal-Cutter Cable
300/500 V
Trailing, submerged
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathTrailing, submerged
BS 6708 Type 730 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 730BS 6708 Type 730 MV Trailing Cable
3800/6600 V
Multi-layer drum, trailing, fixed (limited), submerged
BSRubber
3800/6600 V, BS, Rubber sheathMulti-layer drum, trailing, fixed (limited), submerged

Subsea umbilical & tow cables

ROV umbilicals, tethers, diver umbilicals and armoured tow cables for subsea work.

1 cable
Diver Umbilical Cable — cable cross-section
Diver Umbilical CableDiver Umbilical Cable
0.6/1 kV
Vertical / spreader, free-hanging, submerged
IECPUR
0.6/1 kV, IEC, PUR sheathVertical / spreader, free-hanging, submerged

Fire-resistant & fire alarm cables

Circuit-integrity and fire-alarm cables that keep emergency circuits working in a fire.

5 cables
BS 7917 U FR — cable cross-section
BS 7917 U FRBS 7917 U FR Unarmoured Fire-Resistant Offshore Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 7917 A FR — cable cross-section
BS 7917 A FRBS 7917 A FR Armoured Fire-Resistant Offshore Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 7846 — cable cross-section
BS 7846BS 7846 Armoured Fire-Resistant Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, control cabinet
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, control cabinet
BS EN 60702-1 — cable cross-section
BS EN 60702-1BS EN 60702-1 Mineral-Insulated Metal-Sheathed Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, control cabinet
EN / HDHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, EN / HD, Halogen-free sheathFixed, control cabinet
BS 7629-1 — cable cross-section
BS 7629-1BS 7629-1 Screened Fire-Resistant Alarm Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, control cabinet
BSHalogen-free
300/500 V, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, control cabinet

Instrumentation cables

Pair- and triad-screened cables for measurement and instrument circuits.

17 cables
RE-2Y(st)Y — cable cross-section
RE-2Y(st)YRE-2Y(st)Y Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RE-2Y(st)Y SWAY — cable cross-section
RE-2Y(st)Y SWAYRE-2Y(st)Y SWAY Armoured Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RE-2X(st)H — cable cross-section
RE-2X(st)HRE-2X(st)H LSZH Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RE-2X(st)H SWAH — cable cross-section
RE-2X(st)H SWAHRE-2X(st)H SWAH Armoured Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 — cable cross-section
BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1BS 5308 Part 1 Type 1 Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 5308 Part 1 Type 2 — cable cross-section
BS 5308 Part 1 Type 2BS 5308 Part 1 Type 2 Armoured Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 6883 UIS / UCS — cable cross-section
BS 6883 UIS / UCSBS 6883 UIS / UCS Unarmoured Offshore Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 6883 AIS / ACS — cable cross-section
BS 6883 AIS / ACSBS 6883 AIS / ACS Armoured Offshore Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 7917 AIS FR / ACS FR — cable cross-section
BS 7917 AIS FR / ACS FRBS 7917 AIS FR / ACS FR Armoured Offshore Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 5308 Part 2 Type 1 — cable cross-section
BS 5308 Part 2 Type 1BS 5308 Part 2 Type 1 Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 5308 Part 2 Type 2 — cable cross-section
BS 5308 Part 2 Type 2BS 5308 Part 2 Type 2 Armoured Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RE-2X(st)Y — cable cross-section
RE-2X(st)YRE-2X(st)Y Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RE-Y(st)Y — cable cross-section
RE-Y(st)YRE-Y(st)Y Instrumentation Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
KCA — cable cross-section
KCAKCA Thermocouple Compensating Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECFluoropolymer
300/500 V, IEC, Fluoropolymer sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
KCB — cable cross-section
KCBKCB Thermocouple Compensating Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
NC — cable cross-section
NCNC Type N Thermocouple Compensating Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECFluoropolymer
300/500 V, IEC, Fluoropolymer sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
RTD Extension Cable — cable cross-section
RTD Extension CableRTD Extension Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
IECFluoropolymer
300/500 V, IEC, Fluoropolymer sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard

Industrial data & RF cables

PROFINET, PROFIBUS, CAN bus, RS-485 and coaxial cables for industrial networks.

2 cables
MGM 110 Single Layer Armoured — cable cross-section
MGM 110 Single Layer ArmouredMGM 110 Single Layer Armoured Mining Communication Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, mine roadway
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, mine roadway
MGM 110 Double Layer Armoured — cable cross-section
MGM 110 Double Layer ArmouredMGM 110 Double Layer Armoured Mining Communication Cable
300/500 V
Fixed, mine roadway
IECHalogen-free
300/500 V, IEC, Halogen-free sheathFixed, mine roadway

Hook-up wire & equipment cables

Equipment wires for panels, vehicles and rolling stock, from UL AWM to EN 50306.

3 cables
MGM 101 — cable cross-section
MGM 101MGM 101 Cable
300 V
Fixed, control cabinet
IECRubber
300 V, IEC, Rubber sheathFixed, control cabinet
EN 50264-2-1 — cable cross-section
EN 50264-2-1EN 50264-2-1 Standard-Wall Single-Core Rolling Stock Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads
EN / HDRubber
0.6/1 kV, EN / HD, Rubber sheathFixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads
RSE STD 024 Part 6 — cable cross-section
RSE STD 024 Part 6RSE STD 024 Part 6 RSE/STD/024 Rolling Stock Cable Family
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, control cabinet, motor & traction leads

Control cables

Multicore control and signal cables for machine and system circuits.

6 cables
YY / YSLY — cable cross-section
YY / YSLYYY / YSLY Unscreened Control Cable
300/500 V
Free-hanging, fixed
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFree-hanging, fixed
CY / YSLCY — cable cross-section
CY / YSLCYCY / YSLCY Screened Control Cable
300/500 V
Free-hanging, fixed
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFree-hanging, fixed
SY / YSLYSY — cable cross-section
SY / YSLYSYSY / YSLYSY Steel Wire Braided Control Cable
300/500 V
Free-hanging, fixed
IECPVC
300/500 V, IEC, PVC sheathFree-hanging, fixed
BS 6708 Type 506/512/518/524 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 506/512/518/524BS 6708 Type 506, 512, 518 & 524 Control Cable
320/550 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
320/550 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
NR Type B1 / B2 — cable cross-section
NR Type B1 / B2NR Type B1 / B2 Network Rail Type B1 / B2 Unarmoured Multicore
300/500 V
Free-hanging, fixed
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathFree-hanging, fixed
NR Type E1 / E2 — cable cross-section
NR Type E1 / E2NR Type E1 / E2 Network Rail Type E1 / E2 Screened Armoured
300/500 V
Free-hanging, fixed
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathFree-hanging, fixed

Power & connection cables

From 100 V welding leads to 45 kV feeders, with portable cords, EV charging and solar cables.

24 cables
H01N2-D — cable cross-section
H01N2-DH01N2-D Welding Cable
100/100 V – 450/750 V
Trailing, fixed
EN / HDRubber
100/100 V – 450/750 V, EN / HD, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed
H01N2-E — cable cross-section
H01N2-EH01N2-E Extra-Flexible Welding Cable
100/100 V – 450/750 V
Trailing, fixed
EN / HDRubber
100/100 V – 450/750 V, EN / HD, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed
MGM 109 Type 3023 — cable cross-section
MGM 109 Type 3023MGM 109 Type 3023 Cable
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
MGM 109 Type 3013 — cable cross-section
MGM 109 Type 3013MGM 109 Type 3013 Cable
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
MGM 109 Type 3123 — cable cross-section
MGM 109 Type 3123MGM 109 Type 3123 Cable
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
MGM 118 Type 6110 — cable cross-section
MGM 118 Type 6110MGM 118 Type 6110 Cable
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
Submersible Pump Cable — cable cross-section
Submersible Pump CableSubmersible Pump Cable
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV
Fixed, submerged
IECRubber
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV, IEC, Rubber sheathFixed, submerged
0361TQ — cable cross-section
0361TQ0361TQ HOFR Welding Cable
100/100 V – 450/750 V
Trailing, fixed
BSPE
100/100 V – 450/750 V, BS, PE sheathTrailing, fixed
ConnectEV — cable cross-section
ConnectEVConnectEV
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, IEC, Halogen-free sheathTrailing, fixed
ConnectEV SWA — cable cross-section
ConnectEV SWAConnectEV SWA
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, IEC, Halogen-free sheathTrailing, fixed
EV ProInstall Cat6A — cable cross-section
EV ProInstall Cat6AEV ProInstall Cat6A
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, IEC, Halogen-free sheathTrailing, fixed
EV ProInstall Cat6A SWA — cable cross-section
EV ProInstall Cat6A SWAEV ProInstall Cat6A SWA
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, IEC, Halogen-free sheathTrailing, fixed
H1Z2Z2-K — cable cross-section
H1Z2Z2-KH1Z2Z2-K Solar PV Cable
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV
Fixed
EN / HDHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV, EN / HD, Halogen-free sheathFixed
H05BZ5-F — cable cross-section
H05BZ5-FH05BZ5-F AC EV Charging Cable
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
EN / HDPUR
0.6/1 kV, EN / HD, PUR sheathTrailing, fixed
H07BZ5-F — cable cross-section
H07BZ5-FH07BZ5-F AC EV Charging Cable
0.6/1 kV
Trailing, fixed
EN / HDPUR
0.6/1 kV, EN / HD, PUR sheathTrailing, fixed
DC EV Charging Cable — cable cross-section
DC EV Charging CableDC EV Charging Cable
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV
Trailing, fixed
IECPUR
0.6/1 kV – 1.5 kV, IEC, PUR sheathTrailing, fixed
BS 6883 U — cable cross-section
BS 6883 UBS 6883 U narmoured Offshore Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 6883 A — cable cross-section
BS 6883 ABS 6883 A rmoured Offshore Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
BSHalogen-free
0.6/1 kV, BS, Halogen-free sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
BS 6883 Armoured MV — cable cross-section
BS 6883 Armoured MVBS 6883 Armoured MV Offshore Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, offshore & shipboard
BSRubber
0.6/1 kV, BS, Rubber sheathFixed, offshore & shipboard
EN 50382-2 — cable cross-section
EN 50382-2EN 50382-2 High-Temperature Rolling Stock Power Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, motor & traction leads
EN / HDSilicone
0.6/1 kV, EN / HD, Silicone sheathFixed, motor & traction leads
MGM 109 Type 1023 / 1024 — cable cross-section
MGM 109 Type 1023 / 1024MGM 109 Type 1023 / 1024 Double-Armoured LV Feeder Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
0.6/1 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
MGM 109 Type 1012 / 1013 / 1014 — cable cross-section
MGM 109 Type 1012 / 1013 / 1014MGM 109 Type 1012 / 1013 / 1014 Single-Armoured LV Feeder Cable
0.6/1 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
0.6/1 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway
NR Type A1 / A2 / A3 — cable cross-section
NR Type A1 / A2 / A3NR Type A1 / A2 / A3 Network Rail Type A1 / A2 / A3 Unarmoured
300/500 V
Trailing, fixed
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathTrailing, fixed
MGM 118 Type 6010 / 6020 — cable cross-section
MGM 118 Type 6010 / 6020MGM 118 Type 6010 / 6020 Unscreened Armoured MV Feeder Cable
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV
Fixed, mine roadway
IECPVC
3.6/6 kV – 12/20 kV, IEC, PVC sheathFixed, mine roadway

Rubber cables

Rubber-insulated, rubber-sheathed cables for mobile and heavy-duty service.

18 cables
MGM 111 Type 21 — cable cross-section
MGM 111 Type 21MGM 111 Type 21 Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
MGM 112 Type 321 — cable cross-section
MGM 112 Type 321MGM 112 Type 321 Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
MGM 112 Type 331 — cable cross-section
MGM 112 Type 331MGM 112 Type 331 Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
BS 6708 Type 7/7M/7S — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 7/7M/7SBS 6708 Type 7, Type 7M & Type 7S Cable
640/1100 V
Motorised reel (limited), trailing, bretby handler, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathMotorised reel (limited), trailing, bretby handler, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 11/14/16 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 11/14/16BS 6708 Type 11, Type 14 & Type 16 Cable
640/1100 V
Motorised reel (limited), trailing, bretby handler, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathMotorised reel (limited), trailing, bretby handler, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type FS4 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type FS4BS 6708 Type FS4 Flat Cable
640/1100 V
Multi-layer drum (limited), festoon, trailing, submerged
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathMulti-layer drum (limited), festoon, trailing, submerged
BS 6708 Type 20/21 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 20/21BS 6708 Type 20 & Type 21 Armoured Cable
640/1100 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 62/63/64 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 62/63/64BS 6708 Type 62, Type 63 & Type 64 Armoured Cable
640/1100 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 70/71 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 70/71BS 6708 Type 70 & Type 71 Armoured Cable
640/1100 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
640/1100 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 630/631 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 630/631BS 6708 Type 630 & Type 631 MV Armoured Cable
3800/6600 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
3800/6600 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BS 6708 Type 307/307M/307S — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 307/307M/307SBS 6708 Type 307, Type 307M & Type 307S Cable
1900/3300 V
Multi-layer drum (limited), trailing, bretby handler
BSRubber
1900/3300 V, BS, Rubber sheathMulti-layer drum (limited), trailing, bretby handler
MGM 111 Type 320 / 321 — cable cross-section
MGM 111 Type 320 / 321MGM 111 Type 320 / 321 Screened Armoured MV Rubber Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
MGM 112 Type 201 / 211 — cable cross-section
MGM 112 Type 201 / 211MGM 112 Type 201 / 211 Screened Armoured LV Mining Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
BS 6708 Type 621 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 621BS 6708 Type 621 Armoured Power Cable
3800/6600 V
Trailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
BSRubber
3800/6600 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing (limited), fixed, mine roadway
MGM 112 Type 62 / 63 / 64 — cable cross-section
MGM 112 Type 62 / 63 / 64MGM 112 Type 62 / 63 / 64 Screened Armoured Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
MGM 112 Type E2 / E4 / E5 — cable cross-section
MGM 112 Type E2 / E4 / E5MGM 112 Type E2 / E4 / E5 Unscreened Armoured Auxiliary Cable
300/500 V
Motorised reel, trailing
IECRubber
300/500 V, IEC, Rubber sheathMotorised reel, trailing
BS 6708 Type 44 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 44BS 6708 Type 44 Drilling Machine Cable
600/1000 V
Trailing, mine roadway, drilling rig
BSRubber
600/1000 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing, mine roadway, drilling rig
BS 6708 Type 43 — end cross section
BS 6708 Type 43BS 6708 Type 43 Drilling Machine Cable
600/1000 V
Trailing, submerged, drilling rig
BSRubber
600/1000 V, BS, Rubber sheathTrailing, submerged, drilling rig

Choosing bs 6708 cables

Four things decide most selections. Our engineers check the rest against your application.

01 · Mechanical duty & installation profile

  • Match minimum bending radius, travel speed, and tensile load to the active duty profile (Motorised monospiral reel, Cylindrical / multi-layer drum, Festoon & line chain, Trailing & towing).
  • For continuous reeling, festoon, or drag-chain motion, specify fine-stranded Class 5/6 copper conductors with central strain-relief or anti-torsion braid.

02 · Rated voltage & cable family scope

  • This collection spans Reeling cables, Trailing cables, Subsea umbilical & tow cables, Fire-resistant & fire alarm cables, grouped below so power feeders, control circuits, and data/optical links can be specified side by side.
  • Account for voltage drop, ambient temperature derating, and symmetrical EMC screening on long runs or VFD motor drives.

03 · Standards compliance & outer sheath compound

  • Verify the governing regional or industry standard required by the project specification (IEC, VDE/DIN, UL, BS, ICEA/MSHA, etc.).
  • Use the outer-sheath filter to lock in PUR, heavy-duty EPR/PCP rubber, or low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds for oil, abrasion, or fire safety.
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What rated voltages are available in the BS 6708 Cables category?

Rated voltages run from 30 V to 15 kV across 77 of the 82 products. The most common rating is 300/500 V, listed for 16 products.

Which standards do the products in the BS 6708 Cables category reference?

The products reference BS 6708 (all 82 products), IEC Standard (63 products), VDE / DIN Standard (29 products), UL Standard (6 products), and SANS Standard (2 products).

Are PDF datasheets available for the products in the BS 6708 Cables category?

Yes. All 82 products have a PDF datasheet, linked from each product card and product page.

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Background on how bs 6708 cables are built, rated and specified.

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The BS 6708 Cables collection brings together 82 industrial cable models across Reeling cables, Trailing cables, Subsea umbilical & tow cables, Fire-resistant & fire alarm cables, Instrumentation cables, Industrial data & RF cables. British standard for flexible trailing and armoured cables in mines and heavy industry.

Use the multi-facet filter bar and duty matrix view to compare rated voltage, governing standard, outer sheath compound, and mechanical duty ratings side by side, or add candidate models to a combined engineering enquiry.

Related cable typesReeling cables34Trailing cables38Subsea umbilical & tow cables11Fire-resistant & fire alarm cables18Instrumentation cables56Industrial data & RF cables75
IndustriesVDE / DINICEASANSAS/NZSNEK 606IEEE 1580

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