AS/NZS 3191:2008
Electric flexible cords
Specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC, thermoplastic or 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.
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AS/NZS 3191:2008 ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE CORDS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Approximate value
1.3.2 Core
1.3.3 Direction of lay
1.3.4 Flexible cord
1.3.5 Multicore cord
1.3.6 Pitch circle diameter
1.3.7 Routine tests
1.3.8 Sample tests
1.3.9 Type tests
1.3.10 Voltage designation
1.4 VOLTAGE DESIGNATION AND DUTY RATING
SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION
2.1 CONDUCTORS
2.2 INSULATION
2.2.1 Material
2.2.2 Application
2.2.3 Thickness
2.2.4 Core identification
2.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
2.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS
2.5 SCREENS
2.6 SHEATH
2.6.1 Material
2.6.2 Application
2.6.3 Thickness
2.6.4 Colour
2.7 NON-METALLIC BRAID
2.8 MARKING
2.8.1 Information to be marked
2.8.2 Means of marking
2.8.3 Marking of packaging
2.9 TESTS
2.10 CONSTRUCTION
2.10.1 General
2.10.2 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.3 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed, parallel-webbed 2-core flat...
2.10.4 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked or thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat, and...
2.10.5 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer or cross-linked PVC insulated, textile braided 2...
2.10.6 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, R-S-150 cross-linked elastomer insulated, glass fibre braided, single-, 2...
2.10.7 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.8 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat...
2.10.9 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC and cross-linked elastomer insulated...
2.10.10 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, RS150 crosslinked elastomer insulated and GP150S sheathed 2- and 3...
2.10.11 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC or cross-linked elastomer insulated...
2.10.12 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.13 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC, cross-linked polyolefin or cross-linked elastomer...
APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
APPENDIX B - AS/NZS 3191 REPLACEMENT CORDS FOR IEC CORDS
APPENDIX C - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO HEAT OF TEXTILE BRAIDS
C1 GENERAL
C2 APPARATUS
C3 SAMPLE
C4 PREPARATION
C5 TEST PROCEDURE
C6 CRITERIA
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References
Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors - Complete cable and flexible cord
Related Information
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand: Energy Safety
Section: Schedule 4, Clause 4
Citation context:Listed as a Standard applicable to electric flexible cords
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AS/NZS 3191:2008 ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE CORDS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Approximate value
1.3.2 Core
1.3.3 Direction of lay
1.3.4 Flexible cord
1.3.5 Multicore cord
1.3.6 Pitch circle diameter
1.3.7 Routine tests
1.3.8 Sample tests
1.3.9 Type tests
1.3.10 Voltage designation
1.4 VOLTAGE DESIGNATION AND DUTY RATING
SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION
2.1 CONDUCTORS
2.2 INSULATION
2.2.1 Material
2.2.2 Application
2.2.3 Thickness
2.2.4 Core identification
2.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
2.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS
2.5 SCREENS
2.6 SHEATH
2.6.1 Material
2.6.2 Application
2.6.3 Thickness
2.6.4 Colour
2.7 NON-METALLIC BRAID
2.8 MARKING
2.8.1 Information to be marked
2.8.2 Means of marking
2.8.3 Marking of packaging
2.9 TESTS
2.10 CONSTRUCTION
2.10.1 General
2.10.2 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.3 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed, parallel-webbed 2-core flat...
2.10.4 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked or thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat, and...
2.10.5 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer or cross-linked PVC insulated, textile braided 2...
2.10.6 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, R-S-150 cross-linked elastomer insulated, glass fibre braided, single-, 2...
2.10.7 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.8 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat...
2.10.9 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC and cross-linked elastomer insulated...
2.10.10 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, RS150 crosslinked elastomer insulated and GP150S sheathed 2- and 3...
2.10.11 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC or cross-linked elastomer insulated...
2.10.12 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
2.10.13 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC, cross-linked polyolefin or cross-linked elastomer...
APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
APPENDIX B - AS/NZS 3191 REPLACEMENT CORDS FOR IEC CORDS
APPENDIX C - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO HEAT OF TEXTILE BRAIDS
C1 GENERAL
C2 APPARATUS
C3 SAMPLE
C4 PREPARATION
C5 TEST PROCEDURE
C6 CRITERIA
Previous versions
AS/NZS 3191:2008
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