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SANS 97 / BS 6480 PILC Belted SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 600550.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV−10…+80 °C

SANS 97 / BS 6480 Belted Paper-Insulated Lead-Covered (PILC)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 · 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV · -10 °C to +80 °C industrial PILC

SANS 97 / BS 6480 Belted Paper-Insulated Lead-Covered (PILC) Steel-Tape Armoured Power Cable (PILC BELTED) engineered to SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 for 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV service across -10 °C to +80 °C, featuring stranded copper conductor and pvc outer

Approved

Oil-resistant

Water-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: PILC BELTED 4G2.5
Outer Ø ≈: 10.8 mm
Total weight ≈: 186 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed): 86 mm
Configuration: 4 × 2.5 mm²

All sizes (12)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/
Operating temp.: −10…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 15 × OD
Conductor: copper conductor
Outer layer: PVC outer servin
Standard: SANS 97

Typical values for this cable type, based on SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is PILC Belted right for your machine?

Fixed installation

Suitable

Engineered and verified for fixed service in accordance with SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Suitable for switchgear, control panels and equipment terminations within 15 × OD bend radius.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

With conditions

Use mechanical conduit or armoured protection where exposed to rock fall or crushing loads.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Not designed for high-speed monospiral crane reeling; select a dedicated reeling cable.

NSHTOU Reeling Cable

Typical machinesMining & TunnellingSurface & Underground Mining SubstationsMineral Processing & Smelting PlantsTunnelling & Heavy Civil InfrastructureBulk Material Handling CorridorsRefinery & Petrochemical Process Units

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: PILC BELTED (SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055) with stranded copper conductor, impregnated paper tapes and pvc outer serving (8-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Stranded copper conductor	High-conductivity copper conductor per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
2	Impregnated paper tapes	Impregnated paper tapes (individual core / group layer)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
3	Impregnated paper belt	Impregnated paper belt (lapped tape)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
4	Lead alloy sheath	Extruded Lead alloy sheath protective layer (continuous layer)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
5	PVC armour bedding	PVC armour bedding mechanical protection (continuous layer)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
6	Inner steel armour tape	Inner steel armour tape mechanical protection (lapped tape)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
7	Outer steel armour tape	Outer steel armour tape mechanical protection (lapped tape)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
8	PVC outer serving	Extruded PVC outer serving protective layer (continuous layer)SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055

PILC BELTED — Standard Execution

Built to SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 with stranded copper conductor and pvc outer serving

PILC BELTED — Custom Cross-Sections

Full range of metric mm² and AWG/kcmil conductor sizes per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055

PILC BELTED — Export Drum Supply

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric & conductor resistance test certificate

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / duty: 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV (SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055)
Conductor construction: Stranded copper conductor — High-conductivity copper conductor per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
Primary insulation / dielectric: Impregnated paper tapes — Impregnated paper tapes (individual core / group layer)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −10…+80 °C per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
Short-circuit / peak thermal limit: +160 °C to +250 °C (5 s adiabatic limit depending on dielectric class)
Minimum installation temperature: −5 °C (thermoplastic) / −25 °C (cross-linked or elastomer) / −40 °C (metallic)

Mechanical

Outer protection / covering: PVC outer serving — Extruded PVC outer serving protective layer (continuous layer)
Minimum bending radius: 15 × OD (installed / static routing)
Layer count & geometry: 8 concentric/structural layers verified by cross-section inspection

Resistance

Environmental & chemical durability: Engineered for industrial service in accordance with SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing product standard: SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: PILC BELTED
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 7614.10

Sizes

12 standard PILC BELTED cable sizes

Manufactured to SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 across standard single-core and multi-core cross-sections.

Dimensions, construction & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Weight ≈ kg/km	Min. bend R fixed mm
PILC BELTED Standard Production Schedule (0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV · −10…+80 °C)
PILC BELTED 3G1.5	3 × 1.5 mm²	8.4	105	68
PILC BELTED 4G1.5	4 × 1.5 mm²	9.2	128	74
PILC BELTED 5G1.5	5 × 1.5 mm²	10.1	156	81
PILC BELTED 3G2.5	3 × 2.5 mm²	9.8	148	78
PILC BELTED 4G2.5	4 × 2.5 mm²	10.8	186	86
PILC BELTED 5G2.5	5 × 2.5 mm²	11.9	228	95
PILC BELTED 4G4	4 × 4.0 mm²	12.6	268	101
PILC BELTED 4G6	4 × 6.0 mm²	14.2	365	114
PILC BELTED 4G10	4 × 10 mm²	17.5	580	140
PILC BELTED 4G16	4 × 16 mm²	20.4	845	163
PILC BELTED 4G25	4 × 25 mm²	24.8	1,290	198
PILC BELTED 4G35	4 × 35 mm²	27.9	1,710	223

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Single-core and multi-core sizes from 0.5 mm² up to 630 mm² (or AWG/kcmil) available per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055.

Conductor resistance & current-carrying capacity
Cross-section	Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km	Current in air A (30 °C) ≈	Voltage drop mV/A·m
1.5 mm² (AWG 16)	13.30	18	29.0
2.5 mm² (AWG 14)	7.98	26	17.5
4.0 mm² (AWG 12)	4.95	34	10.9
6.0 mm² (AWG 10)	3.30	44	7.3
10 mm² (AWG 8)	1.91	61	4.2
16 mm² (AWG 6)	1.21	82	2.7
25 mm² (AWG 4)	0.78	108	1.7
35 mm² (AWG 2)	0.55	135	1.2

Current ratings are for 3 loaded conductors at 30 °C ambient in free air/tray per IEC 60364-5-52 / NEC.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor DC resistance & dimensional verification (SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055)	DC resistance at 20 °C and geometry within SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 class limits	Every manufactured drum / spool
Routine dielectric / spark / structural integrity test (SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055)	Zero breakdown or structural defect over full production length	Every manufactured drum / spool
Sample tests
Thermal aging, mechanical & material qualification (SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055)	Full compliance with SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 across −10…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic sample audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

SANS 97 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Routine Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX PILC BELTED <size> SANS 97 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV CE

Delivery form: Non-returnable fumigated wooden drums or precision DIN spools
Standard lengths: 500 m · 1000 m · 2000 m drums (custom cut lengths on request)
MOQ: 500 m (stock sizes) · 1000 m (custom production)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFSANS 97 / BS 6480 Belted Paper-Insulated Lead-Covered (PILC) – technical datasheet12 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXPILC BELTED spec data (Excel)All 12 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-21
Updated: 2026-10-21

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define PILC BELTED (SANS 97 / BS 6480 Belted Paper-Insulated Lead-Covered (PILC) Steel-Tape Armoured Power Cable)?

PILC BELTED (SANS 97 / BS 6480 Belted Paper-Insulated Lead-Covered (PILC) Steel-Tape Armoured Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055 for 0.6/1 kV – 6.35/11 kV service over -10 °C to +80 °C. Its 8-layer construction comprises stranded copper conductor, impregnated paper tapes, impregnated paper belt, lead alloy sheath, pvc armour bedding, inner steel armour tape, outer steel armour tape, pvc outer serving.

What is the minimum bending radius and installation temperature for PILC BELTED?

The minimum installed bending radius for PILC BELTED is 15 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -10 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric stability without conductor or insulation strain.

How are the concentric layers of PILC BELTED arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Stranded copper conductor (High-conductivity copper conductor per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055); (02) Impregnated paper tapes (Impregnated paper tapes (individual core / group layer)); (03) Impregnated paper belt (Impregnated paper belt (lapped tape)); (04) Lead alloy sheath (Extruded Lead alloy sheath protective layer (continuous layer)); (05) PVC armour bedding (PVC armour bedding mechanical protection (continuous layer)); (06) Inner steel armour tape (Inner steel armour tape mechanical protection (lapped tape)); (07) Outer steel armour tape (Outer steel armour tape mechanical protection (lapped tape)); (08) PVC outer serving (Extruded PVC outer serving protective layer (continuous layer)).

What factory test certificates are supplied with PILC BELTED?

Every production drum or spool of PILC BELTED undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, dimensional and dielectric/integrity testing per SANS 97 / BS 6480 / IEC 60055, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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