VCmt

VCmt is a TCVN type names (Vietnam) cable designation: VCmt = VCmt: Cadivi name of a round multi-core flexible cable, class 5 copper cores twisted together, PVC insulation and PVC sheath (60227 IEC 53); VCmt = VCmt: round multi-core flexible cable, class 5 copper cores twisted together, PVC insulation and PVC sheath. 300/500 V; 2 to 4 cores, 0.75 to 6 mm2 (Cadivi). TCVN 6610-5:2014 (IEC 60227-5:2011, 60227 IEC 53).

6 coding systems recognise this code

TCVN type names (Vietnam)

SymbolMeaning
VCmtVCmt: Cadivi name of a round multi-core flexible cable, class 5 copper cores twisted together, PVC insulation and PVC sheath (60227 IEC 53)
VCmtVCmt: round multi-core flexible cable, class 5 copper cores twisted together, PVC insulation and PVC sheath. 300/500 V; 2 to 4 cores, 0.75 to 6 mm2 (Cadivi). TCVN 6610-5:2014 (IEC 60227-5:2011, 60227 IEC 53)

UTE (France, NF C 30-202 traditional system)

SymbolMeaning
VPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
CVulcanised Rubber (Natural Or Equivalent)
MFlat Type
TTextile Braiding Over Twisted Cores

How to read a UTE (France, NF C 30-202 traditional system) cable code

China (GB / JB/T / MT cable model codes)

SymbolMeaning
VPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
CHeavy Duty (Characteristic Letter, As In YC)
MWatertight
TCopper Conductor

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Norwegian type designation (NEK 606 offshore and Norwegian land cables)

SymbolMeaning
VFibre, Slotted Core (Nexans Norway power-cable key: PVC + screen)
CPolychloroprene (Neoprene, PCP) or Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE)
MPolyester
TCross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

How to read a Norwegian type designation (NEK 606 offshore and Norwegian land cables) cable code

NBN (Belgian national cable names, ...B types)

SymbolMeaning
VPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
CConcentric Copper Conductor
mFlat Cord, Cores Side By Side (Méplate)
tTinned Copper

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NEN 3207 / KEMA (Netherlands)

SymbolMeaning
VPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
CChloroprene Rubber
MSolid Conductor (Massief, Class 1)
TFibrous (Textile) Covering

How to read a NEN 3207 / KEMA (Netherlands) cable code

Fire behaviour (EU CPR)

A CPR class is declared by the maker in its Declaration of Performance and printed on the sheath (EN 50575 cl 7). This decoder does not assign one. What the CPR classes mean →

Sources: EN 13501-6 draft and FprEN 50575:2014 final draft (drafts, not the published texts); IEC 60332-3-24:2000+A1:2008; EN 13501-3 draft A2.

VCmt as the cable designer builds it, 3x1.5 300/500 V

Overall diameter 8.1 mm, about 110 kg/km. Nominal values from the standard's tables for this size, computed, not a maker's data.

LayerMaterialThickness, mmOver the layer, mm
InsulationPVC0.702.9
FillerPVC6.3
SheathPVC0.908.1

VCmt on a drum

The smallest drum that passes every check, for 8.1 mm and about 110 kg/km as the cable designer builds it. Drums as their makers print them; lengths are estimates within a few per cent of the cable makers' own tables: whole layers, wound diameter 1.05 × OD, 50 mm freeboard under the flange rim.

LengthDrum size (its makers)LayersGross weight
500 mKTG 5 (500 mm flange), plastic KTG drums (Europe), Bayka, KTG13 of 1458–59 kg
1,000 mKTG 8 (800 mm flange), wood KTG drums (Europe), Bayka, KTG14 of 17141–145 kg

Barrel at least 12 × OD = 98 mm for a cable of this kind (Flexible cable (class 5 or 6 conductor)): KTG table, the cable's datasheet wins. A load rating is the drum maker's own.

Other lengths, drums and weights: the cable drum calculator

Load it on a truck: 1000 m on its drum in the loading planner

Laying, sizes and datasheet: VCmt

VCmt belongs to the family Flexible cords: the lowest laying temperature, bending radius, pulling, depth, drum handling and the test after laying, every rule with its sources. Laying and handling guide: Flexible cords

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