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Bare Copper are Stranded Soft Annealed Copper Wire that is ideal for grounding electrical systems & equipment, or transmission and distribution in electrical networks.

We supply Various types of Earth Rod Accessories like,

• A Type Clamp
• G Type Clamp
• Coupler

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Earth Rod Accessories available with natural brass finish.

A copper Tape Accessory that is used to join two or more Copper Tapes together.

Some of the Copper Tape accessories are

Earth Tape Junction Square:	The earth tape square is designed as a junction for Copper tape. This can be used as a straight through, 3-way tee or 4-way junction. The base is fixed by one centre countersunk hole and the top then secures the Copper tape by means of four screws.
Earth Tape Junction Clamp:	The oblong junction clamp is designed to join Copper tape together in a straight position. Tape should be overlapped and secured by the two bolts.
Metallic earth tape clips:	Metallic earth tape clips are designed to secure bare tape to the building surface by the means of one centre countersunk hole and two fixing screws.

High conductivity copper tape is used on both lightning protection and earthing applications. It is annealed for ease of use and has radiuses edges.

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Copper tape has countless applications in electronics from creating low-profile traces for electrical components to RF-shielding and antenna-making. Copper tape is even used to join things together using solder, like the stained glass on Tiffany lamps. It comes in two forms; conductive adhesive and non-conductive adhesive.

Designed for use on earthing circuits within the ship wiring and marine industry 657 SW4 earthing cables are manufactured to BS 6883 and are double insulated for electrical safety.

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The outer sheath is colored green/yellow for identification.

CONSTRUCTION

CONDUCTORS:	It is the current carrying component of the cable.
Material	Stranded, high conductivity plain annealed copper wires as per class 2 in BS 60228 and IEC 60228 Aluminium, stranded, compacted conductors
INSULATION	The rated voltage level of the cable depends on the dielectric strength and thickness of the insulation
Material	The insulation of standard wiring cables is PVC grade Type TI 1 of BS 7655 (formerly BS 6746) suitable for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 70˚C.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:	450/750 Volts
Temperature Rating	-5°C to +70°C
Minimum Bending Radius	Fixed: 6 x overall diameter

STANDARDS

BS EN 50525-2-31:	For PVC Insulated Wiring
BS EN 60228	For conductor
BS 7655	For Insulation
BS EN/IEC 60332-1	For Flame Retardant

CORE IDENTIFICATION

1 core:

Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green/Yellow. (Other Color as per specified standard can also be manufactured)

APPLICATION:
Domestic wiring cable. Can be installed in fixed installations in dry or damp premises clipped to surface, on trays or in free air where the risk of mechanical damage would not be an issue. Suitable for laying in conduit or trunking where mechanical protection is required.

The Drincable cable is suitable for permanent immersion in potable water to a depth of 600m. WRAS approved, it will not support microbial growth, or affect the taste, appearance, transparency or colour of water. It will not introduce metals or toxic substances. Designed for submersible pumps for drinking water, depuration and chlorination systems, electrical installations in manufacturing, processing and preserving systems of drinks and foodstuff, swimming pool lightings, and other water treatment operations. Available as a circular or flat configuration.

STANDARDS

• BE EN/IEC 60228, BE EN 50363-1, VDE 0207 part 20,
• BS EN 50363-2-1,
• ACS – WRAS approved
• Acid and Alkaline Solution according to BE EN/IEC 60811-100
  Ozone Resistant according to BS EN/IEC 60811-403
• AD8 Water Resistance Test according to EN 50525-2-21 and
• AC internal test

Building wire is used in the construction of almost every commercial, industrial, and residential property in the world. Most commonly known as branch circuit wiring in homes and businesses, these products carry electrical current to all external uses of power in a building or dwelling.

Electric Way supplies a comprehensive range of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Building wires manufactured in accordance with a number of British, European and international standards.

CONSTRUCTION

CONDUCTORS:	It is the current carrying component of the cable.
Material	Stranded plain annealed copper single core conductors
INSULATION	The rated voltage level of the cable depends on the dielectric strength and thickness of the insulation
Material	450/750V with XL- LSZH Sheathing Compound.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:	450/750 Volts
Temperature Rating	-15°C to +90°C
Minimum Bending Radius	As per cable manufacturer datasheet

STANDARDS

BS EN 50525-3-41:	For LSZH Insulated Wiring
BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2:	For Flame Retardant
BS7211	Old standard, currently withdrawn or superseded

CORE IDENTIFICATION

1 core:

Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green/Yellow. (Other Color as per specified standard can also be manufactured)

APPLICATION:
Most suited for use in conduit and for fixed protection installation. Can be used in lighting installations, switch and control gear and also in appliances. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen outer sheath is ideal in applications where fire, smoke, emissions and toxic fumes would create a potential threat.

Electric Way is a leading steel Wire Armoured and Aluminium wire armoured cable supplier offering a comprehensive range of robust and hard-wearing Low Voltage armoured and Medium Voltage armoured cables manufactured in accordance with British, European and International standards and specifications.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CABLE

Typically, the construction of an Aluminium or steel wire armoured cable comprises of the following components:

CONDUCTORS:	Current carrying component of the cable.
Material	Plain, stranded, compacted copper as per IEC: 60228 Aluminium, stranded, compacted conductors
INSULATION:	The rated voltage level of the cable depends on the dielectric strength and thickness of the insulation.
Material	Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) Type GP8 as per BS 7655.
FILLERS:	For providing circular shape to the cable, non-hygroscopic compatible fillers (wherever necessary) are included between laid up cores.
BEDDING:	Extruded bedding serves as a bedding for the armour and as a protection for the laid-up cores.
Material	Extruded PVC Type 9 Compound as per BS 7655. Reduced propagation flame retardant (RPLHCL)/R PPVC Compound for reduced flame propagation characteristics.
ARMOUR:	Armour provides mechanical protection to the cable. It also serves as an Earth Continuity Conductor (ECC). One layer of round wire is applied helically over the bedding.
Material	1. Galvanised round steel wire (GSWA) – FOR MULTICORE CABLE 2. Aluminium round wire armour (AWA) – FOR SINGLE CORE.
OVERSHEATH – FINISH:	General Purpose: Extruded PVC Type 9 Compound as per BS 7655 and also meet fire test requirement of IEC 60332-1.
Material:	1. Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE): Offers higher protection from water ingress and mechanical abrasion. 2. Anti-Termite: Termite resistance can be built in both types described above by compounding with proper additives. 3. Reduced Propagation (RP): Retards propagation of flame in fire situation. (Oxygen Index ≈ 30) 4. Reduced Propagation and Low Acid Fumes (RPLHCL): Retards propagation of flames and gives low emission of hydrochloric acid fumes. (OI ≈ 30 & acid gas emission is less than 18%)

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:	Uo/U= 0.6/1kV
Temperature Rating:	Fixed: -25°C to +90°C
Minimum Bending Radius:	1.5mm2 to 16mm2 – Fixed: 6 x overall diameter 25mm2 and above – Fixed: 8 x overall diameter

STANDARDS

BS 5467:	for XLPE insulated armoured cables
BS 7889:	for XLPE insulated single core unarmoured cables
IEC 60502-1:	for XLPE insulated single/multicore armoured/unarmoured cables
IEC 60228/BS6360:	for copper conductor
BS 7655:	for Insulation, bedding and outersheath
IEC 60332:	for Flame propagation

CORE IDENTIFICATION

1 core:	Red, Black
2 core:	Red, Black
3 core:	Red, Yellow, Blue
4 core:	Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
5 core:	Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Yellow/ Green

APPLICATION: Multi-core PVC cable with steel wire armour (SWA). Power and auxiliary fixed wiring cables for use in power networks, underground, outdoor and indoor applications and for use in cable ducting.

Flexible Cable products are designed and manufactured complying with the most recent international standards including BS 6004, BS 6500, BS 7919, IEC 60227.

Electric Way supplies comprehensive range PVC Flexible Cable.

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CONSTRUCTION

The conductor is made of plain annealed high purity Class 5 Copper, having excellent specific electrical conductivity, and superior mechanical flexibility thanks to DuFlex conductor construction.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is used for insulating and sheathing material as it is suitable for various flexible applications like high electrical, mechanical and thermal properties.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CABLE

It is the current carrying component of the cable.

CONDUCTORS:	Current carrying component of the cable.
Material	Flexible class 5 copper conductors to BSEN 60228.
INSULATION:	The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat; also, the state of a body so separated.
Material	PVC Type TI 2 to BSEN 50363-3.
SHEATHING:	Protective casing or covering.
Material	PVC Type TM 2 to BSEN 50363-4-1.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating:	300/500 V
Temperature Rating:	PVC Insulation suitbale for continuous operating temp. upto 70deg.C PVC Insulation Heat Resistance suitbale for continuous operating temp. upto 105deg.C
Minimum Bending Radius:	4 x Cable Diameter

STANDARDS

BS 6500:	for sizes upto 2.5mm2
BS 7919:	for sizes upto 4mm2
BSEN 60228:	Flexible class 5 copper conductors
BSEN 50363-3:	Insulation PVC Type TI 2
BSEN 50363-4-1:	Sheathing PVC Type TM 2

CORE IDENTIFICATION

2 CORE:	Blue and Brown
3 CORE:	Green/Yellow, Blue and Brown
4 CORE:	Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown and Black or Green/Yellow, Brown, Black and Grey
5 CORE:	Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black and Grey

APPLICATION: For use in offices and household appliances such as computers, spin extractors, washing machines, spin dryers and refrigerators and also for all kinds of outdoor industrial use.