Multicore Cables · Aluminium
APAR Alumshakti Round Multicore
Economical aluminium-conductor round multicore — HR PVC insulated.
ConductorStranded aluminium
InsulationHR PVC
Cores2 / 3 / 4 core
Sizes1.5 – 16 sq mm
✓ ISI / BIS
✓ RoHS
✓ REACH
Description
OverviewAlumshakti Round Multicore uses a stranded aluminium conductor in place of copper, with HR PVC insulation and sheath. Aluminium is lighter and costs less per metre, which is why it earns its place on longer distribution and sub-main runs where the larger conductor still works out cheaper than the copper it replaces. Two, three and four core, 1.5 to 16 sq mm.
Aluminium needs a larger cross section than copper for the same current, so size it from the current rating table on this page rather than by habit. Terminations matter more than they do with copper: use the right lug, clean the conductor, and re-check the torque after the first few weeks. Where the run is short and the terminations are many, copper is usually still the better answer, and the Shakti multicore range covers it.
Why this wire
Key benefits Cost effective Aluminium at a lower price per metre.
Round profile Easy pulling through conduit.
Heat resistant HR PVC insulation.
Lightweight Easier to handle on site.
Sheathed Extra mechanical protection.
ISI marked Made to IS 694:2010.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | Economical power distribution, motor connections, pumps and sub-mains wiring. |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Stranded aluminium conductor with HR PVC insulation and sheath; lightweight and cost-effective. |
| Maximum operating temperature | 85 °C conductor temperature (HR PVC insulation), against 70 °C for the FR-PVC copper range. Confirmed by the APAR technical team, 21 August 2026; factory ampacity table requested. |
| Cores & colour | 2, 3 and 4 core; black outer sheath (table shows 3-core; 2 and 4 core also available). |
| Product range | 1.5 – 16 sq mm. |
| Packing | 100 m coil, 500 m and 1000 m drums. |
Construction
Cutaway
- 1Stranded aluminium conductorLightweight, economical stranded aluminium
- 2HR PVC insulationHeat-resistant PVC insulation on each core
- 3HR PVC sheathHeat-resistant PVC outer sheath
Dimensions & ratings
Technical dataConductor & current rating (3-core)
| Cores × Size | Insulation (mm) | Sheath (mm) | O.D. (mm) | Resistance (Ω/km) | Current (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 8.3 | 18.1 | 15 |
| 3 x 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 9.9 | 12.1 | 20 |
| 3 x 4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 11.7 | 7.41 | 27 |
| 3 x 6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 13.4 | 4.61 | 31 |
| 3 x 10 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 16.5 | 3.08 | 39 |
| 3 x 16 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 20.0 | 1.91 | 53 |
Standards & approvals
ComplianceManufactured and tested to IS 694:2010, the Indian Standard for PVC-insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1100 V — which covers multicore cables with both copper and aluminium conductors. Every drum is ISI-marked and BIS-certified.
Aluminium conductors with heat-resistant PVC insulation and sheath.
IS 694:2010ISI / BISRoHSREACH
Printed on the cable
APAR ALUMSHAKTI ROUND MULTICORE · Aluminium · HR PVC
Applications
Where it's usedPower distributionMotor connectionsPumpsAgricultural equipmentSub-mains wiringPanels
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Good to knowWhy choose an aluminium-conductor cable?+
Aluminium conductors are lighter and more economical than copper for the same current, making Alumshakti a cost-effective choice for distribution and sub-mains.
Which cores and sizes are available?+
2, 3 and 4 core from 1.5 to 16 sq mm; the table shows the 3-core range.
What insulation is used?+
Heat-resistant (HR) PVC insulation on each core with an HR PVC outer sheath.
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