AS/NZS 3191:2008

Electric flexible cords

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<text>AS/NZS 3191:2008 ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE CORDS</text>
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<text>PREFACE</text>
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<text>CONTENTS</text>
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<text>SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION</text>
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<text>1.1 SCOPE</text>
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<text>1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS</text>
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<text>1.3 DEFINITIONS</text>
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<text>1.3.1 Approximate value</text>
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<text>1.3.2 Core</text>
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<text>1.3.3 Direction of lay</text>
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<text>1.3.4 Flexible cord</text>
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<text>1.3.5 Multicore cord</text>
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<text>1.3.6 Pitch circle diameter</text>
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<text>1.3.7 Routine tests</text>
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<text>1.3.8 Sample tests</text>
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<text>1.3.9 Type tests</text>
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<text>1.3.10 Voltage designation</text>
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<text>1.4 VOLTAGE DESIGNATION AND DUTY RATING</text>
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<text>SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION</text>
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<text>2.1 CONDUCTORS</text>
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<text>2.2 INSULATION</text>
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<text>2.2.1 Material</text>
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<text>2.2.2 Application</text>
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<text>2.2.3 Thickness</text>
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<text>2.2.4 Core identification</text>
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<text>2.3 LAY-UP OF CORES</text>
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<text>2.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS</text>
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<text>2.5 SCREENS</text>
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<text>2.6 SHEATH</text>
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<text>2.6.1 Material</text>
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<text>2.6.2 Application</text>
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<text>2.6.3 Thickness</text>
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<text>2.6.4 Colour</text>
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<text>2.7 NON-METALLIC BRAID</text>
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<text>2.8 MARKING</text>
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<text>2.8.1 Information to be marked</text>
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<text>2.8.2 Means of marking</text>
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<text>2.8.3 Marking of packaging</text>
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<text>2.9 TESTS</text>
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<text>2.10 CONSTRUCTION</text>
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<text>2.10.1 General</text>
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<text>2.10.2 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords</text>
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<text>2.10.3 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed, parallel-webbed 2-core flat...</text>
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<text>2.10.4 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked or thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat, and...</text>
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<text>2.10.5 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer or cross-linked PVC insulated, textile braided 2...</text>
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<text>2.10.6 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, R-S-150 cross-linked elastomer insulated, glass fibre braided, single-, 2...</text>
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<text>2.10.7 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords</text>
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<text>2.10.8 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat...</text>
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<text>2.10.9 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC and cross-linked elastomer insulated...</text>
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<text>2.10.10 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, R°S°150 cross°linked elastomer insulated and GP°150°S sheathed 2- and 3...</text>
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<text>2.10.11 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC or cross-linked elastomer insulated...</text>
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<text>2.10.12 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords</text>
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<text>2.10.13 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC, cross-linked polyolefin or cross-linked elastomer...</text>
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<text>APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES</text>
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<text>APPENDIX B - AS/NZS 3191 REPLACEMENT CORDS FOR IEC CORDS</text>
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<text>APPENDIX C - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO HEAT OF TEXTILE BRAIDS</text>
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<text>C1 GENERAL</text>
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<text>C2 APPARATUS</text>
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<text>C3 SAMPLE</text>
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<text>C4 PREPARATION</text>
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<text>C5 TEST PROCEDURE</text>
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<text>C6 CRITERIA</text>
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Abstract

Specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC, cross-linked elastomers, or cross-linked polyolefin which, dependent on cord type, are designed for working voltages up to and including 250/250 V, 250/440 V or 0.6/1 kV.

Scope

This Standard specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC, cross-linked elastomers, or cross-linked polyolefin which, dependent on cord type, are designed for working voltages up to and including 250/250 V, 250/440 V or 0.6/1 kV. Compliance with this Standard does not necessarily imply suitability for end use. End applications need to be considered to ensure appropriate cord selection.
NOTES:
1 This Standard is intended to apply only to flexible cords of the types and sizes which are included. It is not intended, however, that other types or sizes of flexible cord should be precluded from use, and regulatory authorities will consider the issue of a Certificate of Suitability for connection to the supply mains under the non-declared scheme for other types and sizes as they are developed. Any application for such certification should be accompanied by a description of the flexible cord.
2 Purchasing guidelines are contained in Appendix A.
3 The AS/NZS 3350 and AS/NZS 60335 series of appliance Standards, nominate flexible cords to IEC 60227 and IEC 60245. Appendix B will facilitate the selection of cords to this Standard, which should replace the designated IEC cords.
4 AS/NZS 3008.1 should be referenced to ensure correct flexible cord selection for the intended application in respect of current ratings.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-003
Supersedes	AS/NZS 3191:2003 DR 06445