Multicore Cables · Aluminium
APAR Alumshakti Flat Multicore
Economical aluminium-conductor 3-core flat cable — HR PVC.
ConductorStranded aluminium
InsulationHR PVC
Type3-core flat
Sizes2.5 – 16 sq mm
✓ ISI / BIS
✓ RoHS
✓ REACH
Description
OverviewAlumshakti Flat Multicore is the aluminium conductor version of the flat submersible cable, with HR PVC insulation and a flat HR PVC sheath. It is the economical choice for pump and distribution runs where the saving on conductor cost outweighs going up a size. Three core flat, 2.5 to 16 sq mm, on 500 m drums.
The trade-off is the same as with any aluminium cable: lower cost and less weight, in exchange for a larger cross section and terminations that have to be done properly. For a borewell that is pulled up regularly, the copper Shakti Flat or the XLPO Mahashakti Flat handle the mechanical side better. Size the cable from the current rating table on this page.
Why this wire
Key benefits Cost effective Aluminium at a lower price per metre.
Flat profile Sits flush against the riser pipe.
Heat resistant HR PVC insulation.
Lightweight Easier to handle on long drops.
Water resistant Sheathed for submersible duty.
ISI marked Made to IS 694:2010.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | Economical submersible pump and distribution connections with a flat profile. |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Stranded aluminium conductor with HR PVC insulation and flat HR PVC 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. |
| Type & colour | 3-core flat; black outer sheath. |
| Product range | 2.5 – 16 sq mm. |
| Packing | 500 m drums. |
Construction
Cutaway
- 1Stranded aluminium conductorLightweight, economical stranded aluminium
- 2HR PVC insulationHeat-resistant PVC insulation on each core
- 3HR PVC sheathFlat, heat-resistant PVC outer sheath
Dimensions & ratings
Technical dataConductor & current rating
| Size (3-core) | Insulation (mm) | Sheath (mm) | O.D. (mm) | Resistance (Ω/km) | Current (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C x 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 13.0 x 5.7 | 12.1 | 20 |
| 3C x 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 15.5 x 6.6 | 7.41 | 27 |
| 3C x 6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 18.8 x 7.8 | 4.61 | 31 |
| 3C x 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 23.3 x 9.7 | 3.08 | 39 |
| 3C x 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 27.0 x 11.0 | 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. The flat profile is intended for submersible pump-set installations, where the cable sits flush against the riser pipe.
IS 694:2010ISI / BISRoHSREACH
Printed on the cable
APAR ALUMSHAKTI FLAT MULTICORE · Aluminium · HR PVC
Applications
Where it's usedSubmersible pumpsPower distributionMotor connectionsAgricultural equipmentSub-mains wiringPanels
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Good to knowWhat is Alumshakti Flat Multicore used for?+
Its flat 3-core aluminium construction suits submersible pumps and economical flat-profile distribution.
What sizes are available?+
2.5 to 16 sq mm as a 3-core flat cable.
Why aluminium conductor?+
Aluminium is lighter and more economical than copper, reducing cost for distribution and pump feeders.
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