BS 6701B

1. Introduction of  BS 6701B

BS 6701B is a British Standard for low voltage LSOH cables. Also known as 2491B

BS6701B is a flexible, flame retardant panel wire that is used for applications where smoke and toxic fumes from a fire could threaten life or equipment. It is also used for:

Single core 6701B flexible cable is  used for wiring appliances and for use in metering and switchgear. Due to the low smoke zero halogen outer sheath they can be used in areas of high pedestrian footfall such as hospitals, supermarkets, airports and offices where toxic fumes and emissions would be a health hazard. The flexible single core cable features flexible plain annealed copper conductor and an LSZH outer sheath.

STANDARDS

Flame propagation to BS EN 50266-1:2001 (formerly BS4066:PT1)   BS EN 50525-3-41

CONSTRUCTION

• Conductor: Flexible Plain Annealed Copper Conductor
  
• Sheath: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:

• 0.75mm² -1.0mm²: 300/500 volts
  
• 1.5mm² -240mm²: 450/750 volts
  
• Temperature Limits: -15°C to +90°C
  
• Minimum Bending Radius: As per cable manufacturer datasheet

Should not be installed at temperatures below 0°C

For more information please consult a member of the Cleveland Cable Sales Team

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