
APAR Shakti Flat Multicore
Description
OverviewShakti Flat Multicore uses stranded bare annealed copper conductors with flame-retardant PVC insulation and sheath in a flat 3-core profile. With a temperature index ≥250°C, oxygen index ≥31% and low smoke density, it delivers strong fire performance for submersible pump and industrial installations from 1.5 to 50 sq mm.
APAR Shakti Flat Multicore is a 3-core flat, PVC-insulated and sheathed cable designed for submersible pumps and flat-profile installations. It combines flexible copper conductors with fire-safe insulation offering a high oxygen index and low smoke density.
Construction
Cutaway
- 1Stranded copper conductorBare annealed electrolytic-grade copper
- 2FR PVC insulationFlame-retardant PVC, high oxygen index, low smoke
- 3PVC sheathFlat, durable PVC outer sheath
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | Submersible pumps, borewell pump sets and industrial motor connections needing a flat profile. |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | FR PVC-insulated and sheathed flat 3-core cable; flame-retardant with high oxygen index and low smoke. |
| Type & colour | 3-core flat. |
| Product range | 1.5 – 50 sq mm. |
| Packing | 500 m and 1000 m drums. |
Dimensions & ratings
Technical data| Size (sq mm) | Construction (No./mm) | Insulation (mm) | Sheath (mm) | O.D. (mm) | Resistance (Ω/km) | Current (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 30/0.25 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 10.3 x 4.7 | 13.3 | 14 |
| 2.5 | 50/0.25 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 12.4 x 5.5 | 7.98 | 15 |
| 4 | 56/0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 14.5 x 6.3 | 4.95 | 26 |
| 6 | 84/0.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 16.4 x 7.0 | 3.30 | 31 |
| 10 | 140/0.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 21.3 x 9.0 | 1.91 | 42 |
| 16 | 226/0.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 24.9 x 10.3 | 1.21 | 57 |
| 25 | 354/0.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 31.3 x 13.2 | 0.780 | 72 |
| 35 | 495/0.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 34.9 x 14.4 | 0.554 | 90 |
| 50 | 703/0.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 41.8 x 16.9 | 0.386 | 115 |
| Temperature index | Oxygen index | Smoke density | Acid gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥ 250°C | ≥ 31% | ≤ 10% | ≤ 0.5% |
Standards & approvals
ComplianceManufactured and tested to IS 694:2010, ISI-marked and BIS-certified. The BIS licence number is printed along the wire as proof of a genuine product.
Applications
Where it's usedUse the APAR Wire-Size Calculator to size a circuit in seconds.
Documents
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Good to knowWhat is Shakti Flat Multicore used for?+
Its flat 3-core profile suits submersible pumps, borewell pump sets and industrial motors.
What are its fire-safety properties?+
It offers a temperature index ≥250°C, oxygen index ≥31%, smoke density ≤10% and very low acid-gas generation.
What sizes are available?+
1.5 to 50 sq mm as a 3-core flat cable.
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