Technical Standard No. G 20:10:001:05
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
TECH NICAL S TANDARD
FOR
MATERIALS
NO. G 20:10:001:05
CABLE COLOUR CODED POLYETHYLENE
LAMINATED ALUMINIUM POLYETHYLENE SHEATHED
(CCP-LAP)
CABLES CCP-LAP (10-200 PAIRS)
CABLES CCP-LAP-A (10- 200 PAIRS)
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INDEX
1.
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3.
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.
TEMPERATURE AND ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................. 4
5.
CONDUCTOR ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.
CONDUCTOR INSULATION ............................................................................................................................................ 4
7.
QUADDING .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
8.
STRANDING................................................................................................................................................................. 5
9.
CORE WRAPPING ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
10. IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
11. MOISTURE BARRIER SHEATH ....................................................................................................................................... 8
12. ARMOURING ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
13. LENGTH MARKING .................................................................................................................................................... 10
14. CABLE SIZES ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
15. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
16. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 12
17. CABLE ENDS TREATMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 13
18. COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
19. DELIVERY LENGTHS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
20. INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
21. DRUMMING AND MARKING ....................................................................................................................................... 13
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1.
GENERAL
1.1. This specification covers the construction, properties, testing and packing of Solid Polyethylene insulated
conductor, fully colour coded, star-quadded and moisture barrier sheathed, telephone cable with maximum
mean mutual capacitance of 55 nF/Km for cable up to 50 pairs and 50 nF/Km for cable above 50 pairs. The
cable designation abbreviation shall be CCP-LAP.
1.2. If so ordered the cable shall be armoured with galvanised steel wire or tape as specified and covered with
another polyethylene sheath.
The cable designation abbreviation for armoured cable shall be CCP-LAP-A.
2.
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
2.1. International Standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International
Electro technical Commission (IEC) have been used when available.
Where international standards are not available, standards in accordance with ASTM (American Society for
Testing and Materials), and BS (British Standards Institute) have been specified. The latest issues shall apply
and deemed to be integral parts of this specification.
A Tenderer applying any other standard shall include the standard for approval in his proposal.
2.2. The following standards have been referred to in this specification:
MOC G 10:10:01
Common Technical Requirements (Outdoor Cables)
MOC G 30:10:01
Tests and Inspections Manufacture (Outdoor Cables)
MOC G 40:10:01
Tests and Inspections (Local Outdoor Cables)
IEC Publication 28
International Standard of Resistance for Copper
IEC 189-1
Low Frequency Cables and wires with PVC Insulation and PVC Sheath Part I, General Test
and Measuring Methods
Munsell Notation
Standard for Colours for Insulation for Low Frequency Cables and Wires
IEC Publication 344
Guide to the Calculation of Resistance of plain and coated copper conductors of LowFrequency Cables and Wires
IEC Publication 538
Electric Cables, Wires and Cords. Methods of Test for Polyethylene Insulation and Sheath
IEC Publication 538-A
First Supplement to Publication 538-A (1976)
IEC 708-1 & 708-3
Low-Frequency Cables with Polyolefin Insulation and Moisture Barrier Polyolefin Sheath.
ISO Standard 89
Steel Tensile Testing of wire
ISO Standard 1460
Metallic Coatings Hot dip galvanized coatings on ferrows materials. Determination of the
mass per unit area. Gravimetric method
CCITT Book Volume (IX)
Protection
3.
DEFINITIONS
3.1. Conductor
A solid continuous copper wire, circular in section.
3.2. Insulation
The insulation material immediately surrounding a conductor.
3.3. Insulated Conductor
A conductor surrounded by insulation.
3.4. Pair
Two identical (except for marking) insulated conductors.
3.5. Star Quad (5-Quad)
Four identical (except for marking) insulated conductors twisted together around the same axis.
3.6. Unit
Ten pairs (5-Ouads) stranded together with an identification binder applied over them.
3.7. Centre Core
The inner quads or units of a cable symmetrically arranged around the axis of the cable.
3.8. Core
The stranded quads or units laid up and wrapped, before the addition of a screen or a sheath.
3.9. Lay
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The axial length of one complete turn of the helix formed around an imaginary line between the centre of the
conductors of a quad or around the imaginary longitudinal line at the centre of a core (whipping, lapping,
wrapping, screening or armouring as applicable).
4.
TEMPERATURE AND E NVIRONMENT
4.1. The cable shall retain the mechanical and electrical properties, detailed in this specification, over a working
temperature range of -6 °C to +89 °C.
4.2. The cable shall suffer no deterioration from corrosive elements found naturally in the ground or in the
atmosphere.
4.3. The cable shall be suitable for use in the environmental conditions detailed in MOC Standard, Common
Technical Requirements G 10:10:01.
5.
CONDUCTOR
5.1. Each conductor shall consist of a solid wire of commercially pure annealed copper, smoothly drawn; circular
in section, uniform in quality and free from defects. Conductors shall meet the requirements of IEC
Publications 28 and IEC 344 with the exception that the dimensions and permissible variation shall be as in
paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 of this specification. Overall conformance with IEC Publication 708-1, Clause 5 is
required.
5.2. The nominal conductor diameters shall be 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.65 mm, and 0.9 mm.
5.3. Cancelled.
5.4. The properties of the conductor shall be in accordance with MOC Common Technical Requirements G
10:10:01 and Sections 15 and 16 of this Specification.
5.5. A conductor containing a joint, made during manufacture, shall have a tensile strength of not less than 90 %
and a resistance of not more than 105 % of that of an adjacent equal length of conductor not containing a joint.
6.
CONDUCTOR INSULATION
6.1. Each conductor shall be concentrically and uniformly covered with solid, coloured polyethylene compound.
6.2. Polyethylene compounds used for insulation should be high density and high molecular weight and conform to
the Standards laid down in MOC Standards, Common Technical Requirements G 10:10:01. IEC Publication
708-1 Clause 6.1 refers.
6.3. The nominal radial thickness of the insulation shall be such that the electrical and mechanical requirements
stated in this specification are met.
However minimum requirements detailed in Table 1 must be complied with Maximum dimensions are only
shown as an indication of the limits applicable to modular jointing modules.
6.4. The insulation must be close fitting on the conductor and deter the ingress of water whilst retaining good
stripping qualities.
Conductor Diameter
(mm)
0.4
0.5
0.65
0.9
Thickness Of Insulation
Minimum (mm)
Maximum (Modular Limits) (mm)
0.165
0.625
0.205
0.575
0.255
0.500
0.305
0.375
Table 1
6.5. Conductor Identification
6.5.1. The colours used for conductor insulation shall conform as far as possible to the Munsell Notation
references defined in MOC Standard, Common Technical Requirements G 10:10:01.
6.5.2. Each conductor shall be clearly identifiable from its insulation markings.
6.5.3. The conductor insulation colours for star quad cables with a 10 pair (5-Quad) unit shall be in accordance
with Figure l and Table 2 below.
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A
O
Figure 1
Quad Formation
Colour Of Wire
Application
B
C
D
10 Pair 10 Pair
Wire
Wire
Wire
Unit
Cable
1
White
Brown
Black
0
0
2
White
Brown
Black
0
0
3
White
Brown
Black
0
0
4
White
Brown
Black
0
0
5
White
Black
0
0
Table 2
Conductor Insulation Colours For Star Quad Cables Within 10 Pair (5-Quad) Unit
Quad
No.
7.
A
Wire
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red
Violet
QUADDING
7.1. Formation of Quads
Four conductors insulated and coloured as described in Clause 6 shall be uniformly twisted together to form a
compact and symmetrical quad in such manner that two insulated conductors of a pair are arranged diagonally
opposite to each other in the quad.
8.
STRANDING
8.1. Formation of Unit
8.1.1. Five quads, from 1st to 5th in Table 2 shall be stranded into a compact and symmetrical 10 Pair Unit.
Binders of plastic tape, coloured in accordance with Table 3 shall be applied over each unit. The colours
of such binders shall agree as far as possible with the Munsell Notation detailed in MOC Standards,
Common Technical Requirements G l0:10:0l.
The coloured plastic tape may consist of one diagonally striped tape with alternate stripes of the two
relevant colours or two individual tapes of different colours.
In units which are identified by one colour a single tape of one colour or two tapes of the same colour
may be applied.
8.1.2. The direction of stranding may be reversed at intervals.
8.1.3. Each quad in a unit shall have a different lay and the maximum length of lay in a completed cable shall
not exceed 200 mm.
Unit No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Colour Of Binder
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red
Violet
Blue – White
Yellow – White
Green – White
Red – White
Violet – White
Unit No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Colour Of Binder
Blue – Brown
Yellow - Brown
Green - Brown
Red - Brown
Violet - Brown
Blue - Black
Yellow - Black
Green - Black
Red - Black
Violet - Black
Table 3
Colour Of Binder Of 10 Pairs Units
9.
CORE WRAPPING
9.1. 10 Pair Cable
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9.1.1. 5 Quads in star quad formation shall be stranded to form a 10 pair cable. The stranded cable core shall be
completely covered with two closed helical lapping of plastic tape. The arrangement of quads shall be as
shown in Table 2.
9.1.2. Under or over the tapes, described in 9.1.1 open helical binding tape of plastic may be applied.
9.2. 20, 30, 50, 100 And 200 Pair Cable
9.2.1. The unit described in clause 8.1 shall be stranded in accordance with Table 4 into a compact and
symmetrical cable core. The direction of stranding may be reversed in some intervals throughout the
cable length.
9.2.2. An open lapping of natural colour plastic tape may be applied between layers. Such lapping shall
invariably be applied over the outermost layer.
9.2.3. The cable core stranded as described above shall be completely covered with two or more closed helical
lapping(s) of the plastic tape. Alternatively these tape(s) may be applied longitudinally with an overlap
and with a suitable tape or thread to be applied over the longitudinal wrapping.
9.3. Arrangements of Units
9.3.1. The arrangement of units for each size of cable is shown in Figure 2.
1
5
1
2
1
3
2
20 Pairs
4
2
30 Pairs
3
50 Pairs
9
20
10
4
3
11
19
10
5
8
4
1
1
18
12
9
6
3
2
2
6
17
8
5
6
13
7
100 Pairs
16
14
15
200 Pairs
Figure 2
Arrangement Of Units In Each Cable
When Viewed From The Clockwise Direction Of Rotation Cable End
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Pair Nos.
No. of
Units
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
1-10
11-20
21-30
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red
Violet
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
Blue
Yellow
Green
1-10
11-20
21-30
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Red
Violet
Blue-White
Yellow-White
Green-White
Red-White
Violet-White
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
7
-
-
-
3
4
5
67
8
Green
Red
Violet
Blue-White
Yellow-White
Green-White
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Red-White
Violet-White
Blue-Brown
Yellow-Brown
Green-Brown
Red-Brown
Violet-Brown
Blue-Black
Yellow-Black
Green-Black
Red-Black
Violet-Black
81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121-130
131-140
141-150
151-160
161-170
171-180
181-190
191-200
20
1
2
Blue
Yellow
30
1
2
3
Blue
Yellow
Green
50
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
100
1
2
Blue
Yellow
200
1-10
11-20
2
6
Binder Tape
Pair No.
No. Of
units
Unit No.
1-10
11-20
Binder
Tape
Unit No.
No. Of
Units
Binder Tape
Unit No.
No. Of
Pairs
Pair No.
Centre Layer
Total Nos.
Of Units
Arrangement Of Units And Colour Of Binder Tape
First Layer
Second Layer
-
10
12
20
Table 4
Binder Tape Colour Scheme And Unit Arrangement
10. IDENTIFICATION
10.1. An identification tape, durably marked with the manufacturer’s name and year of manufacture, type of cable
i.e. number of pairs, and gauge of conductor shall be placed longitudinally, straight or in a spiral, over the core
wrapping.
This information shall be repeated at intervals of maximum 150 mm.
10.2. Alternatively the above details may be printed on the outer wrapping tapes.
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11. MOISTURE BARRIER SHEATH
11.1. The moisture barrier screen shall consist of a longitudinally applied, laminate of polymer coated Aluminium
tape with a polymer coating on the outer surface.
11.2. The moisture barrier screen shall completely cover the cable core with an overlap of not less than 6 mm, or 20
% of the moisture barrier circumference, whichever is the smaller.
11.3. The nominal thickness of the aluminium tape shall be 0.2 mm, and the nominal thickness of the polymer film
shall be 40 µm.
11.4. The moisture barrier screen shall be covered with extruded polyethylene compound coloured black in
accordance with MOC Standards, Common Technical Requirements G 10:10:01.
11.5. The nominal sheath thickness including moisture barrier screen and overall cable diameter shall be in
accordance with Table 5. Overall cable diameters are maximums and may be reduced if all conditions for the
conductor, cable core, and moisture barrier sheath are met.
11.6. The minimum thickness of the moisture barrier sheath measured transversely at any point shall not be less than
85 % of the nominal thickness.
11.7. The average thickness of the cable sheath measured at four or more equidistant points (including the minimum
point) around the sheath circumference shall not be less than 95 % of the nominal value.
11.8. The sheath shall be free from pinholes, joints, mended places and other defects.
11.9. The moisture barrier sheath should meet the requirements of IEC Publications 708-1 and 708-3 except where
stated exceptions and/or additions exist in this specification.
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Conductor
Diameter
(mm)
Number of
Pairs
0.4
10
20
30
50
100
200
Nominal
Thickness of LAP
Sheath
(including)
Aluminium (mm)
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8
0.5
10
20
30
50
100
200
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8
12
14.5
16
19
24
32
0.65
10
20
30
50
100
200
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8
2.1
14
16
19
22
30
39
0.9
10
20
30
50
100
200
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8
2.0
2.3
16
21
24
29
37
52
Max. Overall
Diameter
Of Cable
11
13
14.5
17
21
27.5
Table 5
CCP-LAP Cable Nominal Dimensions
12. ARMOURING
12.1. When so ordered a single close layer of galvanised steel wire or two overlapping galvanised steel tapes applied
over the polyethylene outer sheath shall be provided and covered with an extruded outer protection sheath of
similar polyethylene material to the cable core sheath.
Tape and wire armouring are used for protection against mechanical stress but the former is preferred where
AC Induction problems are involved. The type of armouring will be specified.
12.2. The diameter of steel wires and thickness of steel tape for cable sizes and thickness of steel tape for cable sizes
up to 200 pair are given in Table 6. Steel tapes should have an overlap of 33 % minimum.
12.3. Steel tapes or wires shall have a minimum tensile strength of between 30 Kg/mm2 and 45 Kg/mm2.
12.4. Galvanising shall be in accordance with ISO Standard 1460 but the of zinc coating shall not be less than 200
g/m2.
12.5. Cable dimensions shall be as detailed in Table 6.
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Thickness Of Armouring
Conductor
Diameter
(mm)
No. Of
Pairs
(mm)
Un-armoured
Overall
Nominal Cable
Diameter
Steel Wire
Diameter
(mm)
0.4
10
20
30
50
100
200
11
13
14.5
17
21
27.5
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
2.0
10
20
30
50
100
200
12
14.5
16
19
24
32
1.25
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
10
20
30
50
100
200
14
16
19
22
30
39
1.25
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
10
20
30
50
100
200
16
21
24
29
37
52
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
0.5
0.65
0.9
Steel Tape
Thickness
(mm)
Steel Wire Only
0.6
0.6
Steel Wire Only
0.6
0.6
Steel Wire Only
0.6
0.8
Steel Wire Only
0.6
0.8
Thickness Of
Serving
Outer
Sheath
(mm)
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Maximum
Diameter
Overall
Armoured
Cable
19
21
22.5
26
30
37.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
20
22.5
25
28
33
42
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
21
25
28
31
40
49
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
25
30
33
39
47
62
Table 6
Armoured Cable Dimensions For 2.5 mm Thick Serving (Outer Sheath)
13. LENGTH MARKING
All markings should be in accordance with MOC Standards, Common Technical Requirements G 10:10:01. Both
length and identifications markings are required.
14. CABLE SIZES
The cable sizes shall be in accordance with Table 7.
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Number
Of
Pairs
10
20
30
50
100
200
Conductor Size (mm)
0.4
0.5
0.65
0.90
























Table 7
Range Of Cable Sizes By Conductor Diameter
15. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
15.1. In all cases tests performed shall be as specified in MOC Standards, Tests and Inspection Manufacture, G
30:10:01, which details the full range of tests required by the Ministry.
15.2. Conductor Resistance at 20 °C
For any factory length of cable the conductor resistance shall not exceed the values given in Table 8. IEC 7081 Clause 23 refers.
Conductor
Diameter
(mm)
0.4
0.5
0.65
0.9
Maximum Average Resistance Of
All Conductors
(Ω/Km)
144
92
54
28
Maximum Resistance
Of any one conductor
(Ω/Km)
150
96
57
30
Table 8
Note: Temperature correction to 20 °C must conform to IEC Publications 28 and 344
15.3. Resistance Unbalance at 20 °C
The resistance unbalance between the two conductors of a pair expressed as a percentage of the loop resistance
of the pair shall not exceed 2t. The term pair applies to the A and B, or C and D conductors of a quad. IEC
Publication 708-1, Clause 24 refers.
15.4. Mutual Capacitance
15.4.1. The mutual capacitance shall be measured with 1000 Hz. The maximum mean mutual capacitance of each
pair in a cable length shall be as follows:
IEC 708-1 Clause 27 refers.
10
to
50 Pair Cable
----55 nF/Km
100
to
200 Pair Cable ----50 nF/Km
15.4.2. The maximum individual mutual capacitance shall not exceed 64 nF/Km on any pair. IEC 708-1 Clause
27 refers.
15.4.3. Readings may be taken at room temperature but in case of dispute readings at 20 °C shall apply. IEC 7081 Clause 27 refers.
15.5. Capacitance Unbalance
15.5.1. The capacitance unbalance shall be measured with 1000 Hz and may be carried out at room temperature.
All conductors other than those under test and the screen shall be bonded together. In case of dispute
readings taken at 20 °C shall apply.
15.5.2. The maximum limits of capacitance unbalance between pairs in the same quads of a 500 m length of
cable are shown in Table 9 below:
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Measurement
Cable Size
Pairs
10 - 50
100 - 200
Individual values (pF)
Conductor Sizes (mm)
All conductor sizes
500
500
Maximum Average (pF)
Conductor Sizes (mm)
All Conductor sizes
150
Table 9
Maximum Capacitance Unbalance Values
Note:
The maximum average values shown in Table-9 are the maximum mean value of capacitance unbalance
measured on all pairs in the cable.
Length correction shall be carried out by dividing the measured values as follows:
1
 L 
 L 
2  
 

 500  
 500 
Where L is the length of the cable under test in meters. A length less than 100 meters shall be considered as
100 meters.
15.6. Insulation Resistance at 20 °C
15.6.1. Tests may be carried out at room temperature but may be corrected to 20 °C. in case of dispute.
15.6.2. The insulation resistance measurements shall be made with 500 VDC after steady electrification up to 1
minute at 20 °C.
15.6.3. A cable sample for the various conductor diameters and cable sizes in production shall have its jacket and
sheath removed and apart from end connection sections shall be completely immersed in water for a
period of 2 hours. The insulation resistance between individual conductors and the water should then have
an average of 10,000 MΩ.Km.
The average incidence of insulation defects in a cable shall not exceed one per 25,000 m conductor. A
cable will be rejected if this incidence is exceeded.
15.6.4. The insulation resistance between each conductor in the completed cable and all other conductors and the
screen connected together shall not be less than 20,000 MΩ.Km at 20 °C with a test voltage of 500 VDC
applied for up to 1 minute.
15.6.5. IEC publication 708-1 Clause 26 applies but requirements enhanced as defined in Para 15.6.4 of this
specification.
15.7. Dielectric Strength
The dielectric strength of the insulation shall be checked on the finished cable. The insulation shall withstand
the application of a DC test voltage. The voltages for alternative duration are given in Table 10 below. IEC
708-1 Clause 25 refers.
Type Of Conductor
Duration of Test (s)
Solid PE (KV)
Conductor to Conductor
3
60
2
1
Conductor to Screen
3
60
6
3
Table 10
15.8. Spark Test Of Sheath
Polyethylene sheaths with a radial thickness of up to and including 2 mm shall be spark tested with an AC
Voltage of 10 KV and above 2 mm with a voltage of 12 KV. IEC Publication 708-1 Sub-Clause 20.1.1 refers.
16. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
All tests shall be performed as specified in MOC Standards, Test Inspections Manufacture, G 30:10:01 which
details the full range of tests required by the Ministry.
16.1. Conductor
The tensile strength shall be minimum 20 Kg/mm2. The percentage elongation at break shall not be less than
shown in Table 11. IEC 708-1 Clause 17 refers.
Nominal Diameter
(mm)
Elongation At Break
(%)
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0.4
0.5
0.65
0.9
15
15
20
20
Table 11
16.2. Conductor Insulation
The tensile strength of solid polyethylene insulation shall be a minimum of 1 Kg/mm2 and the elongation at
break should be a minimum of 400 %. IEC 708-1 Clause 18 refers.
16.3. Polyethylene Sheath
16.3.1. The specific gravity of the polyethylene compound shall be 0.926- 0.940. IEC 708-1 Clause 13.1.1 refers.
16.3.2. The minimum tensile strength shall not be less than 1 Kg/mm2 nd the ultimate elongation at break not less
than 400 %. IEC 708-1 Clause 19.1 refers.
16.3.3. Resistance to environmental stress cracking shall not allow any failures from 10 tested specimens. IEC
708-1 Clause 22.3 refers. Testing to be carried out in accordance with IEC 538-A Clause 2.Procedure B.
16.3.4. The carbon content shall be 2.5 ± 0.5 % (weight). IEC 708-1 Clause 13.1.1 and 22.2 refers.
16.3.5. The force required to peel the aluminium tape from the polyethylene shall not be less than 0.8 N/mm
width. IEC 708-1, Clause 19.2 refers.
17. CABLE ENDS TREATMENT
17.1. After completion of inspection and acceptance tests the ends of the cable shall be adequately sealed to prevent
the ingress of moisture.
18. COMPLIANCE
The Tenderers shall state their compliance with this specification and associated MOC Standards i.e. Common
Technical Requirements G 10:10:01 and Tests and Inspection -Manufacture G 30:10:01.
Any deviations suggested by a manufacturer shall be fully documented and may be presented in the form of an
alternative offer.
19. DELIVERY LENGTHS
The cables shall be delivered on drums in standard lengths or as specified by order. See MOC Standards, Common
Technical Requirements G 10:10:01.
20. INSPECTION
Inspection shall be performed as described in MOC Standards, Test and Inspection Manufacture G
30:10:01.Manufacturers shall keep suitable summary records for a period of not less than five years of all electrical
and physical tests required by MOC Standards, Test and Inspection -Manufacture G 30:10:01 in such a form that
test data for a particular drum may be readily available to the Ministry upon request and presented in a suitable and
easily readable form.
21. DRUMMING AND MARKING
Drumming and marking shall be performed according to MOC Standards, Common Technical Requirements G
10:10:01.
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